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You’re Racing Toward a Wall. Should You Brake Hard – or Swerve?
Is it better to brake or swerve?
Should you brake while turning racing?
What is the best braking technique?
At what speeds is it more effective to swerve rather than brake to avoid an object in the roadway?
Is it safer to hit a deer or swerve?
Why do people swerve when braking?
How do you brake in racing?
- Brake in a straight line at maximum force.
- Slightly before the turn in point begin to ease off the brakes.
- Begin to turn into the corner.
- As you increase steering angle, reduce braking pressure.
- Use appropriate amount of braking to keep a well-balanced car through the corner entry phase.
When should you start to brake?
When approaching a red light or stopped vehicle start braking at about 200 feet back (about the length of long turn lane on a major highway), a little more than that at speeds 40 MPH or more. That far back you can be using less pressure on the brake and still stop with plenty of space in front of you.
Do I break before turning?
How do you break without jerking?
What are the 3 levels of braking?
What is progressive braking?
How do you stop swerving?
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- Keep your eyes on the road ahead. …
- Minimize distractions. …
- Keep your hands relaxed. …
- Mind the lane lines. …
- Don’t follow the car ahead. …
- Check your tires.
What does the E brake do?
What should you do if a collision is about to occur?
- Assist the Injured. …
- Control the Scene. …
- Notify the Police and Submit a Report. …
- Document the Scene and Exchange Information. …
- Notify Your Insurance Carrier. …
- Get Your Vehicle Repaired. …
- Unattended Vehicle or Property.
Should you slam on brakes to avoid a deer?
What is the best way to avoid hitting a deer?
Should you speed up when hitting a deer?
While this might work on some cars, it is generally not a good idea. Reducing your speed will decrease the amount of damage that is done to your car and the chance of injury. Additionally, if you are able to slow down you may be able to avoid hitting the deer entirely.
How do you swerve a car?
Should you swerve to avoid an animal?
Can swerving damage your car?
Is left foot braking better?
Do you trail brake in karting?
How do you brake and accelerate smoothly?
- Scan the stopping or slowing area. …
- Squeeze the brake pedal until there is pressure or resistance. …
- Brake smoothly and early. …
- Position your right foot in the correct position. …
- Position your left foot on the firewall for balance and support.
Do you keep your foot on the gas while turning?
How fast should you take turns?
Can you steer while braking?
How do you break at high speed?
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Where are sentences and syntax so pretty and fresh that they match natural pearls to be found? Why, in the pages of the Economist.
Its sub-editors are craftsmen not unlike those of the Renaissance, who wrought the spectacular works of Cellini and his ilk and made them come alive so that mere mortals could gaze upon these masterpieces of creation.
The back bench folk in St James’s not only understand the effects of a misplaced comma, but can discourse, at length if required, upon modal verbs, relative clauses and determiners.
And so they should; after all, they are at the peak of their linguistic powers and that is why they work where they do. What these people do is to make it nigh on impossible to misunderstand the Economist’s content, or doubt its accuracy.
We know that machines cannot create content. We now also know that they cannot curate or edit it correctly either.
Irrefutable evidence of this truth is the indefensible shambles that ensued at Facebook following wholesale dismissal of many of its curating staff.
Gone was the sensible human touch; instead the trending service chose to highlight, as suitable newsfeeds, articles including a gentlemen pleasuring himself courtesy of a McDonald’s chicken sandwich and a fake story about a US news anchor.
Facebook’s sacked editors have been replaced by an algorithm.
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For immediate release
Canadian Red Cross Grant Affords Community Organization Temporary Working Space and Healthy Food Supply
(Toronto, ON) – On Wednesday, December 23, St. James Town Community Co-op and their OASIS Food Hub will collaborate to provide healthy cooked meals and food boxes to those who need it most. St. James Town is among one of the GTA’s neighbourhoods hardest hit by Covid-19. Pre-existing conditions exacerbated by the pandemic have resulted in an increase in food insecurity due to sudden job/income loss, mandated isolation, and other factors including a rising mental health crisis, among one of the city’s most diverse and marginalized communities.
After years of lobbying for resources including financial and location support, the Canadian Red Cross recently awarded the St. James Town Community Co-op a project grant to help address the growing gaps in access to safe and healthy food. Their OASIS Food Hub is based on an extensive “full cycle food hub” research model, that will be run by community members, and is environmentally friendly and sustainable. For a total of 12 weeks totalling six bi-weekly programs – from December 16, 2020 to February 19, 2021 – St. James Town Community Co-op’s OASIS Food Hub will operate from a temporary location at the local Wellesley Community Centre. After February 19, 2021, they will need to find for a permanent location to run these critical community operations.
“We’re extremely grateful to the Canadian Red Cross for their generous grant that will allow us to provide nutritious cooked and packaged food boxes to approximately 1000 members of the St. James Town community over the initial winter months,” said Larry Wong, St. James Town Community Co-op Executive Director/Chair. He added, “While we focus on the immediate needs at hand, we are also looking to the near future as the urgency to find a permanent location is imminent.”
Off-site cooks will prepare fresh nutrient-rich meals for delivery to community members who cannot leave their homes, while volunteers will package food boxes including fresh, organic fruits, vegetables and dried goods.
Date: Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Times (suggested for strong visuals, while less intrusive to Community Members prior to lines forming):
Packing and meal preparation: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Community member line-ups and deliveries to follow: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Wellesley Community Centre, 495 Sherbourne Street, Toronto, ON M4X 1K7 (distribution takes place at the East side of the building, see map attached)
Local partners working closely with St. James Town Community Co-op and OASIS. Food Hub includes Aunty Amal’s Community Centre and OASIS trustee, Neighbourhood Group. St. James Town Community Co-op allies also include FoodShare, and African Food Basket, who collaborate and provide support with healthy food supply, and Green Thumbs Growing Kids and Toronto Neighbourhood Group, providing education and development support.
To volunteer, donate or learn more information, please visit the following links:
St. James Town Community Co-op
OASIS Food Hub
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What is the meaning of lettuce leaves? : any of various cultivated lettuces that constitute a distinct variety (Lactuca sativa crispa) and are distinguished by leaves having curled, crisped, or incised margins and forming a
What is the meaning of lettuce leaves?
: any of various cultivated lettuces that constitute a distinct variety (Lactuca sativa crispa) and are distinguished by leaves having curled, crisped, or incised margins and forming a loose rosette which does not develop into a compact head — compare head lettuce.
What is lettuce slang for?
“Lettuce” is hair. So is “salad.” And “chop.”
What is the importance of lettuce for human beings?
Lettuce is a source of vitamin K, which helps strengthen bones. Consuming adequate amounts of vitamin K can also reduce your risk of bone fracture. Water makes up over 95% of raw lettuce. As a result, eating lettuce hydrates the body.
What is the description of lettuce?
Lettuce, Lactuca sativa, is a leafy herbaceous annual or biennial plant in the family Asteraceae grown for its leaves which are used as a salad green. The lettuce plant can vary greatly in size, shape and leaf type but generally, the leaves of the plant form a dense head or loose rosette.
What does it mean when someone sends you a lettuce Emoji?
Besides representing actual salads and eating, the green salad emoji is used to describe healthy lifestyles, including nutrition, dieting, and exercise. It can also be used for the sexual slang “tossing a salad,” or anilingus. Related words: 💪 flexed biceps emoji.
What does it mean if someone calls you cabbage?
If someone refers to a very sick person or someone with a disability as a cabbage, they are saying in an offensive way that the sick person is so badly brain-damaged or ill that they cannot do anything. …
What are the side effects of lettuce?
Applying wild lettuce directly to the skin can cause irritation. Large amounts can cause sweating, fast heartbeat, pupil dilation, dizziness, ringing in the ears, vision changes, sedation, breathing difficulty, and death.
What disease can you get from lettuce?
Leafy greens and other vegetable row crops are a major source of E. coli O157 infections. Other harmful germs found on leafy greens include norovirus, Salmonella, Listeria, and Cyclospora.
What are the objectives of lettuce?
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Separating from your spouse or partner when you own a business together is challenging. It can also be heartbreaking. It could be the main source of income for both of you. Both of you might want to retain the business so you have a job, an income and a purpose. So how does divorce and owning a business together work?
Who gets to keep the business?
There are no hard and fast rules about who gets to retain the business. If it can’t be agreed it will be up to a judge or arbitrator to decide. But in the meantime, the business is likely to suffer because the two of you aren’t working as a team and you are distracted by the cost, time and stress involved in litigation against each other.
If there were difficulties working together in the business before the litigation started it is bound to be a lot worse by the time you get to court. So by that time, there might not be much of a business left. A business the two of you probably worked very hard to build.
Owning a business together when you don’t want to be together.
The first step, before or after you separate, is to try to decide if the two of you can keep working in the business together and for how long.
For many couples, it is just impossible and so one of them has to leave immediately. But where do you go if that is your source of income? And why should one person have to leave while the other gets to stay? Most of the time it will sort itself out because the business can’t function if one person isn’t there (such as a tradesperson). But other times again a judge or arbitrator might have to decide based upon the unique circumstances of the case what arrangement will best preserve the value of the business and incomes of the parties.
But there will usually be one person who desperately wants or needs to stay in the business. Perhaps they can’t get a job somewhere else. Perhaps the business utilises their unique skills which won’t work somewhere else.
So often businesses succeed because of the skills and talents of both parties. Whilst the relationship was happy at home it was also happy at work and the blend worked well. But take one person out of the business and it doesn’t work nearly as well (or as profitably) or at all.
There are some circumstances where the best outcome for the business is for it to be sold or wound up. It is just not financially viable for the business to continue. Fortunately, this doesn’t happen often.
What is your business worth?
In the majority of cases, the parties will agree for one of them to retain the business provided the value of the business is determined and included in the pool of matrimonial property available for distribution. Then it’s a case of trying to agree on a value or having the business valued. After that, there will usually be negotiations which will lead to an agreement about how the property is to be split.
But for the party who has had to exit the business, it will be difficult. They may have lost their income and find it hard to obtain another good income. That might mean the person who has retained the business and has a good income has to financially support the other until such time as they do.
Sometimes there are other people in the business and that’s where it gets even more difficult. Not only does the couple have to try to negotiate an arrangement, they also have to try to negotiate an arrangement with others. Again if those negotiations are unsuccessful it will end up in court with a judge making the decision.
If you own a business together with your spouse and are considering a divorce then book in a time to discuss your situation. In most cases, it is far better to get professional advice early. Start the negotiations and try to get the property divided quickly. That way there is a much better chance of the business escaping without too much harm and both parties being able to move on with their lives. | <urn:uuid:fc7dfde0-b788-411d-9870-8769b542a878> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.smallbusinessfamilylawyer.com.au/resources/how-does-a-divorce-work-when-you-own-a-business-together/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573876.92/warc/CC-MAIN-20220820012448-20220820042448-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.977656 | 830 | 1.703125 | 2 |
In order to prevent slowdowns due to active insurance coverage, Avast includes a feature called Passive Method. If you want to use another ant-virus application, turn off Passive Mode in Avast. This allows the security instrument to discover viruses and scan your system for them while not hindering it is performance. However , the manufacturer suggests that you not really enable Unaggressive Mode in Avast. By simply disabling this feature, you’ll have to personally scan your laptop or computer to see many people protected.
In Passive Mode, Avast Antivirus will eradicate actively deciphering your PC, making sure you’re secure. You can scan your PC manually and let Avast the actual rest. You have to note that it may detect and remove probably dangerous documents. However , for anyone who is running a lots of applications, it has the better to let down Avast’s safety. It can also create a slowdown if you utilize too many features at once.
Once you have disabled Passive Mode, you should reinstall Avast. The arrears setting is to ‘Activate Protection’. If you want to disable that, navigate to ‘Settings’ and click on the General tab. There, you will discover the checkbox https://cybersdigits.net branded “Enable Avast Signature in Email Messages mail”. This checkbox allows Avast to scan electronic mails without your intervention. | <urn:uuid:2d4fe5cb-8ac1-4ed0-8859-4fd967ddbf38> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.tienvietexpress.com/how-you-can-disable-passive-mode-in-avast.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570871.10/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808183040-20220808213040-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.906312 | 295 | 2.140625 | 2 |
Handloom and weavers are the primary artisanal craftsmen in India, contributing to the
country's economy and culture. Handloom is an investment for the future – it preserves and
promotes India's rich heritage by way of thousands of tiny villages across rural India.
Using handlooms is a much more sustainable process than using power looms and therefore
handloom weavers are essential to preserving our environment.
And yet, with a dynamic economy weavers, especially women weavers are left on the
sidelines and have been having to deal with difficult circumstances for the last two years.
In Maheswar, an extremely talented weaving cluster in Madhya Pradesh, most weavers have
been struck by the pandemic severely and the recovery is still far from reach. Basic needs
and security have been at stake.
Through your support and donations, we want to enable the following for our community of
1. Create opportunities for single women weavers, older and widowed women weavers
to be able to participate in the workforce again so they are able to support
themselves. We need to support buying more looms for them to be able to do this.
2. The raw material that is needed to weave fabric is more expensive due to inflation
and that has resulted in our income taking a hit. Therefore, investing in looms has
become all the more difficult. More looms mean more people are able to be
independent. Therefore, to enable more weavers (who don't currently own their own
looms and spaces) to have a source of income, we need more looms.
3. There has been a surge of weavers who have moved back to Maheswar during
Covid as they were laid off. During the pandemic, they lost their income and are
struggling to set up a new income source for themselves and their families. We are
currently able to support 7 such women weavers and 6 such male weavers. With
your donation, we want to extend this support to more such weavers.
We love our craft and we consider it our tradition and legacy. We want to preserve it and
support everyone else who has the same dream! We need your support to keep these
dreams alive. We need your support to preserve this precious and rare talent that the young
and old weavers in Maheswar have.
Do your bit in supporting us to do the work we love while being able to support our families.
We have been weaving sarees to make each occasion in your life special, come share your
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Trump Pulling Out of the Iran Deal Is a ‘Huge Freaking Deal’
President Trump just pulled out of the Iran nuclear agreement, which is a major decision for national and international security.
The deal was a signature foreign policy achievement of the Obama Administration. Its official name is the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, though it’s know more widely as the Iran nuclear agreement. It was signed in 2015 by Iran, the United States, Britain, China, France, Germany, Russia and the European Union.
It took years of negotiation to make the agreement happen in the first place, which limits Iran’s nuclear production. And, every current party, including allies of the United States wanted to help it up. Trump pulling out of the deal entails that he would like to act unilaterally and not take into account what other countries want.
Iran’s current economy is also in crisis and this move by Trump only adds to the instability and feelings of uncertainty for the Iranian people. Iranian President Rouhani also announced prior to Trump’s back-out that they would honor the agreement with the other five countries involved. But he also warned that Iran would be ready to start nuclear enrichment again if the deal falls through.
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1 By the rivers of Babylon we sat and wept
when we remembered Zion.
2 There on the poplars
we hung our harps,
3 for there our captors asked us for songs,
our tormentors demanded songs of joy;
they said, “Sing us one of the songs of Zion!”
4 How can we sing the songs of the Lord
while in a foreign land?
5 If I forget you, Jerusalem,
may my right hand forget its skill.
6 May my tongue cling to the roof of my mouth
if I do not remember you,
if I do not consider Jerusalem
my highest joy.
7 Remember, Lord, what the Edomites did
on the day Jerusalem fell.
“Tear it down,” they cried,
“tear it down to its foundations!”
8 Daughter Babylon, doomed to destruction,
happy is the one who repays you
according to what you have done to us.
9 Happy is the one who seizes your infants
and dashes them against the rocks.
I started drafting this post for Thanksgiving last year, and I don’t remember what got in the way of my posting it. But tomorrow is Columbus Day and Indigenous People’s Day – yes, both are listed on my Apple Calendar. It is the official kick-off of the country suddenly remembering its First Peoples for a few weeks, so some words seem in order.
It’s a bleak passage to chose, as I originally did, for a holiday where we are supposed to focus on the good things in our life. But Thanksgiving, and indeed this time of year in general, is a complicated time in our house. We all love eating, and being with family, and sometimes even getting a day off of farm work. But Chris (and my girls) are Native American. Chris is a registered member of the Piscataway tribe of Maryland. Thanksgiving is one of the best examples of white-washed cultural appropriation and re-writing history. The story I learned as a young child was: the Pilgrims came to America, were hungry and didn’t know how to farm this strange new land, so the Indians came and taught them how to plant corn and then at the end of the season they all sat down and had a big feast together and everyone lived happily ever after.
So. Not. True. Just as their tormentors demanded songs of joy from the Israelites, America at large demands a minstrel-like performance from Native culture while ignoring its pain. Sports teams like the Cleveland Indians or the Washington Redskins – not to mention the thousands of colleges and highschools – used or continue to use racist and reductive imagery and terms as mascots, flattening and cheapening Native culture. We’ve turned culturally significant regalia into cheap Halloween costumes. A quick search on Amazon for “Indian Costume for Women” comes back with pages of options, almost all of them over-sexualized Pocahontas references that have nothing to do with the varied dress worn by native women through the centuries. We enjoy the fruits of this land – turkey and corn, for sure but also tomatoes, sugar cane, and so much else – while minimalizing it’s first stewards.
And the true history of America’s relationship with its original inhabitants just gets worse from there. My own father-in-law went to an Indian Boarding School. Indian Boarding Schools were created to forcibly assimilate Native youth into White culture. These children were taken from their families against their (and their families’) will, forced to convert to Christianity, and suffered malnourishment and abuse so bad that these schools had graveyards on-site to receive the number of dead children they generated. As a reminder, this isn’t stale history hundreds of years old, people who are still living suffered through this!
These are just some of the reasons why, when my youngest came home from pre-school last year singing “Ten Little Indians,” we got upset. Some people may roll their eyes and think we’re being overly sensitive, that it’s “just a song.” But that song reduces my daughters and indeed, all Native peoples, into a nursery rhyme character no more real than Bo Peep or Mother Goose. Not to mention that this “harmless nursery rhyme” has racist ties to minstrel shows where the actors played at massacring Indians, or where the words were changed to “One little, two little, three little n***er babies…). So yes, I do find it as overtly racist as the Washington Football Team’s recently retired name (and the handful of high school and college teams still using names like Redmen and Orangemen), and it’s definitely contributing to the erasing, flattening, and denying Native cultures.
My girls (and all native youth) are being bombarded with lessons – both overt and subliminal – that their heritage is nothing more than a fairy tale for white people. That “Indians” – a term which in and of itself reduces the myriad of peoples and nations it refers to – were a mystical race of people waiting here to guide the true, European inheritors of this land, a people that faded away to almost nothing-ness in a passive manner, again allowing the New America to grow westward. At best, mainstream culture overshadows – and at worst flat out ignores – the genocidal history of this country we have yet to come to terms with and make amends for. I didn’t learn about the Trail of Tears until I was in high school. I didn’t learn about forcible adoptions of Native children until I was in my late twenties. I didn’t learn about the systematic, state-sanctioned genocide of California Indians that happened in the late 19th century, where it is estimated over 9,000 Natives died, many of whom were women and children, until I was in my thirties. I don’t want our children to continue the inexcusable ignorance in which I (as I’m sure many of you) were raised.
As an aside, there are almost 6,000 missing Native women and girls right now. Sadly, many of them are presumed dead. And that’s just the number that’s been reported, the actual figure is estimated to be much higher. I share this fact to point out that racism and aggression towards America’s Indigenous people is not just a sad historical relic, but a very real fact of today’s society.
Native Americans are neither ancient history nor romantic fairy-tale. They are real people, they are my family. Their land has been turned into a foreign land, one where they have been forced to forget their own proverbial Jerusalem, peoples and nations torn down to their very foundations and below.
I’m not saying don’t enjoy Thanksgiving. Anything that encourages us to be grateful and spend time with family has to have some good in it. But let’s not ignore the very troubling roots of this holiday. And let’s not exacerbate the problem. There are plenty of decorations we can use without relying upon paper cut-outs of “Indians” in our school windows. We don’t need to scare our kindergarteners with tales of genocide, but let’s not pretend that Wompanoags and Separatists (for those are much more accurate terms than “Indian” and “Pilgrim”) were BFF’s.
If you feel so moved – and I hope you do – perhaps work with your school to design an age-appropriate, culturally appropriate Thanksgiving curriculum. There’s still time to talk to your childrens’ teachers to make sure such a curriculum is in place. Resources like NMAI and Oyate are great places to start if you’re looking to build a curriculum, too. Also, this article from NEA gives a great overview for how to design a curriculum, especially for younger students. Finally, if you want to start with some books to read with your young children, the ones that our family has read and enjoyed are When We Were Alone by David Robertson, Wild Berries by Julie Flett, and We Are Grateful by Traci Sorell. All of these touch upon the idea of gratitude, and reflect Native cultures in a respectful and relevant way. All three had an Indigenous individual write or illustrate. There are probably many more, but these are the ones I’ve read and can recommend.
As Christians, it is our duty to fight for the justice and equality of everyone. This fight is part of my family, but we need everyone we can get. The first step of joining in is knowledge. I’ve outlined how you can help better inform your children, above. If you want to familiarize yourself with some of the battles I’ve been watching, you can read My response to events at the 2019 Indigenous People’s March, my first mention of the Wet’suwet’en Land Protectors when discussing Job 16, and my two-part entry entitled “Reconciliation is Dead.” Of course, my husband is much more first-hand source and you can read his thoughts on some of his Medium articles. Robin Kimmerer (author of Braiding Sweetgrass) seems to be everybody’s go-to Native author, but I’d also like to suggest Kaitlin Curtice, both her books are near the top of my to-read list. If you have Native authors that you have learned from, I would love to hear about them! Drop a comment below so we can all share. Let’s vow to do better by this land’s first inhabitants. In doing so, we will all be better for it. I promise.
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The adhesion of Ta2N thin films - often used as thin film resistors - to sapphire substrates has been studied by continuous microindentation and microscratch techniques. Ta2N films, 0.10.63 μm in thickness, were sputter deposited onto single crystal substrates. Continuous microscratch experiments were performed by driving a conical diamond indenter simultaneously into and across the film surface until stresses high enough to delaminate the film were developed. Continuous microindentation experiments were performed to induce film spallation by normal indentation. From both of these experiments, interfacial fracture toughness was determined as a function of film thickness. The interfacial fracture toughness obtained from continuous microscratch experiments is 0.53±0.17 MPa√m, independent of film thickness. This observation indicates that there is almost no plastic deformation in the film prior to fracture so that a `true' interfacial fracture toughness is measured. For the 0.63 μm thick film, continuous microindentation data yielded a fracture toughness of 0.61±0.08 MPa√m, which matches closely the value obtained from the microscratch test. Hence, the continuous microscratch and microindentation techniques are viable methods for determining the interfacial fracture toughness in such bi-material systems.
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District cooling is the generation and distribution of cooling energy in the form of chilled water from a central chiller plant to multiple end-user buildings for the purpose of comfort cooling. The chilled water produced at the central chiller plant is transported to the end-users via a network of chilled water distribution piping.
As shown in the diagram above, a District Cooling System consists of the following primary components:
- The District Cooling Plant is a Central Chiller Plant which generates the thermal energy in the form of chilled water.
- The Piping Network which transports and distributes the chilled water to the End-user Buildings.
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Mentoring: a timely Academic review of its role in Accelerators Among the articles in the recently published book entitled ‘Accelerators’, the section on Mentors (much of it drawn from the extensive network of Accelerators in Israel) explores mentorship as ‘one of the building blocks of accelerators’ education programmes’. But coaching and mentoring remain underexplored and undervalued in the business world.
Perhaps its most helpful contribution is about typical problems with which mentors can help:
- over-optimism and naivety about market barriers and the business model;
- commercialisation of the product, and the targeting of its market;
- marketing and dealing with global markets;
- lack of managerial experience; and
- difficulties in scaling up.
It is lack of experience more than lack of knowledge that is at the heart of many of these problems; and failures are an important part of experience – that mentors need to support and turn to good effect. (Very recent research by MIT suggests that successful entrepreneurs tend to be in the forties.)
Four regular topics identified were:
Setting up strategy and establishing priorities What is the market/the market fit for this kind of product/the best market to go for.
Revealing marketing opportunities Identifying unique benefits; how they would be used; and where they can be marketed to best effect, and against the competition.
Structuring organisational processes Advising on team membership and team building, including inter-cultural conflicts.
Expanding ventures’ social capital Occasionally connecting to other relevant startups/networks.
(Surprisingly there is no mention of product design or development, nor of manufacture.)
Mentoring is addressed in this book mostly through anecdotes, and largely in terms of mentors’ invariably extensive background experience, their perceived objectives, and their motivations. However it draws on too small a range of accelerators to include some facets of mentoring (like establishing a fit and developing relationships, and some important developments, like the way in which the need for specific kinds of help changes as businesses evolve).
Mentoring is described as ‘altruistic, educational, updating, stimulating and possibly offering investment opportunities’ and as sometimes a bridge to other contributors in the eco-system.
‘They [mentors] ask questions that force entrepreneurs to think strategically and more objectively, to intensify processes and shake entrepreneurs out of their comfort zone.’
‘The challenge is to match mentors to mentees according to the stage of development, their needs and personal fit.’ There is, however, nothing here about the various approaches to establishing good fits – many of them based on variants of speed-dating. (Startupbootcamp has used a talented mentor manager, both for finding specialist mentors and for changing mentors according to teams’ changing needs.)
Mentors, a contributor suggests, meet weekly or bi-weekly, but they develop their understanding and relationship progressively and in parallel with the development of the business.
One contributor asserts that having more than one mentor leads to confusion; but Steve Blank of I-Corps, the accelerator widely adopted in the world of science in the US, identifies five different aspects of development where mentors with specific backgrounds and experience are needed, often in succession to one another, namely: conceptualisation, strategy, product development, marketing and funding.
There is an unspoken presumption that mentors somehow know best how to play their role, though Startupbootcamp has from time to time brought mentors together and provided an opportunity for them to learn from one another’s experience in the role.
‘Accelerators’, edited by Mike Wright and Israel Dori, Edward Elgar Publishing, 2018.
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No observer of the Middle East can ignore the shift that has been taking shape in the last few years. In Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iraq, Lebanon, and elsewhere, Arab governments are signaling major changes in their approach to religion. Since the September 11 terrorist attacks, there have been voices in both the Muslim world and the West calling for religious reform. Something like that is now underway before our very eyes.
(November 10, 2020 / Mosaic Magazine)
Muslims today speak of a process of islah, or repair, a word that suggests that the religious tradition is fundamentally good, but functioning improperly and in need of restoration. The word has historically been associated with the Islamic revivalists of the 19th century, but has begun to assume a new meaning. In the words of the Saudi thinker Mohammad al-Mahmoud, “It is important to stress that we are not speaking of islah in terms of revival or resurrection, as it was spoken of by [19th-century] traditionalists. . . . Religious islah must begin with a critique of the current structures of common religious discourse.”
Others have taken to using the word tajdeed, or renewal, which can be found in traditional Islamic thought and signals a need for new ideas from new places. Used most often in Egypt, the term has become a favorite of President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, for instance in his declaration earlier this year that “a tajdeed of Islamic discourse is necessary in order to save Islam and Muslims.”
The calls for islah and tajdeed have their roots in both the chaos of the Arab Spring and the coming of age of a new generation, a confluence that has propelled Arab governments to seek greater influence over religious institutions and rhetoric. Using the same autocratic instruments they have long employed for political repression, these governments are attempting to transform religious discourse—with enthusiastic support from a growing segment of the public. In doing so, these dictatorships are choosing a course likely supported by the majority of their people, against that of an influential and well-organized minority. The results may well benefit not just the Arabs and Israel, but the whole world.
Before discussing these developments, it’s necessary to state the obvious: Islam is different. In his 2016 book Islamic Exceptionalism, Shadi Hamid argues that Islam is resistant to secularization in a way other religions are not. This is a profound truth. The Islamic paradigm of civilization and social organization differs fundamentally from the Christian one. Most importantly for this discussion, Islam has a long tradition of understanding religion and state not as distinct, but as part of a seamless whole.
Hamid concludes, correctly, that this unity of religion and state explains the persistence of Islamism—a catch-all term for a variety of modern ideologies that place Islam at the center of the political order, ranging from the election-loving Muslim Brotherhood to the apocalyptic Islamic State. Where he errs is in taking this argument one step further by claiming, as do the Islamists themselves, that Islamism is the necessary, modern expression of the Muslim political tradition.
Today, the evidence seems to refute such a conclusion. Arab regimes are seeking to reform official Islam—that is, the state-approved understanding of the religion—in order to offer an alternative to Islamism. For much of the 20th century, Islamists have been trying to subordinate the polity to Islam; now Arab states are pushing back by subordinating Islam to the polity, which, they claim, already embodies Islam.
The current policies of Egypt and the Gulf states ought not to be confused with secularization; nor do they at all resemble American-style separation of church and state. What is happening now is the opposite. It does not involve the expulsion of religion of the clergy from public life along the lines of the government-enforced secularization of Kemalist Turkey or laïcité in France. After all, Arab governments have neither the desire nor the ability to decrease Islam’s centrality to their societies. But they do have the ability to govern and channel it.
In both public and private, Middle Eastern life has long been dominated by conservative sensibilities. This situation shows no sign of changing; traditional morality is likely to remain. What has changed is that Arab states are starting to take an active role in reshaping the discourse around the religious tradition, trying to create a robust and appealing official Islam that can compete with Islamism in all its permutations. We can see this pattern most definitely in Saudi Arabia and Egypt—which stand out because of their importance to the broader Muslim world—and in the United Arab Emirates, which stands out in the extent of its embrace of religious moderation. It’s worth examining each case separately.
Perhaps the biggest story of all comes from Saudi Arabia, the birthplace of Islam and a country that has allowed extremist clerics to define its national character for over half a century. The kingdom has traditionally served as the bastion of Wahhabism, the strictest and harshest school of Islamic interpretation (outside of that embraced by Islamic State). But in the last few years, a major shift has been underway.
The most visible and best-publicized manifestation of this shift is in the deregulation of women’s lives. In keeping with traditions going back to the beginning of Islam, if not earlier, Saudi women were not just forced out of the political, economic, and social spheres but placed in a state of perpetual house arrest—forbidden to travel without the permission of a male “guardian,” to drive, or to attend public events.
Likewise, the morality police, authorized by the state to oversee religious practices, were until recently a force to be reckoned with. They ensured that stores shut down during prayers, prevented the playing of music in public, supervised female modesty, and hunted down sinners wherever they might be, even in the privacy of their own homes. Perhaps the most atrocious example of their behavior was when they prevented schoolgirls from escaping a burning building in Mecca in 2002 because they were not fully covered, causing the deaths of fifteen students.
Aside from the dehumanizing treatment of women, the most uncomfortable issue for Western politicians was the connections many wealthy Saudis had to Islamic terrorism. Since the early 1970s, Riyadh supported and exported Sunni extremism to counter various ideological threats at home—Arab nationalism, the Muslim Brotherhood, Communism, Iranian influence—and to gain influence in the wider Muslim world. The promotion of religious fundamentalism abroad became a cornerstone of Saudi foreign policy, as the regime and generous donors from the royal family poured billions in oil money into the coffers of radical movements, many of them violent. Saudi contributions to terrorist and extremist groups were probably the single most troubling point of American-Saudi relations.
The Saudi Arabia I just described is a thing of the past. Since his rise to power, Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman has overseen the most significant legal transformation in the kingdom’s history. Now women are allowed to drive, travel, work, and move about with their heads uncovered. The crown prince even talked about formally ending the male guardianship system. Just as importantly, Saudi officials have constricted the authority of the religious police, revoking their law-enforcement powers and limiting them to making civil reports. In the last year, concerts, mixed-sex events, and Western forms of art and entertainment became permitted in public. As a friend who recently visited Riyadh put it to me, many Saudi cities are unrecognizable today.
Parallel to these social changes, the Saudi security establishment is also switching gears. In 2017, Washington and Riyadh signed a historic agreement establishing the Terrorist Financing Targeting Center to disrupt the global terrorist-finance network, which once relied on Saudi support.
There is abundant evidence that these efforts are not random, but follow a systematic and determined approach related to the crown prince’s 2030 Vision, a strategic framework for modernization and economic diversification. Perhaps the most significant part of the current transformation is the strong hand the Saudi state is using to reform Islamic scholarship. In the past few years, it has become amply obvious that the kingdom’s religious clerics were given a choice: either support the crown prince or disappear completely from public life.
Particularly telling is the case of the most dynamic and prominent Saudi Wahhabist cleric, Aid al-Qarni, who for decades was the poster-imam of the Saudi Sahwa movement, which vigorously promoted unforgiving and puritanical Islamic values and is directly responsible for the rise of doctrinal extremism in many parts of the Sunni world. Growing up in Egypt in the 1990s and 2000s, I often saw Qarni’s books being sold by the doors of mosques and on the sidewalks. On the first day of the holy month of Ramadan of 2018, Qarni shocked audiences by going on Saudi TV, condemning the movement he once led, apologizing for his “mistakes and extremism which ran counter to the Quran, the legacy of the prophet, and Islamic tolerance.” He announced that now he is “with the open, moderate Islam . . . of Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman.” One would do well to wonder if he had a choice not to be with the open and moderate Islam of the crown prince, who had declared in 2017, “We will not waste 30 years of our lives in dealing with extremist ideas; we will destroy them now.”
The monumental transformation of Saudi Islam is as shocking to Muslims around the globe as it is to Westerners. Elsewhere in the Arab world, writers, authors, and journalists are enjoying a bitter laugh at the fact that the Saudis led their own societies down a dark road only to abandon them in the middle. Many are now using the Saudi turn to criticize their own countries’ radical religious movements.
Religious development in Egypt is no less important. It is difficult to overstate Egypt’s centrality to modern Islamic intellectual history, which is the reason Barack Obama chose it as the site of his 2009 address to the Muslim world. It was in Egypt in the 1800s that, after centuries of stagnation, intellectuals undertook a revival of classical Islamic learning and Arabic literature, setting into motion a religious renaissance that in many ways is still going on today. Islamism in fact should be seen as an outgrowth of this revival, and it was Egyptians who laid down much of its intellectual and theological foundations.
Precisely because of this foment, the Muslim Brotherhood, the most pervasive and successful Muslim political movement of the 20th century, arose in Egypt, drawing on a potent mixture of Islamic tradition, Muslim hyper-nationalism, and European revolutionary ideologies. While puritanical Wahhabists are concerned primarily with Muslims’ conduct in their social and private lives, the Brotherhood is solely preoccupied with the will to Muslim political power. For most of the past century, it succeeded in defining Islam in both the East and the West. Brotherhood intellectuals, and their concept of political-religious identity, have undermined the Arab states since their independence, depicting them as insufficiently Islamic. This Foucauldian theology, in which power is supreme, gave rise to the relentless focus of many modern Islamic scholars on politics rather than on spirituality or Quranic scholarship.
The saga of the Muslim Brotherhood climaxed in 2012 as the movement was able, finally, to acquire power in its birthplace. In retrospect, it is now clear that this was the beginning not of the Brotherhood’s victory but of the present and perhaps final showdown between it and the Arab states. In 2013, the Egyptian military—backed by the Saudis and the UAE—ended the short-lived presidency of the Brotherhood leader Mohamed Morsi. Since then, Egyptian generals have spared no tool of violence or oppression in uprooting the Muslim Brotherhood politically and ideologically, leaving its members dead, jailed, or seeking refuge in Qatar, Turkey, or the West.
At the same time, President Sisi launched an aggressive top-down campaign to reform and restructure the Egyptian religious landscape, which comprises three distinct ideological streams: the Muslim Brotherhood, the Salafist movement (which seeks to emulate the practices of the earliest generations of Muslims), and the classical Islam of the establishment. The attitude towards the Muslim Brotherhood has been largely exterminationist, coupling outright repression with the mobilization of popular nationalist sentiment by labeling it a foreign terrorist group. These efforts to discredit the Brotherhood succeeded, and now there is much hostility among large segments of the Egyptian population towards both its leaders and its rhetoric. To admit pro-Brotherhood sentiment publicly in today’s Egypt is quite dangerous.
Fearing a similar fate, the Salafist movement was quick to withdraw support for the Muslim Brotherhood and declare its loyalty to Sisi. While this strategy indeed saved it from annihilation, it wasn’t long before the state media apparatus started to target Salafism as well. For this mission, the government recruited young anti-Salafist researchers, such as Islam al-Behiry, a scholar who was convicted of blasphemy, personally pardoned by Sisi, and then given his own TV show, where he scrutinizes Salafist literature and undermines its doctrinal validity. This effort intensified as the Saudi establishment started to turn against its own Salafist scholars, arming Egyptian public intellectuals with more ammunition with which to fight Wahhabist religious discourse.
But unlike the Saudi monarchy which can use a heavy hand to impose reforms, the Egyptian regime faces an uphill battle. Sisi has thus been engaged in careful political gamesmanship to balance and outmaneuver competing voices and sources of authority. The most important of these are the three state-backed religious institutions: Dar al-Ifta (the high office of fatwas, responsible for ruling on issues of the interpretation of shariah), the Ministry of Religious Endowments (responsible for the management of mosques, the licensing of imams, and Muslim common-law trusts), and, above all, Cairo’s al-Azhar University, the world’s oldest and most important institution of Sunni religious learning.
Dar al-Ifta has long issued fatwas validating governmental decisions and actions, including the use of aggressive force to combat the Muslim Brotherhood. The Ministry of Religious Endowments, as a part of the executive branch, has recently sought to tighten control over mosques and imams, even policing fatwas and the content of sermons. But of the three, the most influential, and the one that has had the most problematic relationship with Sisi, is al-Azhar, headed by the Grand Imam Ahmed al-Tayyeb, who insists on maintaining institutional autonomy. Today, al-Azhar finds itself walking a delicate line between doctrinal commitments and state demands. But Sisi too fears antagonizing al-Azhar, since he needs its support in combating the Muslim Brotherhood.
The pressure on the university to engage in religious reform comes from multiple sources. First, there are President Sisi’s blunt demands for social and religious change. Since he took office, he has spared no sacred occasion to renew his condemnation of extremism and stagnation, and to call for tajdeed. His speeches usually include indirect attacks on Tayyeb’s stubbornness, and especially his unwillingness to modernize laws concerning marriage, divorce, and other civic affairs. On at least one occasion, the grand imam has hit back with a speech, in Sisi’s presence, about the dangers of tyranny. But Sisi is resourceful, and in his confrontation with al-Azhar he has utilized every instrument available, including the ranks of academics, writers, journalists, and public figures employed by the state.
The most visible spillover of this conflict happened during an international conference organized by the university in January 2020 to discuss the renewal of religious thought. During the conference, the grand imam engaged in an unplanned, heated debate with the president of Cairo University about the importance of classical Islamic learning and the struggle between tradition and modernity. Millions watched the debate on TV and on their computers, and the video segments went viral on social media, starting long and heated online discussions.
The second source of pressure comes from the other competing religious institutions. Dar al-Ifta, having declared unconditional support for Sisi’s efforts, increasingly enjoys a positive image, especially among the secular young. With its strong social-media presence, Dar al-Ifta engages directly with Muslim youth, who generally feel alienated from the religious establishment. This year, as the Me Too movement came to Egypt, Dar al-Ifta declared its support for women experiencing sexual harassment by issuing official fatwas disassociating modesty of dress from harassment and assault. By taking a stand against the oft-heard refrain that revealing outfits cause abusive behavior toward women, Dar al-Ifta gained popularity among young people of both sexes while undermining al-Azhar’s long standing insistence that female modesty is a cornerstone of social stability. In this way, the younger generation has also come to take Sisi’s side in this struggle.
Further complicating the relationship between the two institutions is the fact that technically Dar al-Ifta is a branch of al-Azhar. To reward the former for toeing the official line, and to punish the latter for refusing to do so, the government attempted to grant Dar al-Ifta financial and administrative independence so that it would answer directly to the cabinet. This move was meant to increase pressure on al-Azhar, but the university, showing that it still has some clout, publicly expressed its fierce opposition to such a change until the government backed down.
Lastly, there is pressure on the university from certain sectors of the Egyptian public itself, especially those who wish to undermine Salafism by invalidating the canonical Sunni religious works that serve as its prooftexts. The fact that such texts are also used by al-Azhar puts those modernizers, backed by the state, in a confrontation not just with Salafism, but with the state-sponsored institution of al-Azhar itself. Prompted by this pressure from the reformers, the grand imam inveighed publicly against state media for hosting those who criticize Islamic traditions while refusing to allow al-Azhar and its representatives to respond. How long the duel between Sisi and Tayyeb will go on and who will emerge victorious is anyone’s guess—but it is indisputable that change is afoot.
Finally, there is the case of the United Arab Emirates. The UAE is not home to the holy cities of Mecca and Medina, nor to the premier institution of Islamic scholarship. But it has been a pioneer in terms of state-sponsored religious moderation. For decades, its government has tried to foster a culture of tolerance, hosting interfaith events and offering hospitality to various religious groups. UAE-based religious television promotes the most enlightened and moderate interpretation of Islam possible. On the state-funded Abu Dhabi network, the young and energetic superstar cleric Waseem Youssef tells Muslim women that being a good person has nothing to do with covering their hair, instructs Muslims living in Western countries to love their new homelands and to be loyal to their constitutions, and warns them against listening to the voices of hatred. On Twitter, he praises peace and preaches the acceptance of Israelis as neighbors and friends.
Following the Arab Spring, the UAE began to promote these messages, heretofore mostly for domestic consumption, to a regional audience, sponsoring an aggressive anti-Islamism campaign—while helping the Saudis in their reform efforts, fighting Iranian influence, supporting the Egyptian military, and making its most significant move yet with its peace agreement with Israel. The UAE’s foreign minister even came out in defense of the French president Emanuel Macron in his recent campaign against Islamism, inspired by the latest episode of Muslim uproar there over cartoons of Mohammad.
The bloody outcome of the Arab Spring brought many Arab governments, and many of their subjects, to the same conclusion: the region has a pressing need for new religious ideas. The changing Arab attitude toward Israel is an integral part of such a reformation, one made possible by the rising tide of religious moderation, and one that will likely encourage more of it. Arab clerics, journalists, and writers for the first time are starting to challenge the anti-Semitism that once dominated Islamic discourse.
The peace agreement between Israel and the UAE was preceded by many steps taken by different countries to challenge negative perceptions of Jews. Such steps included the production of Umm Haroun, a Kuwaiti TV series offering a humanizing view of Mizraḥi Jews; the visit of the secretary-general of the Mecca-based Muslim World League to Auschwitz earlier this year to condemn the murder of six-million Jews and lead prayers for their souls; and the Friday sermon given on September 4 in the Grand Mosque of Mecca, Islam’s holiest site, where the imam preached kindness and dialogue with Jews.
For years, Muslim secularists like myself agonized over the religious crisis of the Middle East. The prospects of religious enlightenment seemed impossible. Many had to seek refuge in the West to escape heresy laws, government persecution, and death threats. Now the wind is blowing in our favor.
We would do well to avoid the mistake of thinking that Islam is losing any of its centrality to Middle Eastern life, or that it can be relegated, Western-style, to a distinct sphere of “religion.” In the Arab world, Islam is religion, history, and language—a completely integrated way of life. It is part of the very air one breathes.
What is taking place instead is a narrow but significant reorientation of Islamic thinking about politics, as well as certain codes of conduct, to match the lifestyle and aspirations of the Arab urban middle class. Thus blasphemy laws are likely to remain in place and to be applied harshly towards those who insult Allah, Mohammad, or the Quran. Now, however, governments are far less likely to use these laws to punish those who criticize other elements of the Islamic traditions. To give an example: a person at present can suggest that some Islamic strictures concerning women are no longer valid without fear or prosecution. This might seem trivial for a Westerner, yet it is monumental for many Muslim countries—especially in that this new attitude allows free and open discussion of political and social questions.
Of course, there is no guarantee that a change in political leadership won’t bring about a reversal. A century ago Ataturk brought Turkey into secular modernity only for neo-Ottomanism to rise a century later, at the hands of an Islamist political party. Will a new Arab Islam meet the same fate?
Moreover, the leaders initiating these reforms are autocrats notorious for their disregard for human rights. How much legitimacy can religious repair have if it is brought about by tyrants? It seems quite possible that dissidents will turn against moderate Islam so long as it is tied to despotism. The poisons of Islamism might be destined to survive due to the very nature of the efforts to eradicate them.
But one thing is certain: the societies of the Middle East are changing. New generations of Muslims and Arabs are rightfully frustrated with current conditions. Young Muslim women are unlikely to remain content with their condition while following the Instagram profiles of Western women on their smartphones or observing the “me-too” hashtags on social media. Already, young female members of Arab royal families are beginning to play previously unthinkable public roles. The most important Saudi diplomatic function, that of the Saudi ambassador to Washington, was passed from Prince Bandar al-Abbas not to his son but to his daughter, Princess Rima.
A decade ago, I would never have dreamt of scholars who cast a critical eye on the horrors in the medieval Islamic texts—glorification of jihad and martyrdom, the promotion of concubinage, and so forth—speaking publicly in Egypt; today, they are doing so on television. A decade ago, it seemed unthinkable—even in Egypt, whose government is closely allied with Israel—to suggest on state-run media that the Jewish state might be anything less than evil; today, many say Israel is a good neighbor. The Islamic renewal that once seemed so distant is taking place even faster than one could imagine.
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When Charlotte's parents decide to separate, she needs to navigate new situations. Designed for any child facing unfamiliar and complex family circumstances resulting from the end of a parental relationship.
In my work as a school chaplain and pastoral carer, I have found that picture books are a valuable tool to encourage children to begin talking about their struggles. Animal stories and illustrations in particular remove barriers and help children feel safe and willing to open up. Even children who have previously struggled to express themselves are able to connect with the illustrations and share about their own difficulties. For this reason, I believe these stories with their beautiful animal illustrations and theme of family issues are a valuable resource for teachers, chaplains, pastoral carers and counsellors who work with children.
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Western intelligence officers counted the number of Su-34s at the air base closest to Ukraine
Unusually "peace-loving" Europeans continue to spy on Russia and whip up hysteria around "a possible Russian attack on Ukraine."
On January 15, the latest image of the Russian air base "Baltimore" in the Voronezh region, taken by the Sentinel-03A satellite ("Strazh-38A"), made early in the morning (at 1:1), appeared on the Web.
Western intelligence agencies have calculated that there are between 22 and 24 units of Russian Su-34 fighter-bombers ready to fly at the specified facility. They specified that there, "only" 170 km from Ukraine, is the 47th Bomber Aviation Regiment (military unit 45117) of the 105th Mixed Aviation Division of the 6th Red Banner Army of the Air Force and Air Defense of the Aerospace Forces of the RF Armed Forces.
Concerned Europeans for some reason forgot that all these planes from December 2013 until recently were located at the Buturlinovka military airfield in the same Voronezh region, and much closer to the Ukrainian border. All this time, repairs were underway at Baltimore Air Force Base, but now the planes have returned to its place of permanent deployment.
It should be added that at the end of December 2021, the European orbital constellation consisted of two spacecraft belonging to the European Space Agency. These are the Sentinel-1A and Sentinel-1B satellites, allegedly launched for peaceful purposes and which were on the same orbital plane. However, the Sentinel-1B satellite is out of order and has not shown signs of "life" since December 23.
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How do you click on an element with actions?
Methods of Action Class
- doubleClick(): Performs double click on the element.
- clickAndHold(): Performs long click on the mouse without releasing it.
- dragAndDrop(): Drags the element from one point and drops to another.
- moveToElement(): Shifts the mouse pointer to the center of the element.
How does click operation work in Selenium?
To put it in simple words, the click command emulates a click operation for a link, button, checkbox or radio button. In Selenium Webdriver, execute click after finding an element. In SeleniumIDE, the recorder will do the identifying, and the command is simply click.
How do you perform right click with the help of actions class in Selenium?
We can perform right click on an element in Selenium with the help of Actions. In order to perform the right click action we will use contextClick () method. First we need to move to the specific element with the help of moveToElement() method then will do the right click with contextClick() method.
What is context click in Selenium?
Right click action in Selenium web driver can be done using Actions class. Right Click operation is also called Context Click in Selenium. Pre-defined method context click provided by Actions class is used to perform right click operation. Below is the code to demonstrate right click operation using Actions class.
How does selenium verify a click?
We can check if the element is clickable or not in Selenium webdriver using synchronization. In synchronization, there is an explicit wait where the driver waits till an expected condition for an element is met. To verify, if the element can be clicked, we shall use the elementToBeClickable condition.
How do you click an element in selenium?
FindElement(By.Id( “my-id” )). Click(); This is the easy and standard way to click elements using Selenium WebDriver. However, it will work only if the targeted element exists and is visible on the page.
How do you right click on any WebElement code for that using actions class?
First, instantiate an Actions class: This WebElement should be the button or any web element on which we want to perform Right click. To find the element use the below command: WebElement webElement = driver. findElement(Any By strategy & locator);
How do you right click and select Options in Selenium?
Double click on the element -> hold shift and press F10. Actions action = new Actions(driver); actions. contextClick(link). moveByOffset(x,y).
What is context Click () used for?
Move to Element: contextClick() method first performs mouseMove to the middle of the element location. This function performs the right click at the middle of the web element. Build: build() method is used to generate a composite action containing all actions.
How to handle the action class in selenium?
Action class is defined and invoked using the following syntax: Actions action = new Actions(driver); action.moveToElement(element).click().perform(); Methods of Action Class. Action class is useful mainly for mouse and keyboard actions. In order to perform such actions, Selenium provides various methods. Mouse Actions:
What do you call right click in selenium?
In Selenium, Right-click is also called a Context-click. As seen in the above code Right click is performed on the “Admin” tab using the Actions class.
How to perform mouse actions in Selenium WebDriver?
Here is a brief list of mouse actions that are provided by the Action Class in Selenium: click (WebElement web_element) – Clicks in the middle of the given WebElement which is passed to the method doubleClick (WebElement web_element) – Double clicks in the middle of the given WebElement which is passed to the method
What’s the difference between action and interface in selenium?
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This week we are looking into how incorporating “short breaks” in our lives can give us an edge in our productive day. This study is inspired by the great book Rest by Alex Soojung-Kim Pang. Be sure to pick up the book and get into deeper study!
This week, we talk about specific types of “short breaks” … from taking walks, to naps, to exercise. How do you incorporate “short breaks” into your daily life? Do you spontaneously let it happen? Or do you strategically plan them?
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For a free worksheet/guide on this study, please click here.
“Short Breaks” Show Notes
In this episode, you will—
- Hear about the various ways in which we can take short breaks.
- Discover the importance of naps.
- Discover the importance of short walks.
- Hear how exercise is not optional in our lives.
- Be offered a free worksheet/guide on the topic of this month.
- Hear a preview of what will be covered in future weeks.Hear how 2-4 hours of intense work are all we are capable of on a given day.
“Short Breaks” Episode Resources
Resources on Rest:
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shure wireless australian radio frequency guide 2013
FREQUENCY GUIDE 2013
Are you ready for the Digital Dividend Restack?
Wireless microphones and in-ear monitoring systems that operate in the soon to be
reallocated digital dividend spectrum (694-820MHz) will become illegal to operate after
the 1st of January 2015. Most of the major manufacturers, including Shure, Sennheiser,
AKG, Audio Technica, Bosch and Audio Telex, will have products that operate legally
below 694MHz. In addition to this all TV allocations are being restacked onto a “block
allocation” structure commencing mid-2013. During this time allocations will vary
from city to city, month to month. Wireless audio users must stay informed of these
changes. This brochure should be your starting point to help with the changes. The
website www.readyfordigital.com.au is intended to be your main reference tool during
the restack period.
What is changing?
Australia is in transition from Analogue to Digital TV transmission. Digital TV transmission is much more spectrally
efficient than analogue, thus once transition is complete a significant portion of the spectrum currently allocated
to TV broadcast (694-820MHz) will become “surplus to requirements”. This surplus spectrum, referred to as the
DIGITAL DIVIDEND, will be reallocated to Telecommunications service providers to enable next generation 4G mobile
data services. As a result, wireless audio devices must also vacate this part of the spectrum to make way for the new
Additionally the TV services will be restacked into a block structure in the remaining 520-694MHz broadcast
spectrum. The allocation of these blocks will vary from location to location, making it imperative that operators of
wireless audio devices research the new block allocations in order to coordinate operations.
How will this affect me?
From the 1st of January 2015 the authorised frequency range for wireless audio devices will be reduced from the
current 520-820MHz to 520-694MHz. Older devices that operate above 694MHz in what is colloquially known as “the
700MHz band” must be restricted to operate below 694MHz ONLY. Devices that are not capable of operating below
694MHz may no longer be used after the 1st of January 2015.
What do I need to do?
• Do an audit of your current systems. What frequency range do they operate on now? Are they capable of
operating in the range 520-694MHz?
• Plan to transition out non-compliant products before the 1st of January 2015.
• Research the TV block allocation and confirm products operating below 694MHz are compatible with the block
allocation in locations of interest.
How can we help you?
Overleaf you’ll find the latest version of our renowned Australian Radio Frequency Guide which now also includes
the restack dates for listed regions. Our Frequency Guide will assist you to find the best frequency range to use for
most capital cities and regions throughout Australia. Not all wireless product will work in every location, so not only
have we listed the Shure products that WILL work in your location but also the products that will provide you with the
greatest flexibility. Also available for download at www.readyfordigital.com.au.
Want more information on a region not listed on the Guide? Head to www.readyfordigital.com.au for our Online
Automated Frequency Guide. Data is regularly updated, direct from the ACMA, giving you optimum frequencies and
product for any location in Australia.
Digital Dividend Ready Products
Shure products are Digital Dividend ready! Shure have wireless and personal monitoring products that will meet the
frequency of your region and come in a variety of options to suit your usage requirements.
Shure Wireless Workbench 6
Shure also brings to you Wireless Workbench® 6 - the ultimate software based configuration, control and monitoring
application. The latest version of this software offers a new level of efficiency and flexibility, along with advanced
tools for frequency coordination and comprehensive networked control of Shure wireless products. With the ability to
control all Shure products as well as wireless products from various manufacturers, it’s the only tool you’ll need.
Shure Product Replacement Finder
Are you currently using an existing Shure system that will be affected by the wireless spectrum reallocation? Do not
fear, we have created the Shure Product Replacement Finder to recommend Digital Dividend Ready product options
that will best replace your existing system.
Shure Wireless Workbench School is run once a month alternating between Sydney, Melbourne and occasionally
other capital cities. This half day training course is highly recommended for audio professionals involved in the design
and / or operation of wireless audio systems.
Participate in general discussions about all things relating to the wireless spectrum allocations on our Forum. Ask
questions, get answers.
For all of the above information, go to
Can’t find what you need?
Contact us via the website or email on
We are here to help.
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Shure Wireless Workbench® 6
As available spectrum for wireless systems decreases and
becomes increasingly contested, computer assistance will
become essential to confidently deploy multi-channel wireless
systems post digital dividend restack.
Shure Wireless Workbench® 6 is the latest iteration of Shure’s
software based configuration, control and monitoring application.
It offers a new level of efficiency and flexibility, along with
advanced tools for frequency coordination and comprehensive
networked control of Shure wireless products.
Wireless Workbench® 6 directly interfaces over an Ethernet
network with the following Shure wireless systems:
Shure Axient® Wireless Management Network
Shure UHF-R® Wireless System
Shure ULX-D™ Digital Wireless System
Shure PSM®1000 Personal Monitoring System
Additionally it can calculate compatible frequencies for other Shure products, and a wide range of wireless products
from various manufacturers.
Use detailed graphical displays of scan data from Shure wireless receivers to monitor device performance and the
surrounding RF spectrum.
• Offers comprehensive frequency coordination
• Includes equipment profiles for Shure products along with several profiles for wireless microphone, IEM, and
intercom systems from other manufacturers
• Avoids occupied spectrum based on scan data captured from networked Shure receivers, a TV channel
database, and user-defined exclusion ranges
• Creates a set of compatible frequencies by avoiding intermodulation conflicts between channels
• Saves and prints coordination results
• Deploys the solution directly to Shure gear on the network
Wireless Workbench enables fast setup for large groups of wireless systems and allows comprehensive control
of many device parameters. Monitoring views of connected hardware enable customisation of the view of your
hardware from any connected workstation.
Download Shure Wireless Workbench® 6 or register for one of our Shure Wireless Workbench training sessions at
Do I need a license to operate a wireless microphone or in-ear system in
Yes. All forms of radio transmitters must be licensed under Australian law. However, most wireless microphones and
in-ear monitor systems are covered by a class license. All Shure products imported by Jands are covered under this
license. This means that as long as the product meets the relevant technical specifications and you operate within
the conditions of the license document, you do not need to take out an individual license. The license document in
question is called Radio Communications (Low Interference Potential Devices - LIPD) Class License 2000. Issued
by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), further details are available on the ACMA website:
What is the legal frequency range in Australia?
There are a number of frequency ranges permitted for operation of wireless audio devices in Australia. These are
covered in detail in the LIPD class licence document. The primary and highest capacity band is the UHF TV band.
Allocations summarised as follows;
Frequency Range (MHz) Power
170 - 230
520 - 820
Shared with TV broadcasters
No spare capacity in most capital cities
Most major manufactures no longer produce
Shared with TV broadcasters
Highest capacity and highest power
Majority of manufacturers produce product for
This allocation to be withdrawn after
31st December 2014 (see below for new
520 - 694
1W digital only
Shared with TV broadcasters
New post digital dividend allocation
Effective 1st January 2015
Shared with various services including “smart
meters”, RFID and Radar
Possible 915-932MHz extension under review
1790 - 1800
1880 - 1900
10mW digital only
Under review. Potential new band
Mobile telephone mid-band gap
May be subject to interference in areas close
to mobile (cell) phone systems
Shared with DECT cordless telephone
Potential for interference in areas of high
DECT usage such as corporate environments
2400 – 2483.5
500mW digital only
VERY crowded band. Shared with Bluetooth,
WiFi, multitude of remotes, etc.
Must use digital frequency hopping
Strong error protection / correction required
I heard that some of the 700MHz spectrum was left unsold after the auction.
Does this mean that wireless microphones may be permitted to keep using it?
The digital dividend auction started on the 23rd of April 2013 and concluded on the 7th of May 2013. Only Telstra and
Optus bid for sections of the available 700MHz spectrum, and at the conclusion of the auction two blocks of 15MHz
of spectrum were left unsold (733-748MHz and 788-803MHz). It’s too early to speculate at the possible implications
of this for wireless audio devices. The LIPD has already been modified to restrict operations to 520 – 694MHz from
the 1st of January 2015. It is most likely that the unsold 700MHz spectrum will be re-offered to auction at some future
date. AWAG is in discussion with the ACMA regarding possible temporary access to this part of the band until it is
sold. However it is VERY early days, so don’t pin your hopes on this. Monitor the www.readyfordigital.com.au forum
What do the blocks mean?
As part of the digital dividend reallocation all TV transmitter allocations will be restacked into the remaining spectrum;
520–694MHz into blocks. Five blocks of six contiguous TV channels (42MHz) will be created. A block or multiple
blocks will be allocated as required for TV services in each coverage area. Block allocations will vary from area to
6, 7, 8, 10, 11 ,12
174 - 230
28 - 33
526 - 568
34 - 39
568 - 610
40 - 45
610 - 652
46 - 51
652 - 694
VHF Block. Primary allocation for most
Channels 9 & 9A (195–209MHz) allocated
to DAB digital radio broadcast
Refer to frequency guide overleaf for block allocation in capital cities and major regions.
For more FAQ’s or to participate in
Q&A discussions, please visit our
FAQ page and Forum at
Shure Wireless Workbench School
The Shure Wireless Workbench Certification Program is more than an
excellent training course. You’ll also earn 4 renewal units (RUs) toward
InfoComm CTS accreditation through successful completion of the course.
Frequency selection and coordination is critical to the successful design
of wireless microphone and in-ear systems. This will become more so as
the pool of available frequencies diminishes in coming years due to the
digital dividend reallocation. Frequency coordination tasks become more
complex as the number of systems increases, often to the point of requiring
a dedicated RF engineer on large productions.
Shure have lifted the veil on the dark art of frequency selection with the release
of version 6 of Wireless Workbench (WWB6), their software application for
configuration, control and monitoring of wireless audio devices.
Shure Wireless Workbench School is run once a month alternating between
Sydney and Melbourne and occasionally in other capital cities.
This half day course is recommended for audio professionals involved in
the design and / or operation of wireless audio systems. Attendees should
have previous experience with wireless audio systems and be familiar with
technical terms and concepts.
Class sizes are limited. We recommend that you register now to ensure your place at www.readyfordigital.com.au.
All information in this document is correct as at 1/6/2013.
For any changes or for up-to-date information please go to
Further details contact:
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Health problems are many and varied, as all too many people living throughout the United States will be able to attest to. After all, living with what is known as a pre existing condition is perhaps even more common than it is not, and it is quite likely indeed that you have one yourself. The type of health concern you deal with will most certainly vary from person to person, but this does not mean that these health problems are untreatable. Fortunately, treating chronic health conditions has become easier and easier with each passing year, and more and more people are finding relief from their symptoms.
For many people, looking into natural medicine will be ideal here. After all, the wellness industry, the category into which the practice of natural medicine falls, is thriving, bringing in more than $52 billion in the year of 2019 alone. In the years that are ahead of us, this number is only likely to grow and grow with time. In the North American continent alone, this growth is expected to be seen at a rate of more than 6% on a yearly basis, more than 6.5% even. But what exactly might natural treatment mean to you? Fortunately, there are a number of different types of natural treatment that you might choose to seek out, all that can help you to get back on your feet and feel your best and your healthiest.
For instance, you might consider acupuncture. Acupuncture might sound scary at first, and many people are initially turned away from it for this reason. Fortunately, acupuncture is something that can be hugely beneficial – and is not nearly as bad as it seems. After all, up to 14 million people found throughout the United States alone will partake in acupuncture treatments – and that’s all within the course of just one single year, let alone any other more significant span of time, for that matter.
Acupuncture can serve as a natural treatment for anxiety, something that all too many people are quite greatly in need of. After all, it’s estimated that more than three quarters of all adults living in the United States deal with high levels of stress on a daily basis. Of course, acupuncture is not the only functional medicine that can be used in the treatment of stress and greater anxiety as well. In fact, Chinese herbal medicines have also proven to be quite helpful indeed when it comes to the treatment of various medical conditions, including ones that are directly tied to issues of mental health.
But acupuncture is for more than just stress, as important as treating stress might be. For instance, infertility acupunture can be beneficial as well, and infertility acupuncture has become quite popular among couples who might be struggling to conceive. Of course, infertility acupunture is likely to not be the only working treatment. Instead of using infertility acupuncture as the primary treatment for any given condition, it is likely to be better to use infertility acupunture as a supplementary treatment, as other medical advice is likely to be given in the even of an infertility diagnosis. Infertility acupunture is likely to help to relieve stress as well, making infertility acupunture all the more important in the bigger picture. After all, the stress of struggling to conceive is not something to be overlooked, as this stress can make overall quality of life much lower indeed. And, in fact, high levels of stress can even make it harder to conceive in the first place. Therefore, investing in infertility acupunture is likely to be more than worth it at the end of the day and when all is said and done.
And aside from infertility acupunture and acupuncture for stress, acupuncture can be used to treat an ever wider range of conditions commonly seen in the medical world. For instance, even acupuncture for dry eyes has seen success, as too has acupuncture for foot arch pain and acupuncture for thyroid health. At the end of the day, therefore, it is likely that getting acupuncture done is something that will benefit you in some way or form, even if it is not necessarily how you expect it to. | <urn:uuid:ed7120a6-a605-48c0-8086-ec6eda29ee1c> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://gymworkoutroutine.info/what-you-might-want-to-know-about-alternative-medicine/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570871.10/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808183040-20220808213040-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.968946 | 818 | 2.015625 | 2 |
This ISRP report covers the:
- Integrated Status and Effectiveness Monitoring Program (ISEMP) (Project #2003-017-00)
- Columbia Habitat Monitoring Program’s (CHaMP) (Project #2011-006-00)
- Action Effectiveness Monitoring of Tributary Habitat Improvement (AEM)
In sum, the ISRP appreciates the hard work that has gone into ISEMP and CHaMP. Together, these companion projects have achieved major gains in the collection of habitat data, the elucidation of relationships between fishes and their habitats, and the effectiveness of tributary habitat restoration actions. The ISRP also appreciates that both ISEMP and CHaMP are works in progress, and that their organization, analytical tools, and data archiving will evolve as learning occurs. Without ISEMP and CHaMP, it is likely that uncoordinated habitat monitoring will continue and learning from our successes and failures will be hindered. The AEM plan provides a useful general framework for stratifying action effectiveness monitoring, but more details are needed, especially with regard to the integration of the AEM approach into ISEMP and CHaMP objectives.
Assuming AEM will collect data compatible with the CHaMP/ISEMP programs, these three efforts should provide valuable information on the productivity gains that can be achieved through habitat actions. This understanding has been lacking for the Columbia Basin, and elsewhere in the Pacific Northwest, and has likely severely hampered the effectiveness of restoration efforts over the last thirty years.
See the report for the ISRP’s detailed recommendations and comments.
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Research suggests that the Dark Triad personality traits, which consists of narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy, may be useful for short-term mating strategies for men. Women tend to find Dark Triad men more physically attractive and perceive developmental stability. Mate value refers to an estimate of how valuable a person would be as a partner in a reproductive relationship.
Researchers Javier Borraz-Leon and Markus Rantala were interested in investigating whether Dark Triad personality predicts self-perceived attractiveness, mate value, and number of sexual partners for both men and women. Borraz-Leon and Rantala recruited a total of 210 healthy men and women from the University of Turku in Finland. Participants responded to questionnaire items about self-perceptions of attractiveness, mate value via the Mate Value Scale, and the short Dark Triad questionnaire.
Results from this study show that, on average, participants who scored high on Dark Triad traits reported a higher number of sexual partners. There was a positive correlation between number of sexual partners and each part of the Dark Triad – Machiavellianism, narcissism, and psychopathy; however, Machiavellianism was not significant when the researchers analyzed men and women separately. Narcissism was most correlated with self-perceived attractiveness, mate value, and number of sexual partners, and self-perceived attractiveness was positively associated with mate value.
The results of this study suggest that narcissistic men, more so than those with Machiavellianism or psychopathic qualities, have an inflated view of their physical attractiveness. Borraz-Leon and Rantala argue that this likely increases these individual’s mating success. Although the data suggest a strong correlation between narcissism and self-perceived attractiveness for men, this is also likely true for women. This study also found that women prefer men with masculine traits, which were often found in men who scored high on narcissism. This may explain the correlation between narcissistic men and their higher number of sexual partners.
The findings that narcissism predicted self-perceived attractiveness and mate value for both men and women suggest that narcissism could help men maximize their reproductive success via a short-term mating strategy. More work is needed to determine if women benefit from being narcissistic. These researchers postulate that narcissism (compared to Machiavellianism and psychopathy) had larger effects on self-perceived attractiveness, mate value, and number of sexual partners because narcissists tend to be more extraverted, assertive, and use non-violent dominance, which can help them succeed in pursuing short-term mating strategies.
Narcissistic men may also be more attractive to women because they tend to have lower facial fluctuating asymmetry, which is an indicator of developmental stability and genetic quality, which likely increase their mate value. Borraz-Leon and Rantala note the limitation of their study is that their findings may not be generalizable to other populations.
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We have free printable First Day of School signs for Preschool through 12th Grade! Perfect for those first-day pictures of your kids!
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For best results print on photo paper for that nice shiny finish. If you're not using a frame, print on card stock. It will be a thicker paper for your kids to hold for the photo. If you are using a frame, a good tip is to remove the glass part for the photo. Often times the glass will reflect on the camera and you won't capture the sign as well as without it.
I've been using these signs since I made them years ago and love it! It's a fun little tradition with my kids and it gets us all excited for back to school.
Looking for more school related printables? Check out these Back To School Coloring Pages!
First Day of School Signs Printable
My biggest tip for the best first day of school picture is to do them the day before! Don't add more stress to your morning by trying to get the perfect photo on that first day.
Try doing it the day before (or even a few days before) for a smooth photo session. Tell your kids they're doing a practice run and you'll have plenty of time to capture that special photo.
Trust me, once you try it my way, you'll never do it on that actual first day ever again.
Prepare for the last day now and check out my Last Day of School Signs!
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A summer camp in Vaughan is one of the best ways for your children to spend summer breaks. It is fun for some kids, while others consider it a great opportunity to learn new talents or improve their studies. Vaughan summer camp is a single destination that can offer your kid fun and the chance to learn lifelong skills. These camps have unlimited benefits, from the value of life lessons other than classroom teachings to the importance of playtime and appreciation of nature.
The Vaughan summer camp can benefit your child in many ways. It helps in building the leadership qualities and confidence of the students. According to studies, the results demonstrated that camps could provide a secure environment where children are free to grow, learn and develop their knowledge and skills. A summer camp in Vaughan can foster self-confidence, emotional intelligence, environmental awareness, leadership, skills, and healthy living, which can be very beneficial in the long run. The camp also helps its students meet and exceed their curriculum expectations.
This summer camp provides a safe environment where your child can take social risks. This might be a little scary initially, as your child has to live with an entirely new society at camp. However, if you see it carefully, then it’s a great opportunity for him or her to meet people- builds socializing skills, improve self-awareness and explore their options. Your child can learn negotiation, cooperation, and teamwork, all together. This will increase his or her ability to adapt to different kinds of social situations. At Vaughan school camp, your child can develop self-esteem and conflict-solving skills as they are left independent to make their own choices without the help of their parents.
At the camp, students improve their math, literacy, reading, writing, learning, and communication skills. Your child can also develop his or her understanding, recognizing skills, and ability to manage and control emotions. The child learns how to play, work, get along, connect and empathize with other students. Many parents are quite over-protective and usually bubble-wrap their kids to keep them sheltered and safe, as they are not ready to keep them out of their sight. The summer camp in Vaughan can be beneficial for such parents too.
The camp encourages children to leave their comfort zones with the help of activities, motivating parents to let go of their kids. When the parents see that the camp is doing a great job teaching and developing their kids, they get motivated to send them out and explore the world in a secure environment. So, if you wish to encourage your child to face challenges and take risks, then a Vaughan summer camp is a perfect solution for you. Here, your child can build resiliency, self-esteem, and independence in a supportive, safe, supervised environment. The camp teaches your child some of the most invaluable skills in life that can help him or her at school and home, as well. So, let your child join the summer camp in Vaughan so that he can explore his chances to learn and succeed in life. | <urn:uuid:a1773b06-4e54-45f5-8682-85b230fbeafd> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://arreh.com/how-do-vaughan-summer-camps-benefit-your-child/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571097.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810010059-20220810040059-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.972081 | 609 | 2.265625 | 2 |
There is so much plastic in the world that ends up in landfills, or in the case of plastic grocery bags, often hanging from a tree limb, it just makes me sick. Any time I see something about a company recycling plastic into a beautiful object I feel like there might be hope for our polluted planet.
Designers Ayse Birsel and Bibi Seck have designed the Taboo Collection of furniture that are made in Dakar, Senegal, from 75% recycled garbage bags and plastic bottles. The furniture is manufactured by Transtech, a Senegalese maker of cisterns and septic tanks utilizing recycled plastic. The stools draw their inspiration from the daily habits of Western Africans who traditionally sit or squat around low tables at meal time.
Taboo pieces come in a variety of colors ranging from corals to blues, and greens, depending on the color of the recycled plastic used at the time of manufacture. The stools and tables have a visual quality that is reminiscent of “careaux cassées,” the broken tile floors that are so popular in Dakar. Taboo is durable enough to be used both indoors and outside, which would make it ideal for patio furniture here in the states. My only question is color fastness with prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.
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Self Administered Interview
What is the SAI?
The Self-Administered interview, or SAI©, is an investigative tool that can be used quickly and efficiently to elicit comprehensive initial statements from witnesses.
It takes the form of a standardised protocol of clear instructions, retrieval facilitation techniques, and open questions that guide witnesses through the process of producing their own statement without the need for a trained interviewer to be present. It is therefore ideal for use when restricted resources mean that a traditional interview is not possible.
“Probably the most valuable additional tool placed at our disposal in the world of investigative interviewing since the adoption of the ‘PEACE’ model in the early 1990s...”
Force Specialist Investigative Interview Manager and Advisor
Greater Manchester Police, UK
Why was the SAI developed?
The SAI was originally developed to address the serious challenge faced by investigators when an incident occurs for which there are numerous eyewitnesses.
Any of these witnesses may hold potentially vital information about the incident and descriptions of the perpetrators i.e., information that will provide both critical leads for the investigation or compelling evidence in a trial.
However, investigators do not always have the resources in terms of time, expertise, or personnel to conduct detailed interviews with many witnesses shortly after an incident.
The quality of eyewitness accounts is time-critical. As the delay between witnessing and a formal investigative interview increases, so too does that amount of information forgotten. Another important threat to accurate witness recall over time is contamination of the original memory by inaccurate information encountered between witnessing the event and providing the police with an account of the incident. Information encountered from co-witnesses, friends, family, local, national, and social media, can all pose a serious threat to witness recall accuracy.
The SAI© provides a means for obtaining high quality evidence from witnesses at the scene of an incident, or shortly afterwards, with minimal drain on resources. Not only that, the act of completing an SAI© protects a witness’s memory against forgetting and exposure to post-event information, such that the quality of their evidence is maintained during the time that passes between witnessing an incident and being invited in to give a statement.
In addition to benefits of enhanced witness recall, the tool also enables investigators to ‘prioritise’ witnesses for follow-up interview meaning that key witnesses are less likely to be overlooked and that resources can be appropriately allocated. In addition, the use of a standardised tool to elicit witness accounts limits any suggestion of ‘improper’ interviewing techniques and reduces any pressure from police or other interviewers which might be inadvertently perceived by witnesses.
Studies reveal a 42% incease in valuable detail when using the SAI compared to a free recall interview.
How does the SAI work?
The SAI© is a protocol of instructions and questions, based upon well-established cognitive theories of remembering, that support eyewitnesses when recollecting and recording their memories of an incident.
To facilitate the recollection and reporting of memories, the two most effective components of the Cognitive Interview are used; Mental Reinstatement of Context and Report Everything. Further sections of the SAI© require witnesses to provide as much detail as possible about the appearance of the perpetrator(s), vehicle(s), and other relevant persons, such as other potential witnesses. Non-leading cues are provided in these sections to facilitate recollection. Witnesses are also asked to generate a sketch the general layout of the scene including positions of themselves in relation to other persons present (perpetrators and other witnesses). Instructions throughout request that witnesses complete the SAI© alone and provide the most complete and accurate account possible while avoiding guessing.
Completing an SAI© not only provides investigating officers with useful information, but helps strengthen and preserve the witness’s memory, thus preventing against forgetting and protecting against exposure to potentially misleading post-event information. This is because the act of retrieval enhances the subsequent retention and recall of information. This effect is proposed to occur, at least in part, due to the elaboration and activation of memory traces that can result when retrieval processes are engaged during remembering. Retrieval attempts can also facilitate subsequent remembering by creating different retrieval routes to access the originally encoded information. An early recall attempt can therefore increase the activation level of items of information in memory as well as the associations between them.
Having a ‘strong’ memory for an event offers some protection against exposure to misleading post-event information as people are more likely to notice discrepancies between their original memories for the event and any post-event information received. Research has shown that witnesses who complete an SAI© are less suggestible when face with items of misleading post-event information, or leading questions.
Developed, tested and refined over a decade
Used by Police forces and investigators globally
Key research findings
In early tests of the SAI, mock witnesses (comprising a sample of community volunteers of all ages and backgrounds) viewed a simulated crime event and were required to report as much as they could about what they had seen. Witnesses who completed the SAI tool reported 42% more correct details than those participants who were simply asked to report what they had seen.
In subsequent tests, mock witnesses who had completed the SAI tool shortly after witnessing the event provided almost 30% more correct details when interviewed after a delay than those who had not made an earlier recall attempt (Gabbert et al., 2009).
Subsequent research has replicated and extended these findings. Specifically, we have found that mock witnesses who complete an SAI after witnessing a simulated crime remember more information following a delay of one month, than do control participants (who have not completed an SAI) after a delay of one week. Furthermore, mock witnesses who complete an SAI are more resistant to the misleading effects of exposure to post-event information and produce more information in a subsequent cognitive interview (Gabbert et al.).
Ten years on, these initial findings have been replicated and extended by other labs around the world. A recent meta-analysis of studies using the SAI© has confirmed that witness accounts obtained via the SAI© result in more detailed accounts than other reporting formats, and that completing the SAI© soon after an event protects the memory of that event from forgetting and manipulation over time, leading to more detailed subsequent accounts (Horry et al., 2021).
What industry is it suitable for?
Over time, the original SAI© research programme has been significantly extended by the development of new tools to assist specific investigative needs identified by end-users, specifically, missing persons investigations, workplace accidents, and road traffic collisions.
These new SAI© tools have been developed in collaboration with stakeholders and end-users to ensure context-relevant adaptations. For example, the SAI-Missing includes the use of targeted retrieval cues designed to elicit personal details about the missing person, while the SAI-RTC prompts for information about precipitating factors in road traffic collisions. Data from experimental research and live trials with police forces confirm the efficacy and versatility of these new SAI© tools, relative to existing reporting formats. For example, an average increase of 35% for missing person descriptions (Gabbert et al., 2020), and an average increase of 57% for details relating to road traffic incidents, in comparison to the standard forms (Horry et al., 2021).
Please see the following pages for more information about the bespoke versions we have developed;
- Reporting information about workplace accidents and incidents (SAW-IT)
- Reporting information about a missing person (SAI-Missing and SAI for Locate International)
- Reporting information about a road traffic collision incident (SAI-RTC)
- Reporting information about an aviation incident (SAI-Aviation & Marine)
NHS Marauding Terrorist Incidents
We are currently working with the NHS on adapting the Self Administered Interview for marauding terrorist incidents.
SAI used in Aviation Incidents
In 2021 a version of the SAI was developed for aviation incident investigations, and used to great effect following a….
College of Policing endorse SAI
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A PowerPoint presentation can allow you to insert a YouTube Video or link so that you can play it during your presentation. The challenge is that most people don’t know how to embed a YouTube video in their presentation. Lucky for you, we are going to empower you on how to add YouTube videos to PowerPoint presentations with this article.
In most cases, to access video links during presentations, the user would copy links from slides and paste them into a browser. Of course, this might obstruct the flow of the presentation. It is also time consuming and unprofessional. Thus, to help you stay organized during presentations, we have provided a few brilliant tips on how to add YouTube videos to your PowerPoint presentations.
If you want to use our free wizard to customize the YouTube video before adding to PowerPoint click here.
Method 1: The simple method, on YouTube.com
Follow these simple steps:
- Open YouTube on your preferred browser.
- In the YouTube search box, type in a keyword of the video you wish to add to your presentation.
- Once the results are displayed copy the name of the video.
The second step is adding the YouTube Video in your presentation.
Follow these simple steps;
- Launch PowerPoint and open your presentation.
- Add a new slide or click on the slide on which you would like to add to the video.
- Navigate to the Insert tab.
- On the Insert tab, click Video > Online Video (A YouTube search box will appear).
- Type or paste the name of your YouTube video in the YouTube search box and press enter.
- Your YouTube video will appear amongst the search results.
- Click on it and then click insert at the bottom of the page.
- Your YouTube video will be inserted into the page (you can drag and resize the video as you please).
Preview the YouTube Video on the PowerPoint Presentation
Once you have your YouTube video on your slide, you can select it, then click on the playback tab located on the PowerPoint ribbon. To preview your video on the slide, you will need to click preview, then click on the play button. You can also switch to the playback tab that is on the ribbon to make choices about when and how the video plays.
How to Improve the Playback of PowerPoint Embedded Videos
PowerPoint utilises the video playing technology of internet explorer to allow you to play videos that are embedded in your slides. Of course, you should install the latest version of internet explorer for best results. It will certainly ensure that your videos play smoothly. However, it is not an obligation to open the internet explorer browser while playing the video. PowerPoint makes use of its underlying technology to play the videos that you add to the presentation.
Therefore, in conclusion… Adding videos to PowerPoint presentation has become a common skill in the modern world. The practice adds value and meaning to your presentation. Extinct, are the days when you would insert the URL manually in a browser to play a YouTube video during a presentation.
It can take you less than 2 minutes to add a video to your PowerPoint presentation. You only need to connect to the internet, and your video will play smoothly as long as you followed the right procedure while embedding the video.
Method 2: Embed as an “Online Video” in PowerPoint
Starting from version 2010, PowerPoint includes a built-in tool to insert a YouTube video onto a slide. Here are the steps to use it:
- Go to YouTube and find the video that you would like to embed into your presentation. Copy the link from the address bar.
- Open your presentation and select the slide in which you would like to place the video, go to the Insert tab, and choose Video → Online Video.
- Paste the link in the first address bar of the opened window. Using this field, you also can search for a video on YouTube directly. Click on the magnifying glass or press Enter on your keyboard to perform a search.
- Click on the thumbnail of the video and press Insert.
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The origins of the term Digital Engineering (DE) are found back in 1975, where DE was discussed in the context of electronic and logic circuit design. The term digital referred to the move from analogue to digital. Future applications were predicted to be “developing digital concepts and systems” (Hosseini et al., 2020) and product lifecycle management (PLM) – in the manufacturing context. The aim of DE is creating a seamless line of data through interoperability across heterogeneous systems, integrated information management, facilitating information utilisation and data exchange, during product lifecycle (McMahon et al, 2005).
Digital engineering (DE) is a niche area between production engineering, e.g. design engineering or civil engineering and systems engineering. The system and its elements, relevant processes, equipment, products, parts, functions, services, etc. in the operating environment must outline interfaces between systems and sub-systems and allow connection to larger systems.
The concept of DE is very relevant to construction industry as it is knowledge-intensive, with complex assets/systems, fragmented work settings and a scattered supply chain (Rezgui, Hopfe, & Vorakulpipat, 2010). To address these complexities, DE methods and technologies on construction industry can transform existing assumptions about data, information and knowledge management across the whole asset lifecycle. This is also transforming the way that construction companies approach business processes.
Initiatives and adaptations across the world
‘…refers to the digital interactions between design, construction, manufacturing and engineering, including Building Information Modelling (BIM): the digital modelling of a building or asset through design, construction and use. A core aspect of a CIP (continuous improvement process) will be to improve digital engineering processes.’
In Australia, the Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW) is championing DE and has also led the National DE Working Group with senior membership from governments across Australia, as a federally sponsored group established to lead the way towards a consistent national approach to DE for transport infrastructure.
Definitions of Digital Engineering (DE) in construction
In a paper by Golizadeh et al., (2018), in which the authors define DE as “integrating multiple digital technologies—integrating digitisation—based on Building Information Modelling (BIM) to harness the full potentials of these applications.”
TfNSW in the lead document on DE – Digital Engineering Standard (TfNSW, 2019) – defines it as “a collaborative way of working, using digital processes that enable more productive methods of planning, constructing, operating and maintaining TfNSW’s assets.” adopted independent of big data, BIM and IoT. In the definition provided in VDAS (Office of Projects Victoria, 2019), DE is “a convergence of emerging technologies such as BIM, GIS and other related systems for deriving better businesses, projects and asset management outcomes.”
Digital Engineering (DE) and Building Information Modelling (BIM)
The concept of DE has emerged as a more comprehensive approach to working on assets as opposed to Building Information Modelling (BIM) (Office of Projects Victoria, 2019). DE is a holistic concept that seeks to address BIM shortcomings with an emphasis on strategic and business-oriented aspects. Though many see the core elements of BIM and DE concepts as addressing distinct fundamental issues, some define them as similar (Northwood, 2013).
Others refer to DE as a concept broader than BIM. Typically, this revolves around the notion that DE is the outcome of integrating various technologies – including BIM – to improve efficiency. This sentiment is aligned with what some researchers propose: Duc (2018) offers the definition of DE as “the result of the crossover of BIM, Internet of Things (IoT) and big data” and other repots that DE is a broad term which gathers several other related technologies or processes together, such as Computer-Aided Design (CAD), BIM, Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Data Science, while BIM is the subset of DE for design and construction phases. Such definitions define BIM as a subset of a wider DE ecosystem. Here, discrepancy lies in the way boundaries between DE and BIM are defined.
A more contemporary suite of logic is that DE relies on BIM as its core element (Hampson & Shemery, 2018). It is under this notion that the list of technologies that integrate with BIM create DE. Others remain undecided, or believe that BIM can be the ‘wider ecosystem’, and can handle other relevant data, information, processes (see Golizadeh et al. (2018)). Definitions in this category offer competing lists of technologies to be integrated with BIM in creating DE.
Concluding remarks
Unlike BIM, DE is seen as a holistic business concept; it encompasses both a business approach and a set of engineering toolsets to apply scientific methods to large datasets for problem solving. These methodologies have roots in various disciplines and domains, where BIM is mostly confined to construction activities. Engineering ‘systems’ are thus the enablers of DE, that serve as hubs of product data (Golizadeh et al., 2018), to support collaborative design and production processes; use; traceability and management of information across the extended enterprise; and for all actors involved in the realisation and operations of facilities.
DE is an industry-agnostic term that can help initiate discussions and facilitate knowledge transfer to construction from other industries, such as manufacturing and computer science, where digital technologies have been highly developed, tested and diffused across these sectors. Learning from more mature sectors is a way forward for construction. Moving from a BIM-centric terminology towards DE is a step forward for further digitalising the construction sector and allowing knowledge externalities to contribute to shaping its future, as one step towards the adoption of Industry 4.0 in the construction domain.
- Building information modelling.
- Civil engineering soft and digital skills.
- Continuous improvement process.
- Lean construction.
- Lessons learned.
- Plan do check act.
- Plan of work.
- RIBA Plan of Work.
- The impact of digital on civil engineering.
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Multifunctional fluorescent nanoparticles for cancer surgery show promise
Even with pre-operative imaging techniques, surgeons still rely on visual inspection to locate malignant tissues during surgery. New research released today at the 2017 American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) Annual Meeting and Exposition may help surgeons better view and treat these tumor cells with engineered naphthalocyanine-based nanoparticles (SiNc-PNP) injected 24 hours before surgery, which then light up when they connect with the cancerous tumors.
In the study, “Single Theranostic Agent for Image-Guided Surgery and Intraoperative Phototherapy for Cancer Treatment,” researchers developed an activatable theranostic nanoplatform that can be used for two purposes: tumor delineation with a real-time near-infrared (NIR) fluorescence signal during surgery, and an intraoperative targeted treatment to further eliminate hard-to-remove tumors by non-toxic phototherapy.
“You can relate these nanoparticles like a light switch, they are off until the tumor cells turn them on,” said the study’s lead researcher Oleh Taratula, Ph.D., assistant professor of pharmaceutics, Oregon State University. “Tumor cells can be close to healthy tissue, blood vessels and more, making them challenging to remove. The surgeon can shine the near-infrared light on the now-glowing cells and these nanoparticles will absorb the light transferring it to a heat to eliminate the tumor cells.”
The developed nanoparticles were successfully delivered to, accumulated at, and even penetrated into the core of tumors in animal models. Subsequently, these activatable SiNc-encapsulated polymeric nanoparticles turned on the NIR fluorescence at the tumor site, offering high cancer-to-tissue contrast imaging.
The feasibility of activatable SiNc-PNP in the application of real-time intraoperative image-guided surgery was demonstrated using Fluobeam 800, an FDA-approved intraoperative NIR imaging system, during which sensitive fluorescence detection of cancer tumors was observed for tumor resection.
Phototherapy during surgery in mice demonstrated successful removal of the subcutaneous tumor guided by the fluorescence signal from SiNc. The NIR light was shown on the tumor 24 hours after injection (10 minutes) of the nanoparticles. Chemoresistant tumors, when treated with this single dose of phototherapy, were completely eradicated from the mice, with no tumor recurrence detected during the experiment.
Taratula added, “We think these nanoparticles could be a powerful diagnostic and treatment tool to enhance surgical outcomes and patient prognosis for a variety of cancers in the future.”
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On Wednesday 29 th September 2021, President of The National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (NGC), Mr. Mark Loquan, represented the state energy company at the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) 4th Annual Workshop on the Promotion of Natural Gas Demand.
The aim of this virtual workshop was to bring global industry stakeholders together in discussion around the prospects for natural gas in a low-carbon future; policy mechanisms for its deeper integration into the energy mix; as well as its growing importance to improving energy accessibility in new markets, the development of blue hydrogen and a cleaner transportation sector.
The agenda also covered a panel discussion on strategies for carbon and methane emissions reduction across the global natural industry, in pursuit of carbon neutrality. Mark Loquan participated in this panel alongside principals from energy companies across the world. Mr. Loquan’s presentation situated the need for cleaner energy in the context of a Caribbean region that is increasingly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. He emphasised the importance of youth education and skills development to building a more resilient and decarbonised future. He also shared NGC’s approach to methane reduction using satellite and infrared technology, as well as some perspectives on how sustainability of the broader energy sector can be achieved through collaboration, technology, education, policy and transparent reporting. | <urn:uuid:4ce642a8-abee-4ee5-81b8-4bdc76f5e576> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://media.ngc.co.tt/ngc-president-participates-in-gas-exporting-countries-forum-gecf-workshop | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571097.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810010059-20220810040059-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.941681 | 270 | 1.539063 | 2 |
ICTV Virus Taxonomy Profile: Cystoviridae
Poranen, M. M., & Mäntynen, S. (2017). ICTV Virus Taxonomy Profile: Cystoviridae. Journal of General Virology, 98 (10), 2423-2424. doi:10.1099/jgv.0.000928
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DisciplineSolu- ja molekyylibiologia
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The family Cystoviridae includes enveloped viruses with a tri-segmented dsRNA genome and a double-layered protein capsid. The innermost protein shell is a polymerase complex responsible for genome packaging, replication and transcription. Cystoviruses infect Gram-negative bacteria, primarily plant-pathogenic Pseudomonas syringae strains. This is a summary of the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV) Report on the taxonomy of the Cystoviridae.
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The team at Playforce work hard to help increase opportunities for physical activity and sport in schools and the wider community, and have been campaigning to tackle issues such as childhood obesity and the role sporting events play in inspiring children to live active lives for a number of years. In support of this goal, Playforce design equipment and outdoor spaces for schools and nurseries to encourage active play and exercise as part of a child’s daily routine.
I know that we were one of the lucky ones who avoided the cull of Building Schools for the Future because our building work had started and contracts signed. The next wave of Liverpool schools, who had worked so hard on their plans and buildings, were left bereft and cast covetous glances at we five schools who continued their build. They joined with the LA and local business men to attempt a rescue package and have, fingers crossed, united with a design and building company to re-build certain schools all with the same air-hangar infra-structure. And as this progresses, they are more and more looking for advice from our wave of schools to avoid the mistakes made: the stress and the anger; the feeling of the loss of independence and control; contracts signed because of emotional blackmail and brinkmanship. All of these so much a part of our collective experience. | <urn:uuid:d7a27a18-ad29-48be-a8eb-c7824934157e> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.innovatemyschool.com/article-content/tag/Facilities%20Management | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570871.10/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808183040-20220808213040-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.979179 | 265 | 1.523438 | 2 |
The visual and performing arts programs provide the quintessential backdrop for Glenholme students to thrive in. From metaphors to personification along with the laughter of comic relief, the audience and actors are the fabric of The Center for the Arts. Every Glenholme student has the chance to share their talent through the powerful tools of our arts program. Here they liberate their imaginations and bring creativity to life.
The Center for the Arts is a world-class creative facility for visual and performing arts, where students are exposed to many levels of theatrical production. The music building is impressively equipped with a state-of- the-art recording studio, a dance room and a variety of instruments for listening and learning. In art courses and activities, students learn about a variety of art mediums, techniques, and processes such as drawing, print-making and photography. The campus is filled with examples of student art, from self-portraits to still life, landscapes, murals and spectacular photography.
Artistic expression is embraced, respected, and nurtured at Glenholme. Students learn and develop leadership and social skills through the enjoyment of arts activities. Communication, creative thinking, problem-solving, accountability, adaptability, and relationship building are just a few. The understanding and experiences that the arts provides students allows them to increase their self-esteem and learn positive methods of expression. The goal of the visual and performing arts is to provide a therapeutic environment designed to offer experiences often unavailable to students with special needs in traditional schools. It provides students innovative tools that enhance their education. Glenholme believes the arts give students their own personal stairway to social confidence and success.
Acting in the dramatic arts is highly popular and alive here at The Glenholme School! Whether participation in a drama or improvisation class or preparing for a spot on the student news program, students practice and present their skills in many ways. Students may also participate in one or more of the large scale musical and non-musical stage productions that take place in the Center for the Arts for the family and community to attend and enjoy. There are also many opportunities for “behind the scenes” involvement as well. Students take part in set changes, lighting and sound implementation, costume and prop organizing, house ushers, and stage management.
Students can bring their creativity to life though the activities and classes in the visual arts program. From the studio to the gallery and even the stage, the students can prepare their crafts and designs to be displayed for all to see and enjoy! Set painting and designing is planned and produced by the students along side of their skilled teachers. Publicity in the forms of posters and programs for student productions is also designed by students. In photography, students learn how to take great snapshots and develop them in our very own dark room. Students can then learn the arts of digital designing and editing of their work on the computers in our technology lab.
From exploration to performance, the students are invited to experience the art of music. Some will join our chorus, others will learn to play the piano, drums or guitar and become inspired to present their skills at Open Mic, Cocoa Café; or upon the large stage in the Center for the Arts. Students can compose,arrange and record music in our very own recording studio. Special performances are scheduled throughout the year to highlight the hard work and dedication students achieve in their musical studies.
In keeping with The Glenholme School’s commitment to creative and artistic development, the dance department offers all students ample opportunities to expand their positive forms of expression and movement abilities. From Jazz to Ballet, from Modern and Contemporary Dance to Hip-Hop, students enjoy learning how to be versatile and improve their skills.
The Center for the Arts assists the school in their mission to provide an exceptional learning environment for students with special needs. Central to that mission is the Arts, an essential treatment tool of the Glenholme program. By providing diverse and creative means for promoting growth in social skills, the Arts is a particularly effective method for educating students with social, emotional and academic deficiencies. Success, especially for the students of Glenholme, includes a healthy educational experience rich in creativity and involvement only the Arts can provide. | <urn:uuid:4bac2482-ce98-413a-9391-fe0b724be204> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://theglenholmeschool.org/arts/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572221.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816060335-20220816090335-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.962017 | 873 | 2.390625 | 2 |
5G Use Cases for Video Streaming
Learn more about 5G and video streaming at Streaming Media East.
See complete videos and other highlights from Streaming Media West Connect on Streaming Media's YouTube channel.
Read the complete transcript of this video:
Eric Schumacher-Rasmussen: Let's start talking a little bit about 5G. It's still something on the top of everyone's mind. In fact, we have an upcoming cover story in Streaming Media magazine that looks at the trends in 5G.
Gordon Brooks: What we're seeing in 5G is, the B2C stuff is coming, but a lot of the B2B stuff is already there. Right? And so we're doing a production field test where we're taking,content from a major broadcaster--this one happens to be in New York--and we're moving it on Zixi over the internet into AWS. We're moving it from AWS into a different region into the AWS Wavelength zone. And then we're pulling it with a my5 device in Boston, and then we're displaying it with about 200 milliseconds of latency, and it's working extremely well, and it's all 4k. And then we're taking that content and we're doing a back. They've been running for quite a while now. These workflows that you think of as traditional workflow--because it's going to an IRD--I think of it as taking it to an MSO or affiliate. Those kinds of workflows for distribution and contribution are are going to be the first things to go for the media industry on 5G, and maybe we'll see contribution, business, transport, and distribution adding up to well more than a half of how people think they're going to use 5G.
Tim Siglin: And I think that's important that it does add when you aggregate those together. And even if you're talking about in-venue delivery as being part of the production process, the majority there is beyond direct-to-consumer. But I also think that understanding whether it can be used for contribution and distribution is something that we have to educate the marketplace for. Will that education be people looking at the tests that you've done and performed, or will that be them going out and trialing their own solutions? How do you think we educate the market to understanding that it's much more than just the contribution side?
Gordon Brooks: The first one we'll probably go live with is a distribution workflow to IRDs. And I think the way we'll educate the market is actually doing it in production and then talking about it. I think you'll see all the major cloud providers, all the 5G. We kind of look at the four Cs: content, carrier, cloud, and cellular, which is 5G/4G. It's how all those things come together for how you think about the the partnerships and how you get 5G to work. We'll do white papers, and we'll do things like that, but I think what we're going to do is get people live and then get the word out, and then give people opportunities to platform and show them how it works. And because it's not simple, it's not not just turn on 5G, there's a whole ton of nuances to this that we've never seen before that we're learning about as we go and put these in production. And we'll go out and share that information.
Tim Siglin: And also the variabilities of the types of 5G, because we've got an mmWave and the like.
Gordon Brooks: And just things like, you're going to have 5G and you're going to have 4G LTE advanced. And then you might have internet as your tertiary, and how do you do adaptive bit rates? Well, we do it in our software, or maybe you do it with HLS. But you have to really think about that. And then how do you do hitless failover? Or how do you do bonding? All very different things that most people have not seen before. So it's fascinating stuff. It really is.
Zixi CEO Gordon Brooks discusses factors driving the shift to remote workflows and virtualization in this clip from Streaming Media West 2020.
Zixi's Software-Defined Video Platform and live protocol are being used to deliver the 8K stream with AWS and Verizon for a major global broadcaster
5G holds promise for smart cities, smart vehicles, and industrial automation. For video streaming? Not so much.
Carriers are moving to standalone networks to fulfill 5G's true potential, but it remains a work in progress
InterDigital, one of the chief architects of generational telecoms developments, says true immersive video experiences are a bust at 5G
Zixi's Gordon Brooks and Streaming Media's Tim Siglin and Eric Schumacher-Rasmussen discuss recent survey results on the benefits of streaming architecture virtualization in this clip from Streaming Media West Connect 2020.
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Written evidence from Ralph Kinch [HAB0051]
In the introduction to this consultation it states “In 2007, the Law Commission published a report on the financial consequences of the breakdown of cohabitant relationships and recommended law reform.” However, since then the Government has introduce civil partnerships for those who wish to co-habit, avoid marriage and yet want to make a commitment to each other. Also, within marriage the law has already been changed to allow no religious element and same sex marriage.
If further law reform is proposed, which I personally perceive to be completely unnecessary, it has the potential to be used in cases where the individuals involved chose to neither marry or have a civil partnership specifically because they wanted to avoid any commitment. How could the law be framed so as to avoid spurious claims by people who chose to share a house or lodge in a house yet were not “co-habiting”.
It should also be noted that public commitment resulting in marriage gives significant societal benefits, including longer more stable relationships which benefit both individuals, employers and any resulting children. No religious element needs to be involved at all, with marriage law reformed to allow for completely secular arrangement. Giving legal rights to co-habitees will removes a significant incentive to make a public and lasting commitment.
Many of the legal rights included within marriage stem from the fact that it is intended to be a lifelong commitment. Such legal rights would be inappropriate for temporary relationships, though if someone does wish to make a permanent legal commitment via a will there is nothing to stop them from doing so.
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Water damage restoration service – San Rafael
Property owners in San Rafael suffer burst pipe damage regularly. Whether you’ve suffered from a natural disaster or a localized catastrophe such as a fire suppression activation, Critical Control is standing by to respond 24/7.
Water damage is more common when water gets into a structure or house by way of a flood, storm or burst pipe. Sometimes the damage is evident and evident. Sometimes, the damage is more subtle or unreported.
Remediation of water damage is more complicated than just drying out the interior. Modern methods for water damage remediation such as Critical Control, can often minimize damage that otherwise would need a total structural replacement.
Water Damage Restoration Guidelines Exist so call a Professional
A lot of times, property or home owners attempt to address water damage using DIY solutions found on the internet. This is a bad idea. There are guidelines for dealing with water damage and they require the skills and tools of professionals. The guidelines are set forth in the IICRC Standard Reference Guide or Professional Water Damage Restoration publication. The guide was created due to the necessity of professional standardisation of situations that involve water damage to buildings and homes as well as the risk they pose.
The IICRC guidelines assist restoration professionals like Critical Control to evaluate the severity and type of damage on each project.
These guidelines are crucial for water damage professionals. There are certain situations that require our bringing in the services of an Indoor Environmental Professional (IEP). An IEP is professional with the experience and knowledge to examine the health of a building, collect samples, get laboratory tests, and advise us on the category of water damage.
This is particularly important in cases where the building’s residents are at risk or have concerns about contamination.
Categories and Classes of Water Damage
Projects for water damage restoration are divided into two categories in accordance with the degree of the water infiltration is.
The water entering the building was classified according to its level of contamination. Category 1 means that the water is from a clean source such as burst water supply, or a sink or tub.
Category 2 water is characterized by significant levels of contaminants and can cause illness when it is inhaled or touched. These sources can be water that isn’t obvious as a risk like the discharge from washing machines or spills from toilets.
Category 3 water is grossly polluted, meaning it could have pathogenic, toxigenic or any other harmful agent in it. This usually means contamination by the backflow of toilets from the toilet trap and seawater, flooding from rivers and streams, or any other water flowing from the exterior of the building. This category of water can contain heavy metals, pesticides and regulated substances as well as toxic chemicals in it.
The IICRC has also established classes to follow when determining the degree of water intrusion to your property. The system is basically a set of guidelines for the saturation of the structure or the home.
Class 1 refers to the lowest amount of water and absorption. This happens the case when water comes in contact with less than 5% of building materials which absorb water. This is because the majority of substances affected by water do not absorb or hold water. Concrete, finished/coated wood, plaster or masonry.
Class 2 is a term used to describe water absorption and intrusion. It means that anywhere between 5% to 40% of the total ceiling, floor and wall is constructed of low-evaporation materials like plaster, concrete, wood or bricks and mortar.
Class 3 refers to the fact that around 40 percent or more of floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces are porous materials like carpet, insulation, fiberboard, etc. Other materials, such as cement or plaster that don’t absorb water have not been affected in any way.
Class 4 indicates that water has been deeply stuck in materials that do not easily absorb water like plaster, wood, concrete and bricks and mortar. This calls for special drying techniques and longer drying time.
How do you dry a water damaged home or Building Works
Physical extraction, dehumidification, and evaporation are the three main methods of removing water from buildings. The elimination of water that is liquid is at about 500 times more efficient than simply putting up with dehumidifiers and air mover. The faster the structure can dry, the more efficient. Both methods of extraction and dehumidification are affected by how much material is being removed.
Water damage experts employ various extraction methods. Some of our tools include subsurface tools, wands, self-propelled tools, and vacuum squeegees.
Once all water has been removed, any moisture remaining is dried with high-speed airmovers.
Submerged objects absorb water and moisture when it’s moistened. The substance becomes damp or wet because of this.
The degree of saturation is referred to as the point at which it is impossible to hold any more moisture. The greater the humidity, the closer the air is to being saturated.
The evaporation phase is the moment when water molecules shift from the state of liquid to a gaseous form. This process is known as evaporation.
In this way, the object no longer absorbs additional water from the atmosphere. This is known as the saturation point. the point at which evaporation begins. When saturation is reached the drying process starts.
High-efficiency air movers dry the object in two areas during the evaporation process. They create a strong airflow over the entire surface, that is controlled by a filter that is able to cover the entire area of the object.
A fan that moves air can move around 10 to 20% more air than a fan, or an ordinary fan used in the home.
The item is dried by airmovers around 10 times faster that in natural conditions where no air mover was employed.
The high-speed airflow dry the surface of the object and absorbs the moisture that has been drawn out by the air mover.
Using Heat To Assist The Drying Process
Heating is a crucial element of any water damage restoration project. In order to dry out any materials that have been affected by water, we make use of a number of different types of heaters.
Electric Heaters They are ideal to dry jobs that require several different heating sources. They come in a variety of power levels, which allows you to use multiple heaters at the same time.
It is also possible to turn off or off electric heat when the task is completed, but without impacting other heaters. This means that you could lower one heater, while increasing the wattage of another to maximize efficiency and reduce your energy costs.
Electric heaters are common in restoration projects since they emit virtually no emissions and use minimal amounts of water. The only issue is that they take longer to heat up, requiring longer drying time. process in general.
Hydronic Bioler (TES) Hydronic Bioler (TES), These boilers are able to heat quickly and emit very little carbon dioxide. They typically operate using propane or natural gas.
Hydronic boilers are different from electric heat as they don’t make use of forced-air heat to spread heat. This makes it difficult to heat large areas evenly with these heaters. They are also able for dry work that does not require walls or ceilings to be able to stand in place.
Hydronic boilers are often employed when there isn’t enough electrical power to power electric heaters. They are capable of producing radiant heat and keep your drying space warm without the requirement of an electric source.
To dry houses and buildings which have suffered damage due to flooding, we employ low Grain Refrigerant (LGR) Dehumidifiers.
The LGR Home Dehumidifier can remove 170 pints of water from damp structures that have suffered severe water damage within 24 hours.
The dehumidifier in your home can remove water from the air in the same manner as an LGR Refrigerant Dehumidifier. It can also get rid of up to 99 percent of the mold spores that are airborne through the elimination of condensation.
Repairing Wood Floor Water Damage
It is crucial to get rid of flooring that has been damaged by water to allow repairs to be completed starting from the subflooring.
The subflooring must be removed and repaired first. Then the affected hardwood boards must be sanded or replaced. After these repairs are completed, the entire floor should be sanded and refinished to guarantee a uniform appearance.
Water Damage To Carpeting
Floods can cause severe damage to your home and cause it to be costly and difficult to repair. Even if water is eliminated from the area right away, there’s the possibility that you’ll need to replace your flooring eventually.
It would be devastating to discover that your home isn’t in the best condition after spending so much time and money to repair it.
It is crucial to determine the extent of damage as soon as is possible. One of the first things that must be resolved is whether or not the damaged area should be replaced. There is a way to clean the carpet, then use it once dry. This will eliminate any worries about the growth of mildew or persistent smells.
Salvaging Carpet After a Water Damage Event
You may notice stains on your carpet if the water damage was very extensive. In some cases, you may need to replace your flooring to eliminate the stains. Another aspect that may prompt you to think of replacing your carpet is the persistent and strong scent. If it is, then you will likely require replacement of both the padding and carpet.
The next step in determining whether or not you need to replace your carpet is to assess whether the flooring is able to be professionally cleaned and dried. Professionals will be able to aid you in determining the severity of the damages were. Our team will evaluate the carpet and decide if it should be replaced or repairable. Be aware that some methods used for drying can also harm the carpet further even if it’s already in poor condition.
Several factors will influence the need for padding or carpet is a good idea to replace it.
- How much water got onto your carpeting?
- How long did the water sit on the carpet?
- What was the source of the water?
Do your carpets get professionally cleaned, dried and disinfected?
The carpet’s ability to remain clean can be affected if the padding beneath it has been damaged. Although your carpet may have dried quickly, mildew growth may still be present when the padding beneath is not dried.
Professional carpet cleaning service is the best way to make sure your carpeting is clean and dry after the flood. After the job is completed you’ll be able to make an informed decision about the state of your carpet. It is also possible to decide whether to replace it.
Drywall that has been damaged by water
The degree of damage will determine the nature and way to repair drywall. Repairing water damage can be as easy as removing some drywall, cleaning the area, and then putting it back.
The flip side of the coin is that significant damage may need to be repaired completely, including walls studs and fiberglass insulation.
Drywall that has been damaged by water often contains mold spores that can’t be removed easily. In most instances drywalls will have to be replaced. We employ moisture testing tools that help us determine where and how extensive the water has grown. This allows us to isolate the areas that are damaged and limit the costs to areas that need to be repaired.
It also causes structural damage by causing the material to expand and shrink. After the wood has been moistened by water, it becomes much easier to break. The wood can be brittle if allowed to dry in water for too long.
This problem can be avoided by owners of buildings and homeowners immediately taking action to repair the structural damage caused by moisture-related issues that affect their property after flooding or other water-related damage.
Water Damage to the Foundation
Water damage to a house’s foundation can happen due to many reasons. While not all issues with water cause structural damage, it is critical to repair foundational problems as quickly as possible to avoid potential structural damage.
The water damage from foundations can result in a myriad of issues based on the way it is dealt with. If the damage is not addressed quickly, it can result in structural damage that is severe.
Roof Water Damage
Similar to foundation water damage roof water damage is also very common after natural disasters. Roof damage can lead to roof leaks, and can also cause damage to the foundation of a building or house.
Roof leaks are expensive and may have significant drawbacks. A leak in the roof could result in mold and mildew to develop, which could be deadly. A roof that is leaky could harm the roof truss system that can lead to structural damage to the roof.
Leaks from the ceiling could cause your rafters to decay and soften if you don’t deal with them right away. Electrical faults are also prevalent in the case of roof water damage that can lead to an electrical fire. All of these are excellent reasons to have roof water damage repaired quickly after a flood or any other sudden damage.
HVAC Water Damage
Your home may suffer structural damage if your HVAC system fails or faulty equipment is installed. If you do not have HVAC you’re opening the interior of your business or home to all sorts of issues. The growth of mold can cause a variety of very serious health problems.
Pipe water damage
If you’re suffering from pipe damage due to water, it is likely to be from a pipe that has burst in your home. When you’ve identified an issue, it’s essential to contact an expert to prevent the water from damaging the structure.
A burst pipe can cause devastating damage. When your pipes break they can let water into your home, causing severe damage , and may require water damage repair – an event that could bring with it structural damages.
Stop the water supply and call an expert IICRC-certified specialist with a firm for water restoration like Critical Control as soon as you spot damaged water pipes.
What’s the price to repair the water damage?
Water damage restoration cost per square foot
Repair and cleanup cost will differ based on the square footage you own. National Flood Services has the following breakdown of pricing for each square foot:
- Category 1: Clean water: $3.75/sq. ft.
- Category 2 gray water: $4.50/sq. feet.
- Category 3 black water: $7/sq. ft.
Are water damages insured by the homeowner’s insurance?
Insurance policies for homeowners are typically applicable if the source of the damage is sudden and accidental. According to the Insurance Information Institute, homeowners insurance policies can cover repair or replacement for a broken window, but not if the damage occurs as a result of neglect.
Damage from neglect may be defined as wear and tear to an object or surface due to exposure, lack of preventative maintenance, or general degradation. The Insurance Information Institute in the USA states that homeowners insurance will not cover damage caused by neglect.
A homeowners policy would not cover water damage due to flooding. Instead, a flood insurance policy is mandatory. Mortgage lenders might require flood insurance in specific areas. Flooding can be caused by storms, flooding ground or overflowing bodies of water or overflowing or surging bodies such as streams, lakes, rivers and oceans.
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TALLAHASSEE -- — Plowing through the tax cut plans, spending proposals and other promises of the U.S. Senate candidates in Florida, it is easy to get bogged down in the arcane details, distracted by the mind-boggling billions of dollars involved and lulled by the slogans.
Boiled down to the essentials, however, the candidates' backgrounds and stances reveal stark differences in their philosophies about government.
Just don't expect the candidates to make those distinctions perfectly clear.
"Floridians traditionally don't like hard-nosed politics," said Richard Scher, a political scientist at the University of Florida. "That's why the candidates fuzz up their ideological differences. They don't want to seem too extreme."
The major-party contenders -- Bill Nelson, a Democrat, and Bill McCollum, the Republican -- have campaigned for months with sugar-coated messages about scandals and tax cuts, personalities and prescription drugs.
But there is something more fundamental about this race. As a condensed version of the campaign for the presidency, this year's U.S. Senate battle is a fight over two contrasting views of the very role of government in the 21st century.
McCollum is a 20-year veteran of Congress with strong conservative credentials, not unlike those of Sen. Connie Mack, whom he hopes to succeed.
McCollum believes the nation's big budget surplus makes it possible not just to provide an across-the-board tax cut, but to finance a remodeling of government, making it feel smaller and work differently. When the job is done, the government would provide services with the help of market forces.
In the McCollum vision, for instance, Social Security can benefit from private investment accounts, and education can thrive with a shot of competition -- and today's strong economy provides the money to make those changes almost painless to the average citizen.
For Nelson, the state's insurance commissioner who has served in the U.S. House and state Legislature, the surplus provides the opportunity not to remodel today's government, but to shore up its eroded foundation.
Medicare, Nelson says, shouldn't be changed as much as expanded, with a government-provided prescription-drug benefit. Billions of dollars more should go toward building more public schools and hiring teachers, rather than to change the definition of public education.
Only in the final stages of the campaign have these views become clear.
"There are major disagreements between Nelson and McCollum," said Susan MacManus, a political scientist at the University of South Florida. "But it's hard for voters to discern it when their mostly fed these 30-second, finger-pointing ads."
Florida's diverse population pressures candidates to moderate their stands.
"If you don't go in the middle in Florida, you don't win," MacManus said.
McCollum, who trailed Nelson throughout most of the campaign, has said his main challenge would be to distinguish for voters how he perceives the role of government. "We're running our own race," he said. "We have to educate the voters on who I am ... I believe in better government, not bigger government. He [Nelson] believes in bigger government, more taxation and control over people's lives."
Nelson said his opponent has had no choice but to paint him as "liberal, liberal, liberal," but that "that's not my record" and he [McCollum] "is no raging moderate as he'd have you believe."
McCollum favors the elimination of taxes on capital gains and dividends and an end to the federal inheritance tax. He also favors a "flat tax" with few deductions on income.
McCollum, who became popular among GOP activists for being a House manager in President Clinton's impeachment, opposes abortion rights, and has advocated some gun control restrictions. He is against gay marriage, though he supports a hate-crimes bill to protect gays from discrimination.
The congressman from Longwood believes tuition vouchers for students of failing public schools are a state issue. And he wants to combine most federal funding programs into "accountability grants" that would be awarded to school districts on the condition they show academic improvement.
Nelson, meanwhile, supports abortion rights and advocates gun controls such as closing a loophole on gun show sales. He ardently opposes tuition vouchers because he thinks they rob money for public schools.
Nelson, who is possibly best known as the former congressman who rode the space shuttle, has campaigned on a platform not dissimilar to the presidential ticket. He favors a strong patient's bill of rights that allows residents to sue their HMOs, and he opposes any effort to partially privatize Social Security.
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Professor Schwarzenegger Welcomes Students to USC’s New Class Examining AB32
Last week, the Schwarzenegger Institute launched a new semester-long course at USC titled, “Environmental Policy from Idea to Passage: AB 32, The Global Warming Solutions Act.” The course is designed to walk students through the groundbreaking passage of AB 32, from idea to implementation. Co-taught by Governor Schwarzenegger, Academic Director Christian Grose, Environmental Director Senator Fran Pavley, and Global Director Conyers Davis, the class gives students exclusive insight into the world of policymaking. Other leaders who helped with the creation, passage and implementation of AB 32 will guest lecture throughout the semester.
Governor Schwarzenegger FaceTimed into the first class to pump up the nearly one hundered students present and said, “There are many environmental classes you can take, but there are very few—I don’t know of any, that really teach you how to get an environmental law passed, how you get something done from A to Z. This is why it so important to have this class with Senator Fran Pavley, who I worked really closely with.” Governor Schwarzenegger, who signed AB 32 in 2006, shared his excitement for the exclusive opportunity students have to learn from the key actors in the passage of this bill.
In fact, William Barrett, Western Regional Director of the American Lung Association (ALA), was the first guest speaker for the course; not surprisingly, since AB 32 was the first piece of legislation ALA advocated for. Barrett presented on the health impacts of air pollution and explained why the Global Warming Solutions Act was critical in the fight against climate change. His presentation helped students understand the importance of AB 32 and why it has been so widely accepted in most sectors.
Upcoming lecturers will focus on the impacts of climate change, California’s government structure, and the communications and coalition-building behind the success of AB 32. Those scheduled to speak include former Schwarzenegger Administration officials, California State Legislature policy analysts, activists, and private sector representatives.
In addition to hearing from extraordinary field experts, students will also have the opportunity to engage with elected officials in other states by encouraging them to learn and replicate successful climate policies from California and other states. This course takes a holistic teaching approach by not only guiding students through the history of AB 32’s passage, but also preparing them for real-world applications. The Schwarzenegger Institutes understands the importance of preparing the next generation of environmental leaders and hopes this class is beneficial for all students interested in the field. | <urn:uuid:73e042a7-5f81-4350-91c1-549d89f2c1bc> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://schwarzenegger.usc.edu/institute-in-action/article/gov.-schwarzenegger-senator-pavley-and-professor-groseteach-ab-32-class-at | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571097.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810010059-20220810040059-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.948645 | 520 | 2.046875 | 2 |
MINEOLA, N.Y. — Lucille Conlin Horn weighed barely two pounds when she was born, a perilous size for any infant, especially in 1920. Doctors told her parents to hold off on a funeral for her twin sister who had died at birth, expecting she too would soon be gone.
But her life spanned nearly a century after her parents put their faith in a sideshow doctor at Coney Island who put babies on display in incubators to fund his research to keep them alive.
The Brooklyn-born woman who later moved to Long Island, New York, died Feb. 11 at age 96, according to the Hungerford & Clark Funeral Home. She had been suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.
Horn was among thousands of premature babies who were treated in the early 20th century by Dr. Martin Couney. He was a pioneer in the use of incubators who sought acceptance for the technology by showing it off on carnival midways, fairs and other public venues. He never accepted money from their parents, but instead charged oglers admission to see the tiny infants struggling for life.
Horn and her twin were born prematurely in Brooklyn. She told The Associated Press in a 2015 interview that when her sister died, doctors told her father to hold off on a funeral because tiny Lucille, would not survive the day.
“He said, ‘Well that’s impossible, she’s alive now. We have to do something for her,'” Horn said. “My father wrapped me in a towel and took me in a cab to the incubator; I went to Dr. Couney. I stayed with him quite a few days; almost five months.”
Couney, who died in 1950 and is viewed today as a pioneer in neonatology, estimated that he successfully kept alive about 7,500 of the 8,500 children that were taken to his “baby farm” at the Coney Island boardwalk. They remained there until the early 1940s, when the incubators became widely used in hospitals.
He also put infants on display at the World’s Fair and other public venues during his career. There is no estimate on how many still are alive today.
Horn worked as a crossing guard and then as a legal secretary for her husband. She is survived by three daughters and two sons. She said she met Couney when she was about 19 and thanked him for what he had done.
“I’ve had a good life,” she said in 2015.
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A Declaration from Holy Hill
A Christian Call for Compassion and Justice
PREFACE: This statement reflects only the views of the BJRT’s editorial staff. It is written from an explicitly Christian perspective for two reasons. First, many of those who are executing relevant government policy identify themselves as Christians, and our editorial staff – comprised of Christians from different traditions – feels compelled to issue a statement responding to the injustices being done in the name of Jesus Christ. Second, as the GTU is a consortium of eight theological institutions and ten academic institutes and centers representing a wide variety of religious traditions and confessions, our editorial staff does not wish to speak on behalf of the entire consortium, although our general sentiments, in whole or in part, may be shared by many in the broader community.
The Berkeley Journal of Religion and Theology (BJRT) was founded in 2015 with the intention of hosting a variety of conversations in philosophical, religious, and theological studies. In the multi-traditioned and multi-religious milieu that comprises the Graduate Theological Union, people from radically diverse cultural, ethnic, and religious perspectives and practices come together in mutual understanding, challenging conversation, and rigorous scholarship. In the theologically rich environment of Holy Hill, we strive to celebrate our differences, stand in solidarity with the marginalized, and–most importantly–advance a universal love for all peoples, which typifies the best of our various religious traditions. The essential humanity which we share is grounded in mutual respect and compassion, which is the bedrock of the interdisciplinary and interreligious work being done on Holy Hill.
The BJRT’s editorial board is comprised of people from different Christian traditions. As people of ecumenical faith, our Christian traditions affirm a Creator who has made humanity in God’s own image. Thus all peoples have a common and Divine origin. This theological reality sustains the fundamental dignity and value of each human individual, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, nationality, or any other categories we might create for ourselves.
Our universal point of origin in God unites us as a human species. Therefore, when powerful persons and systems of government dehumanize the vulnerable and the poor among us, our collective humanity and the integrity of the human individual is diminished. In the person of Jesus, Christianity celebrates a God who has come to live among even the marginalized and oppressed, but this long-standing Christian doctrine becomes meaningless and empty of hope if we do not also follow the way of Jesus and stand in solidarity with those who continue to be unjustly scapegoated and victimized.
Thus, it is with great horror and sorrow that–in the space of just a few months–we have witnessed a cascading series of unjust actions directed against the poor and marginalized from the highest levels of our federal government. Recently, elected officials, federal and state law enforcement officers, and members of the United States military have acted directly and inhumanely against migrants and refugees fleeing unspeakable violence, poverty, and other dangers of incomprehensible magnitude.
Our hearts were collectively shattered when we heard and saw that children–even babies and toddlers–have been separated from their parents at the border, with no clear plan for reunification. This separation was and is cruel, and strategically so, intended to deter those seeking refuge and might otherwise hope for safety in the United States. Our country has inflicted irreparable harm and trauma upon innocent children. In so doing, we have diminished our own humanity, corroded our democracy, and have cheapened the freedom we espouse as a national value.
In ancient Rome, Christian martyrs were caged in holding pens and prisons as they awaited trial and condemnation in a society that regarded them as inferior, undesirable, and unpatriotic. In their times of persecution, early Christians experienced God’s solidarity with themselves, just as they also experienced the indifference and the depravity of their oppressors.
Likewise, those children–who are even now imprisoned and caged in concentration camps at our national border–are witnesses to God’s solidarity with those who suffer. They are also witnesses to the depravity of a country that frequently celebrates its national exceptionalism and imagines itself to be somehow “Christian.” In the orchestration of this separation, we ourselves have witnessed a cruel and even depraved indifference among those with political power, and among those with entrenched social privileges. The intentional targeting of vulnerable children has revealed a startling and deep hypocrisy among political and social operatives who posture as Bible-believing culture guardians while quoting Scripture against the weak, the suffering, and disempowered.
This is not an isolated incident. This is but the latest in a string of policy decisions that have steadily eroded our national psyche and the social safety-nets which protect impoverished families, the elderly, the differently-abled, and other marginalized groups. These calculated, dehumanizing actions and policies should alarm all Americans, regardless of religious or political affiliation. These actions and policies jeopardize the inalienable rights of every American in every state, and stand as a challenge to the basic human rights of people around the world. These actions and policies undermine the fundamental source of our enduring belief in liberty and justice–for all.
Though individually we identify with different Christian traditions, together we are united in declaring that now is the time for Americans to reject the abuse of the Christian gospel to inflict trauma and suffering upon the poor and vulnerable among us. We are united in declaring that now is the time for Americans to transcend religious particularism and party affiliation, to acknowledge the basic human worth of all peoples, and to stand united behind the core teachings of our shared Christian principles; faith, hope, and love are not abstract notions affirmed by our good intentions–we are obligated to act upon them.
In light of these events we, the staff of the BJRT, confess the following:
1. We believe in a God who created humanity in God’s own image.
Thus, we affirm that all people share a common human bond, and must therefore be afforded the inalienable rights of personal dignity and familial integrity.
Thus, we reject and condemn any pogroms and policies that dehumanize the weak and vulnerable among us while enshrining the privileges of the wealthy and the powerful.
2. We believe in a Christ who reconciled all people to himself, and who weeps in solidarity with all those children and adults who suffer under the weight of oppression and state-sponsored violence.
Thus, we affirm that the Church is called to follow Jesus, to be in solidarity with those who suffer and seek safety. Inasmuch as Jesus has said, “just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.” (Matt. 25:40), we affirm that authentic Christian discipleship welcomes “the least of these,” and shelters them in safety and dignity.
Thus, we reject and condemn any action that validates or seeks to validate the oppression of disempowered individuals and groups as an expression of Bible-based faith. We further reject and condemn actions that stop short of embracing those peoples on the basis of not having the right papers or the “right” citizenship.
3. We believe in a Holy Spirit who gives and affirms life in our world.
Thus, we affirm that the church is called to work in making our community and the wider world more humane and life-affirming. We are called to ensure that our social, cultural, political, and religious structures enable all creation to flourish.
Thus, we reject and condemn churches whose actions either destroy or endorse the destruction of the familial or bodily integrity of those without power or recourse. We further reject and condemn actions or speech that abuse scripture in an attempt to victimize peoples or rationalize such destructive actions.
4. We believe in a God who demonstrates the perfect embrace of diversity in one indissoluble unity.
Thus, we affirm that the church, as an image of the triune unity, is called to embody this diversity in unity as best as we are able. We further affirm that this obligates the church to work in ways that repair and reconciles peoples, communities, and the world, just as the church is called towards its own repentance and redemption.
Thus, we reject and condemn those who seek to marginalize peoples, divide communities, or encourage hatred towards particular peoples, classes, races, or nations. We further reject and condemn those who remain silent in the face of evil, inasmuch as silence in the presence of evil constitutes consent.
We, the editorial board of the BJRT, confess and affirm these basic Christian truths and commitments. In so confessing, we recall the earlier witness of our theological ancestors, who encountered injustice in their own contexts and faithfully resisted. Facing arrest and imprisonment, Dietrich Bonhoeffer reflected on the “very real danger of our drifting into an attitude of contempt for humanity.” In this time of great turmoil, as basic human rights are disregarded for political expediency, let us also recall the warning of Martin Luther King, Jr., penned in a letter written from a Birmingham jail: “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” In remembering these saints, we confess these truths and commit ourselves to exercising compassion, love, and peace; we commit ourselves to remaining vigilant against evil, hatred, complacency, and indifference in the face of human suffering; we commit ourselves to finding concrete ways to resist injustice in our time.
Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Letters and Papers from Prison, ed. Eberhard Bethge (New York: Touchstone Books, 1997), 9.
Martin Luther King, Jr., A Testament of Hope: The Essential Writings and Speeches, ed. James Washington (New York: HarperOne, 2003), 290. The text is available online here.
Founding and Managing Editor, BJRT
Ph.D. cand., Systematic and Philosophical Theology, GTU.
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
Justin Mark Staller
Book Review Editor, BJRT
Ph.D. cand., Christian Spirituality, GTU.
Robert Peach, Ph.D.
Copy Editor, BJRT
Graduate Theological Union
Rev. Ineda P. Adesanya
Historical and Cultural Studies of Religion Dept. Editor, BJRT
Ph.D. student, Historical and Cultural Studies of Religion, GTU.
American Baptist Churches USA
Therese Bjørnaas, Ph.D.
Theology and Ethics Dept. Editor, BJRT
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On July 1, 2019, new rules came into effect through Rowan’s Law, to improve concussion safety in amateur competitive sport.
If you are an athlete under 26 years of age*, parent of an athlete under 18, coach, team trainer or official and your sport organization has advised that you need to follow the rules of Rowan’s Law you need to:
* Exception: A sport organization that is a University, College of Applies Arts and Technology or other Post-Secondary Institution will be advising athletes of any age that they need to follow the rules of Rowan’s Law.
Concussion Awareness Resources will be available in the following three formats:
Under Rowan’s Law, if your sport organization has requested it, you are required to review one format each year. All three formats contain similar information. Choose the format that suits your learning style. Currently, only the e-booklet is available for your review.
Learn about the Concussion Awareness Resources that amateur athletes, parents, coaches, team trainers and officials are required to review.
Everyone can help recognize a possible concussion if they know what to look for.
A person with a concussion might have any of the signs or symptoms listed below. They might show up right away or hours, or even days later. Just one sign or symptom is enough to suspect a concussion. Most people with a concussion do not lose consciousness.
“Red flags” may mean the person has a more serious injury. Treat red flags as an emergency and call 911.
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MAY 21, 2021
THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
The University of Arizona College of Humanities presents the 3rd annual Dorrance Lecture Series: Humanities Innovators in a Tech World.
Sponsored by the Dorrance Scholarship Programs, the symposium brings together outside thought leaders, Humanities faculty and students in the Dorrance Scholarship Programs for lectures and discussion about the intersection between the humanities and advanced technologies, like artificial intelligence and robotics.
As technological advances bring us closer to a digital future, the humanities are vital to understanding the world. In the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the fusion of technologies is blurring the differences between the physical, digital and biological. Big data, artificial intelligence and genetic science present grand challenges that need the perspective and context of the humanities. Join us for a series of conversations about the ways human skills, human knowledge and human ingenuity are essential to making the most of these technological breakthroughs.
The 2021 event has concluded, but recordings of each presentation can be watched at the links below.
Friday, May 21, 2021
Starting 10 AM (Arizona Time)
Of Machines and Men: The Moral Questions of Artificial Intelligence
Broad Band: Yesterday’s Female Internet Pioneers
Building the Sustainable, High Performance Organizations of Tomorrow
Moderated discussion with all three speakers
Dr. Sunyoung Yang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of East Asian Studies. Her research and teaching interests concentrate on the influence of new media and digital technologies on society with a focus on youth, labor, and gender issues in Korea and East Asia. She is currently conducting research on the history of the Asian Internet for her second book titled, The Internet Made in Asia: The Cosmopolitics of Engineers.
Dr. Bryan Carter is an Associate Professor in Africana Studies, specializing in African American literature of the 20th century with a primary focus on the Harlem Renaissance and a secondary emphasis on digital culture. Dr. Carter is also the founding Director of the Center for Digital Humanities in the College of Humanities.
Dr. Matt M. Mars is an Associate Professor of Agricultural Leadership and Innovation and the Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Agricultural Education in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. His research focuses on the educational and organizational factors and dynamics that foster agricultural and community development. His research is notably interdisciplinary with collaborations that intersect communication, ecology and marketing. | <urn:uuid:99caa8af-6904-419f-ac24-a4f224bd12a7> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://humanitiestech.arizona.edu/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571097.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810010059-20220810040059-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.90296 | 510 | 1.929688 | 2 |
Last updated on January 15, 2021
Beautiful, healthy skin does require a bit of time and effort. You will never have great skin if you only focus on one or the other. You can improve the quality of your skin in many ways. Some great advice is in the following article.
If you want to keep your skin looking youthful, try sleeping on your back, not with your face against the pillow. Research done in Japan shows that wrinkles increase as the day goes by, thanks to the effects of gravity. Sleeping on your back makes gravity work in your skin’s favor, and it also prevents your skin from acquiring wrinkles from being pressed against your pillow.
Apple cider vinegar can be a natural, and effective, treatment for acne. Use half apple cider vinegar and half water as your toner daily to help your skin maintain the proper pH balance. A proper pH is essential in keeping skin healthy and preventing acne break outs.
Lower your stress levels to improve the health of your skin. When you are overly stressed, your skin can become more sensitive and have adverse reactions. If you manage the stress levels in your life, your are giving your skin the opportunity to glow.
Everyone wants smooth, clear radiant skin, but learning which skin care tips are myths may be the best way to attain that goal. While all of these suggestions claim to improve the condition of your skin, many of them are actually harmful to it. For example, washing your face with soap is often touted as a means to fight acne. However, soap can remove essential oils from your skin, resulting in dryness and rashes. Microdermabrasion is supposed to smooth your skin and unclog pores, but leading dermatologists assert that it is a useless procedure and quote a study that found that it could cause acne. Many people use tanning booths that don’t include UVB rays, believing that they are safe. However, the UVA rays to which they are exposing themselves can also cause premature aging and skin cancer. Use caution when using any skin care product or technique. Talk to your doctor or a dermatologist to find out which methods really work.
Chose recyclable and recycled packaging for your skin care products. With the amount of skin care lotions and potions out there, too many containers end up in landfills. Seek companies with solid recycling processes in place. It is no good to buy natural products in bottles that cannot be easily recycled.
Reduce your alcohol consumption for great skin. While a drink or two per day is acceptable (and some studies say even beneficial), any more than this can cause more harm than good. Excess alcohol consumption can lead to your skin producing too much oil, as well as cause enlarged pores.
If you are tailoring your skin care techniques for maximum anti-aging results, do not underestimate the power of a healthy diet. This aspect is more important than any amount of creams or lotions. Eat a well balanced diet laden with fruits and vegetables. Renew your skin from the inside out.
During dry winter months, it’s important to keep your skin as moist as possible. Dry skin is uncomfortable, unattractive and sometimes, painful. Hand lotion is cheap and will keep your hands moist. Other lotions can be used anywhere on the body. Make sure to also keep lip balm handy, as chapped lips can be a nuisance.
Dark spots from sun damage or acne scarring can make your skin appear older. Eliminate these by using a daily cream made especially for fading spots. Products that contain hydroquinone will make the biggest impact on clearing up your skin. Apply the product twice a day after washing your face, and you will start to see results in four weeks.
Apply your most powerful serums at night rather than at the beginning of the day. The reason? Your body temperature increases while you sleep, which means that your product will penetrate slightly deeper than it would during the day. Plus, you reduce the risk of rubbing it off with your hands.
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Rosa Parks quotes will live for generations to come. She is known as the first lady of civil rights. You have probably heard the world's most famous and wealthiest people using Rosa Parks' famous quotes. Her words empower people to fight civil injustices, break free from racism, and focus on their dreams.
Some people call Rosa Parks The Mother of the Freedom Movement. On 1st December 1955, she refused to vacate her seat for a white passenger as ordered by James Blake, the bus driver. The incident led to the Montgomery bus boycott, and thousands of Black bus drivers joined the course.
Rosa Parks quotes and what they mean
The Black demonstrators demanded whoever comes first should be the first to be served, more drivers to be hired, and courtesy from White people. Rosa Parks' quotes on the bus got famous, thus forcing the US court to ban the rule of bus segregation. So, what are some quotes that Rosa Parks said?
Quotes from Rosa Parks about civil rights
The legend's full name was Rosa Louise McCauley. She was born in Tuskegee, Alabama, on 4th February 1913. It was the most racist time in US' history. Here are her quotes about civil rights.
- It is better to protest than to accept injustice.
- We will really be set back if people don’t take the time to learn about the candidates who are concerned about the well-being of all the citizens and vote.
- Victory or defeat? It is the slogan of all-powerful militarism in every belligerent nation.
- As long as there is unemployment, war, crime and all things that go to the infliction of man’s inhumanity to man, regardless – there is much to be done, and people need to work together.
- I would like to be known as a person who is concerned about freedom and equality and justice and prosperity for all people.
- I would like to be remembered as a person who wanted to be free for others to find freedom.
- If I can sit down for freedom, you can stand up for children.
- It was just a matter of survivalーlike getting off the roadーso we could exist from day to day.
- I cannot stop or sit still. As long as a child needs help, as long as people are not free, there will be work to do.
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Rosa Parks' quotes about accomplishment
Rosa’s mother, a teacher, moved with her children from Pine Level to Montgomery, Alabama, when Rose was 1. Leona sent Rose to high school and later a laboratory school for Black people at the Alabama State Teachers’ College. The teen dropped out of Grade 11 to take care of her sick mum, who unfortunately passed away. These misfortunes did not stop her from leaving a legacy
- Long ago, I set my mind to be a free person and not to give in to fear.
- I had no idea that history was being made. I was just tired of giving up.
- You cannot always control the powers-that-be. You just have to have faith and stand by the things you believe in.
- I don’t think there is anything such as complete happiness.
- Nothing in the Golden Rule says that others will treat us as we have treated them. It only says that we must treat others in a way that we would want to be treated.
- If I stayed angry at other people, I would miss finding friends among those I was angry with.
- Each person must live their life as a role model for others.
- I learned to put my trust in God and to see Him as my strength.
- As a child, I learned from the Bible to trust in God and not be afraid.
- Since I have always been a strong believer in God, I knew that only He could get me through that next step.
- Prayer and the Bible became a part of my everyday thoughts and beliefs.
- God has always given me the strength to say what is right.
- I felt the Lord would give me the strength to endure whatever I had to face.
- I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up, this diminishes fear.
- Without vision, people perish, and without courage and inspiration, dreams die.
- I do the very best I can to look upon life with optimism and hope and look forward to a better day.
- I think when you say you’re happy, you have everything that you need and everything that you want, and nothing more to wish for. I haven’t reached that stage yet.
- There is no future without education.
- One person can change the world.
- To bring about change, you must not be afraid to take the first step. We will fail when we fail to try.
- There were times when it would have been easy to fall apart or to go in the opposite direction, but somehow I felt that if I took one more step, someone would come along to join me.
- Black women are very capable of leading our organizations. I firmly believe that.
- It takes more than one person to bring about peace – it takes all of us.
- It is better to teach or live in equality and love than to have hatred and prejudice.
- Stand for something, or you will fall for anything. Today's mighty oak is yesterday's nut that held its ground."
- If you want to be respected for your actions, then your behavior must be above reproach.
- I will no longer act on the outside in a way that contradicts the truth that I hold deep inside.
- I will no longer act as if I were less than the whole person I know myself inwardly to be.
- I am leaving this legacy to all of you to bring peace, justice, equality, love and a fulfilment of what our lives should be.
- I should not set my sights lower than anybody else just because I was black.
Racism quotes by Rosa Parks
Racism was prevalent during her time, and she didn't approve of it as is was the case with many activists. Below are popular racism quotes by Rosa Parks:
- Arrest me for sitting on a bus? You may do that.
- I had given up my seat before, but this day, I was especially tired. Tired from my work as a seamstress and tired from the ache in my heart.
- I paid the same fare as others, and I felt violated. I was not going back.
- Racism is still with us. But it is up to us to prepare our children for what they have to meet, and, hopefully, we shall overcome.
- I knew there was something wrong with our way of life when people could be mistreated because of the colour of their skin.
- People always say that I didn’t give up my seat because I was tired, but that isn’t true. I was not tired physically. No, the only tired I was, was tired of giving in.
- At the time I was arrested, I had no idea it would turn into this. It was just a day like any other day. The only thing that made it significant was that the masses of the people joined in.
- That was a difference between black slaves and white indentured servants. Black slaves were usually not allowed to keep their names, but were given new names by their owners.
- Our existence was for the white man's comfort and well-being; we had to accept being deprived of just being human.
- One of my greatest pleasures there was enjoying the smell of bacon frying and coffee brewing and knowing that white folks were preparing instead of me.
- What I learned best at Miss White’s school was that I was a person with dignity and self-respect.
- Racial pride and self-dignity were emphasized in my family and community.
May these Rosa Parks quotes inspire you to rise and rebuild your life. You should never bow down to your oppressors. Just like Rosa Parks, fighting for your rights will make you a boss, not a slave.
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A pair of ponies rescued after being confined to a concrete yard for over a year have been nursed back to health by a Devon charity.
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Please take my hand, my precious friend, and lets walk barefoot through the
sand. As we walk let’s try to make sense of life and all of its many
complicated variables. Do you see the water continually washing against the
sea shore? Did you notice the water dragging sand and pebbles away with each
wave? That represents ” father time.” We have no more power over the ocean
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Do you see the clouds starting to form over-head? Do you realize that we
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though we would love to see the sky stay sunny and bright, nature in all its
awesome power will invariably have its own way. Darkness, and stormy weather
are a fact of life. Maybe our only choice is to accept it, or is it?
Do you see the seagulls flying free and casually through the air? Do you
realize that their freedom can be threatened and taken away in a split
second of time? In their innocence, they can become prey to devastation and
death at the hands of cruelty and disregard for the significance of their
life. A fisherman may think it is fascinating to throw them a worm on a
hook. Or a group of bored teen-agers may find it entertaining to use them as
target practice. Their lives like ours, are vulnerable and full of possible
mishaps. Maybe our only choice is to accept it, or is it?
Do you see how high and powerful the waves are rising as the thunderstorm
gets nearer? Do you feel the passionate emotion the untamed ocean is
provoking? Emotions such as anger, rage, animosity, and ultimately danger.
The ocean is like life, sometimes smooth and beautiful and sometimes so out
of control as to cause heart-ache, harm or death. But we have no power or
control over the ocean. Maybe our only choice is to accept it, or is it?
The beach and all its beauty can instantly and without warning turn into an
inferno of fierce high seas, and brutal winds, gruesomely destroying and
causing turmoil. Just as life can be so very wonderful and joyful one moment
and then take a tragic turn towards disaster in a matter of seconds. Maybe
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Life and its hardships and tragedies, are just like the other variables of
nature. We must learn to appreciate the beauty around us. We must enjoy to
the fullest the peaceful, joyful moment. The course of our life can change
in a split second of time. Maybe our only choice is to accept it, but is it?
We all have choices, we all have some amount of control over our destiny.
Although we can not change everything, it is important to strive our hardest
to alter the things we can. We can touch and enjoy the feel of the sand and
pebbles, taking comfort in their reminder to be as productive as possible
because time stops for no one. We can take shelter from the thunderstorm
and at the same time marvel at its brilliance and power. We can prepare for
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what you can do to change your own state of affairs, and in doing so
actively fight for a happier more fulfilled future. Don’t sit back and be
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World Day For Decent Work 2016: End Corporate Greed
#WDDW16: Unions calling for decent work around the world
Now in its 9th year, World Day for Decent Work (WDDW) is a day set aside by the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) for trade unionists and others to reiterate our call not just for jobs at any price but decent jobs, with respect for the people who do them. It’s what trade unionism is about, and goes beyond simply protesting about what’s wrong – although we do that too, as the ITUC theme for the day, End Corporate Greed! shows – but also argues for what’s right.
Decent work is a concept developed by the tripartite International Labour Organisation (ILO), the UN’s workplace agency, and it defines decent work as based on four pillars – more and better jobs, social security, rights at work and social dialogue: unions and employers working together – sometimes with governments – to improve conditions at work.
In Bangladesh, unions still reeling from the latest factory fire have drawn attention to the role decent work can play in delivering the new Sustainable Development Goals adopted by world leaders last year to abolish poverty by 2030. To demonstrate that decent work isn’t just missing in developing countries, in Canada, the Ontario provincial government found in 2013 that approximately 80% of the retail workplaces inspected had violations of the Employment Standards Act, which makes the case for more responsible investment everywhere. And in South Africa, the main trade union confederation COSATU has called on workers to demonstrate today for decent work.
The European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) is using the day to promote its campaign for higher wages: Europe deserves a pay rise! (“Because we’re worth it” couldn’t be used because we were worried about how L’Oreal’s lawyers might react!) And trade unionists in the capital cities of Europe – including London – have issued a joint declaration that calls for a renewed European social model.
Closer to home, Unite are running a campaign around World Day for Decent Work to encourage members to think about and discuss what decent work means to them, and promoting a call for five basic rights at work developed by their young members: a wage you can live on; safe, secure work; guaranteed hours each week; training, development and career opportunities; and a collective voice and union representation.
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What are the meanings behind the red blue white and yellow colors of the ASEAN logo?
The ASEAN Emblem represents a stable, peaceful, united and dynamic ASEAN. The colours of the Emblem — blue, red, white and yellow — represent the main colours of the crests of all the ASEAN Member States. … Red depicts courage and dynamism. White shows purity and yellow symbolises prosperity.
What does the paddy and the Blue Colour represent in the ASEAN flag?
Flags of the World: ASEAN Flag
The emblem on the ASEAN flag consists of ten paddy or rice stalks set in the middle of a red circle. … The blue background symbolizes peace and stability, the red circle stands for courage, while the white outline of the emblem represents purity.
What are the meaning of the symbols colors numbers and shapes used in the ASEAN emblem and what is the significance of rice in the artistic and cultural traditions across ASEAN?
Blue represents peace and stability, red depicts courage and dynamism, white shows purity and yellow symbolises prosperity. The ten bound stalks of rice in the centre of the Emblem represent the member states of ASEAN. … The circle represents the unity of ASEAN.
What does Asean flag symbolize?
The ASEAN Flag represents a stable, peaceful, united and dynamic ASEAN. The colours of the Flag — blue, red, white and yellow — represent the main colours of the flags of all the ASEAN Member States. The blue represents peace and stability. Red depicts courage and dynamism.
Which country in ASEAN has never been colonized?
Despite attempts at colonization, Thailand was never colonized. Known as the Kingdom of Siam, in the nineteenth century, it was surrounded by the colonized countries of French Indochina and British Burma.
Countries Never Colonized 2021.
What are the 11 ASEAN countries?
Southeast Asia is composed of eleven countries of impressive diversity in religion, culture and history: Brunei, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, Timor-Leste, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
What does the ear of paddy represent?
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Benefits of paying with cryptocurrency
Why the need for bitcoin in the first place, if there are already so many traditional means of making payments? A key element of bitcoin is its decentralized status, meaning that it is not controlled or regulated by any central authority. This immediately distinguishes it from fiat currencies. Bitcoin payments are processed through a private network of computers linked through a shared ledger. Each transaction is simultaneously recorded in a “blockchain” on each computer that updates and informs all accounts. The blockchain serves as a distributed ledger and obviates the need for any central authority to maintain such records.
Bitcoins are not issued by a central bank or government system like fiat currencies. Rather, bitcoins are either “mined” by a computer through a process of solving increasingly complex mathematical algorithms in order to verify transaction blocks to be added to the blockchain, or they are purchased with standard national money currencies and placed into a “bitcoin wallet” that is accessed most commonly through a smartphone or computer.
El Salvador made Bitcoin legal tender on June 9, 2021.2 It is the first country to do so. The cryptocurrency can be used for any transaction where the business can accept it. The U.S. dollar continues to be El Salvador’s primary currency.
Benefits of Bitcoin
Now that we have seen a brief overview of what bitcoin is, we can better understand how this leading cryptocurrency provides potential benefits to its users.
The primary draw of bitcoin for many users, and indeed one of the central tenets of cryptocurrencies more generally, is autonomy. Digital currencies allow users more autonomy over their own money than fiat currencies do, at least in theory. Users are able to control how they spend their money without dealing with an intermediary authority like a bank or government.
Bitcoin purchases are discreet. Unless a user voluntarily publishes his Bitcoin transactions, his purchases are never associated with his personal identity, much like cash-only purchases, and cannot easily be traced back to him. In fact, the anonymous bitcoin address that is generated for user purchases changes with each transaction. This is not to say that bitcoin transactions are truly anonymous or entirely untraceable, but they are much less readily linked to personal identity than some traditional forms of payment.
The bitcoin payment system is purely peer-to-peer, meaning that users are able to send and receive payments to or from anyone on the network around the world without requiring approval from any external source or authority.
While it is considered standard among cryptocurrency exchanges to charge so-called “maker” and “taker” fees, as well as occasional deposit and withdrawal fees, bitcoin users are not subject to the litany of traditional banking fees associated with fiat currencies. This means no account maintenance or minimum balance fees, no overdraft charges and no returned deposit fees, among many others.
Standard wire transfers and foreign purchases typically involve fees and exchange costs. Since bitcoin transactions have no intermediary institutions or government involvement, the costs of transacting are kept very low. This can be a major advantage for travelers. Additionally, any transfer in bitcoins happens very quickly, eliminating the inconvenience of typical authorization requirements and wait periods.
Like with many online payment systems, bitcoin users can pay for their coins anywhere they have Internet access. This means that purchasers never have to travel to a bank or a store to buy a product. However, unlike online payments made with U.S. bank accounts or credit cards, personal information is not necessary to complete any transaction.
Because users are able to send and receive bitcoins with only a smartphone or computer, bitcoin is theoretically available to populations of users without access to traditional banking systems, credit cards and other methods of payment.
Cryptocurrency is a new payment method based on blockchain technology.
By means of smart cryptography or encryption unique and divisible digital currencies are created.
The transaction costs of cryptocurrencies are low and payments can take place almost immediately and worldwide.
Cryptocurrencies can be stored in a digital wallet (wallet) that you can manage from your computer, your phone or that you can store in a hardware wallet (a kind of USB stick). This can be done with the Ledger Nano S.
This hardware wallet offers the possibility to take your cryptocurrencies nywhere.
An alternative is to store your cryptocurrency on a credit card. The company TenX is developing this.
As long as you know the password / passphrase of your digital wallet, the crypto coins are completely under your management and ownership and no one else can use it.
This is in contrast to the money you put on a bankaccount, which from a legal point of view is no longer yours. When you deposit money into your bank account, you become a creditor of the bank, that manages your money on your behalf.
In transactions that you carry out with ‘your money’, the bank acts as an intermediary between you and a third party. In regard to these transactions, you trust that the bank will perform the transfer as you intended.
It works differently with cryptocurrencies. You immediately do business with other people without the intervention of a bank or third party. Transactions with cryptocurrencies are peer-to-peer transactions or transactions from people to people.
Approximately 2 billion people worldwide do not have access to a bank account. Many of these people do have a mobile phone.
Crytocurrencies and blockchain technology make it possible for these people to carry out financial transactions via biometrics and a mobile phone and thus increase their prosperity.
The trust for a transaction with cryptocurrencies is not derived from an institution as a bank but from the computer code of the specific cryptocurrency. A frequently heard term in the crypto world is therefore: “trust the code”.
Confidence in the code is greater as more people use the specific blockchain and / or more security guarantees or better encryption are built into the code.
Sometimes the duration or history of a blockchain is also a guarantee of the trust that users derive from the blockchain.
In order to be able to execute transactions through a bank, you are obliged to provide extensive personal information. For payments with cryptocurrency you do not have to provide personal data and the transactions take place anonymously.
The degree of privacy and anonymity varies from cryptocurrency to cryptocurrency. For example, the crypto coins Monero, Dash, CloakCoin and Verge are known for their focus on privacy.
Each transaction within the blockchain is verified by a decentralized network of devices (called nodes), stamped on time and linked to the previous transaction, creating a chronological series of transactions.
The register of these successive and irreversible transactions (also called the blockchain) is continuously synchronized and updated on all devices participating in the blockchain network.
This makes it impossible that a third party manipulates the payment or the sender reverses the payment.
Everyone can also continuously verify whether or not a transaction has taken place.
These transactions can be followed anonymously by everyone via the so-called block explorer.
For example, the global bitcoin transactions can be found here: https://www.blockchain.com/explorer
Within your crypto wallet you can create as many account numbers or addresses as you want.
This can be useful when you decide not to have too much crypto in your pocket.
Suppose you have € 1,000 worth of Bitcoin. You can leave this at one bitcoin address, but if you want to pay with your mobile phone, it is useful to use an app on your mobile to create a separate bitcoin address or account number to which you transfer € 100 for example.
Then you can spend up to € 100 on Bitcoin via your mobile phone.
ou can also make your own account numbers for i.e. fixed expenses, groceries, holidays or for the children.
In short, with cryptocurrencies you are your own banker.
Normally thousands of devices (or nodes) participate in the blockchain, so it is not a problem when one or more devices / servers (temporarily) disappear from the network.
Due to this decentralized nature of the blockchain network, it is virtually impossible for a central authority to intervene with or suspend a blockchain project.
The blockchain register can therefore be regarded as a type of DNA in which a single server / node contains the entire blockchain.
This is somewhat comparable to our human body, where the DNA of each cell carries the blueprint of the entire body.
Ok, so we have new technology where we can perform transactions of value between each other without the intervention of a bank, that are unique, irreversible and verifiable. But there’s more….
Blockchain technology makes it possible to digitize virtually every 3D object or service and to put its value in the blockchain.
For example, shares, cars or houses can be placed in the blockchain and traded via automatic contracts (smart contracts).
As a result, the intervention of third parties such as banks, notaries and advisors is no longer nessary and transactions can take place faster and cheaper.
The same applies to services such as loans, insurances or the tracking of goods.
This may be desirable, for example, to trace the origins and treatments of our food.
You can also manage your personal identity safely in the blockchain and use it for example when purchasing airline tickets, traveling by public transport, checking in at a hotel, verifying the age when purchasing alcohol, etc.
Finally, smart contracts can be used to fully automate government tasks, for example when collecting taxes, issuing permits, paying subsidies and when holding local, regional or national elections.
The advantage of the use of blockchain technology by the government is that all transactions can be followed via the blockchain.
So everyone can see exactly what goes in and what comes out.
As a result, the government apparatus can become a lot more transparent.
In 1944, during the Bretton Woods conference, the American dollar was appointed world reserve currency.
The dollar would be “as good as gold” because it would be backed by gold at all times.
Because America needed a lot of money in the 1960s to finance the Vietnam War, the moneypress was turned on.
As a result, the gold price could no longer be kept artificially low.
In 1971 the situation became untenable and US President Nixon decided to temporarily let go of the gold backing of the dollar.
That temporary decoupling of the backing of the dollar by gold still continues today.
Since 1971, the money presses are operating at full speed and the money (that is created out of nothing) is being used by governments for, among other things, financing wars, surveillance / intelligence programs and black projects.
Also the money supply in the form of central bank reserves has more than doubled since the financial crisis of 2008 (FED from 870 billion USD in 2008 to 4,500 billion USD in 2015 and ECB from 2,000 billion EUR in 2008 to 4,500 billion EUR in 2017).
This growth in the money supply can not continue indefinitely. More so because FIAT money is not materially backed by anything than trust.
An unbridled growth of FIAT money will ultimately erode our prosperity.
Cryptocurrencies are a possible solution for this. It is decentralized money, which is covered by blockchain technology and by a growing global community. Moreover, the money supply within crypto is often maximized (there are and will be a maximum of 21 million Bitcoins only).
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In the "twilight zone" of the deep ocean, strange glowing sharks have evolved eyes that are adapted to see complex patterns of light in the dark, new research reveals.
These bioluminescent sharks have a higher density of light-sensitive cells in their retinas, and some species have even developed other visual adaptations that help them see the glimmering lights they use to signal to each other, find prey and camouflage themselves in this region where little light penetrates, according to a study published today (Aug. 6) in the journal PLOS ONE.
"There are about 50 different shark species that are able to produce light — about 10 percent of all currently known sharks," said study researcher Julien Claes, a biologist at the at The Catholic University of Louvain in Belgium. [Photos: See the 7 Weirdest Glow-in-the-Dark Creatures]
The animals live at a depth of about 650 to 3,300 feet (200 to 1,000 meters), a dim region known as the mesopelagic twilight zone, which only weak sunlight can reach.
Claes and his colleagues recently showed that several species of bioluminescent sharks use a very complex mechanism mainly involving hormones, as opposed to the brain signaling chemicals (such as melatonin) used by many glowing bony fishes.
Scientists know that the animals use their own light to camouflage themselves against predators beneath them by blending in with the sunlight from above, Claes told Live Science. He has also found that some species have "light-saber" spines to ward off predators.
In addition to camouflage and protection, the sharks use light to recognize other members of their own species in order to find hunting partners or mates. For example, glowing lantern sharks possess light-producing structures on their sexual organs that help them find each other in the dark, Claes said.
In any optical system, whether it's an eye or a camera, there's a trade-off between sensitivity to light and image resolution, Claes said. Most deep-sea animals have vision tuned for light sensitivity, not resolution. So how can the visual system of glowing sharks be both sensitive to the dim lights of the twilight zone and have the resolution to help them recognize the complex patterns of their fellow animals?
To help answer this question, Claes and his colleagues studied the eye shape, structure and mapping of retinal cells of five species of deep-sea bioluminescent sharks — four lantern sharks (Etmopterus lucifer, E. splendidus,E. spinax andTrigonognathus kabeyai)and one kitefin shark (Squaliolus aliae), using a light microscope and other optical instruments. The researchers then compared the eyes of these animals with those of non-bioluminescent sharks.
They found that glowing sharks have a higher density of light-sensitive cells known as rods in their eyes than non-bioluminescent sharks do, which might give these sharks better temporal resolution, or "faster vision." (For example, if a person had slower vision, when they watched a sprinter running, instead of a smooth movement they would only see disjointed snapshots of the race.)
Having faster vision would help the sharks see quickly changing patterns of light, such as the ones they use to interact with one another.
The scientists also found that the eyes of lantern sharks contain a transparent region in the upper socket, which could help the sharks adjust their eyes' illumination and camouflage themselves against the sunlight above. Additionally, the scientists found a gap in the eyes of the lantern sharks between the lens and iris that lets in additional light, a feature not previously known to exist in sharks.
The findings suggest the visual system of these glowing sharks has co-evolved with their ability to produce light, Claes said.
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Since 2013, a civil war is occurring in South-Sudan between the government (Dinka ethnic group) and the Nuer ethnic group. This conflict has severe consequences: famine was recently declared, massacres, rapes… Therefore, members of the UNSC have discussed ‘measures to prevent a resurgence of violence in South-Sudan’.
The delegates have been informed of a chemical weapons attack which has killed at least 400 people. The debate has been focusing on potential sanctions. In this sense, various matters have been discussed: the economic difficulties that South-Sudan faces, the violation of the ceasefire, and the arms trafficking.
An international investigation
First, an international investigation is needed to determine the culpability of the chemical attack. It will be conducted by the African Union, supported by the United Nations and Amnesty International. The Security Council will certainly take sanctions in order to punish the attack on the basis of the results of this investigation.
The topic of a temporary administration of South-Sudan led by the African Union with the advisory of the United Nations has also been discussed. Indeed, a peace agreement has been signed in August 2015 in Juba (the capital city), which obviously hasn’t been respected. This idea is supported by the USA and China. Nevertheless, chairs must remind the delegates that a temporary administration may only occur to the extent that the state has failed. Yet, is it the case? According to international rules, a state’s failure is characterized when a sovereign government no longer function properly. The idea of a temporary international administration will finally be abandoned.
Economics and peace
Some delegates think that economic difficulties must first be solved in order to settle peace. But others, considering that it is an ethnical conflict, think that they have first to discuss about sanctions and immediate humanitarian policy. According to Russia, the chemical attack constitutes a ‘crime against humanity’, and must be punished. Nevertheless, long term solutions must be found in order to establish a proper economic system in South-Sudan. But to France, concrete and immediate measures must first be taken: ‘we’re not a think-tank’. Senegal declares that economic stability will come with a peace treaty. Finally, the chairs remind the delegates that if economics are linked to peace, the UNSC is reunited to talk about security of South-Sudan.
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What’s great about most Linux video editing software applications is that they tend to be free and open source, which means that anyone can peek under the hood and implement new features or fix bugs. The video editors featured in this article are loosely arranged according to their popularity, but we recommend you go through the entire list because even less popular video editors have a lot to offer.
Pros: Large community, manageable learning curve, powerful multi-track editing capabilities.
Cons: Buggy on Windows and macOS.
If you’re looking for a Linux alternative to Adobe Premier, look no further. Kdenlive is a fantastic free and open source video editing software with a polished user interface, powerful features, thriving community, and comprehensive documentation.
It has been used by many professional and aspiring filmmakers alike, and you can see some of the content it has helped to create on its official website. Unlike Adobe Premiere, Kdenlive doesn’t cost a single dollar, and it works on Linux, Windows, and macOS.
Pros: State-of-the-art colorization tools, professional in every way, 8K support.
Cons: Doesn’t run well on less powerful machines.
DaVinci Resolve is arguably the most professional Linux video editing software. It’s the only video editor that can confidently edit 8K video footage, including color correction, visual effects, and post-production.
The latest version of DaVinci Resolve features a dual timeline that allows users to quickly navigate the whole edit and trim without zooming and scrolling. There’s also a brand-new video editing engine that leverages machine learning to enable features such as facial recognition, speed warp, and others. All in all, DaVinci Resolve shows just how far Linux video editors have come over the years.
Pros: Easy to use, multi-platform, free.
Cons: Buggy, lacks features, not ready for primetime yet.
OpenShot is a popular Linux video editor with a tremendous amount of potential but also a tremendous number of bugs and performance issues. If you’re looking for a simple video editor that you can use to quickly trim down your videos or stitch multiple clips together, OpenShot might work great for you.
But if you want to do more than that (work on large projects, apply visual effects and animations, color-correct video clips), you should probably avoid OpenShot until its developers fix at least some of the bugs that plague it at the moment.
Pros: Easy to understand, fully-featured, very active development.
Cons: In relatively early stages of development.
Olive is perhaps the most promising Linux video editor at the moment. It bridges the gap between hobbyist and professional video editors by offering a polished yet easy-to-understand video editing environment for non-linear video editing.
Even though Olive is in the early stages of development (version 0.1.0 Alpha at the time of writing this article), some users are already using it to produce content on a regular basis, and its developers are making rapid progress, which is evident from their activity on GitHub. Hopefully, they’ll be able to keep up the current pace and give all Linux users the video editor they deserve.
Pros: Support for hundreds of codecs, easy to work with, stable.
Cons: Lacking documentation.
Shotcut has been around for more than a decade, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that it’s one of the most stable and dependable video editors out there. Thanks to FFmpeg, it supports hundreds of codecs, allowing users to edit video clips recorded by obscure video cameras without having to first convert them to a different video file format.
The user interface of Shotcut has a lot in common with Vegas Pro, which is a proprietary video editor that was originally published by Sony before it was purchased by Magix. The user interface consists of multiple dockable and undockable panels, which can be easily moved elsewhere.
Pros: Good performance, used on many Hollywood movies, many features.
Cons: Poor user interface, free for only 7 days.
Lightworks is a feature-packed video editor with a truly impressive resume. It was used on movies such as The Wolf of Wall Street, LA Confidential, and Pulp Fiction, and there’s nothing stopping you from seeing first-hand why so many professionals like it because you can download it for free and use for 7 days without paying. If you decide that Lightworks is worth your money, you can upgrade to Lightworks Pro and unlock additional features.
Like many professional software applications, Lightworks doesn’t exactly have the most approachable user interface out there. In fact, some users of Adobe Premier have called it “nightmarish,” but we wouldn’t go as far. That said, it certainly requires some getting used to, so keep that in mind.
Pros: Uses Gstreamer, free and open source.
Cons: Doesn’t support hardware acceleration.
Pitivi could be described as the Linux alternative to Windows Movie Maker. Both video editors have a clear user interface that doesn’t present its users with a steep learning curve, and both are intended to help regular people express themselves through videomaking. Of course, Windows Movie Maker is no longer in development, whereas Pitivi is developed by a fantastic community of people who believe in open source software.
Pitivi is based on GStreamer, a pipeline-based multimedia framework whose purpose is to link together a wide variety of media processing systems to complete complex workflows. What this means for Pitivi users is that they can import just about any video file format and render projects using any supported container and codec combination.
Pros: 8K support, wide array of editing features.
Cons: Doesn’t support as many codecs as other video editors.
First released in 2002, Cinelerra is a venerable video editor that works only on Linux. It was actually the first 64-bit non-linear editor in the world, which is quite an achievement considering what competition Cinelerra has.
Cinelerra’s user interface is similar to other non-linear video editors, such as Adobe Premiere and Vegas Pro. Its video editing engine can work in both RGBA and YUVA color spaces and edit 8K footage. Unfortunately, Cinelerra doesn’t support quite as many codecs as other video editors.
Pros: Great choice for encoding, sharpening, and de-noising.
Cons: Lacks timeline.
Avidemux isn’t like other video editors on this list. It’s actually a video encoder with basic cutting, filtering, and video processing capabilities. Avidemux comes in handy when you want to quickly convert a video file from one format to another. You can also use it to get rid of image noise or increase the sharpness of your footage.
Using Avidemux for simple video edits is certainly possible, but its lack of proper timeline and multi-track editing makes it less than suitable for the job.
Pros: Powerful alternative to Adobe After Effects.
Cons: Uncertain future.
Natron is an open source compositing software that makes it possible to add various visual and 3D effects to videos using industry-standard tools like keying, roto/rotopaint, and 2D tracking. Its relatively simple user interface hides many layers of complexity, which you can explore at your own pace.
From 2013 to 2018, the development of Natron was supported by Inria, a French national research institution focusing on computer science and applied mathematics. With Inria out of the picture, the future of Natron is not certain.
Regardless of whether you’re looking for a simple video editor to help you edit footage recorded on your last vacation or a professional solution fit for an aspiring filmmaker, there’s no reason to switch to a different operating system because the number of fantastic Linux video editors has never been greater. Best of all, most Linux video editors are available for free, so you can realize all your video-editing aspirations even if you’re on a tight budget. | <urn:uuid:203acc76-dfa2-49d8-9875-c4f6a1caf458> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://linuxhint.com/best_linux_video_editing_software/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573876.92/warc/CC-MAIN-20220820012448-20220820042448-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.924429 | 1,761 | 1.601563 | 2 |
Space weather is a term that scientists use to describe the violent changes in energy and magnetism on the solar surface, and how these changes travel through the solar system to affect the Earth and other planets.
The Sun gives off a very strong wind from its outer layers, and this wind flows past Mercury, Venus and the rest of the planets in the solar system. In fact, you can even say that Earth goes around the Sun while still being INSIDE the atmosphere of the Sun! But don’t worry. Even if you were in space you wouldn’t notice anything going on at all. This wind is billions of times thinner than any wind we feel on the ground.
The surface of the Sun is very complicated and full of very hot gases that are sometimes shot away from the Sun. Astronomers call one type of these events ‘Solar Flares’ and another kind ‘Coronal Mass Ejections’.
Solar flares are pretty spectacular! Within an hour or less, an area of the Sun the size of Earth suddenly lets loose a blast of X-rays and other powerful radiations. Traveling at the speed of light, which can go 7 times around Earth in only one second, it still takes 8 1/2 minutes for these X-rays to get to Earth from the Sun. During some of the most powerful solar flares, an astronaut in a spacesuit could actually get killed if he or she happened to be doing a spacewalk at the time. NASA, and astronomers, have been studying solar flares for over 50 years to learn more about what causes them, and to make it easier to forecast when the next one will happen so that astronauts won’t be injured by them accidentally.
Fortunately, the atmosphere of Earth is so thick that we never have to worry about even the most powerful solar flare here on the ground. The only thing that solar flares do is to knockout short-wave radio communication during the daytime. These blasts of X-rays damage a part of the atmosphere called the Ionosphere, and this lets radio signals from the ground get reflected like light is reflected from a mirror.
The second type of storm from the Sun is the Coronal Mass Ejection, also called the CME. For reasons that astronomers don’t fully understand yet, the sun occasionally ‘burps’ and send out huge clouds of gas into space. By the time they reach the orbit of Earth, they grow to be millions of miles across. Most of the time, these clouds are sent out in other directions than where Earth is in its orbit, but every few weeks they come charging right at us. They travel at about a million miles an hour and take 2-3 days to get here.
Now it just so happens that Earth has a pretty stiff magnetic field, and a very thick atmosphere, so we never have to worry about these solar storm clouds as they sweep by Earth on their way to Pluto and beyond. The Earth’s magnetic field, which looks kind of like a bar magnet, pushes most of the particles in these clouds away from us so they never really hit the planet at all. But even so, the CME material can make lots of trouble in other ways too.
As the material streams past Earth, it stretches Earth’s magnetic field like taffy being pulled. This makes Earth’s magnetic field look like a comet with Earth at the head of it. The tail of Earth’s field trembles and shakes, and sometimes it can even snap. When that happens, space weather becomes more than just some invisible storm between the planets.
In a region of the tail nearly halfway to the Moon, there are charged particles trapped in the magnetic field – mostly electrons and protons. When the field snaps, these particles pick up energy from the magnetic field, and they begin to move at very high speeds. Within a few minutes, they travel towards Earth along the magnetic field. They get funneled into the polar regions where they collide with atoms of oxygen and nitrogen. These collisions give off light and we se this from the ground as the famous aurora borealis and aurora australis – the northern and southern lights. People have worried about them for centuries, but they really are harmless. They can’t get any closer to the ground than 70 miles or so, but optical illusions can fool the eye into thinking they get much lower and even touch the ground!
If aurora were the only things that space weather causes, we wouldn’t have much to really worry about, but unfortunately it is not that simple. We rely on communications satellites, military satellites, and a reliable electrical service to power our computers, televisions, air conditioners and to run our industries. Space weather can knock out satellites and even cause blackouts!
In March 1989, the Canadian province of Quebec experienced a blackout that affected millions of people for a half a day. People were stuck in dark elevators; heating systems would not work to heat homes during the Canadian winter, and if it hadn’t been for a bit of old fashioned good luck, many states from Maine to Georgia would have had electrical problems too! What happened was that a huge solar storm caused currents to flow in the ground under Canada. These currents of electricity found their way into the Quebec electrical power system. In 90 seconds, the engineers went from normal operation to full blackout!
It isn’t just blackouts that can happen. The most common way that space weather affects us is by damaging or disrupting communications satellites. When was the last time you or your parents used a cell phone or a pager? When did you stop at a gas station and use your credit card at the pump to buy gas? Have you used the internet to visit web sites in Europe or elsewhere? Chances are pretty good that you or your family have relied on one or more satellites every day to handle your communications or other needs. These satellites are very expensive and they orbit Earth far enough out in space that they aren’t as well shielded from space weather storms as you and I are here on the ground. Since 1996, 14 satellites have been affected by space weather events and nearly $2 billion has been lost in satellite technology from some kind of space weather event.
Astronauts live and work in space on the Space Station, and even when they are inside, they get very high doses of radiation. In a few weeks they can get 30 times more radiation exposure than what we get here on the ground in a whole year! Many adults worry about going to the doctor to get a chest X-ray. Astronauts get more radiation in one week than what your parent would get from 100 chest X-rays!
You don’t have to be an astronaut to get zapped, either. If you plan to be an airline pilot or a stewardess, you will fly at altitudes of 40,000 feet for perhaps 900 hours every year. During a large solar flare, a passenger on a long flight could pick up as much radiation as in a chest X-ray. The flight crew, during a 900-hour tour of duty, would get exposed to much more than that, and in fact more radiation than what we allow for nuclear power plant operators!
So, space weather has many parts to it, and you don’t have to be an astronaut to worry about storms from the sun!
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When Apple’s Macintosh computers migrated from using PowerPC CPUs to using Intel chips, the hacker community took it as a challenge to find to a way to run standard PC operating systems – primarily Windows and Linux – on the new Macs. The ways they came up with worked – but as with so-called Hackintoshes (non-Apple PCs running Mac OS X), it wasn’t pretty, and it wasn’t something that most users wanted to try on their own. (See, for instance, my June 2006 column, Windows XP on Macintel a Reality.)
Apple forestalled all this by releasing Boot Camp – first as a beta that ran on then-current Mac OS X 10.4 and later as a Leopard-only official release. In typical Apple fashion, Boot Camp “just works”, smoothly and easily – at least if you’re prepared to accept the limitations hard-wired into it by Apple.
The major limitation, at least for me, is that Boot Camp lets users install any PC operating system they want, as long as it’s Windows XP (SP2 or later) or Vista. (And note that upgrade versions of these are not supported, at least not easily.)
I can think of a couple of reasons for the limitations. First, unlike most PCs, the Intel Macs do not use old-style BIOS at startup; they use a newer EFI (Extensible Firmware Interface) that isn’t supported by earlier versions of Windows or by many other PC operating systems.
Moreover, Apple supports Boot Camp users by including Windows drivers for the hardware built-into its Intel Macs. I doubt that Apple wants the responsibility for providing drivers for the wide range of PC operating systems. (These drivers are typically on the Disc 1 of the set that ships with compatible Macs, but Apple doesn’t do a good enough job of letting users know about this as they’re setting up Boot Camp. How about a mention of this in one of the dialogues as users are running the Boot Camp Assistant?)
I’ve wanted to be able to install Linux on my Mac. I can run Linux in a virtual session using my choice of Parallels Desktop, VMware Fusion, or the free VirtualBox, but I’d like the option of booting my system directly to a Linux installation.
Googling something like Mac Boot Camp Linux gets pages of links showing that it’s possible . . . but the first hit – a 2007 article, Triple Boot via BootCamp Ubuntu – makes it seem more daunting that I want to get into. Early on, the user is guided through using the Terminal to repartition the hard drive, the first of a long list of command-line actions.
Sorry, I don’t want to go there.
The 2008 versions (8.04 and 8.10) of the popular Ubuntu Linux distribution adds a feature that makes all this command-line stuff unnecessary. Those versions offer the option of installing Ubuntu Linux from within Windows and making use of the Windows file system – no repartitioning necessary.
It does this by using a feature called Wubi – but potential users don’t need to know anything about that. It’s simple to use. With Windows running, just insert a Ubuntu (8.04 or 8.10) install CD; the Wubi installer will auto-open, with an option to “Install inside Windows”. (Alternatively, a user could choose the “Demo and full installation” option, which will reboot the system to the Ubuntu CD, allowing for a standard installation, complete with nondestructive repartitioning of the hard drive. Maybe that would work with a Boot Camp Windows installation – I didn’t test it).
Installing inside Windows does not repartition the drive. Instead, Wubi creates Linux hard drive partitions living on files in the standard Windows Files folder structure. Rather than adding Ubuntu and Windows to the standard Linux GRUB boot loader, it adds Ubuntu as an option to the standard Windows boot menu. And it adds an item to uninstall Ubuntu to the Windows Add/Remove Programs control panel.
While convenient, there is a small performance penalty running Ubuntu from within the Windows file system rather than with a “real” Linux file system, although the penalty isn’t noticeable in my tests.
It all works very cleanly and smoothly – I’d previously used it on several “real” PCs. Now I’m pleased to report that I set it up from a Windows XP Pro installation on my aluminum MacBook as well. As with the earlier installations, it was simple and straightforward: start up Windows, insert the Ubuntu CD, choose “Install inside Windows”, fill in a few dialogue box choices – (virtual) hard drive size, desired user name and password – wait a few moments, then restart.
The trick is that when installed this way, Mac OS X doesn’t know that Linux is installed. The Mac’s Startup Disk system preference offers choices to boot to Mac OS X or Boot Camp.
When you boot to the Boot Camp installation, you get the Windows boot menu. And this offers the choice to boot Windows or Ubuntu. (Windows is the default – this can be changed if desired.)
As I’ve mentioned, Apple offers drivers for Mac hardware to users booting into Windows via Boot Camp. Windows runs without these drivers. Apple doesn’t offer Linux drivers, but Ubuntu runs on my MacBook nonetheless. When it started up, it noted that my MacBook has an Nvidia display adapter and offered to install “restricted proprietary” drivers for it, promising better 3D performance. That should also be available for Macs with ATI display adapters – as was the case on the Dell laptop on which I also have Ubuntu installed. A “restricted” driver was also available for my system’s Broadcom WiFi hardware. (What? You thought Apple made its own AirPort WiFi chipset?)
WiFi, ethernet, sound, even Bluetooth work. I don’t think the built-in iSight camera works (though I haven’t checked), and my MacBook’s trackpad doesn’t have the right-click support that’s an option in OS X. These are not show-stoppers – all the vital hardware is supported “out of the box”.
Now my MacBook triple boots with no messy Terminal commands needed. With Boot Camp, Apple made it easy for ordinary users to set up their Macs to boot to Windows. By using Wubi, the Ubuntu folks made it just as simple for Windows users- and Boot Camp-using Mac users to add Ubuntu Linux to the mix. | <urn:uuid:15fb3d7c-651e-490f-b5ee-9228b8b629c3> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://lowendmac.com/2008/unbuntu-linux-and-boot-camp-make-it-easy-to-create-a-triple-boot-mac/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570871.10/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808183040-20220808213040-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.905503 | 1,408 | 1.695313 | 2 |
By: Varvara Dyakonova
Last month I came across an interview of a young woman named Daria, who was a victim of domestic abuse from her coworker and romantic partner. On April 21 2020, she was shot in the face from a hunting rifle; Daria lost an eye and went through painful surgeries as treatment. Previously, she suffered from verbal abuse, which later developed into physical abuse. She did not go to the police at the time, because of the saying “keep it in the family”. The shooter was sentenced only for 5 years of the general regime, while the maximum sentence is 10 years of hard prison. On trial, he said that Daria was the only one to blame.
As the pandemic hit the world, people were forced to stay at home. Some are lucky enough to have healthy family dynamics, whereas others are locked with abusers. Data shows that Canada’s Assaulted Women’s Helpline received 20,334 calls between October 1 and December 31, 2020, compared to 12,352 over the same period in 2019. Additionally, the police registered 51,299 calls between April 1 and September 30, 2020 compared to 24,010 calls the previous year.
The number of reported domestic-related crimes had doubled during the pandemic.
Domestic abuse has always been a major problem in society. And domestic abuse includes not only physical violence, but also financial, emotional and sexual. The reasons for abuse vary, starting from psychological disorders, learned behaviour from childhood, cultural “norms”, alcohol and drugs and others. However, abuse cannot be justified. Nevertheless, both abusers and victims need psychological counselling.
There are several organizations that can help to deal with domestic violence not only in resolving conflict of where to live, but also in offering psychological help to victims. Women’s Shelters Canada offers places to stay for women; the Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (CNPEA) focuses on the prevention and response for elder abuse, while the Center for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) provides clinical care for those with mental health issues. There are crisis lines for people in different provinces in Canada that may be found on the Canadian women’s foundation website. Examples for Ontario include Talk4Healing, 211 Ontario Helpline, and more.
For all of us, it is crucial to educate people and talk about domestic abuse. After all, spreading information about signs of abuse and potential resources that anyone can access may let people notice if they or somebody in their social circle requires help.
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2. Black, M.C., Basile, K.C., Breiding, M.J., Smith, S.G., Walters, M.L., Merrick, M.T., Chen, J., & Stevens, M.R. (2011). The National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS): 2010 Summary Report. Atlanta, GA: National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/pdf/nisvs_report2010-a.pdf.
3. Hubbard, Kaia. “U.N. Report Puts Spotlight on ‘Shocking’ Views About Domestic Abuse.” U.S. News, 25 Nov. 2020, www.usnews.com/news/best-countries/articles/2020-11-25/growing-calls-to-e nd-worsening-domestic-violence-amid-coronavirus-pandemic
4. Canada, Public Health Agency of. “Government of Canada.” Canada.ca, 22 Oct. 2020, www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.html
5. Toby D. Goldsmith, MD. “What Causes Domestic Violence?” Psych Central, Psych Central, 17 May 2016, www.psychcentral.com/lib/what-causes-domestic-violence#1
6. “Domestic Violence Resources.” Canadian Association of Social Workers, 19 Aug. 2021, www.casw-acts.ca/en/resources/domestic-violence-resources
7. Canada, Public Health Agency of. “Government of Canada.” Canada.ca, / Gouvernement Du Canada, 7 Sept. 2020, www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/find-other-organizations-working-area-family-violence.html
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The Mallard Andirons are a pair of antique brass andirons.
Part of Mallard Mansion's furnishing, these two 1883 Piggot andirons (which had, by 1976, become collector's pieces of their own by 1976, of about 400 hundred dollars in value as a set) rose to fame when Mallard concealed a map to the Mallard Treasure inside one of them.
After Mallard's death, Scrooge McDuck, having learned that a map to the treasure was hidden somewhere in the Mansion, bought the house and had in torn down bit by bit. However, he missed one of the andirons, which remained in the wreckage of the torn-down Mansion, only to be found there by Huey, Dewey and Louie Duck in 1976.
Unknowing of its true value, the triplets sold the Andiron for two dollars to a Junkman, who in turn sold it to a Duckburg Antiques Shop on Elm Street. Donald Duck bought it back from it for a hefty sum, under the mistaken belief that it was the twin of Huey, Dewey and Louie's one, and, thus, that buying it would mean he owned the set and could sell it for even more. Realizing his mistake, Donald attempted to bury the useless andiron, so that Scrooge (from whom he had borrowed the money to buy the andiron) would not learn of his bad investment.
Just in the nick of time, however, Scrooge reached Donald and found the map inside the (hollow) leg of the andiron. He thanked Donald profusely and subsequently acquired the Treasure. He later presumably kept the Andiron in his Trophy Room
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Creating lesson resources can be a huge time sink for teachers. Not only is it hard to ensure everything matches curriculum standards, but putting together a collection that can be used for multiple-year groups can take forever.
And, when it comes to technology, this isn’t even accounting for the numerous updates that will be needed to maintain everything. What if there was an easier way?
Education.com is a teaching resource site that spans multiple year groups and provides a variety of content for teachers to use in the classroom. However, is it a service worth buying to save time
Below, we’ll explore Education.com’s services and find out what they have to offer – especially in comparison with sites like Zenva Schools.
What Is Education.com?
Education.com is an educational resource service covering many grades (pre-K through to the 8th grade). They offer over 30,000 resources of teaching resources (both digital and printable) for teachers to use in lessons.
The resources they offer include workbooks, lesson plans, interactive games, and more.
They are primarily a subscription service, offering all their features for a premium subscription price, but they also provide a free tier with limited features.
Who Is The Education.com Target Audience?
There are two target audiences for Education.com: teachers and students.
Education.com focuses on teachers spanning multiple year groups to provide them with the largest selection of resources possible. Additionally, they aim to gain teachers from the lower grades and retain them as customers throughout their careers – even if they move to a different grade.
This being said, they also have a broad student target audience. They cover grades from Pre-K to the eighth grade. Because of the extensive age range, they make resources that are suitable for multiple grades and are built to be easy for students to use.
While great for younger students, it is worth noting they do leave higher grades out. Many other comparable platforms offer content with a wider scope. For example, Zenva Schools offers content from as early as Grade 3 all the way to Grade 12. Thus, Education.com is going to be of limited value for high school teachers.
Who Created Education.com?
Todd Schwartz is the founder of Education.com, which he created it in 2006. Before Education.com, Schwartz founded a company specializing in helping businesses with marketing. Although he didn’t have a background in teaching or education, he did have a background in marketing – which became useful for branding and marketing the content on Education.com.
What Is The Philosophy Of Education.com?
A great way to determine what type of teaching resource provider Education.com is to find out their company philosophy and what kind of content they want to offer to their audience.
We found four main points of the Education.com philosophy that accurately describe their goals.
- They want to use proven learning approaches for their content: Education.com uses experts in the education industry to create all the resources for the site. In addition, they want to use proven methods to ensure that their content is up to the national education standard.
- They want to empower teachers with their resources: One of the critical values for employees in Education.com is to empower the teachers to drive children to success. Therefore, they want to provide the best possible resources to enable them to do this.
- They want to provide unique experiences: Along with making high-quality content, they want to make the content original and memorable. They make a wide range of resources to achieve originality, such as lesson plans, games, worksheets, and more.
- They want their content to be as inclusive and supportive as possible: A strong value that Education.com has is to make content that includes and values everyone, including those from other countries, those with a disability, and more.
It is worth noting, though, that these goals can be applied to many other platforms as well.
To example one, Zenva Schools also aims to provide a wide range of digital technology resources for teachers. Along with full courses developed by industry experts, Zenva Schools provides additive content such as interactive activities and quizzes – all while empowering teachers and students to take charge of their education.
What Are The Primary Services On Education.com?
If you’re a teacher who doesn’t have the time to make a lesson plan from scratch, Education.com has many ready-made lesson plans. These come with various activities and simple instructions. They also require minimal effort for a teacher to learn and understand. In addition, the plans show the lesson objectives and a clear outline of the lesson.
However, these lesson plans could stand to be more robust. Zenva Schools (to name one platform), offers lesson plans as well which not only outline the courses on the platform, but are quite literally mapped to Australian and US curriculum standards. On top of this, Zenva Schools made the lesson plans easily editable, so teachers have full control over how they apply the lessons in class.
Education.com has a massive selection of printable worksheets to help a teacher form a lesson plan. They have worksheets for every subject on the sites, with worksheet topics including multiplication, spelling, and more. Additionally, all the worksheets on Education.com are available to assign digitally (if the school has remote working days).
Despite all their resources, it is worth noting that there is a distinct lack of content for digital technologies. As such, other platforms like Zenva Schools are better in this regard for technology teachers. To boot, Zenva Schools is designed so students can use it at home as well, so students are never far from the course content.
Games & Activities
There are multiple educational games on the site, mainly for younger children. Some of the types of games include memory, spelling, and math games. Additionally, those with the premium package can track students’ progression on the games.
Along with printable worksheets, there are also print-out activities. These are handout activities like writing prompts, art projects, and more. Parents can also print out these activities at home if the school has a remote learning day.
Like many other features, there are other options available, such as Zenva Schools which also offers interactive activities that can be accessed online even from home. Additionally, Zenva Schools offers something a bit better: game development courses. Instead of just playing games, students can learn how to make their own, which is not only fun, but teaches them valuable and transferable skills.
Ideas For A Science Fair
A unique feature on Education.com is its science fair ideas section. They provide ideas on multiple science sectors, including physical science, space science, life science, and more. In addition, they give you a visualization of the concept and instructions on how to carry it out. These experiment ideas can help teach fundamental skills to the students.
How Do You Use The Interface On Education.com?
Education.com has many features and teaching resources, so they need a good website layout and UI to make the user experience easy.
You can see every teaching resource category on the site. However, within these categories, the teaching resources’ layout becomes more cluttered, making it a bit difficult to find the resources you might need.
When you click on any resource on Education.com, there will be some information on the page, including:
- A link to digitally assign the resource to a student
- All the suitable grades for the particular resource
- The included subjects
- The Common Core state standards
- Any related lesson plans or resources
With 30,000 resources, though, you can imagine finding the right material to build a proper lesson might be a bit challenging. In comparison, sites like Zenva Schools may be more suitable. Not only is Zenva Schools focused on having a more functional, minimalistic UX experience for teachers, but includes many of the same information on their course pages.
What Are The Best Education.com Features And The Ones That Need Improvement?
Education.com is a site with many available functions and features; some make them stand out in a positive light, and some of them need improvement.
First, there are several features on Education.com that are competitive in the e-learning industry. Some of these features include:
- Numerous teaching resources: The site’s main feature is the massive selection of teaching resources, including worksheets, lesson plans, games, and more.
- Unique ideas like science fair projects: Along with the resources you would expect, there are some original ideas, like science fair project ideas for students.
- A free version of the site: There is a free version of Education.com with some basic features. You can choose from most resource types on the site, excluding workbooks. However, you can only access 36 free resources per year.
Despite the extensive offering of resources and features, there are some gaps with Education.com.
One of Education.com’s biggest issues is that its layout isn’t as intuitive as it could be. For a teacher looking to save time, having to overcome the learning gap of how to find things on the site is not the best situation to be in. Compared with sites like Zenva Schools which has a much more intuitive layout, this is absolutely noticeable as well.
Second, Education.com lacks extensive analytics. There are no real “management” tools that can be used to track student progress or manage classes. So, while the resources are definitely available, if you’re teaching multiple classes, the platform has limited uses.
By comparison, Zenva Schools does this much better. Zenva Schools doesn’t just offer content, but an extensive system for classroom management. Teachers can assign students to classrooms, and then easily assign courses to the entire class with just a few clicks.
In addition, Zenva Schools is likewise able to offer class and student analytics so teachers can identify student progress and help students who are falling behind.
What Pricing Tiers Does Education.com offer?
Education.com offers two pricing structures with different levels of available features. The two pricing levels are:
- The basic tier is entirely free and gives you the option to choose from every type of resource on Education.com except workbooks. However, teachers can only use 36 free resources per year, which means that the premium subscription is often necessary to take full advantage of the platform.
- The premium tier offers every available resource on Education.com, including textbooks, lesson plans, games, and more. You can pay $119.88 for a yearly subscription if you are an individual. However, if a school wants to purchase the services of Education.com, they need to request a quote.
While there are a lot of resources to benefit from, other platforms offer a bit more value. As one example, Zenva Schools offers teaching resources via courses, classroom management, analytics, and more. Additionally, Zenva Schools charges on a per student basis per year, giving teachers a manageable way to budget the platform into their classroom.
It is also worth mentioning that Zenva Schools offers free trials with no limitations – so teachers can always evaluate everything the site has to offer first.
Overall, Education.com is a good platform if all you’re looking for is lesson resources. As mentioned, they offer tons of material in the form of workbooks, lesson plans, interactive activities, and more. It’s even better if you just need a few materials per year – allowing you to take advantage of the free tier.
However, Education.com is by no means the best platform out there. Zenva Schools can offer a ton more features for the price, and is a lot easier to use in the classroom setting. Zenva Schools is also perfectly suited for teaching technology – which Education.com has a noticeable lack of material on in a worthwhile measure.
At the end, picking the best platform depends on your needs – but Education.com is definitely one of those options if you need a small batch of learning resources.
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Structural and Chemical Characterization of Rasaparpati w.s.r to X-ray Diffraction
Lily Meher1, Arun ku.Das1
1.P.G. Dept. of Rasashastra & Bhaisajya Kalpana ,Gopabandhu Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Puri,Odisa,India .
Address for correspondence :
Dr Lily Meher ,P.g Dept. of Rasashatra & Bhaisajya Kalpana , Gopabandhu Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Puri,Odisa,India .
Rasaparpati is one of the chaturvidha rasayana commonly used in Grahani disorder.The present study is concerned with the processing and chemical characterization of Rasaparpati. Methods–Kajjali was prepared by using purified mercury and Sulphur and Rasaparpati was prepared by melting of Kajjali in an iron ladle and pressing in between the banana leaves into a thin flake. Because of its wide utility, the high end techniques are used to identify the composition of the medicaments. X-ray Diffraction is a popular analytical technique which has been used for the analysis of both molecular and crystal structures, qualitative identification of various compounds, phase transitions etc.
Results-Analysis of Rasaparpati through X-ray Diffraction showed that, the highest peak was observed for HgS (Metacinnabar). Peaks of free Sulphur were also seen. No free mercury peaks were found. The 2 -Theta scales of HgS were 26.377, 30.557, 43.790, 51.808, 54.201, 63.628, 70.075, 72.215 with d-spacing 3.378, 2.925, 2.067, 1.764, 1.692, 1.462, 1.342, 1.308 respectively, which is in the cubic form. Sulphur present at 2 -Theta scales 22.69, 23.08, 27.73, 28.67, 28.95, 30.55, 31.40 of d-spacing 3.91, 3.85, 3.21, 3.11, 3.08, 2.92, and 2.84 respectively in orthorhombic form.
Conclusion-Prepared Rasaparpati showed HgS peaks, free Mercury peaks were not detected.
Keywords: Chemical characterization, Rasaparpati, X-ray Diffraction
In the current kinetic era, Rasaushadhis are having wide therapeutic application. The innate qualities like quick onset of action, lesser dose, tastelessness, prolonged self life, better palatability of Rasaushadhies have helped them to conquer the demand of patients as well as pharmaceutical proprietors. Today it has become mandatory to provide proper scientific background to classical Ayurveda preparations by interpreting in the light of modern chemistry. Rasaparpati is a thin flake like preparation prepared from Shodhita Parada and Shodhita Gandhaka. X-ray diffraction is now a common and a long-established technique for the nondestructive characterization of crystalline and non-crystalline materials and, as such, might appear to lack the glamour and immediacy of newly-developed instrumentation. Present study is aimed to provide analytical profile through X-ray Diffraction of Rasaparpati prepared by using equal quantity of purified Parada and purified Gandhaka.
Materials and Methods:
Present study includes preparation of Rasaparpati and its chemical characterization through X-ray Diffraction. Rasaparpati was prepared with Samagandhaka Kajjali using equal quantity of purified Parada and purified Gandhaka. The raw drugs were procured from local market of Puri, Odisha. Identification and authentication of raw materials were screened by the experts of Rasashastra, Gopabandhu Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Puri, Odisha as per the Ayurvedic classics. The methods are as follows:
Purification of Parada:
Parada(500gms) and Sudha(500gms)(lime) were taken in a Khalva Yantra and triturated continuously for 8 days i.e. 3 hrs /day approximately. When the trituration was over, mixture of Parada and lime was washed with hot water repeatedly to obtained Parada [Fig – 1 (a)]. Mercury collected from above step, dehusked garlic (250gms) & Saindhava Lavana (500gms) were taken in the Khalwa Yantra and triturated well till the Kalka turns in to Krishna Varna. After complete trituration, the paste was washed with luke warm water and shiny, clean and clear Parada (400gms) was collected [Fig – 1 (b)] .
Purification of Gandhaka:
The powdered Gandhaka (650gms) was taken in a Loha darvi, smeared with Goghrita (150ml) and then subjected to heat on mild fire and was stirred with spoon gently. When Gandhaka melted completely, it was poured in to cow’s milk (2.6ltrs) containing vessel which was covered with a clean cloth piece and shaking the container continuously. The Gandhaka (630gms) collected at the bottom of vessel containing cow’s milk was collected and washed thoroughly with lukewarm water.(Fig- 2)
Preparation of Samagunagandhaka Kajjali :
Purified Parada (100gms) and purified Gandhaka (100gms) obtained from above procedures were taken in equal amount and triturated in a clean Khalwa Yantra until it becomes very fine black and lusterless powder.(Fig- 3)
Preparation of Rasaparpat:
100gms of Kajjali was taken for preparation of Rasaparpati. Kajjali was put in an Iron ladle which was smeared with required quantity of Goghrita and heated with mild fire directly on the Angarakosthi. When melting started it is stirred gently and heating continued till Kajjali became paste like. Iron ladle was then taken out from the fire and immediately the paste was poured on the banana leaf placed over the cow dung platform and pressed by another banana leaf containing cow dung Pottali with downward and forward force. After cooling the flakes formed were collected i. e. the Rasaparpati (85gms) (Fig- 4).
X-ray Diffraction study:
X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) is a rapid analytical technique primarily used for phase identification of a crystalline material and can provide information on unit cell dimensions. The characteristic x-ray diffraction pattern generated in a typical XRD analysis provides a unique “fingerprint” of the crystals present in the sample. XRD study of the prepared composition was carried out at room temperature using an x-ray diffractometer (Rigaku, Japan) using Cu-Kα source with wavelength 1.54Å. 0.5gms of sample was mounted on the sample holder. The diffraction patterns were automatically recorded at a rate of 4°/min in the range 2θ = 10°-70° with a step size of 0.02°. The study was conducted at CSIR – NIIST, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
During purification of Gandhaka – Colour changed from dark yellow to orange yellow during liquefaction of Gandhaka. After each process, Gandhaka became more brittle and formed granules and appeared brighter.
Table No.1 showing peaks of HgS
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Table No.2 showing peaks of S
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Fig – 1(a) Purification Of Parada With Sudha(Lime)
Fig – 1(b) Purification Of Parada With dehusk garlic and Saindhav Lavana
Fig – 2 Gandhaka Sodhana
Fig – 3 Preparation of Samagunagandhaka Kajjali
Fig – 4 Preparation of Rasaparpati
During purification of Parada – after a couple of hours of trituration Parada started disintegrating into small globules and started mixing up with lime powder. Colour of the mixture turned into light grey. When Parada was triturated with Lasuna paste and Saindhava Lavana, after few hours the Parada started disintegrating into small globules and paste turned to greenish colour. On washing this paste with luke warm water, Parada globules started mixing with each other and regained its original state.
During preparation of Kajjali, at first the colour of the mixture is yellowish black, rough in touch and gradually after several hours of trituration, the colour became blackish and smooth. Finally the colour turned to black like collyrium, the texture became smooth and lustureless.
During Rasaparpati preparation, Kajjali turned into paste like form with pungent odour of SO2. The outer surface of Parpati was dark black with shining appearance. On breaking, it produced a typical sound with silvery line.
Result of X- ray diffraction analysis showed following data. Identification of sample was done by matching the data with standard JCPDS database. The highest peak thus observed was HgS (metacinnabar). HgS present in cubic form at 2 -Theta scales 26.377, 30.557, 43.790, 51.808, 54.201, 63.628, 70.075, 72.215 of d-spacing 3.378, 2.925, 2.067, 1.764, 1.692, 1.462, 1.342, 1.308 respectively. Peaks for free Sulphur were also seen in orthorhombic form which were present at 2 -Theta scales 22.69, 23.08, 27.73, 28.67, 28.95, 30.55, 31.40 of d-spacing 3.91, 3.85, 3.21, 3.11, 3.08, 2.92, 2.84 respectively. No free mercury peaks were found.
XRD of Rasaparpati showed many peaks. The highest intensity peak of sample is in consistent with HgS, when compared with JCPDS card no-004-0898. However other peaks observed in the sample can be attributed to free Sulphur, which matches with JCPDS card No-002-2163. No peaks of free mercury were found. Ankesh Kumar Agrawal et al., published high end analysis of Rasaparpati prepared by Hingulottha Parada and Ashuddha parada. This study showed different peaks of HgS in XRD study when compared to the present study.
XRD pattern of Rasaparpati shows HgS (metacinnabar) in cubic form along with free sulphur in orthorhombic form. No other peaks were found, thus strengthening the fact that the Rasaparpati was processed correctly. The XRD pattern confirms that the prepared Rasaparpati resemble the characteristic of compound HgS.
Authors would like to say their deep gratitude of thanks to N. Pruthiviraj, CSIR – NIIST, Thiruvananthapuram,Kerala. Mr. Sanjaya Swain and Mr. Avishek Satapathy, Dept. of Physics, BIT Mesra, Ranchi for their supports and guidance.
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Vitamin D is unique in the world of vitamins as it is both a micronutrient and a hormone. As a micronutrient, it can be found in certain animal and fish products, but your body also makes its own vitamin D when exposed to direct sunlight, which is why it’s often called the sunshine vitamin.
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The infamous English poet’s curiosity for the East was palpable. He amused himself writing about Dante, myths, loves, places of interest and underdogs. A reccurent theme, however, was Egypt, with one of his most famous poems being ‘The Bride of Abydos’ in 1813.
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An English writer known for having written above 60 detective stories, Agatha Christie’s novel settings were inspired by ancient Egypt, namely the temple of Abu Simbel.
Although the author often used archeological in her writing, conjuring up murder stories in Baghdad, Mesopotamia and Jerusalem, two of her novels are specifically focused on and set in Egypt: Death on the Nile and Death Comes as the End, the latter taking place in ancient Egypt.
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Influential French novelist Gustave Flaubert, credited for writing ‘Madame Bovary’, travelled through African and the Middle East at the end of his twenties.
During his travels in 1849, he crafted literary descriptions of key places in Jerusalem, Italy, and Egypt which he would then use in his novel ‘Salammbo’.
In his written records, he marveled Cairo’s cosmopolitan and multi-lingual identity but he also expressed his admiration for Karnak and the Sphinx.
Although his notes are to be taken with a grain of salt, as they are typical of a privileged European eurocentric male set out to ‘explore’ the Orient, his observations provide an interesting array of descriptions of life, and the vestiges of ancient Egypt, in the 19th century.
It is hard to not be acquainted with Ibn Battuta, the famous Moroccan traveler and scholar who visited across the Islamic world until making way to China in the 14th century.
“I arrived … at the city of Cairo, mother of cities … mistress of broad provinces and fruitful lands, boundless in multitude of buildings, peerless in beauty and splendor, the meeting-place of comer and goer, the stopping-place of feeble and strong. …She [Cairo] surges as the waves of the sea with her throngs of folk and can scarce contain them…” [Gibb, vol. I, p. 41].
Ibn Battuta arrives to Mamluk Cairo in 1326, exactly 693 years ago, where he studies the city’s mosques, hospitals and educational institutes.
He streamed down the Nile for three weeks out of his one month stay in Egypt. Starting with Alexandria, the traveler praises the city left to us by Alexander the great, as well as a few remains such as Pompei’s pillar.
The literary pride of the Middle East, and less arguably, Egypt, Naguib Mahfouz’s fondness for Islamic and ancient Egyptian cultures were palpable in his written work. He himself acknowledge the profound effect the cultures had on him and on his writing in his Nobel Prize speech.
“This is a long history and there is not one of you who is not acquainted with the prophet-king Akhenaton. I will not even speak of this civilization’s achievements in art and literature, and its renowned miracles: the Pyramids and the Sphinx and Karnak. For he who has not had the chance to see these monuments has read about them and pondered over their forms,” his speech reads.
The talented written wrote a number of novels and short stories taking place in ancient Egypt, namely ‘Rhadopis of Nubia’, ‘The Struggle of Thebes’, ‘Akhenaten, Dweller in Truth’ and ‘Voices from the Other World: Ancient Egyptian Tales’.
Controversial social reformer, nurse and writer, Florence Nightingale documented her travels to Greece and Egypt in her diaries where the writings proved to be a great testimony to her writing and spirituality.
In 1850, she sailed up the Nile as far as Abu Simbel which she described as “Sublime in the highest style of intellectual beauty, intellect without effort, without suffering … not a feature is correct—but the whole effect is more expressive of spiritual grandeur than anything I could have imagined. It makes the impression upon one that thousands of voices do, uniting in one unanimous simultaneous feeling of enthusiasm or emotion, which is said to overcome the strongest man.”
In Thebes, the ancient Egyptian capital located today at modern day Luxor, the pioneering figure also recorded a ‘call for God’ among many in her life.
The writer, whose focus also included women empowerment, was an enthusiast of ancient Egyptian philosophy and hermeticism which she captured in her diary and travel logs.
Her work ‘Letters from Egypt : a journey on the Nile, 1849-1850’ was published posthumously.
GERARD DE NERVAL
Tragic French writer and poet, known for his sensual romanticism within the French literary circles of the 19th century, Nerval’s work also took on a travel writing angle.
Following a breakdown, he set out to travel, like his peers and as per the fashionable conventions of the time, through southern Europe and into the Near East where he made way to Egypt.
The writer explored Alexandria and Cairo in particular; his travel accounts were published in series of articles that were gathered and published in ‘Voyage en Orient’ in 1851.
One of his most interesting works is undoubtedly ‘The Women Of Cairo’ where he describes his understanding of life for Egyptian women through anecdotes and stories.
Hailed for writing one of the most intriguing ‘travelogue’ works of the 20th century, French playwright and author Jean Cocteau published his 1949 Egyptian odyssey in a journal called “Maalesh”.
He had travelled before to the country at the end of the 1930s, before returning to it once more in the forties as part of a theatrical tour in the Middle East (solely in Egypt and Turkey).
Doused with slight orientalism as others are guilty of, Cocteau’s writings, largely autobiographical in nature, capture middle eastern life and the countries most scenic sites in the Delta as well as his encounters with various figures, including Egyptian writer Taha Hussein.
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FIVE SIGNS YOUR BUSINESS NEEDS A TRAVEL PUBLIC RELATIONS FIRM
Public relations(PR) is the art and science of planning and implementing communication to understand things between a company and the many different groups with which it is concerned in the course of its operations. There is no greater and bigger value to a company than people are talking about. Public relations is a very primary promotional method, which involves all the measures designed to enhance the image of resources and to create a more appreciative climate for its advertising and sales support activities
In public relations, Where advertising sends a fixed message that you pay generously for, public relations creates an ambitious conversation about your brand or company for sharing the cost. Advertising provides little to no credibility to your brand, whereas the editorial is independently proved by trusted third parties and it is thousand times more valuable.
Sometimes for many small business holders, appointing a public relations firm may be the last thing in their mind. But for others, stiff budgets may force them to simply put PR and marketing on hold until they have more capital at their removal. But once you fall into either one of these categories, you may be surprised to know that public relations can be one of the most useful ways of communicating your value to the marketplace. But PR is considerably more than just creating Twitter pages, Facebook and engineering publicity, or hosting events. PR is an art that requires a blueprint, patience, and most importantly, compatibility.
What Is The Job Of Travel PR?
One of the most important skills in traveling PR professionals has to have deep-seated knowledge of this industry. The skills which make a disparate difference from the other PR agencies. But that doesn’t mean that some part of the job other Pr agency will not able to be accomplished, but if you think on a long term and your scheme would include a B2B segment, focused on increasing of sales, which take care of your travel PR has an understanding level of selling and creating the travel product and tourism.
One of the major merits of a travel public relations agency is the ability to tell your travel brand story in a powerful way that makes the media write about you. This brings you to the most essential skills of your job. To be successful in the role of PR, you will need a deep understanding of consumer marketing. You will also learn and gain verbal communication and excellent writing skills.
Experience in managing the press conference is known as an advantage. In this PR role, you have to travel to other cities which will improve your ability to think creatively and strategically both. Also, get the ability to pitch in the media.
Five Important Signs Of Public Relations In Business.
A positive attitude to public relations in an organization’s activities is authentication that it appreciates a duty to keep the public aware of those activities and of their impacts on the environment and society.
From the description of public relations, it is patent that its main function is to inform the public about the activities of an organization. However, it is a section of a firm or an organization’s total communication elbow grease.
If you’ve eyed the reasons for why you might need a PR firm or talked yourself into reasons why you don’t need a PR firm, here are five good reasons why you definitely do.
- Compete with your competitors.
- Stay relevant.
- Building brand recognition.
- Increase your ROI.
- Bridge the language with journalists.
- There has never been a more consumer-driven economy than the one we are in now, and the puzzle is larger with social media and the many digital outlets available to write about your company. Your competitors are out there. You have to see them and get knowledge to buy them, what they are doing, how they are representing the company, etc. You see them in the social media newspapers and, for a reason, they’re actively working the public relations better than you. Like Barbara Corcoran, opined at an Inc. If you are not being paraphrased in the press, you are losing market share by losing the limelight. It’s that simple.
- One of the inappropriate things a company can do is sign up a PR firm for five months and then let them go because they achieved a singular goal. Staying appropriate means that editors and writers are always finding out about your brand, so if you stop talking, then you are no longer relevant. A good PR strategy will include a multi-level process with other ways to make a conversation. This might include creating thought leadership opportunities to give tenability to your managerial staff, which means placing spare time articles on the subjects your staff is familiar with. This could also mean creating videos or podcasts on accessorial, but relevant subjects to grab attention and conversation around your company.
- The long-term effects of media visibility grow over time, in fact, years, and this makes expansion. Good public relations work in combination with other elements of your overall marketing strategy, which might include events, interconnection, or social media. This is how top brands rise and grow, with the mantle of conversation about their product over many years. When you look at the changes the company makes, let’s say over a two-year period, which is a good time to measure, there will be a mechanical And if that phenomena style goes up, then it is the sign of you have done something right.
- In different companies, the bottom line is different. Sales are not the only measurement of ROI, it can be traffic to your website, more assignments in social media, referral business, or even speaking pledge for senior staff. And be mistrustful of one-hit wonders in public relations. ROI happens over time and is aggregated in that marathon you are running. More than a company will assure itself that since sales are up, then no PR firm is needed. If there is any major brand that doesn’t have a PR firm or dedicated public relations person in-house. There isn’t one. The reason behind this is, the big companies understand that things can go wrong and they need to be ready and already prepared to react to negative media, which will overall affect sales and trust in the brand. However, if you remove the PR from the company then you are no longer relevant, you are not building a brand prestigious, and you are Undoubtedly not standing up against your competitors.
- Many companies, particularly startups, believe that they can provoke and send it out or talk to an editor and that should do the trick. They’re looking for any reason to hit delete and unless you know how to prevent that, you will have zero drafts. Another necessary element is writing and language. Be honest with yourself, ask yourself are you a good writer? Editors will hit that delete button at the first wrong word, a misspelling, or when they get to that awkward or inappropriate sentence. Finally, good PR is all about sales, and press agents are by nature of their profession vending (your story) every single day.
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Google’s new Glass platform is a very revolutionary Android device, but the question I really wanted to know is if I could develop for it with Delphi XE5. Turns out the answer is Yes.
There are actually two different options for developing Glassware: Mirror API and GDK.
The first is the Google Mirror API, which allows you to build services, called Glassware, that interact with Google Glass. It provides this functionality over a cloud-based API and does not require running code on Glass. This is accomplished through a REST and JSON based API. Thanks to the new TRESTClient components in Delphi XE5 this should be easy enough to do.
The GDK on the other hand is the avenue where you build an actual APK that runs on the Google Glass device itself. This gives you the most access to the device, its sensors and features. Turns out this is also easy enough to do with Delphi XE5.
The actual GDK builds on top of the Android SDK. You can develop apps to run on Glass with either the Android SDK or GDK, but the GDK is necessary to take advantage of some of the Glass specific features.
If you run SysCheck on Glass (which takes some effort) you discover it has an ARMv7 PRocessor rev 3 (v71) with Android OS Version 4.0.4 and NEON support. Those meet the main requirements for Delphi XE5 development. So I created a simple Hello World app and ran it.
This first screenshot shows Glass appearing in the Project Manager as a valid target (once the required USB drivers were installed, which was tricky for glass).
Here is a screenshot of the app running on Glass
I didn’t hide the status bar, which most Glassware does, and it does nothing other than serve the purpose of showing a Delphi XE5 app running on Google Glass. There were no special settings (other than the dark theme, which is a matter of taste) to make the app run on Glass. It just works.
And lastly a quick selfie of me and Glass, taken through glass.
I was hoping it would look more red than orange, but should have known Tangerine would be orange.
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Training masks (TMs), marketed as simulated altitude training devices, suggest increased workout capacity, intensity tolerance and recovery. The claim is that the training mask improves respiratory power and breathing mechanics by strengthening the respiratory muscles through breathing resistance provided by the TM. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of a commercially manufactured TM in conjunction with bicycle ergometry, high intensity training (HIT) on selected lung function parameters. Volunteers (N=16) participated in this study and were randomly assigned to an experimental or control group. The experimental group wore the TM with progressive increased respiratory resistance and the control group wore the TM with no respiratory resistance. To determine lung function, pre- and post-test assessments consisted of forced expiratory volume at 1s (FEV1), forced vital capacity (FVC), the ratio of FEV1/FVC. Additionally, to determine the TMs effectiveness of maximal oxygen consumption pre- and post-time to failure during a maximum treadmill test was performed. Training was completed on a cycle ergometer on 3d/wk for 4 wks. Participants exercised at 85% of HRmax with a pedal rate of 100-120 rpm at individually set resistance levels. Training sessions consisted of 10 bouts of 30s exercise followed by 30s of active recovery for a total time of 10 minutes. The respiratory resistance for the experimental group progressively increased over the training period. Repeated measures ANOVAs yielded significant between group difference in FVC (p = 0.02) but not for FEV1 or maximum treadmill time. In conclusion, TMs in combination with HIT failed to improve lung function but created sufficient resistance to strengthen the muscles in respiratory ventilation.
KeywordsExercise Altitude Training Vital Capacity Lung Respiratory Mask
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"The Making of Homo Faber: John Locke between Ideology and History"
by Hundert, E J (1972)
The modern inquiry into the idea and value of work has its roots in the seventeenth-century English debate over "the employment of the poor"; a debate punctuated by a long series of state papers and Acts of Parliament proclaiming that labor problems were plaguing the nation.1 Workers appeared to be slothful, unreliable, and attached to irregular and dangerous habits.2 Their undisciplined behavior was found most alarming by those men interested in commercial expansion, since they discovered that "we cannot make our English cloth so cheap as they do in other countries because of the sharpe idleness and stubborness of our poor."3 Economists, merchants, and ministers encountered a population steadily being driven from its landed, feudal status into the untried conditions of increasing commercial competition. High unemployment and rising relief rolls were almost constant problems, and it was assumed that at least a significant minority of the population lived in conditions of chronic poverty and were a permanent threat to public.
In the economic writings, Locke, like the majority of his contemporaries, was concerned with the role of the worker and only tangentially interested in the nature of work itself. The Second Treatise of Government, however, was the first modern piece of major significance which, whatever its other purposes, considered the relationship between man, his property, environment, and society in terms of the nature and value of human labor; and in his discussion of property relations Locke established the foundations for the modern conception of labor. (p.7)
KeywordsLocke, Property, History Of Ideas, Theory Of Labor, Seventeenth Century
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The transition away from fossil fuels to renewable energy is underway. That’s good news for the planet as well as the disadvantaged communities that bear an outsized burden of the extractive economy. As we make this transition, now is the moment to make sure the emerging economic system addresses the injustices of the old. Ther fall 2017 issue looks at specific paths toward a “just transition”—one built on inclusivity and equity.
From this issue
Climate Justice is Racial Justice is Gender Justice
What is a “just transition,” anyway? Bill McKibben asks Jacqueline Patterson, the director of the NAACP Environmental and Climate Justice Program.
How to Feed Ourselves in a Time of Climate Crisis
13 of the best ideas for a just and sustainable food system, from saving seeds to curbing food waste.
Corporations Have Legal Personhood, But Rivers Don't? That Could Change
Indian Country could finally see an end to nonconsented infrastructure projects if they follow New Zealand’s Maori in achieving legal protection for natural entities.
Carpe Diem Politics: How to Do More Than Just Resist
Today’s social justice movements must seize opportunities, mobilize quickly, and, finally, embrace a carnival spirit.
What Cuba Can Teach Us About Health Care
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Adopt a monkey from Happy Monkeyss and help them have a better future! We have a special group of monkeys here at the sanctuary who need your help to represent all of the monkeys here. You can make a difference in the lives of these orphaned monkeys and their companions by donating food, care, and your time.
You will receive an adoption package that contains a photo of the monkey you are supporting, along with his or her history, a certificate of adoption, our newest plush toy, and updates about the monkeys! As a bonus, these adoptions make wonderful gifts.
We don’t charge visitors to see our monkeys, thus we don’t get any money from them. To keep our sanctuary open, we rely on the kind donations of people like you.
Fostering and Adopting Animals
Adopt a monkey from Happy Monkeyss is a great way to help animals, and they also make lovely presents! By symbolically adopting one of the animals Happy Monkeyss USA is preserving, your choice can benefit not just one but many species in our refuge. To begin the adoption process, please choose an animal from the list below.
Primates are under threat from deforestation and the illegal trade in bushmeat. 43 primates are endangered. There are about 5,000 privately owned primates in the U.S.
The Benefit of a Safe Place to Call Home
Attempt to alleviate the suffering of primates wherever possible. Make a difference in the lives of primates by Adopt a monkey from Wild Futures today.
The vision of Happymonkeyss
We envision a world in which people no longer exploit wild animals because they coexist with them.
In the wild and in captivity, we seek to treat wild animals with love and respect and let them live as they like.
Adopt a monkey entails a significant commitment on your part. Being a guardian may be time-consuming, expensive, and demanding. When properly reared, monkeys can be loving and faithful companions for 15 to 20 years.
If you choose one of these animals, you will be subject to a slew of rules and regulations. Begin with your state law, then move on to your county legislation, and last, your city laws. The location where you live has a significant impact on whether or not you can adopt a monkey.
Contact your state’s department of fish, wildlife, and hunting for more information and assistance. Request to speak with an officer in charge of enforcement. Look up your state’s animal regulations. Avoid mentioning the Adopt a monkey in your request. These laws can easily be misunderstood, so you’ll want to read the ordinance for yourself.
Laws of the county
Check out the legislation in your area. Animal control services are available in the vast majority of locales. Find out where to look for the animal ordinance for your county. Be sure to study the laws before asking any questions, and don’t forget to keep them simple.
To determine if some or all primates are allowed under the law, consult the list of forbidden species. Higher primates like apes are sometimes allowed, but monkeys are not.
How to Find Information on the Legality of Owning Monkeys as a Pet
How to Find Information on the Laws Concerning Pet Monkeys. The fact that monkeys are wild creatures necessitates that most states establish laws and restrictions surrounding the keeping of pet monkeys. Before you get a monkey as a pet, check the rules in your area to see if they allow monkeys to be kept as pets. Make sure you’re up-to-date on the rules in your area. Laws are subject to change at any time. Continue reading to find out more.
Find out if you’re allowed to keep monkeys as pets in your state.
If you reside in Delaware, Idaho, Michigan, Oklahoma, Oregon, or South Dakota, you must obtain a permit to Adopt a monkey. Before you can buy a monkey in any of these states, you need to get a permit from that state.
To Adopt a monkey as a pet in Nevada, you must pay a charge. Permits aren’t usually needed, but be sure to check with your county or city to be sure.
Before acquiring a monkey in several states, check with the Department of Wildlife. Some monkey breeds are banned in Alaska, Arizona, Indiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee, while others are permitted. Get a permit to introduce monkeys into New Mexico as pets.
According to the article, owning, selling, or importing a pet monkey is illegal in 19 states. Every state but Wyoming and California allows the public to own and care for monkeys in zoos owned by the owners. Maine and Maryland allow the public to own and care for monkeys in zoos owned by their residents.
Adopt a baby monkey
It is illegal to own, import, or possess monkeys in California, according to the state’s Wild Animal Code. Zoos and museums are exempt, but only after a hearing and permit.
Adopt a monkey in Hawaii. Background and credit checks are essential to ensure you can pay fines.
Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, South Carolina, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and Wisconsin allow monkeys as pets. These states allow pet monkeys.
Make sure your city’s zoning rules allow you to keep Adopt a monkey on your property before you buy one.” This could be a stumbling point for you. It is possible that the city will not outright ban monkeys, but they may restrict where you can keep them. Only land designated as “agricultural” may be used to house the monkey.
In the United States, you can adopt a monkey
The purchase of any form of ape or other wild or potentially dangerous animal requires specific authorization in some states, such as Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island. It is necessary to secure a permit from the state Department of Agriculture and the process might be time-consuming. There is no guarantee that you will be granted a permit if you apply for one
Find out if your city has a homeowner’s ordinance that you’ll have to follow. Make sure you have the right licenses for the legislation in your area. Visit Happy Monkeyss online store to get your very own koala.
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The 21-foot tall bronze statue, of General Robert E Lee, in Virginia’s capital, was on Wednesday morning brought down. Built-in 1890, the Confederate monument that stood as a viewpoint on Monument Avenue in Richmond was one of the US remaining largest such sculptures after four others were removed by the city last summer.
The area surrounding the statue became “ground zero” during the nationwide protests on racial inequality and social injustice after the brutal murder of African Americans, among them George Floyd by a white police officer in Minneapolis last summer.
This series on the fall of Confederate monuments were prompted by a white supremacists rally in 2017 that broke out into chaos in Charlottesville. Though at the time, Virginias governments were immobilized by a state law protecting memorials to war veterans, the law was later passed and signed by Northam. As of July, 1,2020, the districts had the power to decide on their monuments’ fate.
Governor Ralph Northam( D) who was present during the demolition called the a new dawn and era in Virginia. He had previously ordered the statue’s removal but litigation blocked his orders until the Supreme Court gave authority last week. Northam said any such remnant that glorified the lost purpose of the civil war needed to come down.
Northam has prompted the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts to steer a redesign for the entire Monument Avenue. This is seen as part of his promise to dedicate his remaining term to addressing Virginia’s racial injustices following a scandal that erupted against his person in 2019 of a racist photo in his medical school yearbook. With this, Northam is seen to have found himself in the right books yet again.
Large crowds broke out in ju process bilation to the victory for civil rights activists and people of colour alike, who have for year’s call for the removal of the civil war figures statues erected by white supremacists.
The work led by Devon Henry, an African American Executive of the Team Henry Enterprises progressed under heavy police presence as surrounding streets were closed. Henry said the Lee statue presented their most difficult challenge.
Three, two, one!” shouted a Team Henry worker who charged an excited crowd that chanted, “ Whose streets? Our streets! Hey, hey, hey, goodbye,” as excited constructors prepared when withdrawing the statue to a state-owned facility until when the state will decide what to do with it.
Those against the statue’s removal pointed out that Virginia’s rich history would be watered down by losing its closeness to the civil war and its artistic value.
On the other hand, the Black History at Home program argued that the construction of the Lee statue was attached to a perspective that African Americans were not equal members of society. They went ahead to invite residents to think about what a new statue on Monument Avenue could look like.
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Global supply chains are undergoing change. One reason is that Japan, the United States and European countries have been restricting trade and investment relationships with China since around 2019, as they have recognized the security risks involved in their relationships with that country.
In recent years, in order to disconnect supply chains for key products, such as semiconductors, from China and increase supply chain resilience, Japan, the United States and European countries have used huge amounts of subsidies to promote efforts to bring production facilities back to their home turf (onshoring). The Japanese government earmarked a total of 620 billion yen as financial aid under the FY2021 supplementary budget to encourage TSMC, a major semiconductor manufacturer in Taiwan, to build a factory in Kumamoto Prefecture in southwestern Japan and to undertake other similar initiatives. The Japanese government has also provided around 520 billion yen in subsidies for domestic capital investments in order to reduce the risk of supply chain disruption in high-tech industries.
This article provides an overview of changes in supply chains, offers evaluation of policy initiatives that support onshoring and presents relevant proposals.
For some time, as Japanese firms' supply chains have depended heavily on China, they have faced a serious risk of supply disruption. Data on China's shares in other countries' parts imports show that the share in Japanese parts imports hit a record high of around 30% in 2014 but it has continued to decline since 2015 (see Figure 1). The Chinese share in U.S. parts imports has also decreased steeply since 2019. However, South Korea, Australia and Germany have become increasingly dependent on imports from China.
On the other hand, the total value of exports from Japan and the United States to China has increased steeply over the past three years. Even exports of electronics and electrical products from both countries have increased. (see Figure 2). Among the few products whose exports to China have declined are aircraft and some semiconductor-related products, such as dry-etching equipment, from the United States.
Supply chains become more resilient if they are more geographically diversified. That is because geographical diversity makes it easier to switch to an alternative supply source country when a pandemic or a natural disaster causes disruptions in supply from a certain country. That has been confirmed by the results of studies on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, including our analysis based on firm data collected by the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA).
While reducing their dependence on China, diversifying parts supply sources, and cutting back on exports of strategically critical items to the country, Japan and the United States have increased overall trade with China. That is a favorable trend from the viewpoints of enhancing supply chain resiliency and promoting economic growth.
Policy initiatives are contributing to this trend. In the case of Japan, whose dependence on China in terms of imports has declined since 2015, there is another major factor, that is, a change in Japanese firms' risk perceptions due to the intensified anti-Japan protest movement following Japan's nationalization of the disputed Senkaku Islands in 2012.
However, as Japan also still continues to depend heavily on China, it must promote diversification further in order to develop resilient supply chains. To do that, some policy initiatives are essential, but the currently implemented policy initiatives have some problems.
First, if onshoring of supply sources goes too far, supply chains could become vulnerable rather than resilient. In Japan, which is a country prone to natural disasters, the risk of domestic supply chain disruption is high. This risk can be reduced by dispersing supply chains internationally.
In addition to the support for onshoring, the government is providing subsidies for the transfer of production facilities to ASEAN countries, and this is desirable from the viewpoint of enhancing supply chain resiliency. Moreover, public organizations, such as the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), have been providing information that is useful for overseas business expansion and supporting the development of networks through business matching. There is much evidence to indicate that those support measures are effective, so they should be further utilized to promote the diversification of supply chains.
Second, it is doubtful whether using subsidies to encourage the construction of production facilities in Japan will revive the domestic semiconductor industry. In the past, there was a similar measure, that is, a subsidy program to encourage the construction of high-tech industry production facilities in provincial areas. However, according to Keio University Professor Toshihiro Okubo and his colleagues, policy initiatives implemented in the 1980s and 1990s to promote research and development (R&D) and other intellectual business activities ended up attracting low-tech industries in many cases. That is because innovative firms are unwilling to move away from dense industrial clusters where technology and information are accumulated, even if subsidies are offered.
A similar problem has occurred in the case of the effort to encourage TMSC to build a factory in Kumamoto. The factory planned by TMSC is expected to manufacture commodity semiconductors, rather than state-of-the art chips. That is unlikely to lead to advanced industrial development.
Third, it is also doubtful whether "industrial policy" as narrowly defined, that is, policy focusing on supporting a particular industry, such as semiconductors, can produce positive effects. Industrial policy is attracting renewed interest globally. One reason is the rapid growth of China, which is implementing industry-supporting programs on a massive scale. However, according to University of Tokyo Professor Tomoo Marukawa, China's industrial policies are a series of failures. Even the program to support the semiconductor industry has not necessarily been successful, with the domestic production ratio falling far short of the government's target.
A study by Philippe Aghion of INSEAD and his coauthors, which used data for Chinese firms, found that industrial policy improved firms' productivity only when competition was maintained within the supported industry. In other words, it may be said that China’s high-tech industry's rapid growth has essentially been driven by intense competition between private-sector companies although industrial policy may have made some contributions.
Therefore, going forward, industrial policy should be devised so as to encourage the exercise of ingenuity in the private sector by promoting competition in a broad range of industries, rather than focusing on a particular industry, as has been argued by Harvard University Professor Dani Rodrik.
I do not deny that semiconductors are strategically important. However, it is not necessary to keep the full range of production processes, including design and production of materials and manufacturing equipment, within Japan. That is because the risk of supply disruptions lasting for an extended period of time on a large scale is small so long as supply chains are located in countries that do not pose a security risk.
Furthermore, thanks to their cutting-edge technological prowess, Japanese firms have large global shares of some important production processes, and Japan has some degree of influence over the semiconductor supply chain. Making more Japanese firms globally competitive not only in the semiconductor industry but in a diverse range of industries will continue to be critical for both economic growth and supply chain resiliency.
Providing policy support for R&D and intellectual partnerships is effective in strengthening competitiveness. That is because the benefits of R&D and intellectual partnerships proliferate throughout society, as was observed by Paul Romer, laureate of the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences. Providing massive support for R&D will be the second pillar of U.S. and European plans to strengthen supply chain resiliency, along with encouraging onshoring of supply chains. On that point, Japan should follow the example of the United States and Europe.
As part of its support for the semiconductor industry, Japan is also assisting intellectual partnerships. In 2021, TSMC established an R&D center in Tsukuba City, Ibaraki prefecture. In addition to the provision of subsidies by the government, the establishment of a framework for partnerships with Japanese firms and universities under the leadership of the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) served as an inducement for TSMC to set up R&D operations in Japan.
Our empirical research has shown that encouraging foreign firms to establish R&D centers in Japan and promoting joint research with foreign firms in that way helps improve Japanese firms' technological prowess significantly. Firms can learn about each other's technologies through international partnerships. Therefore, the government should encourage foreign firms to establish R&D centers in Japan and support intellectual partnerships between Japanese firms and universities and their foreign counterparts in a broad range of industries. However, when undertaking these measures, it is essential to avoid national security risks, so it is desirable to use international frameworks that Japan has formed with countries that pose little national security risk, such as the Free and Open Indo-Pacific initiative and the QUAD group, which brings together Japan, the United States, Australia and India.
Only if Japanese firms and individuals make successful use of policy initiatives under such governmental support to keep connected with the world and engage in constructive competition can Japan's economic growth be achieved, and supply chain resiliency be enhanced.
When confronted with economic shocks, the government tends to adopt an isolationist policy as people cast a wary eye toward other countries as possible sources of the shocks. After the Global Financial Crisis in 2008, the government implemented many policy measures intended to promote economic growth driven by domestic demand, but those measures ended up prolonging Japan's economic stagnation. This time around, the government should overcome the current crisis without leaning towards an isolationist policy.
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Most gemstones were buried underground for millennia before they were mined and set into jewellery. Most of them won’t have come into contact with light and air before being unearthed, so it’s important to make sure that jewels are kept in just the right conditions to keep them looking at their best. Different gemstones like different conditions, so the first thing to know is exactly what your gemstones are and what treatments they may have had.
All gemstones can be susceptible to damage. It is important to have a good look at them over every now and again, checking for damaged prongs or loose gemstones. Always take jewellery off when you’re going to be doing activities that may damage them – housework, sports or car mechanics – whatever it is, make sure you take your jewellery off. The chlorine in swimming pools can damage gold and household cleaners can damage many gemstones.
We supply our jewellery in cloth pouches for a good reason – these are the ideal way to store gemstones. However, we realise that many people prefer jewellery boxes. If you decide to store your jewellery in a box, make sure that the box has slots or compartments to stop gems rubbing against each other. At 10 on the Mohs’ scale, a Diamond will be able to scratch every other item in the box, including gold or silver bands. Similarly, a Ruby will be able to scratch anything at 9 or lower. Be especially careful of Apatite and Fluorite, as these are the softest gems to regularly be set into jewellery.
The other important thing to remember with storage is to keep jewellery away from strong light, which can fade many gems. Amethyst, Ametrine, Aquamarine, Aventurine, Beryl, Citrine, Kunzite, Rose Quartz and Smokey Quartz are all particularly at risk of fading in strong sunlight. Heat can play a factor too, so be aware of storing items too close to radiators – Pearl, Opal and Morganite are all susceptible to sudden changes in temperature.
Be sure to remove rings by the shank rather than the stone, and make sure you put jewellery on last, after lotions, perfume or cosmetics. Fingerprints, oils and lotions can all contribute to a gem looking dull. This is because the layer of oil will change the angles of refraction through the gem, meaning that it will not sparkle as it should.
There are many different ways to clean jewellery. If you take your jewellery to a high street jeweller, they would probably use one of two ways to clean your items – an ultrasonic cleaner, or a steam cleaner. Although these are perfectly safe for most Diamond jewellery, they aren’t safe for everything. If in doubt, wiping jewellery with a moist cloth is safe for any gem, or a soft brush and water is safe for any gem over 7 on the Mohs scale. Opaque or organic gems are often porous, so it is best to only clean these with a moist soft cloth and to avoid any chemicals which might discolour them.
Gems which have been treated in some way can sometimes need a little more care than others. Coated gemstones, such as Mystic Topaz might be more prone to scratching, so take extra care with them. Oiled or filled Emeralds shouldn’t be cleaned with an ultrasonic or steam cleaner. If your oiled Emerald is losing some of its liveliness, you can easily re-oil it at home. Place it in a shallow dish of lukewarm baby oil and leave it overnight.
Opals have a very high water content and so need a little more care than other gems. Avoid exposing them to heat and strong sunlight. If an Opal loses its moisture, it can lose colour, or in exceptional circumstances, suffer from ‘crazing’, where tiny cracks appear across the surface. If you are storing an Opal for some time, it is best to put a moist cloth or cotton wool alongside it in a sealed plastic bag to keep it hydrated. Check on it every now and again and replace or dampen the cloth if it has dried out. Clean your Opals with a damp cloth and do not use an ultrasonic or steam cleaner.
Pearls are another susceptible gem. Pearls are soft and porous, so need special care. Pearls like to be worn – the body’s natural oils keep Pearls looking at their best. It is vital to store Pearls so that they won’t be scratched by other gems or metal. Do not allow Pearls to get too hot as they will dry out and might crack. Pearls are very susceptible to chemical cleaners, avoid contact with ammonia and bleaches. Do not use an ultrasonic cleaner, rather wipe them regularly with a soft cloth. They can also be cleaned every now and again with mild soapy water and left to dry naturally before being put safely away. Do not store Pearls in an airtight container as you might with an Opal, they prefer to be kept in a soft pouch or lined jewellery box. Lastly, don’t forget that a Pearl necklace will need re-stringing every few years to replace the thread.
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Until it breaks down, most people push the importance of regular AC checks to the back of their minds. When it finally goes silent, they have to pay high emergency repair fees besides the likelihood of spending long hot hours waiting for the technicians to arrive. However, all this could be avoided by contacting the most experienced and highly trained Air Conditioning Maintenance St Johns FL technicians at Weather Engineers Inc.
Apart from avoiding the distress that comes with a failed air conditioning system, you are sure to get many benefits from ensuring that your AC is properly maintained. The costs involved in emergency repairs are by far higher than the small price of maintenance. In addition, a neglected air conditioning unit is less likely to serve you for the maximum period it was meant to.
When the filters become too dirty, the workload of your AC unit is increased. Consequently its performance is affected while more wears and tears occur as it tries to work harder than is necessary. The effects will also be reflected on your energy bills since it will use more power than it would if the filters were clean. Therefore, ensure that the dirty filters are replaced with clean new ones after every 2-3 months.
Before the hot season begins, ensure that any dirt on the AC coils is removed. Besides improving the efficiency of the system, clean coils go a long way in helping keep the energy bills low. Moreover, the useful life of the air conditioner is increased.
If the level of the refrigerant runs low, the efficiency of your AC unit in providing a cool environment is affected. In addition, the air compressor may be damaged leading to more costs in repairs. Therefore, ensure that the refrigerant is at the proper level.
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JSON objects are imported or exported using MATLAB with the help of Python. All that is required, aside from an installation of Python, is to specify the location of the JSON file.
Why another JSON parser? I wanted a minimalist function that would import/export a JSON file in the most straightforward manner possible. I believed that function did not exist as of Oct. 2015. I've also become enamored with using Python to handle tasks common to Python, but not directly supported in MATLAB. This is what makes the code minimal. Python does the heavy lifting and a recursive function finishes the conversion.
Kyle (2022). Core_jsonparser: Import and Export JSON files using MATLAB (https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/53698-core_jsonparser-import-and-export-json-files-using-matlab), MATLAB Central File Exchange. Retrieved .
MATLAB Release Compatibility
Platform CompatibilityWindows macOS Linux
Inspired by: JSON Parser, JSONLab: a toolbox to encode/decode JSON files, Core_twitter: A wrapper for the Python package Tweepy to interface with the Twitter API, Core_py2matlab: convert data from Python to MATLAB and back.
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It’s that time of the year again – a new academic semester is dawning upon us, a gleaming beginning, a fresh chapter. Whether it’s your first day flaunting your Nike Air Max in the vicinity of a campus or you’re now a changed man with an unwavering pledge to right your wrongs (read: past study regrets, oh wait… more like ungodly procrastination), it’s an exhilarating time for everyone to draw on a clean slate!
Now, before you solemnly undertake to a barrage of
lies aspirations – of never dragging your feet around assignment deadlines, professing the library as your new home, and upping your “A” game (yes, we’ve all been there) – consider channelling your oomph to cheer up your dreaded study space (#becausesuccessbeginsathometoo).
Have a peek at these seven ways that will whip your study space into a tip-top conducive learning environment.
#1. Pin up inspirational / motivational mantras
Let’s face it – grinding notes, reviewing algebraic formulas and flipping through cramming lengthy tomes can be… let’s just say a chore preordained duty that more often than not, would require an extra push.
Tack up some inspirational quotes to boost enthusiasm…
Perk up your own inspiration wall with DIY clipboards…
Don’t forget to grab some cool font-spiration here!
#2. Inject some colour
It’s 12 midnight. Even though you’ve binged on several jars of coffee, your energy is on a decidedly downward trend. You strive your utmost best to focus on wrapping up your assignment, but there’s something that’s soaking up your concentration energy.
The answer might be right in front of you – literally. That is, the colour of your wall. Because there is such a thing as the psychology of colour, and its impressive power to
brainwash influence your mood!
Use calming greens for an aura of well-being, harmony and nature to boost your concentration…
Or invigorating blues to enhance your creative thinking, while magnifying your cognitive performance (science said so)!
Waves of inspiration hitting you yet?
#3. Flower (or plant) power
Yes, get your green thumb on. Bring life, sparkle, zing, soul, *insert your own adjective here* to your study arena by keeping a potted plant (or a few, #themorethemerrier).
Enter your latest study hack: greenery. Why? Because we all know there’s nothing quite like the brain-clearing effects of being drenched in nature. Aside from boosting productivity & concentration, reducing stress and improving air quality, desk plants are also visually charming (which is all that matters, #letsbehonest).
Try taking on some cacti and succulents, which are low maintenance and require minimal care…
Not forgetting potted plants, of course!
#4. Keep track with a gigantic wall calendar
Yes, a larger-than-life chalkboard calendar that’ll take over your entire wall. All for one sole purpose: to empty your bag of excuses for unintentionally missing out on important dates (read: any academic-related deadlines).
In other words, you’ll have no basis to procrastinate anymore.
Chalkboards are magical, as they can be erased and rewritten effortlessly…
Reuse, reuse and reuse again.
For those who prefer it to be less in-your-face.
Inspired? Learn how to DIY here!
#5. Tidy up your act
Take it from us: clearing away the clutter from your study space goes a long way in decluttering your mind. A desk that is struck by a chaotic tornado could be more than a hiding spot for eyeglasses and a breeding ground for piles – it could very well be destroying your productivity too.
Have an organised notes station to keep your favourite subjects on track…
Use binder clips to hold down USB cables and detangle cords…
Or consider these vertical files to organise and keep everything at an arm’s reach!
#6. Let there be light
Ensure good lighting by filling up your study space with natural light. All those hours spent staring into the soul of an artificially-lit computer screen? Yeah, natural light is a great way to counteract those artificial radiations. Other perks include a bump in happiness, alertness and productivity.
Usher in natural light by opting for translucent shades or sheer curtains…
Or place a mirror opposite your window for an extra burst of natural light.
#7. Spice up your wallpaper
Sometimes (read: many times), you just need a good kick in the bum to get going. That said, we’d all be pretty sore if it happened every time we needed that extra jolt.
Instead, have a
menacing motivational message stare right back at you – every second, minute and hour of the day.
Whether you’re a freshie or a self-proclaimed senior, the reality is that you will be cranking all day to brace through college. And though you might occasionally dread marching through the halls of knowledge, your space doesn’t have to be barren, cold or devoid of personality.
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A white ceramic body is always a synonym of beauty and quality. White ceramic bodies owe their colour to the choice of raw materials – clays, sands, feldspar – without iron or other impurities. Sometimes ceramic bodies may keep a light yellow or grey colour, despite the meticulous choice made on raw materials. In other cases, it is not even possible to use sands or clays that are entirely free from impurities. Although it is possible to obtain a white body using specific whiteners.
Inco’s whiteners are perfectly studied to make ceramic bodies whiter avoiding to change the characteristics of the final product: water absorption and dimensional stability. In addition, Inco’s whiteners make ceramic bodies’ colourimetric-colouring more clean and pure by adding pigments. The quality of the final product is high and constant.
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A chance to be a kid
The Tiger Woods Learning Center is wrapping up its 4th annual Summer Academy, which provides children of military families a week of unforgettable experiences, fun experiments and lifelong friends. Children from military families were given scholarships to attend, and flew in from all over the country. We asked parents Abbey Bishop and Hayva Hill how Summer Academy has made a difference in the lives of their children.
Q: How is the TWLC Summer Academy making a difference in your child’s life?
Abbey Bishop: My husband is military and the fact that it’s a camp organized for military dependents is amazing. Not only are they getting to travel, but they are with kids that are in similar situations. A lot of kids don’t understand what it’s like to lose a parent for six months to a year at a time. They become friends with these kids, and the friendships really last. It’s great.
Hayva Hill: It gave them confidence and really prepared them for school. They got to dissect animals, and do things that other kids their age don’t get to do. It really solidified their career goals. My son now wants to be a zoologist, and my daughter wants to be an orthodontist.
Q: How is the camp beneficial to your child’s growth?
AB: The camp itself is so accelerated in regards to other camps. My daughter learned so much from the STEM classes. Even going to Disneyland was a great learning experience. It was fun, but they also did activities and learned too. She couldn’t stop talking about it.
It’s great that they’re surrounded by other children who know exactly where they’re coming from. They really connect with each other on a level that other kids can’t. Madison met friends that she still talks to a year later. She has that forever.
Q: What were your child’s favorite aspects of the camp?
AB: She loved the marine biology class, where she dissected marine animals. She took it both times. I would have been squeamish about it but she loved it. She also really liked the evening activities, and the zip-lining was her favorite. The counselors were great too. She just couldn’t get enough.
Q: Why, as a child from a military family, is it so important to go to this camp?
HH: Military children travel so often that they don’t get the opportunity to enjoy a normal childhood. They’re on a military base in a military town, and don’t get to call any place their own. This camp has turned into a home for them. It’s somewhere they can return to. It’s their neighborhood, their school, their home. It provides comfort for them. It’s something they can look forward to every summer.
Q: Do you notice a difference in your child after returning from camp?
AB: Madison had so much fun at the camp that she actually became more interested in school. She got really excited about biology, and really excelled at it while she was there. Even her teachers were impressed with what she had done there. She became a great student.
Q: How is Summer Academy beneficial to you, personally?
AB: I love that they learn. It makes me feel good about sending them away, and I don’t feel like I’m just trying to get rid of them for a week. I get to help them. They’re learning. They’re growing. It’s great to see your kids so happy and excited about learning.
HH: I’m proud that I am able to do something for my children that I was never able to experience at their age. Seeing them grow individually into wonderful members of society is wonderful. I don’t worry about their wellbeing. I’m so grateful I can do this for my kids.
Q: How does it make you feel knowing that this camp exists for children from military families?
AB: It’s fantastic. Unfortunately, military children are unlike a lot of other children. They go through and endure way more than others. It’s something that a lot of people don’t understand, and these kids do. To know that there’s a program that exists and doesn’t just try to compensate for them, but actually tries to help them grow is exciting. I’m always so distraught at the airport when I’m sending them off, but I know the kids love it.
Q: What specifically makes you return to this camp?
AB: Around here there aren’t a lot of opportunities for any sort of learning camp, and the ones they have are extremely expensive. We are a military family and we try to provide for our kids as best we can, but there are limitations. I can send Madison to this camp for free, knowing that she enjoys it.
HH: The military scholarship was very helpful financially, and without it I would not be able to send them. It’s wonderful that the foundation is providing help for the child. Military children often get overlooked. The academics are great. They both just fell in love with zoology.
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“Koholā Ola is the Whale that Gives Life,
the Whale that is the Mother of our oceans,
and we must love her now
and listen to her whale song.”
In Hawaiian culture the Koholā (Humpback Whale) are sacred for grace, intelligence, and beauty. They live in peaceful co-existence and community. As they swim they bring energy of harmony to all of us. Their songs teach us that we can live with aloha, love each other, and understand our oneness, and take care of Mother Earth. This project brings awareness to all of us the importance of protecting and preserving the whales and the oceans.
“This is a project that has been a dream of my brother Sooriya for many, many, many, years. I think this dream was his before he was even born. It’s going to be the symbol for world peace from Hawaii to all the world. And in these very difficult times, it is even more important. Its gotta be done for all people, of all nationalities in every corner of the world. And as they contribute to the pounding away at the copper metal that will create this whale, they will hear the pounding of the copper like the pounding of their own hearts”
Kahu Kamaki Kanahele
Please join Mouna Arts & Cultural Village to bring to life the world’s largest mother and child whale sculpture. To create this art, more than 2,000 students, parents, religious and community leaders will come together to transform this dream into reality. The sculpture will include a mother and her “keiki” or child. The mother will be approximately 45 feet long and her keiki about 32 feet. The mother and child motif is significant as it demonstrates unconditional love, care, trust, and peace from generation to generation. As Sooriya reminds us, these qualities are urgently needed at this critical time on Earth.
Each week, groups from different walks of life will come to Mouna Arts and Cultural Village to work on the copper whales in celebration and respect of each others diversity and culture.
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Camp Chandler History
Camp Chandler’s history begins at Camp McGehee located near Jasmine Hill in the 1920’s. The Jr. Lions Camp for deserving youth sponsored by the Montgomery Lions Club was founded in 1928 and has been continuous since that date. The Rotary Club established Camp Chandler’s present site in 1936. The site was part of the McGilvery Plantation. The Camp was named Camp Rotary and was used in the summertime only. Camp Rotary was open 8 weeks of the year. The Boy Scouts used the camp for 4 weeks and the YMCA used the camp for 4 weeks. The YMCA operated a 4H camp, the Jr. Lions Camp, and 2 weeks and Rangers Camp during this time.
The Montgomery Rotary Club gave ownership of Camp Rotary to the Montgomery YMCA in 1951. The name of the camp was changed to Montgomery “Y” Camp in 1952. Prior to this time, the camp have been very rustic. The only running water available was in the kitchen and a water fountain. The Montgomery YMCA began to improve the Camp throughout the 1950’s.
In 1951, the Green Lodge was built and named for Eric Hall, a Rotarian and the engineer in charge of Jordan Dam, who was in charge of maintenance, cutting the grass, and other things at camp. Funds were provided by the Rotary Club for the building. This sparked a whole bunch of building projects including:
The building of a bathhouse in the center of camp The Council House was built with contributions from the Rotary Charity Foundation Ball. It replaced an old country store that had served the Indians as part of the McGilvery Plantation. A kitchen a Dining hall were built with funds raised by the Alabama State Fair, the Montgomery Kiwanis Club, and friends of the YMCA. Parker Hall named after Dr. Robert Parker, a long-time supporter of Camp Chandler was built with funds from the Rotary Foundation. It is known as the Conference Center and principally serves retreat groups. YMCA Camp Staff built the upper cabin area The State and County helped build the waterfront and tower. The YMCA Boys Work Committee raised funds for the building of the dock. The Chapel was built by staff and campers in 1953 during a polio epidemic in Montgomery while the campers were quarantined at camp.
The period of the 1950’s and 1960’s can be viewed as the Golden Years of Camp Chandler. William C. Chandler served as the Camp Director from 1948-57. This brought stability upon which the camp thrived. Many of Montgomery’s prominent citizens including Jim Wilson and Winton Blount III attended camp at Camp Chandler. This period can be characterized as one of tremendous building and high camper attendance. During this period, Camp Chandler operated 10 weeks of summer camp; 8 weeks of Ranger and Pioneer sessions, the Jr. Lions Camp, and a 4H camp.
The Camp declined throughout the 1970’s and 1980’s. The average tenure of Camp Director’s was slightly more than a year. There was little stability and the camp suffered. The name was changed in 1979 to YMCA Camp Chandler in honor of William C. Chandler, the long-time camp director and the General Director of the Montgomery YMCA for more than 40 years.
Camp Chandler began to improve in the mid 1980’s. The camp became co-ed in 1985. In order to counter declining enrollment in the Pioneer and Ranger Programs, the focus of the camp switched to serving deserving youth camps in 1989 with the establishment of the Police Camps. The Junior Lioness Camp was re-introduced and a week long camp for the Boys and Girls Clubs from Montgomery, Auburn, and Opelika. Our newest camps are the S.T.E.P. Camp, a week long camp for children living in housing projects sponsored by the STEP Foundation (Strategies to Elevate People) and the Inter-Personal Relations, Little Buddy camp sponsored by the Gift of Life Foundation.
The 1990’s can be characterized as the second golden period of Camp’s History. The Ranger and Pioneer programs saw revitalization occur. 1992 and 1993 were the most successful years in Camp’s history. Renovations were made to attract more retreat groups. Also new programs in Teamwork Building and Outdoor education were established. Camp Chandler is now a year long operation serving more than 7,000 people annually.
The cabin underwent renovation in which the bunks were built-in and included drawers. New programs were added including a high and low ropes course, mountain bikes, and white water canoes. A horse cord horseback riding introduced, a Mater Plan was prepared for Camp Chandler, and a new road built and paved. The road going through the middle of camp was sodded. In 1990, the Medical Hut was built with money from the 1989 YMCA Capital Campaign and donations from the Lions of Alabama. The summer of 1994 will see the air-conditioning of the Dining Hall and the construction of a maintenance building. | <urn:uuid:0fac120d-3c1d-416d-9ca4-ca1379d7e164> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://ymcamontgomery.org/camp/staff/history/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570871.10/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808183040-20220808213040-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.97458 | 1,055 | 2.25 | 2 |
Minds Matter, Ep. 1: Your Mind On TikTok?
Our minds are where the magic happens - actually they’re where everything happens. Yet, we don’t always have a great understanding of how they work. UvA Radio’s newest podcast, Minds Matter, is here to have a deeper look at that thing in your head. Every episode, Beth Fisher, Ava Ma de Sousa and Noah Simhy will chat about a topic, bringing you some of the psychology and neuroscience research about it along the way.
We’re kicking it off with something light (or so we thought). What’s the deal with TikTok? Why do the kids love it so much? Does it really affect our brains the same as cocaine? Also - are we old?
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Bharti Airtel limited is a leading global telecommunications company with operations in 19 countries across Asia and Africa. The company offers variety of services in the field of telecommunication like mobile voice & data services, fixed line, high speed broadband, IPTV, DTH, turnkey telecom solutions for enterprises, national & international long distance services to carriers . It operates in GSM network in all countries and provides 2G or 3G services depending upon the country of operation (About Bharti Airtel, 2010). It has a customer base of over 200 million customers and has been ranked among the sixth best performing technology companies in the world by business week in 2010. (Balwani, 2010). The case study examines the (various) strategies adopted by Bharti Airtel Cellular Ltd to consolidate its position in the Indian market, gradually making it a leader in the cellular service providers in India.
Airtel’s Marketing Plan
Efficient marketing can make a company with a mediocre product successful while poor marketing can send a good company out of business (Philip Kotler, 2007). Bharti Airtel started its journey in India in 1995 by the tagline “ Airtel celebrates the spirit of Leadership”. They targeted the elite, up market professionals and entrepreneurs as customers and positioned themselves to be an aspirational and Lifestyle Brand. The initial campaign proved to be successful and Airtel got the expected results. However by 2000, India witnessed a revolution in the telecom industry . The Indian Government had reduced the tariff and taxes considerably (Telecom Regulator Authority of India, 2000) which meant that even the most common of people could now afford cellular services and with norms relaxed many new entrants in the cellular markets were observed as direct competitors to Bharti Airtel. Since the cellular service using population started growing manifolds, many competitors in the market started offering mobile services at much lower tariffs leading to the downfall of Bharti Airtel as a brand. This forced Bharti Airtel to rethink on its marketing and they decided to go in for complete image renewal by rebranding and repositioning the Airtel brand. In 2002 came in the new Airtel Logo, A R Rahman became the brand ambassador and gave out the Airtel tune “ Live every moment” which was the most downloaded ringtone in the telecommunications history. (Bharti Airtel Annual Report 2002-2003, 2003). Since then Airtel has seen an upward trend, it kept improvising on it marketing and finally became the sixth best performing Technology Company in 2010. (Bharti Airtel 15th Annual Report 2009-10, 2010)
Rebranding and Repositioning
Airtel’s foray into the cellular domain in 1995 was grand, with the theme -Spirits of Leadership, the prime audience being the ELITE. As marketing concepts suggest, marketing is a continuous process and renewal in the process is required. Sticking to the same process for long without taking into consideration the market condition would take you nowhere (Armstrong G, 2009). Attractive marketing and persuasive messages to attract larger audience had become the need of the hour. India being a developing Country had maximum of its population being middle class or lower middle class who would want affordable stuff rather than a high end product. As Airtel projected itself as an elite brand while the other telecom providers brought out plans that attracted the larger audience, Airtel started incurring losses and lost quite a lot of its customer base. (Business Week – A Crucial Call for Indian Telecom, 2002)
Airtel had to revive its marketing plan in line with the changing Government policy of tariffs and taxes and the growing competition. To gain back the huge customer base that it had Airtel decided to go for rebranding and repositioning. The main objective behind this was to make the customers take a fresh look at the brand and thus get a renewed identity, thus giving an altogether new perception about the brand. The start of the 21st century saw Airtel having a new logo, new tagline not only was Airtel rebranded but the company worked on it repositioning so that they could target rural as well as the urban population. (Bharti Airtel Annual Report 2002-2003, 2003)
Market segmentation was done to allow their marketing/sales program to focus on the subset of prospects that are “ most likely” to get them the desired customers. If market segmentation is done properly then it helps to insure the highest return for your marketing/sales expenditures (Brownlie, 2008). Airtel marketing team segmented the market based on the Indian demographics and geographical variables, taking into consideration various factors they decided onto a diverse choice of calling plans suitable for rural and urban population. The urban population plan again was segmented based on the demographics. They used young Indian film actors like Shahrukh Khan, Kareena Kapoor to be the brand ambassador so that the young audience could relate with the brand, thus also maintaining its image of lifestyle brand unlike other competitors. They targetted women and senior citizens by introducing post paid plans. (Bharti Airtel Annual Report 2002-2003, 2003). New plans like Friends were introduced which had free calling within the group thus attracting the younger audience. Corporate plans were rolled out so that Office goer could be targetted.(Airtel – About Us, 2002) The rural areas had low population density and difficult topographical & climatic conditions which made it difficult to provide telecommunication services, hence Airtel had quite less competition on the rural front. The biggest challenge was to do the entire set up with good quality and at an affordable price. Bharti’s strategy of extensively roll out ahead of competition, especially in new villages, yielded them rich dividends. The rural market was a niche market where the potential demand was not met by any supplier; Bharti hit the iron at the right spot and thus tapped on the virgin rural market (Goyal, 2002). Airtel followed the matchbox strategy to target the rural audience; it made its service available at all possible retail shops (Bharti Airtel Annual Report 2002-2003, 2003). The key to capitalize on a niche market is to find or develop a market alcove that has customers who are accessible, that is growing fast enough, and that is not owned by one established vendor already. (Philip Kotler, 2007)
Airtel smartly selected its brand ambassadors such that they could connect to the rural as well as the urban audience. Figure 1 indicates the growth in the subscriber base after the rebranding and segmentation for Bharti Airtel as compared to its competitor.
Figure 1: Subscriber Base 2003 (Source: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India – Performance Indicator Report 2003)
The financial as well as operating performance of the Company during 2002-03 was gratifying with an operating profit of £107. 33 Million and the revenue being doubled to £430. 33 Million within a year (Bharti Airtel Annual Report 2002-2003, 2003). Special mobile packages targeting youth, women and senior citizens as part of its market segmentation strategy were also introduced later. Airtel continued its study of Market segmentation, repositioning and rebranding and thus kept climbing the ladder of success, becoming the strongest telecom Provider in India and expanded its base to Africa and Srilanka as well (Airtels new attractive packages, 2004).
A lot of effort goes into brand building, companies invests enormous amounts of time and money however with stiff competition, brand building strategies have to be unique and extraordinary so that they stand out in the competition, making a conspicuous impression on the consumers who have variety of options to choose from when there are hundreds of advertisements being flashed over the television making the task all the more thorny. Retaining the existing customers is another big challenge. Marketing the right product or service for the target consumers at the right place with the right price using the right promotion is becoming very difficult due to the various internal and external forces prevailing within and outside the Organization and Market. (Shukla, 2008) It was a great risk to change the market plan, undergoing market segmentation and repositioning the Bharti Airtel brand when new entrants were attacking the market but sometimes risks do pay off. Airtel has evolved with changing times quite rapidly. From a very small and loss making telecom company in the late ’90s to almost a mammoth multinational, it has traversed a long distance. They faced significant challenges on their way from strategic introduction of CDMA as a rival platform to emergence of newer players. To the credit of the company’s founders, so far the challenges have been met with ample confidence and style. Their effective marketing management helped them to maintain its growth even after the myriad & byzantine legal/regulatory apparatus of Indian Telecom sector.
Airtel’s plan of packaging the same services to urban and rural audience differently by taking into consideration the suitability of the plan made them survive in the ever growing telecom market. This knowledge and understanding of continuous marketing plan renewal and adapting to the market conditions is very important for me as a neophyte market learner.
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Victoria is Australia’s largest agricultural producer, but despite our reputation as the nation’s food bowl, our AgTech sector remains small and underdeveloped.
Research commissioned by LaunchVic estimates less than 40 AgTech startups in Victoria, with 80% of these based in Melbourne.
To help more Ag entrepreneurs to start up, we’re partnering with Agriculture Victoria on a $2.2 million initiative designed to boost the number of Victorian AgTech startups and build entrepreneurial culture and capability in this crucial sector.
We funded three world-class programs Farmers2Founders, Rocket Seeder and SproutX to run pre-accelerator programs, set to equip close to 500 aspiring entrepreneurs with the skills to turn an idea into a business.
Rocket Seeder is delivering a 12-week AgTech Seeds Pre-Accelerator Program. The program supports startup creation by bringing together “hybrid” teams of aspiring AgTech entrepreneurs and researchers creating AgTech-applicable IP and know-how at Victorian universities and Publicly Funded Research Organisations.
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AgTech uses digital technology to provide the agricultural industry with the tools, data and knowledge to make more informed and timely on-farm decisions and improve productivity and sustainability. Areas of application may include plant or animal science, crop protection & Input management, precision agriculture, indoor agriculture, sensors & smart farm equipment, imagery, animal technologies, processing & packaging, supply chain and hardware.
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OPEC and its non-OPEC partners, an energy alliance sometimes referred to as OPEC+, will convene via videoconference in a bid to reach consensus over how to manage supply to the market.
The group last year agreed to restrict the amount of oil it produces in an effort to prop up oil prices as strict public health measures coincided with an unprecedented fuel demand shock.
This week’s supply decision comes at a time when oil prices have rebounded to pre-virus levels, production in the U.S. has taken a hit from freezing storms and the coronavirus pandemic continues to cloud the outlook.
OPEC’s de facto leader Saudi Arabia has publicly encouraged allied partners to remain “extremely cautious” on production policy, warning the group against complacency as it seeks to navigate the ongoing Covid-19 crisis.
Non-OPEC leader Russia, meanwhile, has indicated it wants to push ahead with a supply increase.
Analysts broadly expect OPEC+ to hike output from current levels, but questions remain over how much exactly and which countries will be affected.
At an industry event last month, Saudi Arabia’s Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman reportedly said to those trying to foresee the energy alliance’s next move: “Don’t try to predict the unpredictable.”
However, while the global oil demand is recovering, he warned that the recovery is still “very, very fragile.”
“What really matters here is Russia and Saudi Arabia. The breakeven price for Russia’s budget is much lower than that of Saudi Arabia, so you will see a kind of gap in the views between these two countries,” Varga said.
OPEC+ initially agreed to cut oil production by a record of 9.7 million barrels per day last year, before easing cuts to 7.7 million and eventually 7.2 million from January. OPEC kingpin Saudi Arabia has since taken on voluntary cuts of 1 million from the beginning of February through March.
An oil pumping jack, also known as a “nodding donkey”, in an oilfield near Dyurtyuli, in the Republic of Bashkortostan, Russia, on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020.
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Alexander Novak, Russia’s deputy prime minister, appeared to signal Moscow’s intent for a supply increase last month, claiming the market has already balanced.
“Russia wants to move back towards normal production as quickly as possible while Saudi Arabia wants to enjoy high prices a little while longer and rather keep the market on the tight side than the loose side. We think both will get what they want,” Bjarne Schieldrop, chief commodity analyst at SEB, said in a research note.
Russia will likely be allowed to increase output further, he added, while Saudi Arabia will return “some or potentially all” of its 1 million barrels per day unilateral cut.
Analysts expect OPEC+ to discuss allowing as much as 1.3 million barrels per day back into the market on Thursday.
“Statements from Saudi Arabia indicates that they are on the cautious side. Rather to keep it a little tight a little too long than to run into an oversupply before Covid-19 vaccines have truly made their magic on global economic activity and oil demand,” Schieldrop said.
“The upcoming OPEC+ meeting is thus unlikely to ruin the oil party with respect to April supply as the total outcome is likely going to leave the market slightly short rather than in surplus.”
Oil prices, having climbed to a 13-month peak last month, appeared to extend losses that began last week on expectations that OPEC+ may be set to increase global supply.
“Our expectation is that they are going to rise in line with their previous policy deal which was announced in December of 2020. And that is to not increase production more than 500,000 barrels per day. We expect that policy to still be valid,” Louise Dickson, analyst at Rystad Energy, told CNBC via telephone.
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She added that OPEC could, in theory, increase production by 1.3 million barrels per day, but “we don’t think they are going to overshoot this time around.”
“Russia will build up momentum in their market view, but we don’t see a complete switchover. For the last year, OPEC+ has been really firmly under the reins of Saudi Arabia, guiding the policy, making the calls, calling the shots, etc. And I don’t think that, after a year of such market and supply diligence, the group is ready to switch course just on a whim of $65 Brent or an increasingly tighter oil market,” she said.
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I recently explored this business of trans fat and it’s pretty scary. Now I look at the labels on products and am pretty horrified to find how many of them contain this chemically modified fat that is so foreign to the body that it simply ends up as unprocessed fat which clogs the circulatory system.
Here is a very informative site about exactly what hydrogenation of fat is: www.treelight.com. There is also great information there about good fats like coconut and palm kernel oils and why they’re actually good for you.
I came across this following article which is very informative:
Trans Fat Survival Checklist
A healthy human diet should consist of a daily intake of water, carbohydrates, protein, fats and vitamins and minerals. Naturally all these have a daily recommended amount for the optimum functioning of our bodily processes. Just as in any other substance abuse, excess intake of fats will result in pathological conditions. Furthermore the result of excess fat intake varies according to the type of fats consumed. This means that there are different types of fats and also not all fats behave similarly in our body.
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He says that after eating these cauliflower chapatis you should take a little nap and when you wake you’ll be full of energy.
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All yoga is designed to raise the kundalini energy. What's that saying, "All rivers lead to the ocean?" Yoga gives you an activity, which stops the mind and allows your…
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Alameda County has been tracking the burden of severe disease and the re-emergence of COVID-19 disparities by race/ethnicity and neighborhood in weighing the role of a new mask requirement.
In alignment with the State, the Bay Area counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Monterey, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma, and the City of Berkeley will lift universal mask requirements for most indoor public settings beginning Wednesday, February 16.
Walk-up for COVID-19 testing at the Robert Livermore Community Center parking lot at 491 Loyola Way in Livermore.
County of Alameda and the City of Berkeley announced that their Health Officers are rescinding the face mask amendments allowing fully vaccinated people to go unmasked in some limited settings, effective 12:01 am on December 30, 2021.
Building upon the September 28, 2021 order, the state requires Adult Care and Direct Care workers to be fully vaccinated and receive their booster. Additionally, the order requires additional testing of workers eligible for boosters who are not yet boosted. Compliance must be achieved by February 1, 2022.
Building upon the August 5, 2021 order, the state is requiring healthcare workers to be fully vaccinated as well as receive their booster shot to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 or meet certain requirements if an employee has not yet received the booster in order to enter the workplace. Compliance must be reached by February 1, 2022.
In accordance with state guidelines, Alameda County Upholds it's face covering order and amendments including requiring face coverings to be worn indoors.
The California Department of Public Health updated its masking requirement requiring masks to be worn in all indoor public settings from December 15, 2021 to January 15, 2022, regardless of vaccination status.
Alameda County Health Officer Order Requires Vaccination of First Responders and Medical Transport Providers
the Alameda County Health Officer issued an Order requiring providers engaged in 9-1-1 ambulance transport, non-emergency medical transport, and first responders (including law enforcement and fire) to be fully vaccinated by December 21, 2021
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A 37-year-old female with a PMH of Sjogren’s, and a recent motor vehicle accident (MVA) is referred to the EMG Lab for evaluation of right arm pain/weakness. The patient endorses right head pain which radiates down her neck into the right shoulder and wrist. Examination shows 5/5 strength in the upper extremities except for 4+/5 deltoid and 4+/5 biceps strength in the right upper extremity. Sensation to light touch was intact throughout. Sensory nerve conduction studies of the right upper extremity were normal. Based on the patient’s EMG results outlined below what is the most likely diagnosis?
Which of the following muscles is solely innervated by the C5 nerve root?
A 4-year-old boy is in the hospital for headache and abdominal pain and is being treated by the pediatric service for possible constipation, for which they have given polyethylene glycol. You are consulted due to the new onset of inability to extend his left wrist. On exam, you note a bluish coloration of the gingiva.
A peripheral blood smear is requested and shows microcytic RBCs with basophilic stippling. Anemia in this disease is caused in part by inhibition of which of the following?
Which of the following vessels that supply the thalamus typically originates from the posterior communicating artery (PCOM)?
Which of the following arteries supplies the lumbar spinal cord?
In the diagram below, what neurologic information is carried by the tract labeled with the green arrow?
A 37-year-old man with a past medical history of depression, hypothyroidism, fibromyalgia, and nephrolithiasis presents with a well-documented history of migraine headaches. In the past, his headache frequency was less than 5 days a month but they are now occurring at least three times a week. Your suspicion of secondary causes of headache is low and you are considering starting a prophylactic migraine treatment. Which of the following medications should be avoided?
A 21-year-old man is brought into the clinic by his roommate due to bizarre behavior. For the last 10 months, the patient has been intermittently skipping classes and trying to soundproof his dorm room because he believes the government is watching him. His roommate says that on two separate occasions he caught the patient talking to himself under the bed covers. The neurological exam is normal but the patient refuses to make eye contact and his speech is pressured and tangential. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A 7-year-old boy with no significant past medical history presents to the clinic after declining school performance and daydreaming. A routine EEG is performed and shown below (bipolar montage). Which of the following medications is the most appropriate first-line therapy?
A 62-year-old woman presents to your clinic with complaints of dizziness. She states that about 2 weeks ago she had some dental work done including a root canal, and ever since then has had spells of extreme dizziness. She describes that the room spins and she becomes sick to her stomach. The sensation is improved by sitting very still. It completely resolves in between episodes, and episodes happen about once or twice a day. She noticed that it happens consistently when she tries to back out of the driveway in the early morning. She had a CT head one day ago that was read as normal. On exam, she has inducible nystagmus. The otoscopic exam is normal. Which of the following is the most accurate statement?
Sleep spindles are first seen at what gestational age (GA)?
A 4-year-old girl with multiple seizure types and intellectual disability has an EEG performed that shows 1.5 Hz to 2.5 Hz spike and wave discharges. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A 55-year-old was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. She required a right mastectomy, lymph node resection, and local radiation. She presents to your clinic with right arm pain and weakness. On exam, she has weakness only to forearm pronation, and flexion at the wrist and biceps. She also has numbness of the lateral hand and the first 3 digits.
Which cord or nerve was likely injured from the surgery or radiation?
Which of the following is the antibody associated with dermatomyositis that is known to confer the highest risk of cancer?
This EMG video of the biceps femoris muscle at rest could be associated with which of the following pathologies?
A 14-year-old female presents to the clinic with frequent falls, clumsiness, and stumbling on her feet. She also reports progressive difficulty with simple tasks such as buttoning her shirts and a loss of feeling in her feet. On physical exam, she has high-arched feet and loss of position and vibration sensation of her great toe. Thoracolumbar MRI shows atrophy of the cervical cord. This condition is associated with which genetic mutation?
The imaging shown below is most consistent with which of the following diseases?
An 18-year-old male is brought to the clinic by his mother due to a 3-month history of personality changes. She states that during this time he has become increasingly rude and aggressive toward her. She also states that he was fired from his summer job last week after trying to steal from his boss. His father’s medical history is unknown. On examination, the patient has an ataxic gait and bradykinesia. His mental status exam shows impaired memory and language regression. Genetic testing of this patient would most likely show what?
A 43-year-old female presents with rapidly declining cognitive function over the past few weeks. She is no longer able to hold a sustained conversation, she is no longer able to drive, and has worsening insomnia. CSF analysis shows increased 14-3-3 protein levels. What is the pathogenesis of this patient’s disease?
A 55-year-old female with a past medical history of coronary artery disease and ischemic stroke with residual mild left arm weakness presents with headaches for a year. Episodes occur two to three times a month. The pain is unilateral and is associated with nausea and photophobia. During this episode, she is unable to go to work and over-the-counter anti-inflammatories have been ineffective. Physical exam and vitals are normal. Which abortive therapy is the most appropriate next step in management?
A 65-year-old female comes to the clinic complaining of weakness in his extremities. Symptoms are more prominent in the legs than in the arms. Oddly, when he tries to exert himself, he notes an improvement in his strength. Neurodiagnostic testing reveals low amplitude compound muscle action potentials (CMAPs) with an increase in amplitude on high frequency (50 Hz) rapid repetitive stimulation. Which of the following malignancies is most closely associated with this patient’s neurologic syndrome?
Which of the following is the annual conversion rate of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) to dementia?
Which of the following nerve conduction study abnormalities is least likely to be seen during the initial phase of acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (AIDP)?
A 55-year-old male with a 3-year history of postural hypotension, incontinence, and ataxia comes to the clinic for evaluation. An MRI brain shows degeneration of the pontocerebellar and olivocerebellar fibers. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A 25-year-old male with a history of brachial plexopathy presents to the Neuromuscular lab for electromyography. The video below is a recording of his EMG of the triceps muscle when activated. The abnormal findings shown represent which of the following?
A 75-year-old woman with HTN presents with sudden memory deficits and a change in emotional regulation. She is found to have a lacunar infarct, and you feel a disconnection of the Papez circuit may explain her symptoms. Which of the following is not considered a part of the Papez circuit?
Paraphasic and semantic errors in speech can occur secondary to a lesion in which of the following regions?
Which of the following best describes the clinical features seen in transcortical motor aphasia?
A 42-year-old woman with multiple sclerosis presents to the ER after having worsening confusion over a few days with worsening weakness and vision loss. She was on natalizumab for years and her most recent JCV antibody titer was negative. She has missed several months of infusions due to her helping a sick relative. Her MRI shows multiple new T2 hyperintensities with enhancement in the periventricular and subcortical white matter. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A 65-year-old woman with a past medical history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and migraine headaches previously well-controlled on propranolol, presents to the clinic with new headache characteristics. The patient states that she recently has a new scalp tenderness. On further history, she endorses jaw soreness after eating. What is the most appropriate initial diagnostic test?
A 50-year-old Caucasian woman with no past medical history is admitted to the psychiatric hospital after trying to jump from a moving bus. She reports the other passengers were laughing at her in their minds, and trying to steal her thoughts. Upon arrival to the psychiatric floor, she is witnessed to have sudden left eye deviation with right arm twitching for a few seconds before turning her head, screaming loudly, and falling to the floor with full-body convulsions, lasting 2 minutes.
You, the attending neurologist, are consulted to help evaluate. On exam she is easily distractible, looking to the corners of the room for security cameras. You contact her husband who states she has never had any problems like this before, but she has gone downhill over the last 3 weeks, forgetting people and places, repeating herself, and acting strangely.
Lab evaluation reveals normal CBC, BMP, TSH, T4, free T4, and T3. The comprehensive drug screen is negative. MRI brain w/ and w/o contrast is normal appearing. Lumbar puncture is with 18 cmH20 opening pressure, 0 WBCs, 1 RBC, 50 protein, and 55 glucose. The autoimmune panel is sent and anti-microsomal antibodies are elevated. What is the most likely diagnosis at this time?
What clinical diagnosis does this EEG tracing suggest?
A patient with a history of a right shoulder anterior dislocation comes to the clinic with the chief complaint of right arm numbness. On examination, there is a loss of sensation to light touch on the lateral portion of the upper arm. Based on the sensory disturbance, which of the following nerves is most likely injured?
A 22-month-old girl presents with her mother for abnormal movements and loss of milestones. The mother describes the patient frequently and repetitively squeezes and twists her hands, and has lost some of her developmental milestones including fine motor skills and verbal speech. She has stopped walking as well. On examination of growth curves, her head circumference percentile appears to have fallen off of the curve. The patient has no other past medical problems, no past trauma, or past infections, and had been developing normally up until now. Of the following, which is most likely true?
A 26-year-old female presents to the hospital following a sudden onset headache and decreased responsiveness. A CT Head is obtained (left) followed by a cerebral angiogram (right). Which of the following is the most likely cause of the patient’s symptoms?
A previously healthy 25-year-old female presents to the emergency room with lower extremity weakness, numbness, and urinary retention. Lower extremity hyperreflexia and a sensory level at T10 were appreciated on examination. A contrasted cervical/thoracic and lumbar MRI was performed and shown below. Lumbar puncture was performed after imaging was completed and showed an elevated protein concentration, normal glucose, 3 WBCs, and oligoclonal bands. Rheumatologic studies are negative. Based on the most likely diagnosis, what is the most appropriate next step in medical management?
A 32-year-old female with a history of schizophrenia is brought to the emergency room by her husband for acute psychosis. She receives a medication while in the emergency room to aid in her agitation. Soon after administration, the patient develops involuntary contractions of muscles of her face and neck. Which of the following medications was most likely administered to cause these symptoms?
A 62-year-old woman with low back pain presents to the emergency department complaining of 4 weeks of a strange sensation when wiping with toilet paper, as well as urinary and fecal incontinence. On exam, she has 5/5 strength throughout her limbs and normal deep tendon reflexes. What is the location of her lesion?
A patient with an unclear history of epilepsy has an EEG performed. Based on the region of her epileptiform activity, what is the most likely semiology of her clinical seizures?
Alemtuzumab is a monoclonal antibody therapy that targets which of the following proteins?
A 45-year-old man with a past medical history of type 2 diabetes and COPD presents with a 1-week history of fever, headache, and dizziness. Additionally, for the past two days, he has had intractable vomiting. MRI of the brain with and without contrast is shown below. What is the most appropriate treatment for this patient?
An MRI is performed on a 40-year-old man after experiencing his first unprovoked seizure. The lesion appreciated on the MRI T2 sequence shown below is most likely which of the following?
Which of the following findings is depicted in the catheter angiogram shown?
What is the mechanism of action of phenobarbital?
Hyperammonemia is a side effect seen with which of the following antiepileptic drugs?
Mutations in the progranulin protein (gene PGRN) can serve as a biomarker for the risk of which of the following diseases?
Which of the following nerves when damaged can lead to scapular winging?
A patient with end-stage amyotrophic lateralized sclerosis (ALS) presents to the emergency room from a nursing home alone. His vitals show hypoxemia and he appears tachypneic on examination. On examination, he is also paraplegic with significant weakness in the upper extremities and mild dysarthria. His mental status examination appears intact. Between short breaths, he says that he does not wish to be intubated. This is consistent with the end-of-life discussions documented in the outpatient clinic notes. As his hypoxemia worsens his wife arrives at the bedside and with urgency asks you to intubate the patient. What is the most appropriate response?
A chronic alcoholic is admitted to the hospital for altered mental status. An MRI is performed and shown below. What symptoms/signs are most likely seen on examination?
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Early Earth Was A ‘Water World’
Let’s hop in the time machine, going back, way back, to a time before humans – traveling about three billion years to when Earth was a “water world."
On this edition of River to River, host Ben Kieffer is joined by Ben Johnson to discuss his field work on exposed ancient, ocean crust in a remote part of Western Australia.
By analyzing isotope data, Johnson found Earth's continents were once submerged and life on the planet was more of a marine origin story.
“If the hypothesis of the ‘water world’ turns out to be correct, it suggests that all the processes happened early in life’s history,” Johnson said. “Its emergences, the development of certain metabolisms, how cells process food and nutrients all developed in the ocean.”
Johnson is a geologist in Geological and Atmospheric Sciences at Iowa State University.
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What Is a Managed IT Providers SLA?
A handled IT services version, also called a completely outsourced model, is fairly a different kind of contracting out that covers almost all IT functions worldwide. In such a handled service design, the service provider literally takes control of the technology decisions up until the objectives are clearly specified by the organization. Once these goals have been specified, after that the provider will manage as well as implement the innovations. When the execution is complete, the organization turns the monitoring feature back over to the carrier. Several of the major locations that are managed by taken care of provider are IT remote tracking, IT backup, IT support, as well as software application growth. In order for services to utilize this solution version they need to first determine which aspects of their IT works need to be contracted out. Much of the largest firms worldwide have the ability to contract out a vast array of IT works, from network repair and maintenance to information center administration, enterprise web content management, internet marketing, as well as extra. There are 2 kinds of managed companies, specifically those that have actually large offices based in the UK and also those that have remote monitoring centers that supply the solution across the country. Remote monitoring centers provide round-the-clock remote support to small, medium, and large companies around the world. This remote support solution normally includes online phone tracking, on-line monitoring, or both depending on the certain service provider. Therefore, if an issue occurs at any type of factor throughout the day, the remote monitoring company can aid from another location control specific elements of the server to make certain that everything remains to run efficiently. The advantages of using a managed solution degree arrangement (RUN-DOWN NEIGHBORHOOD) with a service provider includes things such as data safety and security and disaster recuperation. With a managed SLA a local business owner is able to define what locations of their IT system need tracking. If a business needs emergency help they may specify which divisions call for surveillance and which can be self-explanatory. It is likewise possible for companies to define what details division should be gotten in touch with in case of an emergency situation without needing to go through the headache of a handled run-down neighborhood. Data protection is a massive worry for organizations everywhere. With the huge number of data breaches that take place daily it is important that services take the proper steps to protect themselves from these possible strikes. A handled solution degree arrangement will permit a service to pick a business that provides one of the most current safety programs and services for their IT systems management needs. This includes remote surveillance as well as data safety and security measures to combat any prospective breaches. Businesses might additionally utilize a managed service level agreement (SLA) when they are seeking to outsource a few of their functions. For instance, services can use a remote tracking supplier to supply them with the monitoring of their web servers when they lie in different regions all over the world. Nevertheless, despite the fact that a service might contract out these features they will certainly still have to subscribe to a managed solution level contract (SHANTY TOWN) with the remote service provider to ensure that they can have access to every one of the solutions and also functions that are offered by the outsourcing carrier. Outsourcing has many advantages to use an organization however if a company does not dedicate themselves to a shanty town they could locate themselves in jeopardy from not being able to stay on top of their very own system upkeep and administration. Managed IT solutions are really useful to services of all dimensions. They use technical assistance night and day, unrivaled safety and security and also a way to obtain your systems up as well as running at a fraction of the initial costs. | <urn:uuid:327d911f-37b7-4f27-b0e9-10c07e0b33e9> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://wake-fuji-fes.info/the-5-laws-of-and-how-learn-more/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571097.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810010059-20220810040059-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.965998 | 752 | 1.601563 | 2 |
Today I listened to a 3 in 30 podcast episode called “How to Coach Your Children Through Their Big Emotions” and it had some simple takeaways that I thought applied well to instructing adaptive/therapeutic riding. I hope you find it helpful and think about these concepts throughout your next week of teaching! Enjoy!
Coaching Your Riders Through Their Big Emotions
Guest Georgia Anderson of knowhowmom.com offers the following three steps to be an “emotions coach” when a child (or rider) is having “big emotions”:
1) Start noticing emotions when they are small.
Undesirable behaviors can often be avoided if you notice the driving emotion when it starts small. It could be a small expression of emotion, or it could be a comment that shows concern, or anything really, depending on the person. Try to catch the warning signs early!
It makes me think of horses and how, for example, a riding instructor who has worked with horses a lot in a listening way will be able to notice the start of behavior long before the rider or volunteer – you notice a slight raise of the head or flick of the ear, immediately know what caused it, and can address the cause before it becomes an issue for the lesson.
It may be harder to do this for your riders, who you do not spend as much daily time with as your horses. This was a good reminder to me to pay as close attention to the little signs from my riders (and kids!) as I do to my horse!
2) Name their emotions, tentatively
Name their emotions, but in a tentative way that gives them the option to correct you and take ownership of the emotion. For example, “It seems like you are concerned that…is that correct?”
Little kids are often not able to connect their emotion to a word, so we must teach them. Georgia says something to the effect that “[when you verbalize the feeling it lowers the physiological response, oxygen can go forward into the brain and they can actually start to problem solve. Children aren’t good at this, their brain is not fully developed yet. Every time you do this for a child you are connecting those synapses and coaching their brain.”
Some riders with cognitive disabilities will also not be able to connect their emotions to their words and your coaching will be greatly helpful. Other riders may not be able to be coached in this way. It depends on the rider, but I think this is a great place to start.
She also suggests using more descriptive words for emotions than just the same 5 (happy, sad, angry, etc.) – which can be hard but increases the kid’s “emotional vocabulary”!
3) Set limits and problem solve.
Georgia says, “All feelings are acceptable, but not all behaviors are acceptable.” You can explain this to the rider along with the limit or boundary on the behavior. A simple way to say it is, “It’s okay to be … but it’s not okay to …” for example, “It’s okay to be angry, but it’s not okay to hit your horse.” I would add redirect them to a more appropriate behavior, or if they are able, problem solve about a better way to handle the big emotion.
By the way, I love the term “big emotion” – it’s a nice broad term that you can use instead of naming a specific emotion which often comes with a lot of other ideas/connotations, for example, instead of saying, “Wow, you are feeling so angry right now” you could say “Wow, you are feeling a really big emotion right now.” I think it works well with little kids.
That’s it, short and sweet 🙂 Obviously this isn’t all there is to managing big emotions, but it’s a great place to start!
I hope you have a great week!
Note: This is not professional advice, this is a blog. I am not liable for what you do with or how you use this information. The activities explained in this blog may not be fit for every rider, riding instructor, or riding center depending on their current condition and resources. Use your best personal judgement! If you would like to contribute an activity or article, please contact me here, I would love to hear from you! | <urn:uuid:94bd5bf8-0047-4c5a-b20b-7c75a77ea9c9> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://www.lessonsintr.com/2019/07/29/teaching-tips-coaching-your-riders-through-their-big-emotions/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573399.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20220818185216-20220818215216-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.956753 | 930 | 2.546875 | 3 |
The research and development program of Kentucky Blue Corn started in the summer of 1989 under the direction of owner / CEO Thomas Jones. At the time Tom was working as a plant breeder in the seed corn industry. Through his work he learned a great deal about food grade corn and the type of genetics commercial end-users needed to make specific products like corn chips and tortillas. While interacting with companies inside the Non-GMO food corn industry the need for a blue corn hybrid was expressed. So with the idea of a new niche market Tom started a blue corn breeding program on his own farm. After many years of trial and error selecting the best genetics forward his first blue corn hybrid was ready to go commercial. It had a dark indigo blue color along with the food grade corn qualities necessary for end-user products. | <urn:uuid:6448a8d6-45d0-4a52-9869-b1ef605b7b6c> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://kentuckybluecorn.com/about/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571097.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810010059-20220810040059-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.964009 | 167 | 1.898438 | 2 |
Transit Advisory Committee
The Transit Advisory Committee (TAC) advises the County Manager and staff on the implementation of the transit element of the Master Transportation Plan and on issues related to transit in Arlington, including Metrorail, Metrobus, Virginia Railway Express (VRE), Arlington Transit (ART) and STAR.
The TAC usually meets every two months. Meetings begin with a public comment period, and the public is welcome to attend. Meeting notes will be posted when approved by the committee.
Committee meetings are held from 7:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. on Microsoft Teams (through the Microsoft Teams desktop app or on your computer's browser) or by phone. The link and the phone number to join meetings are located at the top of the agenda for each meeting date.
Transit Accessibility Subcommittee
The Transit Accessibility Subcommittee reviews accessibility issues including access to transit vehicles, stops and stations and the specialized transit services provided by Metrorail, Metrobus, ART, STAR and MetroAccess.
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Why can’t I lodge a CDC for my development?
In order to undertake any form of development in NSW, you need to first determine which approvals path is the correct one for your proposal. Is it a Development Application or complying Development Application?
Development Application (DA)
A Development Application is a formal application to Council where an assessment is made against the current local government and state government planning controls. This process was set up under the provisions of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act in 1979.
Complying Development Certificate (CDC)
In 2008 the NSW state government created State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008. This Environmental Planning Instrument was established to simplify the development process for the more straightforward development proposals. Applications can be assessed by either Council or a private certifier.
While the CDC process is preferred by many people who like the streamlined process which avoids Council, this is not an option for everyone. Your site and development can be excluded on many different grounds including:
- Type of development
- Proximity to environmentally sensitive areas
- Non-compliances with provisions of the SEPP which cannot be varied
- to name a few…..
If your site or development does not comply with the provisions of created State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008, you will have to do a DA. There is no room to move within this statutory document.
A Development Application allows for a more merit and site-based assessment, and in many instances can allow for a better result. If your application needs a DA, or you need assistance to work out which approvals process your development needs to embark on, Watermark Planning can assist you through this process.
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Domestic passenger traffic for the Indian Aviation sector registered decline of ~65-67%
For May 2021, domestic passenger traffic is estimated at ~19-20 lakh, implying a sequential decline of ~65-67% compared to ~57.3 lakh in April 2021. With this, the domestic passenger traffic reached lower than the June-July 2020 levels. The airlines’ capacity deployment for May 2021 was lower by ~54-55% compared to April 2021 (~27,700 departures in May 2021, against ~60,300 departures in April 2021), indicating the lower demand stemming from averseness of consumers to travel due to the rise in infections.
According to Ms. Kinjal Shah, Vice President & Co-Group Head, ICRA: “For May 2021, the average daily departures were ~900, significantly lower than ~2,000 in April 2021. The average number of passengers per flight during May 2021 was 72, against an average of 93 passengers per flight in April 2021. The gradual decline depicts the continuing stress on demand, driven largely by the second wave of Covid-19, limiting travel to only necessary travel, while both leisure and business travel have been curtailed due to various state-wide restrictions and the spread of the infections.”
The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) permitted increasing the capacity deployment on domestic routes gradually from 33%, with effect from May 25, 2020, to 80%, with effect from December 03, 2020. However, it has reduced the permissible capacity deployment to 50% of pre-Covid levels with effect from June 01, 2021 due to resurgence of the second wave of the pandemic. Since the demand for domestic travel itself is lower due to averseness of consumers to travel due to the rise in Covid-19 infections, thereby resulting in the airlines flying at much lower capacity and/ or passenger load factors (PLFs), the reduction in the permissible capacity deployment to 50% with effect from June 01, 2021 is not expected to have any material impact on the airline operations. In addition, the MoCA also increased the minimum fare for domestic flights with effect from June 01, 2021. The lower airfare band has been increased by ~13-15%, keeping the upper limits unchanged. This will allow airlines to recoup some part of the increase in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices, thereby cushioning some impact on the airlines’ losses. In ICRA’s view, the fare increase may not materially impact the passenger traffic demand as in the current scenario, the travel is limited to only necessary travel.
The Ministry of Finance has also included the Civil Aviation sector under ECLGS 3.0, which provides airlines access to additional funding to the extent of 40% of their loan outstanding or Rs. 200 crore, whichever is lower, at attractive interest rates. This will provide the much-needed-liquidity support to the airlines to help them manage their cash flows in the near term.
While the scheduled international operations have been suspended further till June 30, 2021, under the Vande Bharat Mission (VBM) for evacuation of Indian citizens from foreign countries, which started from May 07, 2020, the international passenger traffic (inbound and outbound) for Indian carriers has been ~35 lakh for the period May 07, 2020 to May 31, 2021. For May 2021, the international passenger traffic for Indian carriers under the VBM was estimated at ~1.4 lakh, a sequential decline of ~61%.’. This was due to the cancellation of flights to/from India by many countries like the US, the UK, Singapore, Kuwait, France, Canada, Australia, Iran, Indonesia and the UAE, which had air transport bubble (ATB) arrangements or are under the VBM, citing the increasing coronavirus cases. The international operations through VBM or the ATB route were the only source of revenue for airlines and the cancellation of flights by the destination countries will further impact the beleaguered domestic carriers.
While until February 2021, the ATF prices were still lower on a YoY basis, in March 2021, April 2021 and May 2021, prices were higher by 3.0%, 59.8%, 103.4%, respectively, on a YoY basis. In June 2021, the prices have been higher by 86.3% on YoY basis, attributed to the low base of June 2020, when the prices declined YoY by 47.5% due to the impact of the pandemic. | <urn:uuid:7d511bec-992e-4d30-9656-42cea4613fcc> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://safariplus.co.in/domestic-passenger-traffic-for-the-indian-aviation-sector-registered-decline-of-65-67 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571097.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810010059-20220810040059-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.967154 | 916 | 1.835938 | 2 |
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