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The term “Tier 1” gets used quite liberally and frequently by many solar companies who use it to describe their solar panels as being of a high quality. This is in fact incorrect. The Tier 1 ranking scale is orchestrated by Bloomberg New Energy Finance Corporation and is used to rank solar panel manufacturers in terms of their bank-ability or financial stability.
One may quite rightly assume that a Tier 1 ranking has more to do with financial stability rather than product quality – and the answer is Yes. Bloomberg defines a Tier 1 solar manufacturer as “those which have provided products to five different projects which have been financed by five different banks in the past two years”.
That being said, a bank would not fund a large-scale project worth say $200 million dollars if the product used was likely to fail in the short-term thus, inadvertently, a Tier 1 solar panel is a high-quality panel, or should we say a solar panel that is designed to produce power for as long as the expected lifespan which is 25 years. The other reason why one can assume that a Tier 1 solar panel is a quality panel is based on the criteria set by Bloomberg in that only solar panel manufacturers that own their own manufacturing facility can be included for review. If a solar company outsources the manufacturing of its panels then it will not be included on the Tier 1 list. If a company owns its own manufacturing facility, then you know that there will be strict quality control guidelines in place which ultimately will result in a better and more reliable product. Companies have invested in their own manufacturing are also investing in research and development of their product. Simply put – they want their solar module to be better than a competitor’s solar module. Having a competitive advantage (say for example a higher efficiency panel) over similar manufacturers can lead to better sales.
It is important to note that only a very small percentage of the world’s solar panel manufacturers achieve Tier 1 ranking so be very wary if a solar company makes a claim that their solar panel is a Tier 1 panel.
OffGrid Australia’s Tier 1 solar panels comes from recognized world leading panel manufacturers i.e. Jinko Solar, JA Solar, Talesun and Astronergy. In June 2018 Jinko Solar was ranked as the world’s leading solar PV module supplier and Talesun is ranked as one of the top 10 Tier 1 solar module manufacturers in the world by Bloomberg.
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*Each star represents a training site for the 2017-2018 ICARED rural health initiative.
The Improved Care and Provision of Rural Access to Eliminate Health Disparities (ICARED) initiative began through a collaborative partnership between the University of South Carolina School of Medicine and the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in 2015 to expand programs training, recruiting and retaining primary care physicians in rural and underserved areas.
In 2017-2018, as part of the University of South Carolina School of Medicine’s ICARED rural health initiative, our faculty team trained 77 social work and other health profession students in rural health practice and skills, conducted 9 trainings across South Carolina that reached almost 140 health professionals, and created resources related to rural health and the recruitment and retention of behavioral health practitioners in rural SC for state agencies.
The South Carolina Rural Health Workforce Innovations project is a collaborative effort between the University of South Carolina College of Social Work and the South Carolina Center for Rural and Primary Healthcare that aims to support and develop sustainable rural and primary healthcare education in South Carolina through rural health workforce training and research.
We strive for a future where all South Carolinians have access to high value, quality health care.
Our program aims to address rural healthcare needs in South Carolina by promoting the recruitment and retention of providers, examining the barriers to telehealth utilization, providing resource development opportunities, and training health profession students in the unique needs of rural residents in South Carolina.
Our program aligns with the South Carolina Rural Health Action Plan, as we aim to address "access to and availability of health services" and "coordinates and establishes resource development opportunities to address workforce development".
To continue to spirit of the ICARED initiative, The College of Social Work (COSW) has partnered with the Center for Rural and Primary Healthcare to create the Rural Health Workforce Innovations project. Ultimately, we hope to help train social work students for rural practice and to improve the retention of behavioral health practitioners in rural South Carolina. To further the training and education of our social work students, our team has developed a series of course modules for social work classes that focus on rural health practice issues and skills. The modules consist of materials from the South Carolina Office of Rural Health, best practice information about rural health service delivery and interprofessional teamwork, and case studies about interprofessional rural health care. The modules have been developed for asynchronous online delivery to students, so they can be refined and delivered beyond the life of this project at the COSW. In addition, the COSW has placed over twenty social work students in rural health field placement internships to receive in-vivo immersion training on rural health.
Our team has also partnered with the South Carolina Area Health Consortium (AHEC) to achieve our aim to improve the retention of behavioral health practitioners in rural South Carolina areas. Through our partnership we have scheduled and will be providing in-person trainings in 8 rural areas throughout South Carolina that can reach 22 of the state's Disease Hotspot Counties:
The trainings provide a framework for understanding recruitment and retention in rural SC interprofessional health services, as well as strategies to enhance retention efforts of health professionals in rural areas. We also hope to promote professional connections and resource sharing by offering some time to network with interprofessional colleagues in attendance.
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'Canned' (i) was a British naval bombardment of Italian coastal positions and dumps at Banda Alula in Italian Somaliland (28 November 1940).
The undertaking fell within the British naval programme to ensure the effective protection of convoys passing in either direction along the Red Sea between the Suez Canal and the Arabian Sea. For a time this task was assigned to the New Zealand light cruiser Leander, which was the senior ship of the Red Sea force for almost six months. On 2 July 1940, in the eastern approaches to the Gulf of Aden, the cruiser and two sloops met BN.1, the first convoy from Bombay, of nine merchant vessels including six tankers. Northbound for Suez, this convoy was escorted through the Red Sea to a position beyond Port Sudan where the first southbound convoy, BS.1, was met and the respective escorts changed over. This convoy was dispersed 200 miles (320 km) east of Aden on 15 July.
Varied only by brief visits to Aden for fuel, stores and maintenance, this was Leander's routine for almost five months, during which the cruiser steamed more than 30,000 miles (48280 km) in company with slow convoys and averaged only five days a month in harbour.
The Italians attempted to intervene with their Red Sea force of submarines, but these were ineffectual and checked by the destruction of five boats and the capture of a sixth during the latter part of June. Thereafter the boats gave little trouble, and their only success against the ships escorted by Leander was the sinking, on 6 September, of an elderly Greek tanker which had straggled far behind the BN.4 convoy.
Italian aircraft were equally unenterprising: these made the occasional hit-and-run raids on Aden and a number of convoys, but hit no ship though one vessel of the BN.5 convoy was damaged by a near miss on 20 September and towed to Aden.
A break in the monotony of convoy escort came in the early hours of 21 October as the BN.7 convoy passed to the east of the approaches to Massawa. The British sloop Auckland sighted and engaged two Italian destroyers, the Australian sloop Yarra joining in shortly before the Italian ships turned away. Two torpedoes failed to hit the Australian ship. Leander steamed to intercept the Italian ships and opened fire, first on one and then on the other, before they disappeared into haze. The cruiser then returned to the convoy. An hour later the British destroyer Kimberley reported that she was heading to intercept the Italian ships off Harmil island at dawn. At 05.50 Kimberley sighted one destroyer in that locality. The two ships opened fire on each other and a few minutes later a shore battery joined in the action. Kimberley closed to 5,000 yards (4570 m) and by 06.25 the destroyer Francesco Nullo had stopped, on fire and listing heavily. The Italians abandoned their ship, which was sunk by two torpedoes. Kimberley then engaged the shore battery until she was hit in the engine room, but the two Italian guns were silenced.
Leander left the convoy and steamed at high speed to the assistance of Kimberley, which the cruiser took in tow outside the reefs at 10.00. A few minutes later Italian aircraft attacked, dropping 15 bombs which burst in a line about 200 yards (185 m) ahead of Leander, and two others which failed to explode. The cruiser and her tow took station astern of the convoy at 12.45.
Leander was relieved by a sister ship, the Australian Hobart, on 26 November 1940. In less than five months the New Zealand cruiser had escorted 18 convoys totalling 396 ships of some 2.5 million tons and comprising numerous troop transports and supply ships, as well as many oil tankers. These were about one-third of the troops and supplies carried through the Red Sea during the period.
By this time the British blockade was largely effective in preventing supplies reaching the Italians in Somaliland and Eritrea.
When it was learned that a factory at Banda Alula had completed the manufacture of 1,000 cases of tinned fish for consumption in Somaliland, Leander was ordered to carry out 'Canned' (i) with the object of demolishing the factory and the radio station at Banda Alula, some 32 miles (52 km) to the west of Cape Guardafui at the tip of the Horn of Africa.
When Leander arrived off the place on the morning of 28 November, her floatplane bombed the radio station and, after learning that the factory be abandoned, shelled it at a mean range of 4,000 yards (3660 m), the 98 rounds from her 6-in (152-mm) guns causing considerable damage and setting the buildings on fire. After recovering her floatplane once this had made a second attack on the radio station, Leander steamed to Bombay, which she reached on 2 December. Here the ship was refitted over a period of 25 days before departing the Indian port on 27 December, escorting a convoy of 29 ships when it entered the Red Sea. The cruiser returned with a southbound convoy to Aden and arrived at Colombo in Ceylon on 21 January 1941. | <urn:uuid:953eeac5-d4b7-48f1-8fbc-e17586b9a596> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://codenames.info/operation/canned-i/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571719.48/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812140019-20220812170019-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.978353 | 1,089 | 2.4375 | 2 |
Frenemies: We All Have Them. Here’s what to do about them.
In 2009, President Obama entered the White House for his first day on the job carrying Doris Kearns Goodwin’s A Team of Rivals, a biography about the leadership of Abraham Lincoln. A media buzz swiftly ensued as political pundits speculated about the symbolism of the President entering the Oval Office with that particular book in hand. The buzz reached such a high that media correspondents decided to interview the biographer herself.
During her interview, Goodwin discussed the two aspects of Lincoln’s administration and leadership he was most famous for: The Emancipation Proclamation and his savvy in “frenemy” engagement. Lincoln positioned his biggest critics as cabinet members and his opponents were often members of his inner sanctum leadership circles.
I believe President Obama took Lincoln’s biography into his first day on the job to signify his plan to strategically engage the frenemies he would inherit by default. Like Lincoln and Obama, every leader experiences ‘frenemy’ encounters and has to develop and implement a frenemy engagement strategy.
What is a frenemy?
I define a frenemy as an individual who respects and loathes you at the same time. Frenemies are as pervasive as air — they are everywhere, at times invisible, but their presence is always felt. A frenemy is someone with whom you may find yourself implicitly or explicitly in both competition and collaboration with. With frenemies, you can’t tell when a compliment is actually a complaint. Frenemies are people who don’t know if they really wish you well or just wish they thought of the idea first. Truth is, frenemies come in differing degrees and are more than polished versions of the proverbial “hater.”
Are often our biggest critics and watch our every move
Mysteriously find ways to travel in the same circles you do
See qualities in us they like, admire, or respect, but for some reason, feel threatened by our light
Stalk our social media sites, but never “like” a single post
Want to stay close enough to witness, experience, and draw from our shine, but simultaneously resent, criticize, or devalue the light that radiates from us
Can be family members, childhood friends, colleagues, board members, former coaches and mentors, and even people we only know by association
The best way to head off frenemy activity is by being proactive. Who are the frenemies in your circles? How can you strategically position yourself (and them) in a way that protects your heart, vision, and interests? Frenemies will be thorny no matter where they are, but being proactive may provide greater control in setting boundaries to control the level and extent of access frenemies have to you.
ONE LAST THING…
The human condition means that each of us has frenemy capacity. If we are not careful and in sync with checking our own behavior, emotions, responses, and motives, we can easily slip into frenemy mode with people we see walking in their purpose in ways we wish we were.
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Sandstone is simply rock made from grains of sand which are cemented together with silica calcite. It is usually buff, brown, or reddish brown. Some sandstone is very soft, but some is hard enough to use in building.
Sandstone is easily eroded by wind and water . The formations that are left are often quite fantastic.
It is found worldwide, usually where ancient seas or rivers flowed.
Can you explain what's happening in the diagram?
Discuss this with your partner.
Look at these great sandstone formations!
Capitol Reef National Park
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Apr 30, 2021 · The data quality dimension of timeliness is a user expectation. If your information isn’t ready exactly when you need it, it doesn’t fulfill that dimension. Validity. Validity is a data quality dimension that refers to information that doesn’t conform to a specific format or doesn’t follow business rules. A popular example is birthdays ...
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A Guide for Data Quality (DQ) and 6 Data Quality Dimensions
Feb 22, 2022 · Here we are considering two timeliness data quality examples. Late for business; Lag in the data capture; a. Late For Business Process; A Pizza restaurant promises to deliver a pizza within 50 minutes. But the order booking clerk for some reason enters the data two hours late. In this case, the data is correct by themselves but for the business ...
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TIMELINESS | meaning in the Cambridge English Dictionary
timeliness definition: 1. the fact or quality of happening at the best possible time or at the right time: 2. the fact or…. Learn more.
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We apply the UK Data Protection Act (incorporating the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)) to all our global operations unless the local equivalent law is stronger. ... Examples would include economic situation, health, personal preferences or interests and location. You have the right not to be subject to a solely automated decision ...
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Jul 01, 2022 · Disclaimer Examples. Generate a Disclaimer in just a few minutes "Views Expressed" Disclaimer. A "views expressed" disclaimer is typically seen on blogs or other online media publications, posts or articles that are more opinionated than factual in nature. They're seen most often in personal opinion writing by experts or professionals working in the same …
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Sep 11, 2017 · The following are examples of data controls. Data Quality Processes to ensure the accuracy, completeness, credibility and timeliness of data. Audit Trail Capturing logs such that data access can't go unnoticed. Allows incidents to be investigated. Information Security
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Data set - Wikipedia
A data set (or dataset) is a collection of data.In the case of tabular data, a data set corresponds to one or more database tables, where every column of a table represents a particular variable, and each row corresponds to a given record of the data set in question. The data set lists values for each of the variables, such as for example height and weight of an object, for each member …
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Data model - Wikipedia
A data model is an abstract model that organizes elements of data and standardizes how they relate to one another and to the properties of real-world entities.For instance, a data model may specify that the data element representing a car be composed of a number of other elements which, in turn, represent the color and size of the car and define its owner.
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Real-time data - Wikipedia
Real-time data (RTD) is information that is delivered immediately after collection.There is no delay in the timeliness of the information provided. Real-time data is often used for navigation or tracking. Such data is usually processed using real-time computing although it can also be stored for later or off-line data analysis.. Real-time data is not the same as dynamic data.
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How to Use CSS3 Text Shadows and Internet Explorer Filters
Text shadows are one of the really nice capabilities that came along with CSS3 (and secretly a boon for SEO). They allow designers to eliminate the use of images for headers where you wanted drop shadows to create 3D-looking text, turning what was once spider-unfriendly headers into spider-friendly readable text that makes both designers and SEOs happy.
The text-shadow is supported by current versions of Firefox, Safari, and Chrome. Unfortunately, Internet Explorer is way behind the times with this implementation of CSS3 and requires that you use their proprietary Filters which do not render as nice of effects.
How to Create CSS3 Text Shadows for Firefox, Safari, and Chrome
The quickest way to create the code for your text shadows is to use a generator. being a visual person, my personal favorite is https://css3generator.com/ since I can see exactly what the code will render like and can tweak away until content without repeatedly uploading a style sheet and refreshing my browser over and over.
Your other option is to write the code yourself. It’s pretty simple to do since the syntax is very straightforward:
text-shadow: h-shadow v-shadow blur color;
- h-shadow Required. The position of the horizontal shadow. Negative values are allowed
- v-shadow Required. The position of the vertical shadow. Negative values are allowed
- blur Optional. The blur distance
- color Optional. The color of the shadow. Look at CSS Color Values for a complete list of possible color values
text-shadow: 1px 1px #CCCCCC;
Heading With a Text Shadow
How to Create CSS3 Text Shadows for Internet Explorer
Personally, I am not a fan of how the DropShadow fillet for Internet Explorer renders, particularly at small sizes. I’ve included the code information here for your testing, but personally, I still use conditional statements to substitute images or other text effects for Internet Explorer rather than using this code.
Drop Shadow Filter
filter: dropshadow(color=#, offx=, offy=);
- color Color for the drop shadow effect. Hex value.
- offX Number of pixels shadow is offset in x-axis
- offY Number of pixels shadow is offset in y-axis
- positive Optional. Non-zero value create drop shadow for any non-transparent pixel, false or zero value creates shadow for any transparent pixel in visual object.
filter: dropshadow(color=#CCCCCC, offx=1, offy=1, Positive=1);
Heading With a Text Shadow in IE
filter: shadow(color=#, direction=);
- Color Sets or retrieves the value of the color applied with the filter.
- Direction Sets or retrieves the direction that the filter’s effect is offset.
- Enabled Optional. Sets or retrieves a value that indicates whether the filter is enabled.
- Strength Optional. Sets or retrieves the distance, in pixels, that a filter effect extends.
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A group of 130 migrants from Eritrea were held for ransom in the desert, according to testimony from survivors that led to the arrest of a Somali man in Italy accused of being one of the traffickers.
The Somali, Libyan militiamen and Sudanese traffickers all took part in the alleged assaults in a detention centre in Sabha — an oasis in the desert in southwest Libya — that prosecutor Maurizio Scalia likened to "a concentration camp".
"They forced us to watch our men being tortured with various methods including batons, electric shocks to the feet. Whoever rebelled was tied up," read the testimony of a 17-year-old Eritrean girl in the investigation, La Repubblica daily reported.
The migrants were forced to pay up to €2,600 for their freedom and their onward journey to the Libyan coast and a boat to Italy.
"The women who could not pay were assaulted," the girl was quoted as saying in her criminal charge.
She also described in horrific detail her own sexual assault, saying that the Somali man – named by police as 34-year-old Elmi Mouhamud Muhidin – was one of the three men who raped her.
"They threw me on the ground, held me down and poured fuel on my head. It burnt my hair, then my face, then my eyes. Then the three of them raped me without protection. After a quarter of an hour I was beaten and taken back to the house."
Scalia said simply: "All the women in that centre were raped by Somalis and Libyans. It was like a concentration camp."
Migrants from Eritrea and Somalia frequently speak of abuses along their journeys to Europe, particularly in an increasingly lawless Libya following the fall of dictator Moamer Kadhafi.
Their allegations are rarely investigated, however, and migrant rights groups complain that more international action should be taken to ease their plight in the countries they transit through.
The Somali was arrested this week on the remote Italian island of Lampedusa where the October 3rd shipwreck happened and has now been flown to Sicily where he faces up to 30 years in prison.
The man arrived on the island on October 25th and had been staying in the local migrant centre, pretending to be one of the refugees, investigators said.
The police said they had not yet worked out why the man had come to Italy but added that he "may have been looking for criminal contacts".
But he was spotted by some of the survivors who remembered him from their incarceration and risked being lynched by them inside the refugee centre.
"He was one of the leaders of the trafficking organisation," a police spokeswoman said AFP.
Another man, the boat's 35-year-old Tunisian captain Khaled Bensalam, was detained immediately after the tragedy on charges of manslaughter.
He was one of the 155 survivors of the tragedy, almost all of whom are still on Lampedusa pending the investigation. Only four minors among the group have been transferred to foster families.
A third man, 47-year-old Palestinian Attour Abdalmenem, has also been arrested on people trafficking charges in a separate investigation for allegedly organising a boat of Syrian migrants that also arrived on Lampedusa, the police said.
Italian authorities have vowed to crack down on the people trafficking rings that have been behind the influx of more than 35,000 asylum-seekers so far this year to the country's coasts.
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American Literature in Transition captures the dynamic energies transmitted across the twentieth and twenty-first century American literary landscapes. Revisionary and authoritative, American Literature in Transition offers a comprehensive new overview of the established literary landmarks that constitute American literary life. Ambitious in scope and depth, and accommodating new critical perspectives and approaches, this series captures the dynamic energies and ongoing change in 20th and 21st century American literature. These are decades of transition, but also periods of epochal upheaval. These decades - the Jazz Age, the Great Depression, the Cold War, the Sixties, 9/11 - are turning points of real significance. But in a tumultuous century, these terms can mask deeper structural changes. Each one of these books challenges in different ways the dominant approaches to a period of literature simply by shifting the focus from what happened to understanding how and why it happened. They elucidate the multifaceted interaction between the social and literary fields and capture that era's place in the incremental evolution of American literature until the present moment. Taken together, this series of books constitute a new kind of literary history in a century of intense cultural and literary creation, a century of liberation and also of immense destruction too. As revisionary projects grounded in pre-existing debates, American Literature in Transition offers unprecedented analysis of the American literary experience.
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This week marks twenty years that I have served as chaplain to inmates in Skagit County Jail. Embodying and communicating God’s grace and love to prisoners in jails, prisons and immigration detention centers through one-on-one visits, advocacy, Bible studies, and worship services needs to grow in quality and reach in North America and around the world. At the same time, I see the need to expose and counter the lie that incarceration is necessary or redemptive the way we now practice it.
Protesters in Ferguson, Missouri, and around the nation express outrage fueled by racial profiling and mass incarceration of African Americans and other people of color that has been systemic in the American justice system. Gang activity thrives in prisons and is exported to the streets here and abroad. The fruits of imprisonment are resentment, hatred, vengeance, and exponential violence and death.
Now America is reaping what we have sown nationally and around the world. Recent news that seventeen of Islamic State’s top twenty-five leaders were imprisoned together by US captors in an Iraqi prison in southern Iraq (Camp Bucca) reveals how prison provides an ideal environment for nursing hatred, organizing resistance, and plotting revenge.
The execution of Western hostages by Islamic State demonstrates the wound of shame inflicted by the United States’ post-9/11 incarceration and war-making policies. Western hostages were dressed in orange prison uniforms and handcuffed at their executions, evoking Guantanamo Bay prison clothing and treatment.
The recent release of the CIA torture report documenting the use of clandestine prisons and “enhanced interrogation techniques” (torture) gives us a glimpse into the evil practices underlying widespread hatred against the United States. These practices have continued in more sterile form. The extensive use of drones by the Obama Administration to target and kill America’s enemies is leading to hatred and revenge killings now, and it will lead to an increasingly bitter harvest of chaos and death in the future.
I am continually struck by the clarity of Jesus’ agenda regarding prisoners and enemies. Jesus offers no apologetic for incarcerating, interrogating, torturing or killing. He came to proclaim release to the prisoners (Luke 4:18), echoing his Father’s commitment throughout the Old Testament to bring the oppressed out of slavery and into freedom. Jesus came to save us for our sins, not to punish us. Freeing rather than incarcerating prisoners requires a vast commitment to holistic transformation.
Last week we met with the Skagit County jail chief and lieutenant to discuss ways that Tierra Nueva’s jail ministry can have more access to inmates. We were encouraged by the jail chief’s plans to include rehabilitation programs and greater pastor access to inmates in the new jail. We clearly need to reform our current jail and prison systems.
In the face of a recent poll showing that 59% of the American public supports the use of torture, I feel called to pray and work for true justice and peace, for God’s Kingdom to come, and for a movement of faith-based reconciliation. Now is the time to proclaim Jesus’ mission of forgiveness and love of enemies, as well as his offer of abundant life for all, including offenders. Now we must seek to not be overcome by evil but overcome evil with good (Romans 12:21). | <urn:uuid:61b23cb4-5bae-4a99-b578-e03c5089ec3e> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://bobekblad.com/freedom-not-incarceration/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571987.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813202507-20220813232507-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.944359 | 680 | 1.71875 | 2 |
The Holy Gail is allegedly the Cup that Jesus Christ used in the Last Supper. It is also thought that it’s the same cup that Joseph collected with the blood of Jesus at the cross. It is often seen in many cultures around the world as a miraculous cup that brings youth and happiness. Since the medieval ages, it has been a subject of mystery and curiosity.
In fact, there are many superstitions and legends around the Holy Grail, which makes it difficult for historians to know the truth.
Perhaps one of the most well-known legends is King Arthur’s and his principal quest for the Holy Grail.
Many believe that the Knights Templar, a medieval monastic order that started in Jerusalem, took the cup and hid it away from the sights.
As they aren’t many records of the Medieval ages, it’s difficult to explain the connection of the Templars to the Holy Grail.
It is possible that the Knights found the Holy Grail when they inhabited the Temple Mount and stored it somewhere else, taking into their consideration their international connections.
The question raised is what happened to the Holy Grail after the Templars’ trial. There are two theories concerning that: North or South. The first assumes that it was taken to a secret fortress in Paris, but after the King of France turned on them, they sent it to Scotland. The latter presumes that the Templars took the grail to Portugal, a country they have helped build after they left Cyprus.
Regardless of what we know today about the Holy Grail and its connection to the Knights Templar is truth or legend, it’s still an essential element of Medieval history and popular culture. It has inspired many famous books and movies, notably the Da Vince Code by Dan Brown. | <urn:uuid:483f6f0e-3a84-4452-a71f-182c29da288b> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://bricksmasons.com/en-de/blogs/masonic-education/the-templars-and-the-holy-grail | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572127.33/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815024523-20220815054523-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.974122 | 363 | 2.640625 | 3 |
Storm conditions, strong gale force winds and rough seas, coupled with a full moon Spring tide will cause dangerous coastal shoreline conditions over the next 5 to 6 days.
The SA Weather Service has posted alerts warning of rough seas, storm conditions, strong gale force winds and storm surges and they are monitoring weather data charts to adapt warnings accordingly.
The full moon Spring tide peaked yesterday, 20th July, and will add to the storm weather conditions
Spring tide conditions will last into the early part of next week.
Spring tide happens twice every month of the year, at full moon and at new moon, bringing higher than normal high tides, lower than normal low tides, and stronger than normal rip currents.
The NSRI has urged boaters, paddlers, bathers, sailors and anglers to be cautious around the coast during these storm conditions.
“We urge sea users to watch weather warnings, have the sea rescue emergency phone number 112 programmed into your phone and only go to sea if it is absolutely necessary.”
Anglers fishing along the shoreline, people hiking along coastal hiking routes, beach strollers, paddlers and boaters should be vigilant of the tides, breaking surf along the shoreline and rough sea conditions.
“Anyone launching any kind of craft to go to sea should let a responsible person know your launch time, your exact route and your return time. Stick to your intended plan and let the responsible person know of your safe return.
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To cook freshly made spaghetti noodles, you just need a few minutes. The cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the noodle and the amount of doneness you like, but in general, you should cook the pasta for 90 seconds to 4 minutes on each side. For al dente pasta, it is usually necessary to cook it for 2 minutes or less.
- 1 How long does it take fresh noodles to cook?
- 2 Do Fresh noodles cook faster?
- 3 Why is my fresh pasta hard after cooking?
- 4 How can you tell when fresh pasta is done?
- 5 Can fresh pasta be al dente?
- 6 How long does it take for homemade noodles to dry?
- 7 Can you overcook fresh pasta?
- 8 How long should you boil fresh pasta for?
- 9 How long should egg noodles cook?
- 10 Do you need to dry fresh pasta?
- 11 Does homemade pasta need to dry before cooking?
- 12 Does fresh pasta get hard when overcooked?
- 13 How long does it take to boil homemade noodles?
How long does it take fresh noodles to cook?
Using a big pot of well salted boiling water, cook the pasta until it is al dente, which will take anywhere between 1 and 5 minutes depending on the thickness of your spaghetti. Drain the water and use it right away.
Do Fresh noodles cook faster?
Fresh pasta – both filled and unfilled – is practically never cooked for more than 4 minutes at a time in the kitchen. Its dried – and unquestionably inferior – equivalent can take up to 15 minutes longer to prepare in many circumstances than the fresh version.
Why is my fresh pasta hard after cooking?
A large amount of flour makes the pasta rough.
How can you tell when fresh pasta is done?
Most of the time, between the time the pasta is placed in the boiling water and the time the water begins to boil again, the pasta will be done in 2 to 4 minutes. As soon as the pasta begins to float to the surface of the water, it is time to start checking for doneness. If it is not finished, check the doneness every 15 to 20 seconds until it is finished, then stop.
Can fresh pasta be al dente?
Fresh pasta, on the other hand, isn’t meant to be prepared al dente in the traditional sense. Instead, this pasta should be cooked until it is delicate and nearly velvety to the touch and to the teeth, around 15 minutes.
How long does it take for homemade noodles to dry?
If you’re drying pasta to make it simpler to mold or cook, you simply need to dry the pasta for 15 minutes at a low heat setting. It is possible that the dough or pasta may get excessively firm and may even begin to split if you attempt to dry it for an extended period of time. Allow your pasta to dry for at least 24 hours before storing it for lengthy periods of time.
Can you overcook fresh pasta?
Fresh pasta cooks significantly faster than dried spaghetti (it will cook in boiling water in 2 to 3 minutes). In order to prevent overcooking your pasta, prepare it just before serving or eating it. Drizzle a little olive oil over the top right after you finish cooking.
How long should you boil fresh pasta for?
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, then add a generous sprinkle of olive oil to the water to prevent the spaghetti from sticking together.Stir in the spaghetti, starting with a gentle motion to separate the strands of pasta.Continue to boil for 3–5 minutes, or until the spaghetti begins to float to the surface.Drain the pasta as soon as it has finished cooking to ensure that it stays al dente.
How long should egg noodles cook?
Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Drop in the egg noodles and whisk constantly to ensure they don’t clump together. Cook for about 10 minutes, or until the pasta is just past al dente.
Do you need to dry fresh pasta?
Drying your freshly made pasta helps that it retains its form after cooking. Even if you have a fine touch with a ravioli cutter, if you don’t thoroughly dry your new pasta, the filling may end up at the bottom of the saucepan. Even worse, you can wind up with a clump of spaghetti that is unpleasant to eat.
Does homemade pasta need to dry before cooking?
Following the cutting of fresh pasta noodles or pasta shapes, they should be laid out on a freshly floured surface and allowed to dry for at least 15 minutes before using them in a recipe.
Does fresh pasta get hard when overcooked?
Undercooked pasta will come out hard and gritty when it is drained. Overcooking occurs when the food is soft and mushy after it is removed from the oven. So, perfectly cooked pasta will be soft on the inside but will still be firm to the bite when it is done to perfection. If you underknead your fresh pasta, it might turn out chewy as well as dry.
How long does it take to boil homemade noodles?
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Tackling Tree Equity: Social and Economic Predictors of Urban Tree Canopy in Tucson, AZ
AuthorBoyer, Jessica Caitlin
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AbstractUrban tree canopy provides essential ecosystem services to cities, from improving human wellbeing and health to reducing the urban heat island effect. However, previous studies have shown that tree canopy is often inequitably distributed. In 2019, Tucson was named the 3rd fastest-warming city in the United States. In response, the city government implemented the Tucson Million Trees initiative to help mitigate rising temperatures in the desert city. In an effort to make tree canopy more equitable, this study intends to determine what factors contribute to tree inequity in Tucson so that these factors can be considered in decision-making for tree-planting locations. Using existing data from the Pima Association of Governments, average tree canopy in each census block group was determined. This tree canopy data was tested against 26 variables commonly associated with tree inequity using exploratory regression. Regression analysis identified a seven-variable model with positive correlations between average tree canopy and population density, median household income, percent population with a bachelor’s degree, percent rental households, white population, and vacant households. The model showed negative correlations between tree canopy and percent population living alone. We hope that the results of this study can guide decision makers within the Tucson city government to prioritize block groups using the variables identified as predictors of tree canopy. | <urn:uuid:700ec54c-e12b-46c2-b807-27625a5fd549> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://repository.arizona.edu/handle/10150/661333 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571987.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813202507-20220813232507-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.909411 | 422 | 2.234375 | 2 |
- Plater, Robert, Midshipman, RAN
- Biographies and personal histories
- RAN Ships
- None noted.
- September 2007 edition of the Naval Historical Review (all rights reserved)
Fraser arrived in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) to a fractured Staff and needed to perform some team maintenance. His method utilised minimal changes to the incumbent staff, preferring to unify his command through personal example, mending the rift that had formed within Admiral Mountbattern’s South-East Asia Command.
With his ‘genius for tactful co-operation’, Fraser proved to be the best man for the hardest job. He expected his staff to perform: leading by example, always knowing what he was doing and setting goals. In return, a distance of command was maintained giving his staff freedom to build the necessary framework, including two significant changes from the standards of the Home Fleet. These were a change in uniform to khaki and a complete re-writing of communications to match the American language. The uniform change was symbolic but had a great psychological effect with greater American acceptance, but the adaptation of signals was an operational necessity in order to work co-operatively in the Pacific. Both issues were met with stern resistance from Admiral Cunningham, the First Sea Lord, but through Fraser’s influence on his superior, the changes were made.
While staff implemented these changes, Fraser had to ‘sell’ the idea of a strategic British naval presence. This was achieved by personal visits, and the Fraser charm, especially with Admiral Nimitz (CINCPAC) with whom he built a friendship which would put the British Pacific Fleet at the front of the push towards Japan’s defeat. These diplomatic ties would prove essential to the British supply chain since the geography dictated replenishment at sea as opposed to the land bases of the Home Fleet.
In January 1945 the British Pacific Fleet commenced actions to suppress Japanese air activity which threatened the American invasion forces. By May the fleet, with the insistence of Nimitz, had become an integral part in Japan’s defeat, and as a result Fraser, commander of ‘the greatest concentration of seaborne striking power assembled in the [Royal] Navy’s history’, was signatory on the instrument of surrender.
Through great tact and his uncanny ability to put people at ease, Fraser became a highly respected and approachable leader. He understood clearly what needed to be achieved and was able to communicate these under any circumstances. Fraser, the model gentleman, calm under pressure and highly educated, is an example for us all.
Editor’s Note: For reasons of space, footnotes and references have been omitted.
Midshipman Robert Plater was born in Paddington, Sydney in 1975 and attended Sydney Grammar School. He completed his HSC there and won a scholarship to the Australian Institute of Sport for rowing, representing Australia at the World Junior Rowing Championships. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from UNSW, and has been a rugby referee and rowing coach throughout his life.
He joined the RAN in January, 2007 at HMAS Creswell. Amongst other achievements, he passed the Naval History exam, which included this essay, with 100%. At the time of writing, he was at HMAS Cerberus completing the Supply Officers Application Course, and in September, 2007 will take up his first sea posting in HMAS Tobruk. | <urn:uuid:ef436d8c-9754-4ecc-a64b-117cb2be4f6b> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.navyhistory.org.au/leadership-admiral-bruce-fraser-rn/3/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571097.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810010059-20220810040059-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.976212 | 725 | 2.265625 | 2 |
An alcohol is any organic compound by which is likely to a carbon atom, usually linked to other carbon or hydrogen atoms. Alcohols have applications in industry and science as reagents or solvents, due to its low toxicity and skill to dissolve non-polar substances. The essential qualities of the compound make Industrial Solvents well suited for numerous applications in Paint and Ink Industries, Copper Industries, Casting Industries and much more.
You will find three major subsets atoms of alcohols, in line with the quantity of their carbons Ethanol is really a primary alcohol, secondary alcohol is isopropyl alcohol and also the third is tert-butyl alcohol, that are relevant for commercial uses, in beverages, as fuel as well as for many scientific, medical, and industrial utilities. Industrial solvents can easily be bought in a variety of grades and strengths offering different industrial applications for example dry cleaning, as paint thinners, as nailpolish removers and glue solvents.
Of all of the alcohols created, ethanol is especially helpful in industrial applications due to its relatively high interest in both water and organic compounds. Ethyl acetate is produced on the massive to be used like a solvent. It’s relatively safe, and may be used to dissolve many organic compounds that are insoluble in water. In 1985, about 400,000 a lot of Ethyl acetate solvents were created yearly in Japan, The United States, and Europe combined.
Isopropyl alcohol is classed like a secondary alcohol, are available in nearly any home medicine cabinet across Europe. While butyl acetate solvent is broadly utilized in various industrial sectors. It functions like a solvent for paints, printing, coatings, varnishes, resins, gums, dyes, camphor, vegetable oils, dyes, fats, waxes, resins, shellac, rubbers, and alkaloids. It’s also utilized as an artificial fruit flavoring in foods for example chocolate, frozen treats, cheeses, and baked goods.
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What is the statute of limitations on credit card debt in Georgia?
In Georgia, the statute of limitations for filing a lawsuit to collect credit card debt is 6 years. This means that if your account is inactive for six years, you have a winning defense to any credit card collection lawsuit.
How long can a debt collector legally pursue old debt in Georgia?
Most debts in Georgia have a statute of limitations of four years, like medical debt, credit card debt and auto loans….Understanding your state’s statute of limitations.
|Georgia Statute of Limitations on Debt|
|Mortgage debt||6 years|
|Credit card||4 years|
|Auto loan debt||4 years|
|State tax debt||7 years|
What to do if debt is past statute of limitations?
- Get legal advice immediately.
- Ring the debt collector/creditor and tell them that the debt is disputed as it is statute barred (which means it is more than 6 years old).
- Ask the debt collector/creditor to provide copies of the contract and account statements.
What’s the Statute of limitations on open credit cards in Georgia?
Under O.C.G.A. § 9-3-25, the statute of limitations on an open account (i.e., credit card) is 4 years. However, the Court of Appeals of Georgia held in Hill v. American Express that a credit card contract is a written contract, and not open. This 2008 decision may or may not set precedent on all state courts in Georgia.
What to do when you can’t pay your medical debts?
If your medical debt has caused you to incur other types of debt that you’re also struggling to pay, try using the American Fair Credit Council. This organization can help you find a reputable debt-relief company that can help reduce your principal balance and/or the interest rates on your debt to help you pay it off and restore your credit.
What are the laws on debt collection in Georgia?
Georgia collection laws would govern how they can collect. Georgia law protects $600 in your bank account, if the account is levied. This means any money in an account with your name on it can have whatever is in the account abovie $600 taken to pay the debt.
Can a judgment creditor pursue a Georgia spouse?
Georgia Law & Spousal Debt. Generally, a Georgia judgment-creditor is allowed to pursue the assets of the Georgia judgment-debtor only, and not his or her spouse. However, exceptions apply to this general rule. For example, some forms of jointly held real estate can be attached, as well as joint financial accounts. | <urn:uuid:f55ae60c-7e8a-43a9-a20f-b802f43f3c3f> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://fpeluqueros.com/what-is-the-statute-of-limitations-on-credit-card-debt-in-georgia/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572127.33/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815024523-20220815054523-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.95167 | 566 | 1.585938 | 2 |
This edition of ScienceScope features one of the planet’s most adorable birds, the Snow Petrel, and its vomit. But don’t let that put you off—it turns out that Snow Petrel throw-up holds a key to the recent history of Antarctic ice, and it can help you with your Scrabble game.
Snow Petrels are some of the hardiest birds on Earth. They make their living amid Antarctic pack ice and polynyas (open water surrounded by ice). They’re about the size of a pigeon, but with much longer wings, and they somehow keep their plumage immaculate white despite a messy diet of krill, fish, and squid parts.
Soft, dark eyes give them a gentle aspect. But with their stiff wing-beats and cutting flight, the birds seem as if they are part dove of peace, part X-wing spacecraft. They can live to be at least 46 years old in the wild. But it’s at their nest sites that Snow Petrels render a fascinating service to ice scientists. Here, to protect their nests, Snow Petrels vomit stomach oil at marauding skuas and trespassing rivals.
In the polar cold the oil—a calorie-rich mixture that is the same stuff they feed their chicks—quickly hardens into a substance called mumiyo. Over time, the rocks around nests get thoroughly coated in the waxy material. Antarctica’s harsh climate allows little decomposition, and mumiyo deposits can build up to more than a foot thick.
Snow Petrels nest along Antarctica’s coastline and up to 200 miles inland. Colonies numbering several thousand pairs exist on nunataks (mountaintops that stick up, islandlike, from glaciers and ice sheets). Parents cross these distances every one to five days to bring food to their young.
Beginning in the 1980s, scientists (including Achim Hiller of the University of Leipzig) realized that all the fishy smells and half-digested bits of krill contained in this buildup carried a record that was just waiting to be read. Applying standard radiocarbon dating, they learned that many of the petrel nest sites had been in use, more or less continuously, for more than 6,000 years, and the oldest ones had been used 34,000 years ago.
They probed this astounding history a bit further. Knowing that petrels nest on rock, not ice, they analyzed mumiyo from cliff faces spanning 5,000 vertical feet in five Antarctic regions. Measuring radiocarbon dates, they mapped when and where ice sheets had swelled or retreated during the planet’s most recent glacial period. In Antarctica’s barren interior, Snow Petrel vomit is about the only organic material common enough to do this with.
In 2006, a research team led by David Ainley, who has worked in Antarctica for more than 40 years, took mumiyo research in a new direction. He and his colleagues found that the isotopic chemistry of mumiyo deposits closely followed Antarctic plankton records from the last 10,000 years. In essence, they were looking for changes to the very bottom of the food chain (plankton) by looking at the very top (the petrels). Much as spawning salmon bring to land a record of the ocean waters they swam in, these petrels had painted a record of sea conditions in neat (if smelly) layers onto their nest walls.
These are examples of what I call “cauldron science”: the transformation of an eye of newt—or toenail of auk, ear of trout, sliver of petrel vomit—into a long-term record by scientists manipulating what they know about chemistry. It never fails to amaze me.
As a bonus, it also means that you are now one of the very few people in the world who can say, with authority, “The mumiyo on that nunatak is from a polynya.” Next time you land on a triple word score with a handful of Ys, Ms, and Ks, consider yourself well armed.
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In the laboratory, it is often necessary to determine the pH of a measured sample – from food to liquids to wastewater, acids and blood. A pH measuring instrument that works according to the potentiometric measuring method is usually used. For reliable measurement results, not only the correct calibration and execution of the measurement, but also the selection of the appropriate electrodes, membrane and electrolytes are elementary.
We have summarized a quick guide with all the important information on pH measurement for you here.
When is a pH measurement performed?
The term pH measurement refers to the determination of the acidic or basic properties of a test sample. This value depends on the concentration of hydrogen ions, which are determined with the help of a potential difference to the reference electrode of the measuring instrument. Therefore, the function of the pHmeter is similar to that of a voltmeter.
Measured values of 7 are considered neutral. The more acidic it becomes, the more the value shifts towards 0. Alkaline or basic values range up to 14. Determining the pH value may be necessary for various reasons. In this way, properties of the test sample can be derived that influence the quality or allow conclusions to be drawn about chemical reactions. Therefore, pH measurements are carried out, for example, in food production, in medicine and research, in swimming pools or in environmental testing.
Carry out pH measurement correctly
Although pH measurements can also be made using color-changing test strips, these only provide an approximate value. In the laboratory, therefore,electrochemical methods are used in most cases, in which a pH meter is used. This produces a reliable and readable value. This requires regular calibration of the pH meter, which is performed as follows:
- Adjusting the temperature: Make sure that the buffer solution and the instrument are at the same temperature, which can be adjusted with an automatic temperature compensator.
- Checking the electrode: Check the electrode for damage and replace it if necessary.
- Preparatory measures: Store a new electrode in a cup of storage liquid for approximately four hours to prepare it.
- Instrument setting: Then set the pH meter to ATC (Automatic Temperature Compensation) or “pH”, depending on the instrument.
- Initial Immersion: Determine the baseline voltage by immersing the electrode in a fresh buffer solution with a pH of 7.0 and setting the reading to this pH.
- Single point calibration: Rinse the electrode with demineralized water to complete the single point calibration.
- Second immersion: For two-point calibration, the pH electrode must then be immersed in a buffer solution with a pH of 4.0 or 10.0 and the reading value on the instrument must be set again accordingly.
- Two-point calibration: Finally, the electrode is rinsed once more and the two-point calibration is completed.
Selection of the electrode according to sample properties
Not every sample is the same – different electrodes must be used depending on the type of substance for which the pH value is to be determined. Proper selection plays a significant role in producing a reliable reading, so special attention should be paid to this electrical connection. Mostly diaphragms are used, which differ from each other in permeability and material:
For clear aqueous media (such as swimming pool water), a ceramic diaphragm is usually used, consisting of a porous ceramic pin about 1 millimeter thick. The combination electrode or the reference electrode is fused into the pin and allows only a small outflow at the electrolyte. This can result in the disadvantage of impurities sticking to it.
If, on the other hand, the mediaare heavily contaminated, such as wastewater containing paint or liquids with a sulfide content, robust plastic diaphragms are used – thanks to the smooth surface, contamination can hardly adhere. The pH value is mostly determined in combination with KCL gel.
Teflon ring diaphragm
A special form of plastic diaphragms are Teflon ring diaphragms, which are provided with an additional Teflon coating. This makes it possible to use it even in heavily contaminated media (such as waste water and even grease as well as oil) because the Teflon forms a self-cleaning surface. This is laid out in a ring shape.
Since pH is determined as a power, low-electrolyte or weakly buffered solutions present a challenge for many pH electrodes. In such cases, special slit diaphragms are used in which the electrolyte can penetrate the ground core via a hole between the ground surfaces. The rough surfaces of the frosted glass joint create the contact between the measuring solution and the reference electrolyte. The best-known representative of this group is the ground-glass junction diaphragm.
If direct contact between the sample and the electrode is necessary, so-called open diaphragms are used. They are used for gel and solid electrolytes as well as for variants with an absent or low electrolyte leakage, which is why they are mainly used for measurements in dairy products and foodstuffs.
Diaphragms made of PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) benefit from a minimized risk of clogging, making these pH electrodes particularly suitable for liquids with dissolved solids. These include mainly wine and must, which makes the electrodes are used mainly in the food industry.
Diaphragms made of fabric are used for outdoor measurements, for example, when the pH value of wastewater or rainwater is to be determined. The ionic conductivity is improved by this type of construction, and at the same time the risk of contamination can be significantly minimized.
Lochdiaphragma (offene Verbindung)
An open connection is created by a perforated diaphragm so that there is direct contact between the electrolyte solution and the measurement sample. Therefore, this electrode comes especially for gel or solid electrolytedemand and is often found in the production of food. The large contact area is less susceptible to contamination.
Membrane glasses: different shapes and types
Most pH meters are models with a glass membrane where the electrical potential can be determined by a half-cell reaction – this is a quick and easy way to determine pH. The glass used is special membrane glass, which is available in various shapes. This enables the ideal adaptation of the membrane glass to the application. In particular, the following variants are distinguished:
The most commonly used are spherical membranes, which are the medium of choice for liquids and aqueous solutions. The round shape makes it possible to keep the electrical resistance low.
Diaphragms in the form of cylinders or hemispheres (so-calleddome diaphragms) are mechanically somewhat more robust, so that they are easy to clean and can also be used for corrosive measurement samples. These variants are also designed for liquid substances.
For pastes and semi-liquid materials, on the other hand, conical diaphragms are used. The special shape provides more compressive strength, which is combined with high robustness and ease of cleaning.
Needle or puncture membrane
Needle or puncture membranes are glass bodies that are inserted directly into the medium. They have a pointed shape and are rather delicate. The potential range of application extends to semi-solid media such as fruit and meat.
pH measurements on surfaces are made possible with a flat membrane that does not have to be inserted into the medium – contact is sufficient for the measurement. They are mainly used for skin or paper.
Selecting the correct electrolyte solution for pH measurement
Inside the pH meter there is a reference wire on which the voltage difference between the reference electrode and the measuring sample can be derived. This reference electrolyte is immersed in an electrolyte solution, which is also not always the same – it should be adapted to the requirements of the test sample. In principle, three electrolyte solutions can be distinguished here:
Liquid electrolytes are used for refillable electrodes, which in most cases are based on KCL (potassium chloride)or KCL+Ag/AgCl (potassium chloride + silver-silver chloride). This offers the advantage that the used liquid can be refilled or a contaminated electrolyte can be replaced. At the same time, cleaning and maintenance are facilitated, which makes this variant user-friendly.
Gel electrolytes also require little maintenance and have an additional low contamination level. At the same time, they are more pressure-resistant, which is why they are often used for industrial measurements or outdoor applications. In contrast to solid electrolytes, they are simpler in construction and cheaper to purchase, which is why they are also suitable for individual measurements.
Instead of a conductive liquid, solid electrolytes use polymers that are firmly anchored inside the pH meter. This creates the disadvantage that the electrode is not refillable. However, these electrolytes are particularly pressure-resistant and durable. They are mainly found in industrial applications.
Cleaning the electrode
To avoid inaccurate readings and falsified results, the electrodes of the pH meters must be cleaned regularly. Depending on the type of contamination and the structure of the electrode, various cleaning processes are used:
Silver sulfide clogging
If sulfides or silver sulfide (Ag2S) clog the electrode, an alkaline surfactant and polyphosphorus solution should be used. Alternatively, thiourea solutions or hydrochloric acid may be used. Rinse the electrode for about 5 to 30 minutes.clogging by silver chloride
AgCl clogging is best solved by soaking the electrode in a concentrated ammonia solution. Corresponding contamination is mostly caused by a reaction of silver ions of the reference electrolyte with samples containing chloride.
Protein impurities can be treated with a solution of 0.5% pepsin in 0.1 mol per liter of hydrochloric acid. For this purpose, the electrode should be soaked in the solution for several hours.
Other blockages of the diaphragm
For other blockages, ultrasonic baths and HCl solutions are particularly suitable. In our guide to cleaning electrodes, we have listed many other types of contamination and cleaning approaches.
Store the electrode correctly after the pH measurement
Not only cleaning, but also proper storage contributes to a long service life and accurate readings of the pH meter. Therefore, the electrode should be placed in tap water – never in distilled water– or directly in a storage solution for storage. For long-term storage over several weeks or months, dry storage may also be possible.
The pH measurement of an electric pH meter is based on the electrochemical determination of the potential generated by means of a half-cell reaction between the reference electrodein the instrument and the sample to be measured. Therefore, the pH measurement works in direct dependence on the H+ ion concentration in the measurement sample.
When measuring the pH value, make sure that thepH meter has been calibrated correctly and that a suitable electrode is used. This must be matched to the measurement sample. The same applies to the shape of the glass membrane. In addition, the choice consists of different electrolytes, which must also fit the measurement.
To calibrate the pH meter, first adjust the temperature, store the electrode in a storage liquidfor four hours, and check the electrode before setting the instrument to ATC. It is then immersed in a pH 7 solution and rinsed before being immersed in a pH 0 or 10 solution and rinsed again.
The measurement of the pH value may also be necessary for different reasons. This mostly determines whether the value is in the optimal range or needs to be increased or decreased. This can occur, for example, in quality controlin the food sector, in medicine and research, in swimming pools or in environmental testing.
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Through war and peace, American hospital ships have served the country since 1804 and the First Barbary War. Although these floating hospitals embark on missions of mercy, they have also become casualties of war. During World War II, two dozen hospital ships were sunk by enemy fire, and a critical hospital ship sustained a damaging attack in the war’s waning weeks.
Commissioned in 1944, the second USS Comfort ferried injured servicemen from the Pacific Theater battlefields to field hospitals in Australia, New Guinea and the United States. As Allied forces made their final push toward Japan in April 1945, the U.S. Navy hospital ship joined the invasion force at the Battle of Okinawa.
Doris Gardner Howard, a lieutenant in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps, witnessed World War II’s final bloody battle unfold through the ship’s portholes. The awful reality of the battle manifested itself in the endless parade of ambulances delivering servicemen with battered bodies and shattered souls.
The 25-year-old Wisconsin native nursed patients who required limbs to be amputated and shrapnel to be removed as well as those badly burned in kamikaze strikes on the Fifth Fleet. Although the Geneva Conventions declared hospital ships off-limits from attack, the war’s carnage soon invaded the inner depths of the USS Comfort.
Explosion Rocks the USS Comfort
The hospital ship’s bright white paint glistened in the glow of a full moon as it sailed 50 miles offshore from Okinawa on the night of April 28, 1945. Inside the post-surgical ward of the USS Comfort, Howard began her 12-hour night shift treating some of the 517 patients aboard the ship.
She had become used to hearing enemy planes roar overhead and feeling the vessel quake so violently it felt like it might overturn when nearby ships sank beneath the roiling waters. But as she was standing near her medicine cabinet loading a syringe with penicillin, she felt a jolt unlike any before.
“I had to grab a stool because the ship was shaking,” recalls Howard, who turned 100 years of age in 2020. “And over the loudspeaker came the call, ‘Abandon ship! Abandon ship!’”
The USS Comfort had been hit by a Japanese suicide pilot who had directed his plane at the massive Red Cross emblem painted on the ship’s hull as if it were a bullseye. The kamikaze attack struck the heart of the floating hospital, plunging through its decks and into the surgery unit, instantly killing six nurses, four surgeons and seven patients.
When the gasoline in the plane caught fire, it ignited a massive explosion that sent Howard flying, as she recalls. “I was blown right off my feet. I only weighed 85 pounds. I was thrown about two yards against a bulkhead and landed with my entire spine against the bulkhead and cracked my head hard. I struggled to get up.” When help arrived, Howard also discovered that she had lost her hearing.
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In spite of her injuries, Howard refused to abandon her post or the servicemen in her care, even with the orders to abandon ship. She might not have been able to save them, but she wasn’t about to leave them to die alone either. “We knew we didn’t have enough lifeboats,” Howard says. “I kept telling the young man next to my desk that I wouldn’t leave. I had a vision of us going down with the ship.”
Hospital Ship Was Deliberately Targeted
As rescue teams searched the wreckage and doused the fires, the abandon ship order was rescinded. With their surgical, X-ray and laboratory facilities destroyed, the medical staff aboard the USS Comfort converted the mess hall into an operating room and the barber shop into a first aid station.
According to a U.S. Navy report, the casualties among the ship’s 700 passengers included 30 deaths, 48 injuries and one service member missing in action. Howard’s hearing gradually returned, and she continued on her regular shifts. Now wounded itself, the crippled hospital ship sailed to Guam and received temporary repairs before continuing on to California.
Although international law forbade attacks on hospital ships, it appeared the USS Comfort was deliberately targeted, perhaps in retaliation for the torpedoing of the unarmed Japanese vessel Awa Maru, which had been declared a Red Cross relief ship.
The incident on April 1, 1945, in which an American submarine mistook the relief ship for a destroyer killed 2,000 Japanese merchant sailors and military personnel and led a Radio Tokyo broadcast to declare a week later, “We are justified in bombing hospital ships as they are being used as repair ships for returning wounded men back to the fighting front.”
As the forward hospital ship at Okinawa, the USS Comfort was a natural target. According to a U.S. Navy report, a kamikaze had been shot down within 75 yards of the bow of the ship on April 6 and three bombs were dropped near the ship on April 9 but missed their mark. It appeared the kamikaze pilot had hit his mark, however, since a document found with his body listed potential targets that included hospital ships.
Decommissioned in 1946, the USS Comfort received two battle stars for its participation in the Leyte and Okinawa campaigns. Howard earned a Women’s Army Corps Service Medal and Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal for her service, which left her with permanent pain in her spine and damage in her left ear.
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One of the things I’ve learned in my reading is that Carlos Fuentes wrote quite a few short stories. In fact, his first book was a collection of. Chac Mool has ratings and 20 reviews. Owlseyes said: Aztec chacmools bore water imagery and were associated with Tlaloc, the rain god. Their symbo. 9 Lesson Nine FOCUS: Symbolism “Chac-Mool” by Carlos Fuentes Symbols are persons, places, or things in a narrative that have significance beyond a literal.
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In fact, his first book was a collection of fantastic fiction called Los Dias Enmascarados The Masked Dayswhich, to my knowledge, was never translated into English. But hope springs eternal, and so I had to look around….
A chacmool is a particular form of Mesoamerican sculpture: His hands are on his abdomen, holding a dish or a bowl for accepting ritual offerings.
His head is facing to the side.
Chac Mool by Carlos Fuentes
Chacmools have been found throughout central Mexico and the Yucatan, down into Central America. Chacmools are often associated with the Aztec rain god Tlaloc or with the similar Mayan rain god Chac or Chaac. Both these rain gods are associated with human sacrifice the bowl the chacmool holds is often a cuauhxicalli: After the Chac Mool arrives, the water pipes mysteriously burst and the roof springs leaks in the rain.
Filiberto discovers that in all this moisture, the stone idol seems to be turning into flesh — a rain god coming to life. Slowly, the Chac Mool turns Filiberto into his slave….
Christ, after all, was a sacrifice, an offering — and a bloody one at that. The Buddha, apparently, died of food poisoning — or at least soon after eating a meal.
Christianity, in its warm, bloody feeling, of sacrifice and liturgy, turns into a natural and novel prolongation of the indigenous religion. The aspects of charity, love, and the other cheek, in turn, are rejected. And everything in Mexico is that: Filiberto has an interesting relationship with the past himself.
He is fascinated with pre-Columbian Mexican art, and he lives metaphorically in the past, in the lonely and too large house left to him by his parents, repulsed by the idea of a modern apartment. But then the past becomes his enemy. But just as traditional ways are threatened by modernity, Chac Mool is also vulnerable to the present: Filiberto hopes that it will weaken him, maybe even kill him.
But will it happen soon enough? Or the original Spanish text, here. It was my introduction to magical realism, and is still my favorite Cortazar story. Mayan chacmool from Chichen Itza. Aztec chacmool from Tenochtitlan. Photo by Adriel A. I like the Chac mool at the end, too.
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WAMM Campaign to Ban Nuclear Weapons
By Marie Braun WAMM Newsletter Summer 2021 Vol. 39 Num. 3
We have lived under the threat of nuclear annihilation for 75 years. The Parliamentary Pledge for the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons offers our elected officials an opportunity to personally support the treaty as we pressure the U.S. and the other eight nuclear-armed nations to sign it. In Minnesota, U.S. Congresswomen McCollum and Omar and Minnesota State Senator John Marty have already signed.
Please send a copy of the Parliamentary Pledge to your city council member, Minnesota state representative and senator, and/or U.S. Senators Klobuchar and Smith and ask that they also sign the pledge.
Copies of the ICAN Parliamentary (Legislative) Pledge for the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons can be obtained online at nuclearban.us/icanpledge, or by calling the WAMM office: 612-827-5364.
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Here is the text of the pledge:
“We, the undersigned parliamentarians, warmly welcome the adoption of the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons on 7 July 2017 as a significant step towards the realization of a nuclear-weapon-free world.
We share the deep concern expressed in the preamble about the catastrophic humanitarian consequences that would result from any use of nuclear weapons and we recognize the consequent need to eliminate these inhumane and abhorrent weapons.
As parliamentarians, we pledge to work for the signature and ratification of this landmark treaty by our respective countries, as we consider the abolition of nuclear weapons to be a global public good of the highest order and an essential step to promote the security and well-being of all peoples.”
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How Do We Protect Ourselves?
A few days ago, while gazing lazily at our tropical fish tank, I noticed our crab (Named Princess Pinchy – Daughter, Mr Crab – Son) was not moving. Sadness gripped me as I thought “he/she has finally died, not another one!”. Our Thai Red Crab has been our favourite pet. As I reached into the tank to begin the funeral proceedings I noticed a dark shadow in the adjacent shell. On closer inspection, it had legs…he/she was alive! Princess Pinchy/Mr Crab was not dead but had shed an old out dated shell and went for a more modern, contemporary outer skin!! I should know this!
That got me thinking…
Like crabs, we have all developed an outer shell. Throughout our lives we are exposed to difficulties and hurtful experiences. We don’t like the feelings they trigger. We make unconscious decisions regarding how to prevent that from happening again or reduce its impact. We develop ways of coping, such as pushing the feelings away, telling ourselves “i don’t care, that didn’t hurt” when in fact it was agonizing. We also start to develop a ‘front’, a way of being that others see and respond to, “hopefully, if I act like this they wont hurt me/they will like me more”. Like a crab trying to protect a fragile core, we create this protective armour.
Is that the right way to live? push our feelings away, or pretend to be something we’re not?
I am not suggesting that we rid ourselves of our armoured shells, after all they are there for a very good reason. But like Mr Crab/Pinchy, maybe we should shed our shells once in a while and replace it with something less armoured, more approachable, more ‘me’. Why don’t we look at ourselves and ask “Do I need to be so defended? Those bad days are gone, why do I still feel/think/act this way, is it still needed?
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CITIZENS AND VOLUNTARY ORGANISATION INJECT LIFE INTO FORMER MILITARY TRAINING AREA
In Randers a close partnership between a public housing organisation, the municipality, Randers Production School and the Danish Nature Agency developed a vulnerable nature area, creating new learning environments and enhancing a nearby residential area. Local residents and voluntary organisations played a key role in the process, which was based on citizen involvement and co-creation.
The common, Nordre Fælled, used to be a military training area.In 2003 the Danish Nature Agency took over the 140 hectares of open landscape to develop it into a recreational area for local residents. Despite several initiatives, the area remained virtually unused and was plagued by vandalism, litter and abandoned mopeds.
In 2013 a local resident who wanted to use Nordre Fælled contacted the Town Office in Randers, which is responsible for social housing measures. The office quickly saw the possibility of a collaboration and entered into a partnership with Randers Production School, Randers Municipality and the Danish Nature Agency. The aim was to develop Nordre Fælled and establish common values by providing new, authentic learning environments for the Production School, establishing recreational areas for area residents, getting better use of the Danish Nature Agency’s area and by generally enhancing social housing measures in Randers Nordby. Initially, more than 500 locals took part in the process leading to the formation of Friends of Nordre Fælled, a voluntary association. Today, the area provides a wealth of attractive facilities, for example, fire pits, a small forest for children, mazes, hammocks and a Tarzan track. There is also a brand-new urban nature space, which serves as an entryway to the city’s nearby natural areas. Volunteer associations are responsible for programming activities and initiatives in the area. Friends of Nordre Fælled, which has been a major factor in the area’s success, contributes actively to the design, development and operation of the area, though not physically. The association also collaborates with other voluntary organisations to make the best use of the area. Members of Friends of Nordre Fælled and the local residents council are on the partnership’s working committee. The unique partnership is now five years old.
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The assembly off a 5G antenna system comes with their own challenges such as:
- Lack of space between connectors.
- Loss or intermittent contact due to under-tightened connector. Under-tighten a connector and you may get a high loss or intermittent contact which might not reveal itself for some time.
- Risk of damaging connector over tightening connectors. Over tightening connectors has the effect of compressing the internal components and in severe cases causing pressure on the mating centre pins, which in turn can lead to failure of the joint between the centre pin and whatever it is connected to.
- Working on height.
Connector torque is the amount of force required to make a proper connection between two threaded coaxial connectors. Connections in most RF & Microwave systems are made using coaxial connectors – these might by connecting two systems together with connectors soldered on a PCB, connecting a device to a coaxial cable or connecting a coaxial cable to test equipment.
To ensure a good RF connection, one must make sure that the connector interfaces are fully engaged during installation and remain engaged during use. To do so the right level of torque must be applied when making the connection.
The system designer, and those responsible for system installation and maintenance, use different connector types. In the production line, certain tests need a specified coupling torque to be used during the measurement process. Proper torqueing of threaded RF coaxial connectors is essential for reliable, maximum performance interfaces. It not only ensures that the initial contact is proper, it also protects against changes in geometry while handling and operational environment conditions.
The recommended torque level for threaded coaxial connectors is determined by the size of the connector and the materials from which it is made. Most connector types have recommended torque levels that should be applied in order to provide a good connection. The application of insufficient torque will result in a poor or unstable connection while an over-torque will damage the mating surfaces and coupling mechanisms.
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Due to the use of open end torque wrench head, TrackWrench® recommends to use a torque wrench that is equipped with an ISO interchangeable head. Depending on the type of connector and producer of the connector the torque range can vary between 1 Nm and 60 Nm. Open end heads mostly used: 7mm, 8mm, 16mm, 17mm, 19mm, 20mm, 22mm and 32mm. | <urn:uuid:755e6ce8-c451-4e45-9260-9d9e36fda97d> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.trackwrench.com/2020/11/04/5g-antenna-system-connector-assembly/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571719.48/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812140019-20220812170019-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.925571 | 486 | 2.46875 | 2 |
Hypnotherapy for Anxiety Reduction?
Have feelings of anxiety been ruining your quality of life? Does your mind tend to ruminate over certain issues? Did something happen which shocked you into fear of it happening again? Are you worried about something coming up in the near future? Hypnotherapy for Anxiety Reduction can be effective in helping you regain a sense of calm and well being.
Some people experience anxiety building up over a period of time. For others anxiety can be triggered within them from a sudden change of events or unfortunate occurrence. We tend to feel anxious when we feel out of control and unable to determine what happens around us. It's like nature's way of telling us "look out" or "be aware". In a way there is a positive intention behind the mechanism, that is; to keep us safe. By being anxious, we are vigilant and attentive to things of priority in the moment. We keep alert and ensure that things are done so that we and others are kept safe and out of harms way.
And yet, if prolonged too much, anxiety itself can become a danger to us. When we are anxious, we are in a high stress state. Adrenaline and stress related chemicals are released into our bloodstream. And, if we stay too frequently in this mode we can develop negative conditions and end up suffering. Too much stress related chemistry in the body can lead to a sense of exhaustion, helplessness and even, if left too long, depression. Hypnotherapy for anxiety targets the causes of the anxiety. Those automatic stress responses can be changed as your mind learns to think differently about the things that were causing them. You will find yourself more calm and centred and able to cope and feel good.
Time to feel calmer
Have you been very anxious recently? Have you grown up learning to hold worry and troublesome thoughts with you? To process concerns over and over until they become obsessions? Or, did something happen that effected you and since then you have been more anxious? Whatever the case for you, and whatever your anxiety is linked to, it might be time to get some effective help in reducing it. And, Hypnotherapy for anxiety might be the answer.
How Hypnotherapy can help
Hypnotherapy is an effective way of positively influencing your unconscious mind. That is; the processes which occur without you consciously doing anything to make them happen or start or stop. Although we can consciously put our focus on things and make ourselves attend something in ways that then may trigger emotional responses. Our feeling responses are triggered from within us as our mind makes connections about what things may mean and how we feel about that. So, essentially, anxiety is a feeling which is triggered unconsciously from things we have learned in our lives. Something can happen in our environment or just in our thinking which the sets off an associated network of other thoughts and their related concerns. A state of anxiety can become conditioned into us and then activate seemingly at it's own will.
Hypnotherapy is a way of allowing your unconscious mind to review these thoughts and their related beliefs and feelings and then make the much needed adjustments so that a person can start to feel a sense of relief from them. Your unconscious mind wants to the best for you. But sometimes it may think that what's needed for your safety is to keep you attentive to certain issues or worries. It may have become somewhat over-active in certain ways despite all good intentions. Your unconscious mind needs to be instructed and supported so that it can adjust it's learnt habits. Once instructed and given the right guidance, it can then find better ways to both keep you safe and yet do this while giving you much needed rest from the old worrying and stressing. Whatever specifics are relevant for you, the best thing is to give me a call so we can discuss your needs.
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Teaching yearbook in a flipped classroom
Written by Lisa Birkley
After many years of being a yearbook adviser and journalism teacher, I was in a rut. At the end of the 2014 school year, I vowed I would revamp my curriculum and try to find new and exciting ways to introduce the world of journalism to my students. There was a buzz in the teaching community about a technique call the Flipped Classroom. I went to a conference called FlipCon14, and found just what I needed to make things interesting again.
In a traditional classroom, teachers prepare a lesson for the day and present all the information students will need to master the concept. Students are sent home to put this new concept into action. They bring the work back the next day and it is corrected.
However, what about the student who didn’t quite grasp the concept? Or the student with a disability who needs to have the lesson presented again? These students cannot complete the assignment at home. Frustration sets in, and parents can’t help because they did not see the lesson during class. The students get a low grade for the assignment.
The Flipped Classroom is built on the idea of using teacher-made videos to give the lesson to the student at home. The student then comes to class and practices this concept with the teacher right there. Students can watch the video as many times as they like, and parents and absent students can watch it, too. This sets up students for success.
To begin using the Flipped Classroom concept with my journalism students, I made some basic videos for them to watch at home, and we practiced the concepts in class together.
I started with the idea of theme for the yearbook. I made a really short video to show them themes that had been used in the past, examples of how to pull the theme together, and read them generic themes we could make our own. The next day, the students came in ready to discuss possible theme ideas together.
Another lesson I flipped was ad sales. Every year we try to sell yearbook ads, and every year the students don’t seem to know what to say or where to go. This year, I made videos of different situations they might encounter when trying to sell ads to businesses. I went to a local business where I had some friends, and I videotaped myself trying to sell an ad. We went from the sweet, clueless secretary to an owner who needed some anger management classes. I had the students watch the videos and be prepared to discuss them in class the next day.
Teaching journalistic writing is my favorite part of teaching journalism. For this, I went over one idea per video. For example, I used a video to teach leads for feature articles. The video included all the general information about why the introduction is so important, and I showed them great examples from past students’ articles. The following day, they came in and started to craft their opening paragraph for the story they were assigned.
I also asked our librarian to make a video about citations for stories. She was happy to do that, and she shared that video with all the English classes. I also used some videos that I found on the web.
We also will be trying student videos. We do a unit about the history of journalism in the United States. Each student will be given a topic or a person to research and then they will create a video. The students will watch one video a night and take notes for a big test when everyone is finished.
The most beneficial part of this for teachers is the time saved. When I am trying to get through a lesson at school, there can be so many distractions. At home the students can put on their headsets and focus on what is being said. On average, what used to take me 30 minutes in class can be done in a 10-minute video. I have so much more time to spend with the students assisting them and really using differentiated learning.
There are hundreds of ways to flip the classroom, but not every lesson can be flipped. I feel the students like the variety of flipping some things and being more traditional with other lessons.
It also helped that the teacher across the hall from me flipped her math class the same time I flipped journalism. It has really helped to have another person I can talk to about ideas, technology glitches and student push back.
One downside to the Flipped Classroom would be computer access. I am fortunate to work in a district where every child has a laptop provided through the school. However, at the conference I networked with many teachers who do not have this luxury, but found ways for the kids to get the videos. Some students stayed after school in a library or a classroom. Some teachers sent the video home on flash drives so students didn’t have to use the Internet.
If you are thinking about trying the Flipped Classroom, start slow. Build your video library from year to year. The main thing is to try it and see how you and your students react to the new style, and then be flexible.
More information can be found in “Flip Your Classroom” by Jonathan Bergmann and Aaron Sams. I consider it essential reading before you try this teaching technique. Many teacher websites offer video instructions and lessons on how to flip a classroom. If you get really ambitious, attend FlipCon15; see flippedlearning.org for more information. | <urn:uuid:75ebad72-1740-41e5-beb1-81a507106523> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.walsworthyearbooks.com/teaching-yearbook-in-a-%E2%80%A8flipped-classroom/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571987.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813202507-20220813232507-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.974057 | 1,117 | 2.15625 | 2 |
From Scientific American comes research into avoiding choking under pressure, be it in sports, on the job or anywhere else in your life. Some concepts seem counterintuitive, but have been borne out somewhat by studies.
We choke under pressure because such conditions thwart the normal brain processing of tasks that are so well learned they have become "automatic."
Trying to concentrate on monitoring the quality of your performance is counterproductive because the cerebellum, which controls complex motor tasks, is not consciously accessible.
Ratcheting up the pressure at your practice sessions is the best way to avoid failing when it counts.
The article is an interesting look at coping mechanism when facing a pressure-packed situation. I found this part very germane to sports:
The best way to make a performance situation feel like rehearsal, says Raôul R. D. Oudejans, a psychologist at Free University Amsterdam, is to subject yourself to the same anxiety-packed conditions during practice that you expect to encounter during your moment in the spotlight.
I imagine that's why football teams pipe in artificial noise at practice to simulate a hostile crowd. I am curious as to what strategies people use when facing a pressurized situation? I try to calm down and focus on something totally unrelated, which often acts to distract my mind.
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If you are searching for information about Rangpur to Kholahati Train Schedule with Ticket Price, you are in the right place. The train of the Rangpur to Kholahati route is a busy route. More than thousands of people travel every day on this route. People are searching schedules, and there are not many valid sources.
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In this blog, we occasionally like to share stories of how legal graphics can change the course of litigation. The following war story comes courtesy of Roger Mead, an accomplished litigator at Folger Levin LLP in San Francisco.
The story involves civil litigation against the Hunt brothers in the 1980s claiming silver price manipulation. As the accompanying graphic illustrates, silver prices spiked in 1979 and 1980 and then collapsed. In 1979, the price for silver jumped from $6 per troy ounce ($0.193/g) to a record high of $48.70 per troy ounce ($1.566/g), an increase of 712%. The billionaire brothers Nelson Bunker Hunt and William Herbert Hunt were accused of causing the spike and collapse and conspiring to manipulate the silver market. After six months of testimony in a trial in federal district court in New York before Judge Lasker, a jury found for plaintiffs (see Hunts Are Ruled Part Of A Scheme To Control Silver, NY Times, Aug. 21, 1988).
For the trial, plaintiffs had created a graphic showing the rise and fall of silver prices, and they mounted it on a long board. Judge Lasker gave the plaintiffs permission to hang the board from the ceiling of the courtroom across from the jury box. The board hung there for the entire trial.
Using the data, we created a graphic to illustrate how a blow-up chart might be designed today for this case. Whereas in the early 1980s they may have spent a great deal of time creating a hand-drawn diagram, we used Adobe Illustrator to produce this easily: (more…) | <urn:uuid:53cb5186-f908-4c98-bddb-52f1f6d36f52> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://cogentlegal.com/2013/01/30/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571719.48/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812140019-20220812170019-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.913286 | 325 | 2.453125 | 2 |
Elon Musk announces two new Tesla paint colors, Tesla is known for its electric cars, but the company also produces some of the best-looking automobiles on the road. The difference between how they look compared to traditional vehicles lies in their finishes.
The reason that Tesla’s cars are designed differently from those offered by other companies is that it wants to create a car that stands out among a sea of similar-looking cars. Its goal is to produce something with a design and feel that is unlike any vehicle currently on the market.
One of the reasons that the finish has been criticized is that the exterior is painted using a two-part process. First, the base color is applied to the body of the car. Then, after that dries, an additional layer of color is added. This extra layer of coating creates depth. It gives the appearance of three dimensions instead of just two.
What Is Tesla Paint Protection?
Tesla paints have become very popular lately. If you want to learn more about them, you need to read this article. This is a guide that explains why you should use these products to protect your car’s exterior.
You might be wondering how these products work. The answer is that they create an airtight seal between the surface of the vehicle and the paint. As such, any moisture will simply evaporate, rather than seep into the metal underneath.
When you apply the paint, you’ll notice that it goes on smoothly and evenly. You’ll also find that it doesn’t chip or peel off easily.
If you’re looking for a way to keep your car’s finish protected, then you can start by using the right kind of primer. After that, you can add a protective coat. Finally, you’ll want to make sure that you wash your car regularly to remove all of the dirt and grime.
Why Does Tesla Have Paint Issues?
Tesla is a company that manufactures electric cars. The most famous of these vehicles is the Model S. However, the company also produces other models, such as the Roadster.
If you’ve been following the news recently, you might have heard about the problems with the painting of the Model S. Apparently, there were some issues when the car was being painted, so the factory decided to repaint the vehicle.
This isn’t the first time that the company has had this type of problem. There are many reports of the same issue occurring. This means that there could be a design flaw in the manufacturing process.
It’s important to note that the original paint job on the car is still in place, and it hasn’t affected the performance of the vehicle. So, while the model is currently undergoing its second round of repairs, you shouldn’t expect any major changes to the look of the car.
Why Does Tesla Have Paint Issues?
Is Ceramic Coating on Tesla Worth It?
In the past, there were many people who thought that using ceramic coatings on their Teslas was just a waste of money. However, now, more and more customers have started to use this type of material. So, why is it so popular today?
If you want to learn how to get the most value from your car, you should consider buying the best possible paint job. This means that you need to make sure that you’re paying for a high-quality finish. If you don’t do this, then you might end up with a very cheap-looking vehicle.
One of the reasons that people start to buy ceramic-coated cars is because of the way that they look. Ceramic paints are shiny, and they tend to last much longer than other finishes. In fact, some experts claim that it’s actually impossible for the color of your car to fade away once you’ve applied a good quality ceramic coating.
What Kind of Paint Does Tesla Use?
In recent years, Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and co-founder of Tesla Motors, has been working on his next project. The company is known for its electric cars, but Musk wants to take things a step further. He believes that he can create an entirely new form of energy by using solar power. This means that the world will be able to get rid of fossil fuels forever.
Musk was inspired to work on this idea after watching documentaries about Nikola Tesla, who invented the alternating current (AC) motor in 1882. AC motors are used today in everything from refrigerators to washing machines. However, these motors require a lot of copper wiring, and they don’t last very long.
Tesla decided to change all of that with his own invention. His plan is to build a giant battery factory in the Nevada desert, where it will be possible for anyone to buy batteries at affordable prices. Once the battery plant starts up, people will be able to buy their homes, cars, and even planes powered by electricity instead of gasoline.
Does Spray Paint Stick to a Tesla?
If you have a car that you love, you might want to consider getting a couple of cans of spray paint. This is a great way to give your vehicle a fresh look. You can use this method to make sure that you get the perfect color combination. If you’re wondering how well spray paint will work on a Tesla, then you should know that it works just fine.
However, when you first apply the paint, you’ll need to let it dry for at least 24 hours before you drive it. Once you’ve done that, you can go ahead and start driving around.
This is a fantastic idea for cars that are in good condition but don’t necessarily require a complete overhaul. For example, you could repaint your entire interior, or you could simply add some accent colors to your exterior.
You shouldn’t worry about whether or not the paint will peel off of the car. When the paint is applied correctly, it’s very unlikely that you’ll ever have any problems with peeling. In fact, most people who try this out report having a positive experience.
Why Is Tesla Paint So Soft?
Tesla paints have become very popular over the past few years. If you want to know why, here’s a quick guide.
Paint can be used to protect any surface. You can use it to cover your walls, floors, furniture, appliances, cars, and more.
It comes in many different colors, including white, black, blue, red, green, yellow, orange, purple, and brown.
If you’re looking for a great way to decorate your home, then you should consider using this type of paint.
You can also buy it online. There are lots of stores that sell it, such as Home Depot, Lowes, Walmart, Amazon, Target, and others.
Now that you understand how to get started with painting, you might wonder why Tesla paints are so soft.
Here’s the answer: they contain special ingredients that make them softer than most other types of paint. The best part is that they work well on almost all surfaces, including metal, wood, concrete, plastic, glass, and much more.
Is Tesla Paint Water Based?
Tesla paints are a type of automotive paint that is made by using special technology. This means that they can be used to create a range of different finishes, including matte, gloss, metallic, and clear coats. However, many people don’t know whether these paints contain any toxic chemicals.
In fact, it’s possible for them to use several kinds of solvents when making their products. The most commonly used solvent, in this case, is water. So, while you might assume that all of the paint on your car contains water, this isn’t actually the case.
It would seem like a good idea to avoid buying any kind of paint that doesn’t have an environmentally friendly option. But, unfortunately, it can sometimes be difficult to tell whether a particular brand is safe or not. If you’re interested in learning more about the safety of Tesla paints, then you should check out this article.
This is an informative guide that explains what you need to look out for when you buy your next set of auto supplies.
Are Tesla’s Reliable
Tesla is a car company that was founded by Elon Musk. He also happens to be the CEO of SpaceX, as well. The Tesla Model 3 is a very popular electric vehicle, so you might want to consider buying one.
But, just like any other brand of car, Teslas aren’t always perfect. So how do you know whether or not they’re reliable?
Well, the first thing to check is the warranty. If the manufacturer offers a three-year/36,000-mile warranty, then you can rest assured knowing that your car will last longer than most. In addition, you should look at the reliability scores from Consumer Reports.
You should also make sure that the car is safe and easy to use. For example, you need a backup camera in order to drive safely.
Another important factor to keep in mind is that Teslas are expensive. You shouldn’t buy one unless you can afford it.
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Ahmed Abubaker, a 35-year-old teacher has little interest in politics and barely followed the developments of the Egyptian revolution. But this recent divorcee has now taken up protesting.
Al-Masry Al-Youm found him just recently at a demonstration in front of the Ministry of Justice. Abubaker is joining likeminded divorced fathers who are calling for a change to laws regulating custody over their children. They believe that the current custody system, along with other provisions in the personal status law, is against Islamic Sharia law.
“Two months ago I couldn’t see [his six-year-old daughter] Maram for a whole month. My ex-wife’s father told me that the security situation was deteriorating and [the family] couldn't risk letting the girl go far from home,” said Abubaker at the protest.
The problem he raised is not only due to the absence of police from the streets of the working-class area in Omraniya where he and ex-wife’s family live, but also the result of the law regulating the divorced father’s right to see his children.
The debate over custody laws, which is usually accompanied by arguments that Sharia supports the claims of divorced fathers, comes within a context in which Islamist groups wants to curtail women’s rights. Islamists argue that women’s legal gains in recent years are a product of Hosni Mubarak’s pro-Western regime. Women’s rights advocates, however, believe that the improved status of women is an outcome of social activism, which managed to push women’s issues to the fore.
Women’s gains under threat
In 2005, Egypt’s parliament, then dominated by the former ruling National Democratic Party, passed legal amendments by which children should remain in their mother's custody until age 15, up from 10 for boys and 12 for girls.
The law states that fathers have the right to see their children only three hours a week. Other members of the father’s family, such as grandparents, don’t have the right to see the children unless accompanied by the father in the three-hour visitation. Fathers also don’t have the right to house their children without the mother’s agreement.
Abubaker joined a Facebook page calling for changes to the custody laws. Other fathers who stage regular protests in front of the Ministry of Justice have joined newly established groups, such as the “The Front for Saving the Family” and “The Coalition for Saving the Egyptian Family”.
They staged small marches in front of the cabinet building, the Ministry of Justice and the state radio and television building. Fathers in governorates around Egypt formed local branches for the group.
Salafi and Muslim Brotherhood-affiliated websites have been active in covering these developments, which they describe as being “calls for the application of Sharia.”
Family court judge Abdullah Albaga said in a TV interview in April that the new age rules for custody contravene Sharia, and called for the cancellation of the amendments, along with others, such as an amendment from 2000 giving woman easy access to divorce though the courts.
In the last decade, Egyptian women managed to erase some of the egregious gender inequities enshrined in the laws regulating personal status issues, such as reforming child custody laws, ensuring that women have the right to add conditions to marriage contracts, and providing women with the right to get a divorce through courts, known as khola, which are based on Islamic law.
Before 2000, when new legal provisions for divorce were introduced, it was nearly impossible for women to get divorced without the consent of their husbands. Divorce cases could linger in the courts for up to a decade, and even then, women would often not be granted the divorces they requested.
Karim Younis, another father who is calling for the change, tells Al-Masry Al-Youm that the divorced fathers have met with Ministry of Justice officials, who said their demands are legitimate.
For feminists and secular political activists, these movements are dangerous, since they’re based on specific and rigid interpretations of Sharia.
“What you surveyed from groups and marches against the custody law are indicators that there has been a major setback in the position of women since the revolution,” says Karima Kemal, a journalist and commentator.
“Conservative thinking is on the rise along with the rise of the Islamic groups. They see all the developments that took place concerning the status of women as Western and aimed at destroying the family.”
Feminist activist Lamiyaa Lotfy agrees.
“We know that the custody law is unfair. Having only three hours a week to see your child is unfair. That members of the father’s family don’t have the right to see the child is also unfair. But the problem is people don’t want [just] amendments; they want to take away all the rights we fought for, alleging that they are anti-Sharia,” she says.
A Western import?
Perhaps the biggest impediment to improving the legal status of women is the argument that such changes are being forced on Egypt by the West and were pushed by former First Lady Suzanne Mubarak, who is widely hated.
Elham Eidarous, a political activist, says this argument is used “to distract people from seeing the efforts exerted by women’s NGOs in order to push for the changes. Suzanne Mubarak wasn’t a feminist actually," says Eidarous. "If the state pushed for positive legislation to improve the status of women, this happened because of local as well as international pressure.”
Women’s rights advocates may face crucial challenges with the election of the next parliament, which many expect will be dominated by Islamists. Some women’s activists fear that an Islamist-dominated parliament would strip women of the rights they have gained.
“Women’s activists should build strategic relationships with civil political parties that support women’s rights, " said Eidarous. "Women’s NGOs shouldn’t be the only force defending women’s rights. Organizing women from grassroots and forming coalitions are the strategy. Women’s issues after the revolution should get rid of any remains of elitism.”
One example of how to defend women’s rights by gathering women from the grassroots is the Coalition of Custodian Women group, which has staged various protests in recent months, mainly in Cairo.
“What we are seeing now is that ordinary women are speaking about their rights," says Lotfy. "If you have a march that alleges that the custody law is anti-Sharia and Western-based, you have on the opposite side the Custodian Women, who staged similar marches in the street, saying that they won't give up their rights over their children. In this case, you can’t describe those women as being Western.”
Another new development is the degree to which Coptic women are making their voices heard.
“That’s the radical change," says Kemal. "Coptic women are also speaking out, either pressing the Church to change its position to give them licenses for divorce or by pressing the state to push for a new legislation that allows civil marriage.”
The silencing of women
Women’s rights advocates say that regression on personal status issues is part of a larger problem of marginalizing women. After an unprecedented showing during protests over the last six months, Egypt women are now being told that they cannot take high political and executive posts.
“The rise of the Islamist movement after the revolution poses significant threats to gains made by Egypt’s women in many aspects related to political representation, as well as, and especially in the legal context, regulating the personal status law,” says Kemal.
The committee that drafted the constitutional amendments in March didn’t include any women, and Prime Minister Essam Sharaf’s cabinet has only one female minister. During the last governors reshuffle, no female governors were appointed.
Minister of Local Development Mohsen al-Nomany said last month that women are currently incapable of filling governorships due to the deteriorating security situation.
On Wednesday, a coalition of feminist organizations sent a letter to Deputy Prime Minister Ali al-Selmy calling on the government to ensure that women will be represented in the committee that drafts the new constitution. The letter indicates that any future constitution must have anti-discrimination provisions.
However, Lotfy argues that at this very moment, Egyptians must not evaluate the situation of women in isolation.
“Women aren’t represented in a fair way in the political scene. That’s true, but who from the marginalized people is Egypt are being fairly represented? Youth are still marginalized, disabled people are badly discriminated against and people from Sinai can’t claim any significant posts.
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The cross is a familiar symbol to both religious and secular groups. But few people are familiar with the many myths and legends behind one of the earliest forms of this Christian symbol. The Cross of Tau or Tau Cross, named for the Greek letter T, is thought to have been the first cross used in Christianity, but its origins are believed to date back to the Egyptians. The Egyptian cross called an Ankh is a simple T-Cross mounted with an oval called the Ru.
In its long history, the Tau cross was also the symbol of the Roman God Mithras and the Greek God Attis. In Norse mythology, the hammer of Thor is seen as a Tau Cross. The Bull as the Astrological sign of Taurus gets its name from the Tau and Ru. Even the Druids used the Tau when venerating trees by scrawling the symbol into the bark of their sacred oaks. The Tau Cross was first alluded to in the Bible in the Old Testament book of Ezechiel.
As Christianity gained followers, the pagan symbols were converted into Christian ones. The Tau was used as the first cross of the followers of Christ and many believe that the cross of the Crucifixion was actually T-shaped, and many early Christians adopted the Tau as the symbol of their religious belief. St. Anthony Abbott (251-356), an Egyptian monk and one of the first Christian monastics used a crutch in the shape of a Tau. When he visited another monk, he would place the crutch outside of the cave, making it a symbol of communion with God. In 1095 the Antonines were founded by a French nobleman after his son was cured of a disease following a vision of St. Anthony instructing him to plant a Tau as an instrument of healing. As a result, Tau Crosses were used in amulets as a protection against disease in the Middle Ages. The most common reference of the Tau in Christianity is with the Franciscan Order of Saint Francis of Assisi who adopted it as his personal symbol of faith and used it as his signature.
Today, few Tau Crosses still remain. The most well known is the Tau Cross on Tory Island in County Donegal, Ireland. Tory’s mica slate cross stands 1.9 m high. It is situated by the West Town pier and is a lasting reminder of St. Colm Cille and the monastery he founded on the island in the sixth century. Island legends say that a Cromwellian soldier by the name of Aindreas na gCros hated crosses and tried to break Tory’s Tau with his sword. Miraculously the Tau would not break, but the marks of his sword are still discernable today. Because of this, Tory’s fishermen believe it to have powers of protection and pray to it before going out to sea.
In my young adult fantasy novel, Tory’s Tau is a symbol of the island’s mysterious past and the curse hanging over it. Arella Cline, the book’s main character, learns the means to breaking the island’s curse by discovering a Tau glyph on a map of the island in a mysterious book of prophecies. The Tau Cross becomes an important stop on her journey into the past, a journey she must take in order to return to the present. Island of Tory is due to be released in March 2012. | <urn:uuid:95625f14-1326-4b50-a6da-910868440165> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://reginamgeither.com/2011/09/06/legends-of-the-tau-cross/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571246.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811073058-20220811103058-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.974069 | 693 | 3.359375 | 3 |
Fear of Betrayal Session
The Client has an underlying fear that controls her life with memories and dreams of a past life where she was blinded and tortured for being a witch. She holds a misplaced anger against her husband and other unexplained anger. Her mother never owned her feminine power but abused it. She fears and doesn’t understand feminine power.
Journey: First Life
She meet a woman with ragged clothes in the time of Christ. There are Roman soldiers around and she is listening to someone teach of the Christian philosophy. She lives with her grandmother, daughter and small boy. Her mother is a leper. There is no male figure in their lives. The situation is tense with Roman Soldiers surrounding the crowds.
When she leaves home, she goes to tend to her mother’s leprosy with a potion. She is an herbalist. Then she goes about her business of visiting women with her healing herbs and teas. While she visits the sick and the women, she passes the words of the new ‘religion’ or philosophy. She is very careful because she knows it is dangerous.
Later her daughter moves away from her and marries. Her Grandmother dies. Before her death, her grandmother assures her she will always be with her to support her, but she feels very alone. She is afraid if something happens to her, there will be no one to take care of her young son since her daughter is now gone.
One of her teachers is captured and tortured and killed in the coliseum. As his heart is torn out, she feels her heart is torn out. She loses faith in her own abilities and the fear of capture and torture controls her life. She truly fears not so much death but if tortured, she will disclose and renounce her family, her teachers, and the others in her community. Her greatest fear is that she will renounce and betray GOD if she is in too much pain. This fear controls her life. The only support in her life is her son.
After this, she stops speaking of her beliefs, she withdraws from her healing herbal work and becomes very isolated. She lives to be an old woman mostly staying at home with her son and his family. At her death, she feels sad and regrets her life feels incomplete.
She goes back to when is 10-12 years old. An herbalist/healer visits her mother who is pregnant and not feeling well. The Herbalist mentions an herb and the ancestor says she will get it. The Herbalist is impressed she knows what it is when she brings the right one back. She offers to take the girl as an apprentice. Although the ancestor is close with her mother, in this lifetime, she chooses to apprentice with the Herbalist and goes to live with her to study.
She becomes a formally trained healer. She mainly works with the middle class and becomes more self-assured and more aware of the political situation. She marries the same man who was a soldier and has 2 children before her husband is killed. She learns of the teaching of Christ and finds comfort in them and passes them on to her patients. She recognizes the dangers to herself and her family. After her mother dies, she decides to leave the country. Her grandmother decides to stay, so she leaves with the children and some other Christians.
She moves to another country where Christians are welcomed. She marries again and although her husband is not a Christian, he respects her beliefs. They love each other deeply and he accepts and raises her children as his own. The daughter marries young and moves away. She misses her daughter but accepts the loss. The son takes after her in studying herbs and becomes a healer.
Her husband, her son and his family are at her bedside at her death. She feels this lifetime was one of deep peace, happiness, acceptance where she could maintain her self-awareness.
- How did the atmosphere of oppression and fear control the ancestor’s first life?
- Was this truly necessary or did she create the fear?
- Was this fear under her control? If so, how?
- Why was she able to accept her situation in the second life?
- Why was she unable to act differently in the first lifetime?
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Ways to recognize, manage and reduce stress as a family
Every family copes with daily stresses. Your child may worry about an upcoming test, or struggle with a conflict at school. You may be busy juggling multiple schedules at home or work, or dealing with an unexpected family illness.
Experiencing some stress is usually helpful for children and youth. It can help them rise to a challenge, or motivate them to reach their goals. Too much stress, though, is overwhelming, especially if it lasts a long time.
When children develop coping skills to handle tough and stressful times, it helps them build confidence and deal with challenges in the future.
Here you’ll find tips to help recognize stress, and discover stress reduction strategies that you can practice together to build up resilience. Give them a try.
Answers from a Psychologist
Finding a balance between school, activities, fun and play can sometimes mean the difference between a busy child and a stressed one.
If your child is tired often, frequently says they would like to stay home and do nothing, what used to be fun isn’t fun anymore, or their grades start to drop, these may be signs that your child is too busy.
Take a look at their schedule and replay some mental images over the past week: Was there some down time? Was there time for rest and play?
Here you’ll find some tips for creating family routines and simplifying schedules.
Reality: Children and youth cope with life’s everyday ups and downs in different ways. Something that might be stressful for one person, may not be for another.
Sometimes it can be difficult to tell if they’re feeling stressed. The way someone shows stress might be different. Sometimes stress is expressed in very small ways, or in ways that don’t seem connected to the actual cause of the stress.
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Surgical consultation is regularly requested for diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary complications of the endemic mycosis, Histoplasma capsulatum, Blastomyces dermatitidis and Coccidioidomycosis immitis, and the yeast Cryptococcus neoformans. All resemble pulmonary malignancies. Histoplasmosis causes pericarditis, mediastinal fibrosis and mediastinal granuloma, which can cause entrapment of vascular structures, the esophagus, and the trachea. Coccidioidomycosis can cause spontaneous pneumothorax and thin wall cavities that can be superinfected with tuberculosis and Aspergillosis. The pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of these organisms are discussed with emphasis on the new oral therapies and complications encountered in persons with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.
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As a term used nearly universally across various health practitioners, “recovery” seems quite uncontroversial to many. There are, however, profound differences in what the word has actually come to mean and refers to over time across different groups. For some, especially historically, “recovery” was synonymous with “healing” - a return or restoration to wholeness of body and mind. Over time, more and more people have been using recovery to refer to something more limited - namely, treatment. The process of recovery then is often framed as synonymous with the process of treatment itself.
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Established in 2010, CDKN is a demand-led network that helps developing countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America and the Caribbean to achieve climate compatible development goals. Through this project, CDKN is shifting from knowledge generating and technical assistance to knowledge brokering, since a lot of information on climate adaptation is being generated. It aims to create an enabling environment for implementation and scaling climate and development actions in order to drive inclusive, sustainable and climate resilient development, and enhance the quality of life for the poorest and most vulnerable to climate change. It will cover South Asia, South Africa and Latin America as the target regions. The lead for the project is SouthSouthNorth, with ICLEI South Asia, FFLA and ODI.
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If Israel starts a preemptive war and attacks Iran’s nuclear sites, it is a certainty that Iran would immediately counterstrike Israel’s nuclear facilities. This “eye for an eye” exchange could go badly for Israel. The potential radiological impacts within such a tiny country would be devastating.
The American airwaves are currently filled with arm-chair generals who boast that Israel will “take-out” the Iranian sites. They claim, based on their nonexistent expertise, that Iran will do nothing in response. This is simply fantasy. It is the same amateurish analysis that predicted that the United States could invade Iraq and then withdraw in three months time with its mission accomplished.
The New York Times reported on January 29, 2012, that strategic thinking in Israel is that Iran will not begin a major war if Israel launches limited strikes against its nuclear facilities. Israel’s analytical intelligence skills in the region have had a spotting record over the years. In fact, no one knows the extent of the Iranian response, but one thing is certain: Iran (perhaps in conjunction with Hezbollah) will at least respond in kind with immediate missile strikes on Israeli nuclear facilities.
The Times (of London) reported in June 2008, that Israel’s plutonium reactor, located near the city of Dimona, was a priority target for Iran’s strategic missile forces, specifically its batteries of long-range Shhab-3 missiles, just as they were for Iraqi Scud missiles in 1991 during the first Gulf war. The Dimona complex reportedly consists of eight plutonium and other radiological sub-sites that are designated Machon 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9 and 10.
Other Israeli nuclear targets include:
1. The Rafael Armaments nuclear weapons facility north of Haifa, just outside of Kiryat Yam;
2. Palmachim Air Base, south of Tel Aviv, which houses some of Israel’s Jericho III ICBMs and apparently their warheads; and
3. The Nahal Sorek reactor and nuclear research site in the Judean Hills.
The final initial target would likely be the joint U.S./Israeli radar site located within the Har Keren Army Base in the Negev. These targets can be identified after ten minutes of Internet research.
This nuclear “contest” would pit thousands of advanced Iranian and Hezbollah missiles that almost certainly have some type of anti-ABM countermeasures (decoys, chaff and other devices), against an array of anti-ballistic missiles that include the Patriot III and Israeli Arrow or Hetz. It is impossible to predict the results of such an exchange. Israel has already announced that it would shut down its reactors before attacking Iran, but that still leaves both the active and spent nuclear fuel rods as tempting targets, along with the enrichment facilities, weapons assembly plants and nuclear stockpiles for their estimated 400 warheads. To be effective, Israel’s anti-missile screen would have to protect sites from Haifa to the Negev. Thus, Iran merely has to hit 1% of its missiles targets, while Israel has to be 100% successful in order to prevail.
While Israel has been improving its ABM defenses, the Iranian have shifted to low flying (non-ballistic) cruise missiles and reportedly have provided the same to its Hezbollah allies. Israel’s ability to shoot down such cruise missiles appears limited.
A review conducted in 2008 entitled: “Should Israel Close Dimona? The Radiological Consequences of a Military Strike on Israel’s Plutonium-Production Reactor” sets out numerous scenarios wherein radiation leaks and releases could have significant and perhaps dire medical, economic, social and psychological implications on the State of Israel. These issues are not currently being discussed in the U.S. media, which is depicting Israeli “surgical” attacks as easy, successful and inevitable, with no significant regional or international risks.
Remember that the Dimona reactor is just south of the city of Dimona with its 30,000 residents. Depending on the prevailing wind direction, the nearby city of Beersheva could also be at risk following a nuclear attack.
The core issue that the Western news media has refused to credibly analyze is, Why did Israel develope such a large nuclear arsenal? The argument that Israel needs to protect itself does not address the massive cost of Israel’s decades-long nuclear weapons program. The actual reason is more likely that Israel needed to counter and deter Iran from using its existing nuclear warheads. The Kabul Press detailed this in its 2011, report, “EXCLUSIVE: Iran’s Black Market Nuclear Warheads Are an Open Secret.” Similar reviews were published by both The Washington Times and Pravda. While secrecy is important sometimes, excessive secrecy is debilitating.
The most dangerous scenario for Israel is that Iran has shipped several of its tactical nuclear warheads to Lebanon under the control of its Qods personnel and that these are designed to fit onto Hezbollah ballistic missiles and explode high above Israel. The goal would not be to affect physical damage, but solely to generate an electromagnetic pulse (EMP). Such a pulse could push Israel back into the pre-industrial, pre-electricity age because it would fry most electronics, immobilizing virtually all modes of transportation. It would open Israel up to land, sea and air attacks.
During the early 1980’s, Israeli officials proposed that the Reagan Administration negotiate with Iran. Such negotiations were successful because both sides obtained some of the benefits they were seeking, despite their acrimonious public rhetoric. Israel and Iran have serious security concerns regarding the other, as do the United States and Iran. As the business of the Middle East is business, negotiations are still a viable option. To-date, such negotiations have never been seriously pursued.
Part of the problem is that the U.S. Department of State does not negotiate, it merely lectures. The United States’ foreign policy has increasingly been limited to military strikes and invasions because its diplomatic efforts have been feeble and unimaginative. Secretaries of State no longer meet and discuss anything with either friends or foes, they simply want to fly into countries for one-day photo opportunities where they can sign meaningless agreements previously negotiated by staff members. The annual Afghan conferences are one example.
A true accord with Iran would require extensive personal efforts by Secretary Clinton and other, including President Obama, and would almost certainly require one or both to travel to Tehran, with additional meetings being held in Western venues. These would be risky negotiations, but such risks are necessary because the mutual destruction of the nuclear facilities of both Israel and Iran is an unthinkable alternative. | <urn:uuid:374157ef-40a2-4235-8239-d8578732e88f> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.kabulpress.org/article98392.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571097.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810010059-20220810040059-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.962268 | 1,371 | 1.679688 | 2 |
Neurons in the hippocampus and adjacent brain areas show a large diversity in their tuning to location and head direction. The underlying circuit mechanisms are not resolved. In particular, it is unclear why certain cell types are selective to one spatial variable, but invariant to another. For example, place cells are typically invariant to head direction. We propose that all observed spatial tuning patterns - in both their selectivity and their invariance - arise from the same mechanism: Excitatory and inhibitory synaptic plasticity that is driven by the spatial tuning statistics of synaptic inputs. Using simulations and a mathematical analysis, we show that combined excitatory and inhibitory plasticity can lead to localized, grid-like or invariant activity. Combinations of different input statistics along different spatial dimensions reproduce all major spatial tuning patterns observed in rodents. The model is robust to changes in parameters, develops patterns on behavioral timescales and makes distinctive experimental predictions.
Grid cell - raw dataPublicly available.
- Henning Sprekeler
The funders had no role in study design, data collection and interpretation, or the decision to submit the work for publication.
- David Foster, University of California, Berkeley, United States
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The maintenance of items in working memory (WM) relies on a widespread network of cortical areas and hippocampus where synchronization between electrophysiological recordings reflects functional coupling. We investigated the direction of information flow between auditory cortex and hippocampus while participants heard and then mentally replayed strings of letters in WM by activating their phonological loop. We recorded local field potentials from the hippocampus, reconstructed beamforming sources of scalp EEG, and – additionally in four participants – recorded from subdural cortical electrodes. When analyzing Granger causality, the information flow was from auditory cortex to hippocampus with a peak in the [4 8] Hz range while participants heard the letters. This flow was subsequently reversed during maintenance while participants maintained the letters in memory. The functional interaction between hippocampus and the cortex and the reversal of information flow provide a physiological basis for the encoding of memory items and their active replay during maintenance.
Visually guided behaviors require the brain to transform ambiguous retinal images into object-level spatial representations and implement sensorimotor transformations. These processes are supported by the dorsal 'where' pathway. However, the specific functional contributions of areas along this pathway remain elusive due in part to methodological differences across studies. We previously showed that macaque caudal intraparietal (CIP) area neurons possess robust three-dimensional (3D) visual representations, carry choice- and saccade-related activity, and exhibit experience-dependent sensorimotor associations (Chang et al., 2020b). Here, we used a common experimental design to reveal parallel processing, hierarchical transformations, and the formation of sensorimotor associations along the 'where' pathway by extending the investigation to V3A, a major feedforward input to CIP. Higher-level 3D representations and choice-related activity were more prevalent in CIP than V3A. Both areas contained saccade-related activity that predicted the direction/timing of eye movements. Intriguingly, the time-course of saccade-related activity in CIP aligned with the temporally integrated V3A output. Sensorimotor associations between 3D orientation and saccade direction preferences were stronger in CIP than V3A, and moderated by choice signals in both areas. Together, the results explicate parallel representations, hierarchical transformations, and functional associations of visual and saccade-related signals at a key juncture in the 'where' pathway. | <urn:uuid:476b7c46-1f2c-48b6-8358-674cf1fb9a3b> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://elifesciences.org/articles/34560v1 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572127.33/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815024523-20220815054523-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.904965 | 781 | 2.28125 | 2 |
231st Diocesan Convention
Holy Cross Faith Memorial Episcopal Church, Pawleys Island
Sermon given at the Sending Eucharist on November 13, 2021
There is a day I will remember forever.
It began with an early morning short plane ride then a bus ride to a place north of Chang Mai, Thailand where Lek Chailert has made a home for elephants who have been abused. In that home, the elephants lucky enough to be found by Lek are cared for and loved. Our family of four went there on July 22, 2013, the day I will remember forever.
We saw elephants whose eyes had been gauged out, whose ears had been cut and legs had been broken, elephants who had lived their whole lives in fear of physical violence. Often, when Lek found the elephants, they did not want to be with her, or even with the other elephants. They would isolate, hide even, for days or weeks before they would venture out into the clearing to join the rest.
Similarly, the trainers she recruited, called mahouts, often did not want to speak about their former work. Many of them had come from a tourism industry that taught them to use violence and methods of torture to subdue the elephants. They were trained to tie them up in what is called “the crush”, then jab them until they bled with spears, even blinding them, gouging out their eyes.
I’m not sure what attracted these trainers to Lek and Elephant Nature Park. It’s a mystery how a person comes to desire to change the things that harm the soul. Perhaps, it was simply getting a taste of Lek’s vision. Or perhaps it was something they saw in the eyes of the creatures they sought to subdue. Whatever it was, something led these trainers to Elephant Nature Park, to care for elephants who had been abused by the very methods they themselves had used.
With Lek, the elephants and their human caregivers were learning a new way of living, together. It was beautiful to witness the love between the elephants and the mahouts. They easily showed affection to each other. They played together. The trust was obvious.
Our day with Lek and her friends was one of the most beautiful days of my life. All four of us would describe it to you, I think, as a day when time stood still, suspended.
There are moments in life when we just know we are in the center of our purpose. We are fully alive. Fully aligned with love. Those are abiding moments.
In his farewell discourse in the middle of John’s gospel, Jesus’s uses this one word over and over. Abide. Or, in the Greek, meno.
Meno implies something more than just physically staying in a place. It has a deeper sense of connection, companionship, and harmony. It is used to describe how we are knit into God, like a baby is knit into the mother’s womb. John uses it to describe the deep down rootedness of a vine with intertwining branches.
We were made to abide. To dwell with one another and with our God. And from that place of deep connectivity, to live with joy, with generosity, and the kind of uninhibited delight we knew as children.
Episcopalians of South Carolina, I’ve seen how you abide. I can say that with some authority now, because I have visited most of you in your home churches—I have listened to your stories. And those I’ve not yet visited, I am coming soon! By early in the new year, I hope to have been with every community in this diocese.
You know, I’ve walked in to beautiful churches you where you have abided with the saints before you for generations. And, I’ve walked into a bank, into a storefront, into a grove of trees, onto a college campus, into spaces borrowed from other churches—I’ve walked into living rooms and onto porches, into gardens and beside beaches.
In all the places where you are, you share the same story—of how you love one another—how you are tending each other’s souls, how you have opened your eyes to see your neighbor and love them. It’s happening everywhere, this abiding.
That would be enough. Truly. I could stop preaching now, and your witness would be enough. God is smiling on you. But, as we know, the story does not stop there. Your story, our story, has another layer. A very particular layer. You have lived for a decade now with a deep wound. The schism has been costly in more ways than we can ever count or name. I know that.
So, what does it mean, then, to abide in the face of such pain? How do we abide with those from whom we are cut off? In the church…in the world.
There is no easy answer to this question. It looks different in each circumstance. What we know is that God is in the business of bringing all the broken pieces, all the shards of our lives, back into oneness—knitting us back together. Like Lek was knitting back together the community of elephants with the mahouts who trained them.
As I’ve listened, I hear some of the same wisdom Lek had coming from you. You have talked to me about your neighbors, friends, even family, with whom you find yourselves in conflict. I hear your pain and your hope. It might be easier to cut and run from our adversaries. But their wounds, too, Christ calls us to tend. I’ve heard how you are tending not only your wounds, but their wounds, too.
This tending the other, the one who has harmed you, is hard work.
I understand the cost of these past ten years has been great to you. I understand that, even now, we are not finished with that difficult road.
And I think your stamina to continue to see it through comes from the fact that, through the trials you’ve endured, you have realized how important it is to you to stand for what you believe is right. You are crystal clear that when you say all are welcome, you mean all. You are crystal clear about God’s justice. There is nothing naive about your faith.
And, from that non-naive place, I also hear something else. I hear that you believe a heart can change. I hear that you have become adept at finding common ground with those who see things differently than you do.
There is a great temptation in the face of chronic conflict to withdraw, to become cynical—or, worst yet, to begin to think the gospel doesn’t really hold in every situation, that it’s not up to the acid test of real life.
But we know the gospel holds. In every situation.
The gospel holds in every circumstance precisely because God’s love is the strongest force in this world. And that love conquers fear.
Late in the afternoon of July 22, 2013 at Elephant Nature Park, Lek Chalert walked with our family into a field where several elephant families were resting in the afternoon sun. Lek took our sons, George and John, and invited them to sit with her at the feet of one of the young elephants. Lek then crawled under the elephant. It was a moment that could have been fearful for me—in fact, I probably should have, by all accounts been really afraid. Here were my two sons sitting where this elephant could take them out with one stomp.
But, I did not really have an opportunity to engage fear. Because, what happened next was more compelling than fear. Lek began to sing a lullaby. Quietly, to this young elephant, while she was sitting underneath him. There in front of me were our two boys sitting at the feet of this elephant with Lek, singing the lullaby from under the elephant belly. And, somehow, I did not fear for their lives.
I knew, in that moment, I was hearing the song of redemption. Redemption from all the violence, from all the harm these creatures had endured. Redemption from all the shame, from all the burden the mahouts had carried.
When Lek sang her lullaby, she sat under a beast who could have killed her with one movement. Hers was not a sentimental act. It was, rather, an act of resistance against a belief that fear and hatred win. It was an act born of the conviction that love is stronger than any evil. She chose to abide beneath the belly of the elephant.
Such is our calling. To sit beneath the belly of the elephant and dare to sing a lullaby. To abide in the company of the saints and martyrs.
God redeems this world by our abiding in all the places that need love most.
There will come a day when we will lie down under the belly of all we have feared the most. Only, we won’t be afraid anymore. Instead, we will sing the lullaby of redemption, together.
What a day that will be.
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There are many reasons to sell your laptop. You might want to upgrade your laptop or get a larger one for your growing needs. However, selling your broken laptop needs some preparation. Because your personal data is stored on your computer, you cannot simply dispose of it. You should make sure that your personal information is not sold with your laptop.
It is scary to give away your laptop. You should ensure that you don’t put yourself at risk by giving away your laptop. Think about how much time you’ve put into your laptop. This means that there are a lot personal items in the laptop. It is important to get rid of everything before you sell it.
- Backup your computer files
Before you do anything else, this is the first thing that you should do. The size of the files you wish to backup will determine the destination. You can use the Dropbox or Google Drive cloud storage to store a few files. You may also need an external hard drive that has enough storage space to store all your files.
Doing a file backup ensures that your files are protected before you clean up your laptop. These files are still necessary to carry on your daily life even after you sell your laptop.
- Software and files that are digitally encrypted can be deauthorized
Next, deauthorize all files and digital programs currently being used. Examples include files downloaded from online stores like iTunes, Amazon’s Kindle Apps and others. Enable two-factor authentication to clean up the services.
It is essential to clean up your software so that no one can log into your accounts. This is a must-have before you sell your laptop. You may be charged for services you don’t use. After you sell your laptop, make it difficult for others to access your files or online accounts.
- Secure Hard Drive Formatting
You have now saved your files and logged out your software accounts. Now you can format your hard disk securely. This is a great method to clean your laptop’s hard disk. While it will take some time, this will protect you from identity theft if your computer is sold.
This process, despite taking quite a while to complete, is very simple. To complete the process, you will need to follow the standard hard drive formatting procedures. This process cleans your drive and leaves no trace of personal data.
- Reinstall the Operating System on your Laptop
Formatting a laptop hard drive on a formatted computer will not erase any data. Before you sell your laptop, it is important to do an operating system reinstallation. You only need the operating system files that you want to use during the process. If you don’t want to hire an expert, you can seek their assistance. You can still manage the process on your own.
To prove that the laptop works properly, the operating system must be installed. The buyer wouldn’t know if the laptop is in good condition unless it was installed. Register any software. For your computer to work smoothly, create simple passwords and accounts.
- Perform a physical clean
To make your laptop appealing to potential buyers, clean it. This will improve your chances of selling the laptop at a high price or making it easier to sell. Make sure your computer looks and feels great. Take some photos, and then share them with potential buyers.
The bottom line
Make sure you prepare your laptop for the next buyer when it comes time to sell your old laptop. This includes protecting your personal information, as explained here. You should ensure that your files are secure and stored in a safe backup space.
The next steps are formatting the computer and reinstalling your operating system. Finally, you should clean the laptop to make it more appealing to customers. This will allow you to safely sell your laptop, and also protect yourself against any potential risks associated with it. | <urn:uuid:ad3dee62-5798-4c24-8933-e84281d6b598> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://karmanebula.com/before-you-sell-your-laptop-there-is-important-things-you-should-know/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571987.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813202507-20220813232507-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.933755 | 785 | 1.5625 | 2 |
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Revenge is an ugly look on the face of slave-holder U.S. policy against Haitian refugees.
Past Due. Immediate material reparations to survivors and descendants of the Tulsa Greenwood Massacre are essential to begin healing and repair for the intentional death and destruction caused.
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg stood strong in the stature of a giant, and icon and a warrior for democracy during her 27 years on the US Supreme Court. Today the nation mourns the loss of the solid force for good that Justice Ginsburg brought to her relentless service to justice for women and for all people.
The coronavirus crisis is testing most households and businesses in California, pushing some to the very brink of what they can bear before falling off a cliff.
As this story is posted, another death of a prisoner is reported at Oakdale. Officials of the guards' union there describe the prison as "ground zero" for the coronavirus outbreak in the federal prison system.
Washington, D.C. – The Congressional Black Caucus released the following statement following the Feb. 26 House passage of the Emmett Till Antilynching Act, legislation that would make lynching a crime under federal law.
April Ryan, White House correspondent for American Urban Radio Networks, and other journalists of color have not been favorites of President Donald Trump. From telling Ryan to set up a meeting with the Congressional Black Caucus when she asked if he planned to meet with Black members of Congress to calling her a loser, President Trump has displayed his contempt for Ryan. His rage, his diminishing of the credibility of these Black, award-winning journalists, and his stupidity in calling their questions “racist” minimized what was actually happening: Trump was committing racism by omission.
The fifth of November marked the historic 50th anniversary of the election of the first African American woman to the U.S. Congress, Rep. Shirley Chisholm. This important milestone marks a watershed moment in American politics for Black women to emerge and take their rightful seats at the table of elected Democratic leadership. As the representative from the state of New York, Rep. Chisholm was a trailblazer, inspiring generations of women elected officials. Her career and those of many Black women in Congress are intrinsically connected. One of those women is California Congresswoman Barbara Lee.
CNN commentator Angela Rye didn’t mince words Tuesday, June 27, when she criticized Democratic bigwigs Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer for their rebuke of recent comments from fellow Democratic lawmaker Maxine Waters. Rye bumped heads with Trump official Steve Cortes during what began as a discussion on House Speaker Paul Ryan’s call for Waters to apologize for her statements encouraging people to harass members of President Donald Trump’s administration.
I’m writing this editorial because I want to brag on my husband, Bay View publisher Dr. Willie Ratcliff, and tell you why he and I have faith that a benefactor, someone with deep pockets who cares, will step forward in time to save the Bay View and keep it in print – an angel who understands how much the Bay View means to a prisoner being tortured and a youngster in the hood being framed. Dr. Ratcliff was that angel, that benefactor, to Gladys Knight in 1975, when she ran out of money in the midst of producing a major film in Valdez, Alaska called “Pipe Dreams.”
Asked what she wanted her legacy to be, Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm once said, “I’d like them to say that Shirley Chisholm had guts. That’s how I’d like to be remembered.” Like Shirley, I believe that to restore confidence and trust in our institutions and leaders, we need to speak truth. And that means electing more leaders who aren’t afraid to speak up and speak out. And every one of us privileged to serve has to mentor and lift up others.
When Congresswoman Barbara Lee released the following statement Aug. 21 opposing President Trump’s announced plan to keep U.S. troops in Afghanistan, the San Francisco Chronicle reported, “Sixteen years ago, Rep. Barbara Lee was the sole member of Congress to vote against authorizing the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan,” and for 16 years she has “waged a lonely crusade to repeal the war resolution.” Her warning that it would lead to “war without end” seems fulfilled by Trump’s announcement he’s sending more troops continue the war.
Maxine Waters stood before a crowd of young people Friday at Busboys and Poets, a Washington, D.C., restaurant that doubles as stomping ground for social movements. At the event, which she organized as a soulful open mic before the following day’s Tax March, the congresswoman doubled down on her call for the impeachment of President Donald Trump with a combined bluntness and realness one wouldn’t expect from a politician: “We’ve got to stop his ass!” After nearly 40 years in public service, Waters has become the Democratic face for the resistance against Trump.
Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church of Los Angeles joined religious institutions across the nation as it hosted the first NoMenthol Sunday observance in Southern California. NoMenthol Sunday is a national interfaith effort that educates congregants about the role mentholated and candy-flavored tobacco products play in addicting African Americans to tobacco products.
Sen. Sanders, you have spoken out against the depredations of Big Pharma, refused to take donations from any of them, and call for “Medicare for all.” You’ve also spoken to support the Black Lives Matter movement. Currently in Pennsylvania there is a case before a federal court which embodies both of these battles, Abu-Jamal vs. Kerestes. Mumia Abu-Jamal is suing to force the Department of Corrections to immediately provide him treatment with the Hep C drug.
2015 was a historic political year for the African continent because one of the continent’s most radical anti-imperialist leaders chaired the African Union, and I am talking about President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe. I talked with Obi Egbuna, the U.S. correspondent for the Zimbabwean national newspaper, The Herald, about what President Mugabe accomplished leading Zimbabwe and the African Union in 2015. Here is what he had to say.
Throughout her life, Congresswoman Chisholm broke many barriers while tirelessly advocating for the most vulnerable in our nation and our world. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is a fitting tribute to her lifetime of work and advocacy. In 1969, Congresswoman Chisholm became the first African American woman to serve in Congress. She was the first major-party African American candidate and first Democratic woman candidate for the U.S. presidency. Shirley Chisholm had guts.
Recently, Congresswoman Corinne Brown revealed that white legislators from Florida’s redistricting body changed her district to include the state’s overcrowded but under-represented prisons. If the Congressional Black Caucus had fought for and prevailed on prisoner enfranchisement, Rep. Brown would have no viable argument against her redistricting, for prisoners would be allowed to vote as everyone else.
Our Formerly Incarcerated Quest for Democracy (Q4D) Day continues to grow and evolve. This year we had over 250 committed people. We had around 30 teams advocating on legislation relevant to formerly incarcerated people and our communities. Grassroots co-sponsors got a chance to educate community members about their bills. And Sen. Holly Mitchell as well as Assemblymembers Reginald Jones-Sawyer and Autumn Burke addressed participants.
When we were growing up, we understood that most of these white, Black and Brown police officers were predators. They came to our communities pumped up, looking for action. And there are several profiles of them: cocky, scared, fearless, racist, prejudiced, biased, anxious, gangsters etc. We was warned as young boys to have NO engagement with police, under NO circumstances. | <urn:uuid:7e9c2dfc-343a-46ce-a3af-36bc387d0e1c> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://sfbayview.com/tag/congressional-black-caucus/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571987.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813202507-20220813232507-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.96001 | 1,685 | 1.734375 | 2 |
Rifbjerg was one of Denmark's major modern authors, a cultural bastion and a sharp cultural critic.
He was an extremely prolific author, having written books for more than 50 years and having published two to three works every year, according to Danmarks Radio (DR).
Rifbjerg made his debut with a poetry collection in 1956, and later wrote novels and short stories, children’s books, plays as well as film manuscripts.
The Copenhagen-born writer is known for his particular language and style. In Denmark he is best known for his book 'Chronic Innocence' (Den kroniske uskyld) from 1958, which today is required reading in Danish high schools and has achieved what could be considered a cult status. In 1985, the book was made into a film.
Even last year, Rifbjerg kept to his habit of publishing two to three productions annually: he penned one essay collection, one poetry collection and one novel published in 2014.
Rifbjerg always wanted to die with a pen in hand, according to DR, and so he did, indeed.
His latest book 'Besat', or Obsessed, is set to be released on Thursday in Danish.
En par with H.C. Andersen
“In the Golden Age, we had the great two, H.C. Andersen and Søren Kierkegaard," wrote fellow Danish author, Suzanne Brøgger, about Rifbjerg.
"In the 20th century’s modernism, we had two who were able to match them. Villy Sørensen and Klaus Rifbjerg. One of them was able to think, the other to sense, as one said,” Brøgger wrote in Politiken.
Brøgger called Rifberjg “the author of hyper sense-perception.”
The Swedish author P.O. Enquist called Rifbjerg “a shining literary lighthouse” and “a monument of cultural-radicalism,” according to Politiken.
In terms of literary awards, Rifbjerg was granted the Nordic Council’s Literature Prize in 1970, the Danish award De Gylne Laurbær in 1967 and the Herman Bangs Mindelegat in 1997. In 2006, he joined 11 other Danish authors in becoming part of the “Danish cultural canon” based on his collection of short stories called 'and other stories.'
A controversial voice
But Rifbjerg did not only write books; he was also an active voice in Danish cultural debates. And he did not shy away from provocation.
In 1970, he and other activists smoked pot at the stairs of the Ministry of Culture at the parliament of Christiansborg.
Rifbjerg has been an editor of the literary, cultural magazine Vindrosen as well as a literary director at the publishing house Gyldendal from 1984 to 1991. He has also been a critic at Danish newspapers Information and Politiken. He was also among the founders of the restaurant Kong Hans Kælder in 1976.
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Do I need to cite images in PowerPoint?
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What type of medium is a book?
An example of medium of publication is the instrument by which a work is formatted – it isn’t just the written word, but could be any kind of media. It can be print books, websites, electronic books, articles, databases, broadcast, sound recordings, a ballet performance, etc
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Being competitive could mean providing effective products and services, although many others have provided the same thing. However, there’s no need to completely re-invent the wheel. We should do what others have proven to work. If they can do it, we should be able to do it as well. In order to remain competitive, we should be able to associate ourselves with the company and this applies to all employees.
In larger companies with more diversified employees’ base, they can benefits from steady stream of fresh, new ideas obtained from specific creative employees. In fact, many companies don’t need to hire expensive consultants if they are able to encourage employees to come up with new ideas and home-grown solutions.
There is a rainbow of culture in many companies and we should encourage such creativity by emphasizing on diversity, because people from one group tend to have similar solutions and patterns of thinking. Many companies could miss something valuable if they are unable to take advantage of their employees’ creativity and resourcefulness. Executives and business owners tend to have monumental duties and any growing company need to have a large collection of accessible ideas.
Business owners should surround themselves with a kind of team that can help them to maintain proper competitive pace. This should allow them to elevate their company without having to undergo the separation of identity. As a consumer, one inevitable question that they may face is what is the difference of the product compared to others? This kind of question could only be answered by the employees themselves.
The point here, it isn’t really important to create dramatic and big changes, but consumers are more impressed with something unique and special. Companies should be able to inevitably reveal the benefits and features of their offerings. A simple business like a lemonade stand won’t survive only by establishing competitive pricing, but it also needs to be able to create a buzz that can attract onlookers. Upon achieving this goal, businesses still needs to further prepare themselves for another round of enhancements and re-introduction.
Continuous improvements are the seeds of growth and we need to water them. Our innovation tree won’t only need to grow tall, it should also grow prominent. The most formidable trees have very strong seeds and thriving branches. By properly nurturing internal innovations and willingness to create new niches, our companies will eventually benefit from the dividends of time. We could just build a very strong “tree” and even a small lemonade stand will attract many consumers.
There are many ways we can do to measure our global business and we should be remain aggressive and diligent in our pursuit. While seeking to boost growth, we should also motivate our employees and inspire them. We should re-evaluate the status of our company and consider about possible acquisitions and mergers. Some companies that we acquire could have proprietary solutions that can ensure a high degree of uniqueness. The key is to stay aggressive in our pursuit and remain diligent. | <urn:uuid:0f07c043-c3e6-4ed6-b3f0-9bb597418288> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.copicola.com/how-to-achieve-effective-product-differentiation/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571987.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813202507-20220813232507-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.969104 | 596 | 1.726563 | 2 |
Cancer treatment depends on testing drugs and therapies to understand how they help patients live longer with a better quality of life. Cancer drugs used today were first tested and delivered to patients through clinical trials.
Clinical trials can be hard to understand. It can be even more difficult to know if a clinical trial is right for you or a loved one with cancer.
Here is how clinical trials affect every patient with cancer.
Clinical trials answer important questions about the safety and effectiveness of new therapies. Early study phases consider dosage levels that are safe for patients. Later phases test whether or not the therapy is effective with acceptable side effects.
When a drug is ready for FDA approval, studies compare the new treatment to the standard therapy to find out if it works better. The last phase of a clinical trial collects information about how an approved therapy affects quality of life over the long term.
Each clinical trial phase builds on evidence that the new treatment may work for patients. In some cases, the new therapy may work as well as FDA-approved treatments, yet have fewer side effects. A drug may work for patients who no longer respond to current treatment.
You may be among the first to benefit from treatment that works well in a clinical trial. Your participation in a study gives you early access to groundbreaking therapies not available at most cancer centers. You also help shape the cancer treatments of tomorrow for patients.
It is important to understand that clinical trials offer you therapies that are currently approved for your cancer as well as non-approved therapies. That means you receive treatment that is considered the highest standard of care for your type of cancer, even if you do not get the new drug or therapy during a trial.
Cancer treatments affect each patient differently. This is true with standard treatment and therapies under study in a clinical trial. If you enter a clinical trial, you always have an option to leave the study at any time. You also can choose to stop treatment if it no longer fits your preferences for how you live.
Fewer than 8 percent of adults with cancer enroll in cancer clinical trials, according to studies by the National Cancer Institute. One reason – more than half of patients in the studies had no access to trials at their cancer treatment centers.
Goshen Center for Cancer Care offers clinical trials close to home. The first clinical trial opened in 2001. Today, the Cancer Center has 40 open clinical studies; 24 studies are currently enrolling patients.
Studies have given patients early access to breakthrough therapies that other treatment centers cannot offer. Patients have received experimental drugs to treat different types of cancers, from lymphomas and breast cancers to melanoma and lung cancer.
Ask your doctor if you are the right fit for a clinical trial. You also can read about clinical trials at Goshen Center for Cancer Care that are currently accepting patients. Go to ClinicalTrials.gov for a complete list of current clinical trials around the world.
Ebenezer Kio, MD, is a board certified medical oncologist and hematologist at Goshen Center for Cancer Care. He also is the principal investigator and clinical research coordinator at the Cancer Center. Dr. Kio oversees a portfolio of studies that offer patients early access to drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration. | <urn:uuid:24cbd15b-ebf7-4ba7-ad08-fa8001d406bc> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://goshenhealth.com/blog-articles/01-2022/what-you-need-to-know-about-cancer-clinical-trials | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572127.33/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815024523-20220815054523-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.949187 | 659 | 3.046875 | 3 |
July Full Moon
Tonight (well, technically today) is the July full Moon.
I’ve always loved watching the moon. From the window of my room as a young child, I had a perfect view of where it arced across the sky. I’d watch it start as a tiny crescent, growing until the full moon, when my bed would be lit in brilliant blue moonlight. On the darkest nights of a new moon, I’d wait patiently, knowing that the light would return again.
As I grew, I learned about how the moon cycles corresponded with many things here on Earth. I experienced firsthand the moon’s influence on the tides one summer that I spent at the beach. I noted the almost perfect correlation between the moon cycles and women’s cycles, and I read with curiosity how planting crops by the moon’s phases produced certain effects. Time itself was once counted by the moon.
Whether or not the moon has any direct influence on behavior, there remains one thing that leaves no doubt in my mind: that the moon is beautiful and the full moon is breathtaking. I think it’s human nature to look for the light – and in the dark night sky, the moon draws our attention shines on. There’s also something amazing to me, thinking through history – how for years, centuries, millennia – we humans have looked to and depended on the moon.
Our forefathers and foremothers had names for the different moons of the seasons as they made their way through the cycle of the year, with Buck Moon, when male deer being sprouting their antlers; and Thunder Moon, relating to the many storms of mid-summer; being two common ones for the July full moon (though a quick google search brings up many names from many cultures.)
Since society has moved into modernity and we’ve had electricity to enable “day” to last all night long, we’ve become somewhat removed from how important the light of the moon was to illuminate the night sky. As a night owl, I am very grateful to have electricity, but there’s still a part of me that is enchanted by the moon. I live in a well-lit city, so my night sky is usually always well lit, but once a month, there’s a light that outshines it all.
In honor of the centuries old tradition of moon-watching, and to bring us closer to the natural world that we sometimes stray so far from, the boys and I have been out the past couple of evenings – and will be out tonight as well – to appreciate the ancient appreciation for the full moonrise. We’ll be enjoying our hot, sticky July with homemade popsicles and bare feet in the grass. They’ll catch lightning bugs while I take advantage of the evening’s extended light to enjoy some outdoor crochet while enjoying the summer breezes and chirping crickets.
It’s the quiet, everyday moments like these that create the memories I so dearly want my children to grow with and look back upon – that they might acknowledge the same gratitude and recognition of the lunar beauty that children through history have. And that we all might not get too far removed from the natural cycles of the earth. | <urn:uuid:03bc4459-bdf0-4ad1-87b4-d17006be086c> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://www.mellieblossom.com/july-full-moon/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572127.33/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815024523-20220815054523-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.958784 | 687 | 1.695313 | 2 |
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President Joe Biden and his administration is reportedly weighing the option of taking executive action regarding abortion if a Supreme Court decision regarding a Mississippi abortion clinic ultimately ends up overturning Roe v Wade in the coming weeks.
One option he is considering is the declaration of a public health emergency, according to the New York Times. Biden’s aides are weighing this decision, and whether he would be able to pull it off legally.
Additional options being considered, officials said, include preparing the Justice Department to fight attempts made by individual states to criminalize travel for the purpose of getting an abortion, and declaring that regulations put forth by the Food and Drug Administration regarding abortion medications pre-empt state bans.
Speaking with late night show host Jimmy Kimmel last week, Biden said “There’s some executive orders I could employ, we believe. We’re looking at that right now.”
Notably, Biden issued a whopping 77 executive orders in his first year, many of which occurred during his first day in office. In his second year so far, he has signed 14 orders. For comparison, former Presidents Donald Trump and Barack Obama issued 55 and 38 orders in their first years, respectively.
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As I began the final stretch of my junior year, I became fascinated with the idea of “worrying about worrying.” It’s a simple idea, really. A year from now, I’ll be a graduating senior, full of excitement and purpose as I enter the deemed real world. Or so I hope. Truth be told, I have no idea where I’ll be or what I’ll be doing. That is what causes me to worry.
But now, as I’ve taken my last finals and start to pack up my room for the summer, I realize it might be time to stop worrying about worrying and well, actually worry. Graduating seniors, you might be struck by a certain level of naivet? in my writing. Some might still be worrying about what the future holds and other may have never had to worry at all. Yet all of us stand together at a crossroads of uncertainty that has never existed before in most of our lives.
Three years ago, when I graduated high school, the vast majority of my class was in the midst of preparing for a transition to college. While the Ivy League called some and others chose state schools, we were all unified by the prospect of a college education. Now that we’re all nearing our last year in college, we stand together only in our common experience – college. Where do we go from here? That’s a whole different story.
Freshmen spend much of their year amazed at the independence and the options college has afforded them. Sophomores tend to slump a little. Juniors just care about the big 21st birthday (and the subsequent activities that entails). Seniors are just ready to get out, amazed at how quickly four years have gone by. The ebb and flow of college is inevitable and, aside from those on the five or six-year plan, it goes by like that. The only thing scarier for me than realizing how quickly three years have gone by is going to be when I realize how quickly four years went by.
All of high school was dedicated to getting the grades and test scores to get us into college. College has been about getting the grades and filling our resumes to get to the next level, whatever that may mean for each of us. Now we stand wondering what all our achievements will bring us in the future. A great GPA and stellar GRE scores may get you into the grad school you want, but what after that? Does the job market provide us with the same goals? Sure, there are promotions and other jobs to snag, but when can we finally take a seat and say, “I’ve made it. My life has been fulfilling”?
Chances are it won’t happen so easily. Just as I worry about worrying, I wonder what ultimately yields a fulfilling life. That’s the moment when I realize it. College has been a fulfilling chapter of my life. The opportunity to meet people from all over the U.S. and the world, exploring new ideas and questioning old ones have all been hallmarks of these wonderful years. A personal goal, and perhaps one we should all look consider, should be to emulate the unique opportunity we’ve been afforded. Maybe the binge drinking and promiscuity will wane. but we still owe it to ourselves to continue on this fulfilling path.
Some of this may read as if I were donning the cap and gown this weekend with the class of 2007. Rather, with one year left to go, I begin to realize there is no need to worry about worrying or even to worry at all. Consider this a game plan for next year.
In the words of Bob Dylan, I’ve got to “keep on keepin’ on.” We all need to. While we might be hesitant to leave college and our experiences behind, we need not abandon the norms and lessons of college. Gaining a worldly perspective and questioning our beliefs is a useful, necessary tool to keep us from worrying. Or worrying about worrying.
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- If the US falls into a new recession, expect it to look completely different from the 2020 downturn.
- Economists expect spending on goods to return to normal while spending on services will keep rebounding.
- The next slump will also be much shallower than the record-breaking decline of early 2020.
In early 2020, the US economy took an unprecedented nosedive as the first wave of COVID-19 spread across the country. Spending on in-person services cratered. Unemployment hit its highest level in modern history as companies announced sweeping layoffs. Overall economic growth slumped the most in history.
But the next recession is set to be the complete opposite: Goods spending will return to its pre-crisis trend, services will keep booming, and economic pain is expected to be much less severe.
Whether or not the US tumbles into a recession in the next year remains to be seen. That hasn't stopped economists from making their best guesses, and their projections suggest the coming downturn could be the perfect foil to the recession of early 2020.
The differences come from what will likely be the cause of the next recession. Bearish economists largely agree the slump will be powered by the Federal Reserve's efforts to cool inflation, which should lead to a more "normal" recession than the 2020 downturn that was triggered by an unprecedented public health crisis.
While rate hikes and weaker demand might slow growth to a halt, it won't power the same kind of nosedive seen just over two years ago. Gross domestic product shrank at an annualized rate of 31.2% in the second quarter of 2020, marking the worst quarter of economic growth since at least 1947 by an incredibly wide margin. Unless a new, far more severe virus variant or another "black swan" event emerges, it's unlikely the US will face another plunge quite like the one from two years ago.
"2020 was, of course, a very unique situation ... the speed and the magnitude of decline was just something that we'd never seen before," Alex Lin, a senior US economist at Bank of America told Insider in May. "The consumer has accumulated a ton of wealth over the course of this cycle, and so there is going to be some resilience."
Exactly where growth will slow is also in stark contrast to the economy of 2020. Strict lockdowns immediately slashed spending on services, particularly at in-person businesses like restaurants and bars. Yet spending on goods like furniture, appliances, electronics, and cars boomed as households leveraged their stimulus-boosted finances and bought things that made quarantine a little bit easier.
Those service businesses that struggled through lockdowns are now having their moment in the sun. The reopening of the economy unleashed swaths of pent-up demand onto the businesses Americans were unable to access just over a year ago. That shift holds strong today, with shoppers now diverting their spending on goods toward services like travel, dining, and live entertainment.
That shift is key to keeping the economy from suffering a major downturn, Brett Ryan, a senior US economist at Deutsche Bank, told Insider. The bank sees goods producers bearing the brunt of the slowdown while service sectors push toward a full recovery. The downturn will look more like an industry-specific slowdown than "a massive downturn ... across the board," Ryan said.
"We don't see a massively over-levered consumer that's going to have to slam the brakes on spending," he added. "It's all about the goods-side of it that give you a mild recession, just having goods spending pull back to its pre-COVID trend."
To be sure, the US economy can still dodge a recession. The May jobs report showed payroll growth slowing at a healthy pace, leading many to rein in their fears of a looming downturn and forecast a gentler transition to a normal labor market rather than a Fed-fueled crash. Wage growth slowed and participation improved, hinting at easing inflationary pressures in the labor market. The report was "probably about the best [the Fed] could hope for in the early innings of the tightening cycle," Michael Feroli, chief US economist at JPMorgan, said Friday.
Still, the economy isn't out of the woods. Inflation remains incredibly high, and signs of a sustained cooldown have been few and far between. Fed Chair Jerome Powell has said that, while a "soft or soft-ish landing" is possible, avoiding a recession will be "challenging."
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Having just passed the Spring Equinox (March 20th), the Sun and Moon vie for dominance in the evening sky. On this day, the last of the Sun’s rays were glowing in the upper atmosphere reflecting a dull eerie light. A crescent Moon cast shadows and distant street lighting sparkled through the gloom.
Its amazing how differently we perceive a ‘Moon scape’ when compared to how the camera captures it. The photograph never records what we think we see. For example, to the unaided eye the Moon near the horizon is huge and as it rises appears to shrink in size. A multi-exposure photograph shows the Moon does not appear smaller as it rises into the sky. In fact without a bit of photographic expertise the Moon will appear no bigger than a star.
Also, in low light levels, we don’t see colour. Our eyes trade off colour vision in favour of a sharp monochrome image. A ‘Moon scape’ is very much a work of the imagination. The artist, painter or photographer, must manipulate the image to match what we think we see in a Moon-lit landscape. To a greater or lesser extent, every ‘realistic’ landscape, day or night, has to be manipulated to fit the way we ‘think’ the world is.
4 colours used this time. The 3 primaries, red, yellow, blue are Burnt Sienna, Winsor Lemon Yellow, Cerulean Blue. In this painting I needed a good purple. Purple is a red/blue mix. My red/blue mix from Burnt Sienna and Cerulean Blue is a bad purple, so Dioxazine Purple is used.
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“There is no pit so deep that God’s love is not deeper still.” These are among the final words Betsie ten Boom spoke to her sister, Corrie, as Betsie lay dying in a German death camp, a victim of starvation and torture.
Corrie ten Boom was a Dutch Christian who worked in her father’s watch repair shop in Haarlem, Holland. When the Germans invaded Holland in 1940, the whole family became involved in the Dutch resistance movement. They constructed a secret hidden chamber, 30 inches deep, in Corrie’s bedroom on the top floor of their home above the shop, where they hid Jews and others from the Nazi SS troops. Throughout 1943 and 1944, there were usually at least six people hiding in the ten Boom home. Additional refugees were given temporary accommodation until other places could be found for them to stay.
In February 1944, an informant betrayed the ten Boom family. The entire family was arrested, although the Nazis didn’t find the Jews hidden in the secret room. They were rescued later by members of the resistance. Their elderly father died 10 days later in prison. Other members of the family were released, but Corrie and her sister, Betsie, were sent to the notorious Ravensbrück concentration camp. There, they endured unspeakable horrors but held onto their faith. They were even able to conduct Bible studies using a contraband Bible.
Betsie died on Dec. 16, 1944, and due to a clerical error, Corrie was released two weeks later, just one week before all women prisoners her age were executed.
After the war, Corrie set up rehabilitation centers for concentration camp survivors, and also for Dutch people who had collaborated with the Germans and were unable to get jobs. She spoke everywhere about the need for forgiveness.
In 1947, this forgiveness was put to the test. Corrie had just finished speaking at a meeting in Germany when a man in an overcoat and brown hat came up to her. She recognized him instantly as one of the guards who had abused her and Betsie.
“I was a guard in Ravensbrück, but since then, I’ve become a Christian. I know Christ has forgiven me for the cruel things I did there. Will you forgive me?” And he put out his hand.
This was the most difficult thing Corrie had ever been asked to do, but as she, by choice of will, gave him her hand, the love of Christ flooded her whole being, and she was able to say, “Yes, brother, I forgive you, with all of my heart!”
Sometimes there are books that have such an impact on your life that you can remember them decades later. The Hiding Place, Corrie’s autobiography, became a best-seller that was later made into a movie. I still remember its story and message.
Corrie traveled to over 60 nations, preaching the message of Christ’s forgiveness. Thousands became believers through her many books and her speaking.
Among her awards:
- Israel honored her by giving her the title “Righteous Among the Nations.”
- She was knighted by the queen of the Netherlands for her work during the war.
Corrie died in 1983 on her 91st birthday.
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Your exhibition will come from a focused body of work completed during your senior year. You are required to 1) display the work in a professional manner with proper framing, mounting, or other presentation; 2) show your advanced studio professor a design/plan of how you will install your work in your location in the gallery; 3) install an exhibition with a sufficient quantity of work to clearly show the direction of your concepts and development of your skills; and 4) work in coordination with the Gund Gallery staff and cooperate with your fellow students to professionally install and publicize your work.
The artist's statement is a two-page double-spaced document that describes your current body of work in terms of its content and form. Writing this statement is a means for you to better understand what you are doing and why you are doing it. When prepared thoroughly, this document also serves as the foundation for the more thorough artist talk on your work, which is part of the senior exercise. You will receive a departmental handout to help guide you through this process.
The wall statement can be derived from your artist's statement. This short statement (about 200 words) will be on display in your exhibition and should inform viewers of your concepts, questions and process as a means to further understand the work in front of them.
The Artist Talk
For the artist talk, you will meet as a group in the gallery with your seminar section and the Department of Studio Art faculty. Each student will give a talk surrounded by their work where they address three general questions put to them by the department earlier in the semester. You will give a 12-15 minute presentation focused on the work exhibited. You will also show supplementary images of your work that are not part of the exhibition. These works may show how certain ideas or techniques were developed, or they may show directions that were explored but subsequently not followed. They should not be a general overview of your work at Kenyon. Five to eight minutes of questions from the faculty will follow.
After the completion of the artist talk , faculty members will score students in two categories: first, the quality of the work itself, on a scale of 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest; second, the strength of the talk and post-talk Q&A is scored 1 to 4, with 4 being the highest. (For example: quality of work = 6, artist talk = 2. Total = 4.0). The department averages the scores, in a confidential and anonymous manner, and faculty review the averages. To be awarded pass with distinction, a student must score a 4.5 or above. A student who scores above 2 passes the Senior Capstone; a student who scores 2 or below fails. Failure to attend the group presentation evening (during your seminar class period) will receive a zero for the four presentation points.
During the gallery installation, any student who is not prepared or fails at any time to act in a professional manner may be penalized by up to one point of their total score of their senior comprehensive exam.
As a record of this show, you are required to submit five jpeg files in the folder on the server "Petra" labeled "Senior Artists Documentation." Each jpeg file must be 3000 pixels in the longest dimension. Then, print one page (8.5x11) containing five small labeled images, with the complete titles of the artworks, the media, physical dimensions of the artwork, and date completed. These images should be a minimum of 2" in size. The files should be in a folder labeled with your name within the documentation folder. To help you produce images of the quality required, attendance at the Department of Studio Art workshop on documentation is required.
If your project is primarily time-based, you must submit video documentation in the most current high-quality compressed format (h.264). Documentation must be submitted to Emily Zeller, who will determine if they are of sufficient quality. Failure to submit this documentation will be cause for failing the Senior Capstone. Documentation will be used to produce a catalog of the exhibition.
A letter telling you whether or not you passed the Senior Capstone will be available at the studio art office the Tuesday of exam week. Student scores are not given. After all seniors have completed the Senior Capstone, turned in their documentation, and filled out the department evaluation form, a notice will be posted announcing who passed with distinction.
The studio art faculty is well aware that art majors will have expenses associated with purchasing art supplies and that, at times, covering these costs can be difficult for our students. To help, all senior studio art majors are allocated $500 from the Mesaros Art Fund, to help with the costs of creating work for their senior exercise exhibition. In order to receive these funds, you need to bring receipts that support your senior exercise expenses to the department office. Save your receipts and then turn the receipts in all together, at one time, not a few at a time. Only one check per senior studio art major will be issued.
If a senior studio art major wishes to pursue projects that require expensive equipment they do not have (such as but not limited to technology), for their senior exercise, we would like to encourage students to work with their seminar professor to propose equipment purchases. Funding is limited, and a limited number of proposals will be granted. Unlike the $500 provided for each student to help with the costs of producing your exhibition of artwork, which is a reimbursement to the student, any purchases in this category would be made by the department, and the equipment would remain property of the department and Kenyon.
Guidelines for Exhibition Publicity to the Gallery
You will be working with the Gund Gallery staff on your exhibition announcements, installation and opening reception. You are expected to submit requested elements on time. Details are available on the Gund Gallery contract.
Gund Gallery Contract
The Gund Gallery will issue contracts that describe the logistics of your exhibition and the details of your “loan” of the work to the gallery. There will be portions for you to complete and sign before returning.
The gallery wall statement and "tombstone" labels will be posted near your work. You will create your wall statement and labels with your seminar professor and then submit them to the gallery.
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How do I open an Access 2003 database in Access 2010? Answers On the File tab, click Open. In the Open dialog box, select and open the Access 2000 or Access 2002 – 2003 database
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- Open the Access database that will hold the imported data and click the External Data tab on the Ribbon.
- Click the button that matches your file format.
- Select the data source that you want to import or link to Access.
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Nothing says summer like a fresh pedicure, a new swimsuit and a cute pair of sandals, right?
But beware -- with the upcoming Memorial Day weekend unofficially kicking off the start of summer fun, don't let your feet get you into trouble!
According to a recent survey by the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), 50 percent of Americans have experienced foot pain or discomfort at some point, and improper footwearis often a chief cause of this pain. But it's not just those towering high heels or pointy-toed boots that can wreak havoc -- flip-flops are also to blame...
"Most flip-flops do not have your health in mind," Marlene Reid, DPM, podiatric physician and surgeon at St. Elizabeth Hospital's Outpatient Services in Chicago and spokeswoman for the APMA tells HealthySELF. According to Dr. Reid, wearing flip-flops can be worse than going barefoot. "They give no support at all," she says, something that is especially bad for both people with flat feet and those with high arches.
Dr. Reid says other issues with flip-flops include irritation from the thong portion of the flip-flop as well as being more susceptible to foot injuries like stubbed toes and scrapes if you trip. The fact you can't stabilize the shoe on your foot when you walk can lead to accidents, and scrunching your toes to keep the flip-flop on can cause overuse and even tearing of your tendons. Ouch! Symptoms of tendon problems include a pain you didn't feel before; very tired feet or legs; and sore feet or legs.
But you love your flip-flops, don't you? That's OK! You can still wear them -- just follow these tips to avoid flip-flop fiascoes this summer:
Don't wear them for super-long distances or for a long amount of time. Heading out on a quick errand? Slip 'em on! Spending an entire day sightseeing on vacation? Leave them in your hotel.
Never wear them for any sports activity, especially riding a bike. "They can get caught in the spokes or flip off your feet -- nothing with wheels!" says Dr. Reid.
Beware of the escalator. "Flip-flops are not attached to your feet!" says Dr. Reid. If you've got flip-flops on at the mall (which isn't a good idea unless you're not planning to spend a long time shopping), take care when you go up and down floors.
Flip-flops can be your friend! "They're better than going barefoot if you're hanging out in your backyard or at the beach," says Dr. Reid. Other great places to wear them -- at the pool, in a public beach bathroom and to the spa for a pedicure (of course!). | <urn:uuid:e1bfc29b-8d81-4adf-8178-543937d003ac> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.self.com/story/5-ways-to-avoid-flip-flop-feet | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571719.48/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812140019-20220812170019-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.955994 | 600 | 1.78125 | 2 |
A megaregion is characterized by common economic structures, culture, history, topography, and climate, among other factors. The United States is composed of 10 megaregions. Together they account for three-quarters of the nation's population, but they make up a fifth of the land located in the contiguous states. Moreover, the U.S. megaregions are more densely settled than are megaregions in Western Europe. It would seem that America's future is in the policies, planning, and investments aimed at the megaregion scale. To help advance such a proposition, this paper generates population, economic, and employment projections for the nation's megaregions as well as for the nation as a whole. Implications and recommendations for next steps are offered.
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United Nations peacekeepers in the Democratic Republic of Congo
13 March 2014 defenceWeb (Reuters)
U .N. peacekeepers in Democratic Republic of Congo and government forces have attacked Rwandan Hutu rebels based in eastern borderlands, U.N. and Congolese officials said on Wednesday.
The Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) rebels have been involved in nearly two decades of conflict that spilled into eastern Congo after neighboring Rwanda's 1994 genocide.
Government troops, backed by a United Nations brigade with a robust mandate to eradicate Congo's myriad eastern armed groups, won a rare victory last year against M23, a Congolese Tutsi rebel force that had been the FDLR's principal enemy.
Colonel Felix Basse, military spokesman for the Congo mission, known as MONUSCO, said U.N. troops had deployed in the Virunga National Park in North Kivu province and were backing a Congolese offensive against the FDLR.
"Since Sunday, we have deployed our men and we have had contact with FDLR in that zone," Basse told a news conference in North Kivu's provincial capital Goma. He said two rebels had been killed in the fighting so far.
Basse said the 3,000-strong U.N. Intervention Brigade, made up of troops from South Africa, Tanzania and Malawi, was taking part in the joint offensive. "These operations will continue. We have a mandate to protect the population and restore the authority of the state," he said.
The FDLR is made up in part of former Rwandan soldiers and Hutu militia who fled to Congo after taking part in the killing of 800,000 Rwandan Tutsis and moderate Hutus 20 years ago. They are accused of civilian killings and rapes by rights groups.
While their numbers have dwindled to a few thousand in recent years, previous attempts to disarm the rebels have failed. They are considered one of the principal obstacles to durable peace in the mineral-rich zone.
"So far the FDLR have refused to disarm, which is why we have attacked. We will not stop until they lay down their arms," Congolese government spokesman Lambert Mende said.
"We alone, or with the support of our partners in MONUSCO, must put an end to this threat against our populations."
Rwanda twice invaded Congo in the late 1990s to try to wipe out Hutu fighters, helping ignite two regional wars and countless smaller conflicts that killed millions of people.
Kigali has been accused of backing armed groups in eastern Congo, most recently by a panel of U.N. experts who say Rwanda armed and organized M23. Rwanda has denied this and says Congo's army is collaborating with the FDLR.
At the height of its 20-month rebellion M23 took control of Goma - eastern Congo's largest city - in the most serious threat to President Joseph Kabila's regime to date.
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Both sentences are similar in meaning and correct.
Aucune des deux ne vient = Neither is coming
Ni l'une ni l'autre ne vient= Neither one nor the other is coming
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Lions Mane - Hericium erinaceus
Lions Mane Chemistry and Uses
Hericium erinaceus contains a number of polysaccharides, such as B-glucan, heteroglucans, and heteroxylans, as well as several cyathane derivative diterpenoids known as hericenones and erinacines.
To stimulate broader interest in the reported beneficial properties, this overview surveys and consolidates the widely scattered literature on the chemistry (isolation and structural characterization) of polysaccharides and secondary metabolites such as erinacines, hericerins, hericenones, resorcinol’s, steroids, mono- and diterpenes, and volatile aroma compounds. The reported health-promoting properties of the mushroom fruit bodies, mycelia, and bioactive pure compounds include antibiotic, anticarcinogenic, antidiabetic, antifatigue, antihypertensive, antihyperlipodemic, antisenescence, cardioprotective, hepatoprotective, nephroprotective, and neuroprotective properties and improvement of anxiety, cognitive function, and depression. The described anti-inflammatory, antioxidative, and immunostimulating properties in cells, animals, and humans seem to be responsible for the multiple health-promoting properties. A wide range of research advances and techniques are described and evaluated. The collated information and suggestion for further research might facilitate and guide further studies to optimize the use of the whole mushrooms and about 70 characterized actual and potential bioactive secondary metabolites to help prevent or treat human chronic, cognitive, and neurological diseases.
Lion’s Mane Mushroom and the Brain
• Nerve Growth Factors (NGF), i.e. stimulates the growth of neurons
• Helps repair the brain from physical damage
• Helps prevent or slow age-related mental degradation
• Has mood regulating effects from the NGF and other non-NGF factors
Really important to realize is that the effects of this nootropic herb have been found to level off particularly fast after use is stopped (around 2-4 weeks)
To gain the potential benefits, it is therefore recommended that consumption of Lion’s Mane takes place every day. The culinary use of Lion’s Mane by the Chinese shows that this is a safe habit to practice.
But this mushroom isn’t just good for the mind. Consumption of this mushroom, whether in whole form or as an extract, has been shown to potentially provide the following benefits
• Promotes cellular apoptosis (death of damaged cells)
• Provides a cascade of nutrients
• Anti-fatigue properties
• High antioxidant containing as all mushrooms are
• 20% protein by volume
• Wound healing abilities when applied topically
• Gastrointestinal protective effects
Benefits of Lion’s Mane
The main cognitive benefits of lion’s mane seem to be related to anxiety, depression, and the prevention of cognitive decline (i.e: neuroprotection). The evidence is a bit lacking, but predominantly looks at anxiety and depression. In one 4 week study, doses of lion’s mane were given to 30 participants and found significant improvements in feelings of anxiety and depression .
Aside from anxiety, lion’s mane can improve the cognitive performance of those who are already in decline. A 16 week trial of 50 – 80 year olds showed improvements in their cognitive abilities with lion’s mane mushroom . While this study shows some evidence of neuroprotection, it isn’t very convincing. More compelling evidence exists on the interactions within the brain, however.
For example, lion’s mane mushroom can increase the expression of nerve-growth factor (NGF) in some regions of the brain (such as the hippocampus, but not the cortex) . This increase in NGF can support neurogenesis and general cognitive health. It may even be able to support the regrowth of neurons after injury, which has been replicated in a single rat study . This doesn’t mean anyone with brain injuries will instantly recover, but it is a theoretical possibility.
What is most interesting about these lion’s mane mushroom benefits is how they correlate together. Although no studies explore the connection, neurogenesis (the growth of new cells) is supposed to be an effective way to reduce anxiety and depression. A lions mane mushroom extract can increase nerve-growth and studies suggest it reduces anxiety. One potential cause for reduced anxiety and depression is the increased neurogenesis of lions mane mushroom.
Lion’s Mane Mushroom Uses:
• Strengthen immune system
• Improve cognitive function
• Treat anxiety
• Treat depression
• Treat high cholesterol
• Stimulate synthesis of (NGF) Nerve Growth Factor
• Treat cancer
• For antioxidant effect
• Treat arthritis
• Regulate blood pressure
• Treat inflammation
• Treat dementia
• increase intelligence
• Improve reflexes
• Fight infections
• Promote longevity
• Treat Parkinson’s disease
• Rejuvenate nerve growth
• Promote a healthy digestive system
• Regulate blood sugar levels
• Treat Alzheimer’s disease
• Eliminate toxins in the body
• Treat ulcers
• Treat arthritis
• Improve memory
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|SOME NOTES ON MEDIEVAL ENGLISH GENEALOGY|
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BY DOUGLAS HICKLING
John de Mowbray, a son of Sir Philip de Mowbray of Redcastle, is referred to as "John de Moubray, knight, late lord of Tours in Vymeu" in two records in the patent rolls:
17 June 1335. CPR Edward III 1334-1338, pp. 120-122. "Attestation at the request of Anselm de Guyse and Philippa de Moubray, his wife, sister and one of the heirs of John de Moubray, knight, late lord of Tours in Vymeu."
12 February 1336. CPR Edward III 1334-1338, p. 222. "Testification, at the request of Robert Gower, knight, and Margaret, his wife, sister and one of the heirs of John de Moubray, knight, late lord of Tours in Vymeu."
Sir Philip de Mowbray, this John's father, was a son of Sir Galfrid or Geoffrey de Mowbray and a daughter of Red John Comyn. [See William Stephen, HISTORY OF INVERKEITHING AND ROSYTH, (1921), pp. 53-54, and the addendum to this work which appears in the same author's THE STORY OF INVERKEITHING AND ROSYTH (1938), p. 149.]
Sir John de Mowbray, son of Sir Philip de Mowbray of Redcastle, must be ruled out as Christiana de Plumpton's brother for two reasons. According to Stephen, HISTORY, etc., p. 54, Sir Philip de Mowbray and his wife Eve were the parents of a son, Sir John of Redcastle, and three daughters, "who were the respective wives of Ancelm de Gyses, Robert Gower, and David Merschal." [See CALENDAR OF DOCUMENTS RELATING TO SCOTLAND 3: 319.] Christiana was not one of these. Further, Sir John, a supporter of Edward Baliol, was killed in Baliol's defeat at Annan on 26 December 1332. [Ibid.] Sir John's death in 1332 preceded by several months the death of Richard de Emeldon, Christiana's second husband at the battle of Halidon Hill on 19 July 1333, so he could not have been the brother named by Christiana on 12 December 1333 to seek and receive her dower from Emeldon's estate. This John de Mowbray was a contemporary of Christiana de Mowbray, but he was not her brother.
"John, son of Geoffrey de Mowbray," appears with certainty in just one of the patent rolls:
20 May 1354, CPR Edward III 1354-1358, p. 69. "Commission of oyer and terminer to William Basset, Thomas de Fencotes, Thomas Levelaunce and Thomas de Egmanton, touching the death of Geoffrey de Moubray 'chivaler,' John his son and Adam de Halsham, killed at Eppeworth. co. Lincoln."
Several weeks later, on 26 June 1354 [CPR Edward III 1354-1358, p.76], a pardon was granted to John Noble
detained in the gaol of the castle of Lincoln for the death of Geoffrey de Moubray, "chivaler," killed at Eppeworth, of the king's suit for the said death, as it appears by the record of William Basset and his fellows, justices of oyer and terminer touching that felony, that he killed him in self defence.
The Geoffrey de Moubray who, with his son and servant, was killed at Epworth in 1354, was no doubt the same person whose complaint was heard by a commission of oyer and terminer on 20 October 1350 [CPR Edward III 1350-1354, p. 25], alleging that several men from Lound and a great many others from Finningley
broke his close at Wrote [Wroot], co. Lincoln, drove away 5 horses and 10 oxen of his there, worth 20L., carried away some of his goods and burned others, and assaulted his men and servants ...
The parish of Wroot is located within the western edge of the Isle of Axholme, 5 miles west of Epworth. The Lords Mowbray, whose principal home was Epworth manor, were the barons of the whole Isle of Axholme. [CIPM 11: 138-139; CCR Edward III 1333-1337. p. 490.] Geoffrey de Mowbray of Wroot is identified as a "chivaler," which is usually synonymous with "knight." As such, he was almost certainly a person of means, and it may be assumed that he held his estate at Wroot, directly or indirectly, of the baronial Lords Mowbray of the Isle of Axholme.
William Mowbray and Stephen Goslin, in their THE MOWBRAY JOURNAL, hereafter cited as TMJ, v. 1, no. 2, August 1976, p. 4, state that it is probable that John I, Lord Mowbray, had a brother named Geoffrey. The records that refer to the breaking of Geoffrey's close at Wroot and to his death at Epworth amply support TMJ's conjecture that Geoffrey was a member of the baronial family and a brother of John I, Lord Mowbray. Geoffrey's son John was therefore a first cousin of John II, Lord Mowbray and a contemporary of Christiana.
The Mowbrays of Easby and later of Kirklington are the subject of two useful articles. "Mowbray of Kirklington," by G. Andrews Moriarty appears in THE NEW ENGLAND HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL REGISTER 120 (1966): 170-174, hereafter cited as Moriarty, and "The Mowbrays of Easby," which appears in TMJ, v. 4, no. 3, December 1979, beginning at 15, This family and its holdings are chronicled in VICTORIA COUNTY HISTORY (hereafter cited as VCH) YORKSHIRE NORTH RIDING 2: 305-307. Also helpful is "The Chartulary of the Priory of Guisborough," which appears in THE SURTEES SOCIETY PUBLICATIONS v. 89 (1891): 27-30.
Four persons named John were members of the Mowbray family, which held one of the two manors located in the township of Easby in the parish of Stokesley in the North Riding of Yorkshire. Only one of them qualifies as a contemporary of Christiana de Mowbray, who, as suggested above, was born about 1305.
The John de Mowbray of Easby/Kirklington, who was a contemporary of Christiana de Mowbray, was a Judge of the Common Pleas, 1359-1373. [Moriarty 170.] John de Mowbray (the future judge) was the second son of William de Mowbray, the only member of his family to be taxed in Easby in 1301, and his wife Agnes. [TMJ 17; Moriarty 171.] William and Agnes appear on 1 April 1312 in connection with their land in the North Yorkshire town of Brompton-on-Swale, located about 35 miles WSW of Easby. [CCR Edward II 1307-1313, p. 457.] TMJ, p. 17, says that William attested deeds in 1302, 1312, and 1320, and that in 1316 he was appointed to survey the grain in his home wapentake of Langbaurgh. "Two months later in the same year an urgent reminder was considered necesssary as he had not yet done so."
William was dead by 1320 and had been succeeded by his elder son Thomas de Mowbray of Easby to whom a debt was acknowledged on 13 January 1320. [CCR Edward II 1318-1323, p. 218.] John de Mowbray, son of William, was taxed at Easby in 1327. It appears that John (the judge) was a few years older than Christiana, although he outlived her by nine years, dying about 1373. [Moriarty 173.]
Until his appointment as a Judge of Common Pleas in 1359, he was consistently styled in the public records as "John son of William de Moubray," even decades after his father's death. An exception was his appointment on 2 July 1354 as a justice to a commission to keep the statute of labourers in "Pykering and Clyveland in the North Riding, co. York." [CPR Edward III 1354-1358, p. 60.] As there was no doubt only one "John de Moubray" living in Cleveland, an area which included Easby, there was no need to further identify him. The earliest appearance of "John son of William de Moubray" in the Calendar of Patent Rolls was his participation in 1345 on a commission of oyer and terminer looking into a complaint brought in Yorkshire by John de Mowbray of the manor of Kirkby Malzeard. [CPR Edward III 1343-1345, p. 502.]
In July 1355, Robert son of Sir John de Musters released a life estate in the manor of Kirklington to "John son of William de Moubray," a transaction witnessed by John's nephew "John son of Thomas Moubray," who, as the judge's nephew, was a generation younger than Christiana. [CCR Edward III 1354-1360, p. 234.] On 16 October 1355, William Boteler of Kydale acknowledged a debt owed to "John son of William Moubray." [CCR Edward III 1354-1360, p. 226.] The last record which styles John de Mowbray (the judge) as "John son of William Moubray" is the enrolment of a release which he witnessed in August 1359, just a few weeks after his appointment to the bench. [CCR Edward III 1354-1360, p.638.] John son of William Mowbray appears to have been the "King's Serjeant [at law] and later a judge (a knight in 1360)," who was summoned to Parliament "among the lawyers from 1354 to 1370." [CP 9: 380 n. (j).]
The King's "[a]ppointment, during pleasure, of John Moubray as a justice of the Bench, with the usual fee," was dated 11 July 1359. [CPR Edward III 1358-1361, p. 241.] On 8 January 1363, the King, in order to remedy a judicial backlog in the common bench of the counties of Northumberland, Cumberland, Nottingham, Westmoreland, York, Lincoln, Derby, and Lancaster, appointed a justice of the king's bench to that court. The backlog was caused by the failure of all of the judges to have been to those parts for a long time and "none comes there but John de Moubray, who seldom comes because the said Bench being open there and closed elsewhere he must be present in parts far distant from those counties about the things which pertain to the office of justice to which he is specially ascribed." [CPR Edward III 1361-1364, p. 278.]
The last reference in the patent rolls to "John Moubray, one of the justices of the Bench" is dated 6 February 1370, and relates the creation of a commission of oyer and terminer to look into the breaking into the manor of Kirklington by many evildoers while the judge was "in the king's protection" in order to steal John's goods, to wound and imprison his men and servants, and to ravish and carry away "Elizabeth, late the wife of Alexander Moubray," the judge's son. Elizabeth is also described as the judge's "special servant" at Kirklington. [CPR Edward III 1367-1370, p. 421.]
On 5 August 1302, the king pardoned a much earlier "John son of William de Moubray of his outlawry for the death of Robert de Bildesdale ..." [CPR Edward I 1301-1307, p. 51.] TMJ, pp. 16-17 suggests that he was an uncle of the judge. Since the pardon occurred some years before Christiana's probable birth year, he was likely a generation older. John de Mowbray (the judge) was survived by his son John Mowbray, a cleric. This John was warden of Laysingby Hospital about 1364 and in 1374 he was parson of Ripley in Yorkshire. He was later appointed a papal chaplain, auditor, and referendary, and died about 1390. [TMJ 17, Moriarty 173-174.] These dates show that John Mowbray, the cleric, was one generation younger than Christiana and are consistent with the identification of his father John de Mowbray (the judge) as Christiana's contemporary.
The Mowbrays of Easby were neighbors of the Lords Eure, whose principal manor in that area was in Stokesley, but they also held one of the two manors of Easby. Sir John de Eure of Stokesley, Ingleby, and Easby, was an associate of the Earl of Lancaster and of John I, Lord Mowbray, at the Battle of Boroughbridge in 1322 and, like them, was subsequently executed. [CPR Edward II 1321-1324, pp. 75 and 128; and THE CHRONICLE OF LANERCOST, ed. and trans. by Sir Herbert Maxwell (1912), pp. 235-236.] He was succeeded by his son, also named John de Eure, the latter being for a time as early as 1346 the feudal lord of William de Plumpton and Christiana his wife with respect to the manor of Brenkley near Newcastle-upon-Tyne. [NCH v. 12: 522-523; and FEUDAL AIDS v. 4: 57-59.]
According to VCH YORKSHIRE NORTH RIDING 2: 306-307, the second manor of Easby was held for several centuries by the Mowbrays who inherited the lands of William de Tanton. There is no indication that the Eures ever owned both manors at Easby. Even so, William de Mowbray, the father of Sir John Mowbray (the judge), was required to do homage to John de Eure in 1301 "for all the property he held of John de Insula in Stokesley manor." ["Feet of Fines for the County of York from 1300 to 1314," edited by M. Roper, YORKSHIRE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY RECORD SERIES 127 (1963): 3.] It is not clear what interest, if any, William de Mowbray had in the manor of Stokesley that required him to give homage. The 1326 inquisition post mortem of the elder John de Eure's estates in Yorkshire lists "the manor with its members, held jointly with Agnes his wife and the heirs of their bodies, of John de Claveryng by knight's service." [CIPM 6: 462.] There is no indication that John de Mowbray held any interest in this manor at that time.
John de Mowbray, the father, was the son of Roger, Lord Mowbray. He is said to have been born 4 September 1286, and was made a knight on 22 May 1306. [CP 9: 377.] He married Aline de Braose in 1298. [CP 9: 379.] The baronial John de Mowbrays, father and son, became an enduring presence at a high level in Northumberland and Newcastle-upon-Tyne. From 1308 to 1319, the elder John, Lord Mowbray, was regularly summoned for service against the Scots. [CP 9: 378.] On 23 March 1314/15, King Edward II appointed him captain and keeper of Newcastle and the County of Northumberland. [ROTULI SCOTIAE 1: 136.] This appointment followed the defeat of the English forces by the Scots at Bannockburn in June 1314 which resulted in destructive incursions by the Scots into Northumberland and Newcastle, which, in conjunction with prolonged rains, gave rise to fear and famine. As captain and keeper, John, Lord Mowbray, would have had frequent and continuing contact with its leading merchants and civic figures, including John Scot and especially Richard de Emeldon, who served as Newcastle's mayor during virtually all of the years during which Mowbray was involved in Scotland and in the North of England.
The marauding Scots used Northumberland as their route and Newcastle as their gateway into Yorkshire where the Mowbrays had many holdings, so Lord Mowbray had strong economic reasons for wanting to stop the Scots before they could reach Newcastle. In an apparent effort to protect them from the Scots, the king, on 18 September 1317, granted the town and borough of Scarborough in Yorkshire to Mowbray, and on the 26th he was given custody of the castle of Scarborough. [CPR Edward II 1317-1321, pp. 25, 29.] To these holdings, the king added custody of the manor and castle of Malton, Yorkshire. [CPR Edward II 1317-1321, p. 28.] Prior to 19 March 1318, Mowbray and William de Ros of Helmsley, at the king's direction, had seized the castle of Knaresborough, Yorkshire. [CPR Edward II 1317-1321, p. 123.] Knaresborough was six miles north of the Plumpton estate in Spofforth. William de Ros of Helmsley was a second cousin of Sir William de Plumpton, their common ancestors being an earlier Sir William de Ros of Helmsley and Lucy Fitz Piers. Even though the younger John de Mowbray was then still a child, having been born at Hovingham, Yorkshire on 29 November 1310, the king, on 1 April 1319, granted a license to John, Lord Mowbray, to enfeoff John his son and his heirs of his manor of Hovingham. [CP 9: 380.]
The elder John, Lord Mowbray, was called for service as a Member of Parliament from 26 August 1307 to 15 May 1321, although his attendance was excused as to the 6 January 1314/15 parliament because he had been made Warden of the Marches toward Carlisle. [CP 9: 378.] His parliamentary attendance would have put him in contact with John Scot, who represented Newcastle at the parliaments held in 1307, 1309, and 1320; and with Richard de Emeldon who was a Member of Parliament representing Newcastle in 1311 and the parliamentary session held at York on 9 September 1314, just months after Bannockburn. Lord Mowbray and Emeldon, with their mutual interests, were no doubt strong allies at this latter parliament.
Lord Mowbray had the misfortune to have aligned himself with Thomas, Earl of Lancaster, in a dispute with King Edward II. In January 1321/22, he took part in besieging the king's castle at Tickhill, which resulted in orders by the king for his arrest and the seizure of his lands. Mowbray was captured on 16 March 1321/22, while fighting for the Earl at Boroughbridge. He was then taken to York where he was hanged on 23 March and his estates forfeited. [CP 9: 379.]
On 26 February 1321/22, his wife Aline and their son John, still a child, were taken to the Tower of London and confined there for several years, but, on the accession of King Edward III in 1327, the inheritance of the younger John, Lord Mowbray was restored. [CP 9: 380.] On 28 February 1327, the king granted rights to young John's marriage to the new Earl of Lancaster. [CPR Edward III 1327-1330, p. 26.] John II, Lord Mowbray, married Joan, the earl's daughter. Having given homage to the king, Mowbray, although still a minor, was given "seisin of the lands whereof his father was seised in his demense as of fee, excepting lands that belonged to the Templars" on 27 July 1327. [CCR Edward III 1327-1330, p. 152.]
King Edward III, on 12 April 1333, granted the 22-year old Lord Mowbray respite for all of the debts owed the king "because he is about to set out in the king's service and by his order, to Scotland." [CCR Edward III 1333-1337, p. 105.] Prior to the siege of Berwick and the Battle of Halidon Hill at which Richard de Emeldon and his men were killed, the king's forces gathered at Newcastle-upon-Tyne before departing toward Scotland. Among the king's train were the Lords Percy and Neville, as well as "the lord Ros and the lord Lucy and the lord Mowbray." [CHRONICLES OF FROISSSART, pp. 35-37.] Henry le Scrope (1312-1392), Sir William Plumpton's first cousin, was knighted at the siege of Berwick and fought at Halidon Hill. [CP 11: 561.] Sir William de Ros of Helmsley (d. 1343), Plumpton's second cousin, was in 1333 "amongst the magnates who guaranteed the terms of surrender of Berwick." [CP 11: 98.] Although Sir William de Plumpton was very likely in the retinue of Henry, Lord Percy, his feudal superior, there is no record evidence of his presence at either Berwick or Halidon Hill. While Plumpton may not have been an associate of Lord Mowbray at Halidon Hill or Berwick, the above sources make clear that at least two of Plumpton's cousins as well as his feudal lord were among those who fought on Mowbray's side.
Lord Mowbray was summoned to Parliament from 10 December 1327 to 20 November 1360. [CP 11: 380.] If he was faithful in his attendance, he would have been present at some of the same parliaments as Richard de Emeldon, including the parliaments at York on 7 February 1328, at Northampton on 24 April 1328, and at London on 16 March 1332. Presumably, he attended the parliament at London summoned for 30 September 1331 along with Sir William de Plumpton.
In his personal life and in his many years of public service in the North of England, Lord Mowbray had extensive contacts with the relatives of both Sir William and Christiana de Plumpton and with Sir William's feudal lord, Sir Henry Percy, all of which suggest the likelihood that Lord Mowbray was related, or in some other manner connected, to them. As mentioned in the sketch of the life of Sir William de Plumpton, complaints brought by Lord Mowbray against Plumpton were heard by commissions of oyer and terminer in 1330, 1351, and 1354, and Sir William and Lord Mowbray served together on such commissions in 1350, 1352, 1356, and 1361.
On 23 June 1335, Lord Mowbray acknowledged "that he owes to Geoffrey le Scrop, knight, 200 L, to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. York." [CCR Edward III 1333-1337, p. 497.] Geoffrey le Scrope's wife was the sister of Sir William de Plumpton's mother. After John Denton, who had succeeded Richard de Emeldon as Mayor of Newcastle, was murdered, John, Lord Mowbray, served with Henry de Percy on a commission of oyer and terminer convened on 4 May 1345 to investigate the killing. [CPR Edward III 1343-1345, p. 511.]
The Bishop of Durham was ordered on 12 February 1346 to arrest several men, including Edmund de Widdrington, who had "been indicted of divers felonies and trespasses committed in Newcastle upon Tyne before John Moubray and his fellows, justices of oyer and terminer in that town ..." [CFR Edward III 1337-1347, pp. 453-454.] Shortly thereafter, on 18 February 1346, Mowbray served on a commission of inquisition touching a petition by Maud, late wife of Richard Acton, seeking to recover property in Newcastle previously held by Edmund Widdrington, "outlawed for felony." [CPR Edward III 1345-1348, p. 106.] Edmund Widdrington was probably a grandson of Matilda/Maud de Emeldon, the second daughter of Richard de Emeldon. Matilda married Richard Acton of Newcastle, and their daughter Elizabeth married Richard de Widdrington. [NCH 13: 320.]
The Scots were defeated at the Battle of Neville's Cross, fought on 17 October 1346. Divisions of the English army were led by Henry de Percy, Lord Mowbray, and others, and the cavalry was placed in reserve and commanded by William de Ros of Helmsley and others. Henry le Scrope fought under Percy. [Robert White, "The Battle of Neville's Cross," ARCHAEOLOGIA AELIANA (2nd series) 1 (1857): 280-284.] Sir William de Plumpton was probably in the retinue of Lord Percy, his feudal superior. William de Ros of Helmsley (1329-1352), was the son and heir of the William de Ros of Helmsley who fought at Berwick, and was Plumpton's second cousin once removed, their common ancestors being Sir William de Ros of Helmsley and Lucy Fitz Piers. Henry le Scrope, who also fought at Berwick and Halidon Hill, was Plumpton's first cousin. Henry's mother Juetta de Ros was the sister of Plumpton's mother Lucy de Ros. [CP 11: 561.]
John, Lord Mowbray, was commissioned on 8 November 1347 to inquire into a petition claiming entitlement to rent from a messuage in Newcastle granted by Peter Graper. Peter was very likely the brother of Adam Graper, the husband of Agnes, Richard de Emeldon's eldest daughter. [NCH 13: 314; Blair, "Members of Parliament etc.," p. 74; Dendy, p. 65.]
Henry de Percy, John de Stryvelyn, Lord Mowbray, and others were appointed to a commission of the peace in the County of Northumberland on 2 April 1353. [CPR Edward III 1350-1354, p. 450.] Sir John Stryvelyn [Stirling] was Jacoba Emeldon's second husband, making him Christiana de Plumpton's son-in-law. John, Lord Mowbray, and Henry le Scrope were appointed by the Council to a commission of the peace in Yorkshire on 25 February 1354. [CPR Edward III 1354-1358, p. 61.] Henry le Scrope (1312-1392) and Sir William de Plumpton were first cousins. Robert de Plumpton, son of Sir William and Christiana de Plumpton, married Isabella, Henry le Scrope's daughter. [Stapleton, p. xxiii; and THE PLUMPTON LETTERS AND PAPERS, ed. Joan Kirby, (1996), unpaginated chart entitled "The Later Plumptons."]
On 2 July 1354, Lord Mowbray and Richard and William le Scrope were commissioned as justices to enforce the Statute of Labourers in the North Riding of Yorkshire, and William de Plumpton was similarly appointed for the West Riding of Yorkshire. [CPR Edward III 1354-1358, p. 61.] William le Scrope (1325-1367) and Richard le Scrope (abt. 1328-1403) were also cousins of Sir William de Plumpton. William le Scrope, a younger brother of Henry le Scrope, was Plumpton's first cousin.
On 12 February 1357, the king revoked a commission of inquiry that had included John, Lord Mowbray, and John de Middelton. [CCR Edward III 1354-1360, p. 390.] Although not descended from her, John de Middleton and his sisters were co-heirs of Jacoba (Emeldon) Stryvelyn. The Middletons were related to Sir John Stryvelyn's first wife, Barnaba Swinburne. [NCH 13: 327-328.]
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Advising in 3D – QEP
What is the overall goal of Advising in 3D?
We will strive to improve student academic success through an advising culture of student centered learning in which we will educate students on goal setting and academic planning.
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In its unsubtle suggestions of “foreign,” “not white” and implicit condescension, the handy moniker American media has developed in its attempt to make sense of 2011's global unrest – “The Arab Spring” – is counterrevolutionary, perhaps deliberately so.
America loves a good historical precedent when naming something, and America insists on naming everything. Only when an event's magnitude is incomprehensible and distilling it to a catchphrase impossible, is a name devised that requires no antecedent – the most important such example, the demolition of towers by commercial airliners, referred to only by the date on which the event occurred. For everything else, we've got templates. Political scandal? Add “gate” at the end. Music festival? End it in “-stock.” Widespread societal ill? Add “Nation” to a book title. The problem is the historical antecedent chosen is often an attempt to manipulate opinion and manufacture division. “The Arab Spring” is an example; not only is the name wrong, but it's also counterrevolutionary.
Remember how the term arose: 2011 was young and fresh when Mohamed Bouazizi died. The 26-year-old Tunisian street vendor had set himself on fire 18 days earlier, “after the authorities confiscated his fruit, beat him and refused to return his property.” The ensuing revolution that deposed Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, who had been in power since Bouazizi was three, was widely called the “Jasmine Revolution.” Naming precedents included Yugoslavia's Bulldozer Revolution, Ukraine's Orange Revolution, Kyrgyzstan's Tulip Revolution, Lebanon's Cedar Revolution …
But 11 days after Ben Ali's ouster, Tahrir Square in Cairo was filled with people demanding the resignation of Hosni Mubarak, who had ruled Egypt six years longer than Ben Ali had Tunisia. The naming had to expand from reference to jasmine (the national flower of Tunisia) to accommodating the broader region, where Secretary of State Hillary Clinton warned a “perfect storm” was brewing. The American media developed a moniker: “The Arab Spring.” Ostensibly, this was an uncontroversial descriptor: Arabs, of the famous “Arab world” were taking to the famous “Arab Street” to rise up against the famous “Arab dictators.” I first came across the phrase “Arab Spring” on 26 January, the day after heavy protests began in Egypt, in an article by Dominique Moisi; by March, no less prestigious a writer than Rashid Khalidi used the term.
The expansion of turbulence from Tunisia to the rest of the region was early enough that people were prepared to alter the branding appropriately. But even during the uprising's spread to a global stage, the media clung to their “Arab Spring” frame. January's university uprising in Puerto Rico and February's capitol occupation in Wisconsin made it clear 2011 was a year for protest all over the world, not just in the places where Arabs constitute majorities. So international is the spirit of rebellion that it calls to mind Christopher Hitchens' description of 1968, the year of the “Prague Spring” as the referent for Arab Spring:
Almost every morning, my little transistor radio would wake me with seismic tidings: the black ghettos of America aflame; the mighty American army baffled in the Mekong Delta; the Portuguese empire shrinking under the pressure of guerrillas in Mozambique and Angola; the streets of Madrid and Barcelona filled again with anti-Franco protests; the students of Mexico City cut down outside the Olympic stadium. There were just not enough hours in the day.
Recently, as “the streets of Madrid and Barcelona filled again,” the press' stubbornness on the naming point resulted in stupid headlines like The Atlantic Wire's “Has the Arab Spring Come to Spain?” and Asia Times' “The Arab spring conquers Iberia.” Who, in 1968, could have published the headline, “The Prague Spring Reaches Tokyo,” and not been looked at askance by observers of world affairs? Obviously “The Arab Spring” doesn't cover the scope of what it sets out to describe any more than “Prague Spring” covers the global protest movements in 1968. A broader signifier is in order.
But what? Reviewing the factors at play in 1968 gives a perspective on what is afoot now – and a worthwhile jumping-off point for devising a more accurate name. Then, as now, resistance was the worldwide response to global conditions, expressed according to local challenges. What the Vietnamese did in their militant struggle for national self-determination differed from what the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference were up to in Selma and Montgomery; and anti-Soviet Polish university students had different concerns than Zimbabwean anti-colonialists. But different as the individual movements seemed, they linked to and fed one another – a global revolutionary symbiosis which, because one of its most thrilling episodes involved French students and trade unionists taking over Paris, acquired the name les soixante-huitards, or the sixty-eighters.
Contributing factors in all these cases included a young generation much larger than its predecessor and more closely linked on a global scale by a newly ubiquitous piece of technology, the television. The 2011 protest movements echo these conditions. The younger generation is much larger than the previous – especially true in the Middle East, outlined by a report published by The Brookings Institution called “The Youth Favor: The New Demographics of the Middle East and the Implications for U.S. Policy.” Youth in 2011 are similarly connected as never before by a revolutionary piece of technology: the Internet.
The rebelliousness of the 1968s, whether Angolan or Mexican iteration or any in between, represented a rejection of dominant modes of thought – the Czech revolutionaries, for example, declining both Soviet-style Communist authoritarianism and American-style capitalistic exploitation in favor of what Alexander Dupcek called “socialism with a human face.” The 2011 revolutionaries similarly object to prevailing power vectors, proposing not that one party or another gain power, but the abolition of conventional notions of power and their replacement with new ones.
Pepe Escobar makes this point well:
The outraged [Spain's los indignados] respond they are not anti-system; “it's the system that it's against us.” Their original manifesto condemned the Spanish political class as a whole, but corporate media, as allies to financial capital; those that have caused and are benefiting from the economic crisis.
Egypt's revolutionary youth reject not just Mubarak-style obeisance to American hegemonic power, but also Saudi- or Iranian-style reactionary theocracy (in the figure of The Muslim Brotherhood). The Middle East's younger generation understands that neither of these approaches is sufficient to provide the social uplift for which it thirsts.
What linked the sixty-eighters, the critical factor that turned what might otherwise have been disparate local movements into a global revolutionary force, was solidarity. Solidarity has acquired near cliché status, but it remains an inestimably important ingredient in the struggle for freedom, justice and equality. As Chris Hayes explains in “In Search of Solidarity“:
In its mundane sense, solidarity means a robust feeling of togetherness, a “one-for-all, all-for-one-ness” that holds fast a group of people in a common activity. It is best summed up in Benjamin Franklin's exhortation to his co-conspirators that they must all hang together or surely they would hang separately. This kind of solidarity is morally neutral. Union members refusing to cross a picket line exemplify solidarity, but so do white homeowners in a Chicago neighborhood signing restrictive covenants to keep black families out.
Sublime solidarity, on the other hand, embodies a powerful moral aspiration to realize the fundamental fellowship of humankind. The human subject imbued with full solidarity would treat each person the same way she would treat the interests of her closest kin. My father, a community organizer and one-time Jesuit seminarian, explains why solidarity is his favorite word by sketching a continuum that ranges from pearl-clutching pity through sympathy and empathy to arrive finally at solidarity, wherein you are propelled to do something for your fellow human beings, to act as if their interests were your own.
Sublime solidarity bound the sixty-eighters to one another. In its most moving example, Vietnamese activists, under heavy US bombing, held a rally “in defense of the American Negroes' struggle against discrimination and police brutality in Watts, Los Angeles.” Clearly, les soixante-huitards were les soixante-huitards, whether casting off colonial regimes or agitating for racial equality or objecting to neo-imperial expansionism or breaking open closed societies.
It is time to expand the “Arab Spring” to “the eleveners” (les onzards, to Francophiles) and to affirm les onzards are les onzards, whether raging against austerity budgets that impoverish the vulnerable or undoing brutal autocracies or fighting for national liberation from occupation. Revolutionaries of 2011, like their 1968 precursors, profess solidarity with one another. For example, Egyptian labor leader Kamal Abbas, released a statement in support of Wisconsin protesters. This solidarity is the crucial component that can make 2011 a revolutionary year, and the term “Arab Spring” undermines solidarity, depicting today's rebellion as a specifically Arab phenomenon.
To be clear: the Arab world does confront specific problems – including theocracy and autocracy – that are different from problems elsewhere. However, only a bankrupt understanding of the dynamics at play from Benghazi to Sana'a would lead an observer to conclude these are the only factors sparking the uprisings. While theocracy and autocracy compound the fallout from the global economic crisis and structural economic inequity, the latter is a more immediate source of the unrest. As Basel Saleh wrote of Tunisia during the initial unrest there, “Twenty-four years of ruthless corruptions, dictatorship and neoliberal economic policies led to wealth being concentrated in the hands of very few people connected to President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali and his wife's family.” He also noted:
The miserable economic conditions in the interior of the country, lack of employment opportunities and political freedoms pushed [self-immolating street vendor Mohammad] Bouazizi, like thousands of other young men and women in the Maghreb countries, to the margins of society. Tunisia's national unemployment rate, which understates the true unemployment situation, stands at 14%. However, the youth unemployment rate (those between 15-24 year-old) is at 31%. The income share of the top 10% is approximately 32% and the top 20% of the population controls 47% of Tunisia's income. Tunisia's inequality is so severe that the bottom 60% of the population earns only 30% (the top 40% take home 70% of the income). Still, the IMF describes the government management of the economy and the uneven economic growth which benefited mainly northern and coastal cities while marginalizing the interior of the country as a “prudent macroeconomic management.”
Similar statistics permeate the entire Arab world, as the UN's “Third Arab Report on the Millennium Development Goals 2010 and the Impact of the Global Economic Crises” makes clear. “The financial, economic and social costs of the [Food, Fuel and Financial] crises in the Arab region [Least Developed Countries],” concludes the report, “should not be underestimated.”
There is a name for the plague expressed in the forms of unemployment, social stagnancy, rampant inequality, corruption and cronyism: plutocracy. And the West, too, is racked by that plague. Objections to these conditions have wrought the second-largest protest in the history of London on 26 March; a shutdown of the city of Athens; the rise of “los indignados” in Spain; and thousands of anti-globalization activists rallying in La Havre, France. Apparently, some of the same sparks that ignited Tunis and Cairo are heating up Madrid and Athens.
And that just won't do! The American power structure is afraid that, once Americans realize general strikes and constant protests are not an “Arab” phenomenon only (indeed, that such protests are ongoing in first-world democratic countries populated by educated white people and robust middle classes), they might conclude it is time to join, to counter plutocracy with solidarity.
The conditions in the United States are ripe for unrest. As Dave Lindorff writes:
Unemployment in Egypt among young men and women is about 30%. In Tunisia, it is over 40%. The White House claims that with figures like that, the future for democracy in those countries is tenuous.
But wait a minute. What about the US? Unemployment and underemployment here is still up around 20% overall and it is much higher among young people. Black youth unemployment fell so far in 2011 to an official rate of 44% from 50% last year (because so many young workers just gave up trying to find work)! Among Latino youth, the official unemployment rate is stuck at around 30%. Overall, youth unemployment, according to the official Labor Department figures, is 20%, but remember, the official rate does not count those who are working part time who want full-time work and does not count those who have given up looking for work.
Sarah Jaffe sees these statistics as constituting writing on America's walls. She writes, “One thing is sure: a rising tide of unemployed, debt-ridden youth is not simply going to go away without action. If the federal and state governments don't do something soon, the 'graduates with no future' may well bring the unrest here.”
There are stirrings of protest in the United States, including the actions of US Uncut (with which, full disclosure, the author is active) and The Yes Men. But many
forces are interested in containing the influence of these groups. Hence, the proliferation of the “Arab Spring” frame, serving to bolster plutocracy by demolishing solidarity, to alienate Americans from the uprisings, to make the uprisings Other, exotic.
Of course, there is nothing as Other, as exotic, in the dominant American psyche than Arabs. And that is no accident: it is the result of a lengthy and effective operation to foster suspicion and hatred. As Max Blumenthal said on Press TV (the state television channel of Iran, a nation that itself has little love for Arabs):
The campaign [to gin up anti-Arab bigotry] can go back all the way to the 1930s, the '40s. The American public was bombarded with anti-Arab Orientalist images in their popular culture through cartoons by Leon Schlesinger, the animator from Warner Brothers, that portrayed Ali Baba, this Arab savage, or the Leon Uris novels, which were transformed into Hollywood productions like Exodus, which is this famous Otto Preminger film starring Paul Newman about the foundation of Israel. The reason the film was made was because the American Jewish public was insufficiently sympathetic to or interested in Zionism and the establishment of the state of Israel. They just weren't very enthusiastic, so they made this film that had scenes of Jewish terrorists from the Irgun portrayed as heroes, saying, 'Duck, there are Arabs out there' and the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem collaborating with Nazis to portray the Palestinians as Nazis. So there was already a pre-existing context where Americans were cultivated to hate and demonize Arabs and after 9/11, it turned into a full-on political campaign.
Issandr El Amrani detected the palimpsest of this portrayal in Western coverage of events unfolding in the Middle East. If Americans successfully foster the attitude that 2011's unrest is Arab – suicide-bombing, five-times-a-day-praying, turban-wearing, oil-hoarding, camel-riding Arab – rather than global, it diminishes the likelihood of large-scale American solidarity with Middle Eastern revolutionaries and, therefore, the likelihood of Americans taking up their own “Spring” against sweltering American plutocracy.
As 2011 turns to summer, the onus is on American activists to make the case that, as with its Saudi and Israeli partners, the American power structure is working against the world revolutionary tide and it is up to discontented Americans to undertake solidarity with their revolutionary brothers and sisters worldwide, as American youth did in 1968. This will involve declaring dissatisfaction with the system, not just with the Democratic and Republican Parties, and demanding its replacement. A new society will only be acceptable if founded on opposition to the abuse and exploitation perpetrated by the upper-echelons of American political, financial and military power, which have led to such misery in this country.
The poet Martín Espada ends his “Imagine the Angels of Bread” thus:
If the abolition of slave-manacles began as a vision of hands without manacles, then this is the year;
if the shutdown of extermination camps began as imagination of a land without barbed wire or the crematorium, then this is the year; if every rebellion begins with the idea that conquerors on horseback are not many-legged gods, that they too drown if plunged in the river, then this is the year.
So may every humiliated mouth, teeth like desecrated headstones, fill with the angels of bread.
The year 2011 can still go to the plutocrats. If it doesn't, it will have been partly because Americans chose to see the globe with new eyes: an entire world – not just an Arab one – engaged in individual revolutionary acts – connected by the thread of solidarity.
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Milling Small Grains for Livestock Feed
Wondering about incorporating more small grains into animal rations but worried that they will be “floury” or “dusty”? Typical on-farm milling equipment used to grind corn can be too hard on softer small grains and create too finely ground grain. With a few simple tricks you can avoid these pitfalls and create nutritious feed with small grains. On our June shared learning call we welcomed Cindy McCullough from Blue Stem Organic Feed Mill, who was a great source of information on milling equipment and feeding strategies for small grains. She led us through some of the pressing frequently asked questions about milling small grains for animal feed from tailoring the grind to different livestock and production phases to strategies on keep dust down and milling equipment considerations.
What is the ideal grind for animal feed?
First, it’s important to understand what kind of a grind you’re going for with your animals. What’s too big? What’s too small? On one end Cindy says, “if you feed whole grain it’ll pass right through the animal,” which leads to losses in nutritional quality and energy gained per pound of feed. Additionally, if the grind is too course “poultry will pick the parts they like out, so getting a finer grind is important so they eat the whole mixture of feeds and not the choice bits. The grain needs to be homogenous enough so that it holds the mineral and protein up and they’re not able to pick through their feed.” On the other hand, “you want to make sure you don’t get it too fine when grinding for pigs and poultry because the danger of ulceration is high.” So the target is a kind of happy medium, ground enough to make the grain digestible and evenly mixed, but not too finely ground as to create health issues like ulceration or even coughing and sneezing at the feed bunk.
Another factor in deciding how fine or coarse to process your feed will be the production phase of the animal. In general, younger animals make better use of a finer-ground feed and older animals are optimally served with a coarser mix. For example, “In broilers we have three growing phases. Starter feeds used from zero to three weeks we use a 1/8-inch screen, the finest grind that we do,” Cindy says. “Then for growers we’ll mix 50 percent of this fine grind [1/8-inch screen] and 50 percent medium grind with a ¾-inch screen. This starts at around two to three weeks and continues until the birds are five weeks. Then after five weeks we move to ¾-inch screen grind on all feed and throw in some whole oats and wheat so the birds have something to scavenge for.” For pigs it’s a similar process of starting out fine and getting coarser. Cindy recommends sticking to a minimum of 3/4-inch screen from weaning diets on up to prevent ulceration. Large ruminants are more forgiving on grind size and are able to digest most grains so long as it is cracked or crimped. Fine grinding grains should be avoided in cattle diets because fine-ground grains, “fines”, quickly ferment in the rumen. Becca Stokes, KWS feeding nutritionist, recommended at Loran Steinlage’s field day not to exceed more than 6 percent fines in cattle feed to prevent acidosis.
If I am going for a finer grind how can I keep the dust down?
Whether feed is intentionally or unintentionally fine there will be cases where it’s necessary to keep dust down. In these cases, particularly for those finely ground starter feeds, Cindy adds molasses or oil to the feed to bind the ingredients together – minimizing dust. “If you add molasses to the grinder-mixer, it will hold the fines down and make the feed more palatable,” Cindy says, “horses and cows particularly like this. Molasses is good energy as well!” Some oil options would be soy, canola or flax oil, with soy being the cheapest of these three options. Claus Nymand, KWS agronomist, shared another strategy for limiting fines at Loran’s field day suggesting to harvest and store hybrid rye at 15 percent moisture with air instead of the more common 13 percent desired for food or seed grade grains.
What are the benefits of adding small grains to feed?
One of the benefits of small grains in a diet is that they have more fiber than the usual ingredients (corn and soybeans). Much of the fiber in an animal diet comes from forages like hay, so if hay is expensive incorporating small grains can help alleviate some costs of increasing fiber in the diet. Small grains also tend to have a higher protein content than corn so you can also offset other ingredients like soybean meal if the economics are in your favor. Additional protein adds flavor to meat and eggs and increases omega-3s.
What kind of equipment do I need to grind small grains for feed?
The most common kind of on-farm grinding equipment is a grinder-mixer, which as its name indicates both grinds and mixes feed in the same machine. Farmer Ed Mosbach uses a grinder mixer on his farm to mill feed for his cattle and poultry. His process is to grind the corn in the grinder and then add his protein (such as soybean meal), minerals and small grains into the grinder via a side shoot. Grinder-mixers are vertical machines where ingredients go in the top and mixed feed is pushed out the bottom. This can cause difficulties with mixing feed thoroughly as heavier items (corn) will be pulled to the bottom by gravity and lighter items (soybean meal, minerals, etc.) will stay at the top. Ed achieves a more even feed distribution of grain in his feed by adding the mix into the side shoot gradually over the course of the grinding time. He also runs the grinder-mixer at half throttle to get a better, more consistent grind than full throttle and he doesn’t fill the grinder all the way full. Keeping his batches under two tons leaves some space for the grain to churn and mix more evenly.
Two other options for processing small grains are hammer or roller mills, which are particularly useful for processing small grains with hulls like barley and oats. These machines, when properly set help crack the grain open so the digestive juices can get in there and break it down without over processing the grain and creating too many fines. The two kinds of mills are mechanically different, creating different effects. “When you run oats through a hammer mill it looks like fluff, beats the snot out of it,” Cindy poetically explains. “If you have a roller mill you’d crimp the small grain, it’s ground or crimped but not beaten up. This helps with palatability.”
What kind of maintenance and upkeep do these machines need?
The process of grinding involves squishing grain between two hard objects, so there is physical wear and tear on the elements that exert this pressure. In a hammer mill you have to rotate the blades so that they don’t get rounded with repeated use. “You want a sharp edge so you get a good crack,” Cindy says. For roller mills, you need to make sure the rollers are the right shape. If they get too rounded or worn it’ll show up as a poor grind. In addition to caring for the surfaces that actually do the grinding, you’ll need to make sure the motors on the grinder and your auger are in good working order.
For more information on feeding small grains such as appropriate inclusion and corn replacement rates for various small grains in rations, check out this infographic outlining feed rates for livestock, and these blogs on feeding oats to pigs and barley to pigs. Small grains shared learning calls are held the first Friday of the month from noon to 1. To receive announcements about upcoming calls sign up for our monthly small grains e-newsletter. | <urn:uuid:b23e50c0-a2ca-464b-96c0-62acb61fff8f> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://practicalfarmers.org/2019/06/milling-small-grains-for-livestock-feed/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571987.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813202507-20220813232507-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.93457 | 1,702 | 2.53125 | 3 |
Use record-based security to control access to records
Record-based security in Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement (on-premises) applies to individual records. It is provided by using access rights.
The relationship between an access right and a privilege is that access rights apply only after privileges have taken effect. For example, if a user does not have the privilege to read accounts, that user is unable to read any account, regardless of the access rights another user might grant to a specific account through sharing.
An access right is granted to a user for a particular record. The following table lists the descriptions for these access rights.
|Access right||AccessRights enumeration value||Description|
|Read||ReadAccess||Controls whether the user can read a record.|
|Write||WriteAccess||Controls whether the user can update a record.|
|Assign||AssignAccess||Controls whether the user can assign a record to another user.|
|Append||AppendAccess||Controls whether the user can attach another record to the specified record.
The Append and Append To access rights work in combination. Every time that a user attaches one record to another, the user must have both rights. For example, when you attach a note to a case, you must have the Append access right on the note and the Append To access right on the case for the operation to work.
|Append To||AppendToAccess||Controls whether the user can append the record in question to another record.
The Append and Append To access rights work in combination. For more information, see the description for Append.
|Share||ShareAccess||Controls whether the user can share a record with another user or team. Sharing gives another user access to a record. For more information, see Sharing Records.|
|Delete||DeleteAccess||Controls whether the user can delete a record.|
The right to create a record for an entity type is not included in the previous table because this right does not apply to an individual record, but instead to a class of entities. Create is handled as a privilege instead of as an access right. The user who creates a record has all rights on that record, unless his or her other privileges forbid a specific right.
The Create privilege controls whether you can create a record. If you have the Create privilege with Local, Deep, or Global access, you can create records for other users. If you have Create and Read privileges with Basic access, you can create records for yourself.
For more information about dependencies that relate to create privileges, see Dependencies between access rights.
Sharing lets users give other users or teams access to specific customer information. This is useful for sharing information with users in roles that have only the Basic access level. For example, in an organization that gives salespeople Basic read and write access to accounts, a salesperson can share an opportunity with another salesperson so that they can both track the progress of an important sale.
For security reasons, develop the practice of sharing only the necessary records with the smallest set of users possible. Only grant the minimum access required for users to do their jobs.
Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement (on-premises) provides the following sharing capabilities:
Share. Any user who has share privileges on a given entity type can share records of that type with any other user or team in Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement (on-premises). To share a record, use GrantAccessRequest.
When you share a record with another user, indicate what access rights (Read, Write, Delete, Append, Assign, and Share) you want to grant to the other user. Access rights on a shared record can be different for each user with whom the record is shared. However, you cannot give a user any rights that he or she would not have for that type of entity, based on the role assigned to that user. For example, if a user does not have Read privileges on accounts and you share an account with that user, the user will be unable to see that account.
Modify share. You can modify the rights granted to a shared record after it has been shared. To modify sharing for a record, use the ModifyAccessRequest.
Remove share. If you share a record with another user or team, you can stop sharing the record. After you remove sharing for a record, the other user or team loses access rights to the record. To remove sharing for a record, use the RevokeAccessRequest.
A user might have access to the same record in more than one context. For example, a user might share a record directly with specific access rights, and he or she might also be on a team in which the same record is shared with different access rights. In this case, the access rights that this user has on the record are the union of all the rights.
For a list of entities that support sharing, see the GrantAccessRequest.
Sharing and inheritance
If a record is created and the parent record has certain sharing properties, the new record inherits those properties. For example, Joe and Mike are working on a high priority lead. Joe creates a new lead and two activities, shares the lead with Mike, and selects cascade sharing. Mike makes a telephone call and sends an email regarding the new lead. Joe sees that Mike has contacted the company two times, so he does not make another call.
Sharing is maintained on individual records. A record inherits the sharing properties from its parent and also maintains its own sharing properties. Therefore, a record can have two sets of sharing properties—one that it has on its own and one that it inherits from its parent.
Removing the share of a parent record removes the sharing properties of objects (records) that it inherited from the parent. That is, all users who previously had visibility into this record no longer have visibility. Child objects still could be shared to some of these users if they were shared individually, not from the parent record.
Anyone with Assign privileges on a record can assign that record to another user. When a record is assigned, the new user or team becomes the owner of the record and its related records. The original user or team loses ownership of the record, but automatically shares it with the new owner.
In Dynamics 365 for Customer Engagement, the system administrator can decide for an organization whether records should be shared with previous owners or not after the assign operation. If Share with previous owner is selected, then the previous owner shares the record with all access rights after the assign operation. Otherwise, the previous owner does not share the record and may not have access to the record, depending on his or her privileges. The
Organization.ShareRoPreviousOwnerOnAssign attribute controls this setting.
For a list of entities that support Assign, see the AssignRequest.
Retrieving the access rights for a record
Use the RetrievePrincipalAccessRequest message to retrieve the access rights the specified security principal (user or team) has to a record.
Use the RetrieveSharedPrincipalsAndAccessRequest message to retrieves all the security principals (users or teams) that have access to a record, together with their access rights to that record.
Dependencies between access rights
Sometimes, security dependencies exist because it is necessary to have more than one access right to perform a given action. For example, if you have the create access right for accounts, you can create a record of the account entity type. However, unless you also have read access for accounts, you cannot create an account record and be the owner of that new record.
The following table lists the access right dependencies for the actions specified.
|Action||Access rights required|
|To Create a record and be the record owner||CREATE
|To Share a record||SHARE. This right is required by the person doing the share operation.
READ. This right is required by the person doing the share operation and also by the person with whom the record is being shared.
|To Assign a record||ASSIGN
|To Append To a record||WRITE
|To Append a record||WRITE
Another type of dependency exists when objects are subordinate to another object. For example, the opportunity object cannot exist on its own. Each opportunity is always attached to an account or contact. To create an opportunity, you must have the access right appendto on accounts and the access right append on opportunities.
The Security Model of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement (on-premises)
How role-based security can be used to control access to entities in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement (on-premises) How field security can be used to control access to field values in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement (on-premises)
Introduction to Entities in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement (on-premises)
Entity Relationship Behavior
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Jan 26, 2018
How Custodial Accounts Can Help Your Kids Learn About Investing
Custodial accounts can teach your kids basics of investing.
Imagine if you could teach your children the basics of investing, they might have an important leg up when they become adults. What you teach them could pay off in dividends—literally.
They could gain more confidence by knowing the difference between stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), as well as the difference between a 401(k) and an individual retirement account, or IRA. This information can help them throughout their adult lives, even into retirement.
One way to start teaching your child about investing is through something called a custodial account.
What is a custodial account?
A custodial account is a type of savings account that lets you put money away for your children. You can contribute to it until your child reaches adulthood, which is between 18 and 21 years old, depending on state law. Once you’ve funded the account, you can invest the cash just like you would in any other investment account, in stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs.
Learning how to invest could help both you and your children have a more secure financial future
Here’s something important to keep in mind: Once you’ve set up a custodial account for your child, and it’s considered a permanent gift to the child, and they own it and control it once they become adults. In other words, you can’t take the money back—it’s your child’s money the moment you set up the account.
If you decide to pull money out of the account, it must be for the child’s exclusive benefit and not your own. That means you can’t use it to pay for things like the family grocery bills, rent, or a family vacation.
You can use the money in the account to pay for educational expenses, tutoring or computer equipment, for example.
Another potential use for a custodial account could be to teach your child about investing.
Why custodial accounts can help teach teach your kids to invest
Think of a custodial account as a set of training wheels that can get your kids excited about the world of investing. With a custodial account, you can teach them the difference between a stock and a bond, a mutual fund and an exchange traded fund, or ETF. You can also teach them about what returns are, and how to diversify. For example, they can help you choose the stocks of companies they’re excited about and influence their daily lives, which could include Apple, Disney, Facebook, or Nike.
Your children can check these stocks periodically, and see how they perform over time. While they might see stocks go up, they’re also likely to see them go down. That can spark a discussion between you and them about how the investing road is not always linear—it gets bumpy, and sometimes they may even lose money.
Remember, investing with a custodial account holds the same risks as investing with any other account. Your investment may go up or down, depending on the markets.
Furthermore, custodial accounts are considered an asset for your child. That could interfere with his or her ability to get financial aid, according to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).
What if I don’t know how to invest?
You might be thinking: “This is great, but I can’t help my child invest, because I don’t even know how to do it myself.”
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Fair point. But that doesn’t mean you can’t learn. The basics of investing may seem really complicated on the surface, but they aren’t rocket science. All it takes is some studying up on your part so that you’re prepared to teach your kid.
You can find good introductory investing books at your local library, and you can listen to investing podcasts and video blogs, or read through Stash’s Learn archives to find out more.
Learning how to invest could help both you and your children have a more secure financial future.
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While co-hosting The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson for 30 years, announcer, Ed McMahon, became a beloved television icon himself. Of course, he had other jobs in that time, like hosting Star Search. But, according to him, he was completely content playing second banana to his superstar friend. And he offered career advice for anyone else hoping to do the same.
Ed McMahon was once America’s first-choice second banana
In McMahon’s memoir, Here’s Johnny, he said playing second banana wasn’t rocket science, but a “minor art form that [he] practiced for thirty-four years with the funniest man [he] ever knew.”
For clarity, he and Carson were on The Tonight Show together for 30 years starting in 1962 and on a television game show called Who Do You Trust? for four years before that. All in all, their friendship lasted over 46 years before Carson’s death in 2005, followed by McMahon’s in 2009.
But even as co-host, McMahon was popular with fans as an individual — not just part of a duo. And he once told the Archive of American Television he thought that came from how he occasionally saved the show whenever one of Carson’s bits were dying.
“There’s a lot more second bananas out there than there are [first] bananas,” McMahon declared of his appeal.
‘Banana advice’ from Ed McMahon: ask ‘precisely the right question’
In McMahon’s memoir, Here’s Johnny, he added a note to “those of you interested in a career as a second banana.”
He wrote, “Here’s a tip you won’t learn when getting your A.B. (Advanced Banana) degree: You have to know how to ask the star precisely the right question.”
To do that, McMahon advised against using phrases that “don’t lead to the payoff,” like “What happened?” or “No kidding.”
Instead, he recommended asking specific questions that think ahead to a punchline. For instance, when Carson said his “first sexual experience was in the back of his father’s car,” McMahon asked, “Can you remember with whom you had the first sexual experience?”
That left Carson perfectly positioned for the well-received response, “I was alone at the time.”
Ed McMahon sometimes threw Johnny Carson a ‘curve’ but learned not to steal his gag
In McMahon’s memoir, he wrote about the importance of knowing his exact place as second banana. He recalled when he learned the hard way to be careful not to “wreck” one of Carson’s gags by stealing his punchline. But he said he also “threw [the host] a curve” from time to time, adding, “Johnny could hit the curve as well as Ted Williams did.”
As an example, McMahon recalled the time he told Carson on air he was taking a day off. “You’ll have to do the show without me, if such a thing is possible,” he said.
After Carson pointed out it wasn’t the weekend, McMahon told him, “I can take a day off once in a while, can’t I? You certainly invented it.”
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1966 Corvette: Service Bulletin: Automatic Choke Malfunction
Subject: Automatic Choke Malfunction
Model and Year: 1966 Passenger Cars with V-8 Engines
Source: Chevrolet Technical Service Bulletin
Bulletin No: TSB #66-6, DR #66-6
Date: November 18, 1965
TO: ALL CHEVROLET DEALERS
An undisclosed number of early 1966 Chevrolets, Chevelles, Chevy II’s and Corvettes with V-8 engines have been built with one or more of the following discrepancies in the remote automatic choke mechanism.
- Choke thermostat assembly manufactured with the incorrect choke coil spring and/or the choke coil spring reversed.
- Incorrect choke thermostat assembly and/or choke rod installed.
- Choke rod incorrectly installed (upside down).
- Incorrect choke vacuum break assembly on Rochester 4MV carburetor (Quadrajet).
- Incorrect choke lever on Holley carburetor.
- Incorrect carburetor on engine.
It should be noted that an important difference exists between the 327" (275 h.p.) engine choke operation and the remaining V-8 engines. That is, the direction of the thermostat operation between the two units is reversed. On the 327" (275 h.p.) application, the eye of the thermostat coil and the corresponding choke rod travels from a down position for closed choke relaxing upward for open choke. On the remaining V-8 engines (except 283 4 bbl. with integral choke), the thermostat operation is just the opposite, it travels from an up position from closed choke downward for open choke.
In interim 1966, choke thermostat assemblies and choke rods will be built as an assembly and will use a paint code identification system to alleviate manufacturing and assembly error.
In early 1966 vehicles, these discrepancies may result in customer complaints of rough idle, hard starting, rich fuel mixture, flooding and/or poor performance. When the above complaints are encountered, the choke mechanism should be checked for the correct installation of parts as outlined on the following pages. | <urn:uuid:b825de22-77be-4dcb-934b-97d1eff40e69> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/tech/knowledgebase/article/1966-corvette-service-bulletin-automatic-choke-malfunction-1059.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571987.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813202507-20220813232507-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.832745 | 446 | 1.679688 | 2 |
Central Bank (Supervision and Enforcement) Act 2013
3.— (1) In this Act—
“Act of 1942” means the Central Bank Act 1942;
“authorisation” means an authorisation, licence or any other permission required to carry on business as a regulated financial service provider granted by the Bank pursuant to any provision of financial services legislation, and includes registration;
“authorised officer” means a person appointed by the Bank under section 24 to be an authorised officer;
“contravene” includes fail to comply, and also includes—
(a) attempting to contravene,
(b) aiding, abetting, counselling or procuring a person to commit a contravention,
(c) inducing, or attempting to induce, a person (whether by threats or promises or otherwise) to commit a contravention,
(d) being (directly or indirectly) knowingly concerned in, or a party to, a contravention, and
(e) conspiring with others to commit a contravention;
F1[‘customer’, in relation to a regulated financial service provider, means—
(a) any person to whom the regulated financial service provider provides or offers financial services,
(b) any person who requests the provision of financial services from the regulated financial service provider, or
(c) a relevant borrower in a case where the regulated financial service provider undertakes credit servicing in respect of the credit agreement concerned,
and includes a potential customer and a former customer; ]
F2[‘financial holding company’ has the same meaning as it has in the European Union (Capital Requirements) Regulations 2014 ( S.I. No. 158 of 2014);]
“financial services legislation” means—
(a) the designated enactments,
(b) the designated statutory instruments, and
(c) the Central Bank Acts 1942 to 2013 and statutory instruments made under those Acts;
“Minister” means the Minister for Finance;
F2[‘mixed financial holding company’ has the same meaning as it has in the European Union (Capital Requirements) Regulations 2014;]
“prescribed contravention” has the same meaning as in section 33AN of the Act of 1942;
“regulated market” has the same meaning as in Regulation 3 of the European Communities (Markets in Financial Instruments) Regulations 2007 (S.I. No. 60 of 2007);
“related undertaking”, in relation to a person (“the first-mentioned person”), means—
(a) if the first-mentioned person is a company, another company that is related within the meaning of section 140(5) of the Companies Act 1990,
(b) a partnership of which the first-mentioned person is a member,
(c) if the businesses of the first-mentioned person and another person have been so carried on that the separate business of each of them, or a substantial part thereof, is not readily identifiable, that other person,
(d) if the decision as to how and by whom the businesses of the first-mentioned person and another person shall be managed can be made either by the same person or by the same group of persons acting in concert, that other person,
(e) a person who performs a specific and limited purpose by or in connection with the business of the first-mentioned person, or
(f) if provision is required to be made for the first-mentioned person and another person in any consolidated accounts compiled in accordance with the Seventh Council Directive 83/349/EEC of 13 June 1983 1, that other person.
F3[(1A) For the purposes of paragraph (c) of the definition of ‘customer’ in subsection (1) ‘relevant borrower’, ‘credit servicing’ and ‘credit agreement’ have the same meaning as in section 28 of the Central Bank Act 1997.]
(2) References in this Act to a regulated financial service provider, or a related undertaking, shall, unless the context otherwise requires, be read as including a person who was a regulated financial service provider, or a related undertaking, at the relevant time.
(3) A word or expression used in this Act and also in the Act of 1942, unless the contrary intention appears, has the same meaning in this Act as in the Act of 1942.
Substituted (8.07.2015) by Consumer Protection (Regulation of Credit Servicing Firms) Act 2015 (21/2015), s. 6(a), commenced on enactment.
Inserted (29.12.2020) by European Union (Capital Requirements) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. No. 710 of 2020), reg. 61(a), in effect as per reg. 1(2).
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Nights of Ramadan
From April 02, 2022 until May 02, 2022Check schedules and entry conditions for each activity.
CÓRDOBA / MADRID
Casa Árabe’s two headquarters (at Calle Alcalá, 62 in Madrid and Calle Samuel de los Santos Gener, 9 in Cordoba). Check schedules and entry conditions for each activity. Check entry conditions for each session.
Check dates and times for each event.
In order to take part in the celebrations for the month of Ramadan, for the tenth year in a row, Casa Árabe has organized a special schedule of activities to be held in both Cordoba and Madrid from April 2 to May.
As it does every year, Casa Árabe wishes to celebrate this very important month in the Muslim calendar, such a special date for more than 300,000 Andalusian residents and over 2,000,000 Spanish Muslims. The festivities begin with the sighting of the first crescent of the moon (in the ninth month of the Islamic calendar), an event directly linked to cultural and religious roots that is gradually becoming part of our own identity as a multicultural people.
Ramadan, which commences on the upcoming date of April 2 and ends on Monday, May 2, is of obvious religious origins, dating back to 610 BCEwhen, according to Islamic tradition, Muhammad appeared before the archangel Gabriel and revealed the Qur’an to him, the sacred book of Islam. The revelation, on Laylat al-Qadr (the Night of Destiny), reportedly occurred during Ramadan.
A lot of water has gone under the bridge since the original idea to very successfully carry out a schedule of events in the neighorhood of Lavapiés (Madrid) in 2007 with the objective of promoting integration and cultural cooperation between citizens co-existing in the same public space. Throughout the various editions held in Madrid and Cordoba, the Nights of Ramadan have grown firmly established as a unique encounter that raises awareness about the culture of the Muslim world, so commonplace in our shared history, allowing some of the people to celebrate their most cherished holiday while others get to share with and learn about their closest neighbors.
Casa Árabe, with the cooperation of the Municipal Government of Cordoba and the Halal Institute/Junta Islámica, have mad
peaceful co-existence, and most especially to the role played by culture in increasing awareness and integration. From April 2 through May 2, the Nights of Ramadan will be the perfect time to get a closer look at the culture of the Muslim world, while learning about others, truly seeing them and mutually enriching each other.
We invite you to discover the full schedule of activities on this website and to congratulate all of the Muslims you meet, as we too shall be doing throughout this month of celebration: ”Ramadan Mubarak.”
See our Nights of Ramadan 2022 event schedule below.
EVENTS IN CORDOBA
Monday, April 4 to Thursday, April 7
Monday, April 4, 5:00 a.m.
Tuesday, April 5, 5: 00 p.m.
Workshop: “Andalusian Poetesses, Scientists and Wise women: Doing away with clichés and myths,” by Matilde Cabello
Wednesday, April 6, 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 7, 6:30 p.m.
Friday, April 8, 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 19, 7: 00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 20, 7:00 p.m.
Conference: “Living and Dying in Al-Andalus: The western boroughs of Madinat Qurtuba,” by Rafael Varela
Thursday, April 21, 6:00 p.m.
Friday, April 22, 10:00 a.m.
Saturday, April 23, 10: 00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
Guided tour: “From Minarets to Belfries: The towers that marked the urban landscape of Cordoba,” by Belén Vázquez Navajas.
Tuesday, April 26, 7: 00 p.m.
Conference: “The Market as an Essential Space in Al-Andalus Cities: Souks and the fanadiq,” by Alicia Hernández Robles and María Teresa Casal.
Moderated by: Elena Salinas.
Wednesday, April 27, 6:00 p.m.
Conference: “Animated Short Films by Arab Women” by Regine Basha
Friday, April 29, 6:00 p.m.
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We all have the habit of always making some excuses for other people, and we would think a lot of different scenarios in order to explain them and their flaky or odd behavior or we will also believe our own lies rather than getting disappointed.
However, one day, we will realize that when we are making more excuses for others, we get even more hurt. When we lie to ourselves, other people will lie even more to us.
So, we will learn how to stop. We will stop decoding confusing messages or reading between the lines, as those that care about us enough are always going to send us messages which we do not have to question or analyze.
We will stop tolerating others that say more than they should or do just a little, and we will learn to let the actions they take speak instead. We will stop making any exceptions for those that do not make some exceptions for us.
We should stop escaping our own way for those that just want us when they need something from us. We should not be there for those that were not there for us when we needed them.
We should stop reaching out to the people that will only respond to us when they think they should.
We should stop thinking that other people will respond to our kindness with the same thing – some people will respond to our kindness only with selfishness.
We should stop thinking that other people may be busy and they do not have enough time to message us. It is everything about priorities. We should stop believing senseless words which lose their meanings when the sun rises.
We should stop being understanding and then start being more rational. We should stop complicating our lives and instead start simplifying them.
Those that care about us are always going to find some ways of being there, while those that do not care about us are still going to find ways of running away. It is that simple.
Those that love us are always going to show us, and tell us. However, those that do not love us are always going to love us just when they need our love, after that forgetting us.
Those that want us to be present in their lives are always going to make the needed effort, and stay in contact with us, remembering birthdays, milestones, and occasions, and will constantly ask about us. Those that don’t, are always going to be in the grey area between friends and strangers or lovers and friends.
We should stop seeing others in the shades of the color grey. People can be either white or black. They will be with us or against us. They will love us, or they will not love us.
They will care about us, or they will not bother with that. They will make excuses about not being in our life, or they will find some reasons for being in it.
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If you compete: Speed transitions are essential parts of reining and horsemanship patterns. Make your horse’s extended lope a “plus” maneuver.
If you don’t: Working through all gaits, including at extension, hones your control and handle, building your confidence in the saddle.
In reining, we go from small, slow circles to large, fast circles and back down in every pattern. Horsemanship riders are often asked to extend the lope in their patterns. In both cases, higher speeds indicate greater degree of difficulty, and so these transitions can make or break a score.
Here, I’ll explain how I work on upward and downward transitions at home to ensure that my horse is ready every time we show. Solid transitions require practice to build trust, confidence, and control, so be sure to work on these drills regularly.
1. A solid transition starts with guide—I must be able to rein my horse, and he must respond to my cues—before I can add speed. Here, I check for that guide, to ensure that he’ll give to pressure from the bit. Without guide, adding speed just leads to a runaway.
2. I start at an easy lope, so I can check that he’s light on his forehand and responsive to my cues. If he’s heavy on his front end, he won’t have the athleticism required to lope at an increased speed. He must lope correctly, in a good frame, before I can ask him to kick it up a notch.
3. When I do ask for speed, I do it incrementally. I don’t ask for full speed right away. I also keep my horse guessing, so he won’t anticipate a transition at a certain place in the arena, such as the middle of the pen, and take off on his own. Here, I ask for gradually building speed as we lope down the long side of the arena. I want him to pay attention to my cues to speed up; this keeps him alert, rather than just going through the motions. I work on speed transitions on straight lines for two reasons: to keep the horse’s shoulders up and to teach the horse to stay straight, so he’s ready for whatever comes next, such as a lead change.
4. I’ve cued my horse to slow down by sitting deeper and slowing the rhythm of my seat. I avoid using my hands to slow him down, because I want the cue to be unnoticeable—this is true for both reining and horsemanship. I want my horse to hunt for the slow-down cue because loping faster is more work. And just like cueing for speed, I vary the location in which I ask him to slow down.
5. My horse didn’t respond quickly to my body-position cues, so I re-inforced the cue by raising my hand. I want to minimize use of slow-down cues from my hands in the show pen, because a points-earning transition requires cues that are nearly undetectable by the judge. As soon as my horse slows, I’ll release my hold on his face.
6. Here I’ve given my horse a lot of rein, just to test what he does. I want to test his ability to maintain his speed and focus. If he loses collection, runs off, or slows way down, I’ll correct him immediately and then go back to loping on a long drape to test him again. I give him the opportunity to make mistakes and use them as trainable moments and tests to see where his holes lie.
7. Here’s how the final product should look: My horse is relaxed, willing, and collected; the picture looks effortless. I have a slightly forward body position to encourage his motion, and my reins are on a nice, but safe, drape. This all comes together for a horse that willingly guides on a symmetrical circle. He’ll hunt for my body to slow, indicating that he can slow down, too. And that earns us class-winning points. n
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The following is a press release from the Montana Department of Livestock:
Montana Department of Livestock investigators, assisted by investigators from the Nevada Department of Agriculture, recently recovered 34 stolen cows and 25 assorted yearlings and calves for a Montana livestock producer.
The adult cows, which were recovered in the high desert near the Nevada-California border, had been illegally imported into Nevada and rebranded, according to Ernie McCaffree, who supervises MDOL’s district investigators in western Montana.
All of the adult cows were non-Official Calfhood Vaccinates (OCV), McCaffree said, and as such, were illegally imported into Nevada. Per Nevada state law for non-vaccinates, all of the cows have been or will be sold at market and sent to slaughter, with proceeds going to the legal brand owners.
All 59 head had to be tested for brucellosis and tuberculosis before being sent to slaughter. The bulls were also tested for trichomoniasis.
“They were basically trespassing on range in the Toiyabe National Forest and intermingling with other cattle,” said Lt. Blaine Northrop, Agricultural Enforcement Specialist with the Nevada Department of Agriculture. ”We had to know what we were dealing with as far as possible bovine diseases because the cattle entered Nevada without brand inspection and health papers.”
Charges in Nevada for illegal importation and branding are pending, Northrop said.
Six missing or stolen cattle were also recovered for an a Washington producer, and Northrop said his agency is “still looking for more cattle up there.”
MDOL investigators worked the case for four months.
During the past three years, MDOL investigators have recovered 7,389 missing or stolen cattle worth more than $7.9 million for Montana livestock producers.
Source: Montana Department of Livestock
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Following successful sea trials, Multratug 32 was recently delivered to her owners Novatug, which will lease her to Multraship. Mutratug 32 is the first tug to be designed around the Carrousel system, taking full advantage of its dynamic towing point. Both Novatug and Multraship are divisions of the Muller Maritime Group.
Few ship types have such diverse technical solutions as harbor tugs. Even the slightest shift in focus on efficiency, safety (redundancy) or power can lead to a completely different design, ranging from the hull shape to the propulsion installation and the towing arrangement.
The latest concept to see the light is the CRT, short for CARROUSEL RAVE TUG. Novatug, a sister company to towage operator Multraship, developed the CRT concept together with world-renowned tug designer Robert Allan Limited in Vancouver, Canada and propulsion specialist Voith in Heidenheim, Germany.
Winch manufacturer Luyt Groep from Den Oever as well as engine supplier ABC from Ghent, Belgium, were also involved as partners in the project from the start. After the design was finalized, including extensive CFD and model tests, a tender followed to select a shipyard. Damen Shipyards, through its German subsidiary VanderVelden Barkemeyer, was ultimately selected to build the first two CRT’s. They contracted the hulls to be built by the Buschmann shipyard in Hamburg, Germany and the final outfitting took place at Damen’s Maaskant Shipyards in Stellendam.
Julian Oggel, managing director of Novatug, explains:
“Since the start of this century, the scale in shipping has seen unprecedented growth. Container ships for instance have more than doubled in size over this period, from about 8,000 TEU’s in the year 2000 to over 22,000 TEU’s today. In the same time span, the capacity of the infrastructure has not doubled. We see that these larger vessels challenge the limits of such infrastructure and in doing so they are increasing the operational risks for ports as a whole.
“Where before the consequences of any technical failure on a visiting ship would be limited to that ship and its cargo, now any large cargo vessel can potentially cause a serious domino effect by blocking the entire port, completely messing up the slot times for many other vessels and this even at different ports where containers are already waiting for these ships to arrive at their scheduled slot time. Seaports are very similar to airports in this respect.”
“The CRT is specifically developed to deal with this issue and mitigate those risks, by providing effective steering and braking assistance for ships while they are moving. At the base of those possibilities is simple physics, which dictates that large ships need to maintain sufficient speed to maintain sufficient steering capability of their own. Their rudders are simply not effective at low speeds.
“But when these ships would make their approach through rivers at a higher speed where they are able to steer, the speed is too high for normal harbor tugs to provide effective assistance. The simple mass of these large vessels also makes it hazardous. Stopping and steering such a vessel requires tugs that are able to generate dynamic forces, but in general with harbor tugs as used today these same dynamic forces can capsize a tugboat which can lead to a terrible accidents including loss of life among tug crews.”
Multraship has been experimenting with an inherently safe towing system on their harbor tug Multratug 12 since 2002, providing thousands of assists with the system. The Carrousel system was invented by Marcus van der Laan in 1999 and is a patented concept.
In the Carrousel system, the towing winch is mounted on a freely rotating ring, which revolves around the superstructure. This leads to a ‘dynamic towing point’, shifting the point of pull on the tug towards the towing line. When pulling sideways on a conventional towing system fixed on deck along the centerline of the tug, this will normally heel the boat towards the towing line, ultimately leading to capsize if the towing force remains stronger than the tug’s righting moment for long enough.
With the dynamic towing point, the towing cable in that condition actually also pulls the side of the tug out of the water, making capsize due to towing force impossible. In 2002, Novatug won the Maritime Innovation Award with the Carrousel system.
Bureau Veritas’ new rules for tugboats’ stability make an exemption for inherently safe towing systems, such as the Carrousel system. This exemption gave the designers of the Novatug concept more freedom to design the vessel, for example by using a more slender hull, which is better for the tug’s own speed performing in transit and can generate dynamic towing forces more efficiently.
The potential to design a more slender hull in this way is enhanced by the in-line propulsion configuration of the RAVE concept, which was developed independently from Novatug by Voith and Robert Allan earlier. The CRT combines the RAVE concept with the Carrousel system to form an optimal combination.
This is the basis of the new Novatug concept: rather than generating pulling forces by brute engine power, it relies on dynamic towing forces, helped by the fact that it is safe to do so because of the Carrousel system. It took a long time to go from the retrofit application of a Carrousel system on Multratug 12 to the new vessel, which was designed from the bottom up, taking full advantage of the system in all aspects.
An earlier prototype of a carrousel tug concept got stranded mid-build in South-East Asia, partly because of the choice of shipyard and partly because it was designed to do everything, from harbor towage to deep sea towage. For Multratug 32, the focus was purely on escort-type towage for harbors and their approaches.
Voith Schneider Propellers
For propulsion, Novatug recognized the uniquely suitable properties of Voith Schneider Propellers (here in the size-type VSP32). This is remarkable, as Voith has seen its market share in tugs dwindle due to the arrival of powerful and lower-cost azimuthing thrusters.
Voith Schneider Propellers (VSP) consist of a number of vertical propeller blades, which are fixed at the top to a spinning disk with an ingenious system to vary the pitch during rotation. The control mechanism can also vary all angles of attack of each blade in an instance, providing extremely fast response and thrust in any direction. The unique characteristics of the VSP are possible because the propeller blades rotate around the vertical axes instead of around the horizontal axes with other propulsion systems.
The main reason to opt for VSP’s in this case, is the nature of the application on the CRT. While a thruster with ducted propeller performs excellently when water has a straight inflow on the nozzle and on the propeller disc, this is rarely the case in real life for tugs.
The inflow can be obstructed by the vessel to be pushed/pulled, disturbed by the towed ship’s propeller wake or simply because the orientation of the required thrust is not parallel to the direction in which the thruster is moving.
The latter effect is for instance demonstrated by the fact that tunnel bow thrusters quickly lose their effectiveness with increasing ship speed. Novatug carried out model tests at the towing tank in Vienna, and the system proved very robust and controllable. In the most extreme test case, at a speed of 16 knots, a significant wave height of 3 meters and with the towing line attached, the VSP’s still provided a very predictable thrust force that was fully available to change the tug’s heading relative to the towing line.
The slender hull form is made possible by the fact that on the CRT the VSP’s are not mounted side-by-side but fore and aft, each with a wing-shaped plate on the bottom to protect the blades in case of grounding and to increase thrust. This in-line configuration also ensures optimal control of the tug’s ability to pivot, which in the case of the CRT is the mechanism to in- or decrease the force on the towing line when it is attached to the carrousel.
In the engine room, the engines from ABC Diesel driving these VSP’s are mounted next to each other at an angle to the ship’s centerline, as there is not enough ship length to mount them both on the centerline. Each engine is coupled to a VSP through a fluid coupling, allowing slipping for load-free starting of the engine, vibration damping and overload protection.
The VSPs are in fact controllable pitch propellers, and the vessel can therefore use the combinator mode, allowing for the control of both the “pitch” and the engine speed for the most fuel-efficient operating point. Electric power is generated in three small 70 kW gensets, which can run in parallel. This ensures that any running generator is always sufficiently loaded.
This is regulated by a power management system from Maritime Elektric International, the electrical contractor for this project. The system also includes a seamless transfer from shore power to generator power and vice versa, without black-out. This will lead to shore power being used more often, with obvious benefits for the emissions in port areas.
The alarm and monitoring system is from Praxis. The high involvement of German suppliers and subcontractors ensured that it was possible to use the excellent German export credit insurance facilities to finance the project.
The cooling water for the main engines is a closed loop, which is cooled in rack coolers. These are closed seachests, into which a large quantity of water is pumped from near the keel. This ensures that there is always sufficient cooling, even when the ship has a high heeling angle for a prolonged period of time, something which is not uncommon during escorts.
Heating of the tug is done with a diesel-fired boiler, which also takes care of the pre-heating of the main engines. The central heating system of the vessel also uses heat recovery from the cooling water of both main engines and one of the gensets.
While their solutions differ widely, all tug designers seem to agree on one fact. The single most defining characteristic of a tug boat is the static bollard pull – as this is what can be measured easily and is therefore also what ports specify – and unfortunately this characteristic falls very short of defining what a tug is really capable of.
The bollard-pull test is a test in which the tug has no forward speed and needs to pull as strongly as possible on a dynamometer under specific “laboratory” conditions (a.o. free inflow, free outflow, deep water, long line etc.). In normal daily operations for tugs, such conditions are very rare.
The bollard-pull condition happens for example when a ship is being pulled away from the quayside, an activity corresponding with about 2 per cent of a typical operational profile of tugs. Almost half of the time, the tug is free-sailing and the other half it is assisting ships in some sort of dynamic conditions. While this is done in a straight line on an oceangoing tug, a harbor tug is mostly used as an additional bow thruster, rudder or even the brakes of a large ship.
On Multratug 32, the static bollard pull is 70 tons at the maximum engine output of some 5.300 kW, but in dynamic conditions at 10 knots, the vessel can easily generate a maximum steering force of 160 tons, with only about 2.800 kW of engine power. To be able to deal with such forces, the towing winch on Multratug 32 was developed by Luyt Group and is an innovation in itself.
It uses a drum with cylindrical section to store the cable, but during heavy-load towage operations, the cable’s last windings are on a smaller diameter shaft on the right hand side, around an co-centric section of the drum meant to act as a lever on the holding force of the winch. In this way, the towing winch manages a holding power of 260 tons whilst keeping the weight of the winch well below 10,000 kg.
Towage operator Multraship disposes of a tug simulator, allowing to run simulations with all the tugs in their fleet and compare them to the new concept, of which the characteristics were known from the CFD and model tests undertaken. Because of the improved control at a higher speed, it is expected that the CRT’s will increase the capacity of limited waterways such as the River Scheldt or even the Panama Canal, where often vessels are waiting at an anchorage for their turn to be escorted through.
Navigational limitations and/or waiting times are a loss both for the shipping companies and for the ports, which share the common goal of having ships underway at sea for the maximum amount of time possible. Due to the usage of more dynamic forces rather than brute engine power, it is further expected that the CRT’s annual fuel consumption will be significantly lower than that of conventional harbor tugs.
A black-out is always possible even with the most reliable engines. Because of the Carrousel system, the tug will remain at an angle with the towing line even when propulsion is lost. It then still acts as a brake for the ship, without having to release the towing cable to avoid the risk of capsizing. The tug simply becomes a very large and effective sea anchor.
On the risk posed by the rotating towing hook on deck, Julian Oggel is very clear: “During coupling actions the towing cable is guided through the hydraulically retractable locking pins on either the bow or the stern. As soon as actual towage starts, the deck is no place for crew on any tug, due to the risk posed by a snapping towing line. The rotating ring also has a remote-controlled brake, so it can be held in position when people have to go on deck.“
Multratug 32 has a gas detection system allowing her to operate near chemical tanker, gas tankers, etc. At the exits of the deckhouse, Emergency Escape Breathing Devices are provided, to allow the crew to escape through a toxic environment.
The tug also has an external sprinkler system, so it can be protected when working close to a fire. With a firefighting capacity of two times 1.450 m3/hour, the tug has Bureau Veritas’ highest class notation Fire Fighting Ship 1. A foam tank and two remotely controlled fire monitors are installed.
The engine room is protected by a Novec firefighting system. Construction After signing the contract at Europort Maritime in November 2015 with Damen Shipyards, hull construction started in Germany at Theodor Buschmann GmbH. A challenge posed by the Carrousel system is that the superstructure has a round shape, which makes it difficult to design a workable interior.
This was however successfully done, providing excellent accommodation for the crew of up to six. The deckhouse is slightly offset towards the bow, in order to always be able to decrease the force on the towline even at the highest forces. The wheelhouse has excellent views all around and features two steering positions, one facing forward and one facing aft. Retractable towing pins on bow and stern were supplied by Smits-Berger (aft) and Karmoy (forward). Palfinger supplied a provisioning crane.
Dynamic towing point
Other systems exist for a dynamic towing point, such as the Oval Towing Point, also developed by Marcus van der Laan. The advantage of the Carrousel system is that the load is spread over the entire 11 metres diameter of the ring much like is the case on a ball-bearing, while a moving car on an oval ring creates a point load. Furthermore the outer ring has a variable thickness, using the material where it is most needed for strength and stiffness.
To help balance the weight of the towing winch on the ring, the hydraulic powerpack, which includes redundant diesel engines and fuel tank, is mounted on the opposite side of the ring. Because the power supply is mounted on the ring, there is no other connection between the inner and outer ring than the wheels it turns on, allowing for an unlimited freedom of rotation in either direction.
The winch is controlled by radio control from a portable console that is normally located in the wheelhouse. For versatility, the vessel also has a fixed towing point on the aft deck, equipped with a Mampaey quick-release towing hook.
In addition to a technical innovation, Novatug also introduces a financial innovation. Much like we see the ownership model moving to a usage model in other sectors, such as airplanes, cars, houses, etc., Novatug believes that tug operators are not primarily interested in being ship owners.
Clients prefer to have “tug availability” for a period of time rather than to own a tug, although this is also possible. Novatug then takes care of the financing, build contract and supervision. There is even an option to have fixed-cost maintenance for the given period, allowing the tug operator to focus on servicing their clients, having only to deal with running costs such as crew and fuel. Clients can choose between buying, financial lease or full operational lease.
Asked whether more CRT’s are on order, Novatug says a second tug is currently in build, which will be leased by Multraship as well. Other potential clients have indicated they wish to see the tug in operation before making a decision. There are about 4,000 tugs in operation worldwide in the relevant size range, which means about 200 newbuilds per year, just for replacement.
In addition, Julian Oggel believes that new markets for tugs will open up. He believes that the CRT can increase the capacity of existing infrastructure to such an extent, that the tugs can be considered a viable alternative for heavy investments in fixed infrastructure.
Bruno Bouckaert, Maritime Holland
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As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads around the world, there is no doubt that the entire world is facing an unprecedented situation. “Life as we know it, will never be the same” is becoming a common script amongst political and economic leaders.
Not six months ago, the idea that millions of people throughout our prosperous world would soon be confined to their homes for fear of a virus would have been considered ludicrous by most.
But for those who read Bible prophecy, the idea – now reality – fits right into what was prophesied to happen.
While the Bible doesn’t say anything specific about COVID-19, Christ prophesied that certain events would happen around the world prior to His return – events which are remarkably similar to what the world is experiencing now as a result of COVID-19.
What to expect
Lets take a look at what Christ said, in Luke 21;
“Then said he unto them, Nation shall rise against nation” – (v10)
The word “nation” in the original Greek is “ethnos” and refers to a multitude of individuals who are of the same genus or ethnicity.
In the last few years we have seen growing nationalism and populism around the world which has placed ethnicity and national identity into the spotlight. Since 2015, populism has brought Trump to power, divided the United Kingdom from Europe and has been the vehicle of growing success for global leaders like Putin and Xi Jinping. As populism grows around the world, it bears a strong resemblance to the populism that led to World War 2.
With severe restrictions on travel around the world and with world leaders pointing the finger at China for allowing this virus to go unchecked, nationalistic undertones are only escalating around the world.
“And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences (epidemics)” – (v11)
Christ explains that earthquakes, famines and edpidemics will occur, and over the last 20 years, the world has seen some huge earthquakes including the biggest on record – the Indian Ocean earthquake that hit 9.1 on the Richter scale in 2004.
Famines around the world are growing every day as economic disparity around the world increases. According to the United Nations, 820 million people were undernourished prior to COVID-19 and 697 million people were experiencing severe food insecurity.
Sadly these numbers are about to get worse – the United Nations ran some modelling which predicts that Coronavirus will cause global famines of “Biblical proportions” in just a matter of months, which will result in one billion people experiencing chronic hunger.
The word pestilences in the Greek means “plagues or epidemics”. The world has rarely experienced a pandemic that has had such a far reaching impact around the globe as that of the Coronavirus.
How the world will react
And what does Christ say will be the result of all these things that come upon the earth?
“And there shall be … upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity” – (v25)
The Greek word “distress” means to “narrow, constrict, constrain” – these are words that have a remarkable resemblance to the overwhelming feeling of confinement that one third of the world experiences today as movement and travel is restricted, public places and events cancelled, and people are told to stay in their homes.
But even more significantly, the word Greek word “distress” used here in Luke actually originates from the Greek word “sunecho” and it describes someone who is “taken with” something – usually a disease or high fever. This same word is used both in Luke 4:38 and Acts 28:8 to describe people who were sick and taken by high fevers – and ofcourse our world now is in the grip of a virus that also causes a high fever.
The word perplexity originates from the Greek word ‘aporio’ which means “to be without resources” or “to be left wanting”. And already we have seen in the last few months, hospital systems completely overwhelmed whenever an outbreak occurs; not enough ventilators, not enough hospital beds, not enough face masks.
“… men’s hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth” – (v26)
The fear and “fainting” here is referring to the mental and emotional anxiety, apprehension and fear that is proliferating as people worry about their jobs, their health, their lifestyles, and their lives.
The word “failing” in the Greek literally means, to “leave off breathing”. To be out of breath to the extent one faints or loses consciousness – and is that not what thousands of people around the world are experiencing as a result of COVID-19?
“… for the powers of heaven shall be shaken” – (v26)
And as fear proliferates, the powers of heaven (the governing leaders and institutions of the world) will be “shaken” – the Greek word means to “totter”. As a result of COVID-19 world leaders are shaken to the core, confused and lost as to what economic policies should be enacted, working furiously to keep health systems resilient, supply chains functioning and all the while, the global economy is tottering and on the brink of collapse.
When all these things begin to come to pass…
And Christ said, when all these things begin to come to pass, we can expect to see His return;
“At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.” – (v27)
We don’t know exactly when Christ will return, or whether or not this pandemic will result in His return. But what we do know, is that the unprecedented situation which has been brought upon the world by COVID-19, is already creating a series of events that resemble those that Christ predicted would occur, just before His return. | <urn:uuid:72a2c5a4-3a8b-4687-aaf7-cedafbc1d949> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://prophecyandnews.com/2020/05/11/what-does-the-bible-say-about-coronavirus/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571097.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810010059-20220810040059-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.952104 | 1,302 | 1.765625 | 2 |
Documenting the history of the Waterlow Estate in Bethnal Green, East London. Comprising Wilmot, Corfield, Ainsley and Finnis Street the Waterlow Estate was built by the Improved Industrial Dwellings Company starting in 1869.
I recently found this photograph of A.R.P. (Air Raid Protection) parading along Wilmot Street in 1938. There’s an interesting brick structure on the west side of the road, it seems to be about 6 feet tall. I’ve no idea what it is and it’s no longer present on the street. If anyone can shed any light on this I’d appreciate the help !
UPDATE: I’ve had some suggestions that this was might have been a communal air raid shelter. Interestingly it seems that a high explosive bomb fell very near this spot on Wilmot Street at some time between October 1940 and June 1941 (link). This bomb could be related to this event referenced by the ARP WW2 Twitter project:
Blast damage on The Lamb public house, Wilmot St, j/o Three Colts Lane & Wastell’s, a shop, Three Colts Lane. (From G Post)
In a recent post (Memories of growing up on Corfield Street) I mentioned that I have come across a number of photographs of Corfield Street before the blocks on Western side of the Street were demolished. As promised here are the photographs (with sources where available).
Looking north up Corfield Street. The blocks on the left are boarded up ready for demolition.
Inside one of the Corfield Street flats.
Below I’ve posted a couple of images showing Corfield Street today, both are taken looking South to North.
Returning now to Andrew Scott’s photographs, but this time showing Finnis Street.
This is a guess but I think this photograph is taken from the rear of the now demolished Western side blocks on Corfield Street looking North West toward the rear of Finnis Street buildings with the Wilmot Street blocks in the far distance.
This is looking North towards Ainsley Street somewhere between Finnis and Corfield Street. By the looks of things this is during the demolition of the Corfield and Finnis Street blocks seen in the earlier photograph. You can also see a portion of what is now the Hague School on the left (this school used to be known as Wilmot Street Primary, and the Hague school was situated in the building which still stands on Mape Street). The blocks on the right are the rear of the now demolished western Corfield blocks.
This is a similar angle looking up through Finnis Street today.
Finally an image of Three Colts Lane with Ron’s Saloon to the right (also mentioned here). This photograph is by Tony Hall and is featured on Spitalfields Life.
If you look at the plans below (from the Metropolitan Archive) you can get an idea of where these photographs could have been taken.
On the corner of Ainsley Street and Bethnal Green Rd sits an interesting building. Numbered 458 Bethnal Green Road, it is now the home of Providence Row Housing Association who work in the local area helping people at risk of homelessness. However it was once Bethnal Green Police Station.
Bethnal Green Police Station c1984
I’m unsure when the Police Station closed but I’ve managed to find two pieces of video footage showing the Station when it was up and running. The first seems to be some exterior library shots for Thames TV News from the 1980s.
The second is more extensive and is a collection of footage and photographs from someone who worked in CID. The video is captioned as being shot in 1991.
Historically the station was home to the J Division from around 1868 until 1933 when it fell under the H or Whitechapel division. There’s a fairly detailed breakdown of the history of the station on Bryn Elliot’s Police history site.
Bethnal Green Police Station c1907
There is also a mention in the London Echo of extra police patrols during the era of Jack the Ripper:
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Charles Burrell, Jr. left, Charlie Burrell on right. Photo taken at First Friday Jazz brunch, January, 2015. (Purnell Steen can be seen heading toward the piano for the brunch concert)
You’d think he’d write exclusively about playing the stand up bass or, jazz or, Denver Symphony Orchestra or, Five Points in the 1930-40’s. He does. Yet Charlie gives that and more to his readers. What you won’t read is the typical WWII musician’s escapades on drugs, jail, or complaints about the situation. Don’t be fooled though, he was not an unobservant slouch. This musician took it all in, like, it was better to avoid small town America if you’re a black man. He knew, if he were stopped, it was likely he would miss his gig. It wasn’t easy for a black man to get out of jail in those days for just driving through rural America or, East Denver for that matter. Despite a less than perfect childhood, Charlie Burrell went on to share the stage with Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington, Count Bassie, Charlie Parker, Lionel Hampton.
His book, The Life of Charlie Burrell, Breaking the Color Barrier in Classical Music, is testimony to a fine man and true artist. The book proves without a doubt that Charlie Burrell is a gentleman, a hero, a kind educated man, a talented musician, the no-bull-shit-don’t-you-mess-with-me-or-my-friends-you m-f, kind-of-guy. Born into the ghettos of Detroit, Charlie Burrell, in my opinion, is in every sense of the word – a hero and a legend.
Burrell had the passion and where-with-all to learn everything he could learn about classical music & instruments, rifts, rhythms, tone, style & music etiquette while dragging a huge-ass instrument all over the world. His set-backs and struggles, he made them interesting. Still, he overcame more than you or I could imagine. Once you read the book, you will wonder as I did. ‘Would I have done what Charlie did for his art?’
At 12 yrs old, Charlie took the only instrument that was offered to him in his school, the huge stand up bass. It became the love his life, his lone mistress, his joy and his road to a well-respected career at the Denver Symphony Orchestra, San Francisco Symphony and jazz joints around the world.
There’s genuine depth and intellect woven through the book and, there’s much to know about Charlie Burrell, inside & outside. Not only about his music, memories and anecdotes but about perseverance and pride in giving of oneself. His niece, Grammy Award winner Dianne Reeves and nephew Purnell Steen (jazz pianist) have much to say about Uncle Charlie. He recognized their talent and encouraged them with the love and knowledge of music and his well-honed skills in ‘becoming a person.’ You have to read the book to understand how this phrase was important in the making of Charlie Burrell.
Charlie Burrell received a Martin Luther King Humanitarian Award in Denver last week. I can not think of a more deserving person.
Rock on, Charlie Burrell.
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Following the tragic violence of the past few weeks in our nation, Minaa’s insightful perspective has helped us to navigate the complex and overwhelming emotions that have followed. We hope that these insights from Minaa will help you to do the same…
01 | Remind yourself that anger and rage is a valid emotional response to trauma and injustice.
02 | Remind yourself that being exposed to numerous forms of violent trauma is not normal. Please do not become desensitized.
03 | Remind yourself that you can possess two emotions at once. You can hold space for both gratitude and grief. Let them co-exist.
4 | Remind yourself that you don’t need to be caught up all the time. IT’s okay to take a break from the media to grieve, process or mourn.
05 | Remind yourself that co-regulation is healing. Please don’t isolate. Find someone in your community that you can lean on and process your emotions with. | <urn:uuid:fc6d21cf-31b6-4d26-bd9c-39db9e49f2e5> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://dev.thechalkboardmag.com/grief-mental-health-pro-minaa-b | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571987.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813202507-20220813232507-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.94022 | 291 | 1.710938 | 2 |
Google and the Authors Guild filed a new version of a deal to create a massive online library on Friday in hopes of answering antitrust and copyright concerns in the United States and overseas.
Google’s plan to put millions of books online has been praised for expanding access to books but has also been criticized on antitrust, copyright and privacy grounds.
According to a 30-page court filing made by the parties late on Friday, a section was eliminated that required the book registry created by the settlement to give Google at least as good a deal as any competitor.
In another shift, money from unclaimed or orphan works will go to an independent fiduciary rather than go to the registry.
The Justice Department in September, had pointed to that arrangement as a conflict of interest since it was the registry that was also tasked with locating writers and paying them for their online sales.
Under the new deal, unclaimed funds will eventually go to charities.
The class action agreement must be approved by a court, and the Justice Department had recommended that the previous version be rejected because of concerns that it might break antitrust law. It also had concerns about violations of copyright law.
“We’ve had numerous discussions and quite a lot of dialogue with the Justice Department and feel we’ve addressed their key concerns,” said Richard Sarnoff, president of Bertelsmann Digital Media.
The agreement is designed to settle a 2005 class action lawsuit filed against Google by authors and publishers who had accused the search engine giant of copyright infringement for scanning libraries full of books.
As part of the amended deal, books in the registry would be reduced to those copyrighted in the United States or published in Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom.
There had been significant international objection to the deal on the grounds that non-English speaking authors, in particular, were represented by the authors and publishers who sued Google but had no say in negotiating the deal.
Dan Clancy, architect of the Google program, said the search giant would reach out to authors’ groups overseas.
German book publishers have been up in arms about the deal, and on September 24 they criticized European regulators for failing to take a stand against the settlement.
The French publishing house La Martiniere, the French Publishers’ Association and authors’ group SGDL asked a Paris court to fine Google for infringement for digitizing their books.
On October 22, a group representing authors in China accused Google of copyright infringement.
Critics of the deal have been a varied group that includes Yahoo, Amazon, Microsoft, the National Writers Union, Consumer Watchdog and singer Arlo Guthrie.
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Alternative thinking about travel
Young people more willing to seek alternatives to learning to drive
Passing your driving test was once seen as a rite of passage for most youngsters. But with the number of young people getting behind the wheel now declining, research by IAM RoadSmart has uncovered some the reasons why.
The survey contacted 1,000 young drivers. Cost concerns are rated as the biggest reason for why young people are being put off learning to drive at first. Equal top concerns (29%) were the price of lessons and the cost of running car. These are closely followed (28%) by the cost of taking the driving test itself.
“Our research shows that among young people the cost of learning to drive is a major deterrent,” says Neil Greig, Director of Policy and Research at IAM RoadSmart. This is despite the fact that gaining a license opens up “many more job opportunities and increases their personal mobility”.
“No doubt, the increase in numbers going into higher education, and the rise of cheap taxi-hailing mobile applications have also fuelled the driving decline. Many young people lack the financial confidence to commit to running a car, especially when relatively cheap alternative forms of travel are available.”
Fear and family
The survey also reveals that fear of driving has put off 26% of respondents from learning to drive. Longer waiting lists for tests are an issue for 20% of young people.
Finding the right car and the time required in learning to drive are also points raised by respondents. However, only 14% felt they didn’t need a car to get around.
One in ten respondents admit that family or friends have put them off, recommending they shouldn’t learn to drive.
“It is worrying to hear that so many young people are so scared of driving that they have delayed seeking a license. Getting behind the wheel feeling stressed can affect concentration and performance, making Britain’s roads a more dangerous place than they need to be. We can all play our part by cutting leaner drivers some slack as they work to gain the valuable driving experience that will make then safer drivers in the long run.”
The survey also explored which alternatives would make young drivers consider giving up driving a personal car. Improved public transport is the prevailing sentiment. Some 30% state that free bus travel would make them consider exchanging their keys for a bus pass. A further 27% disclosed that cheaper rail fares would persuade them to give up driving their own vehicle. Meanwhile, 22% say modern forms of public transport like trams would prompt them to ditch their car. It reveals a willingness to happily consider alternative forms of transport going forward.
Neil warns that the pandemic has seen the willingness to use public transport down dramatically. While contradicting the responses of many young people, the pandemic is still a big influence on the decisions people are making. With this in mind “it has never been more important to consider the positive impact a driving license could have on your lifestyle and your employment prospects”.
Which of the following, if any, put you off learning to drive at first?
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|The costs of the tests||28%|
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|Waiting lists on tests||20%|
|Finding / buying a car for after I had passed||20%|
|Finding the time||19%|
|Feeling like you didn’t need a car to get around||14%|
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The distribution of power in a culture influences all its other aspects. When worldbuilding, it’s important to have an understanding of some of the most common systems of government, so your cultures can take inspiration from them.
In this article, I would like to explain some of the systems of government, divided by the source of power. Feel free to bookmark this post and return to it when working on your cultures.
Despite the fact that we have definitions for over 20 different systems of government, it is important to remember that real life doesn’t necessarily abide by them cleanly – when working on your cultures, you don’t have to define its power distribution as strictly one of these types; you can combine, change, and experiment with them.
There are several ways to split governmental systems (such as by ideology, or by structure), but I would like to focus on the, in my opinion, most interesting division – by power source.
In a culture, power can rest on the shoulders of one individual, of one group, or of the entire population. These categories can be further divided according to the specifics.
When only one person (or one political entity) rules supreme, the system is called an autocracy. In autocracies, the ruler doesn’t have to really worry about the will of the people, both from outside the country and inside. The only real threat to their power is a mass insurrection and a violent removal from position.
However, no man rules alone. Dictators in autocracies still need to rely on their supporters, who take charge of a certain part of the country – the generals of the military, the bureaucrats in charge of money, etc. In an autocracy, the money and resources have to be spent by the supreme ruler in a way that pleases these supporters (as opposed to for example a democracy, where the ruling group has to instead please the general population).
When it comes to acquiring the resources, an autocratic ruler has an easier job than a democratic one. Dictators can simply take the money and treasures from their people directly, often under threat of violence. Since the common folk don’t have almost any say in who rules, the ruler can afford to have them hate him.
An interesting example of an autocracy is the Roman Republic, which elected a dictator to rule during wartime. After the war was over, the dictator had to concede his power and the republic switched back to democracy.
A system like the one of the Roman Republic is, however, rare. Most of the time in an autocracy, the ruler’s power is limitless and termless. Examples of modern-day autocracies include Adolf Hitler’s Germany or Muammar Gaddafi’s Lybia.
Democratic systems are virtually the exact opposite of autocratic ones. In a democracy, the power, at least in theory, belongs to the people – all of them, in some way or other. In practice, it’s a bit more complicated than that; certain groups can be pushed away, demonized, invalidated, up to the point of having no power even in a democracy.
There are many different types of democratic systems. Perhaps the most “pure” one, although fairly rare, is a direct democracy. In this system, the people vote directly for themselves on laws and public policies. This truly gives all the possible power to the people themselves. An example of a modern (semi-)direct democracy is Switzerland.
Contrasting to the direct democracy is the representative democracy – this is the political system most modern democratic countries run on. People don’t vote on laws directly, but instead, elect representatives to vote in small groups for them. Unlike direct democracy, representative democracies require elections to be held.
Another interesting type is demarchy, which was the system Ancient Athens ran on. In a demarchy, people don’t vote directly nor elect representatives. Instead, people are randomly selected to vote on laws and fill governmental positions (much like today’s jury duty). This, theoretically, ensures everyone has a fair shot at influencing their country while limiting the possibility of illegal manipulation (such as threats), and the Athenians were proud of their democratic system. However, this is also where the messiness and discrimination of the real world come in; in Athens, the only people who could be randomly selected had to be male, wealthy, educated, native, and had to own property.
Other types of democracy worth mentioning are the totalitarian democracy, in which elected officials hold absolute power for the duration of their term, or the liquid democracy, in which voters can “transfer” their vote to another voter.
The final major distinction by source of power I’d like to talk about are the oligarchies. In constrast to an autocracy, where one person or entity rules, and a democracy, where the many rule, oligarchic systems are ruled by a small group of people.
There are many different types of oligarchies, depending on the ruling group. I’ll now list a few of them, but keep in mind that this list is not by any means extensive – in your worldbuilding, you can work with other types, or even make up your own. As long as it’s believable within the world that the certain group rules the country, it’s okay.
An aristocracy is ruled by nobility. This is the most common example, prevalent in human history, and still around in many countries.
In a geniocracy, the country is run by the intelligent. It is similar to a “noocracy” (defined by Plato), which is the rule of the wise.
A kraterocracy is the rule of the strong. This system is fairly common as a fantasy trope in more technologically primitive societies, such as Orcs – if you can beat the leader in a fight, you take the rule.
A plutocracy can be used well within dystopian worlds. In it, the country is ran by the wealthy.
A stratocracy is also fairly common within fictional works, as it is the rule of the military.
A theocratic system is one based on religion. The hierarchy of a theocratic government mainly depends on the religion itself. If you’re struggling with worldbuilding religions, check out my article on them. The power in a theocracy usually rests on some sort of religious corporation.
Technocracies depend on the skilled and knowledgeable to fill the roles in the government. These countries are ruled by scientists, experts, etc.
A cyberocracy isn’t ruled by any of the citizens. Instead, the decisions are made by an artificial intelligence.
For the fantasy worldbuilders reading this, a magocracy is a system of government where the magically skilled rule.
And finally, a uniocracy is ruled by a united everyone, usually referred to as a hive mind. In this system, all of the citizens are telepathically linked and can make decisions as one.
Besides the primary source of power, systems of government can have many other attributes. These all deserve their own articles, which I will probably write at some point, so I’m just going to quickly skim through them now.
When a society doesn’t have an official government and is instead a self-governing, with the membership being fully voluntary, it’s called anarchism.
Feudalism is a system in which the land is owned by the ruling power (such as a king), but they choose to give parts of the land to nobles who fight for them. The nobles in turn give parts of that land to people under them, and so on.
A thalassocracy is a country whose realm is mostly sea. These countries usually focus their military power on winning over the naval areas, and don’t try to invade the mainland.
There are many different defined systems of government. As a worldbuilder or a writer, you can experiment with them, create new ones, or stick to the predefined well-known examples. The main way of differentiating systems of government is by the source of power, in which case they’re split into three main variants – autocracies, oligarchies, and democracies.
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CNN quoting first lady Michelle Obama in Beijing earlier this week, praising studying abroad as “citizen diplomacy”:
“I’m here today because I know that our future depends on connections like these among young people like you across the globe,” the first lady told an audience composed of Chinese and international students at Peking University.
“We believe that relationships between nations aren’t just about relationships between governments or leaders — they’re about relationships between people, particularly young people.”
She points out also that:
“You don’t need to get on a plane to be a citizen diplomat,” she said. “If you have an Internet connection in your home, school or library, within seconds you can be transported anywhere in the world and meet people on every continent.”
CNN notes that the first lady said she had never considered studying abroad. Yet she omits there that pre-internet “citizen diplomacy” had never been a choice between only study abroad or doing nothing. Apparently, she didn’t do this?
True, I suspect the internet must have largely undermined this among younger people today. But even if she has forgotten ye olden days, us other “older” folks vaguely remember them. Pre-internet, pre-Facebook, pre-Twitter, there was something called “pen pals.”
Gather ’round, young people, and I will share a small memory of decades ago. There was once a time teens and young adults wrote letters, usually long-hand, and on paper, to each other in distant lands. Usually they had found each other by registering their name, address and country, and interests, at agencies that facilitated pairing them up so they could get to know each other that way.
When one of them wrote a letter, he or she would head for the local post office, and mail it. About a week or so later, their “friend” in a foreign country would find their foreign postal service had left it in the mailbox, or had slid it through the letterbox. After opening that letter and reading it, he or she would then compose a letter in response, go to the local foreign post office or postbox, and mail that letter.
Such exchanges sometimes went on for years. “Pen pals” might also send each other photos (that were taken by cameras, using film; but that is a subject for another recalling ye olden days blog post), cassettes (again, for another post), (printed) books, (printed) newspapers, (printed) magazines, and even remember each other’s birthdays (using paper cards). They might eventually talk on the (landline) telephone, and perhaps, on very rare occasions, have even someday met in person. 🙂 | <urn:uuid:35e2c329-59e0-4f4b-b7db-fe517d4a1ea8> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://rjnello.wordpress.com/2014/03/28/when-ill-write-soon-meant-actually-writing/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571719.48/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812140019-20220812170019-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.976802 | 588 | 2.296875 | 2 |
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When we moved to South Dakota three years ago, I was relieved to learn there were no bears in the Black Hills. I have a deep-rooted fear—probably irrational—that I might get eaten by a bear.
The Cascades were black bear country, and I used to go hiking in the wilderness. Alone. While picking huckleberries, which are a favorite food source of Ursus Americanus, so: maybe that fear wasn’t so irrational after all. I would often come across signs of a bear, but fortunately, the only time I ever saw one in the wild, it was roughly a mile away. Even that sent a shiver down my spine.
Not helping matters: a 2015 movie called The Revenant. Your basic lighthearted tale of a man who is nearly mauled to death by a bear and then abandoned by his own hunting party. Which I went and saw on opening weekend. I’m pretty sure altar boys who were abused by Catholic priests didn’t flock to see Spotlight, which also came out that year. But I digress.
Anyhoo. I was happy to hear that, while black and grizzly bears historically roamed the Black Hills, they had long since disappeared. The closest bear population today is in the Bighorn Mountains, a comfortable 170 miles away in Wyoming.
So, imagine my surprise when a black bear was spotted near Spearfish in 2019. Weird, but surely a one-off, right? Biologists assured the public that black bear sightings occur once in a while, but—much like the tourists who descend on Mount Rushmore every summer—the bears are only passing through.
Then, it happened again last summer. This time near Hermosa. Talk about lightning striking twice, I guess.
Fast-forward to May, 2021. Suddenly, in the span of the last two weeks, there have been four reports of black bears in the area. One in Spearfish, one in Lead, one in Johnson Siding, and—most disturbing of all—one right here in Rapid City. About two miles from home. And while my first inclination was to think nah, that’s impossible, these people are mistaken, must’ve been a stray dog or a really big squirrel, all were caught on camera.
WHAT THE HELL.
South Dakota wildlife officials are saying “this doesn’t necessarily mean we have an established bear population in the Black Hills,” but man, am I hung up on the word necessarily.
It is what it is. I mean, realistically, I should be far more concerned about the many mountain lion sightings we’ve had this year. One in my very neighborhood. Or, hell, the deer that inhabit my backyard. Fodors ranks deer as the animal you should be most afraid of. Followed by bees/hornets/wasps; jellyfish; ticks; and venomous snakes. Bears are #6 on their list. With the exception of jellyfish, all those creatures can be found in South Dakota.
I guess the only solution is to move to Antarctica.
I wonder how dangerous narwhals are. That tusk looks like it could inflict some serious damage…
Remember how I mentioned that our offices were opening to the public next week and we were told we’d have to ditch the jeans in favor of more formal attire? I’m a stickler for the rules, so I made a special trip to the mall on my lunch hour today and forked over $118 for three pairs of nice slacks.
Well, Dockers-nice. Not Haggar-nice. But still.
After lunch, we had a virtual all-company Teams meeting, in which the CEO announced a change to CenturyCo policy that had everybody cheering: they’re relaxing the dress code and allowing us to wear jeans every day.
Which, ha-ha, is great, of course. No complaints here, other than the timing. Fortunately, all those new slacks are still bagged up and neatly folded, tags intact, in the back of my car. I’ll just run to Penney’s and swap them out for jeans!
Speaking of work, I’ve been immersed in a writing workshop called Master the Art of Storytelling. Three days down, two to go. It’s been a pretty interesting class with a diverse mix of participants hailing from all over. Texas, Oregon, Tennessee, even Germany. The topics have focused on using structure, description, and wordplay to craft compelling stories that will grab readers’ attention. My boss thought it might be a good opportunity for me, given that we launched a brand journalism site in January devoted to telling stories about the people, places, and events that make South Dakota unique. I was all in.
Here’s the deal: I’m not the egotistical type. I swear. I think I’m a pretty good writer but not the second coming of [fill-in-the-blank-literary-genius] or anything. Yet, the instructor is so enamored with my work she has heaped praise on me and asked me to share my own writing tips with the class. At first I thought she was just being nice, but her critiques of my classmates’ homework assignments have been anything but gentle. She isn’t afraid to pull punches and point out mistakes while offering constructive criticism. Yet, she used me as a shining example and said in her review of my assignment today, Another great job, Mark! What a great writer you are!
“Well, aren’t you the teacher’s pet?” Tara said.
Haha. There’s a fine line, I’ll admit. But I am not trying to garner favor with a woman in her late 50s who teaches writing courses and lives in Portland, Oregon (relocating to Kansas City this summer).
I don’t need the validation, but I love it. And while my plan had been to blend into the background and not draw attention to myself, she kind of forced my hand…so I ran with it. I’ve been mentoring the hell out of my fellow students, dishing up feedback that will help them improve their own work. I have to admit, it’s a heady feeling. I am an introvert and will never seek the spotlight, but if I’m thrust into it and confident in my abilities (which I am), I’m going to run with it. I say this as humbly as possible, but I can see that I’m miles ahead of everybody else in the group. Why not help them out? All 22 people in the class are writers, and while our skills differ, we all have a love for the written word. I want everybody to excel and am willing to help out in any way I can.
Having said that, I’ll be glad when the class is over. Between the writing workshop this week, the virtual conference that was supposed to be held in partly cloudy Florida last week, vacation the week before, and working through lunches the week before that, I haven’t had a normal work week in a month. Things have been hectic and crazy and rushed, but at the end of the day, I simply remind myself that I’m getting paid to do the work that I love.
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Berkowitz: Medicare for everyone
Congress is under pressure to make available the best possible health-care system at an affordable cost. Right now (on a per capita basis) we pay twice as much for health care as any other industrialized nation and yet as a country, we get poorer health care. Regardless of politics or corruption, we have two choices: for-profit insurance companies or, government sponsored not-for-profit insurance.
People afraid of government insurance might do well to look at our current situation. We constantly read and hear how insurance companies victimize their subscribers and force them into bankruptcy. This does not happen with Medicare, which is government sponsored health insurance for those over the age of 65. Medicare-for-everyone would run a significant surplus if it received the profits and overhead given to the health-insurance companies.
We are victimized by the health-insurance industry as they attempt to improve profits. There is no end to the horror stories associated with this industry. From specializing in denying claims to influencing Congress they, as far as health care goes, serve no useful purpose.
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Feeding a cat a proper diet can keep them healthy and happy. If you are a Starbucks customer, you are probably wondering, can cats have whipped cream?
Yes. Cats can have whipped cream. However, you should not give a cat more than a few tablespoons of this. Some Starbucks customers wonder whether this coffee chain offers treats for only dogs or also other pets. After introducing a cat to my home, I was wondering what to feed her.
As a Starbucks regular, I was glad to learn that this coffee chain had some treats that I could give the cat occasionally. I created this post to help you figure out whether things like whipped cream or Puppuccinos are safe for cats.
Can cats have whipped cream from Starbucks
Yes. Cats can have whipped cream but in moderation. This treat is safe since it does have any harmful components that can cause side effects to the feline. Despite this, you should not give a cat too much whipped cream from Starbucks. This is because cats are carnivores, and their main diet should be made up of meat. Whipped cream does not contain meat that can benefit this feline.
If you have a lactose intolerant cat, you should avoid giving it whipped cream since this could lead to indigestion. You should not let a cat take too much whipped cream since it contains vanilla extract and sugar that can also lead to tummy problems. The sugar in a whipped cream can also increase the risk of obesity when you give a cat too much whipped cream. If you give a cat whipped cream, you should pay close attention to them to assess how it reacts.
Does Starbucks have cat treats?
Yes. Starbucks not only serves human food items and drinks but also has treats that pets like cats can enjoy. It has treats such as pup cups that are not only safe for dogs but also cats.
Can Cats Drink Puppuccinos (Pup Cup) from Starbucks?
Yes. Cats can drink puppuccinos. You should, however, not give a cat too much of this since it contains additives. Puppuccinos are made up of whipped cream and coffee. Pup cups should only be given to the feline on special occasions, not as a real meal replacement. The coffee in the pup cup can make a cat sick if they drink a lot of Puppuccinos.
Are Puppuccinos Healthy/Safe for Cats?
Though a few licks of Puppuccinos may not harm a cat, this treat is not healthy for cats. This is because they contain flavoring, high calories, and sugar content. This treat has large amounts of lactose that a cat may struggle to digest.
Though a cat may like the creamy taste of Puppuccino, you should ensure that it does not overindulge in it. Instead of making Puppuccinos part of the cat’s regular diet, give them other healthier food alternatives such as meat.
How to order a Puppuccino for your cat?
Though Puppuccinos are not available on the Starbucks main menu, ordering them for a cat is easy. You only need to tell the barista to give you a puppuccino. This treat for cats is free of charge if you buy something from the coffee shop.
Feel free to ask the Starbucks barista for Puppuccino in a cat-sized portion to prevent the cat from taking too much of this treat. Though this promotional item is not available at all Starbucks stores, you can look for it in different stores. Calling ahead before visiting a Starbucks store can also help you find out whether it is available or not. Do not forget to leave the barista a tip when you get Puppuccino for free from a Starbucks store.
Tips for Giving Your Cat a Puppuccino
When you get Puppuccino for the cat, you should not offer them a whole cup. Doing this reduces the chances of the cat overindulging in the treat. You can put a small amount of the treat in the lid of the cup and then give it to the cat.
Store the leftover puppuccino in the fridge so that you can occasionally give it to the cat so that you don’t have to keep on going for more from a Starbucks store.
Does Starbucks have a menu for cats?
No. Though the Starbucks menu does not include cat food items, you can still get treats for the feline, such as pup cups.
What will happen if I give my older cat a pup cup?
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GI-Resolve combines effective clinical levels of well-researched nutrients and botanicals specifically formulated to support optimal gastrointestinal health and function without any added flavors, colors, sweeteners, gums or common allergens.
• Promotes optimal function of the GI lining
• Rejuvenates health of intestinal mucosa
• Supports healthy inflammatory response
• Builds immune support
• No added flavors, colors, sweeteners or gums
• Does not contain shellfish
The GI tract consist of a single contiguous layer of cells that separates the inside of the body from the external environment. The integrity of this living mucosal membrane, and the general health of the gut, is critical to overall health and well-being. Not only is its vitality necessary for the proper absorption of nutrients, the epithelial lining helps create a necessary barrier so environmental agents such as harmful toxins, allergens and microbes cannot cross the lumen of the bowel, causing inflammation.
Dysfunction of the mucosal barrier may be associated with increased gut permeability and a number of gastrointestinal complications. Patients with compromised gut integrity may be prone to malabsorption of nutrients, a higher incidence of food sensitivities and other digestive issues
Carefully sourced for premium quality, the ingredients in this clean and great-tasting powder include L-Glutamine, Zinc Carnosine, N-Acetyl Glucosamine, MSM, Aloe vera Leaf, Okra and DGL
GI-Resolve contains 4 grams of the amino acid, glutamine, an important energy source for the gastrointestinal tract and precursor for growth to the intestinal lining cells. It helps maintain the integrity of the intestinal tract and enhances the protective mucosal lining. Glutamine is particularly important during times of stress, regulating intestinal barrier function in times of stress and other catabolic conditions. Furthermore, glutamine has been shown to stimulate the growth of the small intestinal mucosa and also enhances ion transport by the gut. A functional amino acid with multiple physiological roles, glutamine helps protect the gut from atrophy and impairment. (1) Elderly patients are susceptible to damaged intestinal gut lining and, therefore, malnutrition due to malabsorption. In one study, subjects with signs of intestinal atrophy were given glutamine supplementation. When the intestinal villus height and crypt depth were measured, the difference between villus and crypt was significantly improved in those subjects receiving glutamine supplementation versus the control. Therefore, glutamine may increase intestinal mass thereby improving overall function.(2) In another study where oxidative damage to fish intestines was induced by lipid peroxidation, glutamine repaired the activity in the fish enterocytes and restored healthy glutathione production.(3) In addition to its roles in promoting the growth of intestinal mucosa and repairing oxidative damage, oral supplementation with glutamine has also been found to positively alter the composition of the gut microbiota. A 2015 study showed the ratio Firmucutes to Bacteroidetes (a good biomarker for obesity) decreased in the group receiving glutamine. (4)
GI-Resolve features PepZin. GI zinc carnosine, a nutrient known for its mucosal-protective properties and its ability to support the body’s restorative effect on gastrointestinal dysfunction, such as ulcers.(5) This trademarked ingredient has a strong record of safety, efficacy and scientific merit. Capturing the synergy of L-carnosine and zinc, PepZinGI® is associated with antioxidant properties, membrane stabilization and tissue repair, and ushers in a new era of evidence-based dietary supplements for clinical gastroenterology. In addition to its mucosal-protective properties and restorative effects, zinc carnosine has been shown to activate the Nrf2 signaling pathway, supporting a healthy inflammatory response. (6) Heavy exercise may induce gut permeability, which then increases exposure to luminal toxins. One study showed that supplementation with zinc carnosine lessened the exercise-induced gut permeability, increased epithelial resistance and enhanced tight junction formation and stabilization. (7)
N-Acetyl Glucosamine (NAG)
Glycosaminoglycans are normally attached to mucin and help form the protective barrier that separates bacteria from the intestinal epithelium. In certain digestive challenges, there is a widespread breakdown of glycosaminoglycans. N-actylglucosamine (NAG) is a naturally-occurring monosaccharide derivative of glucose and precursor for epithelial glycosaminoglycan synthesis. In one study, NAG was found to help improve signs of discomfort in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). (8) Additionally, NAG may support the growth of beneficial gut bacteria such as Bifidobacterium bifidum.
Methylsulfonylmethane is an oxidized form of dimethyl sulfoxide, an organic sulfur compound known for its support of healthy inflammation pathways and the healing of the gastric mucosa. In vitro studies indicate that MSM inhibits transcriptional activity of nuclear factor kappa-light-chain enhancer of activated B cells (NF-kappaB). (9,10) MSM’s inhibitory effect on NF-kappaB results in the downregulation of mRNA for interleukin (IL)-1, IL-6, and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) in vitro. (11,12) Case studies of patients with joint impairment showed improvement in comfort and flexibility following supplementation with MSM. (13) Also, MSM increased levels of glutathione and reduced colonic inflammatory markers such as malondialdehyde (MDA), myeloperoxidase (MPO) and cytokine IL-1β in animals impaired with induced ulcerative colitis.(14) Oxidative stress in the gut may exacerbate conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease. MSM has been shown to provide strong antioxidant benefits. (15)
Aloe vera Leaf
GI-Resolve includes Aloe vera leaf extract to support a healthy intestinal lining. It was shown to reduce oxidative stress and support a healthy inflammatory response in rats with gastropathy.(16) Also, by inhibiting colonic myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity, which is a marker for inflammation, Aloe vera was shown to have both strong antioxidant properties and spasmolytic effects.(17)
A mucilaginous herb, okra demonstrates potent antioxidant properties,(18) and was found to exhibit strong gastroprotective effects.(19)
Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice (DGL)
With antioxidant potency, along with the ability to coat and soothe the intestinal lining, licorice has a long traditional use in gastrointestinal health. Its antioxidant activity results in cytoprotective mechanisms that supports the healing of tissues damaged by inflammation, providing comfort to patients.(20) A randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial revealed a significant improvement in symptom scores compared to the placebo group in the support of esophageal and gastric health.(21) The licorice in GI-Resolve® has been processed to remove glycyrrhizin, which has been associated with sodium and water retention.
Two (2) teaspoons mixed with eight (8) ounces of cool water, or beverage of choice as a dietary supplement or as otherwise directed by a healthcare professional.
Zinc (from 50mg of PepZinGI® zinc carnosine)†, L-Glutamine, N-Acetyl D-Glucosamine, MSM (methylsulfonylmethane), Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) (root) (extract) (deglycyrrhized), Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) (fruit), Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis) (aerial part) (200:1 extract).
† PepZinGI® is a registered trademark of Hamari Chemicals USA, Inc.
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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.
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- Beaufrère AM1, Neveux N, Patureau Mirand P, Buffière C, Marceau G, Sapin V, Cynober L, Meydinal-Denis D. Long-term intermittent glutamine supplementation repairs intestinal damage (structure and functional mass) with advanced age: assessment with plasma citrulline in a rodent model. J Nutr Health Aging. 2014 Nov;18(9):814-9. doi: 10.1007/s12603-014-0468-6.
- Hu K, Feng L, Jiang W, Liu Y, Jiang J, Li S, Zhou X. Oxidative damage repair by glutamine in fish enterocytes. Fish Physiol Biochem. 2014 Oct;40(5):1437-45. doi: 10.1007/s10695-014-9938-3.
- de Souza AZ, Zambom AZ, Abboud KY, Reis SK, Tannihão F, Guadagnini D, Saad MJ, Prada PO. Oral supplementation with L-glutamine alters gut microbiota of obese and overweight adults: A pilot study. Nutrition. 2015 Jun;31(6):884-9. doi: 10.1016/j.nut.2015.01.004. Epub 2015 Jan 29.
- Higashimura Y, Takagi T, Naito Y. Zinc and gastrointestinal disorders. Nihon Rinsho. 2016 Jul;74(7):1121-5.
- Ooi TC, Chan KM, Sharif R. Zinc L-carnosine suppresses inflammatory responses in lipopolysaccharide-induced RAW 264.7 murine macrophages cell line via activation of Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathway. Immunopharmacol Immunotoxicol. 2017 Oct;39(5):259-267. doi: 10.1080/08923973.2017.1344987. Epub 2017 Jul 11.
- Davison G, Marchbank T, March DS, Thatcher R, Playford RJ. Zinc carnosine works with bovine colostrum in truncating heavy exercise-induced increase in gut permeability in healthy volunteers. Am J Clin Nutr. 2016 Aug;104(2):526-36. doi: 10.3945/ajcn.116.134403.
- Andy Z. X. Zhu, PhD, Ishita Patel, PharmD, RPh, Melinda P. Hidalgo, BSc, and Veeral Gandhi, RPh. N-Acetylglucosamine for Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Natural Medicine Journal. April 2015 Vol. 7 Issue 4.
- Joung, Y.H.; Darvin, P.; Kang, D.Y.; Nipin, S.; Byun, H.J.; Lee, C.-H.; Lee, H.K.; Yang, Y.M. Methylsulfonylmethane inhibits RANKL-induced osteoclastogenesis in BMMs by suppressing NF-κB and STAT3 activities. PLoS ONE 2016, 11, e0159891.
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- Ahn, H.; Kim, J.; Lee, M.-J.; Kim, Y.J.; Cho, Y.-W.; Lee, G.-S. Methylsulfonylmethane inhibits NLRP3 inflammasome activation. Cytokine 2015, 71, 223–231.
- Oshima, Y.; Amiel, D.; Theodosakis, J. The effect of distilled methylsulfonylmethane (msm) on human chondrocytes in vitro. Osteoarthr. Cartil. 2007, 15, C123.
- Jacob, S.W.; Appleton, J. Msm-the Definitive Guide: A Comprehensive Review of the Science and Therapeutics of Methylsulfonylmethane; The use of methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) in the treatment of osteoarthritis. Freedom Press: Topanga, CA, USA, 2003.
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- Fabiana Andréa Moura, Kívia Queiroz de Andrade, Juliana Célia Farias dos Santos, Orlando Roberto Pimentel Araújo, Marília Oliveira Fonseca Goulart. Antioxidant therapy for treatment of inflammatory bowel disease. Does it work? Redox Biology 6 (2015) 617-639.
- Werawatganon D1, Rakananurak N1, Sallapant S1, Prueksapanich P1, Somanawat K1, Klaikeaw N1, Rerknimitr R1. Aloe vera attenuated gastric injury on indomethacin-induced gastropathy in rats. World J Gastroenterol. 2014 Dec 28;20(48):18330-7. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i48.18330.
- Asadi-Shahmirzadi A1, Mozaffari S, Sanei Y, Baeeri M, Hajiaghaee R, Monsef-Esfahani HR, Abdollahi M. Benefit of Aloe vera and Matricaria recutita mixture in rat irritable bowel syndrome: Combination of antioxidant and spasmolytic effects. Chin J Integr Med. 2012 Dec 21.
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Until now, the embryo has been a mass of cells, but by this point in your pregnancy a distinct shape begins to form. The neural tube, which will eventually form into the spinal cord and brain, runs from the top to the bottom of the embryo. A bulge in the center of the embryo will develop into your baby’s heart. At this time, the placenta develops. It is through the placenta and its fingerlike projections, called chorionic villi, that an embryo receives nourishment from its mother.
Even if nausea hasn’t hit you yet, you’ll want to steer clear of certain foods when you’re pregnant. Foodborne illnesses, such as listeriosis and toxoplasmosis, may cause birth defects or even miscarriage. Here are some foods you’ll want to avoid:
- soft cheeses such as feta, goat, brie, Camembert, and blue cheese
- unpasteurized milk and juices
- raw or undercooked meats, including hot dogs and deli meats
- raw eggs or foods containing raw eggs, including mousse and tiramisu
- raw shellfish
Toxoplasmosis can also be spread from soiled cat litter boxes, so try to have someone else clean the litter box during your pregnancy.
By week 6, your baby’s brain and nervous system are developing at a rapid pace. Optic vesicles, which later form the eyes, begin to develop this week on the sides of the head, as do the passageways that will make up the inner ear.
Your baby’s heart will begin to beat around this time, and it may even be detected on ultrasound examination. And the beginnings of the digestive and respiratory systems are forming, too. Small buds that will grow into your baby’s arms and legs also appear this week.
Because their legs are curled up against the torso for much of the pregnancy, making a full-length measurement difficult, babies often are measured from the crown to rump rather than from head to toe. This week, your baby only measures 0.08 to 0.2 inches (2 to 5 millimeters) from crown to rump!
Common pregnancy complaints may hit in full force this week. You may feel extreme fatigue as your body adjusts to the demands of pregnancy. And tender, aching breasts and nausea and vomiting (morning sickness) may leave you feeling less than great. Despite its name, morning sickness can occur at any hour or all day, so don’t be surprised if your queasy stomach doesn’t pass by noon. Nausea isn’t the only thing that has you running to the toilet, though — hormonal changes and other factors, such as your kidneys working extra hard to flush wastes out of your body, cause you to urinate more frequently, too.
Your baby is constantly adapting to life inside the uterus. By this week, the umbilical cord has formed. It will be your baby’s connection to you throughout your pregnancy, providing oxygen and nourishment for your baby and disposing of your baby’s wastes. In addition, your baby’s digestive tract and lungs continue to form.
Are you waiting impatiently to see your baby’s face on his or her birth day? You have a long way to go until then, but in the meantime, your baby’s face is taking shape. The mouth, nostrils, ears, and eyes are some of the facial features that become more defined this week.
Dreaming of a son or daughter to play ball with? The arm bud that developed just last week has a hand on the end of it, which looks like a tiny paddle.
Pregnancy causes many changes in your cervix. By this week you’ll have developed a mucous plug, which forms in the opening of the cervical canal and seals off the uterus for protection. (Eventually you’ll lose this plug as your cervix dilates in preparation for labor.)
Marveling over a baby’s tiny fingers and toes is one of the joys of the first day of life. Those fingers and toes are just beginning to form this week, and the arms can even flex at the elbows and wrists. The eyes are becoming more obvious because they’ve begun to develop pigment (color) in the retina (back of the eye).
Also, the intestines are getting longer and there isn’t enough room for them in the baby’s abdomen, so they protrude into the umbilical cord until week 12.
By now, the beginnings of the buds that will develop into your baby’s genitals have made their appearance, although they’ve not yet developed enough to reveal whether your baby is a boy or a girl.
Pregnancy symptoms such as a missed period, nausea, extreme fatigue, or tight clothes due to the swelling of your uterus have probably prompted you to wonder whether you’re pregnant. Once you have confirmation of your pregnancy from a home pregnancy test or blood or urine test at the doctor’s office, you should call and schedule your first prenatal visit. Your pregnancy may be monitored by one of several health care professionals, including an obstetrician, nurse practitioner, midwife, or family doctor. If your pregnancy is considered high risk (for example, if you have had multiple miscarriages, are older than 35, or have a history of pregnancy complications), your doctor may want to see you as early as possible and more often during the course of your pregnancy.
Good prenatal care is extremely important for the health and safe delivery of your baby, so be sure to make prenatal appointments a top priority.
The tail at the bottom of your baby’s spinal cord has shrunk and almost disappeared by this week. In contrast, your baby’s head has been growing — it’s quite large compared with the rest of the body and it curves onto the chest. By this week, your baby measures about 0.6 to 0.7 inches (16 to 18 millimeters) from crown to rump and weighs around 0.1 ounces (3 grams). The tip of the nose has developed and can be seen in profile, and flaps of skin over the eyes have begun to shape into eyelids, which will become more noticeable in the next few weeks.
The digestive system continues to develop. The anus is forming, and the intestines are growing longer. In addition, internal reproductive features, such as testes and ovaries, start to form this week.
Your baby may make some first movements this week as muscles develop. If you had an ultrasound now, those movements might even be visible, but you won’t be able to feel them for several more weeks.
In preparation for your first prenatal visit, take the time to familiarize yourself with your family’s health history and to review your medical records. Have you had any chronic illnesses, allergies, or surgeries? Are you currently taking any prescription medications? Do you know of any genetic disorders that run in your family? Has your menstrual cycle been regular, and have you had any past pregnancies? Do you smoke or drink alcohol? What are your exercise habits? These are the things your health care provider will want to discuss with you, so it will help to have this information ready when you go.
By week 10, all of your baby’s vital organs have been formed and are starting to work together.
As external changes such as the separation of fingers and toes and the disappearance of the tail takes place, internal developments are taking place too. Tooth buds form inside the mouth, and if you’re having a boy, his testes will begin producing the male hormone testosterone.
Congenital abnormalities are unlikely to develop after week 10. This also marks the end of the embryonic period — in general, the embryo now has a distinctly human appearance and starting next week your baby will officially be considered a fetus.
Your first prenatal visit, which often takes place around this time, is a milestone. At the doctor’s office, you’ll go through a series of tests and checks, including having your weight and blood pressure checked. You might also have an external abdominal examination to check the size and position of your baby and have your urine tested. During this first prenatal visit, your health care provider will thoroughly examine you, including an internal examination and a breast exam. Your health care provider will also ask you many questions about your medical history and any family health problems, to determine if your baby is at risk for genetic diseases. Another thing your provider will check? Your baby’s heartbeat! Using a Doppler stethoscope, you should get to hear it for the first time.
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BioMed Central Stakeholder Involvement in Systematic Reviews
The active involvement of stakeholders is beneficial to the quality of a systematic review. Alex Pollock (Glasgow Caledonian University) and colleagues carried out a scoping review that considered 291 articles reporting stakeholder involvement. For most of the papers the quality of the reporting was poor and inconsistent, with only 10% judged to provide a comprehensive description of methods for involving stakeholders. A subset of 30 papers that showcased best practice were used to develop online learning resources. | <urn:uuid:a8f80b82-c676-4738-8d15-ee8bd921960d> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://guides.library.illinois.edu/c.php?g=1143681&p=8344811 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571987.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813202507-20220813232507-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.942053 | 137 | 1.546875 | 2 |
Degree Title: Master of Education
Program Name and Number: Computer Education Technology - ME6506
Department/Unit: Department of Educational Studies
Delivery Mode: Athens Campus [ME6506], Hybrid. The Master’s Degree Program in Computer Education and Technology is designed in an online/weekend format to bring flexibility and convenience to students while maintaining face-to-face meetings. Courses meet on weekends three times each semester while the remaining instruction is conducted online.
Program Mission: The Computer Education Technology (CET) program at Ohio University prepares professionals for technology leadership positions in K-12 schools, higher education, community colleges, global service, and industry. CET serves professional educators and curriculum designers as well as those involved in instructional design, development, and training in government and the private sector. The program emphasizes the knowledge and skills needed to apply a wide range of technologies in achieving educational goals.
Program Learning Objectives: The CET program provides studies in the use of technology to improve teaching and learning and student achievement. The program also includes a strong instructional design and visual design component for those interested in positions in industry or web-based curriculum design. Our objectives for every graduate are:
1. a deep understanding of instructional and experiential design for teaching and learning;
2. the understanding of the cultural contexts of technology within curriculum and instruction;
3. the use of research tools appropriate to guide the inquiry; and
4. application and dissemination of the outcomes/products of inquiry.
Program Overview: The underlying philosophy of the CET program is that computers and technology should be integrated into the curriculum or organizations as part of the total process of teaching and learning. Our goal is to provide students with the knowledge, skill, and experiences to perform successfully as leaders in computer education and technology related fields.
Additionally, the Master’s Degree Program in Computer Education and Technology also serves those wishing to pursue advanced preparation in Computer Technology to be used in K-12, community college, business or higher education. Individuals with technical and training backgrounds not holding teaching licenses who wish to pursue work in instructional design, web design business and/or community college are also supported by the Master’s in Computer Education and Technology.
Concentrations: Within courses allow for students to pursue their career tracks by differentiating some projects to be applicable to contexts of interest to the student. We have three informal ‘tracks’ that we plan for and welcome for the final capstone project:
Academic - Students interested in pursuing careers in research, assessment, or continuing doctoral scholarship.
Educational Practice - Students either in-practice or intending to work in K-12, higher education, library sciences, or informal learning spaces like museums, parks, or community youth programming.
Industry - Students seeking to consult, work in industry training, design instructional materials, or start their own businesses.
Opportunities for Graduates: The Master’s Degree Program in Computer Education and Technology also serves those wishing to pursue advanced preparation in Computer Technology to be used in K-12, community college, business or higher education. Individuals with technical and training backgrounds not holding teaching licenses who wish to pursue work in instructional design, web design business and/or community college are also supported by the Master’s in Computer Education and Technology.
Link to Program: http://www.ohio.edu/education/academic-programs/educational-studies/instructional-technology/masters-degree.cfm
Link to Program Handbook: http://www.ohio.edu/education/academic-programs/upload/CET-Program-of-Study.pdf
- Minimum of 34 course credits in the program.
- 4 credits of clinical practice (practicum).
- A final capstone project (credits vary) including either a portfolio, an action research project, or an academic thesis.
Admission Requirements: The university minimum of a 4-year bachelors degree and a TOEFL of 80+ for non-native English speakers. Additionally, official transcripts, a statement of goals, which describe why you wish to be admitted to the program, and a resume or CV. | <urn:uuid:6060c718-95cb-4a8a-a395-d39e7b404be8> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.catalogs.ohio.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=47&poid=12392&returnto=3310 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571246.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811073058-20220811103058-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.921008 | 864 | 1.703125 | 2 |
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