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A Topographical Dictionary of Wales. Originally published by S Lewis, London, 1849.
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Rhwngdwy-Clydach (Rhwng Dwy Glydach), Higher
RHWNG DWY-CLYDACH (RHWNG DWY GLYDACH), HIGHER, a township, in the parish and hundred of Llangyvelach, union of Swansea, county of Glamorgan, South Wales, 9 miles (N. by E.) from Swansea; containing 286 inhabitants. This place, the name of which denotes its situation between the Upper and Lower Clydach rivers, contains several respectable residences, some of them embosomed in wood.
Rhwngdwy-Clydach (Rhwng Dwy Glydach), Lower
RHWNGDWY-CLYDACH (RHWNGDWY GLYDACH), LOWER, a township, in the parish and hundred of Llangyvelach, union of Swansea, county of Glamorgan, South Wales, 7 miles (N. by E.) from Swansea; containing 1152 inhabitants. It is situated, as its name imports, between the Lower and Upper Clydach rivers. There are coal-pits, with a tramway to the Swansea canal, which here passes along the right bank of the river Tawy. This and the preceding township form part of the ecclesiastical district of Clydach, created under the act 6th and 7th Victoria, cap. 37.
Rhŷderin, or Rhytcriw (Rhŷd-Yr-Hin)
RHŶDERIN, or RHYTCRIW (RHŶD-Y-RHIN), a hamlet, in the parish of Llanegrin, union of Dolgelley, hundred of Tàlybont, county of Merioneth, North Wales, 4 miles (N.) from Towyn; containing 501 inhabitants. The name is derived from a dangerous ford by which the Dysynni was crossed at this place. The hamlet comprises the western portion of the parish, having the parish of Llangelynin on the west, and the river Dysynni on the east and south. It contains the church, which is seated on the declivity of a lofty mountain near the river; and several respectable residences, some of which command extensive views of the ocean.
RHŶDGWERN, a township, in the union of Newport, in that part of the parish of Machen which is in the hundred of Caerphilly, county of Glamorgan, South Wales, 4 miles (E.) from Caerphilly; containing 206 inhabitants. It is bounded on the north and east by the river Romney, which here takes a wide sweep, and is crossed by a bridge on the road from Caerphilly to Newport. The principal part of the parish is in Lower Wentlloog hundred, county of Monmouth. There are several respectable residences in this township, which is in general well wooded, and has a diversified surface.
RHŶDONEN, with Trêvechan, a hamlet, in that part of the parish of Llanynys which is in the hundred of Ruthin, in the union of Ruthin, county of Denbigh, North Wales: the population is returned with the parish. It is situated near an ancient ford (where is now a bridge) on the river Clwyd, from which circumstance it takes its name.
RHŶD-Y-BOITHAN (RHŶD-Y-FYDDIN), a hamlet, in the parish of Eglwysilan, union of Cardiff, hundred of Caerphilly, county of Glamorgan, South Wales, 4 miles (S. E.) from Newbridge; containing 1313 inhabitants, the population having increased above one-half since the census of 1831. The river Tâf forms the western boundary of this hamlet, which takes its name from a ford that anciently crossed a small stream running into that river, at a place where a bridge now is. The Glamorganshire canal proceeds along the eastern bank of the Tâf, and the high road from Cardiff to Merthyr-Tydvil pursues its course between them, and within a few yards of each. The Tâf-Vale railway also passes in this vicinity. Rhŷd-y-Boithan contains numerous respectable and pleasing residences, many of which are ornamented with surrounding plantations. The ruins of Castell Côch, supposed to have been erected by a celebrated chieftain named Ivor Bâch, occupy the brow of a perpendicular rock, near the left bank of the Tâf, at the south-western extremity of the hamlet, and exhibit, in combination with the well-wooded eminences contiguous, a picturesque and diversified scene. Another object of interest is the tepid spring called Tâf's Well, on the banks of the river.
RHYL, a populous hamlet and bathing-place, in that part of the parish of Rhuddlan which is in the hundred of Prestatyn, in the union of St. Asaph, county of Flint, North Wales, 2 miles (N. N. W.) from the town of Rhuddlan: the population is returned with the parish. This place, which is situated at the northern extremity of the parish, and at the lower end of the fertile Vale of Clwyd, previously to the year 1826, consisted only of a few scattered dwellings. Since that time, from the pleasantness and salubrity of its position on the coast of the Irish Sea, along the margin of which some fine smooth sands here extend for several miles, it has become a favourite resort for sea-bathing. It is frequented by numerous visiters, for whom three respectable hotels have been established, and many private houses erected, in which lodging, with every accommodation, may be obtained. There are hot and cold baths, supplied with sea-water; billiard and news rooms, and a spacious bowling-green. The sands, which project a considerable distance into the sea, besides being very convenient for bathing, afford a delightful promenade. The vicinity commands some fine views of the most picturesque portions of the Vale of Clwyd, the Clwydian range of mountains, Llandulas bay, Orme's Head, the Isle of Anglesey, and the mountains of Cumberland. The Chester and Holyhead railway, opened in 1848, has a station here, thirty miles distant from the terminus at Chester. Steam-vessels land passengers from Liverpool daily at the Voryd pier, about a mile distant; and the various advantages of the place, combined with the retirement of its situation, render it desirable to families wishing to obtain the benefit of sea air and bathing, without the ordinary bustle and fatigue of larger coast-towns. Here is a chapel in connexion with the Established Church: the living is a perpetual curacy, in the gift of the Vicar of Rhuddlan; income, £120. Meeting-houses for dissenters have also been erected; a day school is held, in connexion with the Church, and the dissenters have some Sunday schools.
RHYWAEDOG (RHIW-WAEDOG), a township, in the parish of Llanvawr, union of Bala, hundred of Penllyn, county of Merioneth, North Wales, 2 miles (E. S. E.) from the town of Bala; containing 442 inhabitants. The name signifies "the bloody brow," and refers to a battle fought here at some remote period, and the peculiar situation of the place on the ridge of a lofty eminence. Pwll y Gelanedd, or "the pool of the slain," is a small lake of stagnant water in a contiguous vale, where a severe contest was maintained between the Britons and the Saxons, in which the only surviving son of the aged Llywarch was slain. A church, parsonage-house, and National school, were built in the township a few years since by the Rev. W. Cleaver, sinecure rector of the parish.
RIDLEY, a township, in the parochial chapelry of Is-y-Coed, union of Wrexham, hundred of Bromfield, county of Denbigh, North Wales, 5½ miles (E. by N.) from Wrexham; containing 35 inhabitants. A tithe rent-charge of £80 is paid to the Dean and Chapter of Winchester.
ROATH (RHÂTH), a parish, in the union of Cardiff, hundred of Kibbor, county of Glamorgan, South Wales, 1½ mile (N. E. by E.) from Cardiff; containing 298 inhabitants. Rhâth, the original name of this place, is a common Welsh designation for ancient earthworks, of which there are several in the immediate vicinity: the late Mr. Edward Williams, the Glamorganshire antiquary, supposed the name to be derived from the station Ratostabius, which he fixes at Cardiff. The parish is situated on the western bank of the river Romney, over which is a bridge of one arch, and on the great western road through the county: the river is also crossed in this vicinity by a wooden bridge, 230 feet in length, along which passes the South Wales railway. The surface, forming an extent of about 1500 acres, is nearly a perfect flat, except that to the north of the village there is a gentle rise. Formerly the Romney, which here separates the counties of Glamorgan and Monmouth, inundated the moors to a great extent; but an embankment has been constructed, which has confined it to its proper channel. The quality of the soil is various, the upper lands towards the north being a red stiff clay, and the flat ground being composed of sandy loam and gravel, which, towards the moors, become covered with tenacious clay, fit for making bricks. The parish contains several good gentlemen's houses, of which Plâs Newydd, in the castellated style, is the principal; and is divided into three lordships, Tewkesbury, Dogfield, and Keynsham, the manorial rights of the two first of which belong to the Stuart family, Marquesses of Bute, and those of the last to Sir Charles Morgan, Bart.
The living is a vicarage not in charge, endowed with £800 royal bounty; net income, £106: the tithes have been commuted for £307. 10., of which a sum of £160 is payable to the Dean and Chapter of Gloucester, £72. 10. to the Stuart family, also patrons of the benefice, and £75 to the vicar, who has twelve acres of land in the parish of Bedwas, and ten in that of St. Woollos, Monmouthshire. The church, dedicated to St. Margaret, is a small neat structure, with a chancel that was rebuilt by the first Marquess of Bute, who also erected, on the northern side of it, a splendid mausoleum for his family, where he and the Marchioness, and Lord Mountstuart, were interred. A day and Sunday school is supported chiefly by C. C. Williams, Esq. Near the centre of the rising ground to the north of the village is a spring of pure water, called Penylan Well, which has been inclosed, and is greatly resorted to by all classes on Easter Monday, when it is supposed that charms are wrought, fortunes foretold, and wishes registered at the mystic stream.
Robeston-Wathen, or East Robeston
ROBESTON-WATHEN, or EAST ROBESTON, a parish, in the union and hundred of Narberth, county of Pembroke, South Wales, 2 miles (W. by N.) from Narberth; containing 439 inhabitants. The parish is situated on the turnpike-road leading from Narberth to Haverfordwest, and not far from the Canaston or East Cleddy river, which is navigable to within a few hundred yards of its western boundary. It comprises a moderate portion of arable and pasture land, inclosed and cultivated; the soil is fertile. The inhabitants are employed in agriculture, and in the procuring of limestone, which is found in some parts of the parish of a very excellent quality, resembling that of Aberthaw in Glamorganshire, and for the exportation of which the river Cleddy affords every facility. The village is seated on an eminence, and, with the tower of its church rising above the thick foliage of the adjacent wood, forms a highly picturesque object, as seen from a distance; the surrounding scenery is richly diversified, and the prospects over the adjacent country abound with interesting and romantic features. RobestonWathen House is a pleasing residence, ornamented with thriving plantations, which, with some neighbouring woods, form one of the few well-timbered spots with which the prevailing nakedness of the county is contrasted. From the churchyard is obtained a beautiful view of the opposite hill, crowned with the magnificent ruins of Lawhaden Castle, apparently on the brink of a richly-wooded precipice, overhanging the river Cleddy, which flows at its base, and on the margin of which is seen the church of Lawhaden, in a sequestered spot. The living is consolidated with the rectory of Narberth. The church, situated on elevated ground, was originally a rude structure with a lofty square embattled tower; it is now a very neat little edifice, having been rebuilt at a cost of £330, of which £70 were raised by a rate, £90 granted by the Church-Building Society, and the remainder the result of subscriptions from the landed proprietors and the rector. In the parish are vestiges of a small encampment, popularly called a rhâth, but nothing of its origin is known, nor do the remains possess any interest.
ROBESTON (WEST), a parish, in the union of Haverfordwest, hundred of Rhôs, county of Pembroke, South Wales, 3 miles (N. N. W.) from Milford; containing 97 inhabitants. It lies a few miles to the north of Milford Haven, on the old turnpike-road leading to Old Milford, or Haking; and comprises a moderate tract of arable and pasture land, all inclosed and in a profitable state of cultivation. Robeston Hall, a good family mansion, is pleasantly situated, and with its grounds, which are well laid out, forms an ornamental object. The living is a rectory, rated in the king's books at £6. 6. 8., and in the patronage of the Crown: the tithes have been commuted for £187. 10., and the glebe comprises three acres and a half, valued at £6 per annum.
ROCH, a parish, in the union of Haverfordwest, hundred of Rhôs, county of Pembroke, South Wales, 6 miles (N. W. by W.) from Haverfordwest; containing 835 inhabitants. It derives its name from a rocky mountainous ridge, rising abruptly from the plain, and the summit of which is occupied by an ancient castle. This castle, from its situation near the extremity of the district of Rhôs, was probably erected as a border fortress by some of the earlier Norman invaders, or by the Flemings who, in the reign of Henry I., settled in this part of the principality. The first possessor of it of whom any notice is extant, was Adam de Rupe, or de la Roche, who is by some writers supposed to have been the founder, and to whom also is attributed the establishment of the church, and of the priory of Hubberston Pill. Little is recorded of the history of the castle, which appears to have been constructed equally with a view to military and domestic purposes. It is known, however, to have belonged to the de la Roches till the reign of Henry VI., when the extensive estates of that family were divided between two coheiresses, at which time it is thought to have been abandoned as a residence. It was garrisoned for the king during the civil war of the seventeenth century, and in 1644 was besieged by the parliamentarians, under the command of Captain Edwards, to whom, after a defence of two days, it was surrendered.
The parish lies on the eastern shore of St. Bride's bay, and on the turnpike-road leading from Haverfordwest to St. David's. It is of considerable extent, comprising a large tract of arable and pasture land, which, with the exception of Cyfern mountain, occupying only a small portion of it, and the cliffs to the west and south-west, bordering upon the bay, is inclosed and in a good state of cultivation. There is a culm colliery in the parish; and a breakwater has been formed for the protection of vessels arriving at Nolton haven, whence a large quantity of culm is shipped by means of jetties. Cyfern is a handsome residence occupying a pleasant situation. The living is a discharged vicarage, rated in the king's books at £4. 13. 9., endowed with £200 royal bounty, and in the patronage of the Lord Chancellor; present net income, £137; impropriator, George Augustus Harries, Esq. The tithes have been commuted for £299. 17., of which £200 are payable to the impropriator, and £99. 17. to the vicar: a glebe of 2½ acres, valued at £6 per annum, belongs to the incumbent. The church, dedicated to St. Mary, is a plain neat edifice without a tower, consisting only of a nave and chancel, and containing a chaste monument to the memory of the Rev. John Grant, a former vicar. There were anciently two chapels of ease, both now in ruins; one at Hilton, a mile south of the church; and the other, called Caradoc's chapel, at Trêvran, about a mile and a half distant from it, on the margin of the bay, probably erected to commemorate the spot where the corpse of St. Caradoc rested on its way for interment at St. David's. There are places of worship for Baptists and Wesleyan Methodists, and the Independents hold a Sunday school in a farmhouse. John, third son of the Rev. John Grant, bequeathed £500 for the endowment of a free school here, the interest of which sum, £18, is paid to the master of a day school for boys and girls, who receives also £2 in fees; the school is carried on in a cottage on the glebe-land, by the permission of the vicar, and the master is appointed by the vicar and churchwardens, who also nominate the children. Another school, for girls, is partly supported by subscription. Mrs. Fluerton, in 1700, bequeathed a rent-charge of £2 to the poor, but it is at present unproductive.
The remains of the castle form an interesting and striking object. The structure originally consisted of one stately tower, divided into three stories, each composed of a large apartment, with an elegant smaller apartment, or retiring-room, having an arched roof and an oriel window, both enriched with tracery: the ruins consist of the shell of this tower in a very perfect state. The rock on which it is built is, on the south side, incorporated with the building for nearly half the height, and a huge mass protrudes into the lower apartment. A very extensive prospect is obtained from the tower, commanding the whole of St. Bride's bay, with a great part of the adjacent country, which, however, from the want of wood with the exception only of two or three small patches, is generally destitute of picturesque character.
ROSSETT, in the county of Denbigh, North Wales.—See Gresford.
ROYTON, in the county of Denbigh, North Wales.—See Ryton.
RUABON (RHIW-ABON), a parish, in the union of Wrexham, hundred of Bromfield, county of Denbigh, North Wales, 5 miles (S. W. by S.) from Wrexham; containing, in 1841, 11,292 inhabitants, of whom 657 were in the township: the population has greatly increased during the last twenty years. This place, which derives its name from its situation on the small river Avon, is distinguished in the Welsh annals on account of a fierce and obstinately contested battle fought in the vicinity, between the forces under Owain Cyveiliog, Prince of Powys, and the English, in which the former obtained a decisive victory. In commemoration of this event, the Welsh prince, who was eminent both as a warrior and a poet, composed a beautiful poem called Hirlas Owain, or "the drinking-horn of Owain," of which an elegant translation by the Rev. Richard Williams is preserved in Pennant's "Tour in North Wales." The parish is situated in a picturesque part of the county, within three miles of the great Holyhead road, and is bounded on the south by the river Dee. The village, which is of considerable size, and of prepossessing appearance, stands on the road from Oswestry to Wrexham and Chester, and seems to have been indebted for its original prosperity to the noble mansion of Wynnstay, in the immediate vicinity, and to owe its present importance chiefly to the mines of ironstone and coal which abound, particularly in the southern and western parts of the parish.
The extensive park of Wynnstay is entered from the village by a plain but handsome gateway of modern erection, opening into a straight avenue nearly a mile in length, composed of lofty trees of ancient growth, in which venerable oak-trees, stately elms, beeches, and chestnuts are intermingled. At the extremity of the avenue is the mansion, the hospitable residence of Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, Bart., beautifully situated on a fine large lawn, having a noble artificial sheet of water in front, reflecting from its surface the foliage of some majestic trees near its margin. This spacious mansion, which has been erected at different periods, and in various styles of architecture, though wanting unity in its design, is, notwithstanding, a stately pile, possessing, from its extent and substantial elevation, a striking character of simple and unostentatious grandeur. The older portion contains the domestic offices and general apartments for the accommodation of the household. On the wall of a tower within the court of this part of the house is the following Latin inscription, allusive to the name of Wynnstay: "Cui domus est victusque decens, et patria dulcis, sunt satis hæc vitæ, cætera cura labor. Struxit Johannes Wynn, miles et baronettus, A.D. 1706." The more modern part of the building was erected by the first Sir Watkin, and enlarged and modernised by the late (or fifth) baronet. It forms a handsome substantial structure, and comprises several noble apartments, embellished with excellent family portraits by Sir Joshua Reynolds and some of the best masters, two full-length paintings of Charles II. and his queen, and numerous other paintings of merit; in the drawing-room are several fine marble busts of distinguished characters by Nollekens and others. Adjoining the house is a small edifice, originally built as a theatre, in which, during the festival of Christmas, dramatic performances were exhibited for the amusement of the gentry of the surrounding country, guests of the hospitable proprietor.
The PARK, which is twelve miles in circumference, is enriched with fine timber, and comprehends much variety and beauty of scenery. There are handsome lodges or entrances into it from various parts of the adjacent district; and a new drive, leading to the house from the lodge built of late years on the London road, has added greatly not only to the convenience of access, but to the embellishment of the gounds on the south side. At a short distance from the Hall is a cold bath, near which stands a handsome fluted column, erected after a design by the late Mr. James Wyatt, to the memory of Sir W. W. Wynn, fourth baronet, by his mother. The shaft of the column, which is one hundred feet in height, rests upon a square pedestal, sixteen feet high, ornamented on the faces with festooned wreaths of oakleaves, and at the angles with eagles finely moulded in bronze. The capital is surmounted by an entablature supporting a circular platform, surrounded with an iron balustrade; there is an ascent from within the column by a flight of spiral steps, and the platform has in the centre a circular pedestal, twelve feet high, on which is placed a massive vase of bronze, enriched with goats' heads. Over the door leading to the ascent is a tablet bearing the inscription, "To the memory of Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, Bart., who died the 29th day of July, MDCCLXXXIX., this column was erected by his affectionate mother, Frances Williams Wynn;" and on the north-east side, in letters of copper, "Filio optimo, Mater Eheu Superstes." Not far from this column is a fine sheet of water, bounded by Wat's Dyke, which here intersects the park, and from which the mansion originally derived the name of Wattstay, changed by Sir John Wynn to its present appellation. The Dyke, which entered the park near its northern boundary, has been levelled in its course through the grounds, but is traceable again on the south side, near Penylan, and crosses the river Dee at its junction with the Ceiriog. By the late improvements, part of Offa's Dyke is now within the limits of the park, which it enters at the second lodge from Ruabon, and leaves near the Waterloo Tower. Near the south-western extremity of the woods is a cenotaph, erected by the late Sir W. W. Wynn, from a design by Sir Jeffrey Wyatville, to the memory of his brother officers and soldiers who were slain during the rebellion in Ireland, in 1798. It stands on an eminence overlooking a deep ravine called Nant-y-Bele, "the dingle of the marten," through which the river Dee urges its rapid course along a narrow channel, richly fringed with impending woods. From this building is a magnificent prospect, embracing a large extent of the counties of Carnarvon, Denbigh, Flint, Chester, and Salop; Chirk Castle and its noble park; and the whole of the beautiful Vale of Llangollen, including the stupendous aqueduct of Pont-y-Cysylltau, and the majestic and elevated ruins of Castell Dinas Brân, with the fine range of mountains in the distance.
The PARISH comprises an important part of the Denbighshire coal tract, of which the principal seam of coal is here nine feet thick; and its mineral wealth in coal and iron-ore, particularly in the southern and western parts of it, has caused the establishment of numerous works. At Acrevair, within its limits, the New British Iron Company have three blast furnaces, making about 300 tons of iron weekly, and forges and mills capable of converting that quantity into malleable iron; connected with these are extensive ironstone-works and collieries, and the whole give employment to from 1400 to 1500 men and boys. There are three other blast furnaces in the parish, none of which are now in blast; and at Ponty-Cysylltau are a forge and mill, also out of work. A zinc-work has been established at the Pant; and throughout the parish are numerous country-sale collieries, giving employment to a large population. At Rhôs-y-Medre and Cevn-Mawr, two populous and straggling villages, principally inhabited by the neighbouring miners and by the firemen in the employ of the New British Iron Company, are two manufactories of coarse earthenware, and some excellent quarries of freestone, from which blocks of very large size can be obtained. The Chester and Shrewsbury railway, recently completed, is assisting to develop the resources of the district in the most effectual manner; it has a station at Ruabon, and connects this parish and the parish of Chirk, at Newbridge, by a magnificent viaduct over the Dee, of nineteen arches. Within view of the viaduct, about half a mile higher up the river, the celebrated Ponty-Cysylltau aqueduct carries the Ellesmere and Chester canal across the valley: this canal terminates in the parish, and communicates with the various collieries by means of a tramway three miles and a quarter long. The railway viaduct is described under the head of Llangollen, where also the aqueduct is fully noticed. A branch canal from Pont-yCysylltau, passing along the north bank of the Dee, by the limestone rocks of Trevor and by Llangollen, terminates at Llantysillio, where it receives from the river a supply of water for the whole line of canal. Fairs are held on the last Friday in February, on May 22nd, and November 20th; and a post-office has been established in the village. The powers of the county debt-court of Ruabon, established in 1847, extend over the parishes of Ruabon, Chirk, Erbistock, and Llangollen.
The living is a vicarage, rated in the king's books at £13. 6. 0½., and endowed with a portion of the great tithes, consisting of one-fourth part of the tithe of corn throughout the whole parish, and the whole of the tithe of hay in several of the hamlets within its limits; present net income, £588, with a glebehouse; patron, the Bishop of St. Asaph; impropriators of the rest of the rectorial tithes, Sir W. W. Wynn, and others. The tithes of Ruabon have been commuted for £799 payable to the impropriators, and £440 to the vicar. The church, dedicated to St. Mary, is a spacious and venerable structure, containing some splendid monuments to the family of Wynn, of which the most ancient is one to the memory of Johannes ab Ellis Eyton, who joined the party of the Earl of Richmond, afterwards Henry VII., and in reward for his eminent services, received from that monarch an extensive grant of lands in this part of the principality. In the same sepulchral chapel, on the south side of the chancel, are the monuments of Henry, tenth son of Sir John Wynn, of Gwydir, ancestor of the present family; he is represented in a standing posture, and on one side is a kneeling figure of his father, and on the other of his wife Jane, daughter of Eyton Evans, by whom the Wynnstay estate was obtained. On the opposite side of the altar is a beautiful monument, by Rysbrach, to the first Sir Watkin, who was killed by a fall from his horse, in 1749; his effigy, in a graceful attitude, is finely sculptured, and his various virtues are recorded in an elegant Latin eulogium, written by Dr. King, of St. Mary's Hall, Oxford. There is also a fine monument, by Nollekens, to Lady Henrietta, first wife of the second Sir Watkin, who died only a few weeks after her marriage, in 1769; on the pedestal is an exquisitely sculptured figure of Hope, reclining on an urn, and on one side is an inscription inclosed within a serpent having the tail in its mouth, emblematical of eternity. The church was thoroughly repaired, in 1772, at the expense of the fourth baronet, who presented an organ, and endowed the office of organist, in 1781, with £40 per annum, and also, on the baptism of his eldest son the late Sir Watkin, gave an elegant font of white marble supported by a tripod of beautiful design. In that portion of the Cevn district called Rhôs-y-Medre, two miles south-west of the village of Ruabon, a church, capable of accommodating 800 persons, was erected and consecrated in 1838; the expense was borne by subscription, aided by grants from the Incorporated Church-Building and the St. Asaph Diocesan Societies, and the family of Wynn have endowed it with £50 per annum. The living is a perpetual curacy, in the gift of the Wynn family. At Rhôs-Llanerchrugog, four miles northwest of the village of Ruabon, is another incumbency, formed under the act 6th and 7th Victoria, cap. 37, and in the gift of the Crown and the Bishop of St. Asaph, alternately. There are places of worship for General and Particular Baptists, Calvinistic Methodists, Independents, and Primitive and Wesleyan Methodists.
The Rev. John Robinson, incumbent, in 1703, bequeathed the whole of his estate in the hamlet of Moreton, yielding £86 per annum, in trust, to his successors in the benefice, to receive out of the rent £12 for preaching a sermon every Sunday afternoon in the church, and to appropriate the remainder to the support of a free grammar school, to be open to all children of the parish, and under the care of a master appointed by the vicar. He also gave lands at Wrexham, producing £100 per annum, to the vicar, in trust, to pay sixpence per week to nine people of this place, and one of Erbistock, with a gown or coat to each every Christmas, and also to clothe six children from six to twelve years of age; and by a codicil to his will he gave a house and garden, and £50 in money, towards the erection of almshouses for the ten poor people, which he directed to be built near the church. The endowment of the school was augmented in 1711 by Ellis Lloyd, who bequeathed £200 for the maintenance of the master, and for apprenticing poor boys. The schoolroom was erected by the parish in 1632, and, with a residence for the master, adjoins the churchyard; the endowment amounts to about £100 per annum. Another school, a lofty stone building, was erected by subscription about 1825 near the market-place, on ground given by Sir W. W. Wynn; and had an endowment of £25. 18., arising from a moiety of an estate given by Griffith Hughes, amounting to £20. 18. a year, and from the interest of a bequest of £100 by Hugh Parry. This school, which was for boys, and a girls' school founded by Lady Harriet W. Wynn, are now merged in a new and handsome National school for boys and girls, erected at the entrance of the village, with aid from the Committee of Council on Education, and from the National Society. A National school has been some time established in connexion with Rhôs-y-Medre church; there is a British school at the same densely-peopled place, and National and British schools are also held at Rhôs-Llanerchrugog, another populous district. At Bryn is a school with a small endowment, and the parish contains fourteen Sunday schools.
The Rev. Richard Davies, vicar, in 1740, bequeathed an estate in the Vale of Clwyd, producing £42 per annum, for the erection and endowment of four almshouses for so many men and women. With Robinson's ten, and four others added since, the almshouses are now eighteen in number, and the inmates receive a weekly allowance of two shillings and sixpence each, with clothing and coal; the income, including the proceeds of a bequest of £200 by the Rev. Robert Saunders, amounts to £155 per annum. There are likewise four houses at Nant-yGwalia, in the parish, erected in 1782, by Mrs. Rowland, of Plâs Bennion, who vested the nomination of the almspeople in her heirs. Numerous other charitable donations and bequests have been at various times and by different benefactors made to the poor, amounting to more than £2000; a part has been vested in the purchase of estates, and the whole produces a very considerable income, which is regularly distributed in money, clothing, and food. The principal of them is a grant of twenty grey coats and sixty-three white flannel gowns by Sir John Wynn, and Jane Hughes of St. Giles in the Fields; these cost about £34, and are given away every year by the agent of Sir Watkin. About £66 per annum arise from what are called the Consolidated Charities; and in addition to this, bread to the amount of £12. 8. 8. a year, is weekly divided among the poor, chiefly from a bequest by William Eyton, in 1636; also blankets to the number of eighteen pairs annually, the produce of a bequest of £100 by Thomas Griffiths, in 1826. There is also a fund derived from bequests of £200 each by Ellis Lloyd (already alluded to) and the Rev. Richard Davies, with which certain property was purchased in the parish of Llangadwaladr, now producing £30 per annum; half of this sum is paid to the master of the grammar school, and with the other moiety two boys are put out apprentices annually with fees of £7. 10. each. Edward Lloyd, Esq., in 1382 left £100, the interest to be distributed among twenty widows on the 29th of November, being his birthday. Hugh Parry had left £56 for a similar purpose previously. There are some small bequests for a distribution of coal; and a few minor charities have been lost, having been lent on insufficient security.
Offa's Dyke and Wat's Dyke both intersect the parish, and in their courses approach within a quarter of a mile of each other, near the village, but diverge as they are traced either northward or southward, so as shortly to leave an interval of several miles. Various vegetable impressions, and a great variety of petrifactions are found in the mines, and also near the river Dee in the southern portion of the parish. The Rev. Peter Roberts, A.M., M.P.S., the learned editor of the Collectanea Cambrica, and author of the "Early History of the Cymry, or Ancient Britons," and other works, resided in the parish.
RUDBAXTON, a parish, in the union of Haverfordwest, hundred of Dungleddy, county of Pembroke, South Wales, 3 miles (N.) from Haverfordwest; containing 649 inhabitants. This parish is situated on the turnpike-road leading from Haverfordwest to Fishguard, and is watered by the Western Cleddy, as well as by the Rhâth brook, which flows into that river. It is surrounded by the parishes of Prendergast, Camrhôs, Trevgarn, Spittal, and Wiston; and contains by computation about 4000 acres, of which 2000 are pasture, a large portion arable, and 60 acres woodland, the prevailing timber consisting of oak, ash, and fir. The surface is generally flat, and the soil of a good quality, producing the usual crops of wheat, barley, and oats. There are two small flour-mills. It is enlivened by two gentlemen's seats, of cheerful aspect; Wythy Bush, a good family mansion pleasantly situated; and Poyston. The petty-sessions for the hundred were held at the New Bridge in the parish, prior to their removal to Haverfordwest.
The living is a rectory, rated in the king's books at £15. 4. 2., and in the patronage of the Lord Chancellor; present net income, £199. The church, dedicated to St. Michael, consists of two aisles, with a square tower at the west end, of an unknown date, and is in length sixty-three feet, and in breadth thirty-three; in the interior is a freestone monument of the Haward family, of Heatherhill, the figures of which are nearly as large as life. Opposite to the entrance of the churchyard is one of those large mounds so frequently found in this part of the principality, but of which the use has not been clearly ascertained. There were formerly two chapels of ease, one in honour of St. Margaret, and the other of St. Catherine; but both are now in ruins. Here are places of worship for Baptists and Independents, with a Sunday school held in each of them. A National day school is supported, for which a handsome schoolroom with a master's house has been lately built by means of grants from the Committee of Council and the National Society, together with voluntary contributions. There is also a day school connected with the Baptists, having an endowment of £4 a year. Thomas Haward, by deed, gave a rent-charge of £2, which is paid by the corporation of Haverfordwest to poor housekeepers of Rudbaxton not receiving parochial relief; and children from this place have a claim to be received into Haward's or Tasker's free school at that town. About three miles north-east of Haverfordwest, within the limits of this parish, is a hill on which is an encampment, called by the country people "the Rhâth." Lieutenant-General Sir Thomas Picton, G.C.B., who fell in the battle of Waterloo, is generally supposed to have been a native of the parish, but, really, was born at Haverfordwest; the family mansion, Poyston, being in course of erection at the time.
RUDDRY (YR-YW-DRE), a parish, in the union of Cardiff, hundred of Caerphilly, county of Glamorgan, South Wales, 8 miles (N. by E.) from Cardiff; containing 328 inhabitants. This parish, which derives its name from the number of yew-trees in the vicinity of the village, is situated in a mountain valley in the eastern part of the county, and comprises 2040 acres of land, of which a considerable portion is uninclosed and uncultivated. The inhabitants are chiefly engaged in agricultural pursuits. The scenery is pleasingly varied, and enlivened by the river Romney, which forms the eastern boundary of the parish; and from the higher grounds are some richly-diversified views over the adjacent country, embracing a portion of the picturesque county of Monmouth. Lead-ore has been found in the white limestone of the parish, and a company was formed in 1840 for extracting it; but after employing some miners from North Wales, and exhausting their pecuniary resources, the adventurers abandoned the work. Large quantities of lime, however, are burnt, and coal is raised for the use of the neighbourhood. The living is consolidated with the rectory of Bedwas, in Monmouthshire: the tithes, payable to the Bishop of Llandaf, have been commuted for a rent-charge of £100, and there is a glebe of two acres, valued at £2 per annum. The church, dedicated to St. James, is not remarkable for any architectural details. A place of worship for Independents was lately built, and a day and Sunday National school is held. C. Edward Edmond, in 1743, bequeathed £2 per annum to the poor, which has not been paid for the last forty years, owing to the provisions of the Mortmain Act. Here is a mineral spring, which is said to have been highly efficacious in curing diseases of the eye, but it is of little note at present.
RÛG, a chapelry, in the parish and poor-law union of Corwen, hundred of Edeyrnion, county of Merioneth, North Wales, 1½ mile (W. by N.) from Corwen, with which the population is returned. This place is situated on the turnpike-road from Corwen to Ruthin, and between the beautiful vales of Edeyrnion and Glyndyvrdwy. It anciently formed a lordship, and is memorable for the treachery practised on Grufydd ab Cynan, King of North Wales, who, after his victory at Carno, in the year 1077, was inveigled to Rûg by the artifices of Meirion Gôch, by whom he was betrayed into the power of Hugh Lupus, Earl of Chester, and Hugh Belesme, Earl of Shrewsbury. Hence Grufydd was conveyed to the castle of Chester, in which he remained a prisoner for twelve years, till he was at length released by the enterprising bravery of a young man of this neighbourhood, named Cynric Hîr, who, going to Chester under pretence of purchasing goods, contrived, while the keepers were feasting, to carry away his prince, loaded with chains, upon his back, and convey him to a place of safety. The lordship afterwards came into the possession of Owain Brogyntyn, natural son of Madoc ab Meredydd, Prince of Powys; whose great merit procured for him an equal share in the inheritance of that prince with his legitimate brothers. It subsequently passed by marriage with the heiress of Ievan Hywel, one of his descendants, to Pyers Salusbury, of Bâchymbyd. After the attainder of Owain Glyndwr in the reign of Henry IV., the lordship of Glyndyvrdwy, or Glyndwrdwy, was purchased from that monarch by Robert, a descendant of the Salusbury family, which existed in the male line till the last century. The house and demesnes of Rûg are now the property of G. H. Vaughan, Esq., who, in 1807, succeeded his brother, Lieutenant-Colonel E. W. Vaughan, who had assumed the name of Salusbury, a distinguished officer in the Guards, who died in Sicily, and to whose memory a monument was erected at Syracuse, by his fellow officers. A short time before his decease, the ancient mansion was taken down and rebuilt by that gentleman. The present house is a handsome structure; it is pleasantly situated, and in the grounds is an artificial mound, which was probably once the site of a small fortress. The chapel, founded by Colonel William Salusbury, governor of Denbigh Castle during the parliamentary war, is a neat edifice, appropriately fitted up.
RULEN (RHULEN), a parochial chapelry, in the union of Builth, hundred of Colwyn, county of Radnor, South Wales, 7 miles (E. by S.) from Builth; containing 129 inhabitants. Its surface is hilly, and its soil for the most part barren, the whole consisting of about five hundred acres of inclosed and three hundred of uninclosed land; it is skirted on the west by the river Edwy. In civil matters it forms an independent place, but, ecclesiastically, is regarded as a chapelry consolidated with the vicarage of Glâscomb, within the limits of which parish it was formerly included, the inhabitants having certain sittings appropriated to their use in the mother church, to the repairs of which they still contribute. In the king's books it is described as a chapel to Glâscomb, of the certified value of £4. 13. 4. The tithes have been commuted for £82. 10., of which a sum of £49. 10. is payable to the Bishop of St. David's as appropriator, and £33 to the vicar. The chapel, dedicated to St. David, is a small plain structure, situated about three-quarters of a mile from the river. Ten shillings per annum were left by some unknown benefactor; but the principal, £10, was divided among the poor about half a century since.
Ruthin (Rhudd-Ddin or Rhuthyn)
RUTHIN (RHUDDDDIN or RHUTHYN), a borough, a market and assize town, a parish, and the head of a poor-law union, in the hundred of Ruthin, county of Denbigh, North Wales, 8 miles (S. E. by S.) from Denbigh, and 210 (N. W. by W.) from London; the borough containing 3333 inhabitants, of whom 1331 are in the parish. The Welsh name of this borough, Castell Côch yn Gwernvor, has induced historians to conclude that there was an ancient British fortress here, prior to the time of Edward I., who is said to have been the founder of the present castle, which, from the colour of the stone, obtained the appellation of Rhûdd-ddin, "the red or brown fortress," from which the town also derived its present name, or rather from the stratum of red sandstone pervading the parish. Edward granted the place, together with the cantrêv of Dyfryn Clwyd, and some other lands now constituting the lordship of Ruthin, to Reginald, second son of John de Grey, by whom some historians, and among them Camden, assert that the castle and the town were both originally founded, by permission of that monarch. The castle and lordship of Ruthin remained for several generations in the undisturbed possession of the family of de Grey; and the town, which, under their protection, continued to advance in prosperity, became at an early period a considerable place, and had one of the best markets in the Vale of Clwyd. Little, however, is recorded of the history of the castle, which appears to have been wholly unconnected with any of the political transactions of the conquest of Wales. Reginald de Grey was summoned to parliament in the fourteenth year of the reign of King Edward I., by the title of Lord Grey of Ruthin.
In 1400, Owain Glyndwr, who, in resistance to the government of Henry IV., spread devastation through almost every part of the principality which acknowledged the authority of that monarch, made a sudden attack upon this place during the fair which was held here, and, after some fruitless attempts to take the castle, plundered the inhabitants, burnt the town, and retreated in safety to the mountains. The castle and the lordship continued with the Lords de Grey, whom Edward IV. elevated to the earldom of Kent, till the reign of Henry VII., when they were sold by Richard, Earl of Kent, to the king, and were made an appendage to the crown. Henry VIII. granted the castle and its dependencies to his natural son Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond, at whose death they again became royal property, and were bestowed by Queen Elizabeth on Ambrose Dudley, Earl of Warwick. After the earl's death, the possessions, a second time reverting to the crown, were assigned on lease by James I. to Sir Francis Crane, to whom they were subsequently sold in the time of Charles I.
During the parliamentary war in the reign of this monarch, the castle was garrisoned for the king, and in 1644 was attacked by Sir Thomas Myddelton and Colonel Mytton, but resolutely held out against the besiegers, who found themselves unable to reduce it. In the following year, 1645, Prince Maurice passed through the place, and, after inspecting the garrison, continued his route through North Wales to Chester. The castle was again besieged in February 1646, by Major-General Mytton and a strong force, to whom, after an obstinate defence, the garrison surrendered on honourable terms, in the month of April following; and the fortifications were soon afterwards demolished by order of the parliament. Upon the Restoration, the castle and its dependencies were purchased by Sir Richard Myddelton. To the ruins of the former an elegant castellated mansion was some years ago added by the Hon. Frederick West, which is now the residence of his son, F. R. West, Esq., M.P. for the Denbighshire boroughs, who possesses the lordship.
This parish and that of Llanrhûdd, which were originally one, and are still ecclesiastically so considered, are bounded on the south by the parish of Llanvair, east by the same and that of Llanarmonin-Yale, west by Llanvwrog, and north by Llanbedr. They contain by admeasurement 1989 acres, of which it is computed that about one-third is in the parish of Ruthin, and two-thirds are in that of Llanrhûdd; 1220 acres being arable, 596 meadow and pasture, 90 woodland, and 83 common. The surface is beautifully diversified, the eastern part of Llanrhûdd embracing a portion of the Clwydian hills, and the western part of Ruthin the meanderings of the river Clwyd, with the fertile and luxuriant meadows on its banks. The hedge-rows are of stately timber, consisting of oak, ash, and American poplar, some of which have arrived at a great size; and the agricultural produce is equally rich and abundant, yielding fine crops of wheat, barley, oats, potatoes, and turnips, together with grass and hay.
The town is beautifully situated on the summit and acclivity of an eminence in the picturesque Vale of Clwyd, at the base of which, and partly through the town, flows the river from which the vale takes its name, at this place an inconsiderable stream, serving only to work some mills in the neighbourhood. The appearance of the town, which is wellbuilt, is pleasing; and the vicinity is embellished with several gentlemen's seats, and comprehends some varied scenery. It is bounded by a chain of lofty mountains, upon the highest of which, called Moel Vammau, is a pillar of freestone, to commemorate the Jubilee of George III. No particular trade or manufacture is carried on, except what is necessary for the accommodation of the inhabitants, who are principally engaged in agriculture. It has been for some time in contemplation to make the river Clwyd navigable from this place to the town of Rhuddlan, sixteen miles distant; a project that might be carried into effect at a comparatively inconsiderable expense, and would conduce materially to promote the prosperity of the town. The market, which is abundantly supplied with corn, is on Monday, and there is a second market on Saturday for provisions. Fairs are held on the second Monday after the 12th of January (a general one for horses, cattle, pigs, &c.), on March 19th and 20th, the Friday before Whit-Sunday, on the 19th and 20th of April, the 2nd and 3rd of July, 8th August, 30th September, 10th November, and the second Monday in December (a general fair for the sale of horses, cattle, &c.). Those in April and July were established agreeably with a resolution passed at a meeting of the inhabitants, held under the sanction of the mayor and council, Jan. 12th, 1841. During the hay and corn harvests, the farmers of the Vale of Clwyd attend every morning at the market-place to hire labourers for the day, who assemble here for that purpose, with their scythes and reaping-hooks; a custom productive of evil both to the employer and the employed, the weather and the number of hands often occasioning a difference of two shillings a day.
Prior to the passing of the act 5th and 6th of William IV., c. 76, the government of the borough was vested, by charter of incorporation granted by Henry VII., in two aldermen, sixteen commoncouncilmen, and an indefinite number of burgesses: the aldermen were chosen annually at the court held for the lordship, at Michaelmas; and they, immediately on assuming office, appointed the councilmen. The corporation is now styled the "Mayor, Aldermen, and Burgesses," and consists of a mayor, four aldermen, and twelve councillors, forming the council of the borough, of which the municipal and parliamentary boundaries are the same. The council elect the mayor every year on Nov. 9th, out of the aldermen or councillors; and the aldermen sexennially out of the councillors, or persons qualified as such, one-half going out of office every three years, but being re-eligible: the councillors are chosen on November 1st, by and out of the enrolled burgesses, one-third retiring annually. Aldermen and councillors must each have a property qualification of £500, or be rated at £15 annual value. The burgesses consist of the occupiers of houses and shops who have been rated for three years to the relief of the poor. Two auditors and two assessors are elected on March 1st, by and from among the burgesses; and the council appoint a treasurer, town-clerk, and other officers, who hold their offices during pleasure.
Ruthin is one of the contributory boroughs which, with Denbigh, return a member to parliament. The right of voting, under the Reform Act, is in the old resident freemen, and in every person of full age occupying, either as owner, or as tenant under the same landlord, a house or other premises of the annual value of not less than ten pounds, provided he be capable of registering as the act demands; the number of tenements of this value, within the limits of the borough, is about 140. The exact limits of the borough are not clearly defined in the charter, but by prescription are held to comprise the whole of the parish of Ruthin, part of that of Llanvwrog, the hamlet of Llanrhûdd Isâv, in the parish of Llanrhûdd, and part of the parishes of Llanynys and Llanvair-Dyfryn-Clwyd. Ruthin is a polling-place in the election of the knights for the shire; and, from its central situation, has been selected, in preference to the town of Denbigh, for holding the assizes for the county: the quarter-sessions are held alternately here and at Denbigh. The powers of the county debt-court of Ruthin, established in the year 1847, extend over the whole of the registrationdistrict of Ruthin, except four parishes, which are under the Denbigh debt-court. A court leet for the lordship occurs twice a year, namely, within one month after Easter and after Michaelmas; and a court baron takes place every alternate Saturday; at both which the steward presides: the latter is also a court of record, taking cognizance of plaints and civil actions arising within the limits of the lordship; and the offices of steward and recorder of this court, when the lordship belonged to the crown, were patent offices.
The town-hall, situated near the market-place, is a substantial edifice, but in no respect remarkable for its style of architecture. Prior to the erection of the county-hall, in the town, it was used for holding occasionally the great and quarter sessions, but is now used solely for the meetings of the corporation, which take place in the council-chamber, and for the lordship courts, &c. This building has been most handsomely repaired, at the expense of the owner of the manor. The county-hall, in which the great sessions are held, and the quarter-sessions alternately with Denbigh, is a beautiful modern structure, and, with the county gaol and house of correction, also situated here, is highly creditable to the talents of the architect, Mr. Turner. The gaol has lately been enlarged by the erection of a building for female prisoners, and comprises six distinct wards for male, and four wards for female, prisoners, for whose classification it is thus well adapted; together with six solitary cells. The males are employed on the tread-wheel, or in knitting worsted gloves, and the females in washing for themselves and the other prisoners; the former are allowed the whole of their earnings in knitting, and the females receive one shilling per week for washing, and fourpence in every shilling which they earn by sewing. There are two infirmaries in the prison. Divine service is performed twice, and a sermon delivered once, on every Sunday by the chaplain; and prayers are read daily by the chaplain or the gaoler to the prisoners, who are supplied gratuitously with Bibles and religious tracts.
The living is a rectory, consolidated with that of Llanrhûdd. The tithes of the two parishes have been commuted for a rent-charge of £462. 1., forming the endowment of Christ's Hospital, in Ruthin; the warden of that establishment is the principal minister of both churches, and appoints a curate to each, who is responsible to him for its spiritual care, the prescribed duties of his office requiring him only occasionally to share in their labours. The patronage of the wardenship is in the Dean and Chapter of Westminster; net income, £263, with a glebe-house. This place forms the head of the rural deanery of Dyfryn Clwyd. The church, dedicated to St. Peter, was made collegiate and parochial about the year 1310, by John, son of Reginald de Grey, who endowed it for a prior, or warden, and a few regular priests, to perform mass at the mother church of Llanrhûdd, the chapel at the castle, and this church. It is still not unfrequently called "the Collegiate and Parochial Church of St. Peter," retaining its name prior to its being refounded by Dean Goodman. It is an ancient edifice in various styles of architecture, and appears to have been built at different periods, or to have undergone material alterations. The tower, and the south and west fronts, which are of the most modern date, are greatly inferior to the rest of the building. The interior is of better character, and the roof, which is of carved oak, panelled, richly sculptured, and apparently of the time of Henry VII., is supposed to have been constructed by that monarch after his purchase of the lordship from the Earl of Kent; on the panels are the inscriptions, in relief, "Jesus Mercy," "Lady help," "Mater Maria, ora pro nobis." One hundred and forty-four sittings were added in the year 1824, towards defraying the expense of which, the Incorporated Society for the erection and enlargement of churches and chapels granted the sum of £50, in consideration of which ninety sittings were declared free and unappropriated. There is an organ, presented by the Hon. F. West; and a vestry-room, with a library, has been built at the west end of the church, at the expense of the present warden. Here are places of worship for Baptists, Independents, Wesleyans, Primitive Methodists, and English Independents.
The Free Grammar-school was founded in 1595, by Dr. Gabriel Goodman, Dean of Westminster, and was endowed by Queen Elizabeth, in the same year, with one-half (now £300) of the tithes of Llanelidan, for the support of a master and usher, for the gratuitous instruction of boys born in the town of Ruthin and parish of Llanelidan, and the instruction of others at certain charges; the master to be appointed by the Bishop of Bangor, and the warden of Christ's Hospital in this town, and the usher to be chosen by the master. The master's house, the schoolroom, and dormitories, and library above, were repaired and improved in 1831, by means of donations from the bishop, the warden, and the master, and other liberal contributions, which are recorded on a card in the schoolroom. Two-thirds of the endowment are paid to the head master, and one-third to the usher, under a decree of the Court of Chancery in 1750; and the same proportion is observed with regard to the tuition money of the pay scholars, which amounts to above £7 per annum for each. The number of free scholars averages about 15, and each of these, also, pays above £4. 10. a year. The school has two exhibitions to either of the Universities, under the regulation of a decree of the Court of Chancery in 1824 (hereafter noticed), which are in the gift of the warden of Christ's Hospital, and other trustees; and other exhibitions instituted by the Rev. Edward Lloyd, rector of Ripple, the number of which varies from two to four, according to the fluctuating income of the estate purchased with his pecuniary bequest, in 1740. That bequest produced the sum of £1247. 9., with which was bought the messuage of Carreglwyd and 69¼ acres of land, since extended to nearly 79 acres by an allotment on Mold mountain, in the parish of Mold, county of Flint, and now yielding a rent of £100 per annum. Each exhibition is £25, but occasionally only £20; and is held by the scholar for four years. Ruthin school has likewise a claim, in conjunction with the school of Bangor, to a fellowship founded in St. John's College, Cambridge, by Dr. John Gwyn, in the 13th of the reign of Elizabeth. Among the eminent men who have received the rudiments of their education in the school, may be noticed, Dr. John Davies, author of a Welsh grammar and dictionary; John Williams, lord keeper, and Archbishop of York; John Wynne, principal of Jesus' College, Oxford, and successively Bishop of St. Asaph, and of Bath and Wells; Dr. Tucker, Dean of Gloucester; the Right Hon. Lloyd, Lord Kenyon; the Hon. Mr. Baron Perryn; Lord Chief Baron Richards; Dr. H. Owen, rector of St. Olave, Hart Street, London; Dr. Edwards, archdeacon of Brecknock; and Dr. Cotton, Dean of Chester. The present warden is the Venerable R. Newcome, archdeacon of Merioneth, who has written Memoirs of Dean Goodman, the founder, and Dr. Godfrey Goodman, Bishop of Gloucester, nephew of the dean; and is author also of histories of the castles and towns of Denbigh and Ruthin. A very handsome new National school has been built, capable of containing 200 children: the school has an endowment of £8 a year. There is an equally fine building, erected in Llanrhûdd parish, at the entrance of the town of Ruthin, for the education of children on the British and Foreign system; and five Sunday schools are held in the two parishes.
Christ's Hospital was founded by Dr. Goodman, Dean of Westminster, under letters patent of the 32nd of Elizabeth, for a priest and twelve poor persons (ten men, and two women to attend them), all unmarried at the time of election, and above fifty years of age. Dr. Goodman, prior to this time, had erected twelve almshouses for so many persons; and by letters patent of the above date he incorporated the society under the designation of the "President and Warden of Christ's Hospital, in Ruthin," and endowed the same with the tithes of Ruthin and Llanrhûdd; appointing the Bishop of Bangor for the time being president, and the priest, warden. These two have the entire government of the hospital, and also of the grammar school instituted by the same benefactor. The houses, which are in good repair, are pleasantly situated on the east side of the churchyard, with gardens, and the almspeople receive each three shillings every week, and £1 quarterly, with coal, and gowns and shoes every year; these additions being the produce of various benefactions.
Dr. Goodman, Bishop of Gloucester, in 1655, bequeathed lands in Yale, to the extent of 60 acres, to which an allotment of 44 acres was added under the Llanarmon-in-Yale inclosure act of the 51st of George III.; and also bequeathed lands in the county of Carnarvon; the produce of the former, now £55 per annum, to be distributed weekly in bread to the poor of Ruthin, and the rents of the lands in Carnarvon to be appropriated in apprenticing two boys, and to the support of a traveller beyond the seas. The latter bequest, which consisted of two farms, one of 150 acres and the other of 546, in the parish of Llanberis, the former let for £40 and the latter for £70 per annum, was converted by a decree of the Court of Chancery, in 1824, into the two abovementioned exhibitions for the grammar school, instead of supporting a traveller; the funds have been greatly increased by the opening of slate-quarries on the property (on which account a sum of £800 has accumulated in the three per cents.), and will now apprentice three boys with fees of £15 each, and allow of two exhibitions to college of £22. 10. each, besides leaving a surplus of nearly £40 per annum. There are several other charitable donations and bequests, the produce of which, about £17 per annum, is distributed among the poor, in money and clothing, on St. Thomas's day. The poor-law union of which the town is the head, comprises the following twenty-one parishes and townships, namely, Aberwhielor, Clocaenog, Cyfeiliog, Derwen, Evenechtyd, Llanarmon, Llanbedr, Llandegla, Llandyrnog, Llanelidan, Llangwyvan, Llangynhaval, Llanrhaiadr-inKinmerch, Llanrhûdd, Llanvair-Dyfryn-Clwyd, Llanverras, Llanvwrog, Llanychan, Llanynys, Nantglyn, and Ruthin. It contains a population, according to the last census, of 16,619.
The ancient castle occupied the declivity of a hill fronting the Vale of Clwyd towards the west, and from the extensive foundations and remaining portions of the walls, appears to have been a structure of great strength and magnificence: the remains consist chiefly of a few fragments of the towers, and of ruined walls nearly levelled with the foundation. From various parts of the site are rich and extensive prospects, embracing many interesting objects. Near the town-hall is a rude block of limestone, called Maen Huail, on which it is said the celebrated Prince Arthur beheaded his rival Huail, brother to Gildas, the historian. Ruthin mill, a curious ancient edifice, having on the apex of the eastern gable a red stone cross, is supposed to have been originally the chapel of the cell of White friars, mentioned by Leland as formerly existing here, but of which no records are preserved. Notice is also taken of a cell of Bonhommes, at this place, probably the original establishment for which John de Grey, with the consent of the Bishop of Bangor and the rector of Llanrhûdd, made the church collegiate: the apartments of the canons were connected with the church by a cloister, a remaining portion of which has been converted into a house for the warden of Christ's Hospital: the parlours and hall are much admired for their beautifully groined roofs. The elegant castellated mansion erected by the Hon. F. West, on the site of the ancient castle, forms an interesting and beautiful feature in the prospect of the town.
Dr. Gabriel Goodman, Dean of Westminster, one of the translators of Archbishop Parker's Bible, and principal promoter of Bishop Morgan's Welsh translation; Edward Thelwall, tutor to Lord Herbert of Chirbury; Dr. Parry, Bishop of St. Asaph; Dr. Godfrey Goodman, Bishop of Gloucester; Sir Eubule Thelwall, Knt., principal, and second founder, of Jesus' College, Oxford; and Sir Thomas Exmewe, lord mayor of London in 1517, were all natives of this place. The barony of Grey de Ruthin is at present enjoyed by Barbara, daughter of the late baron, whom she succeeded in the year of her birth, 1810: this lady was married first to the second Marquess of Hastings, who died in 1844; and secondly, in 1845, to Captain Hastings Reginald Henry, R.N., her present husband.
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Do you live in an area that often experiences electrical storms? Do you know the damage lightning can cause? According to the NFPA, lightning causes $451 million in property damage each year.
Does home insurance cover damage caused by lightning?
Lightning strikes are the main hazards covered by the standard Homeowners policy, however, it is important to be aware of the nuances, exceptions and limits of each coverage to make the best decision when protecting your home.
While the likelihood of your property being struck by lightning is small, the damage that such an accident can cause is costly. It is advisable to understand under what circumstances your insurance company will step in to help.
We’ll explain how and when you’re covered for lightning damage and what homeowners can do to mitigate damage or mistakes when filing claims.
What kind of damage can lightning do to a house or building?
Lightning is always looking for a way to reach the ground. Unless there is a system that defines this path securely, such as a lightning rod, the lightning will go in search of the nearest available conductor. This may include your home’s electrical system, telephone lines, gas lines, or water pipes.
Lightning can cause the following damage to a building:
- Fire : A fire can start if somewhere lightning comes in contact with flammable material. Including gas pipes, wooden beams, paper, branches and dry leaves from a tree. Also, if lightning strikes electrical wiring, it can overheat and cause those scary pops and pops.
- Side Flashes : Side flashes can injure anyone in a room who is in the path of electrical discharge.
- Structural damage : Lightning can cause cracks in walls, concrete floors, plaster and glass.
- Damage to Appliances : Any appliance connected to an affected circuit can be damaged, including TVs, computers, video games, telephones, washing machines and dishwashers! [looks like a nightmare!!!]
How Home Insurance Covers Lightning Damage
Lightning, as well as fires caused by lightning, are risks covered under almost all home insurance policies. A standard policy must also provide coverage for:
- Dwelling : If lightning strikes the structure of your home, this coverage will help you rebuild or repair what has been damaged.
- Personal Property : Your personal possessions in your home will be covered if they are damaged, including any subsequent fire or smoke damage that may have occurred as a result of lightning.
- Additional living expenses : If your home has become uninhabitable because of lightning and you need to find accommodations elsewhere while your damaged home is repaired or rebuilt, this coverage reimburses your expenses up to the coverage limit. Be sure to keep all receipts to provide to your insurer.
- Other Structures : Coverage applies to any lightning-related loss from prominent structures on your property, including damage to a garage or shed.
Classification of claims related to lightning
In many cases, hazardous weather-related incidents (including natural disasters ) are not covered by insurance, even if lightning does not strike your home, you can still incur damage and it is important to know when you can be reimbursed. Insurers typically classify lightning claims in the following ways:
Lightning enters and passes through your home or other property on its way from the atmosphere to the ground. This is usually the most dangerous of accidents and can have consequences for the construction and for anyone in the way. The damage is usually evident, which does not create challenges to prove the accident.
Lightning strikes close to your home, but does not strike the structure directly and causes minor damage. It may be more difficult for the insurer to determine the cause of damage in these cases. Artificially generated current, such as sparks from power lines or a power company’s transformers, can create damage similar to a near miss, but is typically excluded from homeowners’ policies.
Lightning strikes reasonably close and causes a surge of energy in your area. It is the most difficult claim to prove, and therefore the most difficult refund to obtain.
How to file a claim for damage caused by lightning?
The first thing you should do if your home is struck by lightning is to call the police and fire department so that there is an official record of what happened. If your home is damaged to the point of being uninhabitable, arrange accommodations nearby.
When assessing damage to your home and personal belongings, document as much as possible. Take photos or videos and take an inventory of personal belongings that will need to be replaced.
Be sure to retain any and all receipts for accommodation, transportation and meals so that you can receive reimbursement for the Additional Living Expenses portion of your home insurance policy.
If you need to file a claim for damage from lightning, here’s how it works:
- Contact your home insurance company to file a claim. You will need to provide your personal details and your policy number. It’s important to be as truthful and factual as possible when reporting what happened and provide whatever evidence you have, such as photos and police reports.
- After you file the claim, an expert will inspect the damage to your home. If the cost of repairing your home exceeds your policy deductible, you will have to decide whether to file a claim at all.
- If you choose to file a claim, the expert will offer a repair agreement. Payment usually comes in two parts, minus the deductible, of course. The first payment helps you get started on your home repairs. The second comes in later to cover remaining repairs. A separate payment will also be sent for damage to personal property if it was included as part of your lightning claim.
***Most policies require claims to be filed within 60 days of the incident.***
How to protect yourself and your home from lightning damage
According to the Insurance Information Institute (III), the number of home insurance claims due to lightning decreased in 2019, but the cost of each claim has gradually increased since 2017. The average cost per reimbursement in case of lightning in the US approaches than $15,000 today.
However, you can invest in some measures to prevent or at least reduce material and bodily damage caused by lightning:
- Install a lightning protection system. If your home is struck by lightning, a lightning protection system will divert its path to the ground rather than the structure and contents of your home.
- Have working smoke detectors, flashlights and fire extinguishers on every floor of your home
- Plug your major appliances and electronics into surge protectors
- If you hear a loud bang, stay indoors and avoid contact with standing water in sinks or bathtubs. Avoid open windows, metal pipes, doors, electrical appliances, and anything that relies on plumbing, like sinks and bathtubs.
- If you are outdoors during a storm, find shelter. Stay away from trees, telephone poles and other tall, conductive structures. Your car can be a great shelter if it’s not convertible or has a hard top.
- Review your home insurance to learn about the protections that your coverages provide you.
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Beacons are taking the world of mobile by storm. They are low-powered radio transmitters that can send signals to smartphones that enter their immediate vicinity, via Bluetooth Low Energy technology. In the months and years to come, we’ll see beaconing applied in all kinds of valuable ways.
For marketers in particular, beacons are important because they allow more precise targeting of customers in a locale. A customer approaching a jewelry counter in a department store, for example, can receive a message from a battery-powered beacon installed there, offering information or a promotion that relates specifically to merchandise displayed there. In a different department of the same store, another beacon transmits a different message. Before beacons, marketers could use geofencing technology, so that a message, advertisement, or coupon could be sent to consumers when they were within a certain range of a geofenced area, such as within a one-block radius of a store. However, that technology typically relies on GPS tracking, which only works well outside the store. With beaconing, marketers can lead and direct customers to specific areas and products within a store or mall.
As a point of technical accuracy, the beacon itself does not really contain messaging; rather it sends a unique code that can be read only by certain mobile apps. Thus, the carrier of the smartphone has to have installed an app – and if he or she has not done so, no message will arrive. The choice to opt-out exists at any time. But the key to beaconing’s effectiveness is that the app does not actually have to be running to be awakened by the beacon signal.
Think about it, and you realize that beaconing has been the missing piece in the whole mobile-shopping puzzle. The technology is essentially invisible and can work without the mobile consumer’s having to do anything – usually a major hurdle for any mobile shopping technology. The shopper only has to agree in advance to receive such messages as they shop.
So imagine walking by or into a store and receiving a text message triggered by a beacon at the store entrance. It alerts you that mobile shoppers are eligible for certain deals, which you can receive if you want. Assuming you accept, you begin receiving highly relevant messaging in the form of well-crafted, full-screen images based on what department or aisle you are strolling through at the moment. Here’s an example:
Implementing beaconing is less about installing the actual beacons and much more about rethinking the overall shopping experience they can help shape. Since the best way to imagine the possibilities is through actual, small-scale deployments, this has been how many retailers have spent the past several months, quietly experimenting and learning. Now, many are ready to scale up their initiatives, and beacons are bursting onto the scene in a big way. For various purposes, they are being used by retailers such as Timberland, Kenneth Cole, and Alex and Ani, hoteliers such as Marriott, and a variety of sports stadiums. Here are some details from a handful of companies – each by the way running on a different beacon platform:
- Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC). The owner of Lord & Taylor, Hudson’s Bay, and Saks recently became the first major retailer to launch a North American beacon deployment, in its U.S. and Canadian stores. A shopper with the SnipSnap coupon app on an iPhone can receive messages and offers from seven separate in-store, beacon-triggered advertising campaigns. Like some others, the retailer is not relying on its own app for the beacon recognition, but rather is using outside, third-party apps that more people are likely to already have on their phones. (This also allows Lord & Taylor to use the beacon program for new customer acquisition.) The Hudson’s Bay beacon program runs on the advertising platform of Boston-based Swirl.
- Hillshire Brands. In what appears to be the first U.S.-wide beacon deployment by a brand, the maker of Ball Park Franks, Jimmy Dean sausage, Sara Lee, and the Hillshire Farm portfolio of products, beaconed grocery shoppers to launch its new American Craft sausage links in the top 10 markets for grocers nationally. Based on an analysis by Hillshire’s agency BPN (part of the IPG Mediabrands global network), there were 6,000 in-store engagements in the first 48 hours of the two-month trial, and purchase intent increased 20 times. Shoppers needed an app such as Epicurious, Zip List, Key Ring, or CheckPoints; this beacon platform is run by InMarket.
- Universal Display. This global mannequin company based in London and New York is putting beacons inside mannequins in store windows. Why? To allow passersby to instantly see the details of the outfit the mannequin is wearing – and purchase any of its components right from their phones. The beaconed-mannequins are in the U.K. in the House of Fraser, Hawes & Curtis, Bentalls, and Jaeger, and will soon come to stores in the U.S. Here, the beacon app used is Iconeme, which is also the platform.
- Simon Malls. The giant of retail real estate is putting location-based technology into more than 200 of its shopping malls, targeting the complexes’ common areas. For beacon recognition, the mall owner is using its own Simon Malls app, which already contains mall information ranging from maps to dining options. That beacon platform is run by Mobiquity.
- Regent Street. London’s mile-long, high-end shopping street has some 140 store entrances, and now has beacons at the entrances of many of them. The beacon app used is the Regent Street app, slated to be promoted on the sides of double-decker buses that run along Regent Street. The app allows shoppers to pre-select the categories that interest them and the ones that don’t, making the messages they receive more relevant to them. That platform is run by Autograph.
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However, stretching is essential for recovery. Exposure to natural environments may lower stress and prevent illness. For example, exercise helps you stay at a healthy weight, reduces your chances of heart disease, and also helps your body control blood sugar and insulin levels.
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His Majesty King Abdullah of Jordan met on Sunday with German Minister of Defense Ursula von der Leyen, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.
During the meeting, held at Al Husseiniya Palace, the King and Leyen discussed cooperation between the two countries, especially in training and the exchange of expertise in military and security fields.
The meeting also touched on the latest developments in the Middle East, including regional and international efforts to fight terrorism and its groups, within an integrated strategy.
During the meeting, the two sides emphasized the need to continue coordination and consultation between Jordan and Germany about the region's crises and ways to deal with them.
For her part, the German Minister stressed that Jordan’s stability is a main pillar of the region’s stability and Europe considers Jordan as a pivotal and primary partner in the Middle East.
She expressed her country’s appreciation for Jordan’s efforts in dealing with the region's crises.
Last month, German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen has handed over 16 Marder armored vehicles to Jordan. A further 34 vehicles will follow as part of a multi-million-euro defense aid package to help the country defend its borders.
At a ceremony in Amman, von der Leyen formally delivered the armored vehicles, which form part of the “Reinforcement Initiative” in which the German government supports trustworthy states in troubled regions.
Following the delivery of the 16 Marder armored vehicles, a further 34 are to follow before the end of next year.
“Jordan is a bulwark against terror. That is why it is permanently important to support Jordan as well,” von der Leyen said
The cost of the defense aid for 2016 is 100 million euros ($94.6 million) rising to 130 million euros in 2017. Jordan is also to receive 88 million euros over two years for armaments. Furthermore, the Middle East country, which borders Syria and Iraq, is to receive 70 trucks and 56 minibuses to be used for military purposes.
Von der Leyen explained the rationale for the “Reinforcement Initiative,” which also includes Iraq, Tunisia, Mali and Nigeria. Niger is due to be added next year.
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At Pronunciation Studio we teach pronunciation using a model known as ‘GB English’ – General British English.
It is a standard way of pronouncing English used in dictionaries. On this page we explain the terminology and explore other names often used to describe standard English such as ‘BBC’, ‘RP’, and even ‘The Queen’s English’.
An Island of Accents
Britain is full of regional accents, in fact it’s hard to travel more than 50 miles in any one direction without noticing some key changes. There’s Northern, West Country, Welsh, Scottish, Scouse, Geordie, Cockney to name a few, and you’ll find plenty of variations within these.
But unless you are an actor, or you have a keen interest in accents, you don’t want to learn to produce all of those as you learn English, so it’s important from a teaching and learning perspective to use a model for your studies. The problem is, which one?
The Queen’s English, Upper RP & ‘Posh’
The most famous accent is probably ‘The Queen’s English’ – many would say that the Queen speaks ‘correctly’, but the accent itself is very old-fashioned and somewhat idiosyncratic. You would certainly have heard something similar 50 years ago on the BBC, but it is rarely heard these days. It is generally referred to now as ‘Upper RP’ or CGB (Conspicuous General British), and whilst it is certainly fun to explore this kind of accent, few students genuinely want to emulate it.
RP, BBC & Oxford English
RP (Received Pronunciation), sometimes termed ‘BBC’ or ‘Oxford’ is reportedly spoken by 2% of the English population, largely in the South. Traditionally popular also with actors and presenters, it is somewhat ironically recognised as a ‘standard’ English accent.
All of these terms though are starting to feel very outdated. RP in particular has strong middle/upper class associations and the accent is very fixed; it doesn’t allow for modern influences, particularly in connected speech.
Perhaps the greatest irony is that you will not hear RP very often on the BBC anymore, so the need to update the terminology is clear. This article on the BBC website gives a good indication of the problems associated with the RP/BBC connotations.
GB English – A Modern Standard
GB English is the modern RP/BBC/Oxford. It’s a ‘standard’ model, but it is not old-fashioned. There are 2 main reasons we use the term instead of RP:
1. It gives us freedom to teach and learn a model that is more widely spoken now.
2. The term makes sense as an international alternative to General American.
The range of sounds and intonation in GB English is identical to RP, the key differences can occur in connected speech (particularly with /t/,/r/ & /l/) and some areas of sound selection. Effectively, RP is an old-fashioned, rigid form of GB, and you may see the terms used interchangeably, at least for the time being.
Advice for learners.
Although the terms are hotly debated by academics, the reality for learners is that the name used for the accent model is not really significant. The subtle differences between RP and GB will only concern the most advanced of students; most will simply choose between an American or British model, to this end it makes sense to use the terms General American and General British.
In class, Pronunciation Studio teachers will model GB English and explore any relevant differences between accents, this is particularly important when we cover connected speech in Level 2. The key is for learners to gain control over the way sounds are produced and joined. In the end, once you have the toolbox of sounds and intonation, the choice of accent to aim for is up to you. | <urn:uuid:a0c6f255-90a7-450b-9060-a2df6d875012> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://pronunciationstudio.com/gb-english/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571246.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811073058-20220811103058-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.955514 | 840 | 3.125 | 3 |
I’m interested in becoming a DevOps or SRE engineer. What are the steps I need to take in order to become one? What experience do I need? What skills do I need to learn?
There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question, as the path to becoming a DevOps or SRE engineer will vary depending on your individual background and experience. However, there are a few general things you will need to do in order to be successful in this field. First, you will need to gain experience working in a DevOps or SRE role. This can be done by working in a company that has a DevOps or SRE team, or by taking on a DevOps or SRE-related project in your current role. Second, you will need to learn the necessary skills for DevOps or SRE. This includes learning how to use various DevOps and SRE tools, as well as understanding the principles of DevOps and SRE. Finally, you will need to stay up-to-date on the latest DevOps and SRE news and developments. This can be done by reading DevOps and SRE blogs, attending DevOps and SRE conferences, and following DevOps and SRE thought leaders on social media. | <urn:uuid:6e1a765a-88cc-40e8-9e17-a2d0dc588433> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://community.hiration.com/t/what-is-the-path-to-becoming-a-devops-sre/255 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571246.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811073058-20220811103058-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.969145 | 260 | 1.53125 | 2 |
Cardiovascular Profile (Triglycerides, Homocysteine and CRP test)
What markers are tested?
This profile examines your inflammatory & cardiovascular markers.
It is a Triglyceride, LDL, HDL, Total Cholesterol, Homocysteine and CRP test.
By examining these markers, we’re able to check for systemic inflammation and disease risk associated with poor thyroid, metabolic function and hormone levels.
Why do you need it?
A full cardiovascular profile is able to give an in-depth look at your heart function and the levels of inflammation in your body; both aspects which can cause serious health problems if left untreated. All disease begins with inflammation.
A type of fat found in your blood. A high level of these might raise your risk of heart disease and may be a sign of metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is the combination of high blood pressure, high blood sugar, too much fat around the waist, low HDL (“good”) cholesterol, and high triglycerides. It’s very common to see these imbalances in a thyroid patient.
CRP Test(C-reactive protein):
A non-specific test used to detect inflammation if there is a high suspicion of tissue injury or infection somewhere in the body, but the test cannot tell where the inflammation is or what condition is causing it. CRP is not diagnostic of any one condition, but it can be used together with signs and symptoms and other tests to evaluate an individual for an acute or chronic inflammatory condition.
A naturally occurring amino acid produced as part of the body’s methylation process (cellular detox, nervous and immune system function) and is created when methionine is broken down. It can be used to determine if a person has a vitamin B12 or folate (5MTHF) deficiency. High levels can be a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, stroke, blood clots, Alzheimer’s, dementia, declining memory, poor concentration and judgment and lowered mood, difficulty conceiving, risk from repeated early miscarriages, migraines, and those with conditions such as diabetes and osteoporosis. Homocysteine has been shown to play a crucial role as a key marker for disease development and health throughout a person’s life.
Why does The Lucy Rose Clinic run this profile?
When thyroid conditions go untreated issues can arise with your cardiovascular health and inflammation processes. Having access to a full map out of your cardiovascular system helps your practitioner to make decisions and construct the best personalised treatment plan for your individual health and lifestyle situation. | <urn:uuid:efa7543b-7e7e-407e-90cd-188a1e4a29e9> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://thelucyroseclinic.com.au/cardiovascular-profile-crp-test/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571246.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811073058-20220811103058-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.897711 | 548 | 2.359375 | 2 |
Time Commitment: 45-60 Minutes each Week
Location: Participating School or Afterschool Program
Activities: Could include playing games, doing art projects and crafts, talking and sharing jokes, reading books, and brushing up on classwork.
The Site-Based Mentoring Program concept is simple. It is to provide children and youth (Littles), in grades kindergarten through eighth, a supportive, one-to-one relationship with an adult mentor (Big), to Defend their Potential and Create Possibilities. Academics and learning are part of the relationship, but the primary focus is the one-to-one friendship, support and positive role modeling. The program is designed to serve students, identified by school personnel, as needing extra guidance and support. Bigs meet with their Littles at a participating school once a week for 45-60 minutes during the school day at a time that’s convenient for them and acceptable to the teacher.
Bigs are asked to make a commitment for at least one school year in the program but we’re hopeful that they’ll continue until their Little transitions to high school. These matches are eligible to transfer to one of our community-based programs if there is a desire to continue meeting. Many of matches result in a lifelong friendship.
A professional staff person supports the match and has regular contact with the Big, Little and his/her parent/guardian to offer advice and support, encourage focus on the match goals, and to ensure the Little’s safety is always paramount. | <urn:uuid:a2e365cb-c2ec-4f51-9946-5c9124cf0b9a> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.bbbswcmd.org/site-based-mentoring/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571246.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811073058-20220811103058-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.96336 | 317 | 2 | 2 |
Privacy campaigners have raised concerns after security staff at libraries in Tower Hamlets were kitted out with body-worn surveillance cameras.
The cameras have been brought in at four of the borough’s Idea Stores.
The devices, sometimes termed bodycams, do not film continuously. Instead they are turned on by the wearer when they believe an incident of crime or anti-social behaviour is about to take place, or when they need to record their interaction with a member of the public.
Councillor Asma Begum, Tower Hamlets’ cabinet member for culture, said the scheme had been brought in “for the safety of our users and our staff”, with tackling anti-social behaviour a priority for Mayor John Biggs.
The cameras had not been introduced as a response to a specific incident, she said.
The bodycams have been issued to security staff at Idea Stores in Whitechapel, Bow, Chrisp Street and Watney Market. As well as library services, the Idea Stores offer adult education classes, while Watney Market Idea Store also houses one of the council’s One Stop Shops.
The council said that seven cameras were purchased, at a total cost of £3,500. The bodycams, which were brought in in May, are a permanent scheme, as opposed to a trial, it said.
In a statement, the council said that scheme followed the successful introduction of bodycams for Tower Hamlets Enforcement Officers, and that the move was supported by the police.
But the use of the cameras – when Idea Stores already feature CCTV – has been questioned by some.
Daniel Nesbitt, research director at campaign group Big Brother Watch, said: “With recent research casting doubt on the effectiveness of body-worn cameras this scheme has to be introduced very carefully.”
Nesbitt also said that the scheme should be “regularly reviewed to make sure it is actually having a positive impact.”
Charles Farrier, of No CCTV, a group that campaigns against what they consider to be excessive surveillance, said there is increasingly a “bodycam-on-everything” attitude.
Asked about privacy concerns, Cllr Begum said “These bodycams don’t film continuously…There is also no playback [facility] to it either”.
She added: “I think safety is key here. I think you can never compromise safety”.
A council spokesperson said: “Staff have been instructed to film only when they think there is the potential of a confrontation or when a visitor starts behaving in an antisocial way.
“For instance, a member of staff may turn the body camera on when approaching and trying to resolve an incident.
“The council values the safety of all staff and service users and body cameras have been introduced in a bid to identify individuals who may pose a danger to safety in public buildings such as Idea Stores. The police welcome this initiative, because it also helps them.”
The spokesperson also said: “In line with Data Protection rules, all our Idea Stores display the relevant legal warning signs at the entrance to say that CCTV is in use, any person entering the Idea Store is therefore warned that they are on CCTV.
“As the body cameras are only used when there is an incident, we add the additional precaution that the operative using the camera advises the person they are dealing with, that both video and audio recording is now taking place by means of the body camera.”
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Impossible that you have never been confronted with one of those! Scams, fraudulent attempts, are omnipresent on the Internet. After decrypting the practice of “slamming” in one of our previous articles, find out about “phishing” and the good behaviours to prevent yourself from it.
What is “phishing”?
It is an abuse technique designed to attract victims to a website that is at every point similar to a website they are familiar with. Their purpose? To steal confidential information. How do fraudsters do this?
First, phishers have to create a replica of the website they are trying to divert the traffic from. This duplicate site will be used to trick users into entering their login information. Once the authentication proceeded, the phisher has the freedom to use this data for his own benefit. For example, he can access services by impersonating one of his victims. It may also use confidential information such as bank details.
First of all, the scammer must attract its victims to the pirate site. It is a technique called “social engineering” which means that it is based on a human “failure” rather than a technical one. The hacker simply focuses on the user’s good faith or lack of attention.
How do the scammers convince their victims to visit their pirate site? Several techniques exist, but the most frequent medium used is email. Here are some tips to recognize these fraudulent emails and avoid scams attempts.
“The essence of phishing is to be the closest to the original, never stop at what you see, otherwise you will be fooled.”
4 key tips to guard against phishing attempts!
1. Never trust the sender!
There is nothing easier than creating or falsifying an email address. Keep in mind that some email clients do not display the entire email address by default but simply the first/last name of the sender. Therefore, a first phase of control could be to check the concordance between the email address and the first/last name displayed.
In this example, we note that “Netim Support” is actually an address unrelated to our company.
But the crooks are far from being ignorant in computer sciences. Furthermore, it is such an easy thing to change an email address, that you can’t take it for granted. Mistrust is a necessary thing to keep in mind. You will be amazed by how easy it is to pretend to be someone else on the internet.
2. Never open attached files from an unknown sender.
Warning! An attachment sent by a malicious person can cause huge damage once opened and/or executed. It is therefore strongly discouraged to open any attachment from an unknown or doubtful sender.
3. Don’t be impressed by an alarmist tone!
Never act in a hurry, pirates play with the fears of their potential victims. If a service invites you to act quickly without prior notice, beware! You will always receive several reminders before a deadline.
4. Never email your password
Never give your password in response to an email. Companies are not supposed to store your password, so it cannot be a reliable authentication method.
Secure connections are the new standard for any business. There are different kinds of secure connections, allowing different degrees of security: DV (Domain Validation), EV (Extended Validation). Some of these standards are more or less reliable, such as the DV certificate that does not need any certification to be obtained. Therefore, they are not always a guarantee of authenticity.
Nevertheless, a lack of secure connection is in most cases, synonymous with danger.
If an email prompts you to connect directly to a payment (even secure), always prefer to log in independently to your customer area rather than follow the link in the email’s body.
When a suspicious email invites you to click on a link to retrieve your personal information, it is more than advisable to check the exact address of the site to which it refers. How can I do it safely? Simply pass the mouse over the link (without clicking), you will see at the bottom of the page the address to which you will be going.
7. Beware of the IDNs!
IDN stands for Internationalized Domain Name. So this refers to special characters: accented letters, non-Latin characters etc. What does this have to do with phishing? These characters make it possible to visually falsify a URL by means of homogenlyphs (typographical character seeming similar to another).
For example, https://www.аррӏе.com/ is very similar to the apple site. This is actually a domain composed of IDN and gives once transcribed: https://www.xn-80ak6aa92e.com/. Rather impressive, isn’t it?
Another well-known example is that of the company Air France which saw its site be diverted by the use of special characters such as the ą. The point below the “a” disappears once the link is active.
8. Watch out for shortened URLs!
One way to fool the user is also to use shortened URLs like bit.ly, goo.gl etc. If you have any doubt as to the veracity of an email you received do not follow these shortened links.
- The sender
- The content of the email
- An email asking you to act urgently
- Attachments included in the email
- The links present in the email
- Shortened URLs
- Secure connections and HTTPS presence
- The domain name you see
- Never trust and go manually to the desired site!
To go further …
Many kinds of abuse exist on the Internet and are often complicated to stop them. The best defence against this type of scam is vigilance on the one hand, and information on the other. Many fraudulent practices do not have a precise legal definition, which allows these pirates to continue their actions.
Google has set up a quiz to learn how to fight phishing. One more proof that this type of attack concerns even the biggest web industries! Will you be able to detect phishing attempts? Take the test to learn more.
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Mermaid Theatre's Stella, Queen of the Snow presents the magic of a snow day through the eyes of Sam and his older sister Stella. Sam has never seen snow before, and he has numerous questions about things such as snowmen (Where do they come from, and what do they eat?), why fog comes out of his mouth, and where the snow goes in summer. Stella is more than happy to give him the answers, and in the true spirit of older siblings, what she doesn't know she quickly makes up. Mermaid Theatre transforms Marie-Louise Gay's storybook into a theatrical event for young audiences that features imaginative puppets, scenic effects and pre-recorded bird calls.
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As we age, the shape of our body changes naturally and though these changes cannot be avoided, lifestyle choices may be able to either slow down the process or speed it up, say experts.
Also, after the age of 30, the amount of body fat goes up steadily, with older people possibly having one third more fat compared to when they were younger, states the National Library of Medicine.
Additionally, men and women can experience changes in their total body weight. While men often gain weight up to the age of 55 and then begin to lose it later on, women usually put on weight until the age of 65 and then lose it later in life. Diet and exercise habits are considered to play a large role in an individual’s weight changes over their lifetime.
Therefore, with the objective of reviewing and updating recommendations for women’s preventive healthcare services, a national coalition in the US, called the Women’s Preventive Services Initiative has unveiled a new guideline urging clinicians to discuss obesity prevention strategies with all female patients ages 40 to 60. This applies to even those who are not overweight, a report in United Press International (UPI) states.
The clinical guideline which was published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, is already stirring up controversy. The federally funded initiative was launched by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) in 2016.
The National Institute on Aging explains that keeping weight within the normal range is an important part of healthy aging.
Elevated body mass index (BMI) in older adults (as in other stages of life) can increase the possibility of developing health troubles.
Some of these health issues include heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and high blood pressure. Losing the extra weight or maintaining a healthy weight can help decrease the risks of these deadly diseases.
According to UPI, the guideline recommends counselling to include individualized discussion with female patients. This pertains to healthy eating and physical activity to help maintain a healthy weight (for those with a normal body mass index) or limit weight gain in women whose BMI categorizes them as overweight.
An obesity medicine physician at the Scottsdale Weight Loss Center in Arizona, Craig Primack, MD is reported to have told Everyday Health, “Obesity incidence starts increasing in one’s twenties and peaks at 40 to 59, and then decreases slightly after age 60.”
Additionally, Marcio Griebeler, MD, an endocrinologist at Cleveland Clinic in Ohio says that for women, menopause (which tends to occur between ages 45 and 55), causes a significant drop in estrogen that encourages extra pounds to settle around the abdomen.
This shift in fat storage, explains Dr Mario, may make the weight gain more evident and also increase the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes.
According to a patient summary that accompanied the guideline’s release, obesity, is a common condition that affects roughly 1 in 4 women (in this age range) in the US.
Furthermore, if the category is broadened to include overweight as well as obese women – then more than 70% of women between the ages 40 to 60 in the US fit into it, reports UPI.
Apparently previous recommendations have reportedly stopped short of calling for preventive measures in middle-aged women who are not obese.
Yet, the evidence is clear that obesity can lead to poor health outcomes, Dr Christopher M. Zahn, chief for clinical practice and health equity and quality at ACOG told UPI.
He is also reported to have said, “Counseling all of our midlife patients, particularly those who are entering or going through menopause, about weight management can help give them all the tools they need to live healthier lives.”
Dr Mary Rosser, an obstetrician-gynecologist in New York City agrees saying, “Rather than just discuss obesity with patients who have an issue, this targets a broad audience of all middle-age women to get their attention and influence positive lifestyle decisions.”
However, one physician has disputed many aspects of the guideline. Dr Kate White, associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Boston University School of Medicine reportedly told UPI that her first concern is that counselling about weight loss (without evidence-based recommendations) for what works at keeping off pounds in the long- term, “is at best pointless and at worst damaging.”
She is reported to have said that such broad-based weight counselling “could come across as insensitive” to middle-aged female patients who have different priorities, and may promote the debunked perception that weight loss is a matter of willpower.
In addition, she said, admonishing a person not to gain weight as they get older “is a really hard directive to follow.”
“I don’t want to argue there is a problem [with obesity and related health problems]. What I have are some concerns about is, this as a way to address it.
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- 1 How much should I feed my mini bulldog?
- 2 How many times a day should I feed my English bulldog?
- 3 How many cups of food should I feed my English bulldog puppy?
- 4 How big does a mini English bulldog get?
- 5 What human food can English bulldogs eat?
- 6 Can I feed my English bulldog raw meat?
- 7 What can English bulldogs not eat?
- 8 Will a bulldog protect its owner?
- 9 Do English Bulldogs bite?
- 10 What food is best for British Bulldogs?
- 11 What is the best raw food for dogs?
- 12 What is the best food to feed a English bulldog puppy?
- 13 How long do Mini Bulldogs live?
- 14 Are Bulldogs high maintenance?
- 15 Are English bulldogs easy to train?
How much should I feed my mini bulldog?
To sum it up, about 3 to 4 cups of quality kibble per day, split into two meals, is a great starting point for feeding Bulldogs. Amount fed may go up or down based on your dog’s size, weight, age and overall daily activity.
How many times a day should I feed my English bulldog?
Adult English Bulldogs should eat two meals a day, at set dinner times so that your dog has a schedule to stick to, so they don’t try and seek out food the rest of the day. English Bulldog puppies are still developing and will burn through calories quicker, meaning their feeding schedule should be 3 times a day.
How many cups of food should I feed my English bulldog puppy?
Feed your puppy between 1.5 cups to 2 cups of food a day, depending on his size and his appetite. Remember that different dogs will weigh different amounts, even in the same litter.
How big does a mini English bulldog get?
A Miniature English Bulldog looks almost exactly like their English Bulldog ancestors, other than their smaller size. They can weigh between 20 to 40 pounds and are between 13 to 14 inches high, with males larger than females. They have a brachycephalic face and a low-slung and muscular body.
What human food can English bulldogs eat?
Can My Dog Eat This? A List of Human Foods Dogs Can and Can ‘t Eat
- Carrots: Can Eat. Both raw and cooked carrots are safe for your dog to eat.
- Grapes and Raisins: Can ‘t Eat.
- Salt: Limit.
- Peanut Butter: Can Eat.
- Eggs: Can Eat.
- Salmon: Can Eat.
- Chocolate: Can ‘t Eat.
- Cheese: Limit.
Can I feed my English bulldog raw meat?
Can you feed raw meat to an English Bulldog? Yes, you absolutely can serve raw meat, and the B.A.R.F. Diet trend (Biologically Appropriate Raw Food) has gained incredible momentum in recent years because of the many health benefits associated with a more natural diet.
What can English bulldogs not eat?
Food Items That You Should Not Feed To Your English Bulldogs
- Avocado. Avocados contain persin, a substance that when taken in large amounts can be toxic for your dog.
- Chocolate. Everyone knows that this sweet stuff is definitely a no – no for dogs.
- Garlic and Onion.
Will a bulldog protect its owner?
Protective & Loyal The English Bulldog is a very bold dog that is not afraid to stand his ground, and he can be very protective of his owners and possibly, territorial over his property.
Do English Bulldogs bite?
All dogs, including Bulldogs, will bite when they are young. They go through a phase called teething, during which time they will put anything and everything they can in their mouths. Bulldogs are not aggressive by nature, but like any dog, they can become aggressive when provoked.
What food is best for British Bulldogs?
⦿One of the top picks dog foods for Bulldogs is the Royal Canin Medium Bulldog Dry Dog Food. It contains balanced fibers that helps reduce digestive upsets and flatulence. It also has skin strengthener to promote protective barrier for your dogs. It also protects their joints and limits any inflammatory process.
What is the best raw food for dogs?
The 8 Best Affordable Raw Dog Foods in 2021
- Nature’s Variety Instinct Frozen Raw Food.
- Nature’s Variety Instinct Frozen Raw Food.
- Nature’s Logic Raw Frozen Patties.
- BARF World Raw Food Rolls.
- Steve’s Real Food Frozen Dog Food.
- Primal Freeze-Dried Nuggets.
- TruDog Feed Me Crunchy Munchy Beef Bonanza Raw Freeze-Dried Dog Food.
What is the best food to feed a English bulldog puppy?
IAMS has been a vet-recommended staple puppy and dog food for many decades. You can choose from medium or large breed puppy food * depending on your Bulldog puppy’s estimated growth. This recipe features real protein, superfood antioxidants, whole grains, DHA and plenty of vitamins and minerals.
How long do Mini Bulldogs live?
The average lifespan for the Miniature Bulldog is between 9 and 13 years, though some do live longer.
Are Bulldogs high maintenance?
The English bulldog can be a high maintenance dog when it comes to their health. They have a unique respiratory system that requires their owner to pay close attention to how much exercise and how hot their environment is. They are also high maintenance with regards to the upkeep and care of their physical body.
Are English bulldogs easy to train?
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September 8 is International Literacy Day. CUPE believes literacy and skills training are fundamental rights for workers and for all people.
We are facing significant changes in our workplaces and in our lives. In this environment, literacy and skills will be more important than ever.
Trends such as globalization, digitalization, and demographic shifts are changing work, communities, the way society functions, and the way people interact. The current pandemic also highlighted and accentuated problems that were already present, especially in terms of the use of communications tools and technology.
Literacy is more than reading and writing. It’s about our ability to learn, problem-solve and think critically. It’s about accessing information and having the tools to understand and analyze that information. Literacy skills help us realize our life goals and meet the communication demands at work, at home, and in the community.
Literacy is about an educated and literate society. Strong literacy and essential skills contribute to civic engagement, a healthy population, and a strong economy with good jobs.
Although Canada’s literacy skills are above average, the number of those at the lowest levels have grown over the past decade. Literacy is clearly a fundamental question of social and economic equality. We need a vision to ensure that everyone has the skills to respond to the challenges and opportunities of a complex and changing world. | <urn:uuid:305204e8-f6ab-46d6-96a3-14c41a7c1127> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://cupe.ca/event/international-literacy-day | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570871.10/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808183040-20220808213040-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.951561 | 281 | 3.609375 | 4 |
Search New York Death Records
- New York Newspapers, Full Search (1730-1998), 873 titles
- New York Obituary Search - (1986-current)
- New York Funeral Notices
East Bloomfield Cemetery
Bloomfield, Ontario County, New York
GPS: 42.89614, -77.43286
6 Park Pl
Bloomfield, NY 14469
Published: January 28, 2022
Total records: 1,853
East Bloomfield Cemetery is owned and operated by East Bloomfield Cemetery Association.
East Bloomfield Cemetery officially dates back to 1838, but its origins goes back to 1798. Benjamin Keyes, an East Bloomfield village pioneer, had reserved land "on the hill" for a church in 1798, which was completed 1808. A church graveyard was started next to the church.
In 1838, the church was torn down and replaced with an academy. Today, this building is now home to the Bloomfield Historical Society. The church's graveyard was re-located to its present location that same year.
Records linked below were acquired from the East Bloomfield Cemetery Association through their cemetery records database on January 28, 2022...
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Direction: Underline the verb and Change the given sentences into past tense and future tense.
Example: She donates can goods in our community pantry.
Past tense: she donated can goods in our community pantry.
Future tense: She will donate can goods in our community pantry.
1. Saira eats chocolates and cakes.
2. My parents give buy me a new bike.
3. The policemen bring the kidnaper in the police station.
1. Verb: Eat
Past: Saira ate chocolates and cakes
Future: Saira will eat chocolates and cakes
2. Verb: Give/Buy
Past: My Parents Gave/Bought me a new bike
Future: My parents will give/buy me a new bike
3. Verb: Bring
Past: The policemen brought the kidnapper in the police station
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Microeconomic Analysis for the Formation of Renewable Energy Support Policy: the Case of Wind Power Sector in Lithuania
Keywords:wind energy, support measure, microeconomic analysis, economic indicators, levelised cost of energy
Economic researches of renewable energy sources (RES) intensified in recent years only through the implementation of European Union Directives. Incentives for wider use of RES are declared both in the European Union and in Lithuanian laws. However, it may be said that there is lack of researches, which would answer questions about economic assumptions that would link energy policy to the economic results and would justify benefits of the use of RES technologies on state-wide. Thus this paper aims at presenting methodological principles of wind technologies assessment based on the economic indicators. The impact of wind technologies implementation on economy was estimated based on the microeconomic analysis method. Levelised cost of energy approach is used to compute wind electricity prime cost. Economic indicators are computed. The research results disclosed that investment subsidy and feed-in tariffs are attractive support measures for the investor. They could be used to promote wind electricity sector development in Lithuania in future. Energy policy decision making should be based on the economic assessment principles. Wind power support schemes and support levels should be reconsidered considering the net benefits of wind technologies. Wind technologies bring benefits to economy through their impact on profit, income-based taxes, electricity import substitution and CO2 savings. | <urn:uuid:d2854964-fd05-4c52-a55d-62f682c0f86a> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://inzeko.ktu.lt/index.php/EE/article/view/13626 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573399.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20220818185216-20220818215216-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.935131 | 310 | 2.234375 | 2 |
Fashion industry renews commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action updated to comply with Paris Agreement goals
On November 8, 2021, the fashion industry announced a new target for reducing greenhouse gas emissions with updates to the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action, released by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in December 2018, during COP24 in Katowice, Poland. The updated version of the document is aligned with the Paris Agreement, presenting a new decarbonization plan to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees celsius compared to pre-industrial levels.
The new charter proposes that the signatory companies set targets to reduce their emissions within 24 months in line with scopes 1, 2, and 3 of the Science Based Targets Initiative’s criteria, or otherwise, lower emissions by 50% by 2030. In both cases, companies would have to commit to net zero carbon emissions by 2050. To do so, each year they must quantify, track, and publicly report greenhouse gas emissions and present emission reduction plans according to the new target chosen within 12 months of releasing the charter’s latest version. The previous target was to reduce 30% of emissions by 2030 and achieve neutralization by 2050.
Major brands in the sector unite
First signed in 2018, the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action had more than 125 companies and 41 supporting organizations, including major brands like Chanel, Adidas, Gap, Guess, H&M, Hugo Boss and Nike. The only Brazilian signatories are Lojas Renner, Reserva, and Grupo Soma (Farm, Hering, NV, and others). According to the World Bank’s Analysis, the fashion industry is responsible for about 10% of annual global greenhouse gas emissions.
For further information on COP26, see the specialized content developed by Mattos Filho’s Environmental Law and Climate Change practice area:
- Nature and Land Use Day marked by new agriculture commitments
- Youth activists press for climate and humanitarian action at COP26
- Brazil’s state governors launch ‘Consórcio Brasil Verde’
- New international commitment seeks to cut methane gas emissions
- Brazil announces new greenhouse gas emissions goal
- Discussions on new climate finance initiatives progress at COP26
- New international agreement for preserving forests endorsed at COP26
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Ezra Klein highlighted an interesting recent story in which Republican strategist Mike Murphy said that the GOP would only negotiate with President Obama on budget matters after Obama made two key concessions: means testing of Medicare and limiting the growth of Social Security expenditures over time. Funny thing is, Obama has already offered these two precise concessions. Murphy responded to this new information in an interesting, but entirely predictable, way: he dismissed Obama's concessions as false, and he said that the GOP doesn't trust him anyway. In other words, a political elite had a specific worldview, he was offered evidence that contradicted the worldview, so he chose to dismiss the evidence in favor of his worldview.
This is hardly new in politics or in many aspects of our lives. We selectively receive information all the time. For example, as Larry Bartels notes, at the end of Reagan's presidency, a majority of Democrats said that inflation had gotten worse under Reagan's leadership, when quite the opposite was true. Similarly, a majority of Republicans in 1996 said that the deficit had gotten larger under President Clinton, when it had, in fact, shrunk substantially. Our party identification is a very useful information shortcut for us in deciding how to cast a vote or interpret new information, but it can also lead to wild misperceptions. Last year in a poll of Colorado voters, Democrats said by a 58-14 margin that the economy was improving; Republicans said by an 86-3 margin that it was getting worse. Both couldn't be right.
Misperception isn't just about partisanship, either. According to Dominique Brossard and Dietram Scheufele's research, the presence of nasty reader comments at the end of a blog post can change how people interpret the blog post and whether it changes their minds. (So be kind, readers!)
Again, this isn't new, but what's interesting about the story Klein mentioned is that it involves party leaders and members of Congress, not rank-and-file voters, making a key misperception about politics. Wouldn't we expect people who do politics for a living to be less likely to get stuff wrong? Not necessarily. In fact, as Brendan Nyhan points out, it is the more educated and informed who tend to know things that just aren't so. They're more likely to see news stories or hear partisan messaging about, say, Obama being a Muslim, health care reform including death panels, etc.
We see further evidence of elite misperceptions from a fascinating new study by David Broockman and Christopher Skovron. They conducted a survey in 2012 of thousands of state legislative candidates, asking them what they thought their constituents believed about such issues as same sex marriage and health care reform. Then they used a survey to determine constituent opinion on these same issues. What they found was that the politicians systematically misperceived their constituents' views, believing them to be roughly ten points more conservative on both issues than they actually were. The effect was bigger for conservative candidates but still true for liberal ones.
Why might politicians think voters are more conservative than they actually are? It could be that their views are shaped by political media reports. State legislative candidates rarely have great polling operations, and if they perceive public opinion to fall halfway between whatever Fox says and whatever CNN says, they're going to come in somewhere to the right of the population median. Politicians may also be estimating that those who will actually turn out to vote will be somewhat more conservative than their constituents as a whole. This could also be an artifact of these two issues at a particular time in our history: public attitudes on same sex marriage have moved leftward rapidly in recent years, and a politician could be forgiven for being a bit behind the times on this. And there is a broad (and correct) perception that Democrats nationally were punished at the polls in 2010 for their stance on health reform.
All this should just remind us that misperception is an inherent part of politics, and that making new information easily available doesn't necessarily fix the problem. Indeed, new information sometimes enhances the misperception it's designed to correct.
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Kneeling chairs have been in use for many years. Ideally used for shorter periods at a time, a kneeling chair offers an alternative seating position to break up those long hours of being stuck at your desk into shorter, more manageable sessions.
A kneeling chair is different from any other normal ergonomic office chair, but unfortunately not everyone will find it comfortable. It offers no support for your lower and upper back while seated and distributes the weight of sitting between your bottom, upper legs and your knees.
It can offer a short-term, alternative position that can bring comfort and relief to some users, depending on their specific needs and underlying cause of their discomfort or pain. We generally do not recommend the kneeling chair for use by anyone with knee pain or underlying conditions. It should also not be seen or used as an 8-hour-a-day solution, but rather as an additional positioning/seating option for shorter intervals during the day – normally between 30 minutes to 2 hours at a time.
For users with lower back pain that react well to a change in their posture, the kneeling chair can provide a welcome variation to their static position. The design encourages an upright posture by aligning the back, shoulders and neck while the pelvis tilt makes it very difficult to slouch back into the chair.
Although not suitable for everyone, there are many users that love the kneeling chair and use it with great success as an alternative seating solution for shorter periods of time.
- Sturdy steel frame
- The 60mm nylon castors ensure good manoeuvrability
- Height adjustable seat and knee pads, each with 3 height settings
- Durable fabric
- Automotive-grade, high-density moulded foam facilitates greater comfort and a longer product lifespan
- Simple assembly
- Lightweight construction – the chair weighs only 8kg
- 12-month warranty.
- Weight capacity: 120 kg
- Seat width (left to right): 45cm
- Effective seat depth (front to back): 34cm
- Seat height (floor to centre of seat): Minimum 49cm, maximum 54cm
- Knee pad width (left to right): 50cm
- Effective knee pad depth (front to back): 25cm
- Steel frame
- Chair weight: 6kg
- Total chair height: Minimum 55cm, maximum 60cm
- Total width of chair: 45cm
- The total depth of chair (front to back): 61cm
- Fabric colour: Black
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Wyland Foundation marks 25th anniversary of working to preserve the ocean and other waterways.
By Sharon Stello
Bridging the worlds of art and science to help preserve the ocean was the inspiration behind starting the Wyland Foundation in 1993. Now celebrating its 25th anniversary, the nonprofit established by Laguna Beach-based marine life artist Wyland has made great strides in protecting waterways and promoting water conservation through the years.
“Most foundations were focused on one thing or the other, but I believed that art and science together could have a big impact on our environment,” Wyland says. “We would enlist some of the top scientists in the world to join and creatively inspire a generation to learn about the importance of a healthy environment and take action.”
The organization is dedicated to raising awareness through student art contests, an interactive mobile science museum and other education programs, while also encouraging people to make a change through the National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation and honoring Earth Month Heroes with awards for making a difference.
“Our idea is that if we can work on a local basis and do the right things, by keeping debris and pollutants out of our watersheds, it not only benefits human health, it supports a diversity of life up and downstream,” Wyland says.
The foundation also works globally. “What happens to the waters in China, for example, will eventually find its way here off of our shores, and vice versa,” he adds.
Wyland notes that famous marine biologist Sylvia Earle, an explorer-in-residence for National Geographic, has said what we do in the next 10 years will determine the next 10,000 years.
“The good news is this generation gets the message and is taking action,” Wyland says. “I think that’s why we’re so passionate about sharing our knowledge and inspiration. In the 1960s, people were dumping waste directly into our water. Places like the Cuyahoga River in Ohio were so polluted that they literally were catching on fire. The next generation wants something better, and we want to help them achieve that.”
Creating a Sea Change
Over the last 25 years, the foundation has evolved, adding relevant programs to raise awareness.
“We are always finding new and creative ways to inspire and inform people about clean water and a healthy ocean,” Wyland says. “Our team has done outreach on every coast, going to hundreds of cities, meeting people [and] engaging them about clean water.”
Indeed, the foundation has had a broad-reaching effect. Perhaps the most visual examples are the 100 murals featuring whales, dolphins and other marine life that Wyland painted in more than 17 countries, raising awareness of our fragile ocean habitat and instilling an appreciation for its creatures in everyone who passes by these “Whaling Walls” around the globe.
“The underlying message of the Whaling Walls was that—even thousands of miles away from the ocean—what we were doing in our cities was finding its way downstream,” says Steve Creech, executive director of the Wyland Foundation. “What we sent to our landfills and dumped in our storm drains and put in our air would have a long-term effect on ocean health. … I think Wyland’s work and our programs are helping people to understand that we have to manage the entire marine ecosystem better overall.”
Beyond basic awareness, immersive education is also key to helping people truly understand the problems our environment is facing. “Our programs are designed to connect with people in different ways,” Creech says. “But all of them come down to inspiring people to be better stewards of our ocean, lakes, rivers, streams and wetlands.”
The foundation’s Clean Water Mobile Learning Center, a 1,000-square-foot, interactive science museum on wheels, brings the classroom to students and communities around Orange County and as far away as Mexico and West Virginia, reaching more than 1 million people so far. The biodiesel-fueled traveling center is equipped with a multisensory theater and six hands-on stations including a flowing river exhibit, touch-screen watershed display and a model that shows the effects of pollution—like motor oil and fertilizers—on the water system.
In addition to the mobile center, more than 15,000 students from 45 states have participated in the foundation’s National Art and Mural Challenge, in which they work individually or together on art projects to raise awareness about the ocean, wetlands, lakes and rivers as well as the animals that call our blue planet home, from sea turtle to manatees.
The foundation has also undertaken art projects with a conservation theme for two Olympic Games. And for Wyland’s last Whaling Wall, the foundation worked with children across the globe to make a series of murals stretching a mile long. Depicting a variety of water habitats, the murals were displayed at the Olympics in Beijing and then for two weeks along the full length of the National Mall in Washington, D.C., and were also part of the Sant Ocean Hall exhibit grand opening in the Smithsonian Institution’s Museum of Natural History.
After awareness and education, the next step is getting people to take action to reduce their effects on the environment. One of the foundation’s campaigns is the National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation, which pits cities against each other to see who will pledge to make the biggest reduction in water usage from April 1-30.
Since the annual competition started eight years ago, residents across all 50 states have pledged to decrease their water usage—through taking shorter showers, turning off the tap while brushing their teeth or watering their lawns less—for a total of more than 10 billion gallons. And, notably, the city of Laguna Beach has won this challenge a few times.
Although the foundation already boasts a list of big accomplishments, celebrated at a 25th anniversary gala in November, the work is far from done. Among the recent initiatives, Wyland and Creech have been working on ways to expand the organization’s global efforts.
“Our goal was to reach out to all 7 billion people and encourage them to protect preserve and respect water in their towns, villages, cities, states and countries,” Wyland says. “The idea was that we can’t protect one body of water without thinking about the next.”
As part of this effort, the foundation last year signed a partnership agreement with the United Nations Environment program, which includes the Wyland World Water Pledge, urging people to learn how their actions on land affect the coasts and oceans globally.
“We have now partnered with U.N. Environment to engage every citizen in every country on the planet to take one minute and learn how they can conserve our precious water [because,] without water, there is no life,” Wyland says.
The foundation is also doing more locally, committing to provide annual support for Orange County’s Adopt A Channel program, which removes debris from storm channels to limit polluted runoff.
“All the debris that washes from our homes into our storm drains finds its way into these channels and out to the oceans,” Wyland explains. “If people can reduce trash that ends up in the storm drains, it can have a big impact in making our coasts healthier.”
And this year, the foundation is working with the city of Cleveland to restore Wyland’s 1997 mural, “Song of the Whales,” on the Cleveland Public Power Plant building to call attention to the 50th anniversary of the 1969 Cuyahoga River Fire, which focused attention on the health of this nation’s lakes, rivers and waterways, Creech says. “In fact, the Cuyahoga River fire was one of the events that led to the creation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Clean Water Act,” he adds.
The fire started in June 1969 when a spark from a passing train ignited an oil slick from industrial waste in the river, which was considered one of the nation’s most polluted waterways and caught on fire multiple times through the years. Luckily, much has been done to clean up the river over time.
Whether highlighting the river’s struggles by restoring a mural or getting people to pledge to use less water, all of the Wyland Foundation’s work supports a singular mission.
“Our goal is to expand our efforts to connect with people,” Creech says. “We want everyone to become more creative, more inspired, but, above all, more solution oriented. I really think we need that mindset now more than ever. We want to open the doors to the arts [and] sciences and leverage those areas in support of a healthy marine environment.”
Drop by Drop
Make a difference with these tips to keep the oceans clean and conserve water.
• Pledge to use less water: Take shorter showers, turn off the tap while brushing your teeth, repair faucet leaks, water the lawn less, use efficient sprinkler nozzles to reduce runoff and install drip irrigation to water planter areas, shrubs and trees.
• Use reusable grocery bags and refillable water bottles instead of single-use ones that could make their way to the ocean and harm wildlife.
• Talk to your local PTA or festival organizers about bringing the Wyland Foundation’s Clean Water Mobile Learning Center to your school or event.
• Make use of the foundation’s online resources like water conservation tips or beach cleanup instructions and data cards.
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This paper shares the triumphs and challenges of building Extractive Industry Data Portals (EIDPs), tools that can streamline the annual production of extractive industries (EI) sector audit reports. Findings are based on technical assessments conducted by Development Gateway in Guinea, Senegal, and Nigeria; and on DG’s development of a first-phase EIDP in Nigeria.
This policy paper, in English and French, explores the role of gender data and women in the extractives industry (EI). Its goal is to delve into how gender data can be used to improve inclusion, engagement, and support for women in the extractive industries (EI). Funded by the Ford Foundation, this paper is the first in a two-part Policy Paper series that builds on Development Gateway's work in the extractive industry data management. The paper includes lessons learned, gender data findings, and recommendations through our work with Women in Mining Guinea.
For most global development and humanitarian agencies, data has historically been either a niche activity or fragmented task. But in the era of a ‘data revolution for sustainable development’ – and in a time of increasing financial scrutiny – institutions increasingly consider data and digital to be a strategic asset. This paper aims to provide a structured overview of lessons learned that may be used by those seeking to develop and implement a data strategy within international development and humanitarian organizations.
DG and the Global Digital Marketplace Programme partnered to identify ways to improve government digital procurement effectiveness, efficiency, and transparency. When Covid-19 flipped the world on its head, we developed this roadmap for smarter emergency public procurement. We also provide an indicator framework that governments can use to assess current readiness for purchasing during an emergency, identify focus areas for improvement, and monitor progress.
Based on case studies that document drivers and the value of subnational data programming, DG and DCLI have developed a set of principles for subnational data use. These principles – and the collection of case studies – are a living document
In 2017, Canada rolled out the world's first Feminist International Assistance Policy (FIAP). Through the Results Data Initiative (RDI), we worked with Global Affairs Canada - International Assistance (GAC-IA) to develop its FIAP M&E work plan, design a comprehensive FIAP M&E system to fit within its existing frameworks, and calculate pre-FIAP baseline values for all 26 indicators identified. This paper outlines the challenges and opportunities that development agencies may face when adopting new and/or feminist policies, and provides an overview of how other development agencies can integrate a feminist lens into their M&E frameworks.
Since 2017, DG has worked across seven countries and two regions to support the roll-out of UNICEF’s Data for Children Strategic Framework. This included developing country ecosystem diagnostics and strategic action plans for UNICEF Country Offices in Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Thailand, Viet Nam, Lesotho, and Ethiopia; and for the UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office.
This work examines the role that data plays in supporting key decisions taken by DFID at the strategy, portfolio (sector or country), and program level.
Understanding Data Use: Building M&E Systems that Empower Users, emphasizes how critical it is for decision-makers to consider users’ decision space – from the institutional all the way to technical levels – in achieving data uptake.
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Many authors often write about American identity. Authors Dwight Okita, and Sandra Cisneros both developed a common theme in their texts, “Response to Executive Order 9066” and “Mericans”. In both texts, the theme of ethnic profiling is present. This is a common issue in American culture today, making these two texts stand out. The authors are able to develop their common theme with literary devices such as metaphor, dialogue, and Irony that can be found throughout both texts to support the theme that ethnic profiling is an issue in culture everywhere.
The use of metaphor can be found throughout the novel In “Response to Executive Order 9066” by Dwight Okita, Denise the speakers friend refers to the tomato’s as “love apples”. (Line 4) Later when her friend no longer wants anything to do with her, she gives her a packet of tomato seeds. She then “asked her to plant them for me, told her when the first tomato ripened she’d miss me.” (Lines 22-25) This metaphor creates a sense of compassion in the reader, showing how many people don’t really understand others from outside of their own ethnic bubble.
Dialogue is also used throughout “Mericans” by Sandra Cisneros. When the speaker repeats the phrase “Awful Grandmother” to describe her grandmother who is kneeling at mas, and when the grandmother uses the word “barbarian” to describe the place the children were born. The grandmother is clearly not awful and the children were not born in a barbaric place. The culture and place they grew up, gave the speaker and the grandmother different understandings of who they each really are.
In both texts the authors use Irony to convey their messages of racial profiling in american culture. In the passage “Response to Executive Order 9066” by Dwight Okita, the speaker who is a fourteen-year-old, American of Japanese descent says “ I have always felt funny using chopsticks and my favorite food is hot dogs.”, (Lines 8-9) which in turn creates a sense of Irony since her cultural background would suggest otherwise. In the passage, “Mericans” by Sandra Cisneros a couple walks up to the church that doesn’t seem to be from around there and starts speaking to the children in spanish until Michelle’s older brother Junior speaks in english saying ‘Hey, Michelle, Keeks. You guys want gum?’ (Par 21), causing the couple to respond swiftly in shock with the phrase ‘But you speak English!’. The couple assumed their ethnic identity but were quickly mistaken. This helps further develop the authors theme of ethnic profiling.
Ethnic profiling is an issue in culture everywhere. Authors Dwight Okita, and Sandra Cisneros try to make it more noticed by giving real life scenarios in which it has happened. Dwight Okita showing readers a more harsh scenario whereas, Sandra Cisneros shows readers a more casual interaction in society. Both of the authors effectively used metaphor, dialogue and irony to convey the theme that ethnic profiling is an issue in all cultures today.
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Addressing policemen, who were recently on strike, the poet had 'no more dreamed of thee being false to thy beat / Than the choicest chronometer that for the fleet / Ever Airy at Greenwich did choose!'.
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It is a semiprime because it is the product of two primes.
It is a cyclic number.
It is a de Polignac number, because none of the positive numbers 2k-186281 is a prime.
It is a Duffinian number.
It is a self number, because there is not a number n which added to its sum of digits gives 186281.
It is an inconsummate number, since it does not exist a number n which divided by its sum of digits gives 186281.
2186281 is an apocalyptic number.
It is an amenable number.
186281 is a wasteful number, since it uses less digits than its factorization.
186281 is an odious number, because the sum of its binary digits is odd.
The sum of its prime factors is 1818.
The square root of 186281 is about 431.6028266821. The cubic root of 186281 is about 57.1114062048. Note that the first 3 decimals are identical.
Subtracting from 186281 its reverse (182681), we obtain a square (3600 = 602).
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Krudic distinguishes 35 different consonant sounds. The palatalised stops /tʲ/, /dʲ/, /kʲ/ and /gʲ/ and lateral /lʲ/ are all treated as separate phonemes, for example woedje "soup" vs woede "vase".
|Plosive||/p/ /b/||/t/ /tʲ/ /d/ /dʲ/||/k/ /kʲ/ /g/ /gʲ/|
|Fricative||/f/ /v/||/s/ /z/||/ʃ/ /ʒ/||/ç/||/h/ /ɦ/|
|Affricate||/pf/ /bv/||/ts/ /dz/||/tʃ/ /dʒ/|
The consonant inventory is typically European, with phonemes that are present or can be approximated by most common European languages.
There are occasional allophonic relationships between sounds, particularly when it comes to nasals. Although each of the four native nasal phonemes /m/, /n/, /ɲ/ and /ŋ/ can occur separately, for example in the words em "erm..", en "chair", enj "maybe" and eng "spring", there are certain environments where only one particular nasal can appear. Only /m/ can appear before /b/, /p/, /pf/ and /bv/, only /n/ can appear before /t/, /d/, /s/, /z/, /ts/, /dz/, /r/, /l/, /ʃ/, /ʒ/ etc, only /ɲ/ can appear before /ç/, and only /ŋ/ before /k/ and /g/.
One of the most noticeable characteristics of Krudic is the common consonant cluster tb, which is pronounced as /tb/ by Krudic speakers, and /təb/ by English speakers and speakers of other languages. It is commonly found at the beginning of words, for example tba "woman", tboešer "bone", tbesk "to say", which may be difficult for English speakers to pronounce absolutely correctly.
The combinations /pf/, /bv/, /ts/, /dz/, /tʃ/ and /dʒ/ are not seen as sequences of consonants, rather as affricate consonants - and treated as separate sounds.
Krudic distinguishes 10 (occasionally 11) monophthong vowels. In addition, /æ/ (and /ɛ/ sometimes) both reduce to a schwa [ə] sound at the end of a word and in unstressed syllables.
When appearing in stressed syllables, the central vowel /ɨ/ can become [ɪ], like English big.
The vowel /y/ can occasionally appear in careful or pedantic speech, in words derived from Greek which contained the letter upsilon. However, most commonly the /y/ is pronounced /i/, and this rarely causes confusion. Whatever the pronunciation, the former upsilon is represented by the glyph <ü>, for example rütem "rhythm" and müt "myth".
Krudic employs regular use of all of the 26 basic Latin letters, as well as numerous digraphs and diacritics to aid pronunciation.
There are 26 basic letters of the Krudic alphabet, although there are numerous characters with diacritics which are seen frequently in Krudic writing. The status of these characters is uncertain, although many consider them to be separate letters. The letters 'b', 'd', 'e', 'f', 'g', 'h', 'k', 'l', 'm', 'n', 'p', 's', 't', 'v', 'w', 'x' and 'z' are pronounced as in English, with the only particularly unusual pronunciation being the use of 'q' for /kʲ/, similar to the sound in acute.
In addition to the 26 basic latin letters, Krudic employs regular use of diacritics to help with pronunciation, and in some cases to indicate that the letter produces a significantly different sound than it usually would.
- The acute accent is seen on e and o to produce é and ó. This shows that the letter is pronounced higher than its usual value, for example é for /e/ and ó for /ɔ/. The letter <é> is often pronounced /ej/ word-finally or in stressed syllables. These letters are often treated as letters in their own right, although usually collated with <e> and <o> respectively.
- The caron is seen on c, s and z to produce č, š and ž. It shows that the letters are pronounced postalveolar rather than the usual alveolar way. These letters are often treated as letters in their own right.
- The grave accent is seen on a, e and u to differentiate between homophonic words. For example, an "the" and àn "he/she/it", tupoe "that" and tùpoe "which?". On <e>, it is also used to show that the sound /ɛ/ is pronounced in an unstressed syllable, as it is normally reduced to [ə] in these positions.
- The trema is used on e and u to show that two vowels are pronounced separately, rather than forming a diphthong, as in baëdu "to nag" pronounced [bæ(j)ɛdu], rather than baedu which would be pronounced [beːdu]. It is used on rarely for this effect on 'u' as in kontinuüm "kontinuum". The letter 'ü' is most often used in words that originate from Greek, where the 'ü' shows that there was originally an uspilon, as in müt "myth".
In order to represent certain sounds (particularly less common consonants), there is a system of digraphs employed in regular use in Krudic.
- AE - the digraph 'ae' represents the lengthened vowel /eː/, sightly longer in duration, although with no difference in articulation from the character <é>.
- OE - represents the long vowel /oː/.
- BV - represents the afficate /bv/, as in bvég "eye".
- CJ - represents the consonant /ç/, as in wécje [weçɛ] "witch".
- DJ - represents a palatalised plosive /dʲ/, as in djogter "lizard".
- DZ - represents the affricate /dz/, i.e. a voiced 'c'.
- GJ - represents a palatalised plosive /gʲ/, as in gjer "grass".
- HH - represents the consonant /ɦ/. Often, it is not pronounced at all, as in hhukod "sister", and is often pronounced [j] intervocalically, as in mehhed [mɛjɛd] "wasp".
- NG - represents the same sound as it does in english: /ŋ/, as in kengè "artichoke".
- NJ - represents the palatal nasal /ɲ/.
- PF - represents the affricate /pf/ as in pfég "tooth".
- WJ - represents the approximant /ɥ/ - pronounced like /j/ but with rounded lips, as in French huit.
S and Z
As in many Western European languages, /s/ is voiced to /z/ between vowels. Therefore, the consonant /z/ is often represented by the letter 's'. For example rosen "strawberry" is pronounced [ɾɒzɛn]. A double s 'ss' is used to represent the sound /s/ intervocalically, as in rossen "brown" [ɾɒsɛn].
The letter 'z' is used usually at the beginning and end of a word, where it represents /z/, however it occasionally appears intervocalically kozen "eel", and in the digraph 'dz'.
The most common method of homograph distinction is the use of the Grave Accent. It is used on 'a', 'e' and 'u' to distinguish two words that would otherwise be graphically identical. There is a list of words that are specifically supposed to contain a letter with a grave accent for homographic distinction.
The E with Grave (è) appears in a great deal more words, where it represents the vowel /ɛ/ in word positions where a simple 'e' would be pronounced as a reduced mid-central vowel [ə]. These are not included in the list above, as in these case the grave is used to show pronunciation, rather than homograph distinction.
The etymology of words usually takes a back seat when it comes to spelling Krudic words. The only time that etymology is really taken into account is in Greek loanwords. The greek letter 'chi' is represented by the digraph kh, as in arkhitekt "architect", the letter 'upsilon' is represented by the glyph 'ü', as in sünkope "syncope". Other letters are represented by the closest native Krudic letter.
In some texts, the common digraphs 'ae' and 'oe' are replaced by 'æ' and 'œ' - for example in tupœ wer "that man". This is often an attempt to give the text a more latinate or graecian aesthetic. Though these help to show that these letter combinations represent distinct sounds, the non-ligature forms are far more common, and preferred by orthographic standard.
Krudic does not make a distinction between male and female pronouns, meaning the words for "he", "she" and "it" are all represented by the same word àn.
There is no specific Genitive Case for Personal Pronouns (although there are for other nouns), as the use of Posessive Suffixes in Krudic means that a Genitive Case would be completely redundant.
It is important to note that the grave accent above the 'a' in àn "he/she/it" is to distinguish the word orthographically from an "the", which would otherwise be graphically identical. The use of the grave accent continues on all of the declension of àn, even if it is not needed to distinguish orthographic ambiguities.
Disjunctive pronouns are ones which are used in isolation, for example "Who did this?" "Me.". In Krudic, disjunctive pronouns take on the vocative form of nouns, as in Šecje fasset-šejem? Sédd.
Demonstrative pronouns are like english "this" and "that". In Krudic, Demonstrative Pronouns follow the same declension rules as other nouns, for example taking cases dependent on their use in a sentence.
|soe||"this"||vele sé soebb "i like this"|
|tupoe||"that"||vele sé tupoebb "i like that"|
|soek||"these"||soek o cyzae "these are nice"|
|tupoek||"those"||nè góčet koe tupoekebb "You didn't eat those"|
Interrogative & Relative Pronouns
Indefinate Pronouns refer to general people or general things. For example english "anybody" or "someone".
|daršoek||"someone"||dar "some" + šoek "person"|
|darčegger||"something"||dar "some" + čegger "thing"|
|tbyšoek||"anyone"||tby "any" (archaic) + šoek "person"|
|tbyčegger||"anything"||tby "any" (archaic) + čegger "thing"|
Krudic is a tripartite language, meaning that nouns take on different case forms depending on whether they are the object of a transitive verb (ergative), the subject of a transitive verb (accusative) or the object of an intransitive verb (absoloutive). Krudic nouns take on an additional seven cases, bringing the total to ten.
Unlike in many languages that employ the Ergative Case which mainly mark the ergative, and leave the absoloutive unmarked, Krudic does the opposite. The Ergative version of nouns is the one which is commonly shown in dictionaries.
The Ergative Case is used to show the subject of a transitive verb, as in koxett an cjoete an šerifebb "the woman shot the sheriff", in which the noun an cjoete "the woman" takes the ergative (unmarked) case, and an šerif "the sheriff" takes the absoloutive case ending -ebb.
Case Ending: -(e)bb
The accusative case marks the object of a transitive verb. For example, in the sentence koxett an cjoete an šerifebb "the woman shot the sheriff", the noun an šerif "the sheriff" takes the accusative case ending -ebb, as it is the subject of the verb koxett "shot".
Case Ending: -(e)nn
The Krudic absoloutive case marks the argument or subject of an intransitive verb. For example, in the sentence koxett an cjoetenn, the noun an cjoetenn meaning "the woman" takes the absoloutive case ending -nn to indicate that it was the only thing taking part in the verb koxett "shot".
Case Ending: -(e)tetb
The dative case indicates an indirect object of a verb. This can be the equivalent to the english words "to", "at" or "for" amongst others. For example in the sentence koxett an cjoete an šerifetetb "the woman shot at the sheriff", the subject šerif takes on the dative case to indicate that the subject is indirect.
It is also used to indicate the intended benefactor of an object. For example, in letters, one might write hogt šecjetetb hogt hóss zyrvewaen ànn "to whom it may concern".
Case Ending: -(e)woen
The genitive case is used to indicate possession. For example, in the sentence an kaetér an héremewoen "the name of the man/the man's name", the noun hérem "man" takes the genitive ending -ewoen to show that something belongs to it.
Personal pronouns do not employ the genitive case, as instead nouns take posessive suffixes depending on possession by the pronoun. This means that any genitive pronoun case would be unnecessary.
Case Ending: -oedj/-oer
The comitative case is used to indicate an object is with or accompanying something. For example, the sentence "you are standing with me" is written deen heggešenc koe soer.
The most common comitative case ending is -oedj, as in hutlaek lajsseoedj "chicken with rice", which occurs in most nouns. Pronouns however take the -oer ending, in which the 'r' element is not usually pronounced.
Case Ending: -aen
The case ending -aen is used to indicate elements similar to english "in", "at", "on". So therefore an nessenaen can mean "in the house", "at the house" or "on the house". If specification is needed, the preposition bond can be used to highlight the "on" element, although the locative form of the noun is used, so bond an nessenaen means "on the house".
Case Ending: -koën
The first function of the ablative case is to indicate motion away from something. As in toldet sé Helenekoën, órmovór "I left (from) Greece yesterday".
Secondly, it can be used to show the cause of something, so something similar to the english word "because". It can be coupled with the ergative, accusative or absoloutive cases, as in: an héremkoën "because of the man" ~ tbeskett an héremennkoën "because the man said" ~ tbeskett wek an héremebbkoën "because she told the man".
Case Ending: -dem
The instrumental case is used to indicate that something is being used by something else. As in "I'm cleaning the floor with/using the vaccuum" Deen stuloesenc an graed an vakjoemdem.
Case Ending: -(e)dd
The first use of the vocative case is to indicate an addressee. "Martha! Are you okay?" Martha'dd! Koe éd okae?.
The second major use is that of disjunctive pronouns. As in Who did this? Me." Šecje fasset-šejem? Sédd.
There are two grammatical numbers in Krudic. The indication of the plural is -(e)k, so an hérem "the man" ~ an héremek "the men".
Indefinate articles are placed before the noun they are modifying. The definate article is an, so an nessen means "the house". The indefinate article is én, so én nessen means "a house".
The negative article specifies the fact that there is "none" of the noun. The negative article is nè, although the word nè also has several other negative meanings. nè nessen means "no house(s)".
Posession is marked in two ways, firstly by the genitive case, and secondly by posessive suffixes. This section deals with posessive suffixes, as the genitive case is mentioned above.
Adjectives come in up to ten different forms, depending on intensity and number. Most adjectival suffixes are the same for every adjective. See the table below, using the example žyr "ugly".
To make comparisons, the preposition ment is used, as in the following examples.
|soe éd žyrmoenec, ment tupoebb||"this is nowhere near as that"|
|soe éd žyrmoen, ment tupoebb||"this is not as nice as that"|
|soe éd žyr, ment tupoebb||"this is just as nice as that"|
|soe éd žyrep, ment tupoebb||"this is nicer than that"|
|soe éd žyrepec, ment tupoebb||"this is much nicer than that"|
Verbs in Krudic are fairly simple, each verb declines fairly regularly for tense, mood, aspect and voice. There are also different verbal nouns and verbal adjectives. Although most verbs are regular, there are some, such as the verb to be, which are slightly less predictable.
Krudic is a VSO Language, meaning that the verb comes first, before the subject and then the object. For example, a sentence like "the cat jumped onto the kitchen counter" is written taengette an micen an bont zbečetspoetetb, literally "jumped the cat (erg.) the (on) kitchencounter (dat.)".
Adverbs are placed directly after the verb, for example taengette cencètbe an micen an bont zbečetspoetetb "jumped quickly the cat (erg.) the (on) kitchencounter (dat.)".
Tense and Aspect
There are three basic tenses in Krudic verbs (past, present and future), and there are four grammatical aspects (simple, perfect, progressive, perfect progressive).
The following table shows the tense declension for the regular verb moeč "to eat".
"will be eating"
"will be eating"
"had been eating"
"have been eating"
"will have been eating"
Krudic employs regular use of both the active and the passive voice. The active voice is unmarked, but the passive voice is indicated by the preposition deen placed before the verb, and the object and subject swapping places.
|moečette an mecin górošinebb "the cat ate its food"||deen moečette an góroš an mecinebb "the food was eaten by the cat"|
The mood of a verb is indicated by adding a suffix to the end of the verb itself. Not every mood can be used in every environment, however the suffixes remain the same.
|qeuehhece àn Francetetb tessevór||"He is going to France tomorrow"|
|qeuehhecelae àn Francetetb tessevór||"(It has been suggested) he go to France tomorrow"|
|qeuehhecedog àn Francetetb tessevór||"(we/I guess) he is going to France tomorrow"|
|qeuehhececyr àn Francetetb tessevór||"He could go to France tomorrow"|
|qeuehheceseew àn Francetetb tessevór||"He is probably going to France tomorrow"|
|qeuehheceutter àn Francetetb tessevór||"He would be going to France tomorrow (if....)"|
|qeuehhecemuemor àn Francetetb tessevór||"I hope he is going to France tomorrow"|
|qeuehheceba koe Francetetb tessevór||"(You) go to France tomorrow!"|
|qeuehhecelesse àn Francetetb tessevór||"Let him go to France tomorrow"|
|21||laedjzoem é tboe||laedjzoem é tbo|
|27||laedjzoem é wèr||laedjzoem é wèro|
|144||qess é prosszoem é pross||qesso é prosszoem é prosso|
|10,547||zoemdjoewer é àdaneqess é prosszoem é wèr|
Deen gbórsette kratesser é qioer aersenoedj é syrmekoedj gjoëreëkseecenn. Topèdik wek presoeseoedj é dupraežde, é koenproges hérhéreketetb én érqeoedj padernostewoen.
All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood. | <urn:uuid:a8c55c4f-cdc6-41b2-8060-e6ab18ccc34f> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://conlang.fandom.com/wiki/Krudic | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571246.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811073058-20220811103058-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.821178 | 6,914 | 3.234375 | 3 |
Parmesan may refer to parmigiano-reggiano, an Italian hard cheese produced in Italy. This is made with raw milk and salt, with the use of whey and animal rennet as a starter, then aged. Parmesan, outside of Europe, may also refer to imitation parmigiano-reggiano, a processed cheese food typically sold as granules.
Imitation parmesan typically contains a variety of additives outside of milk and salt. Both true and imitation parmesan have a high sodium content. Parmigiano-reggiano has the second highest content of glutamate of any naturally produced food. It is also a source of protein, calcium, phosphorus, and some B vitamins. Imitation parmesan is available in reduced-fat versions and has a different nutrient profile. See: Sodium.
The term parmigiano-reggiano can only be used on cheeses produced in specific regions of Italy; Europe also protects the use of parmesan. In the US parmesan can refer to imitation parmigiano-reggiano produced outside of Italy. Parmigiano-reggiano is not suitable for vegetarians as it is manufactured with animal rennet.
Sold as a wedge, round, or pre-grated or -shaved. In salad dressings, pasta sauces, pesto, pizza, soups, salads, risotto
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3 in 1 decoiler straightener feeder is especially suitable for high strength steel, enhancing the processing precision. Machine has adopted electric straightening precision adjustment which is easier to adjust than by manual. Electric and electronic parts are adopted European standard products, better in safety, stability, and lifetime.
Pressmach 3-IN-1 Servo Feeder, Straightener and Uncoiler are accurate, built to handle a wide range of material width and thickness, and can reduce waste. Our ergonomic design provides more efficient operation and enhanced capabilities meet your specific press room needs.
- Function instruction: uncoiling is to fix coil on the spindle of uncoiler, a supporting table to support coil Inner diameter, while working automatically, through material loop controlling instruction to make spindle uncoiling and loosing coil intermittently, equipped with coil diameter detection, to control uncoiling speed, ensure uncoiling line speed is uniform velocity, improved material loosing problem.
- Components included: expansion and contraction part, press arm part, limit wheel part, material loop controlling part.
- Expansion method: hydraulic expansion.
- Spindle expansion range: Φ450-Φ530mm.
- Spindle driven motor: AC motor, with an inverter.
- Spindle driven method: variable frequency gear motor.
- Spindle brake: disc brake.
- Spindle uncoiling direction: down uncoiling.
- Press material wheel specification: PU rubber tires
- Press material wheel driven method: AC motor, with inverter
- Function of press arm: from cut off bundling belt which is used for fixing coil until the coil head is pressed tightly by straightener roller, to prevent coil rebounding; while whole feeding line working, let the coil uncoiling smoothly, to prevent coil dispersing and the press arm is motorized, with tracking and follow up function ie. Rotating speed of press arm roller is absolutely the same with uncoiling line speed, then tensioning metal strip, to prevent coil loosing.
- Press material wheel adjusting method: through change angle of press arm to change encoder feedback single to adjust speed.
- Press arm moving method: driven by air cylinder, can be opened or closed manually.
- Limit wheel: located on the upper left & right of uncoiler（double limit wheel）, unpowered, can be rotated along with any external force, for preventing coil of sideslip while uncoiling.
- Limit wheel adjusting: two limit wheel can be discretionary adjusted, driven by hand wheel and gear, broadside of slide seat has a dividing rule for reference
- Limit wheel motion: outer limit wheel is doing open/close motion driven by air cylinder, internal limit wheel without open/close motion, just move along direction of coil width, outer limit wheel just can be operated by touch screen in manual version, while automatically working, it needs to be closed, then can meet safety requirement of before working.
- Surface process of the limit wheel: high frequency with parkerizing for rust protection.
- Material loop control: through inducting material loop to feedback signal by the infrared photoelectricity induction switch under press arm, to control uncoiler spindle of start/stop, to ensure enough buffer material loop between uncoiler and straightener.
2.Loading Car Part
- Function instruction: be used for moving coil to spindle of uncoiler smoothly, while uncoiling and entry the material head into straightener, it is used for supporting material head to let it entry into straightening roller smoothly, loading car is equipped with backup plate to prevent coil slipping off from loading car while moving little big distance, while hanging coil.
- Loading car moving method: hydraulic motor.
- Loading car lifting method: hydraulic method(controlled by pressure retaining valve, stable and reliable).
- Moving method of backup plate for preventing slipping down: by manual.
- Loading Car with Motorized Roller(for optional), easy for material head feed into straightener, prevent coil from loosening while loading coil and starting uncoiling specially for high strength high elasticity steel.
- Function instruction: use unbending principle to release material bending stress to straighten plate, then feed into press equipment according to set length and speed.
- Driven method: AC servo motor
- Straightening-feeding roller combination: straightening roller; assistant roller; feeding roller.
- Straightening measure display method: dial display.
- Straightning roller release method: pneumatic release.
- Straightening measure adjusting method: manually by hand wheel (Electrically Adjust for optional)
- Straightening measure adjusting method: electrically adjust (for optional), no need rotate the hand wheel, more precise, with date storing function to store each group of material of straightening adjustment date which can save time for future using， convenient for operation.
- Roller material: GCr15.
- Feeding line height adjusting method: electrically adjust, customized
- Roller driven method: gear driving, all gears adopt tempering, carburization, high frequency quenching, precise grinding gear IT6 level precise standard.
- Straightening-feeding rollers flip up system (for optional): upper straightening-feeding rollers can be lifted by hydraulic cylinder from one side, lifting angle can reach up to 30 degree. Through operating touch screen HMI or button of hand operating box to open straightening-feeding rollers, by this way, easy for clear rollers, to ensure material surface flatness and cleanliness. Adopts double oil cylinder to control.
- The flip up system adopts one-key opening function, just press button on the operating panel then can open the upper straightening-feeding rollers head to clean rollers. While close straightening-feeding rollers, also adopts one-key closing function, which is very easy to operate. (picture for reference)
Hydraulic cutter(for cutting material head and end, for optional)
- Driven method: hydraulic, double oil cylinder.
- Cutting method: hydraulic undercut.
Oil lubrication system (for optional)
- Oil lubrication system can single/double side painting oil uniformly, oil quantity can be adjusted, oil can be used circularly. Redundant oil can be oil returning system to return, via filter screen then through oil pump to supply oil mass.
Safety Fence (for optional)
- Safety Fence is equipped with safety interlocks
- 2 Doors on operator side
- 1 door on rear side for maintenance
- Safety light curtain at coil loading area
The working principle of the three-in-one decoiler straightener feeder machine:
it is a feeding system that integrates the decoiler, the straightening machine and the feeder. In the peripheral equipment series of press machine, it can be said that it is the apex performance of the straightening feeder machine. It is a feeding system that integrates the functions of the three common models into one body by digital technology. The working principle is organically combined by the following parts. | <urn:uuid:73be44f2-e4ce-4215-9170-141dd9522a02> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.pressmach.eu/es/coil-feeding-handling-components/3-in-1-systems-servo-feeder-straightener-and-uncoiler | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571246.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811073058-20220811103058-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.85213 | 1,485 | 1.539063 | 2 |
When I see someone I know walking towards me on a street, I do not think of them in a disconnected manner; I acknowledge that I know them. I usually do this by saying (among other things) their name.
Names are important. They individualise us, identify us, and they are the very first prophetic declarations spoken over us after we are born.
Understandably, sometimes people change their names. Maybe the name they were called at birth was abusive, wrong, or just didn’t sit right, but whatever the case, names mean something. Names carry weight. They carry definition and (for the most part) they carry purpose.
The Son of God also has a name. His name is not ‘source’. It is not ‘spiritual essence’. It is not ‘an ascended master’. His name holds the highest of importance.
In Luke 1, it says that an Angel instructed Mary that her firstborn was not to be called ‘Joseph’ (as would’ve been culturally appropriate), but rather, ‘Jesus’. There was a reason for this, and it was as follows:
“But the angel reassured her, saying, “Do not yield to your fear, Mary, for the Lord has found delight in you and has chosen to surprise you with a wonderful gift. You will become pregnant with a baby boy, and you are to name him Jesus. He will be supreme and will be known as the Son of the Highest. And the Lord God will enthrone him as King on the throne of his ancestor David. He will reign as King of Israel forever, and his reign will have no limit.”
The son of God has a name and it is the Name above every other name. The name of highest honour. At the mention of the Name of Jesus, there is first a recognition of Who He is, and second, of what He does. His name identifies Him and then reveals His position.
I will never call Jesus ‘Source’, ‘spiritual essence’, ‘the universe’, or ‘ascended master’, because I identify Him as far more special and relevant in my world than that. His name personalises Him: His name MEANS something. I cannot depersonalise the one my heart so loves.
The enemy does not like the Name of Jesus because His NAME is KNOWN by the cosmos. The NAME of Jesus holds power and carries within it the mysterious far-reaching love, truth, and life of the Kingdom of our Father.
Philippians 2:10-11 says: “…that AT THE NAME of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”
He has a name. I will say that name. My heart rests fully in that Name — the Name of Yeshua, Jesus.
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Two Nigerian priests will arrive in Ireland this autumn to serve in the Catholic diocese of Kilmore as vocations in the country continue to dwindle.
The priests have been invited by Bishop Leo O’Reilly who has also suggested the possibility of married priests and female deacons in an attempt to combat the dwindling numbers.
Speaking to Shannonside Radio, Bishop O’Reilly said, “There was a time when we sent missionaries to Nigeria, now the wheel has come full circle and they are sending missionaries back to us.”
The diocese of Kilmore, which includes almost all of Co. Cavan, as well as parts of Leitrim, Fermanagh, Meath and Sligo, recently launched its pastoral plan for 2015 t0 2020, in which it outlined its plan to cope with the continual falling number in vocations.
The plan outlines that Bishop O’Reilly will “liaise with the Irish Catholic Bishops Conference to explore the establishment of a commission akin to the one in Brazil under the leadership of Bishop Erwin Kräutler and Cardinal Claudio Hummes to study the possibility of ordaining married men to the priesthood as well as appointing women deacons.”
“This is a direct response to Pope Francis’s words to Bishop Kräutler that ‘the bishops, the regional bishops’ conferences, should make brave, courageous suggestions’.”
The plan also confirmed the dangerously low number of priests, especially younger priests in the area, confirming the need for some kind of reform to boost numbers once again. Of the 77 priests in the diocese, a massive 52 are over the age of 60. Just four priests are under 40 with 10 coming in under 50 years of age and the remaining 25 under 60 years old.
The plan was compiled following an 18-month listening survey throughout the diocese which was further discussed at a two-day diocesan assembly late last year. Speaking of the low figures the plan reveals, Fr Enda Murphy, diocesan director of pastoral services and youth ministry, said “the tectonic plates of faith and culture have shifted and the ground which once appeared so solid under our feet has been shaken.”
Bishop O’Reilly is not the first to suggest the introduction of married or female priests. Following disappointing figures revealed by the Vatican library in the summer of 2014, leading cleric Fr Brendan Hoban suggested that Irish priests will have virtually disappeared in 20 years time unless the Church considered married clergy members and female clerics.
Between 2002 and 2012, the number serving as diocesan priests in Ireland dropped by 13 per cent (from 3,203 in 2002 to 2,800) and Irish nuns dropped by 23 per cent (8,953 in 2002 to 6,912).
Fr Brendan Hoban of the Association of Catholic Priests (ACP) leadership team said at the time, “The crisis is now mathematically certain. If we keep going the way we are, the future of the Irish priesthood is now unsustainable.”
In a three-point strategy, Fr Hoban suggested “that we can ordain married men of proven responsibility and virtue, there are thousands available in the parishes of Ireland.
“Secondly we can invite priests who left the priesthood to get married to return to ministry. Many would be happy to respond to the call.
“Thirdly, we could extend to women ordination to the permanent diaconate.
“However we knew we were pressing buttons that the bishops would prefer we left untouched, he continued. “If the bishops don’t bite the bullet on this one, we will really know who is to blame.
“Doing nothing is not just irresponsible but a counsel of despair. Denial is no longer an option.”
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In one room, four video monitors sit on chairs around a kitchen table, each showing the face of a person from Pittsburgh’s Northside region. They carry on a conversation. One of the neighbors recalls that the building now housing the museum was a candy factory; she remembers that the workers sometimes tossed candy from the windows to neighbor children. Each TV head speaks, then turns to listen to another talking head.
But no sound comes from the monitors. To hear these ordinary, human reminiscences, the visitor is forced to go to the adjacent room, put on a helmet, and walk around the room to get close to the transmitters.
It is not possible to see and hear simultaneously. The visitor is required to become an “antenna,” in order to completely experience the installation.
Installation allows me to connect the viewer physically to the piece. Giving the viewer an active role makes them part of “the system” referred to in the work.
Diana Burgoyne is a Canadian artist known for her installations and performance works using handmade electronics. Since the mid-1980’s, Burgoyne has produced work that combines handmade electronics with aspects of sculpture, installation and live performance. Her work looks at the interaction of society, technology, culture, and environment, and their impact on the human body.
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Home equity loans, home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) and cash-out refinancing are three ways to tap into the equity in your home without putting it up for sale. Equity is the difference between the balance owed on your mortgage and your home's current appraised value, and it's a valuable asset to have at your disposal when you're making financial moves.
Let's go over how these methods of borrowing differ and how to decide which one is best for you.
What Is a Home Equity Loan?
Home equity loans are a type of second mortgage that use the equity in your home as collateral. Lenders disburse the loan in one lump sum with a fixed interest rate and typically require you to repay it via monthly installments. Most lenders let you borrow up to 75% to 85% of your home's equity.
Pros and Cons of a Home Equity Loan
If you need cash and have sufficient equity built up in your home, a home equity loan can be a good option. However, there are drawbacks to consider.
- IRS tax break: You may be eligible for a tax break if you make substantial improvements to the home.
- Fixed interest rate: You will pay the same interest rate over the life of the loan, so your rate will stay the same even if interest rates are rising. (This could also be a con, for reasons explained below.)
- Fixed payments: Since you're repaying a lump sum with a fixed interest rate, your payments will remain the same.
- Low rates: Because you're reducing risk to the lender by using your home as collateral, you'll likely qualify for lower interest rates than on many other types of loans.
- Your home is the collateral: Missing payments or defaulting on your loan could cause you to lose your home.
- Closing costs: As with a standard first mortgage, you'll have to pay closing costs that can run from 2% to 5% of the loan amount.
- Two mortgages: A home equity loan will add another mortgage on top of your primary mortgage, increasing your overall debt and reducing your disposable income.
- Credit score requirements: Lenders usually require a good credit score and a low debt-to-income ratio (DTI) to offer a loan with the best rates. Plus, you must also maintain a loan-to-value (LTV) ratio of 85% or lower.
- Fixed interest rate: While a fixed interest rate can definitely benefit you in an environment where interest rates are rising, it also potentially means being stuck with a higher rate when rates are falling.
When to Choose a Home Equity Loan
There are very few limits on how you use your home equity loan. Depending on your budget, you can opt for a shorter term with higher monthly payments or a longer term with lower payments. Either way, you have access to your money right away to be used for home improvements, an emergency expense, college costs or a wedding, to name a few common uses.
And, as the interest rate can be less than on a personal loan, consolidating high-interest credit card debt with a home equity loan might make sense.
What Is a HELOC?
HELOCs let you tap into the equity in your home and use the cash as needed, much like a credit card. A HELOC is flexible and lets you borrow, as needed, up to a predetermined limit and repay the debt over time.
Lenders base your credit limit on your credit score and credit history as well as the appraised value of your home (minus the balance you owe on your existing mortgage). HELOCs usually have a fixed term and adjustable rates. Since you're not borrowing a lump sum with a HELOC, you only pay interest on the amount you actually borrow, not the total amount of your line of credit.
Pros and Cons of a HELOC
HELOCs offer some benefits, along with a few disadvantages.
- High borrowing limit: Generally, HELOCs let you borrow up to 85% of the equity in your home.
- Lower interest rates: Although similar to a credit card, many HELOCs offer lower interest rates and higher borrowing limits.
- Pay interest on what you spend: You only pay interest on the amount you borrow, not the total amount of your credit line.
- Many uses: You can typically use the money from the HELOC for almost anything you want.
- Variable interest rates: HELOCs usually come with variable interest rates. So, if interest rates rise, so will the interest you pay on the amount you borrow. You're at an advantage if interest rates fall, however, since the rate on your loan may also decline.
- Fees and other costs: Some lenders charge closing costs, appraisal and application fees that can add to the amount you have to pay back.
- Limited draw period: Most HELOCs only let you access your funds for a set period of time. After your draw period, you enter the repayment period and can't borrow more from your HELOC. During the repayment period, you'll pay back both the principal and interest balance on your HELOC.
- Reduces your equity: A HELOC can lower the equity built up in your home. In some cases, it can take you back to when you first bought your home.
When to Choose a HELOC
A HELOC might make sense when you want to borrow against the equity in your home to make renovations or improvements that will increase your home's value. It's also possible to use a HELOC to consolidate high-interest credit card debt, but it can be a risky move since a HELOC uses your home as collateral.
A HELOC offers the flexibility to borrow (and use) only what you need, make the repayments, and repeat. Some lenders may also let you convert a portion of your balance to a fixed rate, offering the option for consistent monthly payments. Plus, you can use the funds for almost anything.
What Is a Cash-Out Refinance?
Similar to a home equity loan and HELOC, a cash-out refinance lets you convert home equity into cash. It works by replacing your existing mortgage with a new, larger loan and issuing the difference to you in cash. The new loan may offer better terms, a lower interest rate and lower monthly payments. However, if you opt for a longer term, you will pay more interest over time.
Your credit score and loan-to-value (LTV) ratio will likely determine how much cash you can receive with your cash-out refinance. Many lenders also charge closing costs in the range of 2% to 6%. On the upside, you can usually use the funds for almost anything, like consolidating or paying off debt or financing home renovations.
Pros and Cons of a Cash-Out Refinance
A cash-out refinance can give you an injection of cash when you need it, but there are also pitfalls.
- Large loans available: Cash-out refinance loans use the equity in your home and can amount to a significant sum of money.
- Low rates: Because your home is used as collateral, you might qualify for low interest rates, especially when compared with personal loans or credit cards.
- Possible tax break: You may get a tax break from the IRS if you use the funds for substantial improvements to your home.
- Longer repayment period: If you decide to replace your existing mortgage with a new 15- or 30-year loan, you can stretch out your payments and extend your repayment period.
- Home as collateral: A cash-out refinance uses your home as collateral for the new loan. Default on your loan and you risk foreclosure.
- Mortgage reset: The cash-out refinance resets the clock on your mortgage so the new loan offsets payments made on your existing mortgage.
- Loan costs: You may pay closing costs and possibly other charges on your cash-out refinance.
- Added interest: If you extend the term of your loan, you will pay more in interest over time.
When to Choose a Cash-Out Refinance
If the interest rate on your cash-out refinance is lower than on your existing mortgage, and you need a little extra cash, a cash-out refinance can make sense. Leveraging the equity in your home and using it to make renovations that add value to your property is also practical. You may even get a tax break if you meet the standards for "substantial improvements" to your home.
A cash-out refinance can allow you to add to an emergency fund for future expenses, pay educational costs or consolidate high-interest debt.
What to Consider Before Tapping Into Your Home Equity
If you own a home but are feeling a bit strapped for cash, you might be tempted to tap into the equity in your home. After all, the average homeowner in the U.S. has $207,000 in home equity, according to a 2022 report from mortgage industry observer Black Knight.
But before tapping into the equity in your home, you'll want to step back and consider the pitfalls of a home equity loan, HELOC or cash-out finance. In essence, you are increasing your debt while reducing your home's accessible equity. If you want to sell your home in the near future, for instance, consider how tapping your home's equity will affect the proceeds from the sale.
Money Vested, Money Earned
Using equity to improve the value of your home can be an investment that pays it forward. On the other hand, if home values decline, you could end up "underwater" and owe more on your loan than your home is worth. Default on your loan or line of credit and you could lose your home. That's why it's important to run the numbers and calculate your home's equity before you consider a home equity loan, HELOC or cash-out refinance. | <urn:uuid:bf78756d-c759-47ab-8f37-7cc1b1c1dd66> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.experian.com/blogs/ask-experian/home-equity-loan-vs-heloc-vs-cash-out-refinance/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571097.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810010059-20220810040059-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.947925 | 2,058 | 1.710938 | 2 |
Rising inequality in the United States has raised concerns about potentially widening gaps in educational achievement by socio-economic status (SES). Using assessments from LTT-NAEP, Main-NAEP, TIMSS, and PISA that are psychometrically linked over time, we trace trends in SES gaps in achievement for U.S. student cohorts born between 1961 and 2001. Gaps in math, reading, and science achievement between the top and bottom quartiles of the SES distribution have fallen by 0.05 standard deviations per decade over this period. The findings are consistent across alternative measures of SES and subsets of available tests and hold in more recent periods. At the current pace of closure, the achievement gap will not be cut in half until the end of the 21st Century. | <urn:uuid:37fb0589-daba-498a-8315-fb514e6969eb> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://hanushek.stanford.edu/publications/long-run-trends-us-ses-achievement-gap-0 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570871.10/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808183040-20220808213040-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.931972 | 162 | 2.25 | 2 |
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Students learn the basic parts of plants.
Students explore the properties of water (H2O) and learn about the changes water undergoes in daily life.
Students will explore how hands and feet are adapted to different needs and environments.
Students will learn how different processes can be used to separate mixtures.
Students will learn ways buoyancy is used. | <urn:uuid:50e560a6-4545-42b0-9b96-cd2b953d1778> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://littletogreatscientists.com/product/what-are-the-parts-of-a-plant/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571097.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810010059-20220810040059-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.874119 | 92 | 3.21875 | 3 |
The National Institute for Genealogical Studies course, Lecturing Skills Including Preparation, teaches the skills needed to present genealogical-related lectures. It is a “hands on” course where the student presents a lecture via our Virtual Learning Room. We invite you to participate and hear your fellow student. This is a 30-minute lectures, followed by a 10-minute Question & Answer period and a short poll to provide the student with feedback on their skills. Please come and support your fellow students!
This is an excellent learning experience for all involved–the student presenter and the audience! We all can learn new and interesting tidbits, even from topics that are not in our area of research.
Spencer Linington will present: “Medals In The Attic – What Story Do They Tell?”
Many genealogists do research on their military ancestors and can tell you where they were at what time. Do they have the whole story? Learn where you can discover the day to day details of your ancestors time during World War I and how to interpret what you find.
Wednesday, March 30 – 7:00 PM EDT
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Lithium-ion batteries are the dominant source of energy in portable devices such as phones, tablets, and computers. Electric vehicles, on the other hand, share a different story, as lithium-ion batteries are not quite useful for them. Now, scientists are planning to develop a fluoroborate salt, which can make lithium-ion cells more dependable for electric vehicles and large-scale energy storage systems.
Fluoroborate salt for Lithium-ion batteries:
While most EV components are similar to those found in conventional vehicles, the main difference lies in the battery. Their batteries are larger and heavier and consist of hundreds of individual lithium-ion cells. They contain dangerous chemicals and can explode if disassembled wrongly.
Salts’ — the core
Professor Doug MacFarlane and Dr. Mega Kar in partnership with Calix Ltd have come up with a solution to make Lithium-ion batteries more suitable for electric vehicles.
Image: Structure of Lithium Salt (Advanced Energy Materials)
The salt on use in these batteries is lithium hexafluorophosphate, which is toxic and can cause fire and safety hazards. Still, with portable devices, it is more secure. But, as said before, with electric vehicle and outdoor grid-scale energy storage systems, the potential hazard is much intensified.
Now, scientists, in their recent researches, have described a novel salt for lithium batteries. Their aim is to develop safe fluoroborate salts which don’t undergo catastrophic reactions even when exposed to air.
Lead study author, Dr. Binayak Roy from Monash University School of Chemistry says “the main challenge with the new fluoroborate salt was to synthesize it with battery-grade purity which we have been able to do by a recrystallization process”.
To put it through its paces, the salt was put together with the lithium battery and lithium manganese oxide cathodes. And, the results were intriguing. Even after being exposed to air, the cell cycled over 1000 times. In comparison to the hyper-sensitive hexafluorophosphate salt, this is an inconceivable accomplishment.
As per Dr. Roy, when coupled with a new cathode material in a high voltage lithium battery, this electrolyte beats the traditional salt. Furthermore, at higher voltages, as necessary for next-generation batteries, the salt is extremely stable on aluminum current collectors.
Fluoroborate salt for Lithium-ion batteries: Final Words
The study represents a significant step forward for the EV sector. While it addresses one of the market’s key concerns, waste management, it may also ensure vehicle sustainability. As a result, electric vehicles will be cheaper to operate.
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We spend a third of our lives asleep. Since Mother Nature devotes so much time to sleep, it is inevitable that sleep plays an important role in our overall functioning. Our motivation, energy, concentration, behaviour, memory, mood and learning ability are all influenced by sleep and lack of sleep. Sleep problems are the basis of a wide range of (mental) health problems. Sleep problems can cause or worsen the symptoms of ADHD, depression, OCS, anxiety and general learning, behavioural or mood disorders.
CBS research (2018) shows that 1 in 5 Dutch people experience sleeping problems. Other studies show that today’s children sleep 75 minutes less per night than they did 100 years ago. People who sleep less than necessary often do not notice that their functioning is lower than that of well-rested people. So sleeping problems may even occur more often than we think.
In some cases, sleeping problems such as insomnia can be overcome with a few simple lifestyle changes. This also leads to positive changes in other areas of health. Whether a sleep disorder is part of a mental illness or is a stand-alone problem, it is important to appreciate sleep and recognize its important link to our health and well-being.
Sleep issues are common in people who have experienced a distressing situation, such as grief, trauma, a difficult relationship or work environment. These are psychological causes of a sleep disorder which are often temporary and can be helped when the person learns strategies to cope better with these experiences. However, in many cases, prolonged sleep issues may actually cause or exacerbate depression, anxiety and ADHD.
Alcohol, caffeine, illicit or prescribed medications directly affect our central nervous system which can then alter the body’s natural ‘circadian rhythm’ (or “sleep clock“). Even when these substances feel to have a sleep-inducing effect, this is often due to the substance’s sedative properties, which is different from falling asleep naturally.
Diabetes, neurological disorders, breathing issues, heartburn and restless legs syndrome are examples of chronic conditions which can have a negative effect on sleep. Specialist physicians should be consulted in these cases to make the best possible effort to alleviate the illness. Sleep and insomnia treatment should, therefore, be seen as a complex interdependent process, which would ideally be addressed concurrently to the illness.
Sleep is regularly influenced by a number of evolving environmental conditions that have emerged from a rapidly changing society. Light pollution, noise, shift work, unhealthy eating; all play a role in our health and affect sleep more than is generally assumed. Exposure to bright blue light in the evening (or insufficient exposure to sunlight during the day) also plays an important role in sleep.
The body “gets used“ to falling asleep at certain times, try to get your body into a healthy routine and stick to it. On weekends, the time you wake up shouldn’t differ more than 1.5 hours from your regular wake up times during the week.
Try to replace “screen time“ with different activities; reading a book, yoga, relaxing to music. Consider blue light blocking glasses, or dimming the light of the screen to warmer colours if you do watch something on a screen.
Regular cardiovascular exercise during the day, particularly in the morning or early afternoon, can help deepen sleep. It is not recommended to exercise within the 2 hours before bedtime.
If you take regular or long naps throughout the day, it will make it harder to fall asleep at night, because you will not have worked up enough “sleep pressure“ or tiredness.
Coffee, tea, cola, many other soft drinks and also chocolate contain caffeine. Your body will find it more difficult to fall asleep if there is caffeine in your system 4 – 6 hours before bedtime.
Many people believe alcohol helps them fall asleep, however, a few hours after drinking, when the alcohol levels in your blood start to fall, there can be a stimulant or wake-up effect, disrupting your circadian rhythm.
Sleeping pills induce sedation rather than natural sleep, and thus should not be used as an insomnia treatment. Sedation can disrupt our natural circadian rhythm, which in turn affects mood, attention and many other negative symptoms in mental health.
… if you think that one of your mentioned medicines prevents you from falling asleep naturally. Melatonin supplements are only useful when the sleeping problems are caused by a limitation of the melatonin rhythm. Incorrect use may also cause sleeping problems in maintenance. When you start taking melatonin supplements, it is important to first have your own melatonin rhythm investigated. | <urn:uuid:24a8141f-acf9-41d5-a555-daa61744f026> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://neurocaregroup.nl/slaapprobleem-slaapstoornis/?lang=en | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570871.10/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808183040-20220808213040-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.945298 | 945 | 3.625 | 4 |
All lanes reopened on 101 Freeway in Agoura Hills after crash of small plane
Plane crashes on the 101 Freeway in Agoura Hills
A vintage small plane crashed onto the 101 in Agoura Hills on Tuesday afternoon, shutting down the freeway in both directions, authorities said.
Los Angeles County firefighters arrived at the crash site near Liberty Canyon Road about 1:50 p.m. According to spokeswoman Vanessa Lozano, the plane crashed “in the middle of the freeway.”
No injuries were reported, and no one was taken to a hospital. Los Angeles County Fire Department spokesman Marvin Lim said he did not know whether the pilot was able to safely exit the plane himself or had been removed by rescuers.
About 4:15 p.m., the north and southbound slow lanes reopened, said California Highway Patrol spokesman Chris Baldonado. Because the crash happened between the on- and offramps, traffic was directed off the freeway and immediately back on the other side of the crash, he said.
All lanes on both sides of the freeway were reopened shortly before 6 p.m., the CHP reported on Twitter.
Images tweeted by drivers on the freeway showed the vintage airplane in flames, emitting a black cloud of smoke. Firefighters put out the flames about 2:15 p.m., officials said.
National Transportation Safety Board spokesman Terry Williams said the agency was “in the very early stages of the investigation and will have more information tomorrow.” Officials identified the plane as a North American SNJ-5 (T-6), a trainer aircraft used by the U.S. Army Air Forces, U.S. Navy, Royal Air Force and others during World War II.
Chris Rushing, president of the nonprofit Condor Squadron, said the plane belongs to his organization. According to its website, the group was formed in 1965 to preserve World War II history.
“The pilot obviously had a catastrophic failure and had to put it down on the 101,” Rushing said. “Thank God he’s OK and no one got hurt on the ground.” Rushing said the pilot, whom he identified as Rob Sandberg, was able to get out of his plane.
Cole Puente, who was driving on the freeway when the crash occurred, said traffic was sparse but that he was surprised no injuries had been reported. “I find that really remarkable,” said Puente, a 28-year-old Thousand Oaks resident. “I’m guessing it was just a very fortunate set of circumstances.”
6:10 p.m.: This article was updated with the freeway being reopened.
4:50 p.m.: This article was updated with details from the NTSB and the plane’s owner.
3 p.m.: This article has been updated with more details.
This article originally published at 2:20 p.m.
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Members of the Cowichan Tribes voted 74 percent in favor of a new education agreement with the federal government that will allow the community to manage its own education.
The agreement will cover two existing Cowichan Tribes schools – a Kindergarten to Grade 4 elementary school which is extended to Grade 7 and a secondary school for Grades 8 to 12 which offers the standard BC Dogwood Certificate of Completion after l ‘Graduation.
Cowichan Tribes is one of 13 First Nations in British Columbia that have negotiated with the federal government over education authority, and the fourth to reach an agreement after the Lil’wat Nation near Mount Currie, the Seabird Island Band near Agassiz and the ʔaq’am, a community near Cranbrook that is part of the Ktunaxa Nation.
Cowichan Tribes Elementary School, which is moving to an immersion program for the Hul’qumi’num language, currently has 111 students, while the high school has 18, said Education negotiator Stephanie Atleo. for Cowichan Tribes.
Atleo said the immersion program is modeled after a similar initiative at the Lauwelnew Tribal School of the Tsartlip First Nation on the Saanich Peninsula.
Nothing will change for members of the Cowichan Tribes who attend schools in the Cowichan Valley School District, she said.
“Our children have the right to go to our schools or to go off reserve in the public or private,” Atleo said. “Our support for these students remains the same. “
She said the Cowichan Valley School District has made an effort to include First Nations elements in its schools.
“They work very hard to implement the culture and the language in their program,” said Atleo.
She said she hoped the relationship that had developed with the school district could lead to aspects of the Cowichan Tribes program being used in the public system.
Tribal schools will continue to follow the provincial curriculum “for now,” Atleo said.
Later, the First Nations that have an agreement with the federal government will come together and determine the standards of the curriculum, she said. “Then we will implement this in our community, specific to our own culture and language. “
Teachers at Cowichan Tribes schools are currently required to be certified and have a degree in education, which will continue until Cowichan Tribes has its own system in place, Atleo said.
Each community will decide what qualifications and education they want their teachers to teach in their schools, she said.
“Where it becomes important to us is the culture and language teachers,” said Atleo. “We have a lot of teachers in our community who do not have the diploma, who we can qualify as culture and language teachers to be in class with our children. “
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Tomoaki Saito, Manabu Watanabe, Koji Asai, Hiroshi Matsukiyo, Tomotaka Ishii, Manabu Kujiraoka, Asako Takahashi, Takaharu Kiribayashi, Toshiyuki Enomoto, Youichi Nakamura, Yasushi Okamoto, Natsuya Katada, Yoshihisa Saida, Shinya Kusachi. Toho University Ohashi Medical Center
Background: Appendicitis is various pathophysiological conditions from catarrhalis to gangrenous and is also different therapeutic strategies among hospitals. Single incision laparoscopic appendectomy (SILS-A) is one of the therapeutic strategies for appendicitis. Aim: To clarify the feasibility of SILS-A.
Patients and Method: Patients underwent laparoscopic appendectomy for appendicitis from January 2011 to October 2014. All patients were diagnosed by CT examination in our hospital. We analyzed the patients’ characteristics and perioperative complications compared SILS-A with conventional laparoscopic appendectomy retrospectively.
Results: Fourteen patients underwent SILS-A and 210 underwent CLA. There was no significant statistical difference between two groups regarding patients’ characteristics and perioperative complications but CLA cases tended to be performed more often than SILS-A cases in emergent cases (p=0.082) . Most SILS-A was performed by expert laparoscopic surgeons.
Conclusion: SILS-A was feasible and it will be one of the therapeutic options for appendicitis, on the other hand, operators were limited. Further education is expected for younger surgeons.
Presented at the SAGES 2017 Annual Meeting in Houston, TX.
Abstract ID: 80122
Program Number: P266
Presentation Session: Poster (Non CME)
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4 Must-Know Facts About Marijuana Edibles
Marijuana edibles have been in the news and on TikTok feeds lately. That’s because a study recently came out where researchers looked at the packaging of these products. They found that, out of 200 edible marijuana products studied, one in 10 look very similar to snacks you can get at your grocery store, including candy and chips.
These products, so-called “copycat edibles,” pose risks for those who may mistake them for standard food products, especially children. The American Association of Poison Control Centers has had nearly 4,000 cases of children under 10 consuming marijuana edibles in the past year.
For these reasons, we’d like to remind parents what they need to know about marijuana edibles. As a fellow parent, I think it’s critical to understand four main points about these products:
- The way they look
- The amount of drug they contain
- How the drug is absorbed in the body
- The availability of the edibles
Here are four facts you should know as marijuana products continue to become more available in Ohio and around the U.S.:
1. Marijuana food products can look just like regular foods.
In Ohio, packaging of marijuana edibles is prohibited from being attractive to children. But edibles may be obtained from many sources outside of Ohio that can look very similar to common foods or snacks that are in most homes. Even if the packaging isn’t attractive to kids, once opened, the product can resemble chips, candy, cookies or brownies. Having these look-alike products in the home increases the risk of kids accidentally being exposed to marijuana.
Any products like this kept in the home should be treated like alcohol—stored away from the reach of kids in a locked cabinet.
2. Amount of drug and serving size matters.
Marijuana edibles often contain much higher amounts of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is the psychoactive component we associate with marijuana use. One entire piece of candy or cookie may contain 5-6 servings, which could result in an unintentional overdose.
3. Absorption and timing of drug effect make a difference.
Another concern is the way marijuana is absorbed into the body when it is ingested. When marijuana edibles are ingested, the psychotropic effects of the drug are delayed for 30-90 minutes afterward. The maximum or peak effect of the drug is not reached until 2-3 hours after ingestion, and the effects last on average from 4-12 hours. Someone experimenting with marijuana edibles might not feel the effects as quickly as expected. That could cause the user to eat more of the edible which may lead to overdose.
4. Edibles are readily available.
The availability of edible products in states that have legalized marijuana is widespread. Our poison control center experience tells us that problems arise when these products are removed from their original packaging or kept within sight of children.
These four factors of marijuana edibles—packaging, drug amount, absorption rate and availability—can all contribute to accidental exposure in young children.
The chance for accidental ingestion of marijuana edibles by kids is very real. It is important for parents to understand the potential dangers so we can help keep our kids as safe as possible.
Becoming educated about issues like this helps me start conversations with my kids so I can guide them in making good choices as they grow up. I hope it helps you do the same.
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ALEXANDRIA, VA – This afternoon the National Weather Service issued a coastal flood warning is in effect until Saturday, October 30, 2021 at 2 p.m., and Alexandria could be in the way.
The most water is expected Friday and Saturday.
Factors include the height of the tide in Alexandria when the storm blows in Friday. The expected primary impact is to the Alexandria waterfront from the Potomac River up King Street to Lee Street, and along Union Street between Duke Street and Queen Street.
“While this specific weather event is not expected to have the same effects throughout the city or in other historic areas, a Flood Watch has been issued for the region on Friday, October 29 through the afternoon, with isolated areas receiving 2 to 4 possible inches of rainfall that may cause creeks and streams to slowly rise,” says the City in a Friday evening press release.
The City will provide free sandbags to residents and businesses Friday, October 29, from 7 to 9 a.m. at 133 S. Quaker Lane. Sandbags will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, with a limit of five sandbags per address. Proof of either residency or business in Alexandria is required. Please wear a mask when picking up the sandbags and review guidance for proper use of sandbags.
City crews inspect and clear debris from streets and curb inlets in advance of the storm; residents and businesses can help by clearing leaves and debris from around gutters and storm drains on their respective properties. Property owners are urged to take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property; if you must travel, then do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. | <urn:uuid:521a3769-c998-4352-a484-3477ae5523c4> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://thezebra.org/2021/10/28/beware-coastal-warning-says-biggest-flood-in-20-years-could-befall-alexandria/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573876.92/warc/CC-MAIN-20220820012448-20220820042448-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.951785 | 352 | 1.734375 | 2 |
EYO7622 - LAND AT YORK ART GALLERY
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York Archaeological Trust
A one-day archaeological watching brief of ground breaking works relating to the mains electrical cable location investigation at the York Art Gallery site in York. Located between the art gallery's NE elevation and the interior of the NW-SE section of the St.Mary's Abbey Walls, excavations re-opened preexisting service trenches to locate and cap mains power to the Art gallery during refurbishment. Trench located water, gas, and electrical mains. Single fill context of redeposited multiperiod detritus, heavily disturbed. Unstratified finds from the 20th century to the Roman period. Some Roman and Medieval finds retained, deposited with the York Museums Trust. Location uncertain without report. Source: Morrison A/2014/York Art Gallery, Data Structure Report- Archaeological Watching Brief for the Investigation of Electrical Mains Cables.
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Level Ordering Hypothesis
MORPHOLOGY: a hypothesis proposed in Siegel (1974) which takes the form in (i):
(i) Class I affixation \/ Word Stress Rules \/ Class II affixationThis hypothesis embodies the claim that affixation takes place in two linearly ordered blocks, which are separated by the word stress rules. EXAMPLE: the derivation of the English words productÝvity and prod˙ctiveness runs as follows. In the case of productivity, we first put together pro-, duct, -ive, and -ity (all Class I), and then we apply the stress rules (productÝvity). The derivation of productiveness is crucially different. First we put together pro-, duct, and -ive, then we apply the stress rules (prod˙ctive), and only then do we have the chance to add the Class II affix -ness, giving prod˙ctiveness. Since the affixation of -ness takes place after the stress rules have applied, it is correctly predicted that -ness cannot affect the stress already assigned to productive. Allen (1978) has replaced Siegel's Level Ordering Hypothesis by the more detailed Extended Level ordering Hypothesis.
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Nakamura Junji Art Museum
From the View of Art
The value of the world
Many people might think Kashiwa has no art museum, but they are slightly wrong. Kashiwa has a very personal, privately run art museum, the "Nakamura Junji Art Museum". The director, Nakamura-san, build the museum as a remembrance for his son. Junji, who had down syndrome was a vivid artist, and the museum keeps his art alive. Other artists from within and from outside the city also use the museum to portrait their art, making the museum a place for everyone. Looking at his pictures, we can see the world through Junji's eyes. We can find beauty in otherwise mundane things and by just slightly shifting our point of view, can experience a whole new, beautiful world.
The smell of the earth
The museum's architectures, with its curved and linear elements, make the building itself a work of art. Opening its slightly heavy wooden doors, an earthly smell will let you feel the personality of the place. It reminds me of my grandfather's farm when I was a kid, who grew all kinds of vegetables, especially potatoes (I know it sounds absolutely German). Having been very picky about the woods to use, the construction of the museum took around 3-4 years, which was worth it. One can feel the love Nakamura-san still has for his son, and the love his son had for art.
For my son
When Junji passed away, his father was working as a high school teacher. He retired early, to focus all his energy on the construction and management of the museum, that bears his son's name. Junji, who was very perceptive of colors from a young age, started drawing when in kindergarten. Nowadays, people with down syndrome have an average life expectancy of up to 60 years. However, Junji passed away way too young, when he was still 27 years old. In his show time on earth, he left behind an almost unbelievable amount of over 500 drawings. Looking at Junji's art, one can see the vibrant colors, a look at the world not just through Junji's eyes, but almost through his soul. The museum opened 17 years ago in 2013, and director Nakamura will continue opening its door until his final bit of energy is left. Until then, the museum will continue to project Junji's love for the world out for everyone to see.
The art museum offers special exhibitions from a variety of artists and art, rental gallery space, as well as Junji's artworks.
With my own hands
The taste of something that is made with love in on a different level. This is true for the museum itself, but also for the cafe that is part of it. If you make a reservation, director Nakamura will make hand-made Soba noodles, served at Café Arte in the museum. The delicious hand-made Soba, together with freshly fried Tempura are the perfect combination. As a desert, director Nakamura's wife serves us coffee jelly and freshly brewed tee. Especially cute are the small details that make visiting the Café Arte special. Tee spoons and napkins, even the teacups bear the logo of the museum, also artwork by Junji. Talking to the Nakamura's one can truly relax and enjoy their company.
Café Arte is not just any cafe. The cafe itself is full of remembrances and artworks of Junji. From pictues to the brushed he used for painting. Entering the cafe, the walls are decorated with Junji's art. Warm-colored lights above each picture frame making the room even more colorful. The slight curvature of the walls creates a perception of extra depth. The whole room feels like a big picture.
People visiting the museum are not just people from the area, or from Kashiwa for that matter. The cafe is part of a wider community. People with handicappes or families with similar experiences can feel at home and protected visiting Café Arte. Being open to anyone, the cafe is a base for people to share their experiences, good or bad. Café Arte welcomes all people and gives them a warmhearted feeling of being at home.
The world of art
Artists not only from Kashiwa but also from the surrounding cities use the Nakamura Junji Art Museum for their exhibitions. From drawings to photographs, from sculptures to chinaware, a lot of different art can be found at the museum. When I was visiting, I was in for something really special. A performance of almost lost art. One of director Nakamura's friends is studying the old Japanese art of "Katari", a mixture of storytelling, acting, and singing (I don't know what the real definition will tell me though). He performed "Sakura Sougo Ichidai Kudoki", an old historic tale. Even someone who understands Japanese pretty well (looking at myself), I had to focus to understand what it was about. The first time I ever heard a "Katari", definitely something new.
More than a museum
Being honest, I'm not often going to art museums. But, at this art museum, you'll never know what kind of encounters, what kind of experiences await. The Nakamuras have been the protectors of the place for many many years, and I hope they will be able to continue doing so long into the future. The "Nakamura Junji Art Museum" is a spot to check out, and maybe we'll see each other there.
"Nakamura Junji Art Mueseum"：
- 住所：Kashiwa Ootsugaoka １-４１－５
- Opening Hours：１０：００〜１８：００
- URL: Nakamura Junji Art Museum
Date of coverage: January 25th 2020
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The hardest thing about raising boys, in my opinion, is dealing with the myriad challenges that present themselves every. single. day.
I’ve been parenting boys for more than two decades now and there’s not a day that goes by that I’m not presented with some situation that I don’t quite know how to handle. My kid kicked another kid in the nuts – while standing up for a friend. What do I do about that? My teen joked about substance use during his mock interview. Should I be concerned? Do something? What?
This month on On Boys podcast, we tackled a lot of these everyday concerns — including, very specifically, the nut-kicking question. No one can answer all of your parenting questions and quandaries, but I will always do my best to point you toward reliable resources. Here’s a look at the topics we covered on On Boys in May 2019:
Helping Boys Deal with Negative Stereotypes (May 2 episode)
Boys are subject to negative stereotypes too.
If you’ve been parenting boys for awhile, that fact probably isn’t news to you. You’ve probably heard your son complain about teachers who treat boys differently than girls. Maybe you’ve seen the way other moms watch your son — and you — at the park, as if they expect your son to cause trouble at any moment.
If you’re new to parenting boys, it might surprise you to learn that a lot people assume (consciously and subconsciously) that boys are troublemakers. Worse yet, these assumptions color the way people talk about and interact with our boys — which affects our boys, socially and emotionally.
…Our boys already know that many people are quick to assume the worst about boys. They need us to acknowledge that fact. They need us to help them untangle stereotype from reality. We also have to equip our boys with the tools they need to stand strong in the face of anti-boy messages.
How to Raise a Boy with Michael C. Reichert (May 9 episode)
Michael C. Reichert is a psychologist, dad & grandfather of boys and the founding director of the Center for the Study of Boys’ and Girls’ Lives. He’s also the author of the recently released book, How to Raise a Boy: The Power of Connection to Build Good Men.
The key, he says, is to make sure your boys feel known and loved.
Many people today blame “toxic masculinity” for violent, entitled and racist behavior in men and boys. But blaming “masculinity” for these behaviors draws attention away from the ways the current method of raising and socializing boys leads to all kinds of harms, including loss of virtue, loss of connection and loss of humanity, Reichert says.
Unfortunately, stereotypes about boys & masculinity cause many of us to forget or neglect boys’ basic need for connection. Pushing a boy out of the nest too early — insisting he go it alone with minimal support — does not lead to strength, resilience and grit. Boys who lack a solid relational anchor (usually, a strong relationship with a parent or other adult) are adrift — and these the boys who harm themselves and others.
Finding Balance & Handling Disrespect (May 16 Listener Q & A)
about the struggle of trying to find the perfect balance of keeping your boys busy enough to stay out of trouble, yet not overscheduled
Erin asked us how to handle a “chatty” son who insists he’s the one being unfairly targeted at school
Will He Ever Grow Up?!? (May 23 episode)
But to anxious parents, the when do they grow up? question is anything but funny. Parents of teenage boys wonder if their won’t-listen, leaves-his-clothes-all-around-the-house-and-never-wants-to-do-anything-but-play-video-games boys will ever turn into responsible young men who can hold down a job. Parents of toddlers wonder if they’ll ever be potty-trained, and parents of preschool boys wonder if their guys are prepared for kindergarten.
…Of course, our worries aren’t unfounded. There’s plenty of reasons to worry about boys’ preparation for the future…[However] Boys’ and girls’ brains and bodies develop according to unique timetables.
Teaching Boys Social Skills (May 30 episode)
(Note: This is the episode in which I asked about the nut-kicking episode mentioned in the intro!)
Boys interact differently than girls do.
Sure, some of that is socialization. (A lot of that is probably socialization.) But the fact remains: boys’ interactions on the playground, in school and at home are different than girls’. The way boys greet and play with one another is different than the way girls do so — and if you’re a mom or teacher of boys, odds are good that you’ve never been a boy yourself and don’t understand the nuances of male interaction.
…Ryan Wexelblatt is a licensed clinical social worker who…helps boys navigate friendships and social situations. Listen & learn how you can support your boys’ social development.
Got a question or topic you’d like us to tackle on On Boys? Let us know by leaving a comment below!
Coming next month: Helping Boys Transition from High School to College, a conversation with the guys at Backcountry and Barbells (these two have great insights on weapons play and school) and a deep discussion with Jonathan of Breaking the Boy Code | <urn:uuid:34ec6a9d-65fb-4c7e-bda4-3d831e7c1aef> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://buildingboys.net/the-everyday-challenges-of-raising-boys/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571246.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811073058-20220811103058-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.941141 | 1,199 | 2.078125 | 2 |
Despite the huge number of people who suffer from its effects, evaluation and treatment of laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) can vary widely, and the tools are far from perfect. Experts discussed their approach to LPR, shedding some light on many of the issues otolaryngologists face.
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Moderator Seth Dailey, MD, chief of laryngology and voice surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in Madison, said that gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) affects approximately 40% of the population, with cost estimates ranging from $9 to $12 billion a year. Proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) are the most costly prescribed medication in the U.S., he said. What’s more, the yearly cost of direct care for patients with LPR, including tests and medications, is five times what it is for patients with GERD, he said. (Am J Gastroenterol. 2013;108:905-911.)
When it comes to evaluation and treatment by otolaryngologists, he said, reflux manifests itself in many forms, and a diagnosis can be difficult to nail down. Overdiagnosis is likely common, and there can be harmful side effects from treatment.
Some of the tools otolaryngologists use have been called into question, he noted. The rigor with which the nine-question reflux symptoms index (RSI) was tested came under scrutiny in a paper published in December 2016 (Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2016;155:923-935). And the reflux finding score, used to grade findings on office laryngoscopy, was found in a 2014 study to offer poor inter-rater reliability and no correlation with reflux in healthy, untreated volunteers (Laryngoscope. 2014;124:2345-51).
Dr. Dailey suggested that the field may even need to come up with a more reliable language to describe reflux. When talking about LPR, he said, “Is it disease? Is it symptoms? I’m not sure. So should we be moving toward a more common nomenclature? And where do we draw the line between what are classically described as GERD or esophageal symptoms … versus LPR symptoms?”
He and panelists also made these points as they discussed their approach to handling reflux patients.
PH Impedance Testing
Gaelyn Garrett, MD, professor of otolaryngology and senior executive medical director of the Vanderbilt Voice Center in Nashville, cautioned against otolaryngologists bringing a bias to these cases that favors a reflux diagnosis from the start. “You can’t take the next step until you evaluate other potential causes,” such as allergy or sinus, she said. “I do think reflux is a contributor in a lot of what we see, but I hate to jump directly to say, ‘How are we going to evaluate this person for their reflux symptoms?’”
She recommends reserving pH impedance testing until after testing for other upper airway inflammatory causes. “Your initial evaluation is gong to dictate that next step,” she said.
Joel Blumin, MD, chief of the division of laryngology and professional voice at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Madison, said patient preference has to be factored into the extent of testing and treatment. For example, some patients may come in only to rule out cancer, and their evaluation should be tailored with that in mind.
Peter Doble, MD, an otolaryngologist at Sawtooth Surgery Center in Twin Falls, Idaho, said he is not quick to order pH impedance testing, largely due to the rural demographics and cost-conscious nature of his patients. “I reserve testing for people who aren’t responding to any treatment modality,” he said. “I find testing to be an inadequate tool for me. … If the argument were, ‘This test is successful in making a diagnosis 85% of the time,’ then maybe we’d sell that. But if there’s more of an ‘if’ factor than that—and I think there is—it’s a very difficult sale.”
If pH impedance testing is reserved for those refractory to treatment, how is that measured? Dr. Dailey wondered. “I’m pretty sure we don’t have either a cut-off, or certainly not a uniform cut-off, as a field to be able to determine what constitutes failure,” he said. “So it seems like there’s a lot of variability, probably, if I had to guess, in terms of when to apply so-called ‘advanced testing’ and when not to.”
Dr. Blumin said that when performing impedance testing, symptom association to reflux events is not always easy to interpret. There are subtleties involved when trying to correlate a reflux event with a given symptom such as cough. When they do coincide, he said, “It’s nice when it happens.”
Dr. Doble said that a patient with long-time cough who takes a PPI every day might be difficult to assess. “I might stop PPIs for 30 to 45 days to see if symptoms change or worsen,” he said. If the symptoms are unchanged, he would look into other causes.
Dr. Garrett said that when considering a Nissen procedure to try to surgically correct reflux, it’s important to remember that it is generally more effective in patients who have been better responders to acid-suppression therapy and have some true GERD-type symptoms, such as heartburn.
Panelists generally agreed that pH impedance testing is a good idea after surgical procedures for reflux to quantify how well patients respond. An audience member even said that post-op findings from this test led one of the surgeons at his center to refine the technique.
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L&D strategy: whose responsibility is learning anyway?by
Historically, the responsibility of workplace learning fell solely on the shoulders of the L&D department, but this is no longer the case. We now know that creating a culture of learning across a whole organisation is a key part to any successful learning strategy.
A learning culture is just that, a culture, which will take more than just one part of a company to establish and maintain.
Every employee needs to take at least some responsibility for his or her own learning, and in some cases, the learning of their team(s). So how do we get them on board?
It’s all about the benefits. The benefits of having a healthy ‘pull’ learning culture within an organisation will reach leaders, learners and everyone in between.
Your learners have a lot to gain from taking responsibility for their own learning.
With workplace disruptions such as the introduction of new technologies and a change in skills demand, it’s more important than ever for professionals to continuously learn and develop their skill set in order to remain successful.
It’s even more important when you consider how we approach our careers in 2018. Things are very different now compared to five or ten years ago – careers are a lot more fluid and there is no longer the expectation of ‘a job for life’.
This means that many professionals have to focus more on professional and personal development in order to stay relevant in a competitive job market – and this is where L&D comes in.
If you start to introduce career ownership or personal branding to your learners, they are likely to want to get to onboard and start taking responsibility for their own learning.
Encourage your learners to think about personal branding – what I call ‘me PLC’. Get them to think about how they can brand themselves and sell their skills, experiences and personalities to future employers.
If your learners start to think about their own personal brand, they are more likely to take responsibility for their own career development and therefore their own learning.
It’s important to remember that managers are learners too and would equally benefit from taking responsibility for their own learning, but they also have another vital role to play.
Line managers really are the secret ingredient to a successful learning strategy. They have a drastic impact on learner engagement, and even the transfer of learning in the workplace. It’s no wonder that many see getting line managers onboard with L&D as a make or break situation.
Convincing your line managers to get involved should be relatively easy, as line managers have a lot to gain from supporting the learning of their team(s).
Recent studies show that having a culture of learning is a hallmark of high performance organisations.
In fact, it’s shown that top performing companies are almost five times more likely to have fully fledged learning cultures compared with lower performing organisations.
So, if your line managers are really invested in creating a high performance team who are trusting, efficient, productive and engaged, then they need to take some responsibility for the learning of their people and become the allies L&D need to create a vibrant learning culture.
In most cases, the business has the most to lose from not taking responsibility for their people’s learning.
They will fall short by not having a fully implemented learning culture, and recent studies suggest that there is also a risk that their workforce won’t have developed the skills they need to remain afloat in a changing business landscape.
Despite this, it seems it can be a little too easy for the business to think that the learning in their organisation can be left at the door of the L&D department, which, as we know, is far from being the case.
The business has a vital role to play when implementing a culture of learning, and it starts with strategy. To be successful, it’s vital that the learning strategy is aligned with the goals and objectives of the business.
In order for this to happen, the board needs to be communicating with L&D and include learning representatives in board level discussions. It is the business’s responsibility to support L&D by acknowledging the value learning adds to the business.
The latest annual benchmark report from Towards Maturity, The Transformation Curve, demonstrates exactly why the business should get behind creating a learning culture for their people. Organisations with successful learning strategies and learning cultures (the top deck) are, on average, enjoying three times the growth, productivity and profitability.
It really is in everyone’s interest to take some responsibility for learning, whether it’s for personal and professional development, to help your team reach their full potential, or to drive the growth and success of the business.
Interested in implementing an L&D strategy in your business? Read Effective learning can’t be a one-size-fits-all approach
Stephanie Morgan FLPI was the former Managing Director of Bray Leino Learning.
Stephanie has extensive experience in Learning and Development and is passionate about helping people thrive in an ever-changing world.
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Introduction: DIY Giant Panda in Bamboo Forest, Realistic Diorama.
Welcome to my video,Its realistic diorama with bamboo and Panda.The panda is not special just because it is one of the most well known and charismatic animals on earth. It is also a very peculiar species, with many unique and remarkable characteristics.So I decided to make the diorama.Pandas are now endangered and extinct animal .We have to save the Panda.
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Plaster of Paris,
artificial moss and leaves,
acrylic colors,glass base,
Step 1: Making of Rocks
Here I am using styrofoam. Cut few pieces and attatched them with nails.Now cover all the shape with cement mixture. Leave it for drying. After dry the rock now apply black and green acrylic color on it. Than mark the stocks of orange color with piece of foam. White color will enhanced the rock ,apply it also.For Bamboo sticks I used wooden sticks . Tie a thread knot on each stick like I did. Secure it wih PVA glue.Now attached artificial leaves on each stick.
Take a glass base, put Plaster of Paris on the glass . Fix the rock on it. Now fix all the bamboos. Now apply colors on all area, Raw sienna, raw umber and sap green color. Mix the color than add burnt sienna in it . Apply the color on all surface. Now fix artificial moss . Diorama is ready.
Step 3: Final Pics
Few final pics of my diorama.I hope you like the video.
SAVE THE PANDAS.
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Film historian Russell Merritt has been introducing films, lecturing, and serving as an occasional guest curator at BAMPFA for more than thirty years.
Anna Magnani, Aldo Fabrizi, Marcello Pagliero, Maria Michi,
A wartime bread-riot at a Roman bakery: Pina (Anna Magnani) stoops to pick up a loaf. “You?” a man asks. “Should I starve?” she asks. Then she gives him the bread; he shouldn’t starve either. The raw courage, and raw terror, of individuals caught up in the implicit violence of everyday life under fascism is made explicit in Open City, one of several films Fellini cowrote with director Roberto Rossellini. Pina is the pregnant lover of a resistance worker, Francesco; the priest who is to marry Pina and Francesco “tomorrow,” Don Pietro, runs errands for the underground. In the film that put neorealism on the map, Magnani’s portrait—proud, plebeian, sardonic—struck a chord around the world, as if a human being had never been captured on film before. Indeed, Rossellini seems to have removed the “screen”; our heroes don’t even get close-ups for their death scenes. But in Aldo Fabrizi’s Don Pietro, and the little boys who whistle a resistance song to comfort him as he awaits a firing squad, the film has a redemptive power that is overwhelming. | <urn:uuid:32f1972c-f61d-4d07-91c7-a1dcb61a48a0> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://bampfa.org/event/open-city-in-focus | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570871.10/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808183040-20220808213040-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.939158 | 353 | 1.96875 | 2 |
7 Genius Uses for Old Newspapers That Will Save You Time and Money
Newspapers: you get one every single day of every single week of every single month of every single year. Woah… that’s a lot of newspapers!
The sad thing about that fact is that most of the time, newspapers end up getting thrown in the trash. This is not only not very good for the environment, it is also an utter waste because newspapers can come in handy around the house in a multitude of ways. They can also replace many of the fancy, expensive things we buy, saving you a lot of money. Here are 7 ways that you can put your old newspapers to use:
Used newspapers are great to use as shelf liners. Simply fold them in half and again around the corners if it’s necessary to make sure it fits in your shelf and you’re good to go. It helps prevent dust from accumulating in your things, and also is easily replaceable.
A Camping Essential
Crumpled up newspapers can help in starting bonfires, campfires, and also to get a charcoal grill going. You can also lay them on the ground under you sleeping bag to make sure it doesn’t get damp or dirty. It can be used as emergency tissue paper too. So, the next time you go camping, make sure to pack a couple old newspapers along with your supplies.
Newspapers can really come in handy during a lot of craft projects. For one, you can lay them on any surface and place your supplies on them to make clean up easier. Plus, if you drop a little paint, it won’t have ruined your coffee table. They can also be used as a craft supply; you can use them for papier-mache, scrapbooking, gift wrapping, origami and to cut out pattern-templates.
Wrapping a newspaper around raw tomatoes will speedup the ripening process, giving you juicy, red tomatoes in no time! You can also use them to wrap around apples to keep them fresh and dry longer. Newspapers are also perfect for lining your fruit drawer; they will keep the rotten ones from making too much of a mess and also absorb any unpleasant odors.
Packing something breakable up to move somewhere? If you’ve got a bunch of old newspapers around, skip having to go to the store and buying packing peanuts. Simply scrunch a few newspapers up to whatever size you need and shove them into empty places so that fragile items stay in place and intact during transport and storage.
Just like with the shelf, you can line the cage of your pet with some old newspapers. This will make your life a lot easier because all you have to do is discard the newspaper and replace it with a new one. No gross cleaning involved! You can also shred them up and use them as an inexpensive alternative to kitty litter.
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A team of scientists are heading to New Mexico to study clouds over the Magdalena Mountains, using the FAAM Airborne Laboratory.
The four week aircraft campaign will observe deep convective clouds, the particles and conditions necessary for them to form, and the effect of climate change on these clouds and associated severe weather.
Deep convective clouds, which look like large stacks of cotton balls and are typically found in the tropics, occur where warm humid air rises up through cooler surrounding air in the atmosphere. The fast rising parcels of warm air drive thunderstorm conditions, such as strong winds and heavy rain and hail.
Deep convective clouds are made up of ice particles – and these are the focus for the Deep Convective Microphysics Experiment research team, also known as DCMEX, over the next month.
The amount and size of ice particles in clouds is influenced by aerosols – suspended fine solids or liquid droplets in the air. Dust, soot, pollen, sea salt, and a range of chemical compounds are the kind of aerosols that typically initiate ice growth.
Aerosols that initiate the growth of ice particles in clouds are often called ice nucleating particles.
The properties and behaviour of ice particles in deep convective clouds in turn affect the type and severity of precipitation, and the amount of sunlight that is reflected from convective clouds – with significant impacts on weather and climate.
Observations of the conditions that create deep convective clouds are difficult to make, which means scientists have had limited access to information about ice in this type of thunderstorm cloud.
During July and August, the DCMEX team is using the FAAM Airborne Laboratory to take to the skies and make detailed measurements of ice particles and aerosols over mountainous parts of New Mexico.
Their observations, made possible by FAAM’s state of the art research aircraft, will take place at the Magdalena Mountains where clear and warm summertime mornings drive upslope winds that can quickly form deep convective clouds.
While these mountains are not in the tropics, they will allow the researchers to observe similar conditions that are usually too challenging to capture elsewhere.
Dr Declan Finney, a Research Fellow in Cloud Physics for the National Centre for Atmospheric Science and University of Leeds says:
“We’ll be collecting unique and high-resolution measurements of cloud ice precursors and formation processes, using instruments like the HALO-Holo that can capture detailed particle structures mid-flight. By flying through air that is being drawn into the convective clouds, we will collect samples of aerosols and ice particles using instruments mounted on the research aircraft. This in situ data will be compared to measurements being made on the mountain tops and the surrounding areas, observations from a network of radars, and via satellite imagery.”
DCMEX scientists will apply the new data to improving small scale imagery of individual cloud ice particles, and will feed the information through to computer models that make forecasts of severe weather and climate change projections.
Professor Alan Blyth at the National Centre for Atmospheric Science, who is leading DCMEX, explains:
“It is hoped the observations can inform a key weakness in climate change understanding identified by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Atmospheric scientists refer to it as the tropical high cloud feedback. That is, how high-altitude clouds in the tropics affect, and are affected by, climate change.”
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American firms warn administration against new duties
A broad cross-section of U.S. businesses has a message for the Trump administration: new tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese imports will force Americans to pay more for items they use throughout their daily lives, from cradles to coffins.
Six days of public hearings on the proposed duties of up to 25% will start on Monday in Washington as part of President Donald Trump’s and the U.S. Trade Representative’s efforts to pressure Beijing for sweeping changes to its trade and economic policies.
Unlike previous rounds of U.S. tariffs, which sought to shield consumers by targeting Chinese industrial machinery, electronic components and other intermediate goods, thousands of consumer products could be directly hit with tariffs by late September.
The $200 billion list targets seafood, furniture and lighting products, tires, chemicals, plastics, bicycles and car seats for babies.
“USTR’s proposed tariffs on an additional $200 billion of Chinese imports dramatically expands the harm to American consumers, workers, businesses, and the economy,” the U.S. Chamber of Commerce said in written testimony for the hearing.
The top U.S. business lobbying group said the administration lacks a “coherent strategy” to address China’s theft of intellectual property and other harmful trade practices and called for “serious discussions”.
Mid-level Trump administration officials and their Chinese counterparts are expected to meet later this week in Washington to discuss their trade dispute. But it is unclear whether the talks will have any effect on the implementation of U.S. tariffs and retaliation by China.
In more than 1,400 written comments submitted to USTR that will be echoed in the hearings, most businesses argued that the tariffs will cause harm and higher costs for products ranging from Halloween costumes and Christmas lights to nuclear fuel inputs, while a small number praised them or asked that they be extended to other products.
‘Safety of children’
Graco Children’s Products Inc. said tariffs “will have a direct negative impact on our company, American parents and most importantly the safety of American children.”
The company said higher prices may prompt more parents to buy car seats, swings and portable play yards on the second-hand market.
“The proposed tariffs may force parents to use unsafe sleeping environments or let children dangerously co-sleep with parents,” Graco wrote.
The tariff “only causes a children safety issue; it will not convince China to change its policies.”
Evenflo Feeding said the tariffs will hit manual breast pumps “and would cause disproportionate economic harm to U.S. interests.”
At the other end of the life cycle, Centennial Casket Corp.
President Douglas Chen said his Plano, Texas-based company relies exclusively on Chinese-made caskets and the tariffs would cause “great loss” and raise costs for “grieving families purchasing caskets for their loved ones at one of the worst times of their life.”
The Internet Association, representing companies including Facebook Inc., Amazon.com Inc. and Alphabet Inc., said the tariffs “would cause disproportionate economic harm to American Internet companies. The list includes products that impact how Internet companies function.”
Cost of nuclear fuel
Westinghouse Electric Co. LLC, the leading U.S. nuclear fuel producer, said it relies on China for zirconium and zirconium powders — key inputs for tubes used in nuclear fuel assemblies that it uses at plants in Utah, Pennsylvania and South Carolina.
There is no U.S. source of zirconium so the tariff would “raise the cost for Westinghouse to manufacture nuclear fuel for U.S. commercial nuclear power plants” and ultimately “would increase the cost of electricity to a significant percentage of U.S. electricity consumers.” | <urn:uuid:2011f243-44ab-4174-9283-85ec485c86c6> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://www.simamills.in/latest-news/china-tariffs-to-raise-costs-from-cradle-to-grave-in-u-s/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571246.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811073058-20220811103058-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.935415 | 810 | 1.828125 | 2 |
In 1984 Ferrari produced a street-legal car that paradoxically and magically combined the most sublime beauty with a very raw level of performance. Developed beside the Testarossa, the car also bore a name writ large in Ferrari history: GTO - Gran Turismo Omologata. The 1962-64 250 GTO is perhaps the most desired of all Ferraris, and amongst the rarest. It was a notably successful racing car, homologated for GT sports car racing in the golden era. The 1984 GTO was a 2.8 liter twin turbocharged V8 with a power output of 400bhp (140bhp / liter) enough to reach 60mph in 5s or less, and with a conservatively rated top speed of 189mph. Like its forebear, the GTO's real home was to be the public roads designated as FISA Group B racing tracks, for which series it was necessary to homologate 200 customer cars. In fact Ferrari built 272 modern GTOs, and because of the demise of the no-holds barred Group B supercar series almost all became road cars. With their blend of serene control and dynamic violence they have been called the most exciting automobiles ever created. It is worth noting that no GTOs were imported into North America by Ferrari, and prospective buyers should therefore purchase through an authorized Ferrari dealer to ensure the car is correctly Federalized. Design The GTO's styling is at first glance an evolution of Pininfarina's twin 1970s mid-engined masterworks: the Berlinetta Boxer and the 308. It was in fact a very different car, sharing not even the respective dimensions of these pure street machines. Most notably it was shorter, with a longer wheelbase, and considerably wider - the traits of a racing car. Visually similar to the 308, the GTO enjoys a subtly cleaner and more aggressive design. It is somehow smoother, its lines more taut and muscular as the bodywork sought to cover the chassis and cabin without excess fuss. Echoing the 250 GTO, the 288 had sectionally semicircular nacelles feeding air to the engine compartment, and angled fender gill-slits and hood louvers for exhausting the air. The GTO, however, had its compact V8 situated longitudinally behind the cabin, and its transaxle was clearly visible to those behind the car. Amongst the most noticeable styling details were the extremely deep front airdam beneath massive auxilliary lights suitable for illuminating a dusty, rainy, or dark race course, high-mounted side mirrors to give the driver a clear view over and around the large wheel blisters, and a highly aggressive kamm tail suggestive of stability at extremely high speed. These visual cues were all accurate to the car's purpose and capability. As interesting was the almost complete lack of brightwork: even the cavallino between the tail lights was black. The GTO required nothing extra to be noticed, although like all racing Ferraris it carried the Scuderia Ferrari enamel badges on its flanks; visual subtlety was a hallmark. | <urn:uuid:cba7e2c1-e135-4775-b3ce-93e65e9db3f5> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://coupe-desire.com/cars/568/ferrari-288 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573876.92/warc/CC-MAIN-20220820012448-20220820042448-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.96214 | 637 | 1.570313 | 2 |
Tourette Canada, formerly known as the Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada, is a registered (11926 7862 RR0001) charitable organization dedicated to improving the lives of Canadians affected by Tourette Syndrome (TS) and associated conditions. We’re national in scope and volunteer based.
Tourette Canada is comprised of:
- A geographically diverse, volunteer Board of Directors;
- Local volunteer affiliates including Chapters, Resource Units, and Contact Representatives;
- A Professional Advisory Board made up of clinicians and other experts on TS from Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom; and
- A small paid staff who works out of the National Office located in Mississauga, Ontario.
Through a national network of committed Affiliates, Tourette Canada provides a range of services to those living with Tourette Syndrome and their families. Our main goal is to creating awareness and understanding of Tourette Syndrome through education, advocacy, support and the promotion of research. Learn about our current programs and services or resources.
Tourette Canada’s logo, a soaring kite, is a symbol of struggle and success. Each kite’s journey is unique, individual and apparently random, much like those who live with TS. Buffeted by the wind, it can sometimes be a challenge to defy gravity and stay aloft. With the help of its string the kite can be guided and encouraged; its path can be smoothed and it can fly higher, further, stronger and longer. With appropriate support the kite’s flight is balanced, fulfilling and beautiful – just as we wish every person’s life to be.
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NIH Expanding Experimental Ebola Treatment Clinical Trial From Liberia Into Sierra Leone, Guinea
Wall Street Journal: NIH Expands Testing of Ebola Drugs and Vaccines Into New Countries
“…The NIH randomized controlled study of ZMapp has expanded from Liberia into Sierra Leone, where about 40 patients have been enrolled so far, according to H. Clifford Lane, deputy director of the NIH’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. He said the NIH, in partnership with the Guinean Department of Health and the French national health agency INSERM, will further expand that research in Guinea by late this week or next…” (Burton, 6/23).
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Looking Back at an Extraordinary School Year
It is with gratitude for you, our friends, educators, and funders that we recognize that we have been able to connect virtually with so many students and teachers across both Oregon and Washington, and even as far as Massachusetts during this challenging school year. Embracing change and pivoting to meet the needs of students and educators have been the primary focuses for our Education Program. As we all have experienced, the pandemic changed how we connect, learn, and build relationships, and this challenge has provided space for us to serve in creative and persistent ways.
One of the main challenges we faced was the unknown when it came to what each individual school district was doing as schools reopened, or took on hybrid models. How could we pivot to meet their needs and our Native Educators/Native Artists schedules? For most of the school year we chose to only provide programming virtually. At first, learning the technology was hard but soon the technology became a connector.
Over the next school year we are excited to grow relationships with entire schools, and school districts through partnership grants, and plan to continue to grow and meet educators as they continue implementing both Oregon’s Tribal History/Shared History and Washington’s Since Time Immemorial, through professional development. We look forward to engaging with students and educators through a hybrid model of both virtual and in person classroom opportunities. We plan to be flexible and meet schools and teachers where they are, as we all step into our new normal together. We remain committed to lifting Indigenous voices in classrooms and professional development and continue to be grateful for support from our community.
Be safe and be well!
Gunalchéesh (Thank you, Tlingit)
Heather Shá xat k’ei Gurko, Citizen of Tlingit Nation and Dutch/Euro ancestry
Confluence’s Education Program Manager
Looking Back at an Extraordinary School Year
This year we were able to connect with close to 725 students through virtual classroom visits, and some of these visits were part of full school K-5 engagement. One example is Springwater Environmental School in Oregon City. We were able to connect with 120 students, over 6 grade levels through their art program. Native Educators provided Cultural connections, Cultural education, and art projects like beading patterns and pictograph and petroglyph lessons. Another example was a year-long relationship with Metro Montessori Middle School, where Native Educators worked with about 50 student from 7th and 8th grade over 4 quarters and shared Cultural connections, Cultural education, and art, like basket weaving, pigment creation and painting, and sharing about Indigenous foods. And Elders still told their stories, such as Linda Meanus, and received thoughtful thank-yous from the students. These longer engagements provided space similar to our past Confluence in the Classroom residency programs, but through a virtual platform.
Educators Christine and Clifton Bruno taught basketry to 8th graders from the Cottonwood School of Civics and Sciences in May. While most programming was online, this program was done in a small, socially distanced, and masked manner once cases started to decrease and vaccines ramped up. Meanwhile, other students created petroglyph art after their virtual session with the Brunos.
Professional Development also had to pivot to align with the times we walked through together. We were fortunate to be able to engage with over 300 educators across Oregon, Washington and beyond, through our Professional Development workshops. In our virtual workshops we developed a cohort model, where we met with educators virtually over a series of classes, to better meet their changing schedules. Our primary focus was aligning teachers with Oregon’s Tribal History/Shared History and allowing space for teachers to build relationships with their own Culture, other peoples’ Culture, and see Indigenous existence through a different/more focused lens. As our Professional Development program has grown, and as times change, we also saw a need to offer smaller, topic specific “bite sized” professional development workshops. We launched this last fall with Rethinking Planning and Teaching About the First Thanksgiving. We worked with veteran educators Louise Wilmes and Melissa Howard and shared their journey as they created their lesson plan for teaching about the First Thanksgiving. This “bite sized” Professional Development was so popular, that within a few days, we opened up a second class that filled up just as quickly as the first. We are planning to address other topics in the coming school year. | <urn:uuid:11ae55fd-a6f5-444a-b550-d8888edea182> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.confluenceproject.org/news-post/school-year2021/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571246.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811073058-20220811103058-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.974739 | 923 | 1.953125 | 2 |
Grover Cleveland was the last U.S. president with a valid claim to be known as a classical liberal. (By the time Silent Cal Coolidge became president, the big-government horse was already out of the barn, and Ronald Reagan as president was as much the big-government problem as he was the solution.)
A lawyer who lacked a philosophical temperament or education, Cleveland derived his devotion to limited government from his reverence for the U.S. Constitution. An honest manan extraordinarily honest man for a politicianhe took seriously his oath to preserve, protect, and defend that document.
Although nineteenth-century government now appears remarkably constricted, politicians in those days were no less predatory and corrupt than our own. Our forebears, however, kept the government within tighter bounds because so many of them harbored ideological hostility to big government, and therefore they often refused to tolerate out-of-bounds government programs, regardless of the proffered rationale. Many things were still viewed as not the proper business of government, an attitude that allowed at least some politicians to survive while resisting raids on the publics purse and incursions on the peoples liberties. Cleveland was one such political survivor.
As a government officer, Cleveland demonstrated that much good could be done simply by resisting legislative mischief. As the mayor of Buffalo, New York, for the single year 1882, he became known as the veto mayor by virtue of withholding his stamp of approval from the skullduggery of corrupt aldermen. Then, after taking office as New Yorks governor in January 1883, he gained a reputation as the veto governor.1 During his two terms as president (188589 and 189397), he vetoed more congressional bills than any other president except Franklin D. Roosevelt (who held office more than twelve years, as against Clevelands eight), and only seven of his 584 vetoes were overridden by Congress.2
Cleveland believed in keeping government expenditure at the minimum required to carry out essential constitutional functions. When a man in office lays out a dollar in extravagance, declared Cleveland, he acts immorally by the people.3 He fought to lower tariffs, which the Republicans had hoisted to punishing levels, and to hold back the flood of phony pensions that congressmen were awarding in order to buy votes and to placate the Grand Army of the Republic, the most powerful political pressure group of the late nineteenth century.
It should have surprised no one, therefore, when Cleveland vetoed the Texas Seed Bill early in 1887. This legislation appropriated $10,000a trifling sum even in those daysto allow the Commissioner of Agriculture to purchase seed grain for distribution to farmers in certain counties of Texas that had suffered from drought.4 The presidents veto message read in part as follows:
I can find no warrant for such an appropriation in the Constitution; and I do not believe that the power and duty of the General Government ought to be extended to the relief of individual suffering which is in no manner properly related to the public service or benefit. A prevalent tendency to disregard the limited mission of this power and duty should, I think, be steadily resisted, to the end that the lesson should be constantly enforced that, though the people support the Government, the Government should not support the people.5
Cleveland went on to point out that the friendliness and charity of our countrymen can always be relied on to relieve their fellow citizens in misfortune, and indeed that individual aid has to some extent already been extended to the sufferers mentioned in this bill. Further, he suggested that if members of Congress really wanted to send seed to the suffering Texans, the congressmen might personally carry out this charitable transfer by using the seed routinely provided to all members for distribution to their constituents (at an expense of $100,000 in that fiscal year).6
Clevelands second term as president came to a sad end, as even his own party turned against him for the most part. After striving courageously for four years to preserve free markets, limited government, and a sound currency against those who urged resort to statist nostrums during the countrys worst economic slump, Cleveland left office an extremely unpopular man.7 Although his reputation recovered later, especially after his death (in 1908), he has never been regarded as one of the countrys great presidents.
In recent years, historians have tended to pooh-pooh Cleveland as a reactionary who accomplished nothing of much significance (unlike, say, Woodrow Wilson and Franklin D. Roosevelt, whom most historians idolize), and some have gone so far as to condemn Cleveland and his supporters as Bourbon Democrats in cahoots with greedy businessmen and bankers.
A more just verdict was reached, however, by historian Richard Welch, who wrote of the Cleveland Democrats: They were convinced of the superiority of free enterprise to any other economic system; they defined reform in terms of improvements in public morality and administrative efficiency; they advocated sound money and the preservation of the gold standardbut these convictions were shared by a majority of middle-class Americans. It is false to the historical context of Gilded Age America to see such concerns as indicative of collusion with big business.8
Perhaps the highest praise came from H. L. Mencken, who wrote of Cleveland: It is not likely that we shall see his like again, at least in the present age. The Presidency is now closed to the kind of character that he had so abundantly.9
1. Matthew Hoffman, Odyssey of a Statesman, The Free Market, January 1991, p. 6.
2. For figures on presidential vetoes, see U.S. Bureau of the Census, Historical Statistics of the United States, Colonial Times to 1970 (Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1975), p. 1082; and U.S. Bureau of the Census, Statistical Abstract of the United States: 2001 (Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office, 2001), p. 246.
3. Quoted in Hoffman, p. 6.
4. Allan Nevins, Grover Cleveland: A Study in Courage, Vol. 1, Vol. 2 (New York: Dodd, Mead, 1932), p. 331.
5. Congressional Record, 49 Cong., 2d Sess., vol. XVIII, Pt. II, 1887, p. 1875.
7. Robert Higgs, Crisis and Leviathan: Critical Episodes in the Growth of American Government (New York: Oxford University Press, 1987), pp. 77105.
8. Richard E. Welch, Jr., The Presidencies of Grover Cleveland (Lawrence, Kan.: University Press of Kansas, 1988), p. 220.
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There are many different ways to trace a mobile phone number back to its owner; this is usually done in order to discover the true identity of the people responsible for making those mysterious and unknown calls that are not listed in your phone book. This type of search can provide you with relevant results, such as the full name of the person who owns the cell phone, their current address, employment history, contact details, etc.
This is best in various situations like stopping disturbing activities of pranksters, finding out the details of people who keep calling your spouse, and sorting out business and personal calls among many others. For these reasons, many people are now doing their own reverse search.
There are two main options for tracing a mobile phone number back to its owner. One way to do this is to visit the telephone company office; They usually maintain a huge database of all their subscribers across the country. You can make the request for the desired information after observing their rules and regulations for data recovery.
However, this is only good if you have to do it only once or twice. If you need to perform the same procedure regularly and on multiple numbers that are subscribed to different service providers, then the required tasks are very tedious because you will have to travel to different locations where the offices of various cell phone operators are located. .
Fortunately, there is another convenient and cost-effective alternative solution for your quest to track mobile number owner. There are several online services managed by third party companies that compiled all the databases of all the cellular telecommunications operators in the country; and placed them in a large database where you can access the files for a fee.
However, the required fee is only nominal compared to the convenience of conducting the search in the comfort of your own home; in addition to having more accurate and recently updated results. In either case, simply select which of the methods set out in this document is best for your quest to trace a mobile number back to its owner. | <urn:uuid:09be1773-6a96-43a7-b9b3-08a41df282c1> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://needaby.com/track-a-mobile-phone-number-find-out-the-owners-of-those-unregistered-phone-numbers/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571246.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811073058-20220811103058-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.966441 | 396 | 1.546875 | 2 |
Article Writing – CA Foundation, CPT notes, PDF
This article is about Article Writing – BUSINESS CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTING for CA foundation CPT students. we also provide PDF file at the end.
What we will study in this chapter:
(i) What is an Article? (ii) Essential elements of Article Writing (iii) Detailed Format a) Title b) By- Writer’s Name c) Body – Introduction – Main Idea-Support – Conclusion d) Sample Articles e) Exercises
Past Year Questions and Answers
1994 – Dec Write articles on the following topics in about 500 words:
Advertisement: Advertising is the art of influencing human action, the awakening of the desire to possess one’s product. It has assumed a major role in modern business. There was a time when whatever was manufactured, was consumed. Later came a stage when goods were manufactured as per the demand. However, now-a-days competition has become so severe among producers that the merits of one over the other have to be focused in the minds of the consuming public. Therefore, advertisement has become very important medium to reach potential consumers.
Advertisement has come to secure a new type of employment for those with innovative ideas. Advertising through leaflets, pamphlets, notices, hand bills etc. are in the written form and are not expensive as compared to audio and visual media like Radio, TV, etc. However, TV and Radio have got wider coverage.
Advertising has become an indispensable tool in the hands of the manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, and even consumers. It gives an opportunity to all to sell “one’s ideas”. Mass production has been possible due to mass sales, which is a result of modern advertising. Advertising acquaints people with features of the products and acts a an information medium. It increases demand for the product. Advertising ensures consumers better quality of goods. It creates a brand image in the minds of the consumers and thereby establishes goodwill for the product. It reduces distribution expenses and helps the manufacturer to maximise his profits.
Inspite of several benefits of advertising, much criticism has been leveled against advertising as it leads to exaggeration of facts. The real facts are so exaggerated that at times consumers are forced or induced to buy certain products which they really do not need. The exaggeration in advertising involves misrepresentation of facts, undue emphasis, misleading names and brands, testimonials of persons like cinema stars, etc., which infact mislead the customers, etc. According to Sandage, “testimonials, exaggeration, false claims, false comparisons, misleading impressions and confusing labels and names are a part of the modern unethical practices in advertising”. Moreover it may lead to monopoly. It destroys small producers. Advertising is regarded as wasteful in the sense that changes in fashions and styles force the consumers to throw away half-used articles though these could be used for a longer period. It increases the selling price of the product. The advertiser tries to recover the cost of advertising through higher selling price. It causes people to buy things which they really do not need. At times advertisements contain outraging statements, exciting emotions, obscenity, etc.
Advertising helps the producers to push inferior, useless products in the market and indirectly helps to create wide difference in the income and wealth of people. Thereby, creating concentration of wealth in a few hands.
There is probably a great deal of waste in advertising. Advertising is often condemned by social critics, some economists, and government officials, but when examined closely advertising is not counter to the public interest. For this reason laws are required to regulate the manner of commercial advertising and setting certain code of conduct so that genuine interests of the consumers could be protected.
1998 – Dec Write articles on the following topics in about 500 words:
(iii) Role of women in economic development
Role of women in economic development : Global terminology ‘Entrepreneur’ was first introduced in economics by the French economist Richard Cantillon in early 18,h century. Their existence have come back from very commencement of business itself, when women were confined to house and hearth.
Today, women are also participating willingly in the business world and giving their maximum input in an efficient way to promote business expansion and to get it in the reach of poor women who are unaware and enable many more talented aspirants to avail the benefits thereof. The recommendation of the UNICEF is apt in this regard.
Earlier, women were marginalised in the male dominated world. But today, there are many women organisations, voluntary bodies and trade unions expressed their resentment at this fraud. Women today can’t accept their exploitation. It will prove to be a milestone in bringing women to the centre-stage of Indian social life.
To encourage women entrepreneurs and for their better upliftment many awards have been constituted in order to congratulate, giving regards for their appreciable performance some suspicious awards stimulating to betterment are like “Women of the year”, “Udyog Ratna” in form of national awards generated from the pleasure of Government and other institutions.
Uptil now a concept has been built up, that for the sake of globalisation, urbanisation and industrial world women have to take their initiative outside their homes and the participate competitively in fresh fields of entrepreneurship and make themselves believable by the world.
1999 – Dec Write articles on the following topics in about 500 words:
(iv) Information technology and modern business.
Information Technology : Information Technology has brought a cultural revolution. Modern world is a world of science and technology. After nuclear technology, it is the largest wonder of modern science. It has revolutionised the very concept of human life. In middle ages, news traveled at the pace of post-horses. Now we have fax-machines which can receive written messages thousands of miles away within seconds. Computers have replaced human minds. They are machines with memories far beyond human minds. The Internet technology has brought a revolution in the field of information and knowledge. Now the concept of library has changed. It has become a multimedia centre.
We are living in a fast changing world. Speed and efficiency are the watch words of today. These days prompt and correct information means quick money. In stock exchanges, the rates of shares change every minute. Lack of information or delay can cause huge losses.
Information technology, Internet and e-commerce have great potential in catering to public needs. Now a computer has become as much a part of man’s life as a telephone or a calculator. In future computers would be small enough to be carried in the pocket. People would be informed about weather conditions. Computers would be used as tiny translating machines. They are being used in hospitals. The tedious task of compiling and checking information will be done entirely by computers only a few computer discs can contain the knowledge and information of all our libraries.
It is a multimedia centre and a place for’learning resources for the literate as well as illiterate. Education is the key to individual achievement and national strength. However, we have to be pragmatic in nature and our approach in terms of electronic access to information in rural areas. Availability, affordability, accessibility, acceptability and sustainability of the service should also be kept in view. Once a common service place is identified, the Information Technology based services can conveniently be cushioned on. It is hoped that the state and central governments will give top priority to this minimum facility, and gainful results can be achieved only if coordination is established among the governments.
2000 – Dec Write articles on the following topics in about 500 words:
(ii) Black money and Indian economy
Black Money and Indian Economy : Money is a curcent instrument which is a need for everybody and it is a thing that is commonly accepted as a medium of exchange and measure of value and is the great requirement of every economy.
Black money, today is a social evil for our economy as it is spreading and strengthening its position through the means of corrupted people as it provides them the source of fast earning.
While the colour of money is neither blaok nor white it is termed as black due to the revenue or income earned by a person during a particular period not be declared in order to avoid tax. It results in incorrect estimation or calculation of Net National income as these amounts or incomes are not accounted for and causes loss to Government treasury on the taxes due.
It has given opportunities to corrupt people in all over the world.
These non – accounted money from tax avoidance floats in the economy is further utilised in speculative and non – productive activities by distributing in non – priority areas.
The Government has to take some steps in order to eliminate this corrupted money from our Indian society consisted in the mainstream of people’s life also.
Government should make regulations and laws that if any person has been seen doing trade of it, will be punished by eliminating from his existing post and charging him the fine or penalty for indulging in such kind of activities.
They are destroying the future and declining the Indian economy. The schemes formulated should aim at resident and non resident Indians both that are taken into consideration to unearth the presence of Black money and save economy from the harmful consequences. At last, the crux of various amnesty schemes lies in wielding a long stick with the carrot.
2003 – Dec Write articles on the following topics in about 500 words:
(iv) Social Responsibilities of Business.
Social Responsibilities of Business: A business enterprise should do business and earn money in ways that fulfill the expectations of the society. Every individual living in society has certain obligations towards society. He has to respect social values and norms of behaviour. On the other hand, supplying good quality goods, creating healthy working conditions, honestly paying taxes, prevention or installing pollution control devices in the factory and sincerely attending to customer complaints are examples of socially desirable practices which improves the image of enterprises and also make them profitable.
Social responsibility of business refers to its obligation to take those decisions and perform those actions which are desirable in terms of the objectives and values of our society, from the business enterprises point of view is to respect the aspirations of society and would try their best to contribute to the achievement of these aspirations along with their profit interests. This idea is in contrast to the common notion that business exists only for maximising profits for its owners and it is irrelevant to talk of public good. It follows that a responsible business and indeed any responsible member of society, must act with due concern for the effects on the lives of other people.
In this sense, social responsibility is broader than legal responsibility of business. It is a firm’s recognition of social obligations even though not covered by law, along with the obligations laid down by law. It involves an element of voluntary action on the part of business people for the benefit of society.
Emergence of social responsibility is now current and fresh desire generated by the shareholders or owners, workers, consumers, government and community to whom the Business enterprises are responsible, regarded as interested groups.
Protection of the environment is a serious issue that confronts the managers and decision-makers and it attaches to the role of business in environment protection. Each member of society can do something to protect the environment. There are some steps taken or initiated by them such as: Participation in government programmes, periodical assessment of pollution control programmes and proper education and training of concerned people.
Thus, if these formulated steps are taken into account and worked upon, then, the propaganda of environment protection may be achieved sooner, which must prove to be a significant social responsibility in respect of business enterprises.
2004 – Dec Read the following article and provide a suitable title.
How important is it to create motivation in the workplace? Well, if you care about your bottom line, then its very important. The fact is that when people are motivated, they will do more. When they are unmotivated. They will be
less productive. So what causes some employees to be motivated to do their work than others? This article helps you increase employee motivation and in turn increase workplace productivity.
The first thing we will have to realise is that most people don’t like their jobs. It’s just the reality. The best thing to do is to hire the right people for the right job. It’s not about hiring the most capable person for the job though, at least not always. It’s about hiring the person who will love the job. People will tend to be more motivated to do their work when they love what they do, or at the very least don’t hate what they do. Since it’s hard to gauge whether someone will love their job during an interview since everyone puts on their best face, most of the time you will have to take a different approach.
Motivation in the workplace.
2005 – Dec Read the following article and , rovide a suitable title:
A stock exchange or securities exchange is an exchange where stock brokers and traders can buy and sell securities, such as shares of stock and bonds and other financial instrument. Stock exchanges may also provide facilities for the issue and redemption of such securities and instruments and capital events including the payment of income and dividends.
Securities traded on a stock exchange include stock issued by listed companies, unit trusts, derivates, pooled investment products and bonds. Stock exchanges often function as ‘continuous auction’ markets with buyers and sellers consummating transactions at a central location such as the floor of the exchange.
To be able to trade a security on a certain stock exchange, the security must be listed there. Usually, there is a central location at least for record keeping, but trade is increasingly less linked to a physical place, as modern markets use electronic networks, which give them advantages of increased speed and reduced cost of transactions.
Trade on an exchange is restricted to brokers who are members of the exchange. In recent years, various other trading venues, such as electronic communication networks, alternative trading system and ‘dark pools’ have taken much of the trading activity away from traditional stock exchanges.
Stock Exchange: Pivot of Capital Market.
2018 – May (c) Write an article of about 250 words on the topic “Global warming”. (5 marks)
Global warming or climate change has become a world wide concern. It is gradually developing into an unprecedented environmental crisis evident in meeting glaciers, changing weather patterns, rising sea levels, floods, cyclones and droughts. Global warming implies an increase in the average temperature of the earth due to entrapment of greenhouse gases in the earth’s atmosphere.
There is a crying need to raise awareness about global warming if we have to save the world from disaster.
Recent years have been unusually warm, causing worldwide concern. But the fact is that the increase in carbon dioxide actually began in 1800, due to the deforestation of a large chunk of North-eastern American, besides forested partes of the world. The thing became worse with emissions in the wake of the industrial revolution, leading to increase in carbon dioxide level by 1900.
As per Kyoto Protocol, developed countries are required to cut back their emission. There is a need to reduce coal- fired electricity, increase, energy efficiency through wind and solar power, and also high efficiency natural gas generation.
2019 – June (c) Write an article of about 250 words on the topic “The
Fearless Indian Army”. (5 marks)
Essay on Fearless Indian Army
Indian armed forces are divided in to three parts – Indian Army, Indian Airforce and the Indian Navy. Indian Army is the land-based unit, while Indian Airforce deals in Air defence and Indian Navy is the naval unit. Our Indian Army is the second larger in the world with about 1.23 million personnel on active rolls and another 9.6 lakhs in reserves.
Indian Army is mainly responsible to protect the country against land based attacks. It also leads a helping hand to other agencies in dealing with a terrorism, tackling emergency situations in the country and also rescuing people in case of natural calamities like flood, earthquake etc.
The current Chief of Army Staff (COAS) is General Bipin Rawat (as of 2018). As Indian Army is very huge, it is divided in to regiments. Some important regiments are Punjab regiment, Madras regiment, Rajputana rifles, Sikh regiment etc. It also has its own intelligence unit, known as “Military Intelligence” or “Ml” in short.
Indian Army before independence (Under British rule) had participated in World War I and II. After independence it has also fought many, full-fledged Wars like the Kargil War (1999), Bangladesh Liberation War (1971), India- Pakistan War (1965), India-China War (1962) and first Kashmir War (1947). Besides these, Indian Army has also handled some smaller conflicts like Siachen Conflict (1984), Operation Polo (1948), India-Chine Conflict (1967) etc.
There is no doubt that our Indian Army is fearless and is one of the best armies in the world.
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The mechanistic target of rapamycin (mTOR) coordinates eukaryotic cell growth and metabolism with environmental inputs, including nutrients and growth factors. Extensive research over the past two decades has established a central role for mTOR in regulating many fundamental cell processes, from protein synthesis to autophagy, and deregulated mTOR signaling is implicated in the progression of cancer and diabetes, as well as the aging process. Here, we review recent advances in our understanding of mTOR function, regulation, and importance in mammalian physiology. We also highlight how the mTOR signaling network contributes to human disease and discuss the current and future prospects for therapeutically targeting mTOR in the clinic.
Keywords: aging; cancer; cell growth; diabetes; mTOR; mTORC1; mTORC2; metabolism; nutrients; signaling.
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CHARACTERISTIC OF PNEUMONIA PEDIATRIC PATIENTS IN MOEWARDI HOSPITAL
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Department of Child Health Faculty of Medicine Sebelas Maret University Moewardi General Hospital Surakarta
Background : Pneumonia is a lung infection which able caused by bacteria, virus, or fungi, leading to respiratory failure. Pneumonia one contributor to the mortality rate of children Dr. Moewardi Hospital.
Material : A descriptive analytical study was conducted in Dr.Moewardi Hospital inpatients diagnosed with Pneumonia. Data were taken from medical record of patients between January and December 2017.
Results : There were 93 cases of Pneumonia in Moewardi hospital from January to December 2017. The study subjects comprised of male 51 patient (54%), and 42 female patient (46%). Pneumonia most common affected patients age 0 month-12 month are 40 patient (43%), followed by 1- 5 year are 39 patient (39%), and over 5 years are 16 patient (18%). Thirty five children were wellnourished (38%), three children (3%) were marasmic malnutrition, and 55 children were undernourished. All of the subjects had clinical symptoms of fever, cough and breathlessness (100%).
Conclusions : In dr Moewardi Hospital most children aged one year and below were mostly affected by Pneumonia. Undernourish increases risk factor of pneumonia.
Keywords: Pneumonia Children Nutritional status
Disclaimer: The Views and opinions expressed in the articles are of the authors and not of the journal.
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Pregnancy and life with a newborn during the COVID-19 pandemic is frightening. We’ve asked members of our medical advisory board to continue to contribute the most relevant and up-to-date resources that they find as the situation evolves. We’ll continue to update this post as new information is available.
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MADISON -- June 2016 marks Wisconsin's 12th Annual Invasive Species Awareness Month. In celebration, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the Wisconsin Invasive Species Council are hosting a video contest encouraging participants to show how they protect the places they play from invasive species.
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Jack Ma’s lessons for Entrepreneurs: A tenacious leader, a philanthropist, a business tycoon, a politician, intellectual, and vibrant life coach, whose ideas and views that keep on changing people’s life.
It’s a well-known fact that Jack Ma was a teacher before he set out to conquer the world with Alibaba. A business magnate, investor, politician and philanthropist, Jack Ma is one of the world’s richest man. However, he is in a different league than most billionaire of the Earth.
Ma resonates from a very strong emotional culture which he has made synonymous with Alibaba. He is like a father figure to all his employees and regularly partakes in events to keep Alibaba feeling like one big family. So much so, that in China, he is fondly known as Teacher Ma.
The Buddha of the modern corporate world
Although Jack Ma is a billionaire with a massive empire, he thinks of Alibaba as a family venture, owned by each and every employee. Ma regularly holds activities to keep his employees motivated and also has performed for them on stage a number of times.
This sets Ma apart, as a businessman, a leader, and a teacher. He acts as the Master of the Ceremony during annual Alibaba mass employee weddings. He regularly passes on advice on not just the business aspects but also things that could improve the family lives of his employees. What he has done is make Alibaba a big family which loves his fatherly figure looking over all.
Most billionaires just build massive empires, Ma built a massive family
Jack Ma, a philanthropist who focused on improving education, environment and health care facilities also believes in social services. His actions extend not only across China but around the globe as well. For instance, every year Ma conducts Alibaba’s mass annual staff’s group wedding. He has also launched $14.6 million to promote, boost and develop education in Tibet.
In 2015, he created an NGO named Alibaba Hong Kong Young Entrepreneurs Foundation to support Entrepreneurs grow their businesses. He helped the Earthquake victims of Nepal in 2015 to rebuild 1000 damaged houses. In 2019 he started a Netpreneur initiative that grants 10 prizes to 10 African Entrepreneurs of $1 million each.
Life and Business Lessons from Teacher Jack Ma
1) On Giving up in Life
One of Jack Ma’s lessons for Entrepreneurs: In life, one needs to understand the value of not giving to any situation, whether it’s a tough time or the worse. It’s us who can choose the correct path and redefine the outcomes and never-ever lose hope if you lose hope and give up you just lost your chance to win.
Ma once said beautifully, never give up, maybe today is a hard time, and probably tomorrow it might get worse, but one thing is for sure the day after tomorrow will be sunshine.
2) On making and keeping a joyful culture
To succeed in life, and one has to make himself happy and happiness will not only boost and energize yourself but will to the entire environment you are sharing with others.
If you are happy, your colleagues, customers, shareholders, business partners and everyone who are related to you will be happy and satisfied.
3) The Opportunity in Customer feedback
Opportunity to score well comes with the wisdom, knowledge and service that you provide to your valuable customers, who chose you above others. What gives you the upper hand and makes you different from others, depends on the opportunity that you grasp.
Success and profitability should not only be the objective for the entrepreneurs instead these are the two outcomes that depend on how you and your company focus on your customers and employees that empowers you to reach the next heights.
4) Social Impact is bigger than Profits
Growth and profit should not be the only goals or ends to your mean. To grow, one needs opportunities and opportunities to make a great company. These opportunities always include society and its grievances that are not letting everyone to be a person one wants.
Need to solve the social problems because social solving problems not only give you happiness but people will also cherish, love and respect you and your company.
5) Redefining Leadership
This new and modern world needs people with new and modern leaderships qualities that will compel the employees to work together for a common goal. That’s one of the biggest lessons from Jack Ma for Entrepreneurs.
It’s tough and sometimes impossible to convince every employee, investors, business partners to trust you but working together will allow them to learn and understand each other, will develop the feeling of helping nature and appreciating each other’s work.
6) Taking the right decisions at the right age
Jack Ma’s advice on career and retirement is really a great thought. At 20-30 years of age, follow a good boss and join a good company that will provide an impetus ground to learn. 30-40, if you are planning to do something yourself, then just do it. Although it needs a lot of guts to take the risk.
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The Scout Troop is the third section in Scouting and is for young people aged between 10½ and 14. Scouts take part in a wide range of activities as part of their programme, from archery to expeditions. There are many awards that Scouts can work towards, completing Challenges to get the Chief Scout’s Gold Award. However, taking part and having fun is just as important as what you achieve as a Scout.
The balanced programme of activities encourages Scouts to find out about the world in which they live, know their own abilities and the importance of keeping fit and develop their creative talents. Being outdoors is really important and Scouts love to learn new skills, such as camping, survival and cooking as well as the wide range of adventurous activities, anything from abseiling to yachting.
Scouting is about being with friends, as part of a team, participating fully in the adventure and opportunities of life.
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SDSU Extension and NRCS to host Soil Stewardship for Healthy Landscapes workshops
BROOKINGS, S.D. – While land-use throughout South Dakota continues to change, SDSU Extension and South Dakota NRCS are hosting Soil Stewardship for Healthy Landscapes workshops throughout the state to discuss the future of one of our most precious resources – our soil.
“We will discuss questions like, ‘what sorts of risks will be faced in terms of soil loss?’ ‘What can be done to turn the tide?’ and more during these workshops,” explains Roger Gates, Professor & SDSU Extension Rangeland Management Specialist.
Three workshops will be held in Watertown, Pierre and Sioux Falls. Workshops will begin at 9 a.m. (CST) and conclude by mid-afternoon. A noon lunch will be served.
There is no cost to attend the workshops, which are funded in part by the South Dakota Discovery Center. Registration will assist organizers in planning for the events. To register visit http://igrow.org/events/soil-stewardship-for-healthy-landscapes/.
• Watertown, June 14, 2016, at the SDSU Extension Watertown Regional Center (1910 W. Kemp Ave., Watertown)
• Pierre, June 15, 2016 at the Capital University Center in Pierre (925 E Sioux Ave., Pierre, SD 57501)
• Sioux Falls, June 16, 2016 at the SDSU Extension Sioux Falls Regional Center (2001 E. Eighth St., Sioux Falls)
The workshop’s featured speaker is Jay Fuhrer, Soil Health Specialist for North Dakota USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service. Fuhrer has spent a career developing and implementing sound management principles that sustain and enhance soil productivity.
He will lead a morning presentation and facilitate afternoon discussions during a tour of leading farm operations.
The day’s concluding session will share information from both public and private conservation organizations that provide technical and financial support for land stewardship, practices that promote soil health and habitat maintenance and improvement.
More about the importance of soil stewardship
During the middle of the 20th Century, Gates shares a story where a European visitor asked an Iowa farmer, “how deep does your black soil go?” to which the farmer is reported to have answered “All the way, I guess.”
“This rich, black topsoil, that has supported agriculture and indeed, national prosperity since the time of settlement in the nineteenth century, resulted from long-term development beneath the extensive Great Plains prairies,” Gates explains. “The farmer’s answer portrays a long held attitude that this extraordinary resource was inexhaustible.”
Prairie-derived soils at risk
Research focused on both agricultural production and natural resource conservation has revealed that mollisols, the prairie derived soils that support U.S. grain production which exceeds levels anywhere else on the globe, are at ever greater risk from degradation and erosion.
Decisions to cultivate previously undisturbed grasslands contribute to the growing risk. Several recent studies have evaluated changes in land cover in an effort to document how changes may influence sustainability of desirable landscapes.
One study, “Estimated South Dakota Land Use Change from 2006 to 2012,” documented recent land use changes in South Dakota from spatial images and land cover classifications. An economic study, “New SDSU Survey on Land Use Decisions Highlights Role of Grasslands,” described how financial conditions contributed to the decision to maintain or convert land use. Another study entitled “Forecasting Unintended Consequences of Grassland Conversion” modeled a range of complex, interacting factors to understand and predict how conditions modify land use decisions using a Systems Dynamics approach.
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What you will learn in this tip: Learn how to troubleshoot the most common NDMP backup errors, and what you can do to prevent them.
The Network Data Management Protocol (NDMP) is a networking protocol that makes it possible for a single backup application to back up servers running a variety of operating systems. This approach makes it much easier to back up heterogeneous networks. Typically, backup software vendors create platform specific agents that are based on the NDMP protocol. The agent's job is to establish NDMP-based communications with the backup application, which in turn uses NDMP to communicate with the backup hardware.
However, as its name states, NDMP is a networking protocol, and as with any other protocol, errors can occur. Unfortunately, troubleshooting NDMP errors can be a little bit tricky. When NDMP was originally drafted in 1996, the NDMP draft described a number of different error messages that could be returned under various conditions.
The list below briefly describes all of the errors that the original version of NDMP could potentially return, and what they mean:
NDMP backup errors
NDMP_DEVICE_BUSY_ERR -- The specified tape drive is already in use.
NDMP_DEVICE_OPENED_ERR -- NDMP is attempting to open more connections than are allowed.
NDMP_NOT_AUTHORIZED_ERR -- This error is returned if an NDMP request is issued before the connection has been authenticated.
NDMP_PERMISSIONS_ERR -- The connection has been authenticated, but the credentials used lack the necessary permissions.
NDMP_DEV_NOT_OPEN_ERR -- An attempt was made to access a device without first opening a connection to it.
NDMP_IO_ERR -- The tape drive has returned an I/O error.
NDMP_TIMEOUT_ERR -- The current operation has timed out.
NDMP_ILLEGAL_ARGS_ERR -- The request contains an illegal argument.
NDMP_NO_TAPE_LOADED_ERR -- There is no tape in the drive.
NDMP_WRITE_PROTECT_ERR -- The tape in the drive is write protected.
NDMP_EOF_ERR -- An unexpected end of file was encountered.
NDMP_EOM_ERR -- The tape has run out of space (the End of Media Mark was encountered).
NDMP_FILE_NOT_FOUND_ERR -- The requested file was not found.
NDMP_BAD_FILE_ERR -- An error was caused by a bad file descriptor.
NDMP_NO_DEVICE_ERR -- A request was made to a tape drive that does not exist.
NDMP_NO_BUS_ERR -- The specified SCSI bus cannot be found.
NDMP_NOT_SUPPORTED_ERR -- Either the NDMP protocol is not supported, or only a subset of the protocol is supported.
NDMP_XDR_DECODE_ERR -- A message cannot be decoded.
NDMP_ILLEGAL_STATE_ERR -- A request cannot be processed in its current state.
NDMP_UNDEFINED_ERR -- A nonspecific error has occurred.
NDMP_XDR_ENCODE_ERR -- There was an error encoding a reply message.
NDMP_NO_MEM_ERR -- A memory allocation error.
As you can see, most of the error messages listed above are fairly straightforward. However, a lot has changed since 1996. Over the last 14 years, the NDMP protocol has evolved and some backup software vendors have even made their own proprietary changes to the protocol. As if that doesn't make troubleshooting tricky enough, some backup vendors mask the actual NDMP error codes and replace them with their own error messages.
NDMP error 16
Error 16 is the equivalent to the NDMP_NO_DEVICE_ERR error message, and is sometimes expressed as NDMP_NO_DEVICE_ERR(16). Essentially, this error means that the backup software is having trouble communicating with the tape drive (or a disk).
While an Error 16 can be caused by a hardware error (faulty tape drive, power failure, bad SCSI controller, etc.), the hardware isn't always to blame. When this type of error occurs, your best bet is to reboot the machine on which the backup software is running. Of course this isn't always practical.
If rebooting isn't an option, then the next step is to reset the software components that are involved in the problem. Remember that NDMP is a cross-platform protocol, so the steps that you use will depend on the platform and on the backup software that you are using. For example, if you were running Backup Exec on a NetWare server, then you would stop and then unload the Backup Exec software. After that, you would verify that the SCSI drivers are not controlling the server's disk storage. From there, you would unload and reload the SCSI drivers, and then reload the Backup Exec software. On its website, Novell provides documentation of the full procedure for fixing the NDMP error 16.
Keep in mind that the procedure I just outlined is more of a workaround than a fix. Reloading the SCSI drivers and the backup software will usually allow you to access the tape drive (assuming that there are no hardware issues), but it doesn't actually address the true cause of the problem.
If you experience this issue on a regular basis, then you should check your documentation to investigate adjusting the timeout thresholds. SCSI timeouts and excessive network latency have both been known to cause Error 16 under certain circumstances.
NDMP error 99
Error 99 can be a bit more difficult to troubleshoot. It is a generic error that simply reflects the fact that the backup has failed. In most cases, Error 99 will occur if the backup software has trouble accessing the files that need to be backed up (because of a path error, not a permissions error). This type of error can also occur if an incremental backup is being performed, but no files have changed since the previous backup. If you happen to be running the backup software on a Unix system, then you might sometimes receive this error as a result of an invalid localhost entry in the /etc/hosts file.
If you experience Error 99, you should check your backup software's logs for clues as to the source of the problem. Remember that while several potential causes of this error are described here, Error 99 is a generic error message and could potentially mean just about anything. As such, your logs are the best place to begin gathering clues as to the nature of the error.
In this article, I have explained that like any other protocol, NDMP occasionally reports errors. The problem with NDMP errors is that they are often oversimplified, or the backup software may mask the actual error message. As such, you may have to check your server's logs or consult with your backup vendor for additional information when errors occur.
About the author:
Brien M. Posey, MCSE, has previously received Microsoft's MVP award for Exchange Server, Windows Server and Internet Information Server (IIS). Brien has served as CIO for a nationwide chain of hospitals and was once responsible for the Department of Information Management at Fort Knox. You can visit Brien's personal website at www.brienposey.com.
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This Community Spotlight was provided by Sarah Shreeves, Associate Professor, University Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
In January 2011, prompted by the NSF requirement that all grant proposals include a data management plan (DMP) and inspired by the Digital Curation Centre’s DMP Online tool in the United Kingdom, a small group of institutions and organizations (including the following members of the Digital Library Federation: California Digital Library, the Smithsonian Institution, UCLA, UCSD, UIUC, and UVA) came together to develop a web based tool which would guide users through the process of creating a DMP for a range of funders, allows users to edit, save, share, print, and download their data management plans. Released in October 2011, the DMPTool also allows institutions to customize the guidance and help text provided to their researchers via integration with Shibboleth.
From October 2011 through June 2013, the DMPTool has seen:
- 4943 plans created.
- Over 5000 unique users IDs.
- 20 funder requirements supported.
- 95 institutions who have implemented access to the DMPTool via Shibboleth.
- 37 institutions who have customized the DMPTool to provide specific guidance to their researchers.
In October 2012 the Institute of Museum and Library Services funded the development of outreach materials and strategies for the DMPTool. Coming out of this effort has been a very successful webinar series (http://blog.dmptool.org/webinar-series/) as well as outreach materials (http://bitbucket.org/dmptool/main/wiki/Materials) and collation of data management planning resources (https://bitbucket.org/dmptool/main/wiki/Resources).
In January 2013, the DMPTool team received a generous grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to further develop the DMPTool and to engage the stakeholder communities – researchers, libraries, institutions, and funders – in the development and use of the tool. This has been the major focus for the DMPTool since January, and we want to highlight here some of the functionality that we are building into the DMPTool2.
In the DMPTool2, researchers will be able to:
- Create, update, delete, or retract (once public) plans
- Create a plan by copying an existing plan
- Include collaborators on plans
- Share plans with specific group or with public
- Send plans to be reviewed
- Export plans
In the DMPTool2, institutions will be able to:
- Brand the tool
- Create their own requirements template (e.g. for a locally required DMP)
- Add and edit resources directly to the tool
- Require plans to be reviewed
- Review plans
- Export all DMPs for data mining purposes
The DMPTool2 will also include an API that will allow integration with other research support systems, and we’re very interested in hearing about use cases for this functionality!
The DMPTool2 will have a beta release for the DLF Forum in November 2013 and is aiming for its production release in early 2014.
To see the current functional requirements document that the team is working with, please see https://bitbucket.org/dmptool/main/downloads/DMPT2-requirements-v12.pdf.
How to Get Involved
Would you like to get more involved with the DMPTool? Interested in the Shibboleth integration (which is very straightforward!)? Interested in a closer partnership? Please see How Institutions Can Get Involved at https://bitbucket.org/dmptool/main/wiki/Home. | <urn:uuid:f48cde6e-604a-43fd-9ec9-751b45f72d04> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.diglib.org/community-spotlight-dmptool2/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571246.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811073058-20220811103058-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.912409 | 785 | 1.578125 | 2 |
From Oregon State University, Kathleen Dean Moore delivers an artful talk about our attack on Nature, and hope of reviving love instead. Recorded in Vancouver. With readings from her work & original songs by Libby Roderick and Tempting Eve.
I record a lot of speeches, and listen to many more. This talk by Dr. Kathleen Dean Moore of Oregon State University is one of the best speeches of 2012.
The title was “It’s Wrong to Wreck the World: Climate Change and the Moral Obligation to the Future“. The presentation was organized by Simon Fraser University, in their Continuing Studies in Science and Environment program.
Kathleen spends every summer on a remote island off the coast of Alaska. She’s in touch with Nature there, and at home in Oregon. In this artful, moving speech, we get some readings from her work – examples of why her books are so popular.
Find out more about Kathleen Dean Moore at her blog at riverwalking.com
Her latest book, a collection of 1500 short essays about our obligation to the future, is called “Moral Ground: Ethical Action for a Planet in Peril.” The writers are among the most famous people in the world, all speaking for the rights of the next generation(s).
“Morality” sounds boring. This speech surprised and moved me. It will do the same for you.
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I’m currently reading Need You for Always by Marina Adair and while I like the book there is one big issue that I’m having. If you follow the blog’s facebook page, you know what I’m talking about–the heroine’s mother died from ALS nearly 20 years after being diagnosed with the disease. Yes, that has happened, but it is extremely rare (according to alsa.org, only about 10% of people with ALS live 20 years post-diagnosis). As I mentioned on facebook, I get the feeling that when Ms. Adair was writing this book, she looked at all those Ice Bucket Challenge videos and decided that would be a good part of the heroine’s backstory. I find that despicable. ALS and other chronic disorders are not fodder for a book. They are real and effect real people. If you want to include them in your book, do your research and include them in a way that will educate your readers! It isn’t that hard.
The subtitle on this post is Sometimes It Is Personal and for me muscle disease is very personal. My mom was diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis in 1995 and spent 4 months in a New York hospital and then another 3 weeks in a rehabilitation center, where she had to relearn how to do simple things that most people take for granted. She was one of the lucky ones. Until the advent of modern medicine, anyone with MG had only a 30% survival rate, hence the Gravis part of the name. She is on medication for the rest of her life, but so many others that came before her didn’t get that chance because MG shuts down the muscles that control your body. It is an autoimmune disease, which means that her immune system literally attacks her body if she does not take her medication. For the six months before her diagnosis, we watched her body shut down on itself to the point that she had to manually force her jaw to close in order to chew. When her doctor admitted her into the hospital on that June morning, he told my dad that he’d gotten her there just in time because if he’d waited much longer, she would have died. My mom would have died, so yes, I take this very seriously.
Today’s video is from the 2008 MDA Telethon. Jerry Lewis, the person who started the telethon, would always end it with the song You’ll Never Walk Alone from the musical Carousel. It is an absolute shame that the telethon is no longer on and it saddens me to think that people will soon forget about it and stop donating to the MDA. Please, enjoy the video and then go to MDA.org and make a donation. Believe me, it will go to good use. | <urn:uuid:d3d2866e-fca8-4f9f-bca2-251416b1a814> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://mylittlebookcorner.com/2015/10/video-of-the-day-sometimes-it-is-personal/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571097.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810010059-20220810040059-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.977105 | 581 | 1.65625 | 2 |
The meaning of the Bellflower tattoo is a blessing from afar. The wind will send the most beautiful blessing to the people who want to convey it most. Under the wind, the Bellflower dances with the wind. The Bellflower named after the wind can also express the blessing from afar. People who like Bellflower will repay their kindness, and you will remember the kindness given to you by others.
The meaning of Bellflower tattoo is gentle love. Bellflower opens in late spring and early summer. The flowers and stamens are relatively small, and the color is mainly warm. It is a symbol of health, tenderness and loveliness. Most Bellflower flowers bloom in late spring and early summer, and their flowers and stamens are very small. Their colors are mainly warm colors, which mostly express the symbols of health, tenderness and loveliness. | <urn:uuid:3d3c0c73-0679-49f5-97d4-88615112d25d> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://blog.xuzinuo.com/bellflower-tattoos/13/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571246.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811073058-20220811103058-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.953338 | 186 | 2.125 | 2 |
The elements for a successful trademark infringement claim have been well established under both federal and state case law. In a nutshell, a plaintiff in a trademark case has the burden of proving that the defendant's use of a mark has created a likelihood-of-confusion about the origin of the defendant's goods or services. To do this, the plaintiff should first show that it has developed a protectable trademark right in a trademark. The plaintiff then must show that the defendant is using a confusingly similar mark in such a way that it creates a likelihood of confusion, mistake and/or deception with the consuming public. The confusion created can be that the defendant's products are the same as that of the plaintiff, or that the defendant is somehow associated, affiliated, connected, approved, authorized or sponsored by plaintiff.
Eight factors for likelihood of confusion
To analyze whether a particular situation has developed the requisite "likelihood of confusion," courts have generally looked at the following eight factors:
- the similarity in the overall impression created by the two marks (including the marks' look, phonetic similarities, and underlying meanings);
- the similarities of the goods and services involved (including an examination of the marketing channels for the goods);
- the strength of the plaintiff's mark;
- any evidence of actual confusion by consumers;
- the intent of the defendant in adopting its mark;
- the physical proximity of the goods in the retail marketplace;
- the degree of care likely to be exercised by the consumer; and
- the likelihood of expansion of the product lines.
The first five of these factors are examined in every trademark infringement action. The last three factors are the most common additional factors that are considered by a court.
Of these eight factors, the first two are arguable the most important. The similarity of the marks is clearly an important part in establishing likelihood of confusion, but it is far from determinative. It is possible for the same, identical mark to be used in the same geographic area without any trademark infringement occurring, as long as the goods or services of the parties are sufficiently dissimilar. As an example, a quick review of the Minneapolis phone book lists numerous companies operating under the name SPEEDY. The services offered by these companies are as follows:
- Car washing services;
- Locksmith services;
- Grocery retail services;
- Printing services;
- Plumbing services;
- Sign creation services; and
- Video rental services.
In one way, these companies are a good example that the same mark can exist on multiple goods and services as long as the goods and services are sufficiently difference. However, this may be a poor example since the SPEEDY mark may be too descriptive to function as a trademark without proof of secondary meaning (see BitLaw's discussion of the strength of marks for further information).
Remedies available for trademark infringement
The most common form of relief granted to a successful plaintiff in a trademark infringement lawsuit is an injunction against further infringement. If the infringed mark was federally registered, attorneys fees would also be available to a successful plaintiff. Monetary damages are also available under the Lanham Act, but in practice are rarely awarded in trademark lawsuits. | <urn:uuid:3395c7b4-25de-4e2c-a198-e9c9e7c53642> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://bitlaw.com/trademark/infringe.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571246.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811073058-20220811103058-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.947318 | 657 | 1.671875 | 2 |
Today, New York Knicks fans awoke to the news thatwas coming to Madison Square Garden.
But long before, Carmelo, Michael, or Magic could make headlines - it took another generation of young men who could shoot a basketball to make history. CBS News chief national correspondent Byron Pitts reports on the greatest team most people never heard of.
It's the story of "Sweetwater" and his teammates affectionately known as the "Harlem Rens." They were one of the first all-black professional basketball teams - from 1922 to 1948 - back when "colored" couldn't play with "whites."
The documentary film "On the Shoulders of Giants" tells the story of triumph in the face bigotry, and of dignity claimed when so many tried to deny them.
"It's really important," Carmelo Anthony said. "I just think that young kids, whether they're still young right now or in my position, they need to know their history."
The film was produced by former NBA legend, and New York native Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
"Blacks and whites can both learn something from this documentary," Abdul-Jabbar said. "Because it shows how sports bring us together here in America.
With names like "Wonder Boy" Isaacs, "Pop" Gates and "Tarzan" Cooper - The "New York Renaissance Big 5" played their home games in Harlem. It's an abandoned building today, but back in 1939 they played at the "Renaissance Casino and Ballroom." The "Harlem Rens" were the best in basketball.
The Rens won the world championship in 1939. But the team folded in 1948 when they were denied admission to the newly formed National Basketball Association (NBA). Today nearly 79 percent of the NBA is African-American. Millionaires in shorts.
"I find it really hard to believe that NBA players today are not aware of the fact that the NBA - when it started - was segregated," NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley said. "These young guys think that they make $20 million dollars because they can play - but they were born at the right time.
Perhaps the "Harlem Rens" were born before their time. They never made millions - but they made their mark.
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Getting a degree from a prestigious school. Securing a high-paying job. Getting married to the ideal partner. Earning a million (+) dollars.
So often, we frame our lives in finite, winnable terms. Evolutionarily, it makes sense. Hunting and gathering is a finite game. Either you succeed, or you fail. Through this lens, failure is distressing in the most ideal of iterations.
But there is another type of game that we often play: the infinite game.
When playing an infinite game, there are no immediate winners or losers. It is not zero-sum. Playing an infinite game requires a shift away from hustling others and winning at all costs.
The predictors of success in the infinite game are: trust, compassion, resilience, and envisioning an ideal future with the intent of moving towards it by building it, one brick at a time.
When playing infinite games, it is important to seek out other like-minded people who are on the same infinite playing field. In the words of Naval Ravikant, play long-term games with long-term people.
Personally, I've spent a lot of time pivoting between disciplines, goals, and belief systems. I've learned a lot in the process. But each time I packed up my things and went to go hang up another shingle, I lost a lot of credibility, trust and momentum.
Playing short-term games was exciting, but I shot myself in the foot repeatedly.
Don't shot yourself in the foot.
Play long-term games, and infinite games, with like-minded people.
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Throughout my experience my current course, Theories and Practices: Human Services in Criminal Justice, I have learned plenty of information about the various theories of psychotherapy in counseling. Some of these theories operate on the basis of recognizing errors in thinking and correcting those errors. Other theories operate on the basis of multiculturalism and the fact that all clients are unique and deserve to be treated as such. As a result of learning from my readings and of my discussions with class mates, I was able to create my own intervention theory for counseling.
Explanation of Theory and why I believe in it
Any student in a human service course should be able to develop his or her own intervention theory by the time the course ends. My personal theory will involve both cognitive and multicultural approaches to therapy. Cognitive approaches to therapy operate on the assumption that by correcting the clients’ faulty beliefs, they can learn to behave more appropriately, how to think differently, and how to act on these learnings (Jones-Smith, 2012).
On the other hand, Multicultural approaches to therapy suggest that counseling theories represent various views of the world with their own values, biases, and assumptions about human behavior, and that all clients are unique in some way and that their individual differences must be both accepted and respected (Jones-Smith, 2012).
I believe in combining these approaches to therapy for my theory for a few reasons. First, I have always thought that offenders within the criminal justice system need to recognize their errors in thinking before they will be able to change their behaviors to be in accordance with the law.
Plus, as a future employee of the criminal justice system who will most likely be working in human services, I need to be able to work with clients from various cultural backgrounds and to accept and recognized their differences. Combining these two theories is the best way for me to be able to help all of my future potential clients in the best way possible.
Theories and Theorists I Relate the Most to and why
After reading all of the material for this course, I found that I relate to a few of the theories and theorist better than I do others. For instance, I found that I can relate to Albert Ellis and his Rational Emotive Behavior Theory or REBT. One of the reasons that I can relate to this theory and theorist is because it is a cognitive approach to therapy, which I think is very important for offenders to take part in for the best chances of living a crime-free life. Plus, REBT is based on the belief that people are born with a potential for irrational or rational thinking (Jones-Smith, 2012). In addition, REBT maintains that people are born constructivists and have a great deal of resources for human growth (Jones-Smith, 2012). I have always made these assumptions about people, which is also why I can relate to this theory.
I can also relate to Ho’s theory of internalized culture, which suggests that the formations of our worldviews are influenced by eternalized culture (Jones-Smith, 2012). In addition, the theory suggests that effective multicultural counseling is based on the counselor’s ability to go beyond the boundaries and limitations of his or her personal culture (Jones-Smith, 2012). I can relate to this because I think that it is necessary to be able to look past my personal beliefs and experiences to be able to help a wide range of clients. Relating to these theories and theorists has helped me to develop my own personal intervention theory that I will be able to use in my future career.
What Surprised me most about the Theories and why
Some of the theories and concepts from this course took me by surprise. For instance, it took me by surprise that there are theories and theorists created specifically for feminist and the LGBT communities. Although I realize that all types of people have issues that they need to address in therapy, I never thought that specific therapeutic techniques were developed for feminist and LGBT communities. However, it does make sense that the LGBT community would have certain issues that other people may not have to face. In addition, I was a bit surprised at the variety of theories and approaches that are used for Asians, Muslims, and Arabs.
What surprised me about these theories is that they were very different from many of the theories generally used by our culture. In addition, I did not fully understand how the differences in these cultures played such a large role in how to approach these populations with therapy. However, I did find them interesting, and considered many of the concepts for use in my personal intervention theory. Even though these theories took me by surprise, I recognize their importance in psychotherapy approaches to counseling.
All of the theories of psychotherapy discussed in this course are effective for specific people with specific needs. Despite the fact that some of the theories were surprising, they all have merit and can be effective with the right client. Even though I recognize the importance of all of the theories and theorists, I was able to relate to some more than others. After relating to certain theories and theorists, I was able to develop my own personal intervention theory based on cognitive and multicultural approaches to therapy. My personal intervention theory, along with the rest of the theories and concepts discussed in this course will guide me along my journey of employment as a juvenile probation officer in the future.
Jones-Smith, E. (2012). Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy: An Integrative Approach. Sage Publications.
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Base-4 Leading Zero Detector Design
A base-4 leading zero detector (LZD) design is proposed in this paper. The design is similar to the approach originally proposed by V.G. Oklobdzija. The circuit modules used in the base-4 LZD approach are designed and several N-bit LZD circuits are implemented with a standard-cell realization in the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) 0.18mm CMOS process. The performance and layout area of the base-4 LZD realization is compared for implementations that contain only 4-to-1 and 2-to-1 multiplexers.
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BLESSING OF ROSARIES
GET YOUR ROSARY BLESSED
Many people wonder whether it’s worth getting their Rosary blessed. When we have a Rosary, is it necessary to have it blessed? Does it make sense? Or maybe, blessing are something superfluous, or even worst, something comparable to mere superstition?
Let’s start saying that blessing an object -or a person- is not superfluous, and we do not have to consider it a magic rite or a good luck charm.
As Fr. Amorth (an exorcist priest who died few years ago in odor of sanctity) said: «The meaning of a blessing is not to give a magic protection or “super powers” to an object. It’s about asking God the grace to add virtues in our daily life, as it is indicated in the blessing prayer recited by the priest […]».
Now, we know that a Crucifix, the Bible or an image of the Virgin Mary, are all religious objects that are able to represent and “mean” a precise spiritual reality. Those who use these objects with living faith, can benefit authentic “spiritual symbols”. Nevertheless, if these objects get also blessed, their effect can definitely become higher. In this respect we can read the Can. 1166 of the Code of Canon Law:
Sacramentals are sacred signs by which effects, especially spiritual effects, are signified in some imitation of the sacraments and are obtained through the intercession of the Church.
Therefore, when we have a blessed object – a Crucifix, a Medal of the Virgin Mary or a Rosary – that very same object acquires a concrete spiritual effect. It is a value that is quite different from an object without the blessing.
Sacramentals are not simple “spiritual symbols”, they have something more. Sacramentals – such as holy water or blessed Rosaries – thanks to the special blessing they receive from the priest, acquire a concrete “spiritual effect” thanks to the intercession of the Church itself. That is why it is useful and praiseworthy to get our own Rosary blessed. Otherwise, we couldn’t explain the reason why during exorcisms the reaction of the possessed person is different whether we use simple water or holy water on him. Holy water, thanks to the power of blessing received by the priest, acquires a spiritual effect able to produce unspeakable anguish in devils responsible for the possession.
WHO CAN BLESS ROSARY BEADS?
As for the blessing of devotional objects, it is necessary a specific blessing of the priest or deacon as it is provided for by the Roman Ritual of Blessings.
The blessing that the priest normally imparts at the end of the Mass is addressed to people and not to devotional objects.
The blessing of objects – as for Rosary beads – is usually done through the use of holy water. When it is not possible to use prayers provided by the Roman Ritual of Blessings, the priest just makes a simple Sign of the Cross on the object along with a short blessing prayer.
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The FDA has announced an expedited process for making COVID-19-related guidance documents available to the public (Federal Register, 25-March-2020). The intent is to “allow the agency to rapidly disseminate essential agency recommendations and policies related to COVID-19 to industry, FDA staff, and other stakeholders,” the FDA stated in its Federal Register announcement. Note: The process is specific to FDA guidance documents related to the COVID-19 public health emergency; it does not extend to other FDA guidance documents.
- Because of “the need to act quickly and efficiently,” the FDA “anticipates” it will issue COVID-19 related guidance documents without prior public comment.
- The agency will still “solicit comment, review all comments received, and revise the guidance documents as appropriate,” but not prior to publication. Each guidance document will note the relevant docket number(s) for submitting comments.
- Guidance documents related to COVID-19 will be accessible online on an FDA webpage: “Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).” They are also accessible on the FDA’s “COVID-19-Related Guidance Documents for Industry, FDA Staff, and Other Stakeholders” page, and from: “Search for FDA Guidance Documents.”
- Rather than a separate Notice of Availability (NOA) for each guidance document, the FDA periodically will publish a consolidated NOA for the various guidance documents related to COVID-19. The consolidated NOA will include instructions for submitting comments.
- The FDA intends to establish a separate docket for each of the agency centers or offices that may issue guidance documents related to COVID-19. Table 1 lists the FDA centers/offices and their docket numbers.
|Docket title for each FDA center or office||Docket number|
|Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) COVID-19||FDA-2020-D-1136|
|Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) COVID-19||FDA-2020-D-1137|
|Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) COVID-19||FDA-2020-D-1138|
|Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) COVID-19||FDA-2020-D-1139|
|Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) COVID-19||FDA-2020-D-1140|
|Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) COVID-19||FDA-2020-D-1141|
|Office of the Commissioner (OC) COVID-19||FDA-2020-D-1142|
|Office of Regulatory Affairs (ORA) COVID-19||FDA-2020-D-1143|
Table 1. Dockets for public comments on FDA COVID-19 guidance documents
21 CFR 10.115 , Good guidance practices, describes the typical processes the FDA follows when developing and issuing guidance documents.
The FDA published the agency’s first COVID-19-specific guidance on February 29, then issued an update to it on March 16: Policy for Diagnostic Tests for Coronavirus Disease-2019 during the Public Health Emergency. It took immediate effect. [The agency subsequently held a public workshop on the guidance to engage with clinical laboratories and commercial manufacturers that are developing or have developed diagnostic tests for SARS-CoV-2.] The FDA issued 13 pandemic-related guidance documents between March 14 and March 26 on topics ranging from clinical trial conduct and adverse event reporting to ventilators and alcohol-based hand sanitizers.
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If you didn't know zero waste is a lifestyle movement where people stop using one-time use products and try to avoid anything wrapped in plastic which in the end will diminish the total amount of garbage you produce and recycling. Recycling is OK in this lifestyle, but it should also be cut backed also. For example, instead of using a plastic water bottle everyday invest in a stainless steel one and a water filter pitcher which will stop 365 plastic bottles from ending up in landfills every year which don't decompose for hundreds of years and save will also save you money in the end. A person going zero waste also needs to know that it can sometimes be more expensive though as you may travel further for a bulk store where you end up paying more for a pound of a certain product.
Zero waste is a slow process
Before deciding to follow this lifestyle I never realized the amount of plastic that is used in our everyday life. From plastic bags to the grocery store but also excessive packaging of items. If it is in a cardboard box, why does the item needed to also be wrapped in plastic? If producers even just got rid of all plastic containers for glass that would make a big change. So shopping is harder and you definitely start to question what is societal norms.
With the change, you also realized that no one is perfect in this lifestyle.
As what you think is all good and cause no waste because its recyclable could actually not be because of the plastic liner. Or you wanted to try something for a long time and you never realized that you are creating garbage from grabbing the item. But most importantly you have to go against what most college student love which is free stuff because it will only just become waste in the end because you never actually needed it. But also you may seem weird for carrying around a package of travel utensils around to avoid plastic or having a glass container and cloth napkin ready in your bag for an emergency.
But in the end, realizing that you are making the difference in waste being produced makes all the problems you face and the looks be all right because in the end your helping the world.
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In this historical photo from the U.S. space agency, the Lockheed Martin/Boeing Tier III- (minus) unpiloted aerial vehicle is inspected by NASA personnel September 14, 1995, following its arrival at the Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California.
The Tier III Minus project utilized Dryden ground facilities during the flight test program. The vehicle was developed by Lockheed Martin Skunk Works and Boeing Defense and Space Group to satisfy a goal of the Defense Airborne Reconnaissance Office (DARO) to supply responsive and sustained surveillance and reconnaissance data from anywhere within enemy territory, day or night, in all types of weather. Dubbed DarkStar, it had a wing span of 69 feet and was designed to fly above 45,000 feet at subsonic speeds on missions lasting more than eight hours.
The first DarkStar prototype made its first flight on March 29, 1996. At the begininning of its second flight, on April 22, 1996, it crashed on takeoff, and was destroyed. The DarkStar's unusual shape was dictated by the requirement to orbit its target conducting surveillance while still remaining stealthy. Whereas aircraft like the F-117 are designed to be more stealthy from the front, the DarkStar is designed to be more stealthy from the sides.
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Dentistry is changing rapidly. Being successful and efficient means staying on top of the newest trends. The Northern ILAGD on Friday, October 27, 2017 presented Dr. Lee Ann Brady who offered the top clinical tips and techniques she is teaching. Some are tried and true approaches that remain successful, while others introduce new materials and approaches. Tips included were prevention, posterior composites and indirect all ceramics. The interactive lecture also presented a systemized approach to treatment planning and case presentation. The comprehensive approach covers the areas of esthetics, function and health. Participant’s learned how to put the system into practice by actively treatment planning multiple cases during the program, and discussing them with peers, then seeing how the cases were ultimately managed. Dr. Brady quoted, “You only treat what you plan, You only plan what you diagnose, You only diagnose what you see, What do you see?” Northern Illinois next course is on Friday, April 6, 2018 with Dr. Karl Koerner presenting Oral Surgery. | <urn:uuid:a45212dd-9a8e-4c0e-bdbd-d9a8febccc1c> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://ilagd.org/northern-ilagd-presents-todays-top-clinical-tips-the-art-of-treatment-planning-and-case-presentation-dr-lee-ann-brady/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571246.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811073058-20220811103058-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.958714 | 208 | 1.851563 | 2 |
RYTHM Engages Community as Maharani Learning Lab Embarks on a New Chapter
RYTHM Foundation recently organised an event to introduce the Maharani Learning Programme to families from low-income households in Selangor, Malaysia.
With each passing day, girls worldwide face barriers to education caused by poverty, cultural norms and practices, poor infrastructure, violence, and fragility.
According to UNICEF, 129 million girls are out of school worldwide. Approximately 67 million are of upper-secondary school age, 32 million primary school age, and 30 million lower-secondary age. In addition, girls are more than twice as likely to be out of school in countries affected by conflict.
Ensuring all girls and young women get an education is a priority for many world bodies and organisations, including RYTHM Foundation, the QI Group’s social impact initiative.
An endeavour seeing to this prerogative is RYTHM’s Maharani Learning Lab (MLL) programme. The initiative focuses on guiding vulnerable girls from low-income and minority communities to empower them to develop holistically and improve their lives. Since MLL’s inception in 2010, RYTHM has worked with over 8,000 adolescent girls with tuition in core subjects, computer classes, self-discovery camps, and mentoring.
Initially active in Sungai Siput, Perak, the Foundation is now creating a new chapter for MLL in the Klang Valley to include the teaching approach of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
Santhi explains the MLL programme to young girls from Damansara Damai.
Nurturing Community Changemakers
We recently organised an event to introduce the programme to families from low-income households in Damansara Damai, Selangor. The Head of RYTHM, Santhi Periasamy, showed the Foundation’s plans for the community’s girls.
“We aspire to provide a holistic programme that nurtures girls through academic advancement, technology and digital skills coaching, and personal development,” Santhi said.
“Education is the greatest equaliser, and we want to equip them with the knowledge, skills and opportunities to build better lives. While academic achievement remains necessary and is the key to success, acquiring digital skills has become critical.
“These competencies are essential for students to thrive in the future. Subjects like coding and robotics are niche skills that we will incorporate into the MLL programme in Damansara Damai,” Santhi added.
She appealed to parents to register their daughters for the programme. “Every girl not only deserves an equal chance to survive but also thrive. We want your young daughters to become changemakers in your community.
RYTHM’s Maharani Learning Lab provides girls with the opportunity to become changemakers.
Addressing the Prevailing Issues
Community figures point to numerous setbacks affecting the district’s young, with the prevailing social issues heightening the vulnerability of girls from the area. For example, according to neighbouring Bukit Lanjan community leader T. Loganathan, many families cannot afford tuition for their children.
“It is especially difficult for families with many children. So many miss out on initiatives like this because they have to care for their younger siblings after school while their parents try to earn a living,” Loganathan explained.
Tamil Vaani, a teacher from a vernacular school in neighbouring Sungai Buloh, pointed to school dropouts and truancy as significant concerns.
“There are five clusters of People Housing Projects and low-cost apartments in the area, each with as many as 19 densely-populated blocks. The capacity of the two primary schools and one secondary school catering to these populations is limited,” Ms Tamil noted. “As a result, some children have to travel further to other communes to attend school.”
Loganathan appreciated the preamble to MLL and welcomed the programme’s establishment in the locality.
“This is a good programme because there is a growing realisation by impoverished families that girls deserve equal opportunities. Girls have been looked over for too long. The Maharani Learning Lab is a commendable programme for how it will benefit girls with academic and skills-building guidance.”
He pledged to engage with the area’s other community leaders to “support this programme and get more youngsters to sign up. RYTHM Foundation can count on our help.”
Ms Tamil added, “This locality has not seen a sustainable intervention programme by any other social impact organisation to address these issues. Therefore, establishing the Maharani Learning Lab programme in this locality is crucial and strategic.”
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KOHIMA: While the Hornbill Festival in Kisama village in Nagaland brings together culture and cuisine of various Naga clans throughout Nagaland, Naga tribes from neighbouring Manipur, which has a sizeable Naga population feel left out in the festival as the Nagas from neighbouring Manipur are never invited in the festival.
For many of the Manipuri Nagas, visiting Hornbill Festival gives them a glimpse of their past. While they feel inclusion of culture and cuisine of Naga tribes from Manipur would have been a great PR exercise in terms of ‘greater Nagalim’ movement which seeks inclusion of Naga dominated areas of Manipur, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh into Nagaland, officials organising the festival say inclusion of Naga tribes from other states would make the event very political and hence, controversial.
“Living in the Imphal Valley, our culture has mixed with the local Meitei culture in terms of food, dressing and language. Visiting the festival gives us an opportunity to know how our ancestors from the hills were before our migration to the valley,” said Richard Kamei. “It would have been great if culture of Naga clans from Manipur were also upheld in the festival,” he said. For Gaichinglieu Remai of Maogate, the border of Manipur and Nagaland, Kohima is closer than Imphal and culture of her tribe is similar to Naga clans of Nagaland than of Manipur. However, still she feels unwanted.
“Had the festival truly upheld the Naga culture in northeast and Myanmar, then clans from Manipur, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Naga dominated areas of Myanmar ought to have a place in the Hornbill Festival. However, we don’t have a place here,” she said. The boundaries of Manipur state were based on the princely state with seat in Imphal and that of Nagaland was loosely formulated by the British.
Though the Hindu kings of Imphal ruled over the Nagas, Kukis and Paites of the surrounding hills, autonomy was greatly exerted and cultural exchanges and kinship ties with Nagas of Nagaland and Assam was very common and celebrated. The Greater Nagalim movement seeks inclusion of these Naga-inhabited areas into Nagaland, which the others states are fighting tooth and nail. Thuingaleng Muivah, the general secretary of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (Isak-Muivah), a militant organisation seeking independence of Nagaland from India and which is currently in ceasefire with the Indian government in Nagaland, hails from Shongran village in Ukhrul district of Manipur.
A few years ago he had attempted to visit his village but was denied permission by the Manipur government due to fears of worsening law and order in the Naga inhabited areas of Manipur due to his visit. Some of the visitors from Manipur feel the inclusion of Manipuri Naga clans in Hornbill Festival would have given out a political statement. “Had Manipuri Nagas been included in Hornbill, we could have shown a united face as only Nagas, which would have bolstered our political stance of inclusion of all Naga inhabited areas under one political boundary,” said Apao Kamei of Ukhrul who has travelled all the way to the festival.
However, this ‘political stance’ is what is preventing the Nagaland government to include the Nagas of other states. “This is an apolitical secular festival. We don’t want to invite controversy and rebuke by including Nagas from other states. Also, we have non-Naga groups like Kukis and Kacharis in the fest. Including Nagas from other states would mean leaving them out. In politically complex Northeast, one small step would mean a big change with further repercussions,” said a top official of the state government who spoke on strict condition of anonymity.
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What is type 2 Diabetes?
Type 2 diabetes is a severe condition where the insulin your pancreas makes can’t work effectively. What causes type 2 diabetes?
We all require insulin to live. It does a necessary task. It permits the glucose in our blood to enter our cells and sustain our bodies.
Your body still breaks down carbohydrate from your food and drink and turns it into glucose when you have type 2 diabetes. The pancreas then reacts to this by releasing insulin. Since this insulin can’t work correctly, your blood sugar levels keep increasing. This implies more insulin is launched.
For some people with type 2 diabetes this can eventually tire the pancreas out, suggesting their body earns less and less insulin. This can cause even higher blood glucose levels and mean you are at risk of hyperglycaemia.
Is type 2 diabetes major?
Around 90% of people with diabetes in the UK have type 2. It is major condition and can be lifelong.
If left neglected, high sugar levels in your blood can seriously harm parts of your body, including your eyes, heart and feet. These are called the problems of diabetes However with the best treatment and care, you can live well with type 2 diabetes and reduce your danger of establishing them.
Managing type 2 diabetes
Learning how to live with type 2 diabetes can be challenging, however we’ll help you to find what works for you. Some individuals can handle it through much healthier eating, being more active or slimming down. However ultimately the majority of people will need medication to bring their blood sugar level down to their target level.
Can type 2 diabetes be treated?
There is no remedy for type 2 diabetes, however some people are able to put their diabetes into remission. This suggests that your blood sugar levels are healthy and you do not need to take diabetes medication anymore. Remission can be life-altering, however it’s not possible for everyone.
Treatments for type 2 diabetes
There are a variety of various ways you can deal with type 2 diabetes, such as making healthy lifestyle choices, utilizing insulin or taking medication. Your health care team will help you to find the right treatment for you. This can decrease your danger of developing problems and help you to live well with diabetes.
Symptoms and signs of type 2 diabetes.
When you have type 2 diabetes your body can’t get enough glucose into your cells, so a common symptom is feeling extremely exhausted. There are likewise other signs to watch out for. These consist of feeling thirsty, going to the toilet a lot and dropping weight without trying to.
The symptoms of type 2 diabetes can establish more slowly than the signs of type 1 diabetes, making the condition harder to spot. That’s why a lot of individuals do not get any signs, or don’t notice them.
Some people likewise don’t think the signs are crucial, so don’t ask for aid. This implies some individuals can live for as much as ten years with type 2 diabetes prior to being detected.
Threat elements of type 2 diabetes.
There are a number of aspects that can impact your danger of establishing type 2 diabetes. Since the signs of type 2 diabetes are not always obvious, it’s truly crucial to be knowledgeable about these risk aspects. They can consist of:
- your age
- Bro, sis or kid with diabetes if you have a parent
- your ethnic culture
- high blood pressure
- being overweight
Freshly detected with type 2 diabetes.
Understanding where to start following a type 2 medical diagnosis can be an obstacle. You may feel overloaded, however it is very important to know there isn’t a one-size fits all method to managing the condition.
As using the info on this page to comprehend your condition, you can satisfy other individuals with type 2 diabetes in our Knowing Zone. You’ll hear recommendations from others in your position, and get useful tools to assist you feel more confident managing your condition. r pancreas can’t mWant to know more?
Whether you are freshly identified, looking to improve your diabetes management, or in requirement of info to support others, we are here to help. We’ve got lots more information about:
Preventing type 2 diabetes
Did you know that around 3 in 5 cases of type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed? Our details about preventing type 2 will show you the actions you can take to minimize your threat of developing the condition.
Examining your blood glucose levels
Inspecting your blood sugar level levels is a crucial part of managing your diabetes, so we’ll take you through how to examine them and what your readings indicate.
And we have actually also got more details about what happens your blood sugar levels get too low, called a hypo, or too expensive, called a hyper, so that you know the signs and indications to keep an eye out for.
Coping with type 2 diabetes
Having type 2 diabetes can bring up lots of concerns about your lifestyle, but we’re here with the answers. From nutritional suggestions and recipes to help you know what to consume when you have type 2 diabetes, to guidance about keeping active and remaining fit– we’re here to support you.
We have actually also got more info for various age groups, such as youths and older people, along with useful school guidance for parents of kids with diabetes.
Type 2 diabetes is also associated with other health conditions, such as thyroid illness and dental problems. It’s important to be knowledgeable about these, so make sure to read our information about diabetes associated conditions.
Type 2 diabetes is a complex condition, and it may appear like there’s a great deal of information to take in. If you’re feeling worried or stressed, we have actually got psychological assistance and recommendations that you might discover valuable.
For some individuals, managing their diabetes with innovation can be life-changing. We likewise know it can be overwhelming if you’re not sure where to start. Our information and guidance about diabetes innovation will help you comprehend what the different types of tech do and how to access them, so you can find what works for you.
Research study into type 2 diabetes
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Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and Adm. Mike Mullen, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee in favor of dropping the armed forces’ 16-year-old “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy, and for the first time allowing openly gay men and women to serve in the U.S. military.
“No matter how I look at the issue, I cannot escape being troubled by the fact that we have in place a policy which forces young men and women to lie about who they are in order to defend their fellow citizens,” Adm. Mike Mullen, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told the Senate Armed Services Committee. He said it was his personal and professional belief that “allowing homosexuals to serve openly would be the right thing to do.”
When President Bill Clinton attempted to address this issue early in his first term, the ensuing controversy sidetracked his administration, and resulted in the insulting and unworkable half-measure we have today. But it increasingly looks like President Obama need expend little political capital to fulfill this particular campaign promise.
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F.E.A.S.T. at VisArts (Funding Emerging Art with Sustainable Tactics) is a bridge between artists and the community. F.E.A.S.T. is designed to use community-driven financial support to democratically fund projects that use art and creative thinking to impact the community. Funding for this grant comes from the donations of attendees and participants who will listen to & review a series of project proposals, and converse with the artists and thinkers behind each idea. Attendees cast a vote for their favorite proposal, and by the end of the event, the artist who garners the most votes is awarded a grant comprised of the event donations. Tickets by donation, $10 minimum, 100% of donations go to fund the micro grant of up to $2000. | <urn:uuid:6ac58c56-b561-4534-abaf-1d256e06c317> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.visartscenter.org/f-e-a-s-t-at-visarts/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571097.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810010059-20220810040059-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.960425 | 162 | 1.5 | 2 |
Introduction: The pharmaceutical trade faces some distinctive challenges and goes by main modifications in working procedures as a result of elevated regulatory scrutiny equivalent to – stringent security and high quality laws, mixed with the impact of improvements in medical science and healthcare, and a posh and dear design-to-market course of (from product idea and growth to market supply). Laws and regulatory compliance is a authorized requirement mandated by the regulatory businesses to make sure public well being and security.
With blockbuster medicine representing greater than $50 billion in annual income coming off patent within the subsequent few years pharma corporations are contending with a sequence of challenges which can have an effect on their revenues. It takes a mean of 15 years and greater than $800 million to convey new product from the analysis stage to market. Throughout this course of the company’s evaluate and approval is very depending on the standard of knowledge submitted to the regulatory businesses. Pragmatic shift in regulatory setting The demand for globally acceptable merchandise heightens the crucial for harmonization of regulatory necessities to lend effectivity and value effectiveness to the method of product growth, manufacturing and expediency to world entry. Lots of the world pharma corporations are publicly pursuing aggressive progress methods in commercially essential rising markets together with the BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China) international locations in addition to others equivalent to Mexico, South Korea and the Center East area. On this respect, a very “global” regulatory affairs group must foster native data, cultural understanding and private contacts in these markets to assist bold business methods by reaching well timed and full approvals, and in the end market entry. Equally, as digital submissions proceed to switch paper, corporations can now be extra versatile about the place they find the assets delivering enterprise processes. Challenges for pharma trade Nonetheless, the regulatory businesses are working in the direction of the harmonization of laws and regulatory pointers at world stage pharma trade is dealing with powerful time assembly these targets as the person necessities of member states nonetheless stays unbiased of harmonized ideas. Altering laws Because the creating nation’s economic system is rising they’re emphasizing extra on the general public well being and their well-being. The regulated international locations like Europe, US is emphasizing on extra stringent pointers and regulation regarding the growth and manufacturing of the medicine for human use. Gone are the times when the emphasis was given solely on high quality, now the regulators have change into extra demanding and anticipating the trade to match the requirements which adjust to the ideas equivalent to high quality by house, high quality by design, high quality danger administration. The anticipated modifications and challenges within the regulatory pointers are: High quality by design which shall be mandated by regulatory businesses and can change into necessary by January 2013. FDA expects generic medicine producer to implement high quality by design (QBD) into their ANDA Module Three part 3.2 P.2 Pharmaceutical Product Improvement by 2013.
Conclusion In view of the regulatory harmonization globally and its ever growing complexities, proactively managing regulatory complexities worldwide turns into the prime concern for any group. The pharma sector is rising at 40-41% each year when in comparison with the opposite sectors. The US marketplace for outsourced pharma companies which incorporates regulatory, R&D, manufacturing – is rising on the price of 10-12% yearly. Pharma corporations will proceed to gasoline a lot of this progress as they outsource an growing variety of services and products. Pharma alliance or partnership holds value profit benefit by decreasing big quantities of capital outlay for producing newest know-how in-house. Outsourcing scale back the general prices by 30-35%.We will discover extra associated articles on pharma merchandise from our web site. | <urn:uuid:37f286b8-7b0d-49b4-a7a5-103d06906afd> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.abouthealthylife.org/medical-services/challenges-and-alternatives-for-pharma-business.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571097.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810010059-20220810040059-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.936411 | 741 | 1.9375 | 2 |
I have written a bash script that performs 100 iterations of a programme. The output for each of these iterations has 14 lines, but I only need the 14th one for the rest of my analyses (AKA the last line).
I've read the answers to similar questions, but they all assume named lines for the output; whereas the 10th line of my output looks like this:
1 0 0.005 63.01
With no name for
grep to hold on to.
I would like to take this 10th line, and for each iteration done in the bash script, attach the output to the bottom of another file (
total_output.txt) like so:
left right p-value ratio 1 0 0.005 63.01 1 0 0.02 67.23
And so on for each iteration. Preferably, this would be in the same bash script as well and without having to save out the programme output for each iteration.
I'm still pretty new to Linux and bash scripting, so apologies if this question seems stupid. I couldn't really understand how to apply the answers to similar questions to my problem. | <urn:uuid:e08aafb2-7157-40bc-96df-01d8ee4cee99> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://unix.stackexchange.com/questions/659447/add-last-line-of-output-to-separate-file-in-bash | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571246.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811073058-20220811103058-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.941976 | 236 | 1.554688 | 2 |
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