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UPBEB is also known as Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Board conducts the UPTET examination to recruit candidates for primary and elementary classes. Primary classes are the junior classes i.e 1st to 5th. Likewise, the elementary classes are senior classes i.e 6th to 8th. This examination is conducted in one stage. However, there are two papers for this examination. They are Paper 1 and Paper 2. Candidates who want to teach both the primary and elementary classes must appear for both papers. You can visit the official website of UPBEB for more information.
How to Apply for the Online Application Form for the UPTET Examination?
This section deals with how an aspirant can fill out the application form for the UPTET examination. The UPTET online application form can only be applied from the official website of the Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Board also known as UPBEB. Follow the below-mentioned steps to fill out the application form:
- The first step is to visit the official website of UPBEB (Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Board). Now, register yourself through the official website. With the help of a valid email-id and functional phone number, a candidate can register themselves on the official website.
- Under the ‘Notification’ and ‘Important’ sections, you can find the official link to apply for the UPTET examination.
- After filling out the registration details, candidates must fill in their education qualifications and other significant and required details.
- Make sure that you have got your photo and signature in specified dimensions. You will find the specification of the photo and signature below.
- Now, you can click on the ‘submit’ button and pay the required fees for the application form.
- Do not forget to save the application form. You must have a hard copy of the application form.
How to Prepare for the UPTET Syllabus 2022?
UPTET syllabus is very vast and lengthy. It is an examination that is conducted in a two-paper format manner. Paper 1 is for the candidates who aspire to teach students from classes 1st to 5th. Likewise, Paper 2 is for the aspirants who aspire to teach students from classes 1st to 8th. Candidates who want to teach students from classes 1 to 8 must appear for both papers. Hence, a candidate must have a detailed plan to cover the syllabus for the UPTET examination and sail through this exam. The following points mentioned below analyze how to prepare for the UPTET syllabus 2022.
- Examine the UPTET syllabus and exam pattern thoroughly: If a candidate knows the exam pattern and syllabus for the examination, half of the work is completed there itself. However, the understanding of the syllabus and exam pattern must be detailed and thorough.
- Attempt a few mock papers: Every aspirant or candidate must attempt a few mock papers before appearing for the examination. However, all these mock papers must be solved after completing the syllabus. This will boost your confidence and morale.
- Revision: It is found that knowing a lot of things does not help. However, knowing things with very precise and exact information helps in government examinations like UPTET. Hence, every candidate must revise the covered syllabus as much as they can.
What is the CTET examination?
Central Teacher Eligibility Test often referred to as CTET is an examination that is conducted by the CBSE (Central Board Of Secondary Education). CTET is an eligibility test that is conducted once a year by CBSE to recruit candidates for teaching classes 1st to 8th. So far, the CBSE has conducted 15 editions of this examination. This exam is conducted for teaching positions in Central Government Schools. Candidates can visit the official website of Byju’s Exam Prep to know more about this examination.
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Can you splice 12 strand rope?
Splicing a 12-strand high modulus rope into a loop Begin to insert each strand of the same twist (e.g. Z-strands), until all the strands have passed through. Then turn the rope over and continue splicing the remaining strands of the opposite twist.
How do you splice an eye in 12 strand rope?
Pull hard on tapered tail with one hand. With other hand, smooth bunched line towards eye splice until Marks 2 and 3 converge. When finished, Mark 2 and Mark 3 should be at the same point in the vertex of the eye—which yields desired eye size. To finish eye splice, the splice must be lock stitched (procedure follows).
Is an eye splice stronger than a knot?
A Splice is usually significantly stronger than a knot and is intended to be permanent. Undoing a splice and re-making it takes much more time than doing the same with most knots.
What is a Class 2 eye splice?
Class II (core-dependent) double braids are made in whole or part from any of the following high modulus fibers: Dyneema®, Vectran®, Technora®, and Zylon®. The eye splice is used to place a permanent loop in the end of a rope, generally for attachment purposes to a fixed point.
What is the difference between a Class 1 and Class 2 splice?
“Class 1” ropes are made from any or all of the following fibers: olefin, polyester, or nylon. Examples include Stable Braid, Tenex, ArborMaster®, and Velocity. The “Class 2” ropes are made in whole or part from any or all of the following high modulus fibers: Dyneema, Vectran, Technora, and PBO.
How do you eye splice a single braid rope?
Single Braid Splice (Bury)
- Step #1: From the rope’s bitter end measure back two full fid lengths, and place a mark on the rope. “A”.
- Step # 2: Form the desired eye size and mark the point opposite “A”. This will be mark “B”.
- Step #3: From mark “B”, measure down the rope 3 full lid lengths, this will be mark “C”.
How do you splice eye rope?
Give each strand a total of six tucks. Once all of the tucks are completed, place the splice on the floor and roll it back and forth under your foot to smooth it. Then loop the eye over something and put a strain on the line. Cut off the projecting “tails’ of the strands and the splice is finished.
Does an eye splice weaken rope?
The primary reason for using a spliced eye rather than a knot is that any knot will weaken the rope. The figure eight weakens the rope by about 20%. A good splice is actually stronger than the rope itself.
Does a splice weaken a rope?
WHAT IS SPLICING? A splice is a way of terminating a rope or joining two ends of rope together without using a knot. Apart from being bulky and unsightly, even a correctly tied knot can cause significant loss of strength to a rope.
What is a Class II rope?
Class II ropes are made in whole or part from any of the following high modulus fibers: Dyneema®, Vectran®, Technora®, and Zylon®. The eye splice is used to place a permanent loop in the end of a rope, generally for attachment purposes to a fixed point.
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This circuit acts like a two-position switch but is operated using a pushbutton. After power has been applied, the circuit is in the following initial state: the bases of T1 and T2 are at the positive supply potential and the base of T3 is at ground potential. All transistors are cut off. The other contact of the pushbutton is at ground potential. No current flows through the relay coil and the status LED is off.
If the pushbutton is pressed, T2 and (after a slight delay due to the RC network) T3 switch on. The collector of T3 is now nearly at ground potential, so current flows through the relay coil and the function LED is illuminated. T1 can also switch on. This situation is stable since ground potential can reach the base of T2 via R1, so nothing changes when the pushbutton is released. C1 is charged via R3 to cause a positive potential to be present at the pushbutton. If the pushbutton is now pressed again, it connects a positive potential to the base of T2 instead of the ground potential. This causes everything to toggle back into the initial state.
Similar operation can be obtained using a thyristor circuit, and in fact, T2 and T3 form a sort of thyristor. However, the circuit shown here is largely independent of the voltage and current demands of the connected load. The relay coil should be suitable for the supply voltage (5–12 V) and should not draw more than 250 mA since otherwise, T3 will go up in smoke. With our lab prototype, we measured a current consumption of 70 mA in the ‘on’ state and less than 0.1 mA in the ‘off’ state.
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Tomikia LeGrande testifies to congressional committee about VCU’s student success efforts
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In testimony Wednesday before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Education and Labor, Tomikia LeGrande, Ed.D., vice provost for strategic enrollment management at Virginia Commonwealth University, detailed VCU’s sharply rising graduation rates and highlighted the university’s innovative approaches to ensuring its students excel in college and beyond.
LeGrande appeared before the committee during a hearing on “Innovation to Improve Equity: Exploring High-Quality Pathways to a College Degree.” U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott, D-Virginia, chair of the committee, said VCU was among the higher education institutions that are “pioneering strategies that empower students to access and complete college programs that fit their needs.” LeGrande’s fellow panelists were Judith Marwick, Ed.D., provost of Harper College; Charla Long, executive director of the Competency-Based Education Network; and Sameer Gadkaree, senior program officer for the Joyce Foundation.
In LeGrande’s opening remarks, she told the committee that 43 percent of VCU’s students are from minority populations, 33 percent are first-generation college students, and 30 percent are eligible for Pell Grants. LeGrande said VCU is focused on ensuring that every student has the same opportunity to thrive.
“All of our students have great potential and capability, but they have not all had equal access to power or information with respect to how to succeed in college,” LeGrande said. “This means that some students get lost in the academic enterprise and must figure it out for themselves. So at VCU, we’ve transformed our approaches to meet the needs of our diverse student population.”
LeGrande noted that VCU’s Latinx, African American and Pell-eligible students graduate at nearly the same rate as their classmates who have more advantages.
“We believe we will completely eliminate this gap by the time our current incoming class of freshmen graduates — something few universities have done,” LeGrande said. “This follows a larger trend at VCU. For all of our students, both four- and six-year graduation rates have increased by more than 14 percentage points since 2012 and are now higher than the national average. More importantly, 17 percent of our students move up two or more income quintiles after they graduate. A student born into the bottom quintile of family incomes has a 27 percent chance of reaching the very top quintile after graduating from VCU.”
LeGrande said VCU’s emphasis on boosting student success has focused on three primary categories: guidance and support, student-faculty engagement, and college access and affordability. In particular, she pointed to VCU’s efforts in areas such as an intrusive advising model that uses technology and predictive analytics to provide crucial interventions for students; the Major Maps program, which provides planning tools that help students (current and prospective), advisers, faculty and family members strategically map out a student’s college experience depending on their program of study; modernized first-year courses; the REAL initiative, which ensures students have an experiential learning experience; community college partnerships; and affordability initiatives, such as an investment of more than $35 million over the past eight years to build institutional aid.
“It’s critical that colleges and universities move beyond the simple academic checklists many of us remember from our days as students and rethink our approaches, putting the needs of our students first,” LeGrande said.
Following their prepared testimony, LeGrande and her fellow panelists answered questions from the committee on issues such as dual-enrollment classes, competency-based education, the misalignment of high school graduation requirements and college entrance requirements, first-generation students, career preparation, food insecurity, affordable housing, and financial advising.
Rep. Ben Cline, R-Virginia, said he applauded VCU’s improvement in graduation rates, particularly noting the university’s success closing the gap between VCU’s Latinx, African American and Pell-eligible students and those of their peers. He asked about VCU’s best practices for addressing that particular issue.
LeGrande attributed the improvements to a range of factors. Among them, she said, was a focus on the transitions that students encounter during their academic careers and VCU’s work integrating applied learning experiences into the curriculum to help students tie their education to real-world applications.
“Oftentimes when we think about coming to college we think about students transitioning one time — from high school to college — but students transition year after year,” LeGrande said. “They’re constantly assessing what’s the purpose of this education and why am I here. It’s important that we have experiences along the way that help students not to just develop competencies but to be able to articulate what is this college degree teaching me and what product do I have that allows me to showcase those skills. So these applied learning experiences really have contributed to our higher graduation rates because students are now connected and invested in their education.”
Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-South Dakota, expressed interest in VCU’s use of intrusive advising and a data-based approach to identify students who need additional support.
LeGrande said VCU’s attention to data ensures it is keeping tabs on its programs and identifying where improvements can be made.
“If data is the foundation of your work, what you will find is that you are continually assessing yourself as an institution — identifying what’s working, what’s moving the needle, and what isn’t moving the needle,” LeGrande said. “Then it’s a matter of being courageous enough as an organization to stop doing things that way if it’s not working for your students.”
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, asked LeGrande about the challenges of training students for jobs that have not yet been created and helping to develop a diversified workforce of flexible, creative thinkers.
“We are currently working at VCU on our general education redesign to make sure we are fully engaging students around those concepts of critical thinking and written and oral communication — the transferable skills that will go with you regardless of what your career path is,” LeGrande said. “We want to make sure we’re preparing students to be lifelong learners with functional skills to get that first job and then to be able to move on to that next suite of jobs. That’s where the REAL experiences are important. Because we serve such a large population of students who are first-gen and low-income, they don’t come to us with the social capital to network and to understand all of the pieces that help you land that first job, and that next job, and so it is very important that in addition to the hands-on technical skills they learn those soft skills.”
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What is Solar PPA?Solar PPA allows commercial building owners to utilize solar energy without having to pay any upfront investment cost. Sunseap's Solar PPA fully finances the solar systems, installs and maintains it for companies, charging only the solar energy consumed by the building at a competitive electricity tariff rate over a period of 20 – 25 years.
Benefits of Solar PPAAs one of the leading solar PPA companies in Singapore, EDPR Sunseap offers enticing PPA standards that lower your electricity consumption costs through competitive tariff rates and aid in lowering carbon emissions into the atmosphere.
A Source of Renewable Energy
Generate and consume solar energy right from your rooftops through our Solar PPA.
Potentially Reduce Your Electricity Bills
Enjoy competitive electricity tariff rates for a period of 20 – 25 years.
Join the Fight Against Climate Change
Contribute to a low-carbon economy.
How Does Our Solar PPA work?
ZERO Capital Investment
Sunseap will design & install the solar PV system according to your requirement with Zero upfront costs. Pay only for what you use.
Monitoring, Maintenance & Replacement
Sunseap will take care of monitoring, maintenance and replacement costs for any Solar PPA purchased with us. We will also ensure the solar panel system is operating at optimal levels during the contract duration in Singapore.
Fixed rate structure with no inflation over the solar PPA term.
Discount off Tariff Model with a discount against the grid’s tariff over the solar PPA term.
Frequently Asked Questions »
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Yes, Sunseap will cover all capital and operational costs of the solar system.
2. What is the length of a typical Solar PPA?
The typical solar PPA term that Sunseap ranges from 20 – 30 years, with commercial clients choosing a longer term contract for bigger savings.
3. What if my remaining lease term is less than the minimum Solar PPA term of 20 years?
Sunseap's Solar PPA contract include clauses to address such scenarios to avoid imposing termination fees on our clients. Termination fees are typically only imposed upon willful termination.
4. What if someone wants to take over my building?
Sunseap's Solar PPA can be assigned to the new owner barring the right circumstances.
5. Do I own the system?
Sunseap retains ownership of the solar system under our Solar PPA.
6. Why enter into a Solar PPA with Sunseap when I can afford a solar system?
Traditional solar system requires heavy capital investment that correlates to a long return on investment. Sunseap removes all the heavy liabilities and costs related to the solar system, and simply provides the end benefit of solar energy for your building's consumption. On top of that, you can enjoy savings off your electricity bills.
7. How do I know that the solar system will work for me?
Extensive pre-installation work is done such as roof suitability analysis and site surveys to ensure the suitability of the installation. The solar system is also maintained by remote real-time monitoring which enables Sunseap's maintenance department to identify and remedy issues with the solar system as they arise.
8. What if my business only operates 5 days a week?
You pay for what you use. Sunseap only bills its clients for the solar energy consumed as opposed to the solar energy generated.
9. Is the solar system covered by insurance?
Yes, Sunseap's solar systems are covered by Machine All-Risks insurance, which covers system operations. In addition, Public Liability and Workman Injury Compensation insurance are also in place.
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OMC - Fostering cooperation in the European Union on skills, training and knowledge transfer in cultural heritage professions
The European Cultural Agenda promotes collaboration and diversity in culture and heritage without binding legislation. A common working method is the Open Method of Coordination (OMC), in which the Member States of the Union cooperate with important tasks. In 2017, a working group of representatives from 23 EU member states was started to analyze current and future needs for education, training and knowledge transfer in traditional and emerging professions in cultural heritage. The working group's mandate was to identify needs, follow up goals and make recommendations, and to promote the exchange of experiences and good practices.
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One of the most significant advancements of 2013 was the maturation of tooling and workflow processes for web developers, including the use of preprocessors for CSS and (to a lesser extent) HTML. But between shortcuts, preprocessors, frameworks and postprocessors, it’s easy to become confused in the welter of tooling technologies.
In this introduction, I'll explain what role each technology takes in the modern web development workflow.
Everyone should be familiar with keyboard shortcuts in operating systems and applications. Naturally, the same techniques can be applied to web technologies. Shortcut tools such as Emmet allow you to quickly generate code by expanding codes and keywords via macros. The limitation of these systems is that they are one-way processes that map directly to CSS and HTML: once you expand a keyword, the code it generates is “baked” into the file, and there is no way to undo it other than by removing the generated code and retyping a new shortcut. Shortcuts are used directly on the document as you are writing it: styles.css, index.html, etc.
Some technologies, such as Markdown, may be used as either shortcuts or preprocessors,depending on the context.
Preprocessors create code that is interpreted into a syntax that browsers understand. Preprocessor code is often kept as a separate source file,and only interpreted into the target code when it is saved or accessed by the browser. For example, a Sass file may be saved as a .scss document, and interpreted into a .css file that is used by the final site. This allows far greater flexibility in coding, but potentially creates a reliance on the toolset: while the code generated must ultimately be CSS or HTML, it may be very complex and difficult to change without access to the original source file and tool.
Frameworks are a very similar idea to preprocessors, but are more commonly interpreted “on the fly” by the browser, rather than being processed into target code during development.
Tools that manipulate code after it has been integrated with the site. A script such as –prefix-free is a good example of this, adding vendor prefixes “live” to a site’s stylesheet after it has been published.
It’s important to understand that these tools are not necessarily exclusive of each other: it is entirely possible to use a shortcut tool like Emmet in Sass within the context of a framework. For beginners, it’s probably easier to merge these new technologies one at a time with their existing workflow, rather than taking them all on at once.
Hopefully this brief explanation has helped clear up the differences between these technologies. I’ve touched on shortcut tools in past articles; in 2014, I’ll turn my attention to mature preprocessor tools.
Enjoy this piece? I invite you to follow me at twitter.com/dudleystorey to learn more.
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If your sources of income are compromised and you’re unable to pay your debts back, you might consider filing for bankruptcy. Bankruptcy may look like the only way to get a breather, but before you do that, you must understand what the consequences of such an action could be.
So, what is the downside of filing for bankruptcy? We will discuss that in this article, so read on.
Bankruptcy is a legal process that can be initiated when a person or business entity is financially unable to settle debts. When an individual or company files a petition for bankruptcy, the court evaluates their assets. If the assets are deemed to be of enough substantial value, they can be sold off to pay off some of the debt.
The relationship between bankruptcy and debt is a serious one. Filing for bankruptcy is a negative implication regarding your ability to pay back future debts and it affects your credit score, so you shouldn’t resort to it lightly.
To properly utilize bankruptcy in debt settlement, you should first know what types of bankruptcy exist.
Most people tend to file a Chapter 7 when it comes to bankruptcy and debt. Filing for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy usually does not result in your property being sold to cover portions of your debt, but it is still a possibility depending on the specifics of the case. The filing takes three to five months.
A Chapter 13 bankruptcy is usually filed to enable reorganization. This means that you seek some time to plan out how your debt settlement will go. It’s the less common type of bankruptcy filing. Your property or assets are not going to be sold to pay off debts, but this filing requires that you and your creditors agree to a repayment plan bound by the court.
This bankruptcy filing isn’t that much different from a Chapter 13 filing. They both involve reorganization, but while Chapter 13 is meant for individuals, Chapter 11 is applied to business interests. It is more complex than any other type of bankruptcy and gives businesses in serious debt the chance to keep operations running, while they restructure to pay off their creditors.
The cost to file a bankruptcy varies, but on average, you would be looking at around $1,500-$4,000. These cover court filing and attorney fees.
Now that we’ve considered the most common types of bankruptcy, let’s look at the pros and cons of bankruptcies.
Filing for bankruptcy can be a good thing, but it can also have many disadvantages. Here’s what you can gain or lose from filing a Chapter 7, 11, or 13.
Filing for bankruptcy can help you save your property or assets from being sold off to settle debts. It’s a second chance for you to handle debts without throwing your life into disarray.
Bankruptcy is a useful tool for relieving you of the legal obligation to pay off a credit facility, taking pressure from creditors off you until you’re able to reorganize your finances.
A bankruptcy filing can help your business stay in operation even when you can’t repay debts. It’s a good way to protect the income in your business checking account.
On the other hand, filing for bankruptcy can lower your credit score rating. This is one of the biggest drawbacks of bankruptcy. How low your rating can drop depends on your score. A good credit score rating is estimated to drop by up to 200 points, although the effect is less severe the lower the credit score is.
Bad credit scores, in turn, have several financial implications. It would be difficult to qualify for loans, mortgages, credit cards, or to even purchase or rent a property. If you do qualify for a loan, your interest rates would be much higher. However, there is a way out, as you could apply and get loans even with a bad credit score.
Bankruptcy may be a second chance, but it could also be a financial nightmare. For one, they stay on your credit report for a long time. Chapter 7 bankruptcies stay on credit reports for about 10 years, while Chapter 13 bankruptcies stay for about 7 years.
Even so, the negative impacts are reduced over time, especially since filing for bankruptcy usually means some of your debt is written off.
Before you jump straight to filing for bankruptcy, there may be other ways to handle your debt problems.
With debt settlement, creditors agree to accept a large portion of your debt in order to settle the full balance. It is only applicable in situations where you have defaulted repayments. You can try and negotiate with your debtors on your own, or hire a debt settlement company.
With debt consolidation, you combine various debts into one payment. You typically get more favorable interest rates and can settle debts more quickly. However, it requires you to have a credit line or a loan that you can use to pay off these debts.
This plan involves turning to credit counselors, who can help you devise a plan to manage your debt and pay it off in affordable installments. Credit counselors can reach agreements with creditors to lower interest rates and payments, so you don’t need to file for bankruptcy. However, their services are not free.
As tempting as it may be to jump on the bankruptcy train, it’s wise to consider if the repercussions of filing a bankruptcy are worth it. You should always keep in mind that there are alternatives, such as borrowing from family, selling off certain properties, or looking for additional sources of income. Even a change in your lifestyle can be enough for you to avoid bankruptcy in some cases.
You may not have to file a Chapter 7, 11, or 13 if you have low income or do not own valuable property. This is referred to as you being “judgment proof.” Any disability or Social Security benefits you receive would be protected from your creditors.
No. Bankruptcy discharge doesn’t apply to all types of debt, and that is one of the disadvantages of bankruptcy. Debts you can’t discharge include:
If you’re overwhelmed with debt, you’re probably wondering “What is the downside of filing for bankruptcy?” In short, the biggest disadvantages are: Your property could be sold off and the bankruptcy will remain on your credit report for years, which will affect your ability to qualify for loans in the future. Moreover, you won’t be able to file for bankruptcy again for another eight years.
Julia A. is a writer at SmallBizGenius.net. With experience in both finance and marketing industries, she enjoys staying up to date with the current economic affairs and writing opinion pieces on the state of small businesses in America. As an avid reader, she spends most of her time poring over history books, fantasy novels, and old classics. Tech, finance, and marketing are her passions, and she’s a frequent contributor at various small business blogs.
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As some of you will already have noticed, we have updated our interactive map with some new features. Our new map is now 3D and shows the diversity and richness of our global network in a new way. The map highlights the Jesuit Schools around the world and the countries which have Fe y Alegría schools and educational projects. Here is all you need to know on using the new map.
Updated school finder
The updated school finder allows you to quickly find your school on the map. Simply hover over the school finder box and enter the name of your school. You can also enter the name of a city of country.
Updated styles and layers
The map now resembles our printable map which is colored by Jesuit Regions; Africa & Madagascar, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, North America and South Asia.
School profile link
When you are looking at a school profile, look out for the ‘School Location’ link. This will take you directly to the school on the interactive map.
The new map is available in English, French And Spanish.
There are new controls on the top-right corner of the map.
- The map icon allows you to toggle the style of the map between the Educate Magis style and the Real world Style. This is useful when viewing a school close up, as you can get a real-world view of the location.
- The School icon appears if you are logged in and have linked a school to your profile. Clicking this will show you your school on the map.
- The compass icon will toggle the orientation of the map.
- The resize icon will reset the map to its original view
- The and icons allow you to zoom in and out
There are some extra controls which are hidden. Here are a few to try:
- Double click your mouse on a location to zoom in
- Double click your mouse while holding the shift key on a location to zoom out
- Hold down the Ctrl (Mac: Command) key and then hold down the left click on your mouse. Moving the mouse should now rotate the map
- Hold down the Shift key and then move the arrow keys. This will rotate the map
- Hold down the Shift key and then hold down the left click on your mouse. Moving the mouse should allow you to zoom in to a specific location
The technical stuff
The new map is supported in all modern browsers on desktop and mobile platforms. Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge run a lighter version of WebGL and may not run as smoothly. The best user experience will be on the latest Chrome browser. For older browsers such as Internet Explorer 10 or lower, our legacy map will load.
Please let us know your experience of using the map. Contact Ciara and let us know how you found the new interactive map. If your school is not on the map, it may not have a location, so please contact us and let us know.
We hope you enjoy travelling around the global network of Jesuit schools on our new interactive map!
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Manual browser: httpd(8)
|BOZOHTTPD(8)||System Manager's Manual||BOZOHTTPD(8)|
NAMEbozohttpd — hyper text transfer protocol version 1.1 daemon
|bozohttpd||[-CIMPSZciptvx] [-C suffix cgihandler] [-I port] [-L prefix script] [-M suffix type encoding encoding11] [-P pidfile] [-S server_software] [-Z cert privkey] [-c cgibin] [-i address] [-p pubdir] [-t chrootdir] [-v virtualroot] [-x index] slashdir [myname]|
DESCRIPTIONThe bozohttpd program reads a HTTP request from the standard input, and sends a reply to the standard output. Besides ~user translation and virtual hosting support (see below), all file requests are from slashdir directory. The server uses myname as its name, which defaults to the local hostname, obtained from gethostname(3) (but see the -v option for virtual hosting.) bozohttpd writes logs to syslog(3) using the ftp facility (but see the -s option for testing.) bozohttpd is designed to be small, simple and relatively featureless, hopefully increasing its security.
OPTIONSThe following options are available:
- Enables daemon mode, where bozohttpd detaches from the current terminal, running in the background and servicing HTTP requests.
- -C suffix cgihandler
- Adds a new CGI handler program for a particular file type. The suffix should be any normal file suffix, and the cgihandler should be a full path to an interpreter. This option is the only way to enable CGI programs that exist outside of the cgibin directory to be executed. Multiple -C options may be passed.
- -c cgibin
- Enables the CGI/1.1 interface. The cgibin directory is expected to contain the CGI programs to be used. bozohttpd looks for URL's in the form of /cgi-bin/<scriptname> where <scriptname> is a valid CGI program in the cgibin directory. In other words, all CGI URL's must begin with /cgi-bin/. Note that the CGI/1.1 interface is not available with ~user translation.
- Causes bozohttpd to not clear the environment when used with either the -t or -U options.
- Stops the -b flag from bozohttpd detaching from the tty and going into the background.
- Causes directory index mode to hide files and directories that start with a period, except for ... Also see -X.
- -I port
- Causes bozohttpd to use port instead of the default “http” port. When used with the -b option, it changes the bound port. Otherwise it forces redirections to use this port instead of the value obtained via getsockname(2).
- -i address
- Causes address to be used as the address to bind daemon mode. If otherwise unspecified, the address used to bind is derived from the myname, which defaults to the name returned by gethostname(3). Only the last -i option is used. This option is only valid with the -b option.
- -L prefix script
- Adds a new Lua script for a particular prefix. The prefix should be an arbitrary text, and the script should be a full path to a Lua script. Multiple -L options may be passed. A separate Lua state is created for each prefix. The Lua script can register callbacks using the httpd.register_handler('<name>', function) Lua function, which will trigger the execution of the Lua function function when a URL in the form http://<hostname>/<prefix>/<name> is being accessed. The function is passed three tables as arguments, the server environment, the request headers, and the decoded query string plus any data that was send as application/x-www-form-urlencoded.
- -M suffix type encoding encoding11
- Adds a new entry to the table that converts file suffixes to content type and encoding. This option takes four additional arguments containing the file prefix, its “Content-Type”, “Content-Encoding”, and “Content-Encoding” for HTTP/1.1 connections, respectively. If any of these are a single dash (“-”), the empty string is used instead. Multiple -M options may be passed.
- Stops bozohttpd from doing IP address to name resolution of hosts for setting the REMOTE_HOST variable before running a CGI program. This option has no effect without the -c option.
- -P pidfile
- Causes bozohttpd to create a pid file in pidfile when run in daemon mode with the -b option.
- -p pubdir
- Changes the default user directory for /~user/ translations from “public_html” to pubdir.
- Forces pages besides the “index.html” (see the -X option) page to require that the Referrer: header be present and refer to this web server, otherwise a redirect to the “index.html” page will be returned instead.
- -S server_software
- Sets the internal server version to server_software.
- Forces logging to be set to stderr always.
- -t chrootdir
- Makes bozohttpd chroot to the specified directory before answering requests. Every other path should be specified relative to the new root, if this option is used. Note that the current environment is normally replaced with an empty environment with this option, unless the -e option is also used.
- -U username
- Causes bozohttpd to switch to the user and the groups of username after initialization. This option, like -t above, causes bozohttpd to clear the environment unless the -e option is given.
- Enables the transformation of Uniform Resource Locators of the form /~user/ into the directory ~user/public_html (but see the -p option above).
- Sets the default virtual host directory to slashdir. If no directory exists in virtualroot for the request, then slashdir will be used. The default behaviour is to return 404 (Not Found.)
- -v virtualroot
- Enables virtual hosting support. Directories in virtualroot will be searched for a matching virtual host name, when parsing the HTML request. If a matching name is found, it will be used as both the server's real name, [myname], and as the slashdir. See the EXAMPLES section for an example of using this option.
- Enables directory indexing. A directory index will be generated only when the default file (i.e. index.html normally) is not present.
- -x index
- Changes the default file read for directories from “index.html” to index.
- -Z certificate_path privatekey_path
- Sets the path to the server certificate file and the private key file in pem format. It also causes bozohttpd to start SSL mode.
Note that in bozohttpd versions 20031005 and prior that supported the -C and -M options, they took a single space-separated argument that was parsed. since version 20040828, they take multiple options (2 in the case of -C and 4 in the case of -M.)
INETD CONFIGURATIONAs bozohttpd uses inetd(8) by default to process incoming TCP connections for HTTP requests (but see the -b option), bozohttpd has little internal networking knowledge. (Indeed, you can run it on the command line with little change of functionality.) A typical inetd.conf(5) entry would be:
http stream tcp nowait:600 _httpd /usr/libexec/httpd httpd /var/www http stream tcp6 nowait:600 _httpd /usr/libexec/httpd httpd /var/www
This would serve web pages from /var/www on both IPv4 and IPv6 ports. The :600 changes the requests per minute to 600, up from the inetd(8) default of 40.
Using the NetBSD inetd(8), you can provide multiple IP-address based HTTP servers by having multiple listening ports with different configurations.
NOTESThis server supports the HTTP/0.9, HTTP/1.0, and HTTP/1.1 standards. Support for these protocols is very minimal and many optional features are not supported.
bozohttpd can be compiled without CGI support (NO_CGIBIN_SUPPORT), user transformations (NO_USER_SUPPORT), directory index support (NO_DIRINDEX_SUPPORT), daemon mode support (NO_DAEMON_MODE), dynamic MIME content (NO_DYNAMIC_CONTENT), Lua suport (NO_LUA_SUPPORT), and SSL support (NO_SSL_SUPPORT) by defining the listed macros when building bozohttpd.
HTTP BASIC AUTHORISATIONbozohttpd has support for HTTP Basic Authorisation. If a file named .htpasswd exists in the directory of the current request, bozohttpd will restrict access to documents in that directory using the RFC 2617 HTTP “Basic” authentication scheme.
Note: This does not recursively protect any sub-directories.
The .htpasswd file contains lines delimited with a colon containing usernames and passwords hashed with crypt(3), for example:
On NetBSD, the pwhash(1) utility may be used to generate hashed passwords.
While bozohttpd distributed with NetBSD has support for HTTP Basic Authorisation enabled by default, in the portable distribution it is excluded. Compile bozohttpd with “-DDO_HTPASSWD” on the compiler command line to enable this support. It may require linking with the crypt library, using “-lcrypt”.
SSL SUPPORTbozohttpd has support for SSLv2, SSLv3, and TLSv1 protocols that is included by default. It requires linking with the crypto and ssl library, using “-lcrypto -lssl”. To disable SSL SUPPORT compile bozohttpd with “-DNO_SSL_SUPPORT” on the compiler command line.
COMPRESSIONbozohttpd supports a very basic form compression. bozohttpd will serve the requested file postpended with “.gz” if it exists, it is readable, the client requested gzip compression, and the client did not make a ranged request.
FILESbozohttpd looks for a couple of special files in directories that allow certain features to be provided on a per-directory basis. In addition to the .htpasswd used by HTTP basic authorisation, if a .bzdirect file is found (contents are irrelevant) bozohttpd will allow direct access even with the -r option. If a .bzredirect symbolic link is found, bozohttpd will perform a smart redirect to the target of this symlink. The target is assumed to live on the same server. If a .bzabsredirect symbolic link is found, bozohttpd will redirect to the absolute url pointed to by this symlink. This is useful to redirect to different servers.
EXAMPLESTo configure set of virtual hosts, one would use an inetd.conf(5) entry like:
http stream tcp nowait:600 _httpd /usr/libexec/httpd httpd -v /var/vroot /var/www
and inside /var/vroot create a directory (or a symlink to a directory) with the same name as the virtual host, for each virtual host. Lookups for these names are done in a case-insensitive manner, and may include the port number part of the request, allowing for distinct virtual hosts on the same name.
To use bozohttpd with PHP, one must use the -C option to specify a CGI handler for a particular file type. Typically this will be like:
httpd -C .php /usr/pkg/bin/php /var/www
HISTORYbozohttpd was first written in perl, based on another perl http server called “tinyhttpd”. It was then rewritten from scratch in perl, and then once again in C. From “bozohttpd” version 20060517, it has been integrated into NetBSD. The focus has always been simplicity and security, with minimal features and regular code audits. This manual documents bozohttpd version 20150501.
AUTHORSbozohttpd was written by <firstname.lastname@example.org>.
The large list of contributors includes:
- email@example.com> added Lua support for dynamic content creation <
- firstname.lastname@example.org> provided Range: header support <
- email@example.com> provided a security fix for virtual hosting <
- firstname.lastname@example.org> provided an IPv6 bugfix <
- email@example.com> provided cgi-bin support fixes, and more <
- firstname.lastname@example.org> cleaned up many internal interfaces, made bozohttpd linkable as a library and provided the Lua binding. <
- email@example.com> provided a fix for daemon mode <
- firstname.lastname@example.org> provided directory indexing support <
- email@example.com> provided a fix for a minor (non-security) buffer overflow condition <
- firstname.lastname@example.org> added support for serving gzipped files and better SSL handling <
- email@example.com> provided initial IPv6 support <
- firstname.lastname@example.org> provided .bzabsredirect support, and fixed various redirection issues <
- email@example.com> provided fixes cgi-bin <
- firstname.lastname@example.org> provided some off-by-one fixes <
- email@example.com> provided cgi-bin enhancements <
- firstname.lastname@example.org> provided fixes for HTTP basic authorisation support <
- email@example.com> provided fixes for HTTP basic authorisation support <
- firstname.lastname@example.org> provided many fixes and enhancements for the man page <
- email@example.com> fixed memory leaks, information disclosure issues and added support for using CGI handlers with directory indexing. <
- firstname.lastname@example.org> provided some clean up for memory leaks <
- email@example.com> provided man page fixes <
- firstname.lastname@example.org> Added the -P option. <
- email@example.com> provided many various fixes, including cgi-bin fixes and enhancements, HTTP basic authorisation support and much code clean up <
- firstname.lastname@example.org> provided several fixes for virtual hosting <
- email@example.com> provided several clean up fixes, and man page updates <
- firstname.lastname@example.org> provided various fixes <
- email@example.com> provided SSL support, cgi-bin fixes and much other random other stuff <
- firstname.lastname@example.org> provided minor compile fixes and a CGI content map fix <
- email@example.com> provided the -V option. <
- firstname.lastname@example.org> enhanced cgi-bin support. <
- email@example.com> implemented If-Modified-Since support <
- firstname.lastname@example.org> provided a man page fix <
- email@example.com> provided http authorisation fixes <
- <firstname.lastname@example.org> provided chroot and change-to-user support, and other various fixes
- Coyote Point provided various CGI fixes.
- added pidfile support and provided some man page fixes.
There are probably others I have forgotten (let me know if you care)
Please send all updates to bozohttpd to <email@example.com> for inclusion in future releases.
BUGSbozohttpd does not handle HTTP/1.1 chunked input from the client yet.
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Lawmakers in Mexico's lower house passed a bill Wednesday to legalize recreational marijuana.
Why it matters: The action sets it up for approval in the Senate before it's sent to President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, who has signaled support for the measure.
- If signed into law, the provision would add Mexico to a growing list of countries in the Americas that have legalized marijuana. It could also make Mexico the world’s largest cannabis market, the New York Times reports.
Details: The bill would allow adults to smoke marijuana and grow cannabis plants at home with a permit.
- It would also grant licenses for people to cultivate and sell cannabis.
What they're saying: "Today we are in a historic moment," Simey Olvera, a lawmaker with the governing party, said according to NYT. "With this, the false belief that cannabis is part of Mexico’s serious public health problems is left behind."
The big picture: The move comes more than two years after the country's Supreme Court ruled that it was unconstitutional to ban recreational marijuana. The bill, however, has proven divisive.
- Opponents fear that legalization could fuel the drug war and rates of cartel-driven violence in Mexico.
- Mexico's actions could add fuel to the movement to legalize marijuana in the U.S. on the federal level. In recent years, more and more states have taken steps toward legalization.
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Ferrite beads (L1 in the photo) filter high frequency power supply noise by converting it into a tiny amount of heat. Power supply noise can cause various problems for many parts, especially in analog audio and display circuits.
Ferrite beads are simple, but choosing one can be confusing because they’re not commonly used by hobbyists. Most designs will still work if you omit the ferrite bead(s), but beads are so cheap there’s no reason to sacrifice the added reliability they provide. We describe how we pick ferrite beads for our projects after the break.
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I'm trying to get rows in a table populated with values defined by an end-user. The user will have three boxes to enter two double fields and a yes/no or string field and then I want these values to be parsed to a table.
I've been trying to create a solution in ModelBuilder (the end goal being a published geoprocessing tool I can consume via ArcGIS Server), with Value Variables but I've not been having much success.
I have looked through various forum articles and ESRI help files, but would appreciate any further assistance (as many of the solutions I've seen have been for selecting values from pre-existing tables, which is not the case in my scenario).
(I'm using ArcGIS 10.1 on a Windows 32-bit machine)
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Special trains to move convicts from Kingston to Manitoba were run from time to time.
Ottawa Journal 29 March 1926
EIGHTY CONVICTS CHANGE QUARTERS
5 O'Clock C.P. Despatch
KINGSTON, Ont, March 29.- In charge of 16 guards, 80 convicts of Portsmouth penitentiary this afternoon were placed in three prison cars with barred windows and specially built doors and were transported to the penitentiary at Stoney Mountain, Manitoba, which will be their future home for some time at least. The transfer is being made to relieve congestion at the Portsmouth institution.
Montreal Gazette 30 March 1926
SPECIAL CONVICT TRAIN
Party of Eighty Leave Kingston for Manitoba Kingston,
March 29. Eighty convicts of Portsmouth penitentiary left here today on a special convict train for Stoney Mountain penitentiary, Man., where they will complete their terms. The prisoners are being transported under the direction of the Department of Justice at Ottawa with Inspector Jackson of the department in charge.
Elaborate precautions were taken to guard against escape when the men were being brought from the penitentiary to the train today. The roads leading to the train were heavily guarded.
The convict train is specially constructed and consists of two convict cars, a combination baggage and commissariat car and an officers car. The baggage car is at the front of the train and the officers' car is at the rear. The windows and doors on all the cars, with the exception of the officers' car, are locked and covered with steel bars.
An electric alarm system has been installed, so that an alarm rings in the officers' car if any attempt is made to tamper with the doors or windows. There is a raised platform at each end of the convict cars for the guards. Several guards from Ste. Vincent de Paul penitentiary were brought to help guard the prisoners while they were being moved from the penitentiary to the train.
Ottawa Citizen 30 March 1926
To Stoney Mountain
Kingston, Ont., March 30. Ex-Constable Charles Graham, of Ottawa, serving a term for robbery, was among the eighty convicts transferred from the Portsmouth penitentiary to the Stoney Mountain penitentiary in Manitoba yesterday.
Winnipeg Tribune 31 March 1926
CONVICT TRAIN FROM KINGSTON REACHES CITY
Contained 80 Long-Term Prisoners Transferred To Stony Mountain
In charge of Inspector Jackson, of the federal department of justice, 80 convicts from Portsmouth penitentiary, Kingston, Ont., arrived at Stony Mountain penitentiary by special train today.
They were transferred to the penitentiary there. The train on which they travelled consisted of two convict cars, a combination baggage and commissariat car, and an officers' car.
With the exception of the officers' car, doors of all other cars were locked and windows protected with steel bars. An electric alarm system was installed to register any attempt to tamper with doors or windows. At the end of each car on a raised platform a guard was posted.
16 Officers In Charge
The train was in charge of 16 oficers. It left Kingston at 8.35 o'clock Monday afternoon and made the trip to Winnipeg without mishap. Coming in by the Canadian National Railways, It was transferred by the Paddington switch to the Canadian Pacific line.
Col. Meighen. governor of StonyMountain penitentiary, met the train at Winnipeg. The 80 new members of the Stony Mountain population will bring the total up to 300 at that place.
Besides Col. Meighen several officers stepped to the platform as the train awaited dispatch orders. An armed guard stood at the door of the car. Chief Detective George Smith was on the platform, as well as the Canadian Paclflo Railway constables.
Morrisburg Leader 2 April 1926
Eighty convicts of Portsmouth Penitentiary left Kingston on a special convict train for Stoney Mountain Penitentiary, Manitoba, where they will complete their terms. The prisoners are being transported under the direction of the Department of Justice at Ottawa.
Another train ran in 1929.
Ottawa Citizen 23 April 1929
Convict Train Leaves Kington For West
170 Prisoners Moved From Portsmouth Pen.
KINGSTON. Ont., Apnl 22. Tonight a special convict train left over the Canadian National Railway with 170 from Portsmouth penitentiary. for penitentiaries to western Canada. the train being in charge of Inspector E. R. Jackson, of the penitentiaries branch. Ottawa, and Deputy Warden Cummings, of Dorchester penitentiary.
Seventy prisoners are consigned to the provincial penitentiary in Manitoba. and the remainder go to Saskatchewan. The train was made up of four specially fitted out coaches, with substantial bars at each window, in addition to which there was a commissariat coach with cook house and stores, a coach for the officers in charge and a baggage car. A small army of penitentiary officers from the other institutions in the Dominion came to Kingston today to assist in guarding prisoners during entrainment and en route to the West.
Ottawa Citizen 25 April 1929
Convicts Reach Winnipeg
WINNIPEG, Man., April 24. The convict train, bearing 170 prisoners from Kingston, Ont., to Western penitentiaries, reached, here today. Seventy prisoners were immediately transferred to Stony Mountain penitentiary, a few miles north of Winnipeg, while the remaining 100 continued the westward journey to Prince Albert penitentiary.
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Despite coronavirus fears, a third of hosts aren’t requiring masks at their gatherings, while more than a quarter won’t follow social distancing rules.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The holiday season is fast approaching and families across the United States are making their plans to see friends and relatives. Despite the ongoing pandemic, a new survey finds many Americans are still planning for a normal holiday party, regardless of the risks for infection. Researchers from the Ohio State University say indoor gatherings this winter could be a recipe for an even greater COVID-19 disaster.
The university’s national survey of over 2,000 people finds nearly four in 10 Americans will attend a large gathering during the holidays. Thirty-eight percent say they plan to be at a party with over 10 people. One-third of the poll (33%) add they won’t be asking guests to wear masks around them. More than a quarter of holiday partygoers (27%) will not be observing social distancing rules.
“We’re going to look back at what happened during this holiday season and ask ourselves, ‘Were we part of the solution or were we part of the problem?’” says Dr. Iahn Gonsenhauser in a university release. “When you’re gathered together around the table, engaged in conversation, sitting less than 6 feet apart with your masks down, even in a small group, that’s when the spread of this virus can really happen.”
While many people are not letting the pandemic stand in the way of holiday tradition, the poll also finds many will be making sure people who are already sick don’t come over. Researchers say 82 percent of Americans will be asking guests experiencing COVID symptoms not to come to their parties.
A digital holiday party a safer, smarter option
Gonsenhauser believes the safest, and admittedly unpopular, solution this year is to cancel in-person holiday plans. For those who won’t do that, researchers say there are several ways to limit the risk of spreading COVID. The study suggests that hosts arrange their party’s seating to match guests coming from the same household. If guests are coming from out of town, hosts should stay informed about the infection rate in the guest’s hometown.
“If you have somebody in your household who’s high risk and you’re in a low incidence area, you’re going to want to think twice about having a celebration where people are coming from an area where there’s a lot of virus in the community,” Gonsenhauser explains.
For many Americans, celebrations will definitely have a different feel in 2020. Researchers say families can use current COVID restrictions to experiment with digital alternatives. Trying out a virtual dinner and gift exchange can cut down on travel and exposure risk. Families could also put a new spin on “Secret Santa” events by leaving gifts on a family member’s door step.
The survey was conducted by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
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Video recording and production done by Enthought.
In this paper, we utilize real-time 'social information sources' to automatically detect important events at the urban scale. The goal is to provide city planners and others with information on what is going on, and when and where it is happening. Traditionally, this type of analysis would require a large investment in heavy-duty computing infrastructure, however, we suggest that a focus on real-time analytics in a lightweight streaming framework is the most logical step forward.
Using online Latent Semantic Analysis (LSA) from the gensim Python package, we extract 'topics' from tweets in an online training fashion. To maintain real-time relevance, the topic model is continually updated, and depending on parameterization, can 'forget' past topics. Based on a set of learned topics, a grid of spatially located tweets for each identified topic is generated using standard numpy and scipy.spatial functionality. Using an efficient streaming algorithm for approximating 2D kernel density estimation (KDE), locations with the highest density of tweets on a particular topic are located. Locations are semantically labeled using the learned topics, based on the assumption that events can be directly tied to a particularly popular topic at a particular location.
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Mary Poppins (1964)
overview : A magical nanny employs music and adventure to help two neglected children become closer to their father.
Release Date : Dec 17, 1964
Runtime : 2h 19m
Companies : Walt Disney Productions
Countries : United States of America
Keywords : london, england, sibling relationship, based on novel or book, parent child relationship, famous score, nanny, magic, musical, family, kite flying, live action and animation, 1910s, chimney sweep, suffragettes
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The supply chain industry has become extensively complex with a wide ecosystem of people, processes, and technologies. After the insertion of the computer networks and internet tools & technologies, most supply chains have greatly expanded during the past two decades. The innovations also helped the supply chain to collaborate between partners, distributors, and others, opening doors to new opportunities beyond the physical walls of the enterprise.
The social networks, on-demand software, cloud computing adoption, and the ubiquity of mobile technologies have served to deal with the challenges for optimal chain management.
There are more than consumer expectations that a supply chain has to deal with. Below are a few aligned challenges that managers need to plan ahead to keep everything flowing.
Challenges with Supply Chain Industry
Multiple Channels Market Complexity
With multiple channels available for the customer to enroute their desired product/service, supply chain managers struggle to process and keep up with each of the channels. If we look at eCommerce websites, customers look for faster deliveries, and traditional retailers & wholesalers look for larger storage locations with accurate inventory control. Similarly, third-party marketplaces want robust methods to under fulfillment options & close compliance and drop shipping retail look for faster international services.
With time profit margins have declined as many areas have added costs, such as rising fuel prices, higher labor costs, complex international logistics, increased commodity prices, and higher charges for storage, transfer & management of products. Many manufacturers still lack visibility and accountability, which results in enhanced operational expenses.
Lack of Speed, Quality & Service
With time consumer expectations are rising. The most successful manufacturers are those that meet consumer requirements for immediate delivery and online goods. The products must also meet the desired quality and price, including compliance with regulations mandated by the law.
Risk Creates Pressure
Supply chain manufacturers stay under constant pressure due to the rising changes in the environment, economies, and international complexity. They do not realize when the pressure turns into errors creating risks creating significant problems. For instance, globally spread suppliers, manufacturers, clients, and customers require careful coordination & management. Adding more steps to the supply chain invites complexity; however the problem arises when there is a lack of visibility and control, making it difficult to regulate compliance, quality, and make good decisions.
Volatility in Supply Chain
Volatility and complexity go hand in hand in disrupting the entire infrastructure. They can create delays, backlogs, bottlenecks, and many other issues that can leverage the competitors to meet customer needs.
Rapid political changes and protectionism bring changes in the tariffs across trade routes every time, which results in additional fees and delays. This not just slows international shipping but also adds pressure to the ships, trucks, and trains to wait for loading, unloading, and transferring products.
Manufacturers need to evolve to optimize their processes through new tools and best practices. However, many are known of the challenges and trade-offs that affect the supply chain that was anyways complex and competitive.
An optimized supply chain can manage costs more efficiently, is lean, and can respond to even minor fluctuations instantaneously. As complex as the supply chain, advanced technology can address the complexity and optimize it.
Need for Supply Chain Optimization
Supply chains have multiple siloed structures located in different regions. These carry a lot of data, however, the supply chain does not get end-to-end visibility thereby impacting the ability to meet the customers’ needs. An optimized supply chain is technologically supported to connect siloed data.
Needs of the Customer
Customer expectations are rising every day and supply chains must be innovative enough to align with them. An optimized supply chain can streamline its processes to meet and exceed customer expectations.
Earlier supply chains had focused on network design such as warehouse placement and distribution fleet. Currently, the optimized supply chain is more focused on building competitive advantage, protecting the brand, execution-oriented applications, and real-time decision support.
Supply chains need faster response time than in the past years as competition to meet the needs of the customers has advanced. Modern and optimized supply chains are agile in responding to customer demands, competition, and even supply disruptions.
A wide and enormous environment of the supply chain sustains customer needs. Today’s customer is smarter and wants to understand the sustainability and social impacts of the goods produced. An optimized supply chain uses renewable or low-impact extraction methods in an ethical way to produce goods.
How to Effectively Optimize Supply Chain
Key features to integrate within the supply chain includes –
- Visibility – Transparency in real-time inventory tracking.
- Intelligence – Leverage advanced technology and composable data.
- Order Management – Customizable & flexible pricing, trackable orders, and manageable returns.
- Reporting and Analytics – Evaluation of patterns in processes to forecast demands and sales in the future.
- Inventory Tracking – Quick monitoring of inventory across the supply chain.
One of the technologies that can help optimize the supply chain is EDI. The evidence shows how companies are relying on EDI – by 2027, it is expected that the EDI software market is estimated to reach 3,451.5 million USD.
EDI services have existed for more than 50 years to standard electronic transactions between vendors and customers.
How EDI Can Assist Supply Chain Industry?
An effective paperless process, like Cloud EDI, requires no human participation or intervention, saving countless dollars on time-intensive tasks, such as processing, printing, and delivery of documents eliminating repetitive costs and labor.
EDI also reduces a business’s environmental footprint by facilitating supply chain documents, like bills of lading, inventory documents, shipping status documents, payment information documents, and customs documents. Other areas where EDI can facilitate the supply chain are –
- Invoices & Orders
- Order Acknowledgments
- Order Amendments
- Shipment Notification
- Technical Specifications
- Remittance Advice
- Organizational Relationships
- Price/Sales Catalogs
- Requests for Quotation
- Planning Schedules With Release Capability
- Commission Sales Reports
- Routing Instructions
Benefits of EDI Supply Chain Management
SMEs are seen reaping the benefits of B2B EDI Services that results in cost savings and increased access to larger-scale suppliers. There are other benefits of integrating EDI into the Supply Chain, such as –
Greater Accuracy Without Human Intervention
The electronic data interchange simplifies document handling and eliminates the risk of errors increasing the equation exponentially. EDI removes the risks that can be caused due to human manual processing of the orders. No more orders missed or delayed delivery, ensure only accurate and faster confirmation.
Information can be seamlessly exchanged and transactions can be made uninterrupted in real-time between the trading partners, deterring the redundant, time-consuming, and error-prone tasks from the everyday equation.
Time and Cost-Effective
Paper-based manual processes make business slow, raising the higher cost for trading, such as printing, copying, delivering, filing, posting, and more. In order to scale the business and reduce the extensive cost, the EDI solution can prove effective. Converting manual processes into electronic ones saves time and money subsequently. An EDI transaction would take seconds to complete the transaction compared to a manual paper-driven procedure that may take an hour or more.
The supply chain is more about collaborating with trading partners timely to receive orders and deliver them on time. EDI solutions can streamline communication, enhancing partner and customer relationships. With EDI, orders can be taken swiftly, confirmed more rapidly, and gain customer trust in your ability to deliver superior services.
Companies can establish a reputation with the help of EDI managed services in maintaining optimal inventory levels to ensure that they can meet immediate demands while meeting optimized stock levels for the future. EDI provides real-time inventory updates, and this latest information can be used for setting up benchmarks and alerts, promoting optimal resource allocation when needed, and preventing out-of-stock or excessive inventory problems.
In a Nutshell
Certainly, reducing paper waste for document exchange or managing inventory can promote environment-friendly processes. Manual processes are nearing obsolete as robust & flexible technology are fitting within industries’ operational tasks.
The advantage of EDI solutions is not eliminating the time-consuming and paper-based manual work. It adds value to the business by fostering better relationships with the trading partners to expand business at a global level.
However, with time and market advancements, technology also advances. EDI technology is still undergoing changes, such as legacy EDI solutions that have become cloud solutions. There is more to EDI that we are yet to uncover.
Scarlett works with the editorial team of A3logics, a leading company offering EDI Integration Services. Exploring the latest technologies, reading about them, and writing her views have always been her passion. She seeks new opportunities to express her opinions, explore technological advancements, and document the details. You can always find her enjoying books or articles about varied topics or jotting down her ideas in a notebook.
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When we think about pest control in Annapolis, most people's thoughts immediately jump to rats, mice, bed bugs, and cockroaches. However, many people forget that there are carpenter bees in Annapolis. Carpenter bees in Maryland are capable of causing quite a bit of damage to your home. Read on to learn about the best way to get rid of carpenter bees in Annapolis and how Pest Czar can help you accomplish this!
How Can I Tell If It's Carpenter Bees On My Property?
Termites and carpenter ants cause similar damage to Annapolis homes, so sometimes, it can be difficult to determine if the damage you're seeing is actually caused by carpenter bees. Below are some ways to help you better understand carpenter bee behavior, making it easier for you to see if carpenter bees are nesting on your property:
- Bored holes: Carpenter bees will bore holes into the wooden siding of your home. If you have any other wooden structures on the property, such as a shed, fence, or barn, carpenter bees will bore into those as well. They do this because they build their nests inside the wood, making carpenter bee removal much more difficult than other bees. These holes are perfectly circular and about a half-inch in diameter.
- Sawdust: Wherever carpenter bees are boring holes, there will be sawdust left over. Little wooden shavings will be left behind as they bore their holes into wooden beams.
- Tunnels in wood: If you peel back the wood in your home or other wooden structure and find tunnels carved out in the beams, this could be a sign that carpenter bees are nesting nearby.
How Dangerous Are Carpenter Bees?
Though they may be small, finding carpenter bee holes in Annapolis homes is a big deal. Much like termites and carpenter ants, carpenter bees are capable of causing tremendous problems for Annapolis homeowners and are rather dangerous:
- Structural damage: If left untreated, a carpenter bee infestation can, at best, cost you thousands of dollars in damages due to the nests they build in the wood boards of your home. At worst, they can compromise the structural integrity of your house, making it unsafe to live in.
- Stings: Carpenter bees as a whole are not particularly aggressive. In fact, male carpenter bees don't even have stingers. However, the females do and will sting you or your family if they feel threatened. These stings are painful and can cause allergic reactions in some people. Unfortunately, you could get stung simply by walking by a wood board where these pests have built a nest.
What's The Safest Way To Get Rid Of Carpenter Bees?
The best carpenter bee treatment is prevention. Some carpenter bee deterrent tips include hanging a fake wasp nest at your house, as carpenter bees try not to nest in areas where they think wasps are present. You can also keep carpenter bees away by treating exposed wood, such as on your home or fence, with primer and several coats of exterior paint. If carpenter bees used to be present at your home, or a professional has exterminated an existing hive, it is important to fill up any of the holes they bored with putty, as it will discourage new bees from trying to pick up where the others left off.
How Can I Prevent Carpenter Bees From Coming Back To My Property?
Carpenter bees in Annapolis are a huge issue. Like termites, they work rather quietly, and by the time you even realize they're there, they could have already cost you your home's structural integrity. Because they are so difficult, the best way to get rid of carpenter bees in Annapolis is to contact the experts here at Pest Czar. Founded in 2013, our technicians work to provide homeowners with safe and effective pest control, using environmentally-friendly products and solution-oriented strategies. Don't let carpenter bees destroy your home — call us today!
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A simple interventional radiology procedure called vertebroplasty is freeing people from the debilitating pain of spinal fractures caused by osteoporosis, restoring the quality of life they knew before the disease weakened their bones.
Often times, once a compression fracture of the spine occurs, a person’s overall health takes a downward spiral. These patients often find relief only by lying still in bed which can lead to increasing weakness, loss of independence and other medical problems.
Main Line Health interventional radiologists can now offer people suffering from this condition an outpatient, non-surgical treatment that relieves their pain within hours.
What causes spinal fractures?
Spinal fractures occur when a weakened vertebra (a bone in the spinal column) collapses. A simple strain, twisting or bending motion, or fall can cause a fracture.
Unlike fractures in other bones which can be “set” with a cast, no such option exists for spinal fractures. Without treatment, it is likely that the fractured vertebra will continue to collapse, leading to increasing spinal deformity—the typical “widow’s hump.”
Approximately 700,000 vertebral or spinal fractures occur each year, usually in people over the age of 60 suffering from osteoporosis. Younger people can also be affected—those whose bones have become fragile due to the long-term use of steroids or other drugs for diseases such as lupus, asthma, and rheumatoid arthritis.
For people with spinal fractures, few treatments until now have been effective. Bed rest and pain medications have been prescribed, but narcotics can cause unwanted side effects. Surgery has been the treatment of last resort because a weakened bone does not support the necessary metal hardware used to stabilize a spine fracture surgically.
Today, vertebroplasty can offer people a safe remedy that is extremely effective in reducing or eliminating the pain caused by spinal fractures. Most people can resume their normal daily activities within hours.
Guided by fluoroscopy (live, continuous X-ray images), the interventional radiologist inserts two needles into the fractured vertebra through which bone cement is injected.
The cement begins to harden within 15 minutes, preventing further vertebral collapse. Pain normally diminishes within hours, sometimes immediately. The outpatient procedure is performed with a local anesthetic, sometimes with mild sedation. It takes about an hour, and the patient can go home in three to four hours. Studies have shown that from 85 to 90 percent of people treated with vertebroplasty will have complete or significant reduction in their pain, usually within 48 hours.
If regaining height of the fractured vertebra is a concern, a variation of vertebroplasty called kyphoplasty is an option, In this procedure, a balloon is inserted into the collapsed vertebral body and inflated, pushing the bones back toward their normal height. Once the balloon is deflated and removed, bone cement is then injected into the cavity created by the balloon to stabilize the bone. Kyphoplasty is usually performed under sedation or general anesthesia, often with an overnight hospital stay.
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If you are considering buying a property in Wroclaw, you might want to consider purchasing a terrace board. These wooden boards have a wood grain effect, making them an attractive choice for any landscaped area. They can also be used as borders for planting beds and as a border between different areas of the garden. This type of wood has a natural feel, but is made from durable 100% HDPE plastic. These boards have several benefits.
In the surrounding neighborhood, you can find Redzinski Park, Pilczycki Forest, and Odra River. There are also grocery stores, bakeries, and fitness clubs. The neighborhood is also home to the Lobuziaki Language Kindergarten Point and Pastel Kindergarten, as well as School and Kindergarten Complex No. 12. These houses have avant-garde architecture, which makes them a great choice for a family. The Potokowa Residence estate has five-room houses with two bedrooms and two wardrobes. The homes are air-conditioned, equipped with anti-burglary doors, and are complete with turnkey finishing. deska tarasowa wrocław
The Potokowa Residence estate is a modern terraced estate located in the north-west of Wroclaw. These homes have four bedrooms, two wardrobes, and a garden. All of them are equipped with air purifiers, anti-burglar doors, and turnkey finishing. The houses come with fully-furnished kitchens and bathrooms. These homes are also fitted with a variety of modern appliances and features.
The Potokowa Residence estate offers modern terraced houses in the north-west part of the city. They are situated near the University of Wroclaw. These houses are built with avant-garde architecture. They come with four bedrooms, two wardrobes, a living room, and a bedroom for the master bedroom. The houses are equipped with air purifiers, air conditioning, and anti-burglar doors, and are turnkey finished.
The estate offers five-room houses with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The houses have a garden and terrace, as well as air purifiers. The units are fitted with anti-burglar doors and are fully finished with turnkey finishing. They are also equipped with air purifiers and anti-burglar alarms. These are excellent options for families with children. They are designed to be energy-efficient and environmentally friendly.
The Potokowa Residence estate is a complex of modern terraced houses in the north-west of Wroclaw. It offers five-room houses with two bedrooms and two wardrobes. There are also gardens and terraces for residents to enjoy. The homes are fitted with air purifiers and are equipped with anti-burglar doors. Some of the houses in the estate have a garage and a swimming pool.
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Black Capped Kingfisher
- Subject: Indian Bird Miniature Painting
- Paint Material: Watercolor
- Base Material: Paper with Islamic scripts (unframed)
- Size: 4.5 in. wide X 8 in. tall (11.5 cms X 20 cms)
- Age: Modern Handmade Art
- Country of origin: India
- Free Shipping Worldwide & No hassle return.
Fill your home with the beauty of this exquisitely detailed & stunningly beautiful hand-made bird miniature from the western state of Rajasthan, India.
This image was painted by famous Jaipur wild life miniature artist, Mr. Narendra Katara.
The precise manner in which the splendidly patterned bird is depicted parallels a tradition of descriptive painting that had been practiced at many royal courts in India since the sixteenth century.
The black-capped kingfisher is a tree kingfisher which is widely distributed in tropical Asia from India east to China, Korea and Southeast Asia. It is distinctive in having a black cap that contrasts with the whitish throat, purple-blue wings and the coral red bill. Usually seen on coastal waters and especially in mangroves, it is easily disturbed. It perches conspicuously and dives to catch fish, and also feeds on large insects.
Only one in stock. Don't miss out on this exclusive Kingfisher Bird artwork. Buy it now.
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World and its history contain many a stories and tales of bravery, generosity, lenity, loyalty and many other subjects and topics. But the subject matter of stories, dramas and operas has mostly been romance. Love has been the reason behind its creation, and the same is not only limited to Sindhi language and literature. Indeed, in all the languages and literatures of the world such blockbuster stories are present. Simon Delisla, Hunchback of NotreDame, Romeo Juliet, Summer of 42, Shiereen Farhad, Qais Laila are some of the few names amongst an extensively long list of such legends. The Seven Surs of Shah Latif in Sindhi, are seven famous tales of oral literature that have become eternal because of their romance, otherwise the stories on love and romance run into millions and are continuing in present day. But it seems, that the stories now being written contain nothing extraordinary, for their popularity and likeness is not to that extent that they become legends, as were written earlier. It’s a coincidence that heroes in all these legends have been Kings, Princes, Rulers or Chieftains, Ranoo Raye Diyaj, Jaam Tamachi, Punnunh, Chanesar, Omar and in Punjabi legends Ranjha, Mirza and others, none of them was a common man. In the world of literature the stories on loves of Kings are too many, and the oral legends and stories of Sindh too are filled with the same. In present age, love affairs of Bill Clinton, Louis (French President) gained popularity. King of England, Edward the VIIIth had to renounce his throne because of love. The legend of Wali of Khairpur State, Mir Ali Nawaz Naz, is also lengthy and exceptional. Bali Naz’s story too alike other legends, is a legend in itself which contains all the elements that are found in any legend. But unluckily, it failed to find a Shah Latif, Baba Bulleh Shah, Waaris Shah who would have made it a part of his works and hence made it eternal. Bali Naz too is a heart touching legend on romance, which surprisingly till date has not come out in the public eye, the way it should have like other stories and legends.
Dr. Zulfiqar Siyal
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Meditation Increases Brain Gray Matter, Helps Chronic Fatigue
Scientific research has confirmed what ancient teachers have taught for thousands of years: That meditation and prayer increases brain health. More specifically, science has confirmed that meditation increases our brain’s gray matter. This in turn, reduces chronic fatigue according to the research.
This has tremendous implications to our overall well-being. Chronic fatigue and chronic pain affect millions of people all over the world – especially among industrialized nations.
What is gray matter?
Put simply, the gray matter of the brain is composed of brain and nerve cells (neurons) tightly bunched together and bound together with their axons and synapses. Furthermore, these neurons do not typically have the myelin sheaths that will surround other types of neurons.
Within the gray matter is where much of the action of the brain occurs. Gray matter is also thick with capillaries, which deliver nutrients to feed those important neurons of the brain.
Gray matter is different from white matter in that white matter contains more sparse populations of neurons. Those neurons will also typically have the myelin sheaths and will have longer axons – rendering them with greater reach through the body.
Thus we find the gray matter especially critical for the processes of the brain.
Over the past few years brain scientists have used magnetic resonance imaging to try to understand how the brain can change over time and how this relates to disease. While MRIs expose us to considerable electromagnetic radiation, the data that has come from the past decade of brain scan research is notable.
Doing MRI brain scans has not revealed the mechanism between meditation and the reduction of pain and fatigue. But it has revealed one of the byproducts of each: the brain’s gray matter (or grey matter) with the brain.
Cortical gray matter
In a healthy person, each of our brain regions – each cortex – will be thick with gray matter. Areas where gray matter is critical include the cerebral cortex, the cerebellum, the cuneal and precuneal cortices, the motor cortices and the somatosensory cortex among others.
Having normal levels of gray matter is critical to our brain’s proper functioning, which includes decision-making, executive cognitive functions, retaining memories and so on. They are also critical for the brain’s sensory and motor responses.
Gray matter and chronic fatigue
Why is this important? Because brain scan research has found that people with chronic pain and chronic fatigue will typically also have abnormal levels of gray matter among different cortices of the brain.
Chronic pain, for example, has been linked to a reduction of gray matter in the cerebral cortex. And chronic fatigue syndrome patients have been found to have less gray matter in prefrontal and occipital cortices of the brain.
Meanwhile, research has illustrated that insomnia is associated with less gray matter in the brain’s left orbitofrontal cortex.
Different types of chronic pain are related to grey matter abnormalities in different areas.
For example, one university study found that patients with chronic back pain have reduced gray matter in the postcentral gyrus, along with the left precuneus and bilateral cuneal cortex.
This study also found that upper back pain patients had gray matter abnormality in different locations of the brain – such as a reduction in the left precentral and left postcentral cortices.
And chronic migraine sufferers have also been found to have significant abnormalities in gray matter content.
All of these and other brain scan studies had a basic method: The researchers would do brain scans on a good number of people with the condition. Then they would compare these to brain scans done on a good number of people who were healthy. They would then calculate the differences in gray matter.
What this means is there is a growing database of what is considered normal gray matter within the brain’s regions. While there are individual differences between our gray matter, there are also great similarities in the amount of grey matter volume among healthy people.
Meditation linked with more healthy gray matter
This brings us to research specific to meditation practice. In a 2016 study from the King’s College in London and the University of the Laguna in Spain, doctors measured the brain volumes of 46 adults.
Half of the group (23 adults) were experienced practitioners in Sahaja Yoga Meditation. They had meditated using the system for between five and 26 years. They practiced meditation for between 34 and 150 minutes per day. The other 34 people were matched for age, sex and education. They did not meditate.
The researchers found that the whole brain grey matter volume was significantly greater among those who meditated. Brain regions with more volume included the insula, orbitofrontal cortex, inferior temporal cortex, parietal cortex and ventrolateral prefrontal cortex.
Other research has found similar results. Scientists from the Brain Imaging and Analysis Center at Duke University Medical Center tested seven hatha yoga meditation practitioners and seven people who did not have a history of hatha yoga or meditation. They were all between the ages of 18 and 55.
The researchers gave each of the subjects a battery of tests, including those on symptoms of depression, anxiety and mood states. They also tested cognition and of course, conducted MRI brain scans on each.
The meditation practitioners had significantly greater gray matter volumes in a number of brain regions. These included the bilateral orbital frontal cortex, the right middle frontal and the left pre-central region. The meditation practitioners also had higher levels of gray matter among the cerebellum, the temporal cortices, the occipital cortex and the hippocampus.
One of the most important findings was the significant increase in gray matter among the prefrontal cortex regions of the meditation practitioners. Other research has found this region of the brain is involved in decision making, reward-consequence, lifestyle evaluation, control and action coordination.
This region together with the cerebellum is also involved in executive functions related to coordinating our goals and objectives in life. The researchers mentioned that this indicated a link between meditation and cognitive plasticity.
Cognitive plasticity in the brain means that the brain is responding to the self’s objectives, by altering the brain’s functions, size and general condition.
In no case did the researchers find those that did not practice meditation had greater gray matter regions than those who did practice the meditation.
To be fair, this study didn’t necessarily prove that meditation increases gray matter per se. From a pure scientific method approach, there is always the possibility that those with greater gray matter just happen to choose hatha yoga meditation. This, however, would be an incredible coincidence, and thus unlikely.
Other research finds meditation and prayer boosts gray matter
Gray matter content is increased with meditation. This is also confirmed by other research that has indeed found that Buddhist meditation mindfulness meditation affect brainwave content within the brain. They also boost gray matter content within the brain.
For example, a 2009 study tested long-term Buddhist meditation practitioners and found higher gray matter volumes in the lower brain stem compared to those who did not meditate.
Other research has also seen this type of ‘intervention’ effect – increasing gray matter. Researchers from India’s National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences studied seven elderly persons who added hatha yoga practice to their lives for six months. The research found significant increases in gray matter within the hippocampus of the test subjects.
Furthermore, researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago investigated no less than 15 studies that examined yoga interventions and the brain. The researchers found that yoga practices significantly produced immediate and lasting changes within the brain:
“It was concluded that breathing, meditation, and posture-based yoga increased overall brain wave activity. Increases in gray matter along with increases in amygdala and frontal cortex activation were evident after a yoga intervention. Yoga practice may be an effective adjunctive treatment for a clinical and healthy aging population. Further research can examine the effects of specific branches of yoga on a designated clinical population.”
A review of a broader swath of research led by Dr. John de Castro from the Sam Houston State University also found that the associations of yoga practice with the brain were also similar to those found from mindfulness meditation as well as prayer. Dr. Castro concluded that both mindfulness and prayer had a foundation within the context of meditation.
The word yoga is derived from ancient Sanskrit which literally means ‘union with God.’ As we have investigated elsewhere, the understanding that our ultimate identity lies on the spiritual rather than the physical plane has been established repeatedly through scientific research.
Now we find that focusing upon spiritual practices indeed affects not just the mind, but the body in a real sense: Scientifically establishing the traditional healer’s assumption of the connection between the body, the mind and the spirit.
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Is Glazed Ceramic Tile Slippery? Yes, glazed ceramic tile can be slippery.
Are glazed tiles good? There is no definitive answer to this question as it depends on personal preferences and the intended use of the glazed tiles. Some people may find that glazed tiles are too slippery, while others may appreciate the glossy finish and easy-to-clean properties. Glazed tiles are often used in bathrooms and kitchens because of their water and dirt resistance, but they can be used in other areas of the home as well.
Are glossy floors slippery? There is no definitive answer to this question as it depends on a number of factors, such as the type of flooring and the surface treatment used. However, in general, glossier floors may be more slippery than those with a matte finish.
Which is better glazed or unglazed tile? There is no definitive answer to this question as it depends on personal preference. Some people prefer the look of glazed tiles, while others find unglazed tiles to be more rustic and appealing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Gloss Floor Tiles Slippery?
Yes, gloss floor tiles can be slippery if they are wet. This is because the high shine on the surface of the tile can cause a glare that makes it difficult to see where you are walking.
Is Unglazed Tile Waterproof?
Yes, unglazed tile is waterproof.
Which Tiles Are More Slippery?
There is no definitive answer to this question as different tiles can be more or less slippery depending on a number of factors, such as the material they are made from, how wet they are and how much grit and dirt is on them. However, in general, ceramic tiles are considered to be more slippery than porcelain tiles, and both of these are more slippery than concrete or natural stone tiles.
What Tile Looks The Cleanest?
The tile that looks the cleanest is the tile that has been well-maintained and has not been stained or dirtied. The tile that is most likely to be clean is the tile that is in a public place, such as a bathroom or a hallway, because it is more likely to be cleaned on a regular basis.
Are Glossy Tiles More Slippery?
Yes, glossy tiles are more slippery than matte tiles. This is because the glossy surface reflects more light, which creates a shinier surface that is more difficult to grip.
What Advantages Does Glazed Tile Offer Over Unglazed Tile?
Glazed tile is a type of ceramic tile that has been coated with a finish that gives it a glossy appearance. Unglazed tile, on the other hand, does not have a finish and typically has a more matte appearance. Both types of tile have their own advantages and disadvantages. Glazed tile is easier to clean and maintain than unglazed tile. The glossy finish of the glaze makes it less likely for dirt and dust to accumulate on the surface, and it can be easily wiped clean with a damp cloth. Unglazed tile, on the other hand, can become stained and dirty very easily and may require more frequent cleaning. Glazed tile also has a higher resistance to water and moisture than ungl
How Do I Make My Shiny Tiles Not Slippery?
Non-slip tiles can be created through the use of a textured surface or by adding a coat of sealant to the tile. The sealant will create a rougher surface that will help to prevent slipping.
What Is The Difference Between Glossy And Glazed Tile?
The main difference between glossy and glazed tiles is that glossy tiles are completely smooth, whereas glazed tiles have a slight texture. Glazed tiles are also typically more durable than glossy tiles.
What Is The Difference Between Ceramic And Glazed Tiles?
The main difference between ceramic and glazed tiles is that ceramic tiles are made from a clay-based material, while glazed tiles are coated in a hard, glass-like substance. This makes ceramic tiles more durable and less likely to chip or crack, while glazed tiles are more resistant to staining and moisture.
There is no definitive answer as to whether or not glazed ceramic tile is slippery. Some people claim that it can be slippery when wet, while others say that it is not. Ultimately, whether or not the tile is slippery will depend on the specific brand and type of tile that is used.
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Residential outdoor landscapes must be functional, aesthetically pleasing, and safe. These features are among the reasons why travertine is among the best type of paver to use for driveways. Concrete and brick pavers may be the conventional choice, but travertine pavers are the perfect choice for driveways if you want an extremely durable material that can easily withstand daily wear and tear. Its durability is unmatched by other commonly used pavers, especially when you have heavier vehicles.
Travertine is a type of sedimentary limestone that is naturally found in hot or mineral spring. The stone can reflect heat, and this can be great on hot days when the pavers can remain cooler than the rest of the surroundings. Moreover, the texture of travertine pavers offers better slip resistance. Hence, you do not have to worry about slipping or falling on a wet driveway. You can also minimize vehicle skidding.
The texture of travertine pavers is the result of how they are finished. Natural stone suppliers offer them in a chiseled edge finish and a tumbled edge finish. A brushed and chiseled finish is characterized by rough edges that are reminiscent of flooring used in Renaissance castles. Such pavers can create a rustic or old world look for your driveway. The unfilled and honed finish makes the pavers flexible for any installation. On the other hand, tumbled edge pavers have had loose imperfections and tiny chips removed, resulting in a high-quality material with slight textures to provide extra grip to your driveway. The colors and rounded edges provide a classic and sophisticated look to the area, too.
Travertine pavers are timeless and can easily outlive the trends in paving materials and outdoor landscape designs. In fact, you can count on them to last for generations as they increase the value of your property. The Roman Colosseum is one of the best examples of ancient structures that were made using travertine, particularly its arcades and piers.
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Robert Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad Poor Dad is a popular book, and it has a little something for everyone, but one thing is certain; its core messages resonate with real estate investors the most.
To give a general preface for those who haven’t read it yet, the book sets the main argument of what rich dads teach their kids versus what “poor” dads teach their kids. He’s speaking from experience, as he was raised by a father who he deemed poor, while the rich dad he’s talking about is his best friend’s father, who he was close with.
One of the book’s key messages is that the two teachings are complete opposites. According to the writer, making decisions in life that may seem risky when viewed by someone with a scarcity complex is actually how you can break the cycle of living day by day and start generating money out of money.
Sure, the plot seems interesting, but what about this book inspires real estate investors specifically?
Well, Kiyosaki puts a strong emphasis on the importance of having assets instead of liabilities, and a good way to generate assets is by investing in real estate. The book also strongly encourages people to own their own businesses, so it’s really no surprise that it serves as a motivation tool for many real estate investors.
Throughout the book, Kiyosaki lays down his thoughts in the form of six teachings, or principles, and he gives advice that has significant relevance to the real estate investment business. This is why we’ll go through all of the main ideas in these teachings, and see what we can take away from each of them in the context of real estate investment.
The principle is simple; the rich don’t work for money, they have money work for them.
According to Kiyosaki, this principle is based on the idea that people are either driven by greed or fear, and some people might be driven by a combination of the two. To be able to take risks and make business moves, the book theorizes that we need to learn to control these feelings.
Without the fear of losing money, or the greed of staying at an unsatisfying job because a stable income is so convenient, we can focus on jobs that will generate passive incomes. According to the book, passive incomes are how rich people have money work for them. The idea is to buy assets instead of liabilities, which can be in the form of real estate investments, and this is where greed comes in.
To create and grow a business, Kiyosaki suggests that we have to learn to spend money and fight the feeling of greed that makes us want to spend our money on luxuries, like a new phone or a car.
For real estate investors, this messaging is very relevant, as real estate investment is one of the soundest ways you can generate a passive income. It’s also encouraging in that it inspires investors to hold on to whatever they make, and put that money into their business and their investments. Kiyosaki believes that this is the only mindset that can get you on track to build an empire of your own.
In this chapter, Kiyosaki talks about the importance of tax law and business law, and how knowing how to use them well can save you more money and effort than you think.
We have talked about this in one of our blog posts before, but knowing tax laws well and utilizing them to your advantage can actually save you a pretty penny in the long run.
As you know, the real estate business, by nature, is also heavily involved with tax law. Properties are normally tied to a variety of taxes, which can either become a liability or an advantage, depending on how well your ability to manage your taxes is. Moreover, as you manage a business, knowing the ins and outs of the laws that are related to managing your business is key to avoiding fines, or even going to prison.
This is why Kiyosaki states that learning about the laws carries great importance for learning how to acquire and manage assets, which is a rule real estate investors should always follow if they wish to run a business that generates stable revenue from properties.
Another key messaging of this chapter is looking at your earnings through the filter of taxation. Kiyosaki argues that many people invest in properties without sufficient knowledge of tax laws. Because of this, they calculate their earnings without taking taxes into account, whereas the so-called “rich” people always deduct all the potential taxes and expenses, and take what’s left into account.
Adopting such a point of view is always an effective way to look at one’s finances. After all, this statement rings true for everyone who wants to run a successful business.
This chapter might as well be called the meat and bones of the book, as it strongly emphasizes the importance of owning your own business, which is what the whole idea of the book is really based upon. Kiyosaki firmly believes that everyone should own their own businesses, and that working in a salaried job is a guaranteed way to stay stuck right where you are.
As the previous chapter lays the foundation, this chapter builds upon the idea of not buying liabilities and only buying assets, and expands it by saying that personal assets or a house to live in that’s bought on a mortgage are not considered assets in this sense.
The book in this chapter mainly suggests that investors should keep their costs down, keep working their currently income-generating jobs, and focus on pouring this income into buying assets that will generate passive incomes or new investment possibilities.
There’s a lot to take away from this chapter, as Kiyosaki delves into the benefits of corporations, and how utilizing them can save investors a lot of money and time. There’s also a strong emphasis on tax laws here, which builds upon the ideas that were established in the financial literacy chapter.
Basically, Kiyosaki lays down what corporations are capable of, and that they have much more “wiggle room”, so to speak, than private individuals in a business context.
Additionally, the writer gives great insight into how investors can build a strong financial intelligence in this chapter. He theorizes that a good knowledge of accounting is key, and that investors should be good with numbers. Moreover, investing and learning to spend money on investments is another practice that should be adopted in this endeavor.
In addition to these, Kiyosaki also states that a good comprehension of how markets work and knowing the laws related to the business are other factors in building a robust financial intelligence.
This is where the importance of corporations becomes apparent. The chapter is urging investors to manage their businesses through a corporation, and the way to do this effectively is by doing your due diligence on corporate law.
This chapter puts a strong emphasis on the importance of financial intelligence. Kiyosaki defines financial intelligence as not being afraid of change and taking risks in order to have bigger gains. He states that real estate investment is a field that allows for greater risk-taking, and that it’s an effective way to create a passive income.
The reasoning behind the idea is that the rich are able to make financial decisions that carry greater risks, and their gains are in direct proportion to that. This is because they lack the fear that hinders the so-called “poor” people from being successful.
Another idea that’s valuable for investors is regarding Kiyosaki’s definition of an ideal investor. He suggests that an ideal investor is a creative one. This type of investor is able to view separate opportunities in relation to each other and connects these opportunities in a way that can benefit them.
According to Kiyosaki, a good way to have such an outlook on opportunities is through working with the right people with the right mindset, and being on the lookout for openings in life that other people may have overlooked.
One of the key ideas we can take away from this chapter is that your time is gold, which should only be spent on learning. The previous chapters already establish that you should utilize your time to learn instead of trying to make money, and if you’re unable to do so yet, you should find ways to build a strong asset base that will generate passive income.
This idea is then explored deeper, and the writer suggests that building businesses that don’t require your presence too much are another way to achieve this. A good way for investors to do this is by investing in tools that can automate some of their daily tasks and processes, so in a sense have money work for them, which recalls back to the first teaching explained in the book.
Investors can automate many processes by using digital services and tools nowadays. For example, in one of our previous posts we talked about how a process like marketing that is important and time-consuming can be automated. Automating such processes saves you time to work on your continuous learning and your asset building.
As you see, real estate investors have a lot to take away from Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad Poor Dad. We tried to sum up each main idea explored in the book through the lens of investment, but there’s a lot more to learn in there. If you haven’t read it yet, it’s definitely a good investment of your time.
It’s an inspiring book where Kiyosaki gives a lot of advice about managing a business, building an income-generating asset base, and it encourages readers to learn about business, corporate laws, and to start their own businesses. This is why it’s a good book for everyone, but its core messaging makes it a great book for real estate investors.
There’s a big, fat mistake most real estate investors make in their advertising which results in losing 30% of your potential customers. And to add insult to injury, this mistake also devours your advertising budget. That’s the bad news. The good news? The solution is almost so simple that no investors even think about it.
Entrepreneurs love to complicate their business (even at the expense of their sanity, profits, and freedom). Here’s a common trap entrepreneurs fall into: They hit their peak performance month — bringing in double the amount of revenue as they normally do. So what do they do? They reinvest in their business. But this reinvestment comes at
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Female musicians face harassment and discrimination at substantially higher rates than women in general population, according to the results of a new survey of 1,227 professional musicians in the United States. Findings show that women make up about one-third of musicians, and of those, 72 percent say they’ve been discriminated against because of their sex—almost three times the national average of 28 percent. Harassment was also markedly higher, with 67 percent of the women surveyed reporting that they’ve been the victim of sexual harassment, compared to 42 percent in the general population.
Artists of color face also face heightened rates of discrimination, with 63 percent of non-white musicians surveyed reporting that they’ve experienced racial discrimination, compared to 36 percent of non-white self-employed workers nationwide.
These results are among the findings of a new survey conducted by the nonprofit Music Industry Research Association (MIRA) and the Princeton University Survey Research Center, in partnership with MusiCares, that seeks to assess the magnitude of harassment, discrimination, and other occupational challenges musicians face.
Other notable findings include low median income, higher rates of mental health struggles, and a higher rate of substance abuse compared to the general public. Surveyed musicians reported a median income of $35,000, with $21,300 coming from music related sources in 2017 (the report also points to the American Community Survey's findings, which puts musicians' annual median income between $20,000 and $25,000 from 2012 and 2016; general median personal income is estimated at $31,099). The majority of those music-related earnings (81 percent) were reported to be from live events, and findings also indicate a high degree of skewness—that is, inequality—within those earnings. Sixty-one percent of participants said their music-related income was not enough to meet their living expenses.
Particularly disturbing, half of musicians reported feelings of depression or hopelessness at least several days in the last two weeks, compared to less than a quarter of the adult population as a whole; 11.8 percent reported having “thoughts that you would be better off dead or hurting yourself in some way” at least several days in the last two weeks, almost quadruple the 3.4 percent of the general population.
Musicians are also about twice as likely to drink alcohol frequently (four or more times per week) as the general population, and also indicated substantially higher rates of drug use (6.5 times more likely to use ecstasy, five times more likely to use cocaine, and 2.8 times more likely to use heroin or opium, for example).
The survey results arrived in conjunction with the MIRA’s annual conference in LA this week, where its findings and other economic challenges facing the music industry were discussed among leading economists, academics, music executives, and other industry professionals (full disclosure, this writer participated in the conference as a panelist).
“I think the findings point to underlying power imbalances in the music business that can lead to exploitation of musicians, especially female musicians,” says MIRA co-founder and Princeton economist Alan Krueger, who called many of the findings “disturbing.” “Many problems in society—imbalance between men and women, low pay, mental health problems, substance abuse, work-related injuries —are amplified in the music industry.”
You can check out the full report below, and read more about the relationship between misconduct and labor conditions in the music industry in our Noisey investigation.
Andrea Domanick is Noisey's West Coast editor. Follow her on Twitter.
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A high level overview of the tokenized economy, powered by Unit Network.
The Problem: Wealth Inequality Is at All-Time Highs
Wealth inequality is at an all time high. While there are many reasons for this, such as the Cantillion Effect, one of the primary driving factors is that quite frankly, it’s hard to be wealthy, but easier to maintain one’s wealth once they accrue it.
In a recent conversation with Michael Healy, co-founder of Unit Network, we discussed the following thought experiment.
John works a solid job and makes $100,000 per year, which puts him in the 90th percentile in the richest country in the world. Still, it would take him a full decade to make $1,000,000. Naturally, he would save a lot less than that, as he has taxes, housing, health insurance, a car payment, and a myriad of other expenses.
If he’s lucky, he’ll have saved $250,000 after a decade, not even enough to afford the median home in America. The point is it’s extremely hard to accrue wealth simply by working for the man.
Warren Buffett summed it up best. “If you don’t find a way to make money while you sleep, you work until you die.”
Making money while you sleep requires one to own something productive. Whether it’s real estate, stocks, or businesses, owning an asset which can grow in value is arguably the only way to build a large nest egg.
The question becomes, how do we create a world in which more people are owners of productive assets?
Currently, society lacks an effective way to distribute value that benefits both owners and users. It seems we have two extremes, whereby communism flattens ownership such that efficiency and innovation is stifled, whereas our current form of capitalism results in extreme wealth gaps whereby a small subset of owners retains most of the pie, and the employees and customers wind up with nothing.
The Solution: The Tokenized Economy
What if there were a way to alleviate the disparity in wealth, that both increases the size of the pie and those who have a share in it?
Enter the tokenized economy, powered by cryptocurrency. With tokens the distribution of equity is simple, transparent, and accessible to all. Individuals, businesses, and organizations can launch tokens, secure their value by backing them with real assets (such as Bitcoin), and then making them freely tradable to anyone.
Just like the internet did in the early 90’s, this sounds like a far-fetched, revolutionary idea, but I believe we’ll live to see a world in which most productive individuals, businesses and organizations use tokens to increase the pie for everyone.
In fact, I’ll go so far as to say that the legacy way of conducting business (through traditional venture capital), will become be seen as archaic, become socially untenable and be perceived as greedy by future generations.
How Does the Tokenized Economy Work?
Within our lifetime, tokens will be used to represent value in just about everything we can imagine, from bets on individuals like athletes, to a chance to participate in the asymmetric upside of a startup, such as the Amazons of tomorrow.
Imagine your high school friend Brian is a basketball prodigy, who you believe is destined for greatness. In our current system, only a small handful of people will reap the benefits of his success, despite many more contributing to it. This reward and incentive asymmetry is both unfair and inefficient.
As an aside, whenever there’s a gaping inefficiency like the one that exists in our current economy, it’s only a matter of time before a solution comes to disrupt it.
Imagine if there was a way to better reward everyone who contributes to Brian’s success, proportionally to the risk they took on him. Instead of merely having Brian’s fortune shared with his agent, what if his high school basketball teammate or coach could get a piece? Wouldn’t that be not only be fairer, but also encourage those who are contributing to Brian’s success work harder to ensure he makes it since they are now stakeholders?
That future becomes possible in the tokenized economy. Here’s how.
As an up-and-coming athlete, Brian launches a social token, $BRIAN, with a supply of 1,000,000 tokens, built on the Unit Network. His teammates, fans, coaches, family, and friends all believe in him, so they purchase some $BRIAN from him for an initial price of $1.00 This gives the $BRIAN token a market cap of $1,000,000, indicating his current value.
One can think of $BRIAN like they would a company or stock; owning one $BRIAN token is the same as owning one share in a company. As Brian’s career progresses and he becomes more valuable as an athlete, so too should the value of the $BRIAN token.
Brian gives his token value by clearly outlining his operating terms: he’ll utilize 50% of the funds to advance his career, and 50% to put in the treasury. When he signs a contract, he’ll distribute 20% of the funds to token holders.
As opposed to relying on the goodwill of his mentors and early coaches, Brian now has a group of stakeholders who are incentivized to ensure he succeeds. One of Brian’s friends is a great networker, so, instead of getting a job selling insurance contracts he cares nothing about, he spends his summer scouting for a recruiter to watch Brian play ball. He knows that if Brian makes the big leagues, he’ll get rewarded when $BRIAN goes parabolic.
Fast forward five years. Brian signs a $10,000,000 contract with the Lakers. Brian has a low time preference and thinks long term, so he takes $1,000,000, converts it to $UNIT, and deposits it into the $BRIAN treasury on the Unit Network, creating a stronger backing to his token. This increases the floor price of $BRIAN by backing the token with real assets. Since Brian is of course the biggest holder of $BRIAN, he benefits the most. He then distributes $2,000,000 of his salary to token holders.
What About Bad Actors, Scammers and Rug Pulls?
The ability to tokenize a person or business is not inherently good nor evil, but rather a tool for humans to use. Like all tools, such as fire and knives, they can burn or heat, kill or cut.
Brian would have a plan for what percent of purchases or profits go into the treasury. If this is not clear from the get, few would buy. If Brian defects, his token price would keep plummeting until it reaches floor price (the amount it’s backed by in the treasury) because nobody would trust it, and no value is being added to his token ecosystem.
I saw this happen firsthand on BitClout, where people would pump their token price, then pull all the liquidity out (also known as a rug pull).
Bad actors always have and always will exist. They came before and will continue to exist within the token economy.
Brian may be a bad actor, and he could theoretically scam everyone he knows, and move to a beach in Costa Rica, however successful people have more incentive to cooperate, as his social construct would strongly hinder this. If he did rug, his token would go to zero, and he’d be the biggest long term loser.
The revolutionary Unit treasury is a vehicle to allow market participants to properly evaluate risk. By seeing what multiple a given token is trading at, they can properly determine the premium they are willing to pay.
One of those risks of course, is the token owner defecting, the same risk as one has when they invest in a startup and trusting the CEO not to embezzle the funds, or write off a dinner at his house with Dom Perignon hosted by a 5-star chef as a business expense.
The tokenized economy is quite unforgiving. Every transaction is made on chain and public for anyone to audit. One wrong move is enough to lose trust with one’s audience.
This discourages public market participants from defecting as once trust is broken, it’s very difficult to regain. If anything, a public, immutable ledger of everyone’s transaction history incentives market participants to behave honestly. As it’s been said about Bitcoin, it’s inherently a bad technology for criminals as every transaction is permanently saved on a public ledger.
My Thoughts on the Tokenized Economy
The same first principle of a tokenized economy doesn’t only apply to individuals, but businesses as well. Traditional venture capital is gate kept by a small group of people who cut large checks and have exclusive access to the best opportunities.
I vividly remember the first time I used Uber. I was in Rome in 2015 and my friend Justin, an early adopter, pushed a button on his phone. A few minutes later a black car appeared. I loved the convenience and experience, and became a user.
I was also one of the first users on Spotify, as I was spending quite a bit of time in Sweden. What if the people who referred me to the platforms were compensated, and I as an early user had an option to purchase a share of what I believed would be a rapidly growing network?
I was an early advocate for both Uber and Spotify, and although both companies have had wild financial success, I received nothing for my efforts.Don’t feel sorry for me, I’m merely an active user. I can’t even imagine how I would feel if I were one of the 2,000,000 drivers in the Uber network that received nothing when the company went public for 80 billion. That amounts to $40,000 worth of value per driver, yet they received nothing!
How the Tokenized Economy Fuels Businesses
Now picture a world where early Uber drivers took 10% of their compensation in $UBER token, and as the network grows, so too does the value of his asset.
With the tokenized economy, anyone can invest any amount in a company at any stage, allowing for more people to share a larger potential upside. This creates a positive ripple effect where new users are financially incentivized to help the network grow to see their investment succeed.
I saw this phenomenon happen first hand on the experimental social media platform BitClout (now known as DeSo), a platform that looks and feels a lot like Twitter. A profound shift occurs I bought another person’s token. I was more likely to reclout (the native word for retweet) one of their posts, or put them in touch with someone who could help their brand grow.
I believe that same financial interconnected web will help catapult the tokenized economy forward, whereby hundreds or thousands of people will all be working together to see an individual or business succeed.
Instead of customers and owners having competing interests (both wanting the best price), a tokenized economy flips the switch, aligning the interest of all parties involved. The result? More people have a piece of a much bigger pie, resulting in a net benefit for all participants.
I believe this revolutionary new economic model needs a name, and I’m calling it “Cooperative Capitalism”. It has all the benefits of a traditional capitalistic economy, where early adopters who take risk are rewarded, and a competitive free market determines the price of goods and services, while benefiting from collective shared ownership that results in a more equitable world.
I share the vision of those building this world that participants in the economy will have hundreds of tokens in their wallet, a combination of an equity stake in their favorite people (athletes, mentors, politicians, artists) and the businesses they shop at most frequently, from their local coffee shop to mainstream retailers.
Money In the Tokenized Economy
I’ve written extensively about The Future of Money in my series, but what if Bitcoin is just the first step in a revolution of money and value?
What if we live in a world where there are hundreds, even thousands of different currencies, each its own distinct social token?
Imagine that Pour, your local coffee shop, exclusively accepts the $POUR token. First time there? No problem. Simply pay with the $COFFEE token, and just like your credit card company automatically sells dollars for euros when you pay for something in Italy, your crypto wallet automatically swaps whatever is in your wallet for the local currency. Voila, your bill is paid.
All this happens seamlessly behind the scenes. As an end user, you simply see the overall balance in your wallet update, as if you paid in any other currency of your choosing.
This entire economy is being powered on the Unit Blockchain, built atop the Polkadot network.
The Economy of the Future, Powered By Unit Network
Most cryptocurrencies are based on pure speculation. Having been in the space for five years, I still haven’t come across a reliable way of evaluating the fair market value of a given project.
Frankly, evaluating tokens is a learned art that one acquires from getting burned many times. Much of the process lies in comparing the value of one speculative asset to another, such as looking at the number of wallets on two given Layer 1 Blockchains, then comparing if there’s a mismatch in price or market cap.
The Unit Network fixes this by the advent of their treasury. In traditional markets, companies are much easier to value. Investing tycoons like Warren Buffett have made their fortune by buying objectively undervalued companies.
An imperfect yet widely used metric is what is called the price to earnings ratio, or P/E ratio for short. The idea is simple. One measures its current share price relative to its earnings per share. P/E ratios are used by investors to determine the relative value of a company’s shares in an apples-to-apples comparison. For example, a P/E ratio of 10 means a company is valued at 10 times their earnings.
Cryptocurrency tokens don’t follow these current models but rely merely on speculation. What if there were a better way?
Enter the Unit Treasury. The treasury is an effective way to objectively measure the relative value of the token, based on the assets that are backing it.
Let’s say our star athlete Brian creates a $BRIAN token with a supply of 1,000,000. In the beginning, the treasury was empty. He wants to raise money to further his career, so he sells 100,000 tokens for $1.00 each. In a traditional social token, the full $100,000 now goes into the bank to be used however Brian wants, leaving investors susceptible to rug pulls and exit scams.
With the Unit Network, some of this money would be moved into the treasury, which is only accessible by investors, proportional to the tokens they own. If Brian moves $50,000 into the treasury, his token essentially has a floor price of $0.05. (1,000,000 tokens x $0.05 per token is $50,000).
Just like companies’ trade at a premium to the amount of assets and earnings they have, based on the market’s belief in their future growth potential, the $BRIAN token would likely trade well above the $0.05 floor price, based on Brian’s expected ability to earn in the future.
If $BRIAN trades for $1.00, at least all market participants are aware they are paying a 20x multiple on the treasury backed assets of his token. Armed with transparent information, independent economic actors can properly value tokens built atop the Unit Network. They can also compare relative values of tokens and decide perhaps to invest in the $JOHN token, which is only trading at a 10x multiple.
Over time, I believe this will create an expected fair market value for tokens across various niches that market participants are willing to pay. Current expectations for stock market participants are to pay a 20x P/E multiple. Perhaps over time markets will come to value upcoming music artists as a 10x multiple, while basketball athletes will have a 20x multiple.
Naturally, there will be some tokens which have incredible hype, while others with weaker marketing will trade at lower premiums. Over time, tokens will tend to trade at multiples relative to the potential of the individual or business to earn, with higher grossing individuals and companies benefitting from trading at higher multiples relative to the assets backing the tokens in the treasury.
In the economy of the future, active market participants can become shareholders and gain exposure to the upside of 100 of their favorite people, businesses and institutions in a matter of minutes with the click of a few buttons, whereas in our legacy system, not only is that option not available because it’s currently impossible to invest in people, but investing in businesses is a time consuming, capital intensive project reserved exclusively for a select group of people who dedicate countless hours to this endeavor.
The Unit Network makes creating a token extremely easy. I experimented with creating an $ALEC token, and it literally took three clicks. Simply enter the token name, supply and symbol, click ‘CREATE’ and voila! I’ve yet to officially launch my token yet, as I want to think through it’s use case first, but creating it was both inspiring and a breeze.
Unit plans to provide extremely easy to use tools, resources, and a dashboard to help market participants to create, evaluate, and exchange tokens.
The Roadmap to the Future Economy
Currently issuing a token for a business or individual is extremely cutting edge. Most still dismiss it as a scam. But just like the internet completely transformed the world we live in, our economy and everyday commerce, I believe the tokenized economy will radically transform money, value and investing.
I can’t be 100% confident that Unit will be the platform upon which the tokenized economy will be built, but I believe they are the leading contender in the world today, and that’s why $UNIT is the single biggest alt coin crypto bet I’ve ever made.
If you look at the list of companies that didn’t exist 10 years ago, it’s hard to imagine how such a world existed.
I believe that in the next decade (sometime in the 2030’s), most new startups will be tokenized. Just how few companies had websites in the early 2000’s, yet now it’s impossible to be taken seriously without one, the tokenized economy is currently seen as speculative hype, but in time it will radically disrupt the traditional markets.
The Unit Network Business Model
Unit charges fees for exchanges and withdraws, which are then distributed four ways:
0.5% goes to the Unit Treasury
0.5% goes to the respective token’s treasury.
0.5% goes to the liquidity providers
0.5% goes to the person who invited the exchanger.
Although they just launched the exchange, Unit is currently generating $10,000 in revenue a week from exchanges. Their goal is to generate $100,000,000 in exchanges per day by the end of the year, which would result in 2M in profits/fees daily.
$500,000 of that would go toward the Unit treasury.
If they reach this goal, the Unit token would generate $182,500,000 in fees in 2023 alone. If Unit trades at a 20x multiple, that’s a 3.5 billion evaluation.
Unit plans to expand their network by hosting both virtual and in person conferences in the most popular cities around the world. I gave a keynote at their latest virtual summit, and have since spoken with the head of several of these conferences.
It’s exciting what they have in store, as they continue to expand their vision of helping onboard others onto the tokenized economy.
Although I have no control over the future of Unit, the people I’ve spoken with whom are part of the team seem very sharp and driven by a common purpose. They’re committed to shaping the economy of the future and seeing Unit grow.
The Unit Network Team
I believe a bet on Unit is every bit as much a bet on the team as it is the idea. What impressed me most about Unit, is the incentive structure of the core team. Unit team members all receive equal compensation.
Each core member receives 100,000 UNIT that’s paid out on a 3-year vest with a 5 year cliff. This means they don’t receive a dime for 3 years, and their full payment isn’t vested for 5 years.
100,000 $UNIT is an extremely small amount. For this to be worth the risk of dedicating five, or in some cases seven (many team members worked for two years before the token launched), the price of $UNIT would need to be $50 or more.
It was only a few months ago that Unit was raising money at a $0.20 round, meaning the initial value of the core team’s 100,000 $UNIT was a mere $20,000.
This incentive structure creates a team of people who are literally all-in and firm believers in Unit to shape the future economy. The only way this is worth it for them is if $UNIT goes to the moon. If not, they’re better off locking up six figures a year at a ‘normal’ job with benefits and zero risk.
How to Get Involved with the Tokenized Economy, Powered by Unit Network
Unit is an invite only network. They strategically designed the protocol to create win-win incentives to grow their platform (as is evidenced by providing 0.5% to the person who invited other users).
You can create an account on Unit here. From there, you can deposit Bitcoin, ETH, DOT, Solana, BNB or others, and then swap them for Unit using the exchange feature.
For a walk through on how to do that, watch this short video or DM me on Telegram or Twitter at @AlecTorelli (beware of scammers) and I can help you out.
Should You Invest in Unit?
I am not a licensed financial advisor and nothing I say is meant to be investment advice but for educational purposes. I cannot tell you whether or not to invest in Unit, but I encourage you to do your own research and come to your own conclusions.
Here is a high-level overview of what I see when it comes to Unit Network.
Risk: 9 (It could go to zero. It’s a new industry. Will be competitors.)
Reward: 10 (It could disrupt the economy as we know it!)
– Huge addressable market (trillions of dollars).
– Massive inefficiency.
– First mover advantage.
– Great team, motivated by vision.
– Leveraging adoption of an exponentially growing sector.
– Competition will be large.
– New nascent industry.
– Token economy may not catch on.
– Regulation risk.
– Other risk factors that are not yet known.
– Most startups fail.
As I mentioned, I made a sizable bet on Unit and it’s my single favorite alt coin bet. That said, I wouldn’t risk money I wasn’t comfortable losing or willing to ride to zero. Be smart, only risk what you can afford to lose and even though I believe there is huge upside potential, I also think it’s prudent to assume you can lose every dollar you invest.
If you’re interested in investing in Unit, you can either do so through the exchange or the Sale page. The exchange price has been trading higher (roughly $4.50), so to get the best deal you’ll want to be whitelisted for the sale page (currently at $3.59). As an advisor to Unit, I can get your address whitelisted so you can save 20-30% on your Unit allocation.
DM me once you create an account with your Unit ID, and I’ll get your address whitelisted.
As always, good luck!
If you have questions, be sure to leave them in a comment, or DM me, and I’ll do my best to get back to you. I’ll also have Michael Healy on my YouTube in a future AMA.
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How do we check the power of social media mobs? | Megan McArdle
James Damore, the author of the notorious Google memo, has had his 15 minutes of fame. In six months, few of us will be able to remember his name. But Google will remember — not the company, but the search engine. For the rest of his life, every time he meets someone new or applies for a job, the first thing they will learn about him, and probably the only thing, is that he wrote a document that caused an internet uproar.
The internet did not invent the public relations disaster, or the summary firing to make said disaster go away. What the internet changed is the scale of the disasters, and the number of people who are vulnerable to them, and the cold implacable permanence of the wreckage they leave behind.
Try to imagine the Damore story happening 20 years ago. It’s nearly impossible, isn’t it? Take a company of similar scope and power to Google — Microsoft, say. Would any reporter in 1997 have cared that some Microsoft engineer had written a memo his co-workers considered sexist? Probably not. It was more likely a problem for Microsoft HR, or just angry water-cooler conversations.
Even if the reporter had cared, what editor would have run the story? On an executive, absolutely, but a random engineer who had no power over corporate policy? No one would have wasted precious, expensive column inches reporting it. And if for some reason they had, no other papers would have picked it up. Maybe the engineer would have been fired, maybe not, but he’d have gotten another job, having probably learned to be a little more careful about what he said to co-workers.
Compare to what has happened in the internet era: The memo became public, and the internet erupted against the author, quite publicly executing his economic and social prospects. I doubt Damore will ever again be employable at anything resembling his old salary and status. (Unless maybe a supporter hires him to make a political statement.)
This kind of private coercion is not entirely new, of course. Community outrage cost plenty of people their jobs or their businesses in the old days. But those were local scandals. Rarely would notoriety follow someone who moved to another city.
Over time more and more people have suffered national stigma that outlasts their 15 minutes of fame. Cable news accelerated this: Think of Monica Lewinsky in 1998. The internet transformed the degree of scrutiny, the extent of its reach and the shelf life of the scandal, so much as to make it different not just in degree, but in kind.
We now effectively live in the world’s biggest small town, replete with all the things that mid-century writers hated about small-town life: the constant gossip, the prying into your neighbor’s business, the small quarrels that blow up into lifelong feuds. We’ve replicated all of the worst features of those communities without any of the saving graces, like the mercy that one human being naturally offers another when you’re face to face and can see their suffering.
And, of course, you can’t move away. There’s only one internet, and we’re all stuck here for the rest of our lives.
Private coercion starts looking less and less like a necessary, if sometimes regrettably deployed, tool of local community-building. Without the tempering instincts of intimate contact, without the ability to exit, it looks a lot more like brute, impersonal government coercion — the sort that the earliest and highest U.S. laws were written to restrain.
We may have to start talking about two kinds of problematic coercion:
Government coercion, which is still the worst, because it is backed up with guns, but is also the most readily addressed because we have a legal framework to limit government power.
And mass private coercion, which even if not quite as bad, still needs to have safeguards put in place to protect individual liberty. But we have no legal or social framework for those. I find myself in more and more conversations that sound as if we’re living in one of the later-stage Communist regimes. Not the ones that shot people, but the ones that discovered you didn’t need to shoot dissidents, as long as you could make them pariahs — no job, no apartment, no one willing to be seen talking to them in public.
The people I have these conversations with are terrified that something they say will inadvertently offend the self-appointed powers-that-be. They’re afraid that their email will be hacked, and stray snippets will make them the next one in the internet stocks. They’re worried that some opinion they hold now will unexpectedly be declared anathema, forcing them to issue a humiliating public recantation, or risk losing their friends and their livelihood.
Social media mobs are not, of course, as pervasive and terrifying as the Communist Party spies. But the Soviet Union is no more, and the mobs are very much with us, so it’s their power we need to think about.
That power keeps growing, as does the number of subjects they want to declare off-limits to discussion.
It’s some comfort that the social media mobs don’t have guns. But that raises the most troubling question of all: how to disarm them.
Megan McArdle is a Bloomberg View columnist. She is the author of “The Up Side of Down: Why Failing Well Is the Key to Success.” Readers may email her at email@example.com.
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I wanted to share some very exciting news as a follow up to my previous blog about Henry Ford Hospital’s investment in precision medicine. Last month, the National Institutes of Health announced that Henry Ford Health System is leading a five-member research consortium to expand the geographic reach and diversity of the NIH’s Precision Medicine Initiative (PMI) Cohort Program.
Led by co-principal investigators Christine Cole Johnson, Ph.D., MPH, chair of Public Health Sciences, and Brian Ahmedani, Ph.D., director of Research for Behavioral Health Medicine, Henry Ford will oversee the enrollment of 10,000 participants in the first year, collect their health information and biospecimens, and provide input on developing plans for the PMI Cohort Program. The Cohort Program has a goal to collectively enroll 1 million participants nationally over several years.
So what does this research study mean for patients? It could potentially lead to more effective preventative measures and treatments for diseases based on a variety of factors, including lifestyle, environment and genetics.
I’m confident we’ll be able to learn more about, and perhaps even solve medical mysteries that have afflicted patients since the beginning of time.
Congratulations to everyone involved in this pioneering study.
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Predominantly built in the early 20th century, Bungalow homes are a more compact version of the popular Craftsman style. They are typically square in plan or deeper than they are wide, making them perfect for small urban lots. A full-width porch may be supported by stone, brick, or paired wood columns at the front and sometimes also at the back. Craftsman features like a low-slung roof with wide eaves and exposed rafter tails often appear in bungalow plans, though decorative details are restrained. Bungalow building materials are inspired by nature, utilizing stone, stucco, wood shingles and clapboard. The so-called California bungalow developed in the 1910s and accentuated porches and garden connections. The interior of a bungalow home is warm and inviting with plenty of windows, space-saving built-ins such as hutches and sideboards, and a floor plan that accommodates families both large and small. Bungalow homes are also perfect for empty nesters, with bedrooms and living space all on one level. Related collections: Craftsman House Plans, Narrow Lot House Plans, and House Plans with Porch.
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During the 1970s, Rodney Leftwich became interested in the regional folk pottery traditions of western North Carolina. He collected numerous examples, studying their forms, glazes, methods of manufacture and makers. Inspired by the simple functional forms and beautiful earth- toned glazes, he purchased a potters wheel and learned to make pottery.
His first pieces included traditional utilitarian forms glazed with locally dug clay slips, crushed iron rock, and wood ashes. Self-sufficient mountain farmer potters used what was available. Learning that North Carolina’s earliest face jugs were created near Candler in the 1870s, he became fascinated with their folk charm and history. Local potters learned their trade in South Carolina in the 1830s and 1840s, the region where face jugs had been made by African American slaves.
When other potters began creating similar face jugs and utilitarian work, Rodney decided to modify his approach. Drawing had always been his interest since an early age, and his style changed slowly from that of a folk potter to that of an art potter. Eventually he began to incise and cut out detailed images of farms, mountain people, animals, and waterfalls. This style, while rooted in the historical traditions of his region, was unique in its approach. Rodney describes these works as art pottery derived from regional folk traditions.
In addition to local folk pottery inspirations, Rodney has also appreciated the early art pottery of western North Carolina. The state’s first art pottery was begun by Walter Stephen in 1913, just south of Asheville. Stephen operated Nonconnah and Pisgah Forest potteries which became nationally recognized. The first crystalline glazes in the South, as well as a unique cameo designs resembling English Wedgwood, were created there. Rodney worked part time at Pisgah Forest Pottery where he revived these old traditions which had been discontinued in the 1950s.
Rodney is a native of western North Carolina who treasures the historical folk and art pottery traditions of the region. He is the author of Pisgah Forest and Nonconnah, The Potteries of Walter B. Stephen. He also co authored the book North Carolina Art Pottery, as well as numerous articles and exhibition catalogs. His unique pottery is widely collected and is in numerous museums and private collections. He is a member of the Southern Highland Craft Guild, the American Art Pottery Association, and Number 7 Arts in Brevard.
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Here at Decathlon, we value our sports playgrounds, which is why we feel it is important to celebrate nature conservation day.
When is Nature Conservation Day?
Nature Conservation Day 2022 is on the 28th of July.
The importance of Nature Conservation
Due to overpopulation and human negligence, we have over exploited our resources. Unfortunately, if this continues, there will be no resources left for future generations. The main reasons to conserve resources are:
· To support life by supporting ecological balance
· To ensure that the future generations will be able to access the resources
· To preserve the biodiversity
· To ensure human race survives.
What can I do to help conserve the nature around me?
There are many ways to help prolong the lifespan of nature and the environment in which we live.
As a business in the Dublin community, we feel it is our responsibility to do what we can to conserve nature in this community.
This month, we will focus on preserving biodiversity.
In honor of this, Decathlon Ireland will be organising a local clean up in Poppintree Park, Ballymun on 28 of July, from 11am - 1pm.
Anyone is welcome to come to help us clean up one of our local parks and our team will provide litter pickers, gloves, and bags onsite.
Join us for an hour, or even just a few minutes, to help us conserve our community.
“The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it” - Robert Swan
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SACRAMENTO (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he will sign a law limiting rent increases for some people over the next decade as the nation's most populous state continues to struggle with a housing crisis.
Newsom is scheduled to sign a bill into law on Tuesday that will cap rent increases at 5% each year plus inflation. The bill will also ban landlords from evicting tenants without just cause.
There are many exceptions. The law would not apply to housing built within the last 15 years and would exempt single family homes except those owned by corporations or real estate investment trusts. It would not cover owner-occupied duplexes.
The law authored by Democratic Assemblyman David Chiu would take effect Jan. 1 and expires in 2030.
Copyright 2019 The Associated Press.
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Jefferson County is located in southeast Iowa. It is named for Thomas Jefferson, a Founding Father.
The seat and largest city are both Fairfield.
Jefferson County borders Keokuk, Washington, Henry, Van Buren and Wapello Counties.
Main highways through the county include US-34, IA-1 and IA-78.
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Gold Coast ADHD Clinic
Understanding Minds provides assessment and treatment of ADHD from our Gold Coast clinic and nationally and internationally via our videoconferencing facilities. We also provide expertise in assessment and treatment of conditions that commonly coexist with ADHD, such as anxiety and mood problems, behaviour problems, autism spectrum disorders, speech and language disorders, dyslexia and reading difficulties, learning difficulties, and sleep problems.
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the term currently used to describe a developmental disorder seen in children and persisting into adulthood. The primary symptoms of hyperactivity, impulsivity, inattention and distractibility can be accompanied by associated problems in social and adaptive functioning, internalising symptoms, and oppositional and conduct disordered behaviour. Many children with ADHD also have a learning disability and almost all suffer from academic underachievement.
Primary characteristics of ADHD
- Impaired response inhibition.
Many experts now believe that at the core of the disorder is a developmental delay in behavioural inhibition. Current neuropsychological theories of ADHD suggest that the ability to inhibit behaviour, to put a pause between an event and response, is an almost uniquely human trait. Behavioural inhibition is thought important for development of what neuropsychologists call the executive functions, which allow humans to guide and plan behaviour, and which are presumed to be deficient in ADHD.
Inhibitory deficits are often manifested as impairments in impulse control or the capacity to delay gratification. The individual has a hard time ‘stopping and thinking’ before acting and in waiting their turn during games or conversations. They have a hard time resisting distraction while working, therefore seeming ‘inattentive’, and they tend to be motivated by more immediate rewards rather than working towards larger, longer-term ones.
- Excessive task-irrelevant activity (hyperactivity).
They are often described as being fidgety, restless, “on the go”, or as “having an outboard motor strapped to their backside.” The excess movement is usually not required to complete a task (e.g., swinging their feet and legs, tapping things, rocking while seated, or squirming) and often serves to distract the child. Younger children with the disorder may show excessive running, climbing, and other gross motor activity. Activity levels tend to decline with age, however, a keen observer will still be able to find a higher level of restlessness, even if only in mood or intent, in teenagers and adults with ADHD.
The symptoms of inattention relate to persistence of effort or sustaining vigilance/effort on tasks. Difficulties with persistence are most salient in structured situations, such as independent schoolwork, where the child has to complete dull, repetitive tasks. What underlies this problem is still open for debate. However, current thinking suggests the problem may be found in a diminished capacity to inhibit behavioural responses to competing (and more rewarding) activities. This may explain why many individuals who have ADHD seem able to attend to things in which they are interested – because the task (e.g., a computer game) is the most exciting thing in the room and no other stimulus can compete with it for attention.
Executive functions (EF) are “top-down” functions, mediated by the prefrontal cortex, that are often referred to as the overseer or conductor of cognitive operations within the brain. A rather homely analogy that nicely encapsulates the interaction between EF and other cognitive and motor domains is as follows: to cook a meal one needs not only the ingredients, but also a recipe to follow. In this analogy, the EF are the recipe providing a structure and guide while the other cognitive and motor domains represent the ingredients. Just as a recipe is useless without the necessary ingredients, one cannot eat a cookbook full of recipes.
The EF that seem to be delayed in ADHD are:
- Working memory.
The deficits in working memory usually affect the ability to perform complex tasks; hence individuals with ADHD often have difficulty with reading comprehension even when oral language skills and word-reading are typical; they have trouble performing math problem-solving tasks even when they have the knowledge of math facts and operations to perform the required algorithms; they have difficulty learning new vocabulary and abstract academic concepts; they make place-finding errors and have difficulty maintaining a coherent set during performance of complex tasks; and, despite often have adequate short-term memory capacity they can have difficulty organising and coding information sufficiently which leads to errors in memory recall.
Working memory dysfunction often contributes to apparent deficits in hindsight and forethought. Individuals with ADHD may not learn as well from previous behaviour or consequences and they find it more difficult to plan and regulate future behaviour on the basis of previous successful or unsuccessful experiences. The ability to monitor task performance and to make changes in response to error or feedback can also be delayed. Put another way; individuals with ADHD seem to repeat the same mistakes.
Reduced working memory capacity may also affect the individual’s sense of time. They have difficulty planning behaviour across time and using time to manage task performance. Children who fail to consider time and the future before acting show less goal directed behaviour, particularly for long term goals. They are also more likely to be motivated by smaller, shorter, more immediate goals.
Working memory dysfunction may also make the child with ADHD less able to utilise internally represented information such as rules, teacher/parents expectations, and social rules to guide behaviour.
- Reduced self-regulation of emotion/motivation.
Individuals with ADHD experience the same emotions as other individuals. However, they have more difficulty inhibiting the external expression of those emotions. In other words, they are less emotionally inhibited. When they are not responding impulsively, individuals with ADHD often have difficulty initiating action. They often require assistance to prompt them to begin tasks. Once started, tasks often remain incomplete due to the combined effects of difficulty sustaining mental arousal, working memory deficits, and inhibitory deficits which lead to distraction.Individuals with ADHD tend to have more difficulty than others in using internal mechanisms to motivate and drive behaviour. They tend to be more influenced by the potential of immediate and external rewards. In a classroom setting, an individual with ADHD is most likely to respond to or be distracted by the stimulus that is potentially the most rewarding. In the absence of an alternative external reward for completing a standard academic task (e.g., math problems) it is to be expected that the student will shift their attention to a more rewarding stimulus (e.g., the noise made by a peer).
- Poor planning and problem solving.
Effective performance of complex tasks requires considerable EF demands. Beyond inhibiting responses to irrelevant stimuli and inhibiting impulsive responses to the task itself, one has to first deconstruct the task and develop a coherent strategy for performance. This EF may operate in much the same way as a Managing Director of a business who might manage an incoming job from a client by breaking it down and allocating sections of work to different work teams, by setting deadlines for each piece of work, by recruiting new team members if sufficient skill is not available within the business, by checking and monitoring ongoing performance and making changes where necessary, and by finally bringing the job to completion by reconstituting the individual pieces.
Individuals with ADHD often display dysfunction in these complex problem solving skills. They tend to respond without planning and tend to have difficulty inhibiting and changing inefficient strategies during the course of the task. Not only does this EF deficit affect academic performance but it may adversely affect social problem solving. Because replication of complex motor sequences often requires the individual to deconstruct the sequence into individual movements, EF deficit may also underlie the co-occurrence of motor coordination weaknesses in ADHD.
Australian studies have placed prevalence rates at 5-9%. Studies from overseas have estimated prevalence at 3-7% of the childhood population and 2-5% of the adult population. The gender ratio is approximately 3:1 in favour of males.
ADHD has a strong hereditable component, averaging ~80%. In other words, 80 percent of the individual variation in ADHD symptoms is attributable to genetic factors. This rivals human characteristics such as height. Given the complexity of the disorder it is unlikely that there will ever be a single gene identified as responsible. Environmental factors important to the disorder (in a minority of cases) include pregnancy complications, alcohol and tobacco use in mother during pregnancy, prematurity, low birth weight, exposure to lead, and post-natal injury to frontal brain regions. Despite popular belief, research has not supported the idea that ADHD arises from excessive TV watching, poor parenting, food additives, or excessive sugar intake. Diet accounts for about 3% of the individual variation in ADHD and there is a low chance of obtaining positive benefits from dietary modifications.
There is no long-term cure for ADHD, however, a combination of interventions has been shown to successfully manage the disorder. The first step in treatment for children should always be education of the family and school staff about the nature of the disorder and its management. The first step for adults involves personal and family education and counselling about ADHD.
The current best-practice non-medical treatment involves behaviour therapy/modification in which parents and teachers are taught how to best manage and change behaviours of concern. Behaviour therapy includes:
- Specifying concerning behaviours and identifying triggers and maintaining factors.
- Establishing clearly defined rules or expectations on behaviour.
- Setting short-term (intra-day) goals for the child.
- Learning how to give clear and consistent commands.
- Learning how to appropriately and effectively provide feedback and rewards for desired behaviours.
- Learning how to use appropriate parental/teacher responses to discourage undesired behaviour.
- Utilising a Daily Report Card to facilitate communication between home and school.
Multi-site randomised control trials (RCTs) have shown that behaviour therapy works best in combination with medications (see below). However, these data are not always applicable to community settings because the children in the studies were very carefully selected so as to only include cases of severe, Combined-Type ADHD (‘combined’ refers to inattentive and hyperactive children) who had few co-morbid disorders such as defiant behaviour, learning difficulties, or anxiety. In normal practice many children represent mild cases, are sometimes the purely Inattentive Type, and often represent complex cases.
Best practice for most children involves the behaviour therapy discussed above as a first step. If the child does not respond sufficiently then a medication should be trialled in combination with the behaviour therapy. The added advantage of this approach as a first step is that positive response to medication can be achieved at lower dosages – a good thing considering side effects increase along with the amount of medication required. Medication and behaviour therapy should be combined as a first step in severe cases.
Stimulant medications, such as methylphenidate (Ritalin) and dexamphetamine, have been in use since 1937 and research indicates that they provide a safe and effective management tool. A new non-stimulant medication called atomoxetine (Strattera) has recently become available. Commonly reported side effects of stimulant medication include decreased appetite and low growth rates. Less commonly reported are difficulty falling asleep, headaches and stomach aches. Most of these can be managed by changes in dose or dose timing.
A range of alternative therapies such as psychotherapy, diet supplements and restricted diets, herbal medicines, reflexology, neurofeedback, vestibular and sensory-motor integration, play therapy, vision therapy, chiropractic treatment, and rapid auditory processing training have been promoted at substantial expense to families. There is little to no evidence for their effectiveness.
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The practise of sharing and collating information presents itself in our everyday lives. Whether you are consulting with your attorney, getting your nails done at your favourite spa, joining a webinar on Covid-19 or participating in an online survey, you will find yourself divulging personal information on a regular basis.
The Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (“the Act”) has come to fruition on the 1st of July 2020, and serves the purpose of giving effect to the constitutional right to privacy by ensuring information is processed in a responsible manner so as to prevent security breaches, theft, and discrimination. It is important to note that the Act does not impose an obligation of obtaining consent from data subjects before processing their data but rather creates conditions for the lawful processing of personal information of South Africans.
Even though the Act has already come into play, you have exactly one year from date of commencement to ensure that you align with it. The Information Regulator will begin enforcing the Act once the 1 year grace period has lapsed.
Although the vast majority processes information, not everyone needs to comply with the Act.
The point of departure would be to ask yourself two questions:
- Are you based /domiciled/ registered in South Africa?; and
- Do you process personal information in South Africa or have an operator processing information in South Africa?
If you answered yes to the above questions then you do in fact need to ensure compliance with the Act.
Section 6 and 7 of the Act lists the parties who are exempt from complying with the Act, these include:
- data processed for personal reasons
- data that is de-identified and cannot be reinstated
- data process by (or for) a public body relating to national security, law enforcement, or the justice system
- data processed by a province’s Cabinet and committees or Executive Council
- data processed for literary or artistic expression or for the purposes of journalism.
The Act prescribes 8 conditions for the lawful processing of information:
- Accountability – the responsible party must ensure that all the conditions are met prior to processing data.
- Processing limitation – this provides strict controls on what it means to lawfully process data.
- Purpose specification – you must collect information for a specific person and the data subject must be aware of this purpose. Further, once you no longer need the information for processing purposes you must delete or destroy them unless required by law.
- Further processing limitation – this explains how you can or cannot process data. You may only process data for the purpose it was collected.
- Information quality – requires that you take all necessary steps to ensure the data you collect and process is accurate and complete.
- Openness – This refers to the Promotion of Access to Information Act 2 of 2000. It is your duty to maintain strict documentation of all the processing activities you undertake.
- Security safeguards – The responsible party must employ appropriate, reasonable technical and organisational measures designed to prevent both unlawful access and the loss or damage of the personal information.
- Data subject participation – stipulates the rights of the data subject.
Failure to comply with the Act is an offense and may attract a fine of up to R10 million and/or imprisonment of up to 10 years.
Appointing a person to ensure compliance with the Act and updating your policies and practices would be a step in the right direction to avoid legal action being taken against you. Even though you have a year to ensure compliance before you are penalised, it would be best to get the process started as soon as possible so that you can start, and perfect the implementation of the Act.
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Fires, mudslides, tsunamis and earthquakes… Oh my!
Northern California is no stranger to extreme weather events. The recent Carr and Mendocino Complex fires still raging have become the most destructive and largest wildfires in the state’s history, respectively. Whenever we hear about or see these events on the news they seem so far away and feel like they could never happen where we live. This false sense of security needs to be done away with. Being prepared doesn’t mean you’re paranoid, it means you’re smart. An essential in preparedness is a well-packed “Go Bag”.
Getting your Go Bag together
As a guideline a Go Bag should have enough supplies that can keep you going for at least 72 hours
As the name suggests, a Go Bag is a pack that you can grab and go when things start to get dicey and you have to leave your home or property. As a guideline a Go Bag should have enough supplies that can keep you going for at least 72 hours. You should prepare a Go Bag for everyone in your household, including your pets.
Hiking packs make great Go Bags, but that backpack in the garage that is leftover from school years prior can work too! Ideally you want to have hands free carrying, maximize the amount of supplies and space, while distributing the weight evenly – duffel bags aren’t as good as a backpack or hiking pack for these reasons.
What do I put in my Go Bag?
When packing food in a Go Bag, the name of the game is non-perishable. You’re going to want to go with foods that have high levels of proteins and fats. Things like peanut butter, tuna, granola bars, nuts, or trail mix are all good options. The only beverage you should be concerned with is water, plan on 3 gallons per person. Have a canteen in your bag – if you happen to have a camelbak type water bladder, store it near your GoBag instead of buried with the camping gears. You may want to have water purification tablets or some sort of trusted filtration device to make clean water from streams and lakes, if necessary.
When being evacuated by state or federal agencies the goal is to get somewhere safe and to enable emergency workers to focus on their tasks. That can sometimes mean an evacuation center, a family member’s house or in severe cases a FEMA shelter or camp. Getting to these safe zones is not always a straight line and in frantic situations getting lost or detoured is common. Enabling yourself to be as self-sufficient as possible helps to make sure you get to the finish line.
If you take any medications you’ll want to pack at least a 3 day supply, and sanitary napkins and/or tampons. A complete first aid kit is a must. Waterproof matches, a flashlight, a handheld solar powered battery charger, a utility knife, and an emergency hand crank radio are all great itmes to have in your pack. There are also many companies that make emergency sleeping bags, “space blankets”, and tents that can be folded up to the size of a book. Liquid soap, rubbing alcohol, an air quality mask and of course duct tape are also good things to have.
Water resistant, non-flammable all-weather jackets, hiking pants or jeans, a good pair of boots and gloves should be your primary outfit when on the move. Having a second pair of boots or shoes is a great idea but remember, whatever you want you have to carry and driving might not always be an option. Pack a back up jacket and pair of pants and then make sure you have plenty of underwear and socks. The absolute last thing you’d want to deal with when evacuating is blistering or rashes.
Bring two forms of ID and keep them on your person at all times. If you or anyone you’re traveling with has a health condition, a medical ID bracelet is a great idea. Be sure to bring cash, as well as credit cards if you have them. Keep this in a discrete and secure location like in your boot. It’s important to be able to identify yourself and explain your situation to emergency personnel. During evacuations there can be things like checkpoints or a specific locations for communities to evacuate to. The more confusion you can eliminate the safer everyone will be.
Don’t worry, be happy
Once you’ve gotten your Go Bag, put it in a handy, out-of-the-way place. The point of a Go Bag and general preparedness isn’t to be paranoid. It’s about positioning yourself to be well equipped for what might happen.
Zachary Lathouris, SoHum Health Outreach Department
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Learning English (or any new language) requires student focus, repetition, and practice, so it’s easy to see why students may often feel disengaged or even bored in the classroom. This is why ESL teachers love to try off-the-wall ways to liven up their classes and infuse some enthusiasm into the topic. Continue reading
Even during prosperous times ESL professionals in Canada encounter precarious employment: contract work, limited hours, and no/minimal benefits (Breshears, 2019). TESL graduates often struggle as they enter the field with limited knowledge of how to navigate the diverse segments of Canada’s TESL market (Wu, 2019).
In a virtual or distance learning environment, social presence is essentially the feeling of being together. It can be quite challenging for both learners and instructors to project emotional and/or physical experiences in online learning, and this is a much-studied phenomenon. However, if we as instructors can consider this dimension of online learning in how we conduct our courses and interact with our students, we can help mitigate the stress and uncertainties of the sudden changeover to online delivery. Continue reading
If you’re a Twitter user, join the next #CdnELTchat on Tuesday, December 8 with Tanya Cowie co-moderating a chat on intersectionality. Below is a recap of the November 10 chat written by #CdnELTchat moderator Jennifer Chow.
Peer feedback (otherwise known as peer assessment) can be useful to both the receiver and the giver of the feedback as long as the feedback is meaningful. For this to happen, peer feedback needs to be constructive; it should start with a positive observation before pointing to an area or areas for improvement; and it should include a suggestion on how to improve, which means that the focus needs to be procedural. This is not the case in the sandwich feedback approach.Continue reading
Some of my primary concerns about this current online world of teaching are the creation of community and how to effectively engage learners.
September 4, 2020 marked another successful and fruitful discussion on Twitter, through the #teslONchat hashtag. We discussed #EdTech with John Allan – @mrpottz
This chat explored the topic of education technology in terms of instructors and administrators rethinking their previous choices of edtech for online teaching. Continue reading
A common expression I often heard when I first started teaching was “Teacher, I don’t understand.” I would, of course, ask them which part they didn’t understand, and then give them further explanation. However, I would still see confusion on their faces. It was my turn to be confused. I had done what I was supposed to do, explain, but still they repeated “Teacher, I don’t understand.”
I didn’t find the answer until I had the chance to observe a student teacher. I had my ‘aha’ moment. The teacher was explaining vocabulary and expressions perfectly. However, she had barely considered her students’ levels and their level of understanding for the “perfect” explanations. At that moment, I realized my mistakes: 1) I treated them like their English was at my level; 2) I taught English like I was an ESL teacher.Continue reading
I’m sure what’s on everyone’s mind is this: When will this whole quarantine situation end? How will things be afterwards? And, will things actually return to normal?
It seems as though an endless period of time has passed during quarantine, and I sometimes have to check or be reminded what day it is. Weekends aren’t as exciting as they used to be because you can’t go anywhere, and worst of all, you can’t visit your loved ones and hug them.Continue reading
Why is extensive reading important for language learning? And how can students be motivated to read for pleasure?
As an international student and immigrant, I know how difficult it is to read extensively in English. Diverse backgrounds and school experiences can create different profiles of reading strengths and needs. As an experienced EAP/ESL/EFL instructor, I did a case study about Extensive Reading (ER) for my MA, and I learned things I wished I had known much earlier! Now I would like to share that knowledge with other instructors because ER touches every skill we teach (Reading, Writing, Grammar, Speaking and Listening).Continue reading
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RFID Explorer is a dedicated App built to demonstrate the performance, functionality and versatility of TSL® Bluetooth® UHF RFID Readers. It also serves as demonstration of TSL’s powerful ASCII protocol (see above), having been built around the pre-configured ASCII commands. It is currently available on iOS, AndroidTM and Windows Phone.
PDF download: Modifying the EPC of a Transponder Using RFID Explorer
If you have any technical queries about this app, you can click here to contact the TSL Support Team.
- Inventory – Rapidly generate a list of unique, nearby transponders (tags) and review a summary of scan operations
- Find-a-tag – Locate a specific tag with the handheld reader aided by the graphical representations of tag signal strength levels.
- Read/Write – Inspect information stored in the memory banks of a chosen tag. Create customised tags by writing new information to a chosen tag memory bank. Use the Transcript to discover the underlying ASCII protocol command parameters that power these operations.
- Commands – See the reader execute a wide selection of ASCII Commands while viewing all the detail of the data packets sent and received from the device. Query the reader for information such as firmware and hardware versions, region information, battery level and scan 1D and 2D barcodes (requires antenna with 2D imager option to be fitted). Use the in-built Command descriptions to understand the power and flexibility of TSL’s unique ASCII Protocol.
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During the Build 2018 keynote, Scott Hanselman, with help from Scott Guthrie, showed developers the new features available in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Azure Dev Spaces. To help you learn how to deploy microservices written in any framework to AKS we've updated the SmartHotel360 back-end microservices source code and deployment process to optimize it for AKS. You can clone, fork, or download the AKS and Azure Dev Spaces demo on GitHub.
Azure Kubernetes Service gives developers the best experience for building microservices in any platform including Java, .NET Core, or Node.js, to name a few used in this demo's source code, using Kubernetes and containers. The diagram below shows a high-level snapshot of the back-end APIs housed in the AKS cluster once you deploy this repository's source code to AKS.
Sample queries shipped with the demo can be saved and executed in an AKS cluster to get deep visibility into how each service is running. The query below, for example, results with a bar chart showing how often a certain pattern appears in the execution logs.
Azure Dev Spaces provides a rapid, iterative Kubernetes development experience for teams. With minimal dev machine setup, you can iteratively run and debug containers directly in Azure Kubernetes Service. Develop on Windows, Mac, or Linux using familiar tools like Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, or the command line. The diagram below shows how the Visual Studio family of IDEs can connect to AKS to enable debugging within a developer’s Azure Dev Space without impacting production or teammate code.
The AKS Cluster created by the demo contains support for Azure Dev Spaces, so that you can debug the individual services live in the Kubernetes cluster. There's a pre-wired error in the hotels microservice you'll fix during the demo, then debug in your own Azure Dev Space to validate the fix worked.
The sample repository contains:
- The source code and deployment for the back-end services and the public web app.
- The demo script and the setup instructions, written in bash, so it can be easily executed on Linux, Mac, or in Windows using WSL.
- Helm charts for each service.
- Sample queries for use in with AKS Log Search.
- A preloader script that can be used to generate log/CPU data.
The SmartHotel360 public web site was originally written to demonstrate the features that make Azure App Service the best place in the cloud to host ASP.NET Core applications, with amazing diagnostics, deployment, and devops features.
AKS is a great place to host ASP.NET Core applications, too, so to give you great examples of both scenarios, we've moved the public web site into the AKS cluster for this sample. If you're investigating the variety of options for hosting your ASP.NET Core apps in Azure, you'll have the original App Service-focused version of the demo source code, and you'll learn from the new demo repository how to publish an ASP.NET Core app into AKS.
Azure Kubernetes Service brings so many amazing features for developers. The container health dashboard, deep log search features enabling you to really see how your code's executing in the cluster, and IDE/debugger integration that makes it possible for you to edit and debug code live in the cluster without impacting production or teammate code all make AKS the greatest experience for building apps with Kubernetes.
We hope this demo is useful in your process of learning how to publish microservices to AKS and to make the most use of the amazing portal and debugging features. As with all of the SmartHotel360 repositories, these are open and we encourage pull requests. If you experience any issues setting it up, send us an issue in GitHub and we'll resolve it quickly.
We hope you enjoy this AKS-optimized demonstration.
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Age is just a number, right? Nothing to fret over, right?
Wrong! In the business world, age discrimination can get you in big trouble. Just ask Texas Roadhouse.
Back in 2011, the EEOC came down on Texas Roadhouse claiming since 2007, the Louisville chain had discriminated against job applicants ages 40 and over denying employment based solely on their age.
Recently, Texas Roadhouse filed a lawsuit against the EEOC stating they failed to release documents pertaining to the investigation after multiple requests. (Read more about that here)
Additionally, Texas Roadhouse believes the EEOC violated the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). It has been suggested by Stephen Pence, the attorney representing Texas Roadhouse, that the initial investigation by the EEOC was unprovoked because there was not probable cause or any complaints registered.
Talk about an HR headache!
As HR professionals, we are here to help you avoid those nasty HR headaches especially those that come from an age discrimination claim. Integrity HR knows that the last thing you want on your daily agenda is to deal with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). No thank you!
So today, we’re going to give you 6 tips to help you protect your company from an age discrimination claim.
First, a little background information to get everyone on the same page.
In 1967, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) was passed to protect people who are 40 or older from discrimination because of age. The law also makes it illegal to retaliate against a person because the person complained about discrimination, filed a charge of discrimination, or participated in an employment discrimination investigation or lawsuit.
There are a slew of other laws that make it illegal to discriminate against someone on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin, obesity, pregnancy, disability and more. (Check out a list of laws enforced by the EEOC here)
Since these acts were passed and enacted, if a disgruntled employee feels like he or she was dealt injustice, they can file a claim with the EEOC. Once that happens, typically an investigation is launched, thus creating an HR headache and interference into your daily business activities.
As a company and employer, you must be careful with what you could portray to current employees and prospective employees. This means you must watch your language in your job advertisement, in the interview itself and even once the person is hired.
Let’s get to the tips.
6 Tips To Help You Protect Your Company from an Age Discrimination Claim
Tip #1: Check The Wording On Those Job Advertisements & Applications
So you want to hire a recent graduate? That’s great! But you can’t say that. Here are some things you can put in your job advertisement if you so desperately want a “young” person.
- Set a salary range balanced with the duties of the position.
- Use the phrase “entry-level position” instead of “seeking a recent college grad” to signal that this is not a high-paying job.
- Ask people to “refer friends and colleagues” without specifying an age range.
But let’s remember: Just like race, gender and religion, age should not factor into the hiring process. Instead, you should focus on ability, merit, skills, qualifications, education and experience that are tied to the requirements of the job.
And pretty please – do not have a line asking for the candidate’s age on the application. Delete that right now!
Tip #2: Be Careful What You Say In The Pre-Screen Interview or in the Rejection Call
Do not make offensive remarks about someone’s age that could lead to discrimination or harassment. Just check yourself before saying the first thing that comes to your mind.
Here are some good ones to avoid:
“You seem a little old to be applying for this job. Do you think you would fit in with the other employees?”
“We are looking for (young) individuals who can grow with the company.”
Tip #3: Tread Lightly When Age Is Mentioned In An Interview
We live in America and we are fortunate that we can ask a lot of the things that we want to. But you must be aware of the questions that are a lot riskier than others and the ones that are just flat out illegal.
If you want to avoid legal problems and costly litigation, get a list of appropriate questions and make sure to keep them focused to the job description. This will help you figure out if the candidate will be good fit for the job.
Make sure you don’t ask anything about age, race, religion, sex, national origin, and a couple other things that could get you in trouble. If the candidate mentions their age, simply move on. Do not write it down in your notes and if you do – write that the candidate stated their age. (Warning: Your interview notes will be evidence in the EEOC investigation.)
Tip #4: Get Your Polices In Line
From time to time, we are always surprised when we talk to employers and they say they don’t need an employee handbook because it will restrict them and cause problems.
Here’s the thing: you have rules in your workplace whether you write them down or not. The standards you set and share with your employees are policies in action.
Now we will give you this disclaimer right now: we are not attorneys.
We can tell you that not having an employee handbook does set policy. We have seen more problems for employers who do not have employee handbooks than those who have one.
The trick is keeping your employee handbook updated. An employee handbook that is not updated is going to cost you money and cost you problems.
If you haven’t taken a look at your employee handbook in the past year, then you need to do it now. Make sure you have anti-discrimination and harassment policies that specifically address age discrimination.
Also, take this time to analyze workplace policies with respect to hiring, compensation and benefits, to determine if there is any adverse impact on employees because of their age.
Tip #5: Make Your Anti-Age Discrimination Policies Known
This is a big one because … let’s all be honest – when was the last time your employees read the handbook? Heck! When was the last time you read it?
As the owner, manager or HR Professional, you need to inform your employees that discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated, including discrimination on the basis of age. This message should be included in training sessions, company wide meetings and maybe even posted on the bulletin board!
Increased employee awareness of age discrimination will decrease the probability that employees will engage in such behavior.
Tip #6: Document. Document. Document.
Just because you follow all the tips above, doesn’t mean your workplace won’t be investigated. What’s the best defense against an EEOC claim – documentation!
You need to actually use those employee files to keep up to date records on all employees. Important information to include would be documentation from the interview process, any performance issues, and absences/attendance issues. So dust those babies off and start putting paperwork in there!
Let’s wrap it up.
Keep in mind; it is the employer’s responsibility to make sure everyone within the organization abides by these policies and procedures.
There’s one thing that we didn’t list as a tip because it should go without saying. However, we going to say it anyway – just in case.
The main thing to do to avoid an age discrimination claim is this:
Don’t discriminate based on age.
Don’t do it on purpose, and don’t let it happen by being negligent. All too often we might let a great candidate pass us by, or a great manager not get promoted to a new and innovative position, because our predispositions and stereotypes make us believe that they are not up for the job. We may tell ourselves we are making wise decisions; we may have to question our judgment.
Additionally, as we said before, even if you follow these steps, it does not mean your company will not have a claim of age discrimination filed.
However, if these tips are practiced and incorporated into your company culture, you can significantly decrease the risk of checking your mail one afternoon with a letter from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission because you allegedly violated the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA).
So let’s all follow the HR rules so we can sleep better at night!
- Tips for Employers: Breastfeeding Mothers In The Workplace
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There is a growing movement that supports permanent protections for rivers within the Rights of Nature movement. This movement views nature and ecosystems as possessing fundamental rights, just as humans do. These rights take the form of legal personhood, and can be exercised in a court of law and through guardianship bodies established to oversee their implementation. The Rights of Nature offers a transformative alternative to existing environmental protection models, which have often failed to effectively prevent ecosystem degradation and destruction.
We launched the Universal Declaration on the Rights of Rivers, to spur and support this burgeoning movement. Around the world, Rights of Rivers are being recognized and secured at different levels, from the Supreme Courts to local resolutions by Indigenous councils.
However, this movement and concept of Rights of Rivers is still new, and in many parts of the world is yet to be known or understood. Communities traditionally have rights based approaches within their local laws and codes of conduct but are less aware of the more formal or legal processes that are underway to secure rights for rivers or nature.
Through the Transboundary Rivers of South Asia project supported by the Swedish Government, International Rivers developed a guide to understand these concepts, translated them into languages most used by communities we and our partners work with. The guide is intended as a tool to share and discuss on the need for permanent protections and the forms that this can take, including Rights of Rivers. This guide will draw on existing materials developed by International Rivers, in particular the Rights of Rivers report and Universal Declaration on the Rights of Rivers, and aim to make these resources more accessible through providing guidance and explanation of key concepts and case studies.
You can download the guide below in English / Hindi / Bengali / Nepali.
International Rivers’ South Asia program is part of the regional Transboundary Rivers of South Asia program. Supported by the Government of Sweden, TROSA is a collaboration with Oxfam, IUCN, ICIMOD and many local organizations that works on some of the more complex rivers in South and Southeast Asia: the Ganga, Brahmaputra and Meghna river systems, including their tributaries such as the Teesta, and Asia’s last last free flowing river, the Salween. The program aims to contribute to poverty reduction and marginalization among vulnerable river basin communities through increased access to and control over riverine water resources on which their livelihoods depend.
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Year-on-year inflation in Germany rose to 7.4% in April, its highest level in more than forty years, mainly due to war in ukraineAccording to the final figures released today by the Federal Statistics Office (Destatis).
Compared to March, the consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.8%, the statement said, adding that “the rate of inflation reached a new maximum for the second consecutive month in unified Germany,” said Destatis president Georg Thiel. Insisted. In March itself, inflation rose to 7.3%, mainly due to rise in prices of energy products.
Energy prices in particular have risen sharply since the start of the war and have had a significant impact on the rate of inflation.
The last time such a high rate of inflation was recorded in former West Germany was in the autumn of 1981, when oil prices also rose sharply. First Gulf War between Iraq and Iran.
Also there are supply problems due to disruptions in supply chains due to the coronavirus pandemic and significant price increases in previous economic phases.
As a result of war and crisis situations, not only energy products, but also other goods, such as food, became more expensive for consumers.
Goods prices increased by 12.2% from April 2021 to a year later. After rising 39.5% in March, energy became expensive 35.3% year-on-year.
energy price rebound
light diesel prices Heating practically doubled with an increase of 98.6%, while fuel and natural gas also became more expensive by 38.5% and 47.5% respectively.
The increase in the prices of other energy products was also much higher than in general inflation: thus, for example, solid fuels became 23.9% more expensive and Electricity, 19.3%.
This increase in the prices of energy products was influenced by various factors: in addition to those gained from war and crisis, Tax on CO2 increased from 25 to 30 euros per ton at the beginning of the year,
Oil, meat, milk and eggs, the most expensive products
Food became 8.6% more expensive for German households in April, reinforcing the upward trend in prices after a 6.2% increase in March. Prices increased in all food groups.
Significantly more expensive were fats and oils -27.3% -, meat and meat derivatives -11.8% – dairy products and eggs -9.4% – and fresh vegetables -9, 3% -.
goods other than energy and food, such as Vehicle -8.9%– and computer equipment -8.0%-.
Overall, consumables prices increased 16% year-over-year and consumer durables prices increased 5.2%.
Without taking into account the impact of energy, the inflation rate would have been 4.3% in April and 3.8% without counting energy and food. Services increased 3.2% year-over-year.
loss net fareimportant because they represent a substantial portion of household consumption expenditure, They became 1.6% more expensive and thus curbed general inflation.
In addition, telecommunications – 1.1% – and services to social institutions – 2.6% were cheaper, due to the application of care sector reforms approved later in June last year.
On the other hand, some services such as maintenance and repair of homes -12.2% and vehicles -6.1% – became notably more expensive.
The harmonized CPI for Germany, which is calculated using community criteria, rose 7.8% on a year-on-year basis in April and 0.7% over the previous month.
Inflation in Germany rose to 7.4 percent, highest in 40 years
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This interesting and unusual surname has two possible origins. Firstly, it may be a patronymic form of Venner, an occupational name for a huntsman, from the Old French "veneo(u)r", a huntsman, plus the patronymic suffix "-s", son of; hence, "son of the huntsman". However, in some instances, the name may be of topographical origin from someone who lived in a fen or marsh, from the Olde English pre 7th Century "fenn", marsh, plus "-er-", dweller at, and "-s", which when attached to a topographical feature, means "of that place".The surname first appears in the late 12th Century (see below), while other early examples of the surname include David le Venur, mentioned in the Assize Court Rolls of Yorkshire in 1219, and William le Venur, recorded in the Curia Rolls of Sussex in 1219, while Adam le Venour appears in the "Minister's Accounts of the earldom of Cornwall" (Hertfordshire) in 1297. One John Venners married Ann Hall on August 10th 1658, at St. Bartholomew the Less, London. The Coat of Arms most associated with the family depicts on a red shield, three gold bends and a chief per fess, ermine and silver. The first recorded spelling of the family name is shown to be that of Walter le Veneur, which was dated 1195, in the "Pipe Rolls of Cambridgeshire", during the reign of King Richard 1, known as "Richard the Lionheart", 1189 - 1199. Surnames became necessary when governments introduced personal taxation. In England this was known as Poll Tax. Throughout the centuries, surnames in every country have continued to "develop" often leading to astonishing variants of the original spelling.
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T-shirt is a common outfit to have in your wardrobe, which means t-shirt printing is a popular business in the world. For people who want to go into the business of printing shirts, either for personal or commercial purposes, one of the things you need is a t shirt maker machine. No one venturing into this business is complete without them.
However, as much as it’s important to own one of these, it’s also necessary to ensure that you’re purchasing a good t-shirt printer. Doing that will guarantee the quality of your work.
If you’re confused on what to look out for when buying a t-shirt maker, you’re in the right place. We’ve put together some factors that you need to pay attention to and we believe reading this article will help you make the right decision. Let’s dive in!
What you should look out for in a t-shirt maker machine
This is honestly a no-brainer. If you want to produce a t-shirt of great quality, then you need a machine of great quality as well. Low quality machines will only produce poor prints on the shirts and this is bad for business.
Truth is, there are different options to choose from, and some of these might not meet up to standard. But how can you tell them apart? For one, you should always opt for machines with steel frames instead of plastic, as the former is more durable. You should also go for manufacturers that offer a warranty over their product.
Temperature is very important when printing on a t-shirt, which is why you need to pay attention to the temperature of any printing machine before purchasing one. To print on t-shirts, you need a printing machine that can produce heat up to 350°F. Anything lower than that is bad for your business.
Also, besides confirming that the temperature is on par, you have to confirm that the heat is evenly distributed across the equipment. Even heat distribution will guarantee that all your printing works come out well, so you have to pay attention to that.
The third but not the least important factor that you need to consider is the pressure of your pressing machine. If you’re using a manual press, confirm that the pressure knobs are easy to adjust. With these knobs, you can apply the correct pressure while printing on your t-shirts.
This is another factor that should determine the kind of pressing machine you’ll get. The number of shirts you’ll be working on should come into play when choosing a t-shirt maker machine. For smaller orders, you might need a smaller machine. But as you begin to receive more orders, it may be time for you to get a pressing machine that will cater for the high volume of t-shirts.
Overall, let’s not forget that you need to get a machine that’s easy to use, especially if you’re just starting out in the business. As you get better, you can decide to upgrade to more complex equipment. Also, if you aren’t sure how to handle a t-shirt maker machine, you can get a trainer who will put you through.
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Developers were not consulted before the Coalition announced plans to change the classification of video games with loot boxes.
The federal government undertook a broad-ranging review of the classification system in December 2019, with submissions open until February 2020.
Since then, the government has not responded to the submissions, despite bringing in the Online Safety Act in the interim two years. The act relies on the system to determine what content can be viewed online and what social media platforms must remove.
Ron Curry, the CEO of the Interactive Games and Entertainment Association, said the organisation had worked closely with the Coalition government on the 2019 review and was still waiting to see the results
Communications minister, Paul Fletcher, said a re-elected Coalition government would update Australia’s classification code which, apart from allowing R-ratings for video games in 2013, has not been updated since the VHS era.
Labor’s shadow minister for communications, Michelle Rowland, said the announcement showed the government wasn’t serious about protecting consumers, or it would not have sat on the classification review for two years or “waited until the eve of an election” to make the announcement.
Samantha Floreani, the program lead at Digital Rights Watch, said the classification system is “outdated and not fit for purpose”
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Global Justice Ecology Project partners with Margaret Prescod’s Sojourner Truth show on KPFK–Pacifica Los Angeles radio show for a weekly Earth Minute on Tuesdays and a weekly 12 minute Environment Segment every Thursday.
Go to the link below and scroll to minute 30:04 to listen to this week’s Earth Minute:
KPFK Earth Minute Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Text from this week’s Earth Minute:
On March 10th, Members of the Stop Suncor and Tar Sands Coalition, including the American Indian Movement and other groups, occupied the site of a Suncor Energy oil spill on the shore of Colorado’s Sand Creek.
Suncor Energy boasts of being the first corporation to begin extracting the tar sands in Athabasca, leading to the deforestation of thousands of square miles of Boreal forest and the destruction of First Nations cultures. Suncor produces more than 90,000 barrels of oil per day at its refinery in Commerce City, Colorado.
Tessa McLean of the American Indian Movement said, “the oil that’s being spilled here came from Athabasca, a First Nations community. My people up are suffering there because of the oil we’re refining here.”
Deanna Meyer of Deep Green Resistance Colorado added, “Suncor has so poisoned this land that oil is bubbling up through numerous burst sub-surface pipelines. Benzene levels in this water—that fish, ducks, geese, beavers and other beings depend on—are 100 times the safety limit.”
While the spill was first reported last November 27th, it is believed to have begun in February 2011.
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Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has made it mandatory for certain types of commercial vessels to install float-free emergency position-indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs) to ensure the safety of the crew and passengers on vessels in distress.
Scheduled to be effective from 1 January 2021, the rule will cover the fishing, passenger and non-passenger domestic commercial vessels that are equal to or bigger than 12m in length and operate beyond two nautical miles from land.
It will also include the fishing, passenger and non-passenger domestic commercial vessels that are less than 12m in length and with operation in restricted offshore waters and without any level flotation.
All hire and drive vessels operating in restricted offshore waters, which are equal to or more than 12m long, or less than 12m with no level flotation will also be required to adhere to the new mandate.
New, existing and transitional vessels, as well as vessels that have been exempted from the requirement to have a certificate of survey, will also be covered by the new rule.
However, the rule will not include vessels without level flotation that are less than 12m in length and operating in D and E waters.
It also exempts coastal life rafts and follows RBs, offering significant safety advantages to crew and passengers on vessels in distress.
This change to safety requirements is in response to tragic incidents where commercial vessels sank quickly and the master and crew were not able to deploy their EPIRB in time.
AMSA Standards general manager Brad Groves said: “If a vessel rapidly capsizes or sinks, the survival of the passengers and crew depends on the transmission of a distress signal.
“A float-free auto-activating EPIRB can send a call for help within minutes of being submerged in water, without any action by the crew.”
AMSA further noted that a two-year transition period will be provided to the operators to comply with the new rule, which is expected to prevent the kind of incidents where commercial vessels sank quickly and the master and crew were not able to deploy their EPIRB in time.
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Dogs have a very inquisitive nature and danger is a strange concept. Some strange object? They’re chewing on it already.This makes for a possibility of potential physical harm. Sometimes, minor emergencies might arise and all you need is basic knowledge of pet first aid.
So, here is some essential pet first aid information that you should know:
- Noting the signs
There’s a possibility that you didn’t see what happened, and this is why noting signs is essential. For starters, you have to know your pet’s regular behavior.If he’s acting out of character, then there might be something wrong and you should start probing. Factors like a sudden change in appetite, smell, or behavior can indicate something out of the ordinary.
Furthermore, a sign like gasping or panting, could imply airway blockage, throwing up could indicate food poisoning, and so on.
- Checking For a Pulse
Just like it is in humans, knowing how to check for a pulse in your pet is essential. The upper third of your pup’s thigh region is the best place to check.Simply curl your hand on the thigh and squeeze gently from underneath. The artery which transports oxygenated blood should be pulsing.
It is advisable to use any finger apart from the thumb for this because the thumb has a strong pulse too, and may affect the accurate gauging of your pet’s pulse.To get the number of beats per minute, simply time the pulse for 15 seconds and multiply this by 4.
- Muzzling Your Pet
When a dog is frightened or in pain, they might likely bite. Muzzling your pet is something you should be able to do.
However, if your pet is panting, muzzling is out of the question, since they need that air source. Since he’d most likely be on the floor, gently approach and encourage him to place his nose in the muzzle.Once that’s done, clip the muzzle on and ensure that it is snug. Not too tight, but not so loose that he can pull it off.
- Dealing With a Choking Hazard
A choking hazard can successfully block your pet’s airway and prevent him from breathing easily.Some clear signs of choking or airway obstruction include extreme distress, apparent choking sounds, continuous coughing and he may also rub his face along the ground.
The easiest way to dislodge a potential choking hazard involves two simple steps:
- Suspend your pet in the air upside down, holding up their back legs.
- Note the area where the ribs end and the abdomen starts, and then firmly deliver a blow to that area.
- Repeat that about four times.
Another method is the Heimlich maneuver.
- Transporting Your Dog
A major section of pet first aid entails carrying your pup the proper way. When transporting your pup,
- Slide your dominant arm gently underneath your dog’s chest and let it remain between his front lungs.
- Lift him gently, and let his backside cozy between your arm and body, for extra support.
- Place your dominant arm behind his back legs, and use your other arm to wrap and support the front of the chest.
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A new hybrid Porsche 911 built for the Nürburgring 24 Hours could hint at the German firm’s future plans for a return to the prototype ranks.
Based on the GT3-RSR, the 911 GT3-R Hybrid utilises the flywheel energy storage system developed by Williams Hybrid Power for Formula 1.
Porsche Motorsport boss Hartmut Kristen is keen on hybrid systems.
“We have the greatest opportunity in decades for motor sport to again become a laboratory for automotive development,” he said.
Porsche boss Michael Macht hinted in December that the company was evaluating its first bid for outright Le Mans honours since its 1998 victory.
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Antifa stands for “anti-fascist,” and is predominantly a social movement as opposed to an organized group. FBI Director Christopher Wray said of Antifa in September, 2020 during testimony to the House Homeland Security Committee, that the intelligence community considers Antifa to be an ideology, and not an organization:
The modern American Antifa movement started when a group named Anti-Racist Action confronted neo-Nazi skinheads at punk shows in the 1980s. It took its inspiration from those who fought European fascists in the 1920s and 30s, and became a watchdog with an eye on the creeping American fascism of the right wing.
I remember first learning of Antifa back in the early 2000s, during my time as a street medic in the anti-globalization activist movement against the WTO and others. The black bloc would routinely appear at protests that had been peaceful for hours, and suddenly set off a confrontation with the riot cops that would send teargas flying and everyone scrambling for cover. It was annoying as fuck and pretty much never failed.
As one of the most extreme factions on the left, its adherents are few in number. They were far to the left of my own politics in my youthful 20s, and I’m much more centrist now in my 40s. I’ve been an avid volunteer in activist circles and Democratic electoral politics for over 20 years and have never met an advocate of Antifa. They’re not endorsed by or supported anywhere within the Democratic party that I have ever been aware of.
Antifa is a scapegoat
Antifa makes for a good smear campaign though, as well as a convenient far-left entity with a kernel of truth (i.e., the movement technically exists) to use as a scapegoat. In fact that script has been used so often it’s a veritable cliché at this point: the white supremacist group the Proud Boys announced their intention to camouflage themselves as Antifa on January 3, 2020 — 3 days before the assault on the Capitol on January 6 after which the right wing has tried, laughably, to sell a narrative that Antifa and BLM staged the coup attempt as a false flag operation.
Beyond the utter obviousness of publicizing your strategy beforehand, there is the glaring logical flaw presented by motive: why would Black Lives Matter endanger their own Black lives to prevent their own Democratic president from being certified?! Not to mention the absurdity of claiming that the sea of white faces who stormed the Capitol were the sudden new pale leadership of the notoriously Black Black Lives Matter crowd.
And of course, there’s the self-evident self-own of the anti-Antifa crowd: when you solve for the mathematical cancellation of two negatives, we find that those who oppose Antifa label themselves as fascists.
Antifa is a sort of Bigfoot for the right wing to postulate as being responsible for everything in their web of conspiracy theories. Pay no attention to the shriveled old wizards behind the curtains.
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If you have no clue what to do in life and you are feeling stuck in a rut, without any direction or vision or goals, here are 5 steps you can take to get unstuck and find clarity.
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1. Do Some Journaling And Self Reflection
In order to really dive deep within yourself and discover what you want to do in life, you need to take some time alone and do some self-reflection.
Try traveling or spending some time in nature, to help you get in touch with your inner self.
Once you take some alone time and you get into that self-reflective state, do some journaling.
Write down your thoughts, your dreams, your frustrations, how do you feel right now. It is surprising how much we can learn about ourselves if we put our thoughts on the paper and read them later on.
This exercise will help you to get in touch with your inner guidance system, your intuition, your creative ideas, your hidden desires and to search for the answers you need.
2. Create A Vision Board And Envision Your Dream Life
Once you have done the journaling exercises, it is time for you to clarify what you want and to create a vision for your life.
Reach out for you journal again but this time write down what your ideal life would look like, what lifestyle you would like to have, what your ideal day would look and feel like, what would be your dream job. Once you have written it down, make it “visual” and “official” by creating a vision board.
Do not be afraid to dream big because this exercise will help you to discover what is it that you truly want and need in your life to make it more fulfilling and to be happy.
3. Set The Goals That Will Help You Get There
Once you have a vision for your dream life, it is time to take the next step: create an action plan to make them happen!
This step is very important because a good action plan will make sure that you set the right goals which will be achievable and help you to build an extraordinary life: the one you pinned on your vision board.
Take a look at your vision board and read the vision of your dream life carefully.
You need to get clarity about two things:
What is it that you want?
What action steps do you need to take that will help you get what you want?
Let’s say for example that you have many travel destinations on your vision board and in your dream life vision, you wrote that you would travel around the world or to specific places.
Now we know what is that you want deep inside of your heart and soul: you want to travel!
Traveling would make your life much more enriching, adventurous, joyful, exciting, and happier. The next step is to create an action plan with concrete steps that can help you travel more and make your dream come true.
Now, you need to write on the paper all the ideas that come to your mind of how you can achieve this goal, like for example, in order to travel more in your life, you could:
- Find a job that includes traveling for work
- Save some money each month for your dream vacation
- Decide to draw your savings and spend one year traveling
- Start a business which will help you earn more money so that you can travel
- Start working on weekends or evenings or create some additional source of income (like teaching a foreign language, giving tuitions, selling your handicraft products, offering some service in your community) so that you can afford more traveling.
And so on…
This exercise you can do with any of your desired goals and dreams. Write down at least ten different ideas how you could make your dreams a reality. The more, the better!
4. Test Drive Your Ideas
Once you have all your ideas on how you could make your dreams a reality on the paper, you need to size them on one or few that will work best for you, considering your current responsibilities, circumstances, and resources (money, time).
It is important that you start actually doing the things and that you start taking action because otherwise you will keep on (only) dreaming about your dream life!
So, test drive those ideas. Try them out. They might work. If they don’t work, cross them and try some other ideas from your list.
In order to live your dreams you will need to invest time and money and effort, but imagine how would you feel and how your life would look and how happy you would be if you make it happen and it will keep you motivated.
5. Get Some Tools And Guidance
What is it that you really want? What steps do you need to take to achieve your goals?
Think about how to explore all the creative ideas and possibilities for making your dreams a reality with the limitations and resources (money, time, people) that you have in your life right now.
Read personal growth books, attend personal growth workshops, listen to some good motivational speeches.
If you want long term and step by step guidance to achieve your desired goals and make your dreams a reality, hire a life coach.
Alternatively, sign up for online classes, events and webinars that you can watch straight from your home!
Bear in mind that if you change nothing, nothing will change. It is time for you to get unstuck and create an extraordinary life!
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NEW DELHI (AP) — The Indian rupee fell to an all-time low Tuesday against the U.S. dollar amid worries that Turkey’s growing financial crisis could spread to other developing-world economies.
Indian Economic Affairs Secretary Subhash Chander Garg told reporters that there was “nothing at this stage to worry” about after the rupee reached 70.1 to the dollar earlier in the day. He said the dip resulted from “external factors.”
The rupee ended the day at 69.93 per dollar, down 110 paise or 1.6 percent. It was the currency’s biggest one-day drop in five years. The rupee has lost about 8 percent of its value this year.
Garg said the country had sufficient foreign exchange reserves to weather the downturn.
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Turkey’s central bank has been unable to stop a sharp plunge in the lira, pushing the value of the dollar higher and driving down emerging-market currencies from South Africa to Mexico.
Rajnish Kumar, chairman of the State Bank of India, said he believed the rupee would stabilize at around 69-70 to the dollar, the Press Trust of India news agency reported.
Turkey’s economy has been troubled for years, but the latest crisis was set off by worries over President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s economic policies and a trade dispute with the United States. Turkey’s government has so far refused to raise interest rates to prop up the currency, fearing a political backlash if it causes the economy to slow.
The falling rupee, which will make Indian exports cheaper on overseas markets, was welcomed by one of India’s top industrialists.
“With this boost to India’s export competitiveness could we now convince global companies that it’s time to switch to India for world-scale, export-focused manufacturing?” Anand Mahindra, the executive chairman of the Mahindra Group, said on Twitter. Mahindra’s interests range from cars to construction equipment to insurance.
India’s manufacturing economy has long been overshadowed by China’s.
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BEIRUT, Lebanon (WOMENSENEWS)–If street fashion is considered a gauge, Lebanon might be mistaken for an oasis of emancipation for Arab women.
Given the dominant stereotypes that prevail in most Western countries towards Arab societies, people are often surprised to see that the dress code in Beirut is diverse and that women cover up in various ways.
Dress code, however, is not the same as legal rights.
Here in the Land of Cedar, no law criminalizes violence against women; our constitution is widely interpreted as sanctifying domestic privacy. All this means no real possibility exists in Lebanon to intervene to protect a woman in her home, which is where women the world over are most at risk of violence.
The Lebanese women’s movement is working to change this.
A bill that proposes criminalizing physical, mental and sexual abuse of women, along with marital rape, recently came up for discussion in Parliament, which created an outcry from state religious leaders who prevented the bill’s passage. These opponents assailed the bill as an attempt to "destroy" the Lebanese social fabric, an attack on the family unit that minimized the authority of a father.
Religious authorities resorted to the much-used argument of calling the bill an imposition of the West, even though it’s been supported for years by a Lebanese coalition of 41 legal and women’s rights groups.
Not only does the criminal code not protect women from violence, articles 507 and 508 do not consider marital rape as a crime. In fact, Article 522 stipulates that the state will not prosecute a rapist and will nullify his conviction if the rapist marries his victim.
An article that allows for lenient treatment of perpetrators of so-called honor crimes–where women are slain by family members to protect or clear a family’s honor–was only recently erased from the criminal code.
The Lebanese women’s movement has been resisting pressure to stop advocating for and claiming our rights, and we have gotten better organized.
KAFA, a Lebanese association for women’s rights based in Beirut, just launched a campaign during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence (Nov. 25 through Dec. 10) to criminalize marital rape.
The campaign was coupled with an evening organized by the Lebanese feminist collective Nasawiya to raise awareness. That event coincided with the third annual One Day One Struggle, a day dedicated to highlighting sexuality issues in what organizers describe as Muslim societies.
That night, an untitled play performed by the theater band Live Lactic Culture dramatized the daily life of a married couple in Lebanon. Domestic bliss at the beginning of the marriage deteriorated over the course of performance as the husband became increasingly violent and authoritarian. In one scene toward the end, the husband ordered his wife to go wait for him on their bed. The play ends with a woman stranded in a marriage that has descended into verbal, physical and sexual violence.
The play succeeded in showing the gradual way a relationship can degrade. People often wonder how and why women stay in abusive relationships. This play dramatizes how it doesn’t necessarily happen brutally or overnight. Sometimes it escalates slowly. A rude comment here, a push there can slowly eat away at a woman’s self-confidence, all the more if she knows there are no legal protections available to her.
Audience Open Mic
The play was performed on a night when the microphone was open to audience members, who came on stage to role-play and discuss what they thought the woman should do, or how they thought the situation could be solved. This spurred more reactions and debate. The audience was mostly young and included men and women who expressed a diversity of views.
Some participants felt strongly about the need for the woman to resist.
Others raised the problems in doing that: the woman’s financial dependence, her lack of supportive family members to help her out, a void of legal and public protections. Standing up for herself, some audience members said, could mean risking her life.
The evening also provided an airing of common Lebanese questions about marital rape. Shouldn’t women be careful about who they marry in the first place? Isn’t having sex a wifely duty after all?
Two members of the collective Nasawiya engaged in the question and answer sessions, giving relevant, well documented and precise answers. Often they responded to patriarchical attitudes by drawing from the human-rights premise that women are humans who deserve to be treated as men’s equal in accordance with many international treaties and covenants.
To the idea that sexual relations are a wifely duty that women must bear, for instance, they emphasized that women had a right to a private life, to live free from violence and that the integrity of their bodies should be respected,
This is the kind of public discussion we need at this point; to build public understanding of why and how Lebanon’s criminal code must be changed.
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Paola Salwan Daher is a women’s rights and BDS (boycott, divest, sanction) activist, a blogger and a writer currently living in Beirut, Lebanon. She’s a member of the feminist collective Nasawiya. You can read her two blogs at www.cafethawra.blogspot.com and www.myrrhandmint.tumblr.com
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The Cosyfeet Viva and Vamos shoes
New shoe helps older women stay active
Researchers and a shoe manufacturer have joined forces to create shoes to help older women stay active and keep playing sport.
The University of Exeter and shoemaker Cosyfeet received funding from Innovate UK to develop the shoes, to support healthy ageing.
The design was developed using surveys, focus groups, lab and mechanical tests and Exeter's state-of-the-art VSimulator.
The Sport Active collection is now on sale, providing comfortable footwear for older women playing court sports such as tennis, badminton and netball.
"This was a true collaboration, bringing together Cosyfeet's expertise in developing comfortable shoes for older adults, and our experience of quantifying the demands on joints and footwear during exercise," said Dr Sharon Dixon, of the University of Exeter.
"The process began with the joint development of an initial prototype, and changes were made based on feedback and physical tests in the lab and the VSimulator.
"The result is a wider shoe with stability and traction characteristics informed by user groups, biomechanical and mechanical testing.
"We found that less aggressive lateral stability was required for older compared with young players, likely influenced by lower joint range of movement.
"We hope the Viva and Vamos shoes will help active older women continue playing sport."
Women involved in the study were aged 55-70, and their input included both physical testing and surveys regarding footwear needs and requirements.
Mechanical testing to assess grip was carried out at the University of Sheffield, and the results show the shoes have good grip in both wet and dry conditions.
Cosyfeet Managing Director Andrew Pierce said: "At Cosyfeet our focus is on providing footwear designed to accommodate and support swollen feet, a condition often associated with the elderly.
"Working with the research team from the University of Exeter has provided us with the unique opportunity to introduce sports footwear into our range that has been specially designed and fully tested for the more mature wearer.
"It has been interesting and rewarding to combine the design and shoemaking skills from our expert craftspeople with the knowledge acquired from the laboratory testing conducted by the University of Exeter; and we are delighted with outcome.
"The new Cosyfeet Sport Active collection launches for spring 2022 and combines excellent comfort and support for the older foot while providing a high level of sports performance.
"This is ideal for those of our customers who wish to participate in sports and enjoy a more active lifestyle for longer."
The Sport Active range is a result of the work first featured on https://www.exeter.ac.uk/news/research/title_825377_en.html
The project built on pilot work funded through the University of Exeter EPSRC Impact Acceleration Account, and was performed by Research Associate Dr Jo Reeves.
The shoes are available to buy at https://www.cosyfeet.com/sport-active
Date: 17 March 2022
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Body fluids of the northern sea urchin became acidified when the urchins lived in ocean acidification conditions for 5 weeks. (Laboratory study)
Sea urchins living in ocean acidification conditions for 45 days grew less. They were able to actively maintain the pH outside the cells in their bodies. (Laboratory study)
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Blue mussels grew and calcified 7 times faster in the Kiel Fjord (Baltic Sea), where low pH (ocean acidification) conditions prevailed, than at an outer fjord site where pH levels were higher In addition, the mussels were able to outcompete barnacles at the inner fjord, low pH site. Thus, blue ...
Shell growth of blue mussels from the Baltic Sea decreased under ocean acidification conditions. Data suggest that the reduced shell growth under severe acidification did not result from metabolic depression but from increased cellular energy demand and nitrogen loss. (Laboratory study)
Deep-water prawns (Pandalus borealis) exposed to severely acidified seawater (pH 6.86) for 16 days were able to compensate by accumulate buffering bicarbonate ions at levels comparable to those reported for shallow-living decapod crustaceans. (Laboratory study)
The Arctic spider crab (Hyas araneus) appears to have a threshold of ocean acidification beyond which it fails to acclimate. In a 10-week experiment, it had a limited ability to adjust to effects of ocean acidification with and without also experiencing a warmer temperature. (Laboratory study)
When the Gulf toadfish was exposed to levels of ocean acidification that are projected to occur by 2300, it lost greater amounts of bicarbonate ions through its intestine. (Laboratory study)
When quahogs and eastern oysters were exposed to a combination of warmer temperatures and ocean acidification for 15 weeks, shell hardness decreased in both species. By itself, ocean acidification had a small effect on the physiology and metabolism of both species, but it improved survival in oysters. (Laboratory study)
Experiments with quahogs exposed to trace metal pollutants under ocean acidification conditions revealed complex interactions and indicated that variations in environmental CO2 may modulate the biological effects of trace metals. (Laboratory study)
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Celebrating the Career of Dr. Nancy E. Gwinn, Retiring Director of Smithsonian Libraries
This month, the Smithsonian celebrates the career of Dr. Nancy E. Gwinn, retiring Director of Smithsonian Libraries. Gwinn’s Smithsonian career began in 1984 when she joined the Libraries, becoming director in 1997. During her tenure, she has made significant contributions to the Smithsonian, the global library community, and the Biodiversity Heritage Library (BHL).
As the director of the Smithsonian Libraries, home to BHL’s headquarters, Gwinn has played a vital role in the founding and development of BHL. She was instrumental in securing dedicated funding for the program at Smithsonian Libraries and founding and expanding the BHL Secretariat. Through her service as the Chair (2012-2017) and Immediate Past-Chair (2017-2019) of the BHL Executive Committee, Gwinn provided key leadership for BHL’s strategic direction and the growth and stewardship of the consortium’s partnerships.
Martin R. Kalfatovic, the current BHL Program Director, noted: “In her service to BHL, Nancy provided invaluable direct guidance on many aspects of BHL, particularly in the development of the BHL governance model. My predecessor, Tom Garnett, and I both benefited from Nancy’s ability to see the big picture and keep BHL moving forward. As BHL continues to grow and expand, Nancy’s legacy will remain a motivating force.”
In addition to her significant contributions to BHL, Gwinn’s leadership brought the Smithsonian Libraries to a new level of activity and recognition. During her career:
- The Libraries became the Smithsonian’s principal resource for digital access to its collections, including the creation of new tools for scholars and students.
- The preservation program grew beyond the Book Conservation Laboratory to incorporate environmental monitoring and preservation microfilming.
- The Libraries established its first Advisory Board and inaugurated an energetic advancement program, raising nearly $20,000,000 to support new programs and operations.
- The Libraries successfully promoted new awareness and use of its unique special collections, world’s fairs and historical trade catalogs.
- In 1991, the Libraries acquired an exhibition gallery in the National Museum of American History and initiated an exhibition, publication, and outreach program to bring its treasures to a broad audience.
- The Libraries launched fellowship and intern programs to bring researchers and budding librarians to work with staff and collections.
Please join us in thanking Dr. Gwinn for her dedication and impact on librarianship, the Smithsonian, and BHL. Her passion and leadership will continue to inspire the many who were fortunate to know and work with her. We at BHL send Dr. Gwinn our heartfelt gratitude and best wishes in retirement.
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Due to the Digital Era, learning frontiers seem to vanish and the perspectives towards an internationalised education are widening. In this article we try to answer some questions regarding to how, from a european standpoint, learning models are facing today’s society demands and how does the educational technology answer to all those new necessities.
1.- Social changes. New needs generate new educational models
Current society’s shifting shape and the generation of needs
Europe’s society is facing several challenges. These are some of the main issues:
Global knowledge-based economy.
The global economic crisis and new emerging markets.
The adjusting of technology to the Digital Era.
on for an economic recovery of Europe.
The main goal is building a sustainable and competitive European society to face internationalisation. Globalised world is a big challenge for the educational paradigm which implies new ways of understanding.
The response from the basis. The changing educational model
In 2009, “Education and Training 2020” set four common European Union objectives to address challenges in education and training systems by 2020 :
Making lifelong learning and mobility a reality.
Improving the quality and efficiency of education and training.
online accrediting equity, social cohesion, and active citizenship.
for creativity and innovation, including entrepreneurship, at all levels of education and training.
The role of education, in general, and in Higher Education specifically, is to ensure an inclusive society based on civic values. A humanized and cultured society is capable of absorbing setbacks and move towards excellence.
The online model as an educational inducement
We are living the dawning of the so-called Fourth Revolution, a digital one, characterized by a fusion of technologies. How is this Digital Era affecting the world of education? We are facing the birth of technologies such as the Virtual and Augmented realities, Artificial Intelligence, robotics, the proliferation of mobile computing devices in our daily life, etc. but how are the online HEI facing it?
These institutions are taking all of this facilitating tools and applying them to the learning scenario. We see the results in the shape of Open Educational Resources (OER), Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC), Personalized Open Online Resources (POOC), and so on, thus they are reshaping the idea of education as we once knew it. Gamification is one of the latest radical concepts in the educational paradigms which is step by step being implemented despite the old traditional models’ reticences.
2.- Socioeducational challenges and the online model implementation
Educating teachers. Adaptation to the online model and the ICTs
The role of the teacher is evolving. Ancient educational models were based upon the idea of the teacher as the center of the classroom and the educational plan. This learning hierarchy has changed and the most significant responsible for that shift may be the integration of new technologies and the online model. Actually, teachers who are working or about to work in a distance model based educational institution, must recycle their skills and adapt themselves to the online requirements. Most of them have a quick adaptation because they have learnt in online related environments, but certain tools and skills are required as the teacher is intended to be a facilitator, counselor, assessor and researcher, specifically:
Balancing the relationship between the individual and the group.
Using several forms of communication and being quick in the response.
Coordinating collaborative asynchronous and ubiquitous activities.
Managing online submissions, archives and its feedback processes.
Designing which content will be available for the students and its format.
Readapting ways and contents to the online model. The reshaping of the Higher Education Institutions inner core
The online model has its own idiosyncrasy and the different materials and educational practices have had to be readapted to it. Keeping learners engaged is a challenge both on online and face to face models, but electronic learning and new technologies help to increase an exploitation of time that reflects in the course success. One of the main differences between both models is the nonexistence of a physical classroom in which interactions between the teacher and the students are common. The online model uses resources such as the forums or virtual discussion pools in order to achieve the same opinions exchange between the students and the teacher. Other interrelation resources are collaborative tasks such as the working groups.
Learning resources are another challenge which has been more than well adapted to the online model. This is a field in which new technologies have had a great importance, and these materials are being updated with the latest innovation tools.
Internationalisation is a critical concept in the development of education. It has always been important as synergies between countries mean an increase of the learning environments’ quality, but nowadays and altogether with the new needs of the Global Information Society, it has become a must for any HEI. Student and staff mobility, networking, participating in congresses and exposing results, research linked to international universities and other initiatives are crucial aspects.
3.- The response to the challenges of the online higher educational models
Implementation of new technologies
There are several educational challenges regarding online, open and flexible learning. Traditional institutions are trying to adapt the synergies between face to face education and their relationship with higher education related technologies. But, what about the online based HEI? The implementation of new technologies in the learning landscape has become the core of the innovation challenge in education.
This fact implies the development of new capacities but also the establishment of priorities. We could say that new technologies must adapt to the learning models but, what does it happen when these new technologies change the educational model? Then we find a dramatic turn on the events. This fact implies a need for continuous adapted learning.
Continuous adapted learning
It is mandatory to find an equilibrium between rapidly obsolete technologies, latest technologies (both related to software and hardware) and the equality and accessibility between HEI enrolled students. This must be one of the biggest challenges regarding the implementation of ICTs and technological novelties. The key and response to this fact are to absorb new technological advances and to achieve a good and prevailing educational model which can be updated with the implementation of new learning easing devices and programs.
Accreditation, Quality Assurance and Recognition
The increasing implementation of e-learning and the use of online resources in both conventional and distance education models has had an impact on perceptions of distance education.
Nevertheless, there is a need for online accrediting models regarding equal and ensure the quality of the distance models and eradicating the scepticism towards them.
There is also a struggle related to the recognition of the online higher education studies in some countries which have still a closed policy regarding openness. This is one of the internationalisation barriers to be overthrown.
We can try drawing an answer to this challenging Europe’s (and international) educational landscape through the foresight of these social changes and its demands, and preparing tomorrow’s learning ground to be farmed with the latest pedagogical responses. Answering with proper educational models prepared for the ICT based society, reinforcing the online model implementation working for a recognition of the degrees and looking forward to covering working world demands, are key aspects for the success of this future scenario.
Official Journal of the European Union, “Council conclusions of 12 May 2009 on a strategic framework for European cooperation in education and training (‘ET 2020’)”, 2009/C 119/02, OJ C 119, 28.5.2009, p. 2–10. Available at: http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/ALL/?uri=CELEX%3A52009XG0528(01)
Desirée Gómez is a specialist in educational innovation within the Generation and Knowledge Transfer Operational Group of the UOC eLearning Innovation Center. She carries out tasks of spotting and analysis of educational trends, innovation and technology, content curation, communication and observation. She has a bachelor's and a master's degree in Art History from the University of Barcelona and a Postgraduate Course in Direction and Management of e-learning from the UOC. She is specialized in international relations and educational and technological observation.
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Medtronic InFuse Bone Graft and rhBMP
The Medtronic InFuse Bone Graft is manufactured and sold by Medtronic, Inc. It has been approved by the FDA for use in lumbar (lower back) spine-repair surgery to promote bone growth, including Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD). The active ingredient used in the InFuse Bone Graft is a drug known as recombinant human Bone Morphogenetic Protien (rhBMP-2), a protein released naturally by the body that promotes bone growth.
The InFuse Bone Graft is made of titanium and acts as a “cage” that houses and releases the rhBMP, which promoted bone growth. According to the products direction, the rhBMP should be soaked first in a collagen sponge before being placed in the case. Ideally, rhBMP causes bone growth that fills in the gap between vertebrae to replace damaged disks.
FDA Health Notification Warning Against Use of the rhBMP in Cervical Spine Fusion
On July 1, 2008, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Public Health Notification about life-threatening complications associated with recombinant human Bone Morphogenetic Protein (rhBMP) used in cervical (neck) spine fusion. As the FDA has warned, rhBMP has been approved only for use in limited ways in limited patient populations and it has received 38 reports of patients who have had complications rom off-label use of rhBMP. When rhBMP is used in the cervical spine fusion, it is potentially deadly because the rhBMP can cause swelling of neck and throat tissue, which results in compression of the airway and/or neurological structures in the neck. Some patients have also described difficulty swallowing, breathing or speaking. Other patients have also described severe dysphagia.
It is unclear from the FDA warning letter whether the InFuse Bone Graft was used in all 38 reported incidents. For instance, according to the Wall Street Journal, however, at least one surgeon has testified that he has used the rhBMP outside the Infuse Bone Graft by injecting it in “the fracture line,”? suggesting that at least some of the 38 FDA reported incidents might involve use of rhBMP, independent of the InFuse Bone Graft. Patients who have had spinal fusion surgery in the neck area who experienced allergy-like reactions, including swelling of the neck and throat tissue, within two weeks of surgery may have experienced adverse reactions from rhBMP. By contacting a lawyer and obtaining the surgical report, the attorney should be able to identify whether rhBMP and/or the InFuse Bone Graft are at issue.
Get The Legal Help You Deserve Today
If you or a loved one underwent spine graft surgery in the neck area and suffered an allergy like reaction, contact us today for a confidential free case evaluation to determine whether rhBMP or the InFuse Bone Graft was used in your surgery. You may have claims against the surgeon, Medtronic and/or Wyeth for the off-lable use of rhBMP and the InFuse Bone Graft.
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As a growing number of everyday tasks are completed online, doors are opening in countries worldwide.
Though mobile shopping trends have been steadily growing in the United States and have been spurred on by the pandemic as more people are inclined to stay home to shop, this growth is also being seen in emerging markets where e-commerce hadn’t broadly taken hold.
Emerging retail markets are now taking off online due to the expansion of m-commerce use.
The growing participation in mobile shopping trends is playing in favor of the Emerging Markets Internet and Ecommerce EFT (EMQQ). The EMQQ EFT works to track an index of top online and e-commerce companies such as search engines, online retail, social networking, digital payments, online video, online gaming and online travel. The connection between EMQQ and smartphone using consumers has been strengthening and is only expected to get stronger over time.
“The majority of consumers from emerging markets are predominantly making online purchases through smartphones rather than by means of the fixed-line-based internet, due to the fact that in regions which include Asia Pacific, Latin America and Africa, mobile handsets are the first web-enabled device the majority of the populations have access to,” said a recent PayU study.
“Already fully established e-commerce markets may have much higher mobile device counts and internet access, however, consumers in developing countries make greater use of smartphones to shop compared to their wealthier counterparts.”
Mobile shopping trends are already very high in specific developing economies that are tech strong.
China and South Korea are powerful examples of developing economies in which m-commerce is essentially ubiquitous. Those two countries combined represent 68.5 percent of the total EMQQ index. This is occurring at a time in which social commerce is only getting started, but that is expected to be a foundational aspect of the metaverse.
As this concept is only just getting off the ground on social media platforms in the United States, such as Facebook and Twitter, it is nothing new in countries like China, where social commerce is quite commonplace.
As smartphone penetration continues to rapidly rise in emerging markets, mobile shopping trends are only expected to continue taking off, making those markets potential determining factors of the direction for many forms of e-commerce in the not-too-distant future.
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This page offers a guide on how to unlock the School facility in the Happy Home Paradise DLC. This page also offers some ideas on how to design your School!
If you haven’t started the DLC yet, head over to our guide on how to start the DLC for information on beginning the DLC content.
How to Unlock the School Facility
The School is the first facility you’ll design during the Happy Home Paradise DLC. To unlock the ability to design the school, you’ll need to complete six vacation homes. For more information, head over to our guide on how to unlock the school facility.
How to Increase Room Size in Happy Home Paradise
When you first enter the school, you’ll be greeted with a pretty tiny room and a single podium at the center. In here, Lottie will show you the secret trick of expanding the room! To do so, you’ll need to enter decorating mode and then press the left button on the D-pad to enter into a new mode that allows you to adjust the size of the room! The room begins at size 6x6 but you can adjust it up to 10x10 or as low as 4x4. You could also make the room as skinny or as long as you want by only adjusting the width and not the length, or vice versa.
Required Items for the School
Remember, you can do whatever you like with the decoration, but you must have the required items: x1 teacher’s desk, x2 desks and x4 chairs. Unlike decorating vacation homes, there aren’t specific items you need to include, you need the required amount of desks and chairs, but you can choose from a huge selection so it’s a lot less restrictive. When you click on the required items in the order category, it’ll open up a list of items that qualify as a teacher’s desk, desk or chair.
School Facility Design Ideas
There are lots of different things you can add to make the school look like a real school. You could go for an elementary-style school with lots of colors and alphabet posters or you could go for something more akin to a high school with more equipment like a microscope and a big black board. You could even do something more like a university/college lecture hall if you wanted, by replacing the teacher’s desk with a podium.
There are lots of wall and flooring options too to add to your vision - from locker room walls and gym flooring to breezeblock walls and cute paint wooden flooring. You can decorate this school in whatever style you like! Make sure to explore all your furnishing options before you decide on one - and don’t forget to look at the color customisations.
Choosing School Staff
Once you’re finished furnishing the room, speak to Lottie and she’ll ask you to help her decide on a teacher to hire! You can then choose from the pool of villagers who you’ve designed vacation homes for and then also alter their work uniform. Then, you’ll be asked to name the school and grab some pictures of it for your portfolio! For more information on photography, head over to our guide on how to take the perfect picture!
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How to avoid invasive plant fatigue
This is me talking myself off a ledge
The disadvantage of learning a little bit about native plants is that I have to balance my newly acquired knowledge with some daily dread.
Every window I look out of in Charlottesville, I can see a tree of heaven (and probably some autumn olive and porcelain berry in the underbrush). I am prone to exaggeration, but I don’t think I’m being too hyperbolic about this. These trees are everywhere. Posters have also been going up lately about the spotted lanternfly, an invasive species and serious threat to crops and fruit trees, among others, which has now been observed in my town.
Invasive species feel like a battle we are bound to lose. My heart hurts every time I look at these trees of heaven—trees of hell, shall we say?—and their thousands of evil little saplings, springing up in every backyard, every forest, every roadside in my town.
But! I am not entirely powerless. I have a tiny plot of land at home that I can control. I may not be able to do much about the vast Virginia acreage dotted with invasive flora and fauna, but I can pull up every single tree-of-heaven sapling I see and rip up every porcelain berry vine and root out every tendril of English ivy. And I can choose to plant beneficial flowers, shrubs, and trees in their stead.
This orientation, slight though it may be, helps me to feel more hopeful and energized about the future of the Earth, rather than sink into a depressive internet-spiral of malaise, which seems to be a default stance of many people of my generation and can be a default stance of my own in unhealthy times (see: winter 2020, winter 2021, winter 2022).
More hopeful things
Along with getting rid of invasives and planting natives, I am thinking about:
Making a safe and inviting habitat for the wildlife that make their homes next to me in the suburbs. I was very inspired by Nancy Lawson’s book The Humane Gardener, which I read a few years ago. Lawson gives practical tips about how to make a hospitable environment for all manner of creatures, including why you should leave dead trees or stumps and piles of leaves in your yard, among other things that could get you in trouble with your HOA. (It’s just the right level of rule-breaking for me!)
Identifying native ferns, mosses, and grasses. I’m decent at flowers and other native perennials, but I am absolutely clueless about the beneficial ferns, mosses, and grasses that make their home in Virginia.
Identifying native trees. Similarly, I’m pretty bad at trees. I can identify major families in the summer (i.e., that’s an oak, a maple, a spruce, etc.), but I am very ignorant of the majority of trees.
Identifying birds. As with trees, I can recognize and name the most common ones, but I want to get better at this. Big goal is to be able to tell a red-tailed hawk from a red-shouldered hawk. And properly name all the cute little woodpeckers and sapsuckers.
Identifying insects. OK, fine, I just want to know the names of everything!! I might start with butterflies and moths. Moses and Guion found a giant leopard moth in the hallway here at the apartment complex this week, and we were all riveted by its beauty. I immediately felt an urge to know all about the hundreds upon hundreds of moth species in Virginia.
Learning a bit about mushrooms from Guion. Just a bit. He already has much more knowledge than anyone in a single family really needs, but I am learning gradually how to identify the common ones, thanks to his (and Moses’s) tutelage.
I say it all the time, to myself and to my sons, but we really only learn to care for the world when we know what things are called. This is just how human beings are wired.
As my leading lady on the grammar of nature, Robin Wall Kimmerer, says:
“Names are the way we humans build relationship, not only with each other but with the living world.”
In another book, Gathering Moss, she expounds on the concept:
“Just as you can pick out the voice of a loved one in the tumult of a noisy room, or spot your child's smile in a sea of faces, intimate connection allows recognition in an all-too-often anonymous world. This sense of connection arises from a special kind of discrimination, a search image that comes from a long time spent looking and listening. Intimacy gives us a different way of seeing, when visual acuity is not enough.”
Without names, we casually refer to a vast, intimate ecosystem of living things as “nature” or “the forest” or “my backyard.” This vagueness makes us feel like we bought a pass to actually caring. It’s just the yard, we think. Who knows what’s in it?
In a roundabout way, I suppose I am saying that the way to fight this climate dread, this easy slide into laziness/hopelessness, is to start learning some names.
As Thomas Berry, Catholic priest and North Carolina native, remarked:
“We must say of the universe that it is a communion of subjects, not a collection of objects.”
Also, don’t forget:
“Lawns are nature purged of sex or death. No wonder Americans like them so much.”
— Michael Pollan, Second Nature
Back home soon
On a home renovation note, we move back in this weekend! Our families are generously coming to help, and I am beside myself with anticipation. Photos and post-move notes to come soon enough, I suspect.
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Bicycle commuting is on the rise, albeit from a low base, according to data from the American Community Survey. In Washington, DC, commuting by bicycle has more than doubled over the past decade from 1.2 percent of commuters to 3.1 percent. Portland, OR, claims the largest share of bicycle commuters in the country—a share that has grown rapidly from 1.8 percent in 2000 to 6.0 percent in 2010.
Among Bicycle Friendly Communities, as defined by the League of American Bicyclists, commuting by bike is more common. The League awards the “Bicycle Friendly” designation to cities that encourage bicycling and provide “safe accommodation for cycling,” in part through public policies. Portland received a platinum award in 2011, while DC earned silver.
So, bike-friendly policies may encourage more cyclists or it may be that cities with lots of cyclists are more likely to enact bike-friendly policies. Either way, the policies that cities enact can facilitate the trend. DC has added bike lanes to many streets. National Capital Bike Share makes bicycles available at strategic points around the city, giving residents easy access to bikes for short trips around town or for commuting to and from work. Similar programs have sprung up in many cities across the country (including Portland) and the world (for example, in Paris, France). And for good reason: bicycle commuting can lead to reduced pollution, less traffic congestion, and improved fitness. It can also be faster than other ways of commuting. The National Bike Summit was held in DC, March 20-23, to bring attention to ways that national policy can support bike-friendly communities.
Over time, traffic in DC may resemble more bike-friendly cities abroad. I remember watching rush hour from my hotel window in Bamako, Mali, some 25 years ago. Streams of bicycles mixed with a smattering of mopeds, a few real motorcycles, and an occasional car or truck—all crossing the river into the capital city as the sun came up. Pedestrians walked along the sides of the bridge. Last year, I saw rush hour in Hanoi, Vietnam. The components were the same but the mix was different. Motorcycles dominated, cars and mopeds came next in about equal numbers, and a few brave bicyclists joined in. This morning’s rush hour in Washington, DC, was composed almost completely of cars, with very few motorized bikes of any sort. But I have been struck by the gradual increase in bicycles over the past couple of years. DC has nowhere near as many bicyclists as Hanoi does, but they are no longer the novelty they were when I moved here in 1981. Rush hour is evolving, if slowly, and that will be good for urban health.
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Nyongkolan (Lombok Traditional Wedding)
Lombok as the one small island in Indonesia which has many unique culture seem in the procession ceremony and ritual of it society. One of their unique cultures seems in wedding procession. This processions series start with Selarian, is the man take his girlfriend runaway from house to go to the man house for marriage. In the next day, the man will send the family or friend as his representative to come to woman house to inform that she going to marriage with the man, this procession called Selabar. Something unique in this procession is the woman who already gone for Selarian will not go back home even their family didn’t agree with her marriage, the procession should going till the last steps.
After Selabar, woman family will send their representative (man) to do the wedding ceremony or merariq as the procession to get the legality of a wedding. And the last procession called Nyongkolan, this procession is to celebrate the wedding and take the woman back home to meet her family. During the procession, it takes many people to participate walk from the man house to woman house, it is interesting to see this procession because the people wearing colorful traditional custom, music Gendang Beleq and decoration to make the situation become so much fun.
In every Nyongkolan parade should have a Pembayun, is the old man who believed to talk and do Adu Pantun Sasak (sasak poem battle) very well. When the group arrived in the woman house, Pembayun will be in the front of the group and become the one person who can talk with the woman family. He will talk with very polite sasak language and doing adu pantun sasak till got the winner. And the loser have to pay some money or what they wearing in meantime, such a watch to the winner. After this session then the woman can meet their family.
The line of parade Nyongkolan divided into three parts; first part is the line of brightness with her friends, generally it is followed by 40 women. In the second line is the bright part and the last line is the part for music (Gendang Beleq or Kecimol). This procession is easy to find in Mid Lombok, available every Saturday and Sunday especially after Lebaran Holiday. This parade also be the reason of the traffic jam in Lombok but it will not make people bored because they can see unique culture, music and custom while in the traffic.
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GSL CONTINUING EDUCATION
We work in a challenging industry! From basic agronomic principles to marketing information there is a lot to stay on top of. We at G.S. Long recognize the importance of Continuing Education in the workplace. It began over forty years ago when Gary Long decided to host his first Annual Grower’s Meeting here in Yakima. That meeting has grown to over 1,200 in annual attendance and has served as the launch pad for many of the other Grower’s Meetings, Workshop’s and Training Events that we offer today. Each year, through these G.S. Long Company events, we are able to reach out to nearly 4,000 owners, managers, employees and others who are directly involved in the agricultural industry on a daily basis – in both English and in Spanish. The ability to serve the industry in this way is something that we are very proud of.
Our Continuing Education programs also represent our commitment to other industry associations and their own efforts in this area. Some examples include the Washington Tree Fruit Association, the Washington Farm Bureau, wafla, Hop Growers of America, Washington Winegrower’s Association, Northwest Cherry Growers, AgForestry, and more. We applaud the efforts of these and all organizations committed to being an active resource for our industry.
We believe that Continuing Education promotes safe, healthy and successful individuals, operations and industries. Please visit our events calendar for a list of upcoming events; we look forward to seeing you there! Thank you for your continued support!
- All of US at G.S. Long Company!
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Also found in: Encyclopedia.
a narrow strip of cartilage located between the lower edge of the cartilage of the nasal septum and the vomer.
Synonym(s): cartilago vomeronasalis [TA], Jacobson cartilage, paraseptal cartilage, vomer cartilagineus, vomerine cartilage
Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012
One of two narrow longitudinal cartilages lying along the anterior inferior border of the nasal septum. They are rudimentary in humans.
See also: Jacobson, Ludwig
Medical Dictionary, © 2009 Farlex and Partners
Jacobson,Ludwig L., Danish anatomist, 1783-1843.
Jacobson anastomosis - a portion of the tympanic plexus.
Jacobson canal - a minute canal in the wedge of bone separating the jugular canal and carotid canal. Synonym(s): tympanic canaliculus
Jacobson cartilage - a narrow strip of cartilage located between the lower edge of the cartilage of the nasal septum and the vomer. Synonym(s): cartilago vomeronasalis
Jacobson nerve - Synonym(s): tympanic nerve
Jacobson organ - a fine vestigial horizontal canal ending in a blind pouch in the mucous membrane of the nasal septum. Synonym(s): vomeronasal organ
Jacobson plexus - a plexus on the promontory of the labyrinthine wall of the tympanic cavity, formed by the tympanic nerve, an anastomotic branch of the facial nerve, and sympathetic branches from the internal carotid plexus. Synonym(s): tympanic plexus
Jacobson reflex - flexion of the fingers elicited by tapping the flexor tendons over the wrist joint or the lower end of the radius.
Medical Eponyms © Farlex 2012
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Objective: To estimate the diagnostic accuracy of magnetic resonance in ovarian tumors.
Study design: A quantitative systematic review was performed. Studies that compared magnetic resonance and paraffin sections within subjects for diagnosis of ovarian tumors were included.
Results: Fifteen primary studies were analyzed, which included 1267 ovarian masses. For borderline or malignant ovarian cancer vs benign ovarian lesions, the pooled likelihood ratio for the occurrence of a positive magnetic resonance result was 6.6 (95% confidence interval, 4.7-9.2) and the posttest probability for borderline or malignant diagnosis was 77% (95% confidence interval, 70-82). Because specificity and likelihood ratio positive were heterogeneous, a random effect model was used and a summary receiver operating characteristic curve was generated. For borderline or malignant ovarian cancer vs benign ovarian lesions, the area under curve was 0.9526.
Conclusion: Magnetic resonance seems to be a useful preoperative test for predicting the diagnosis of pelvic masses.
Copyright © 2011 Mosby, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Context. Virtually all known exoplanets reside around stars with M < 2.3 M⊙ either due to the rapid evaporation of the protostellar disks or to selection effects impeding detections around more massive stellar hosts.
Aims: To clarify if this dearth of planets is real or a selection effect, we launched the planet-hunting B-star Exoplanet Abundance STudy (BEAST) survey targeting B stars (M > 2.4 M⊙) in the young (5−20 Myr) Scorpius-Centaurus association by means of the high-contrast spectro-imager SPHERE at the Very Large Telescope.
Methods: In this paper we present the analysis of high-contrast images of the massive (M ~ 9 M⊙) star μ2 Sco obtained within BEAST. We carefully examined the properties of this star, combining data from Gaia and from the literature, and used state-of-the-art algorithms for the reduction and analysis of our observations.
Results: Based on kinematic information, we found that μ2 Sco is a member of a small group which we label Eastern Lower Scorpius within the Scorpius-Centaurus association. We were thus able to constrain its distance, refining in turn the precision on stellar parameters. Around this star we identify a robustly detected substellar companion (14.4 ± 0.8 MJ)at a projected separation of 290 ± 10 au, and a probable second similar object (18.5 ± 1.5 MJ) at 21 ± 1 au. The planet-to-star mass ratios of these objects are similar to that of Jupiter to the Sun, and the flux they receive from the star is similar to those of Jupiter and Mercury, respectively.
Conclusions: The robust and the probable companions of μ2 Sco are naturally added to the giant 10.9 MJ planet recently discovered by BEAST around the binary b Cen system. While these objects are slightly more massive than the deuterium burning limit, their properties are similar to those of giant planets around less massive stars and they are better reproduced by assuming that they formed under a planet-like, rather than a star-like scenario. Irrespective of the (needed) confirmation of the inner companion, μ2 Sco is the first star that would end its life as a supernova that hosts such a system. The tentative high frequency of BEAST discoveries is unexpected, and it shows that systems with giant planets or small-mass brown dwarfs can form around B stars. When putting this finding in the context of core accretion and gravitational instability formation scenarios, we conclude that the current modeling of both mechanisms is not able to produce this kind of companion. The completion of BEAST will pave the way for the first time to an extension of these models to intermediate and massive stars.
Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Pub Date:
- August 2022
- planetary systems;
- stars: early-type;
- stars: individual: mu2 Scorpii;
- stars: individual: b Centauri;
- techniques: high angular resolutions;
- Astrophysics - Earth and Planetary Astrophysics;
- Astrophysics - Solar and Stellar Astrophysics
- 26 pages, 19 figures. Accepted for publication in A&
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[OUTLOOK]Roh administration needs agendaThe future depends on the present. To design the future life properly and reach the destination exactly, we need to identify our present position and set the goal properly. Unfortunately, however, it is truly hard for us, human beings, to know our position. That is why we seek a sage for advice or listen to prophecies. Strictly, we have our fortune told not because we want to know our future but because we don’t know our present status well.
It is even more difficult for a community to know its position than for individuals. We may think we know our community well, but it is no easy job to know the position of our community. When a nation’s economy is closely related to other economies, knowing how other countries perceive our country is essential in finding out our position. Although we tend to see the world from the perspective of our own country, Korea is viewed as a small country at the edge of the world by those who see the world with Europe, America, Africa, India or China as its center.
In order to plan its future and make progress in the international community, a country needs to have a vision and strategy for survival and development. But ordinary people usually do not know well what kinds of vision or strategy would enrich their future life. For this reason, they adopt a representative government and train experts to have them tackle such problems. Our country is no exception. We elect the president and parliamentary members and foster experts to have them contribute to making the Republic of Korea a country where people can lead more humane and abundant lives. Therefore, representatives, intellectuals, and experts of this country should present their people with such a vision and strategy for the survival and development for the future of Korea.
In retrospect, political forces under the past governments wasted time forming factions to seize power and gain their own profits during critical periods. And individual groups in our society advocated their own interest and tried to depend on collective power to gain what they wanted. Unprepared administrations lacked capability to coordinate social conflicts and had no visions to base a definite decision on.
Now we should not overlook this situation any more. The Roh Moo-hyun government should take the lead in suggesting a broader framework for our future and lay out strategy for overcoming the peripheral status of Korea so that the nation can survive and develop under the circumstances of growing interdependency among countries. The government should play the leading role of coming up with proper visions, persuading its people, and coordinating capabilities of the whole community toward one direction. The politicians should be no longer engaged in factious quarrels, blame the international rules by insisting on rules set only for domestic players, and instigate the uninformed public to stick to a narrow nationalism.
For that purpose, we should first figure out where we are at present. We should also perceive exactly what is the mainstream trend of the world, be able to behave in an active and refined manner in diverse global cultures, and decide where to place our growth engine to actualize all of these goals. In addition, the government should devise policies on how to assure a sustained competency for development without falling behind the speedy race of advanced countries, how to solve the problem of our language isolated from the other languages in a multicultural context, and how to help our people catch up with and share knowledge and information and technology in a internationally competitive environment.
To this end, the Roh administration should make a drastic reform, above all, in the sectors of education, labor and politics. The president should not adhere to short-term popularity or support rate. Instead, he should honestly persuade people to secure trust and make a special determination, if necessary, in accordance with the constitutionally-endowed authority.
But the task of presenting a national vision or strategy is not limited to the government. The media should not just wait for the results of the government’s initiatives to assess them but also should actively find ways to have opportunities to discuss with the government. Also, the intellectuals should show a more responsible attitude. Nevertheless, it is the government that should take the most active role. No other governmental function is more important than to suggest future visions and survival strategies. This is why a presidential agenda should be set.
* The writer is a professor of constitutional law at Seoul National University.
by Jung Jong-seop
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If you own commercial property, the materials you use have to be a little stronger, more durable than anything you’d put into your own home. They have to withstand higher traffic, more abuse, more cleanings, and look good throughout its lifespan. It can be difficult finding the right products for the job.
Yet more and more, people are turning to laminate because of its durability and versatility. Not just any laminate, commercial grade laminate flooring. Laminate is made from several layers:
- A backing layer that is designed to provide a moisture barrier as well as give the flooring its structural integrity.
- A dense inner layer, sometimes called a core layer, made from compressed wood fiber.
- A decorative layer that gives the floor its decorative look and feel. This is achieved through high quality photography, giving the laminate the appearance of natural hardwood, stone, or ceramic tile.
- A wear layer that creates a tough, beautiful finish that is resistant to stain, fade, and wear.
What makes laminate a popular choice for homes is also why property managers turn to commercial grade laminate flooring. It’s a popular choice because it looks great and performs well too. High end retail locations and client-oriented business offices often want to put their best foot forward when attracting clientele. Laminate can be the perfect way to do that.
But don’t be fooled. There is a difference in laminate quality. You can’t put laminate created for residential environments in commercial locations. They won’t hold up to the abuse. Instead, high quality or commercial grade laminate flooring is your best choice, as it is created especially for higher traffic businesses that care about looks and making a good first impression.
How laminate flooring is structured
All laminate flooring is created using the four layers mentioned above. The majority of the layer is the high-density fiberboard, which is as much as 85 percent of the laminate board. If you pay attention to the product materials, you can find some laminate made almost entirely of recycled materials. That’s good for the environment as well as helping your business stay as green as possible.
Why laminate has increased in popularity in recent years is because of better technology. With today’s printing technology, laminate can take on any look you desire. Have an exotic hardwood in mind, but want it without the exotic price or increased maintenance? Laminate can be your answer. Want stone or even a random pattern you can’t find with other products? It’s easier than ever to create the look using laminate.
The heat-fused top layer allows you to see the beauty of the print layer, while protecting it from things like dirt and liquids, things that can be damaging to other flooring choices.
What separates residential laminate from commercial grade laminate flooring is the thickness and quality of these layers. Commercial grade will be thicker, offering more protection from things that can damage it most.
What is a laminate wear rating?
One of the biggest factors you should focus on when making your final selection is the wear rating. For laminate flooring, a wear rating indicates how well the floor will stand up to daily wear and tear. All laminate flooring will have an AC rating – abrasion class rating – and will be followed by a number. Laminate flooring has five rating levels, AC1 is for low traffic areas while AC5 is for commercial use.
- AC1 is for low traffic use in residential situations only. This product is best kept in places like bedrooms or guest spaces, a place where it won’t have a lot of use.
- AC2 is better suited for higher traffic residential uses. You can place AC2 laminate in areas like the living room and family room. It’s still not suggested for commercial use.
- AC3 is a good choice for all residential needs. If you want to have flow-through and have unified flooring throughout your home, AC3 is the choice for you. It can also be used in light-traffic commercial applications.
- AC4 is manufactured specifically for commercial use. For offices that don’t get a lot of traffic, it can be the perfect choice for you. An AC4 rated laminate has a more abrasive wear layer making it stand up well in commercial applications, but isn’t comfortable for residential use.
- AC5 is designed to handle high-traffic situations. It’s what is usually installed in department stores, offices, and shopping centers. It also has an abrasive texture to stand up well under pressure, but isn’t a good choice for residential applications.
How do you maintain commercial grade laminate flooring?
What makes homeowners love laminate flooring is also the same reasons property managers flock to commercial grade laminate flooring. The two products share many of the same qualities. But commercial grade laminate flooring also has a few unique qualities that are increasing its popularity.
- The high quality wear layer found on commercial grade laminate flooring is quite prone to resisting scratches and penetration. Because dirt, debris, spills, and stains generally sit on the surface at least for a short while, it makes allows a quick cleanup for damage to be avoided.
- The tough wear layer will prevent damage from harmful UV light exposure. This means laminate can be used in public areas where natural light spills in and settles for hours throughout the day.
- Laminate has a wear layer to protect the look and feel. Once this wear layer has been penetrated or worn through, the flooring itself will have to be replaced. Laminate isn’t hardwood; it can’t be refinished to bring it back to its natural beauty. Focus on buying high quality laminate that will ensure you the thickest, strongest wear layer possible.
- Also, pay attention to warranties. They are often a sure indicator of the quality of the product. Most commercial grade laminate flooring warranties will come with guidelines outlining maintenance, environments, and potential problem areas to stay within the guarantee. By asking about them upfront, and reviewing them before you select your final product, you can ensure you get the right product for your situation.
What do you want your flooring to look like?
That really is the beauty of installing commercial grade laminate flooring in your retail location of office. Laminate flooring can take on any look you desire.
Want the look of hardwood without the fuss? Want better performance yet crave the look of natural stone? With laminate, anything is possible.
And the best place to start planning your aesthetics and final look is by talking with one of our flooring experts. We can help you design a space you’ll be proud of for years to come.
How can we help you?
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The Care Cuts Way
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The Care Cuts course is designed to be another tool in your parenting toolbox. It will take patience, love, and perseverance, but I promise I am here to help you through your child's hair journey and am available to answer any questions you may have.
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A series of videos that provide all you need to know from start to finish
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As part of the course, you will gain access to a private Facebook group to discuss hair topics with other members
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I created this course to help you & your family
This course is here to help you. I have designed the Care Cuts Course to be a helpful tool for you & your family to achieve amazing haircuts at home. The course works for all children but is especially helpful in families with children on the autism spectrum, children who have sensory sensitivities, and toddlers or young children who have anxieties around new situations and hair salons. The Care Cuts course has been successfully implemented in many homes as well as many therapy centers with great success. Love, Patience, & Perseverance are words I have lived by since becoming a mother to an autistic child, and it will take all three of these traits to see success in my methods. The reward of successfully overcoming haircuts at home or seeing a hairdresser implement these methods will greatly change the way your child approaches & handles haircuts.
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This blog follows up on a previous blog on Link Roles and Rules. If you have not read that already it is recommended to do so before moving on to Form Menus.
Form Menus is a great way for process guidance (and even enforcement). It’s also helpful for the end users to make the right process choices.
In the Link Roles and Rules blog post it was mentioned that a test case would verify or validate a requirement, but not implement it. This is where form menus are helpful. Assume we have the following meta-model in Polarion:
Starting from the Software Requirement level, we can go one step “up”, to the System Requirement. However, “downstream” there are more possibilities. From here we can create implementing Work Packages and Tasks and verifying Software Test Cases. When Polarion is first installed a default set of menu options are available and looks something like Figure 2, depending on the template used.
This is not very useful for the end users and may lead to unnecessary confusion. Instead we should make it clear and easy to create and link the appropriate and valid work item from the Software Requirement:
The way we control the content of the form menus is from the administration section in Polarion under Administration > Work Items > Form Menus. Here you will see two sections; “Linked Work Item” Menus and “Linking Work Item” Menus.
The “Linked Work Item” controls the content of the menus when creating a parent work item and the “Linking Work Item” controls the menus when creating a child work item, as in our example with the software requirement. From an implementation perspective the concept is the same.
If we go back to our configured menu in Figure 3, the implementation looks like this:
<item label=”Implementing Work Package” role=”implements” titlePrefix=”Implement: ” type=”workpackage”/>
<item label=”Implementing Task” role=”implements” titlePrefix=”Implement: ” type=”task”/>
<item label=”Verifying Software Test Case” role=”verifies” titlePrefix=”Test: ” type=”softwaretestcase”/>
What is marked in blue are attributes. Label is what is shown on the menu, role is the link relationship between the software requirement and the work package, and titlePrefix makes the new linking work item inherit the title of the parent work item along with some free text. Type defines the work item type to be used (work package, task and software testcase in the example). There are many other attributes that can be used. For example, if you want the content of the description field of the requirement to be copied to a new test case or task, you would apply the copyFields=”description” label. See Create and link a new Work Item in a single operation for more details on creating Form Menus.
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SELECTION OF QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
APRIL 2010 PART 2
I am a French researcher on famous kungfu fighters of the past and I have one question please. Do you know names of masters, except Wong Fei Hung, Huo Yuan Jia and Yang Lu Chan, born in the 19th century who defeated many challengers in combat during their lives and were undefeated?
— Nicolas, France
The following are great kungfu fighters born in the 19th century. I could not ascertain the years of birth of the first few, but they were at their height during the burning of the southern Shaolin Temple at Quanzhou and on the Nine-Lotus Mountain around 1850s, and are well known in kungfu circles.
There is no doubt at all about the fighting abilities of those listed below, though not all of them were undefeated throughout their kungfu career. Hoong Hei Koon and Fong Sai Yoke, for example, were defeated by the kungfu genius, Pak Mei.
The last listed, Chai Long Yun, was born after the 19th century, but I list him because he shared the famous characteristic of the other great fighters of the 19th century, i.e. defeating foreign masters who came to China to test her kungfu, and themselves remained undefeated.
The list of course is not exclusive, and is selective. It does not mean that those not listed here were less formidable fighters. It would be too long to list even all the more famous ones. Of the Ten Tigers of Guangdong, for example, only the first one, Tit Kiu Sam, is listed below. I apologize for missing out other worthy names.
It is interesting to note that while Wong Fei Hung (1847-1924) and Huo Yun Jia (1868-1910) were born in the 19th century, Yang Lu Chan (1799-1872) was born right at he end of the 18th century.
The list of great fighters born in the 19th century is as follows.
Venerable Jiang Nan, escaped from the burning of the southern Shaolin Temple at Quanzhou City around 1850s when he was 30 plus, adopted the name "Jiang Nan" to escape notice of the Qing Army which was after him, ran out of China and initiated the Shaolin-Wahnam lineage.
Hoong Hei Koon, one of the 10 great disciples of the secret southern Shaolin Temple on Nine-Lotus Mountain in Fujian, famous for Tiger Style Kungfu, patriarch of Hoong Ka (Hung Gar) Kungfu.
Lok Ah Choy, Manchurian Chinese, one of the 10 great disciples of secret southern Shaolin Temple on Nine-Lotus Mountain in Fujian, teacher of Wong Kai Yin, who was the father and teacher of the famous kungfu master Wong Fei Hoong.
Fong Sai Yoke, one of the 10 great disciples of secret southern Shaolin Temple on Nine-Lotus Mountain in Fujian, famous for no-shadow kicks, won over-night fame when only at 15 killing Lui Da Pang, nick-named Tiger Lui who boasted of sweeping all kungfu of south China.
Miu Chooi Fa, female kungfu master, one of the 10 great disciples of secret southern Shaolin Temple on Nine-Lotus Mountain in Fujian, mother of Foong Sai Yoke, killed by rains of arrows during the burning of the southern Shaolin Temple led by Pak Mei.
Tit Kiu Sam, the first of the Ten Tigers of Guangdong (South China), famous for his powerful arms, creator of the famous Iron Wire Set which develops tremendous internal force.
Yim Wing Choon, female kungfu master, disciple of the Shaolin nun, Venerable Ng Mui, founder of Wing Choong Kungfu.
Chan Harng, disciple of Choy Fook, Li Yau San and Venerable Cheng Chao, founder of Choy-Li-Fatt Kungfu, many of his students helped Dr Sun Yat Sen in the Chinese Revolution.
Wu Yu Xiang, 1813-1880, learned Taijiquan from both Yang Lu Chan and Chen Jing Ping, patriarch of Wu Style Taijiquan, author of "Songs of Secrets for Training of the 13 Techniques".
Venerable Miao Xin, 1836-1934, abbot of Shaolin Temple, master of Lohan Kungfu and Dim Mark, authored a few books like "Origin and Development of Shaolin Kungfu", "Explanation on Shaolin Kungfu" and "Explanation on Shaolin Staff".
Li Chuan Yi, 1846-1921, owner of security-conveyance firm where good kungfu was needed to protect customers' goods from bandits, later joined Boxers' Rebellion, nicked name "Single Sabre Li" for his expertise in using the saber.
Wang Zheng Yi, 1854-1900, being fifth in the family, "wu" in Chinese, he was known as Wang Wu, expert in using a saber, nick-named "Big Sabre Wang Wu".
Lam Sai Weng, 1861-1942, disciple of the famous Wong Fei Hoong, master of Hoong Ka (Hung Gar) Kungfu, instructor of hand-to-hand combat of Chinese Revolutionary Army, author of "Taming the Tiger", "Tiger-Crane" and "Iron Wire Set".
Wang Zi Ping, 1881-1973, Chinese Muslim, master of Shaolin Tantui, expert in horse-riding and archery, due to his internal force he was nick-named "Thousand-Ton Wang", between 1918 and 1921 defeated many foreign masters, including from Russia, Japan and America, he himself was undefeated throughout, Vice-President of China Wushu Federation, authored "20 Techniques of Kungfu" and "20 Techniques for Overcoming Illness and Attaining Longevity".
Yang Deng Fu, 1883-1936, grandson of Yang Lu Chan, transformed Chen Style Taijiquan into Yang Style Taijiquan, author of "Ten Important Points of Taijiquan", published the influential "Yang Style Taijiquan" in 1963 which shaped the form of Yang Style Taijiquan practiced today.
Chen Fa Ke, 1887-1957, lineage-holder of Chen Style Taijiquan from the famous Chen-jia-gou, or Chen Village, fearing that the subtleties of Taijiquan might be lost he created New Form which gave external forms to internal aspects in Chen Style Taijiquan.
Gu Ru Zhang, 1893-1952, master of Northern Shaolin and Tantui, famous for breaking a pile of bricks with his Iron Palm, and killing a horse with a gentle pat leaving no external mark (the horse was brought in by a Russian challenger), defeated many foreign masters, and himself undefeated.
Liu Zhen Sheng, disciple of Huo Yun Jia, expert in Mizongyi (Art of Deceptive Kungfu), defeated masters from Russia and Japan, helped Huo Yun Jia to found Jing Wu Association (Association of the Essence of Martial Arts).
Zhang Zhan Fui, expert in Shaolin, Hsing Yi and Pa Kua, learned Pakua from Tong Hai Chuan, defeated six-time gold medalist Boxer from Germany.
Chai Long Yun, born 1928, expert in Shaolin Huaquan, Taijiquan and Hsing Yi Kungfu, defeated Russian Boxer in 1943 when he was only 14 years old, defeated Boxer from USA in 1946, nick-named "Marvelous Fist", Vice-President of China Wushu Federation, authored many books, including a few series on Huaquan (Hua Kungfu) and "Shaolin Kungfu and Staff".
I am trying to get the most out of my practice: most benefits in the least time.
— Alex, USA
Everything can be viewed in two ways, the negative way and the Shaolin Wahnam way.
Viewing the above statement in a negative way, which most people do, it means the student is trying to rush things.
Unfortunately, this is also what most students do. Typically they go for the most advanced techniques, often learning from books instead of from a living teacher, and expect to know them in quicker time than regular students attending a class. Not only they have no result, they may sometimes derive adverse side-effects.
But this does not apply to you. For you the statement is taken the Shaolin Wahnam way. In fact, it is only logical that any student should aim to get the most out of his practice: most benefits in the least time. This is also the aim of our Shaolin Wahnam instructors. This is what we call smart training.
This is the philosophy behind our claim that our students get more benefits in six months than most other students get in three years. It is also what makes many other people, especially those who never have any exposure to what we learn and teach, very angry. As I have often said, that is their business, and we are not going to waste time arguing with them.
But it is important for us to know why the same statement brings good results for us but adverse effects for others. There are many reasons. One important reason is that we are clear about our art and our aims and objectives, we choose the best available methods for our practice and assess our results periodically, whereas others seldom or never do these things.
I have many benefits from my training, like a bright spirit, and enthusiasm for life, and a clear mind, and improved vitality, and overall health. I do not have perfect health, and wonder if I should take a step back in training to focus on more self-manifested chi flow to get better results.
Many of my past blockages are gone, but the deep one or two are still present. One relates to my right arm, and one my right leg, resulting in a right knee that easily gets sore. This deep blockage presents itself when I do vigorous chi flow, which is a pretty rare occasion for me lately, causing my right arm to often spin wildly. Sometimes I can feel a good pain in my right elbow after a vigorous chi flow, as the more freely flowing energy is pushing on something in the elbow, probably related to the knee as well.
Congratulations for the good results.
You are doing very well. There is no need for you to step back. Just carry on the way you have been training.
In fact this is a good principle to follow, i.e. if what you have been doing is bringing good results, carry on as usual; don't make any changes.
This applies not just to kungfu or chi kung training, but to any aspect of life. If a patient is recovering from his illness, he should carry on with the treatment; don't change the medicine or the doctor. If a shop-keeper is getting good business, carry on with the same shop; don't try to change venue.
Nevertheless, if you feel any aspect of your training is particularly useful, like self-manifested chi movement to clear blockage, you may practice it more. This is not making changes; it is making adjustment according to your progress.
When I first learned chi-kung from you in 2001 I couldn't even do kungfu or horse stance because it was painful to do so. So clearly I have improved a lot since then physically as well as in other ways.
You also look, and actually are, much healthier and happier than when I first saw you. I am very glad of your progress.
I feel that it is necessary for me to make focused aims and objectives regarding clearing these deeper blockages to fully clear them. What is the best way to approach my training?
Should I continue to practice kungfu and stance training, but dedicate my morning chi-kung session to strictly doing self-manifested chi flow for some time (say three months)? Should I stop kungfu altogether for some time while I focus on self-manifested chi flow? How should I fit my Small and Big Universe practice in with this? What is the best approach?
I shall give you a holistic answer. Just follow the three golden rules of practice:
- Don't worry.
- Don't intellectualize.
- Enjoy your practice.
In other words, you don't have to worry about your blockage and whether your training will clear it. You also don't have to worry whether you should continue your kungfu training or stop it for some time, or how you should fit in your Small Universe and Big Universe. Just practice whatever exercises you like, including kungfu exercises and Small and Big Universe, or just carry on practicing those exercises that have been bringing you good results.
You don't have to intellectualize on what exercises are best for your results, or what would happen if you choose certain exercises over others.
Carry on your daily practice, and most importantly enjoy it.
What I have said is very good advice, and if you follow it you will have good results. If you ask your seniors, many of them can verify the great benefit of the advice.
But non-Shaolin Wahnam members reading this will be puzzled. I would also like to add that the above advice does not apply to non-Shaolin Wahnam members.
An analogy may make this clear. You have three beautiful cars, a BMW, a Volvo and a Mercedes. It doesn't matter where you want to go -- a restaurant, a supermarket or the seaside -- as long as you drive your car. It doesn't matter whether you drive the BMW, the Volvo or the Mercedes, you will arrive.
Both the journey itself and your arrival at your destination are better if you enjoy your drive. But if you start to worry whether your BMW will be faster than your Volvo, or intellectualize how your Volvo works differently from your Mercedes, not only you will waste time, you may also have complications.
Then why doesn't this analogy apply to other people? They don't have a BMW, a Volvo or a Mercedes. If they have, they don't know how to drive.
Something just happened in my practice and I want to make sure what I did was proper. I had just been doing the Small Universe.
I put my arms at my sides to enjoy the small universal flow, and my chi which was glowing at my dan tian didn't move. It just stayed there glowing and charging. At first I tried to make it move, but then I realized I should let it do what it wanted because the chi knows best.
I felt very nice letting the ball of chi at my dan tian charge and intensify. It then did do some circulations around the orbit, but it was like my small universal flow had a mind of its own, and it only wanted to circulate sometimes, at its discretion. However I did notice that the flow was thicker when it did flow around the orbit.
I got a sense that what my small universal flow was doing was something more intelligent, like it knew what it was doing. Perhaps it was charging my dan tian on purpose so that it could make my small universal flow better. It seemed like a form of chi flow, but contained within the form of the small universe core intent: to make my small universal flow complete and full.
I think I was right to allow it to progress the way it did. Is this the proper way to handle this? Should I be letting my small universal flow do as it wants, or should I be insisting that if flows round and round?
Yes, what you did was correct. Congratulations. You have practiced well.
You can place your hands at your dan tian or at your sides.
All chi kung exercises have two dimension, namely circulating and building, though the emphasis on one or the other dimension is different in different exercises. In the Small Universe, the emphasis is circulating, but the building dimension is also present. What you experienced was this building dimension where chi is built at your dan tian to increase your energy volume.
You can direct the flow the way you want, or let it flow the way it wants. Both ways are correct, and are known as directed flow and free flow respectively.
Editorial Note: Alex's other questions will be posted in the April 2010 Part 3 issue.
On Amazon I founded two books with the same name, "Chi Kung for Health and Vitality". Which is witch, please?
— Jose, Spain
The two books with the same title, "Chi Kung for Health and Vitality", are the same books. The book covers are different because one is published by Element Books, and the other by Random House, which bought the publishing rights from Element Books.
My other chi kung book is "The Art of Chi Kung". It also appears in two different book covers, published separately by Element Books and Random House.
I have been practicing qigong for a while and found Sifu's books to be very helpful. My girlfriend has very severe eczema. I think qigong would help her but I do not know which exercises would best help eczema. Would you please advise me on what Shoalin Cosmos Qigong exercises may help the most?
— Mark, Australia
Practicing high-level chi kung should help your girlfriend overcome her health problem.
As the exact cause of your girlfriend's eczema is unknown, using a holistic approach is better than a thematic approach in helping her to overcome her problem. Using a thematic approach means prescribing a particular chi kung exercise to work on a particular part of her body, whereas using a holistic approach means generating an internal energy flow all over her body so that the energy flow will flow to where the problem is.
It may appear odd to the uninitiated but it is true that we do not need to know what is the cause of her problem and where it is exactly located. This is because it is a natural characteristic of energy to flow from high level areas to low level areas. Problem areas are low level areas as there is insufficient energy there to perform natural physiological and psychological functions.
In other words, your girlfriend has severe eczema because her relevant physiological or psychological functions have failed. The functions have failed because the energy needed has been blocked from flowing there, resulting in a low energy level area. If she can successfully and regularly generate a powerful energy flow, the blockage can be cleared and her natural physiological and pyschological functions will be restored, resulting in her overcoming her eczema problem.
A crucial point is not what exercises she should practice but whether she has the skills to generate a powerful energy flow. Obviously she does not have the skills. She has to learn the skills from a qualified instructor. When she has acquired the necessary skills, any chi kung exercise can generate an energy flow, though some exercises are more cost-effective than others.
I would suggest that she attends my Intensive Chi Kung Course.
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The main purpose of a movie review is to bring your audience an honest and unbiased opinion about the film, its ideas and the purpose of making it.
Normally the common mistake that many newcomers might commit in reviewing a movie is that they become judgemental or inclined more towards a specific actor.
While movie review gives the writer the freedom of expression but he must remember to be concise in his approach. And let the reader decides on their own whether he wishes to see it or not?
Moreover, the audience going to understand the overall gist of the movie through your eyes- the way you have analysed the plot and characters of the movie.
Hence, movie review entails more responsibility on the reviewer in terms of writing, vocabulary skills and portray of various characters.
Overall it is your capability on how cohesively and logically you sum up the content such that you would be able to leave the reader with a sense of confidence, trust and satisfaction.
Steps – Movie Review Writing
1 – Drafting the Movie Review –
The starting sentence must be compelling: You want to get your audience glued to the review presented immediately then it is necessary to make your opinion clear in the very beginning itself. It is good not to keep the readers in the fix for long and let them know about your ratings at the earliest. Then prove your point with facts and figures in the later part of your blog. The words used must be interesting, compelling and intriguing.
2 – Gathering the Source Material –
The details and facts about the movie is a pre-requisite as it is needed to write a review. What’s the point if you can’t back up your writing with facts from the movie. So, gathering the basic information is what needs to be done before sitting to write a review. The information needed is:
- The director of the film
- The title and release date of the film
- Star cast in the film
- Genre it belongs to
When you sit to watch the film, it’s necessary to take notes and write down all interesting facts that appeal to you. You can’t remember all minute details for long so taking notes is the best way so that you can always come back later to binge upon if the need arises.
It is always better to watch the film at least twice or thrice. You always find some new insights and ideas which you missed in the first round before writing the final review.
3 – Composing the Movie Review –
Now, at this stage, you have enough ideas and material to compose the review. It must be your original and unique ideas that bring new insights to the reader community. Give your readers the feel and plot on which the film is based.
Connect – with your readers by digging out something new and telling them how the film is different from its peers. In doing so always remember not to spoil the sport by revealing too much about the film in your movie reviews. Keeping the language simple without the use of too much jargon is the key to any successful review. That’s because your readers are from diverse backgrounds, cultures and ethnic groups. So simplicity is the key.
Engage – your readers by discussing interesting elements from the film in paragraphs viz., direction, acting, cinematography, location, music and so on. In doing so always support your opinions with facts and figures. To make your point you can quote dialogues if needed to keep the interest of your reader’s alive. In this way, you can give your readers the overall gist of the movie without revealing too much and also present your point too simultaneously.
Conclude – by keeping up with the originality of your ideas and the overall theme of your review. Clearly tell your reader’s as to whether they should vouch for this movie or not. The suggestions put forward in your concluding paragraph must be compelling and significant to the readers.
4 – Finishing Touch to Your Piece of Art
Editing – Now, after creating your first draft, it is necessary to edit the review word by word and line by line. Delete the unwanted words or sentences or add new material if required to make your writing more crispy and to the point.
Proof-reading – Check your review for all typos, spelling errors, grammatical errors. Check if the names of actors are correctly spelt. It looks very annoying and cheap if such silly glitches are found at this level. This will eventually undermine your trust with the reader. Hence, a well structured and error-free page is what shines and stick in the memory of the reader.
Publishing – your movie review after following all the precautions is very joyful indeed. Put your post on as many platforms as possible. Be it your blog, Facebook account or Insta. After putting on such a show you definitely deserve a fair discussion on your review because you know readers comments whether good or bad eventually help you in the long run.
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Answer: the installation of a green roof terrace depends on the choice of plants, because the earth tanks can be of different sizes.
For flat or slightly inclined (less than 30 °) terraced roofs with a solid frame, greening is an aesthetic and ecological solution which improves the sound and thermal insulation of the habitat. However, this device is not sufficient in itself. The installation of the green roof requires the installation of ground carpets and rooted plants. Between this layer and the frame, you must first apply an intermediate layer to protect the wood against the risk of rotting (special tarpaulins, rot-proof wood tiles, etc.). Prefer plants adapted to the region and the climate, as well as the sunshine. Three types of plantations are available: intensive plantations welcome fruit trees in heavy containers up to 2 meters deep. Semi-extensive are less restrictive and often have automatic watering. Extensive plantations are not very thick (less than 15 centimeters), and consist of plants which do not require too much watering.Building a green wall Our practical garden videos
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Millions of Muslims around the world mark the start of Ramadan on Wednesday in some countries and Thursday according to the Saudi calendar, a month of intense prayer, dawn-to-dusk fasting and nightly feasts. Hill (the crescent) coincides with the astronomical new moon. Since the new moon marks the beginning of the new month, Muslims can usually safely estimate the beginning of Ramadan, but geographical differences can change when Ramadan begins.
U.S. President Donald Trump released an official statement from the White House marking the holiday, “As so many people unite to celebrate Ramadan, Melania and I join in the hope for a blessed month. Ramadan Mubarak.” The statement, however, did not appear on either Trump’s or the White House’s official Twitter accounts – a rare move for the avid social media friendly White House.
Here’s a look at some questions and answers about Islam’s holiest month:
WHY DO MUSLIMS FAST?
Ramadan is a time to detach from worldly pleasures and focus on one’s prayers. Many Muslims dress more conservatively during Ramadan and spend more time at the mosque than at any other time of the year.
Fasting during Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam, along with the Muslim declaration of faith, daily prayer, charity, and performing the hajj pilgrimage in Mecca.
Muslim scholars say it’s not enough to just avoid food and drinks during the day, though. Spouses must abstain from sexual intercourse during the day, and Muslims should not engage in road rage, cursing, fighting or gossiping.
Muslims are also encouraged to observe the five daily prayers on time and to use their downtime just before breaking their fast at sunset to recite Quran and intensify remembrance of God.
To prepare for the fast, Muslims eat what is commonly called “suhoor,” a pre-dawn meal of power foods to get them through the day.
HOW DO MUSLIMS BREAK THEIR FAST?
Muslims traditionally break their fast like the Prophet Mohammed did some 1,400 years ago, with a sip of water and some dates at sunset. That first sip of water is by far the most anticipated moment of the day. Read more
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Common name: green wattle, Sydney green wattle, blueskin
Acacia irrorata subsp. irrorata Sieber ex Spreng. APNI*
Synonyms: Acacia decurrens f. pauciglandulosa F.Muell. ex Benth. APNI*
Jugary glands present mostly at terminal and occasionally at basal pair of pinnae, sometimes also at base of upper 2–4 pairs of pinnae; branchlets (especially the ridges), petioles and rachises warty (bearing stiff, mostly spreading hairs) intermixed with often ± appressed hairs; pinnules and pods mostly with appressed straight to slightly curved hairs; young foliage tips golden or greenish yellow.
Flowering: November–January, sometimes April-August
Distribution and occurrence:
NSW subdivisions: NC, CC, SC, NT, CT, ?NWS, CWS
Other Australian states: Qld
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Taxon concept: P.G. Kodela & G.J. Harden (2002)
APNI* Provides a link to the Australian Plant Name Index (hosted by the Australian National Botanic Gardens) for comprehensive bibliographic data
***The AVH map option provides a detailed interactive Australia wide distribution map drawn from collections held by all major Australian herbaria participating in the Australian Virtual Herbarium project.
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Heart Stepping Stone
Use the stepping stone activity kit to make your own heart shape garden stone for mom!
- Poster Board
- Masking Tape
- Clear Plastic Wrap
Step 1. Gather your supplies.
Prepare your area and put on the gloves and mask provided in the kit. Tip: blow into the gloves to help open it up while putting it on. To protect your clothing, you might also consider wearing a Children’s Smock.
To make your own shaped mold you must first start with a piece of poster board or another sturdy paper material. Cut one square piece of poster board which will serve as the base for the shape. Our piece is 9 inches wide X 10 inches tall.
Cut (2) 11 x 2 inch pieces of poster board using a ruler and scissors.
Curl and attach the pieces together to form a heart shape using masking tape.
Use masking tape to secure shape to the poster board backing.
Layer pieces of clear plastic wrap inside the heart shape and tape to outside of mold to create the shape. You will use the plastic wrap as a mold release so that the plaster does not stick to the cardboard.
Moisten the spreading tool provided in the kit. This will prevent the plaster from sticking to it.
Measure 1 cup of warm water and gradually pour half of the water into the mold while continually mixing the mixture.
Add the remaining contents of your plaster sand mix into the mold. Stir the mixture with your mixing stick until all of the powder has absorbed the water. If the mix is not moist, add more water until it is well moistened. Tip: the texture should be thick like melted ice cream, not runny.
Smooth out the top of your plaster mixture with the spreading tool, moving it in a back and forth motion, like icing a cake. Clean any mixture off the tool while it is still wet with paper towels.
Use a stick or pencil to etch in the “I Love Mom” phrase. This will be the top of your stone. Let your stone dry completely overnight. If you try to remove the stone from the mold too quickly, your stone will crack!
Remove the stone from the mold and place it with the design facing up on top of your covered work space.
Paint and decorate your stone as desired.
Use glue to attach stones provided in the kit. You have now made your own heart shaped mold and made a beautiful stepping stone for your mom’s to display for Mother’s Day. For another project example using this kit, click here.
Tip: if you want to display the plaster Stepping Stone outside, finish with a sealant.
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3 differnt things i need by monday
below is a assignemnt where 3 pages must answer the question, 1 page must be for your summary while the rest will be a combonation of all the attached papers.
The first 3 pages, describe the activities you will undertake over each of the following: next month, quarter, one year, and three yearsYou should describe what you will do to improve and maximize your role as a leader. If you are currently in a formal leadership position, what will you do to get better at it? If you are currently in a formal non-leadership position, how will you seek opportunities to lead?
The rest of the pages you will review and combine all previous project submissions, including your leadership plan into one cohesive paper. You may have to include transitions to help the paper flow from one section to the next. Your final submission should include a 1 page summary reflecting on the knowledge you have gained from this self-assessment in it.
The final prodouct must be 15 pages long total include all previous project submissions, meet APA standards for presentation including properly citing sources in APA format, and be checked for correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar usage.
For this written assignment, you are to analyze the phenomenon of Facebook and Twitter, and discuss in what ways social media works as a globalizing force. You should explain what the positive and negative cultural implications social media like these have, and give examples.
This paper should be 2 pages, in APA style, utilizing the college’s library resources. One scholarly article as a minimum should be included in your essay.
A critical analysis serves as a way for you to examine the different elements of popular culture discussed in this course. For your final written assignment, discuss the media forms you have written about for your previous course portfolio essays. This essay should reflect upon your experience studying each form, and make distinctions as to how each one of them uniquely reflects American popular culture.
Your essay should attempt to answer the following:
- How are all of these forms of media connected through popular culture?
- Is there one form of media that in your opinion is more powerful in affecting its audiences than the others?
- Is there one medium that is more problematic for American culture than the others?
Your thesis should include the answer to one of the questions above, and be the focus of your essay. Evidence of library research is required.
This essay should be 2-3 pages, in APA style
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Is modesty just about clothes?
“Modesty means behaving and dressing in a way that displays self-respect. By showing a sense of decency in the way you act and the way you present yourself, you will naturally find that others respect you as well.” … Modesty just isn’t about the clothes or hijab (Islamic head covering) but it’s a way of life.
What are examples of modesty?
An example of modesty is when you are a great violin player and you simply say “I enjoy playing” when someone asks you if you are any good or not. An example of modesty is when you wear a shirt over your bathing suit because you don’t want to show off too much of your body.
What is the real meaning of modesty?
1 : the quality of not being too proud or confident about yourself or your abilities She accepted the award with modesty. 2 : propriety in dress, speech, or conduct The young man was known for his modesty.
What is a modest woman?
A woman can be described as modest when she avoids doing or wearing anything that might cause other people to have sexual feelings towards her. You can also describe her clothes or behaviour as modest. … cultures in which women are supposed to be modest.
Are modesty and humility the same?
They are actually very different concepts. “Modesty” and “humility” are often used interchangeably, but they are actually very different concepts. … Modesty often poses as humility, but, unlike true humility, is skin-deep and external rather than deep and internal. At best, modesty is no more than good manners.
Can you be modest without wearing hijab?
Definitely, modesty without Hijab is possible.
What kind of person does modesty make you?
Modesty makes you a realist; you become a person who is cut down to size. People of this kind become very cautious; before taking an action they assess the whole situation. They adopt a realistic approach. 6.
What are the characteristics of modesty?
Modesty, then, denotes a moderate self-view—seeing oneself as intermediate, rather than as very positive or very negative, on key personal attributes such as personality traits, abilities and skills, physical appearance, and social behavior. A moderate self-view may be entertained privately or expressed publicly.
What is a modest person like?
A person is modest if he or she is very successful but does not call attention to this. Modest generally means “big enough but not huge” — like a modest house or a modest income. An ambitious person will not be satisfied with modest progress. … If you are modest, you might wear your t-shirt when you swim.
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While only full EU membership can guarantee effective enforcement of environmental and climate legislation, the new EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) contains a set of radical and broadly beneficial commitments on trade and climate change.
Despite the Political Declaration mandating no more than a discussion about climate cooperation, the resulting set of TCA provisions is innovative in that it constitutes the first trade agreement to make the climate crisis a ‘make-or-break issue.’
Among the most important provisions is Article COMPROV.5, which declares the fight against climate change as a one of the bases for cooperation, alongside democracy, the rule of law, human rights and the non-proliferation of WMDs.
Further, Article COMPROV.12 affirms that Article COMPROV.5(1) is an ‘essential element’ of the partnership established by the TCA as well as ‘any supplementing agreement.’
Essential elements are important when determining suspension or termination of a treaty in international law under the law of treaties.
This language is one of the strongest found in any trade agreement, declaring that ‘climate change represents an existential threat to humanity’.
It requires each party to ‘respect the Paris Agreement and the process set up by the UNFCCC and refrain from acts or omissions that would materially defeat the object and purpose of the Paris Agreement.’
The TCA has become the first instance in which climate change is an ‘essential element’ of a trade treaty.
While the issue might be seen as essential for association agreements leading to EU membership, the TCA could potentially be the first agreement, provisionally in force, to contain such strong climate change language.
Under Title XI (on the ‘Level Playing Field’), environment, climate change, and sustainable development more broadly, play a key role.
The title is a slight misnomer as the obligations in these fields are more akin to non-regression obligations rather than any form of dynamic alignment, or indeed level playing field.
Somewhat controversially the ‘climate level of protection’, defined in Chapter 7 as the reduction and removal of greenhouse gases emissions, signifies: ‘for the Union, the 40% economy-wide 2030 target, including the Union’s system of carbon pricing [and] for the United Kingdom, the UK’s economy-wide share of this 2030 target, including the United Kingdom’s system of carbon pricing.’
In law, that means a 37% reduction by 2030 based on 2005 levels for the UK. Neither of these definitions reflects the new ambitions agreed within the EU of a 55% reduction, nor do they align with the announced 68% reduction from 1990 levels for the UK.
Evidently, this leaves some room for discretion for both trading partners with regard to their 2030 targets.
The 2050 objective in accordance with the Paris Agreement of economy-wide carbon neutrality is contained in Article 1.1.3.
While its language was slightly softened from the EU’s proposed ‘objective’ to now just an ‘ambition’, this too signifies the first time the 2050 target was agreed in an international trade treaty and will aid in the interpretation of other relevant climate provisions.
The agreement contains one of the strictest formulations of a non-regression provision by adopting mandatory language prohibiting the weakening or reduction of levels of environmental or climate protection’, including ‘by failing to effectively enforce’, with the sole caveat that this regression should not occur ‘in a manner affecting trade or investment.’
This is a strong provision, despite the nominal caveat, as WTO panels have repeatedly interpreted ‘affecting trade’ in the GATT and GATS as having an economic impact without any qualitative level beyond de minimis.
Article. 7.3 obliges both parties to ‘have in place an effective system of carbon pricing’ and suggests that they give serious thought on linking their respective carbon pricing systems to preserve the system’s integrity and possibly increase its effectiveness and avoids major differences with Northern Ireland which will still apply the emissions trading scheme for some sectors under the Withdrawal Agreement.
What makes the climate and environmental law provisions particularly significant is their inclusion in what is now called ‘rebalancing’ (Article 9.4).
If ‘material impacts on trade or investment arise as a result of significant divergences between the [p]arties’, Article 9.4.2. gives each party the right to take rebalancing measures that are strictly necessary and proportionate to address such a situation.
Even though this instrument is predominantly relevant for future divergence, it ensures that if one party goes further than the other it could adopt ‘rebalancing’ measures in the future. While these would be adopted unilaterally, they are reviewable by an arbitration process.
The requirement of ‘material impacts’ should be seen as a relatively high threshold, meaning that every future divergence will not necessarily qualify for rebalancing measures.
On the other hand, and given that there is an arbitration process available, any significant departure in the field of climate protection, will qualify for ‘rebalancing measures’.
In sum, the TCA contains the most far-reaching commitments toward sustainable development beyond broad facilitation and cooperation provisions, going considerably further than the more recent EU FTAs.
The combination of elevating climate change to an essential element of the Treaty, strong non-regression provisions and future balancing measures mean that in this field the TCA is trailblazing.
By Dr Markus Gehring, Lecturer in Sustainable Development in European and International Law at the University of Cambridge.
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Fire Department History
(The following is quoted from a research paper written in 1962 by Carol Mason Heelan, daughter of charter member Charles Baucom) "By the late 1930’s, there was no official fire department in Apex; the firefighting squad consisted of anyone who heard the alarm and was willing to offer their services. The Town owned an American La France fire truck, but it was infamous for having to be towed to many a fire scene. In 1938, nineteen men from Apex met to address concerns about the lack of sufficient fire protection in the Town of Apex. The Apex Volunteer Fire Department was chartered in 1939. The volunteer fire department’s first fire apparatus was a dump truck which they purchased for $35 and remodeled. It was housed in a one-stall building owned by the Town. In 1954, the volunteers completed construction of a three-bay brick firehouse in downtown Apex, pictured here, which today is part of Station 1. In 1961, two more bays were added onto the left side of the original structure. In the 1970’s, the two long drive-through bays were added. The second story and the two rear bays which now house the weightlifting equipment were the final additions to the station."
This photo of Apex firemen in front of the original fire station appeared in the September 12, 1940 edition of the North State News. I believe they are posing with the 1939 Ford Hunter - which still runs to this day and is displayed annually by the Firebelles in the Apex Christmas Parade.
In 1927, A.B. Hunter recommended to the Town Board that a fire company be organized. The board passed resolutions appointing members and officers of the original department to serve a two year period:
- Fire Chief: J.L. Castleberry
- Assistant Fire Chief:C. D. Maynard
- Fire Company Members: L.G. Jordan, W.B. Cash, George Maynard, E.C. Lewter, H.W. Lassiter, A.J. Martin, S.R. Miller, H.C. Benton, C.R. Clifton, W.L. Benton, T.H. Bunks, R.D. Poe, R.W. Tingen
Shortly thereafter the town also passed several resolutions to obtain firefighting equipment and facilities:
- American LaFrance Type 10 triple combination "500 gallon pumping, chemical engine, hose motor car" - price not to exceed $2500.
- 500 feet of 2.5" hose - price not to exceed $1.30 per foot.
- Two 2.5" cut off fire nozzles - $29.35 each
- One fire alarm siren - $150
- Part of Municipal Building presently used by J.A. Jones to be converted into a fire station
In late 1927, Whitson Benton was appointed as night fireman. He was to sleep in the firehouse and be paid $2.50 per month. By December 1927, a room was built and furnished as living quarters.
The Sanborn fire insurance map dated October 1928 listed Apex’s fire department as volunteer with 18 men, one chief, one assistant chief, one paid man on duty night and day, one fire station, and one American LaFrance truck. The fire station was in what was then the Town Hall. Today, this building is home to the Halle Cultural Arts Center.
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In the footsteps of Pausanias
An exciting trip back in time following the footsteps of Pausanias
Pausanias, a Greek traveler and geographer of the 2nd century AD, is famous for his Description of Greece, an invaluable work that describes ancient Greece from personal observation and experience and consists of ten books, each dedicated to some portion of Greece. His project is not just a topographical one but a real cultural geography as well.
The reputed anthropologist and classical scholar Sir James Frazer said of Pausanias: “Without him the ruins of Greece would for the most part be a labyrinth without a clue, a riddle without an answer”
Join us to share an exciting trip back in time following the footsteps of Pausanias…
Acropolis of Athens - Propylaea - Temple of Athena Nike - Parthenon - Erechtheion
“…There is but one entry to the Acropolis. It affords no other, being precipitous throughout and having a strong wall. The gateway has a roof of white marble, and down to the present day it is unrivalled for the beauty and size of its stones…”
“…On the right of the gateway is a temple of Wingless Victory. From this point the sea is visible. The Athenians think that Victory, having no wings, will always remain where she is…”
“…As you enter the temple that they name the Parthenon, all the sculptures you see on what is called the pediment refer to the birth of Athena, those on the rear pediment represent the contest for the land between Athena and Poseidon…”
“…There is also a building called the Erechtheion. Before the entrance is an altar of Zeus the Most High…”
“…Both the city and the whole of the land are alike sacred to Athena; for even those who in their parishes have an established worship of other gods nevertheless hold Athena in honor. But the most holy symbol, that was so considered by all many years before the unification of the parishes, is the image of Athena which is on what is now called the Acropolis, but in early days the Polis (City). A legend concerning it says that if fell from heaven…” Pausanias “Description of Greece” Book 1, Attica
Delphi. The oracle worked its magic up here on the mount Parnassus.
At the foot of Mount Parnassus lies the Pan-Hellenic sanctuary of Delphi, which had the most famous oracle of ancient Greece.
According to mythology, it is here that the two eagles sent out by Zeus from the ends of the universe to find the navel of the world met. “…
What is called the Omphalus (Navel) by the Delphians is made of white marble, and is said by the Delphians to be the center of all the earth. Pindar in one of his odes supports their view….” Pausanias, Book 10, Delphi
The sanctuary of Delphi, set within a most spectacular landscape, was for many centuries the cultural and religious center and symbol of unity for the Hellenic world.
The temple of Apollo, the treasuries of Athenians and Siphnians, the ancient theatre, the Tholos of Athena Pronaia, the Sacred Way and the Castalian Fountain are some of the most important and priceless monuments the visitor can enjoy walking through the impressive ruins of this great archaeological site.
Epidaurus - Asklepieion. A holistic cure high quality medical center.
Asklepieion -considered to be the birthplace of medicine– was one of the most extensive sacred sanctuaries and celebrated healing centers of the Classical world. It was an impressive complex of buildings –temples, athletic facilities, the theater, baths, a guest house for 160 guests, stoas, gymnasia, stadium, tholos etc.
The beauty and the tranquility of the landscape, the abundant waters, the way the building had been constructed and arranged, played an important role in the psychology of the patients, who received high-quality medical services.
Many surgical tools that can be seen in the Epidaurus Archaeological Museum prove that the Asclepieion was a high level medical center.
Epidaurus. The theatre. An ancient Greek acoustic miracle.
Architectural perfection, complete harmonization with the natural environment and perfect acoustics -which allow excellent intelligibility of unamplified spoken words from the skênê to all 15,000 spectators- are the unique characteristics of the Epidaurus Theater, the best preserved ancient theater in Greece.
According to Pausanias, the theater of Epidaurus was built in 340 BC by an Argos architect Polykleitos the Younger and is situated within the archaeological site of the Sanctuary of Asklepios.
Until the third century AD, it hosted music, song and drama competitions and performances during the Asklepian games which took place every four years in spring.
Today, the Athens and Epidaurus Festival at the theater in Epidaurus offers memorable performances from late June through August. Do not miss the experience…
Mycenae, the kingdom of mythical Agamemnon, and Tiryns
If only the ruins could speak and narrate the human dramas that have taken place inside the walls of the ancient citadel of Mycenae more than three thousand years ago… The myths related to its history have inspired poets and writers over many centuries, from the Homeric epics and the great tragedies of the Classical period to contemporary literary and artistic creation.
Mycenae and Tiryns, two great archaeological sites, in the north-eastern Peloponnese are the impressive ruins of the two greatest cities of the Mycenaean civilization, which dominated the eastern Mediterranean world from the 15th to the 12th century B.C. and played a major role in the development of classical Greek culture.
Mycenae, ‘Rich in Gold’, the kingdom of mythical Agamemnon, first sung by Homer in his epics, is the most important and richest palatial center of the Late Bronze Age in Greece.
Most of the monuments visible today were erected between 1350 and 1200 BC, when the site was at its peak. Palatial complexes, imposing Cyclopean masonry, the famous “Tomb of Agamemnon” (also known as the “Treasury of Atreus”), huge arches and fountains comprise one of the greatest architectural complexes known to the ancient world.
Ancient Olympia. Home of the Original Olympic Games.
In western Peloponnese, in the beautiful and serene valley of the Alpheios river, the so-called “the valley of the Gods” lies the most celebrated sanctuary of ancient Greece dedicated to Zeus, the father of the gods. Known for having been the birthplace of the most important athletic event of all times; the Olympic Games, Olympia today is one of the most popular destinations in Greece.
The archaeological site of Olympia includes the sanctuary of Zeus, the earlier temple of Hera, the ancient Stadium, the Prytaneion, the workshop of Phidias and many other buildings, such as athletic premises used for the preparation and celebration of the Olympic Games, administrative buildings and monuments.
“..There is at Olympia a treasury called the treasury of the Sicyonians, dedicated by Myron, who was tyrant of Sicyon. Myron built it to commemorate a victory in the chariot-race at the thirty-third Festival. In the treasury he made two chambers, one Dorian and one in the Ionic style. I saw that they were made of bronze….” Pausanias, Book 6, Elis
Ancient Messene. The less well known diamond of the Peloponnese.
Messene, a very significant city in antiquity named after a mythical queen and local deity, daughter of Triopas, the king of Argos, was established ca 370 BC.
It was the 2nd largest state of Peloponnese and the capital and cultural center of Messinia.
The site, which is one of the best preserved in Greece, includes a theatre -one of the biggest in antiquity- and the Arsinoe fountain house, an agora surrounded by stoas, which covers an area of about 40 acres with Temples of Zeus and Poseidon and the sanctuaries of Demetra and Dioskouroi, an Asclepieion, a stadium and a gymnasium, a funerary monument, public buildings, houses, the monumental fortifications of the city etc. It also includes an early Byzantine Vasilika.
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(The contents of this post are heavily based on Erich Fromm’s teachings).
Whether we find meaning for our lives is what determines the quality of our lives. Without meaning, our lives are full of dissatisfaction and discord. When we find meaning for our lives, our lives are full of joy and fulfillment. To love our lives, we must find meaning in it.
Life is painful. If you look around, all you see is more reason not to love it. There’s death, injustice, loss, and pain. If we take this perspective, however, and only see the bad and hurtful side of life, our lives become miserable. Only through finding meaning and purpose can we enjoy life and get fulfillment out of it.
One of the reasons we become depressed or lack motivation in life is because of lacking the meaning of life. When you face the difficulties of life, it’s possible to ask ourselves, what is it all for? Why do I have to suffer?
How to find meaning in life
Develop an independent sense of self
One way to find meaning in life is to develop our own independent sense of self. This is achieved by developing our own views, values, and principles rather than following those that have been set for us.
By embracing our own uniqueness, we discover our own ideas and abilities. We recognize that we are separate and different from others. According to Fromm, we give birth to ourselves.
Following our actions, ideas, and abilities
Another way to achieve meaning in our lives is by following our actions, ideas, and abilities. When we use our abilities and involve ourselves in creative purposes, we let go of our certainties. We venture into the unknown and this gives our lives even more meaning.
Creativity and doing something that had never been done before gives us courage. It makes us non-conformists and this form of independence makes us proud of ourselves and adds meaning to our lives.
We find meaning from loving as well. Our capacity to love others individually, and not experiencing the emotion of love but experiencing the relatedness to another person.
A healthy kind of love is one in which we respect the uniqueness and independence of ourselves and others and love them as they are. A healthy kind of love is one in which you choose to respect the other person as an individual and respect their autonomy.
A possessive kind of love whereby you blend your personalities is not a healthy kind of love and it does not give us meaning. According to Fromm, the only way to love ‘is to grant the other person full individuality, respect their opinion, preferences, and beliefs’.
Don’t mold yourself to be accepted by others
We cannot love others without loving ourselves. So another way to find meaning in our lives is not trying to mold ourselves in a way that we will be accepted by others.
We find meaning by developing a strong and authentic sense of self. This means you have a strong sense of what you stand for, and you respect what others stand for and give them respect to do so. If you shape yourself such that you will meet the approval of others so that they can love you, you will lose yourself.
You will find yourself in relationships that you feel validate you. Such relationships are when you want to be given things such as material things, to feel validated. You will tend to believe that goodness is out there, and you don’t have them within you, and you feel the need to constantly acquire them.
Adopt flexibility and learning
Becoming open to opportunities and improving yourself can give your life meaning. When you are open-minded and willing to change your beliefs, you open up your life to opportunities.
Such a person is free and open to accepting others as they are and does not need a mask to shield herself from the world. She is open and authentically herself and presents the same image to others.
Explore if you have nonproductive personalities
These are the kind of personalities that people adopt in order to avoid taking responsibility for their actions or avoid opportunities to look into themselves and identify the need for growth. According to Fromm, these personalities are; receptive, exploitative, hoarding and marketing.
- Receptive personality
This kind makes you accept all roles and not fight for a chance to improve or better yourself or your surroundings. It makes you follow and not take an initiative to lead. This adopted personality can make you a victim in its extreme state.
For example, a victim in an abusive relationship can learn helplessness and choose to stay in their conditions. Often, they accept their situation and don’t oppose their abuser.
- Exploitative personality
This personality can make a person self-centered, a person that takes from others and never gives. Individuals with such personality can show strong confidence and initiative, which they use to take from others and benefit themselves.
- Hoarding type
This is probably what we call bootlickers. They fight to retain what they have and seek to acquire more. They seek to be associated with people in high places since this is how they retain their value. They ate often power-hungry and not generous.
- Marketing type
This kind of personality makes you ‘sell’ yourself to improve your image. Status matters to them. They seek ways to show off what reflects their status such as dressing well, holidays, cars.
It’s possible such a personality can make you ambitious and highly motivated to acquire the things that will improve your status and make you feel good about yourself as discussed in extrinsic motivation.
Fromm also discusses this extremely negative personality. These kinds of people are uncomfortable with how unpredictable life is and are obsessed with instilling their own law and order.
As a result, they can become dictators in an effort to create some order into life. They are also obsessed with the talk of death and sickness and only think about the negatives of life.
I hope you get the courage to explore your identity and develop your sense of self. I hope you open up and give yourself a chance to love yourself and others. I hope you work on your self-improvement and personal development to give more meaning to your life. I hope you find your meaning, your why.
Recommended book; Man’s search for meaning, Victor Frankl
No time to read? Check out the 15 minute book summary on Blinkist.
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In spite of the fact that God makes numerous promises of financial rewards for generous giving, many church leaders are too "spiritual" to preach them. They grow visibly agitated when these promises are mentioned, and are quick to qualify them. For example, in "10 Principles of Giving," an otherwise outstanding exposition of 2 Corinthians 8 and 9, Dr. John Stott writes,.
Two harvest principles are here applied to Christian giving.First, we reap what we sow. Whoever sows sparingly reaps sparingly, and whoever sows generously reaps generously (v.6).
'Sowing' is an obvious picture of giving. What then can we expect to 'reap'? We should not interpret Paul's point with excessive literalism, as if he were saying that the more we give the more we will get, and that our income will keep pace with our expenditure. http://www.
generousgiving.org/testimonies/display.asp?id=49.Why shouldn't we interpret Paul's point as "saying that the more we give the more we will get, and that our income will keep pace with our expenditure"? That's exactly what he does say. The context leaves us with no other defensible interpretation.
If we reap what we sow, and what we sow is money, then what we reap will also be money. Any other conclusion does violence to the text. Yet this gifted, godly expositor is so uncomfortable with the plain meaning of Paul's promise that he dismisses it without any exegetical support?labeling an interpretation as "excessive literalism" is not an exegetical argument.A few sentences later Stott falls into the same hermeneutical trap:.
If then we give in this spirit, what will happen? What harvest can we expect to reap? Answer: 'God is able to make all grace abound to you' so that 'in all things' (not necessarily in material things) on the one hand you may have all you need, and on the other you may 'abound in every good work' because your opportunities for further service will increase (v.8).Why the qualification, "(not necessarily in material things)"? "Material things" is precisely the subject of Paul's discussion.
Paul knows there are other rewards for giving than monetary blessing. But his purpose here is to encourage the Corinthians to give by assuring them that if they give financially, God will bless them financially. Denying this in the face of overwhelming contextual evidence makes us guilty of what I call "emotional exegesis"?allowing our personal discomfort with a divine truth to distort the text that reveals it.God understands that a primary reason we do not give sacrificially is that we are afraid we can't afford to?that it will bankrupt us. That is why so many Scriptures that challenge us to give, or to live contrary to conventional fiscal wisdom, emphasize God's promises of financial reward.
Here are just a few examples:.? "During the seventh year the land shall have a sabbath rest? 'But if you say, 'What are we going to eat on the seventh year if we do not sow or gather in our crops?' 21 then I will so order My blessing for you in the sixth year that it will bring forth the crop for three years. 22 'When you are sowing the eighth year, you can still eat old things from the crop, eating [the old] until the ninth year when its crop comes in.'" (Lev. 25:4, 20-22).? "Honor the LORD from your wealth, And from the first of all your produce, 10 So your barns will be filled with plenty, And your vats will overflow with new wine.
" (Prov. 3:9,10).? "But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added to you." (Matt. 6:33).? "Let each one do just as he has purposed in his heart; not grudgingly or under compulsion; for God loves a cheerful giver.
8 And God is able to make all grace abound to you, that always having all sufficiency in everything, you may have an abundance for every good deed." (2 Cor. 9:7,8).Along with spiritual and eternal blessings, God Himself promises us financial rewards for giving. Obviously He does not consider them to be crass or unspiritual.
If we use emotional exegesis to spiritualize them, we become guilty of trying to be more "spiritual" than God. "What God has cleansed, no longer consider unholy" (Acts 10:15b, NASB).When you preach on giving, be sure to include God's promises of financial rewards. That is the truly spiritual thing to do.
Copyright 2006 Rod Rogers..Rod Rogers, D.Min., is a stewardship consultant, speaker, and author of Pastor Driven Stewardship: 10 Steps to Lead Your Church to Biblical Giving.
His ten-step Dynamic Giving System? has helped over 900 churches worldwide biblically increase their giving 10% - 300% in five weeks. Get a FREE twelve-page eSermon when you sign up for his FREE monthly e-zine. http://www.leaderskillsinc.com.
By: Rod Rogers
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Enable the investment & entrepreneurship environment in the ICT sector, through adopting strategies, policies and programs that supports and attracts for investment and entrepreneurship in the digital economy, making sure that there is a continues growth in the sector’s investments and that entrepreneurs to are supported to be able to achieve social sustainable development goals and creating job opportunities.
Investment & Entrepreneurship Directorates
- Investment and international representation Directorate
Enable the development and implementation of strategies, policies and procedures for investment and international representation in the digital economy sector and ensuring the implementation of the strategies, policies and procedures necessary to provide an attractive environment for investors, making sure that there is a continues growth in the sector’s investments , also ensure that the kingdom’s interest is best achieved through the relations with regional and international organizations, and countries.
- Initiative and Knowledge stations’ directorate
Enable the development and implementation of strategies, policies and procedures for initiatives that activates the role of knowledge stations, empower women in ICT sector, and supports ICT graduates. with the objective to enhance the digital economy and the entrepreneurship ecosystem, making sure that strategies, policies and procedures are applied to reach reducing the digital divide between the regions and governorates of the Kingdom, by developing graduate’s ICT and entrepreneurial skills, empowering women and thus developing local communities and increasing job opportunities in the sector.
- Social Entrepreneurship Directorate :
Enable the development and implementation of strategies, policies and procedures with regards to social entrepreneurship in the digital economy, ensuring that these strategies, policies and procedures are applied to enhance the social entrepreneurial environment also to facilitate their legislation and connections with investors, as a result , supporting the national economy and the local community.
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As the epidemic of Zaire ebolavirus in Western Africa continues (1,779 cases and 961 deaths in four countries), many are questioning why there are no means of preventing or stopping infection. In the past two decades there has been substantial research into developing and testing active and passive vaccines and antiviral drugs, although none have yet been licensed for use in humans.
Using antibodies to treat infection with ebolaviruses with antibodies is probably the best known therapy, because it was used to treat a two Americans who were infected while working in Liberia. They received a mixture of three monoclonal antibodies (called ZMapp) which had been previously shown to block infection of cells with ebolaviruses, and prevent lethal infection of non-human primates when given within 24-48 hours after infection. These are mouse monoclonal antibodies that have been ‘humanized’ so that when given to people they do not induce an antibody response against the antibodies. Humanization involves changing the amino acids of the antibody molecule from mouse to human, except in the part of the antibody that binds antigen. The antibodies are then synthesized in tobacco plants and purified. Administering anti-viral antibodies to patients, also called passive immunization, was done long before vaccines were available. Serum from patients who had recovered from a particular disease would be given to others who had recently been infected, in order to prevent disease. Such therapy was used to save the life of virologist Jordi Casals, who had become infected with Lassa virus while isolating the virus from the blood of a patient, Penny Pinneo. The serum administered to Casals was obtained from Pinneo, who had recovered from the infection. The American doctor infected with Zaire ebolavirus while working in Liberia was also given serum from a boy who had recovered from infection.
As ZMapp has not yet been subjected to human clinical trials to determine its safety and efficacy, its use in an infected human is considered unusual. A phase I clinical trial needs to be done to ensure that the preparation of monoclonal antibodies is safe in humans. Determining whether monoclonal antibody therapy for ebolavirus infection is effective is more difficult. Such testing could only be done during an outbreak, during which it would not be ethical to withhold treatment from the control group. Nevertheless it is clear that such mixtures of monoclonal anti-viral antibodies could potentially save many lives during outbreaks.
While passive immunization has value in saving lives, its protection is temporary: the antibodies given to patients do not endure. A better approach is immunization, which not only induces anti-viral antibodies, but creates immune memory, so that subsequent infections are accompanied by another round of antibody production. The catch is that it takes about two weeks after immunization for antibodies to reach sufficient protective levels. Nevertheless, a vaccine would likely have had substantial impact on the current outbreak, which began in March 2014 and has continued for 5 months.
A number of experimental vaccines against ebolaviruses are in development. In one approach, the glycoprotein of vesicular stomatitis virus is replaced with the corresponding protein of different ebolaviruses. These vaccines protect non-human primates from lethal infection. A similar approach using an attenuated rabies virus to deliver the ebolavirus glycoprotein also protected non-human primates from infection, as did immunization with an adenovirus encoding the ebolavirus glycoprotein.  This vaccine candidate has been shown to be safe and immunogenic in phase I clinical trials. Another vaccine approach entails production of the ebolavirus glycoprotein in E. coli. Immunization of mice with the purified protein leads to the production of neutralizing antibodies. Because protein-based vaccines do not replicate, the immune response may need to be boosted by using an adjuvant that stimulates the innate immune system and leads to better antibody production. A double-stranded RNA adjuvant has been shown to augment the immune response against a non-infections, virus-like particle vaccine containing the Ebola virus glycoprotein but not the viral genome.
Antivirals certainly have a place in control of viral disease, and a number of promising candidates to control infection with ebolaviruses have been developed. One is a nucleoside analog which is incorporated into RNA by the viral RNA polymerase and leads to chain termination. It blocks replication of ebolaviruses in culture cells, and protects mice and nonhuman primates from lethal infection. This compound, called BCX4430, is a broad spectrum antiviral that inhibits the replication of not only members of the Filoviridae, but also Arenaviridae, Bunyaviridae, Orthomyxoviridae, Picornaviridae, Paramyxoviridae, Flaviviridae, Coronaviridae. Another inhibitor of viral RNA synthesis is favipiravir, which has the advantage of being in late stage clinical development for the treatment of influenza. This compound inhibits replication of ebolaviruses in cultured cells and reduces disease severity and mortality in a mouse model of disease.
It is likely that the extent of the current outbreak of Ebola virus disease, the largest to date, will provide impetus to move some of these treatments into human trials. But consider that all the research on active and passive vaccines and antivirals for ebolaviruses required work in BSL-4 laboratories. Those who call for the shuttering of BSl-4 laboratories need to take note and move away from their unrealistic and unreasonable position.
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Gay in remote America: around 5 percent of rural citizens are generally LGBTQ, document findsSeptember 17, 2021
Scores of girl to girl, gay, bisexual and transgender consumers live in remote parts of the United States — mainly by selection, in accordance with a written report published previously this period by your LGBTQ think tank Movement Advancement challenge.
MAP’s report estimates between 2.9 million and 3.8 million lesbian, homosexual, bisexual and transgender anyone inhabit outlying America, composed of about less than six per cent associated with the approximated 62 million people that reside in non-urban places.
“We so often forget about that LGBT individuals stay remote neighborhoods,” Logan Casey, a MAP insurance researcher then one associated with the report’s head writers, claimed. “But becoming LGBT does not mean you’ll want to proceed live-in a coastal town.”
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The report notes that LGBTQ everyone is attracted to outlying cities for several of the identical factors because their heterosexual alternatives — distance to children, a tight-knit group and a connection to the secure. But the state furthermore located rural LGBTQ communities are uniquely afflicted with the “structural difficulties and various areas of outlying existence,” that it notes could “amplify the effects of both denial and popularity.”
‘VULNERABLE TO DISCRIMINATION’
The review realized the friendly and constitutional scenery of non-urban parts produces LGBTQ someone “more in danger of discrimination.”
“Public view in rural countries is normally little supportive of LGBT everyone and plans, and non-urban countries is much less prone to get important nondiscrimination regulations and inclined to have got harmful, prejudiced laws,” the review countries.
Easy, every day activities may also be fraught, specifically for transgender visitors. In accordance with the state, 34 per cent of trans folks submit discrimination on public transit and 18 % review harassment at a fitness center or fitness center. These quantities apply to remote and urban residents, but Casey’s study suggests that insufficient renewable choices and so the incredible importance of general public spaces in small, tight-knit neighborhoods will make harassment harder to bear in outlying countries.
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The state in addition notes the geographical point and solitude of rural markets can existing issues for LGBTQ people.
“If individuals knowledge discrimination at a doctor’s workplace, university or career, it is more unlikely there’s an alternative choice close-by,” Casey demonstrated.
The report furthermore discovered those who work in remote locations have less usage of LGBTQ-specific budget. Fifty-seven percent of LGBTQ grown ups in towns get access to an LGBTQ health core, while best 11 percentage regarding in remote places carry out. So when thinking about elder work, practically half of LGBTQ people have access to LGBTQ older facilities, versus simply 10 percent regarding non-urban equivalents.
There clearly was in addition how to use polish hearts an urban-rural partition in regards to the college environment for LGBTQ teens. Very nearly sixty percent of LGBTQ young people in urban areas reported possessing a gay-straight alliance club within their class, than just 36 percent of LGBTQ youthfulness in remote destinations.
And also, old-fashioned problems of outlying being now, for instance the opioid epidemic and jobless, may be more complicated on LGBTQ visitors since they tends to be legitimately converted outside of service or discharged with their name in most states. Thirty reports, most “majority rural,” do not expressly shield LGBTQ individuals from discrimination in housing, employment and open services.
The smaller communities of non-urban spots may complex topics for LGBTQ someone, as they are prone to stick out. This may easily coordinating more vulnerable to discrimination and also always keep problems they experience within the radar.
As an instance, LGBTQ young people homelessness in remote and towns is definitely about equal, though LGBTQ people nevertheless deal with higher homelessness rates than the company’s right equivalents. But the state cautions that rate might be greater for rural LGBTQ youthfulness, which commonly sleep in trucks or external, in place of his or her urban peers exactly who sleep in shelters in which their own presence was tape-recorded in reports.
One of the greatest challenges the report identifies are medical. Fifty six per cent of gay, lesbian and bisexual men and women nationwide noted 1 example of discrimination or individual profiling in a health care and attention style. As stated in data offered in the document, significantly more than 40 percent of nonmetropolitan LGBTQ someone mentioned should they had been changed away by their unique neighborhood medical facility, it would be “very hard” or “not conceivable” in order for them to look for an optional, when compared to 18 % for the general LGBTQ group, based on a statistic reported inside report.
Trans everyone commonly find it hard to select health care providers experienced in gender-affirming proper care and they are almost certainly going to posses this worry declined by their own insurance company. Trans people of coloration commonly experience the extra pressure of service providers with too little national proficiency with their people.
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Today’s piece of wisdom from nearly 60 years’ of experience is to work hard.
Work hard. That doesn’t necessarily mean work 60 hours a week for your entire career. It does mean while you are at work and getting paid for working WORK! Get off of Facebook (unless you’re researching something or actually working there), quit interrupting others and keeping them from their tasks by chatting about what you did last weekend, and get off your damn phone. (I know, now I sound like an old person and I have Clint Eastwood’s voice in my head (“get off my lawn!”).) But it’s true. Your employer is paying you to work, so you should have enough consideration and respect for them to do so. They hired you for a reason that has something to do with accomplishing goals and if you think you deserve to be paid for doing nothing to help them to that end, you are wrong. There is another person right behind you willing to actually work for the money you are being paid. Save your Facebook, chatting, and texting for your breaks.
Working hard also means learning. A job description is a list of the tasks that the person before you handled. That doesn’t mean that that is all you should ever do. Expand your expertise. You never know, you could impress the heck out of them. Learn at least one new thing every day. Learn about your company and what they do–the 30,000 foot view. Learn how each piece of your company works together to make the end product or how each person in the company works together to produce the end service. You can learn something from every single person you work with.
Working hard means showing respect. Even though I am older than 99% of the people in my firm, I show respect to them all, even the people who are younger than my kids. They are attorneys, I am not. We are all part of the team, but we also have our place. Everyone deserves respect, but if you aren’t friendly or helpful to those superior to you, or if you refuse to help out because it’s “not your job,” or if you just flat out refuse their pleas for assistance, that is not in the least bit respectful. Everyone is busy and I know that sometimes when I get 10 requests for assistance at the same time, I get a little bit overwhelmed. But once I actually look at what it is they each want and prioritize what needs to be done first, I somehow manage to get it done and then they can get on with their work. If you respect others and prove your value, guess what? They will respect you back. And respect is a wonderful thing to receive and the perfect complement to your paycheck.
Working hard means you may have to start at the bottom of the ladder instead of graduating from college and sliding into the number 2 position. You have to prove yourself and prove that you have what it takes to make it there. Remember that you can be a shining star even at the bottom of the ladder. Make it your goal to obtain a position and then make it yours. Do what you are expected to do and then . . . do more. Indispensable isn’t a word I like to use for this, but admiration, appreciation, recognition, and acknowledgment are more along the lines of what I want (did I mention I’m a Leo?).
Working hard means being part of a team. In a law firm it usually means everyone has their place on the team and the team works together toward the end goal. Sometimes, particularly when you are actually in trial or working on a deadline, everyone on the team has to do whatever needs to be done. Don’t ever be sitting down texting your friends while the boss is running the copy machine. But you could be researching or drafting something while the boss is making coffee. Do what needs to be done.
Working hard means having a career–not just a job. When you have a career, you spend time developing it. You join associations geared toward your career, you read the latest updates on trends in your career field, you become certified if that’s available in your career, you mentor others to love your career as much as you do, and you keep learning and improving yourself and sometimes, by your example, you improve others.
Just be respectful. In my long legal history, I have been fortunate enough to have really great bosses. Bosses who will stay until the project is finished even if it is 2 a.m. (although I usually send them home because I can be much more efficient at that time without them hovering). Bosses who will answer any dumb question I may have (and it’s amazing what I’ve learned from answers to dumb questions). Bosses who ask for (and listen to) my input on issues. Bosses who appreciate my “laypeople won’t understand this” comments. Bosses who don’t question most of my suggested edits to their documents anymore. But all of this is only because I have proven myself. I’ve proven that I’m interested in every document I touch, that I’m trying to make them look better, that I care what people think about them and our firm, and that this is my career and I love what I do.
You have to work for a long time, so spend it doing something you actually enjoy with people you actually like. Even working for a long time seems short in the scheme of it all. And life is far too short to spend 30 years being miserable every single day. Find what you love and do that. Don’t go into a job just because you have grand ideas of making zillions of dollars there because that’s just not worth it. If you love getting up every morning and going to work and getting a regular paycheck for doing work that you enjoy, that is what matters. Even if you don’t “love” getting up because, like me, you’re not a morning person, a job that is interesting, challenging, and fulfilling is worth much more than a boring job that you hate.
Steve Jobs said it best. “Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle. As with all matters of the heart, you’ll know when you find it.”
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Washington to fund study on removal of four Snake River dams
SEATTLE (AP) — The state budget approved this week includes $750,000 to study the impacts of the possible breaching of four Snake River dams to help salmon recovery.
The Seattle Times reports the legislation calls for a neutral third party to develop a process for local, state, tribal, federal and other stakeholders to weigh in on issues that would surround a decision to breach the four federal dams.
Chinook salmon are prime food for the endangered orcas that frequent Puget Sound, and a statewide dialogue had been proposed last year by a task force that Gov. Jay Inslee established.
The two Republican members of Congress from eastern Washington, where the dams are located, oppose the state-financed effort as wasteful, saying the decision to remove the dams is up to the federal government.
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W HEN you have looked at several birds' nests, you will want to see what the eggs are like. Try first to find those which are near your home. Some are so well hidden, that you will have to watch where the old birds go in and out, before you can find them. Others, like the nests of rooks, magpies and jays, are easy to see, but not easy to reach.
Do not take the eggs. Each will hatch out into a happy little bird, and if you carried the egg home it would only be broken. Your teacher will very likely collect one of each kind, which will do to show the class for many years.
But look well at the eggs in the nest. Then you will know them again when you find them in another place. Count how many there are, and notice if any more are laid afterwards. Then reckon how long the eggs are being hatched, after the last one is laid. You will find it is about a fortnight for the small birds and a day or two longer for rooks and pigeons. Then you can watch the feeding of the young birds, which we shall talk about in the next two lessons.
It is better not even to touch the eggs; for some birds, like the wood-pigeon, will desert their nests if the eggs have been handled. Other birds are not so particular. Mr. Kearton tells us that when he was a boy he used to find plovers' nests and amuse himself by turning the large end of the egg into the middle of the nest. As soon as the tidy mother came back, she always turned them round again with the points in the middle. The baby bird always comes out at the large end, so this gives them more room, as they hatch out.
If you have a laurel hedge in the garden you may find a Thrush's nest in it, with four to six beautiful blue eggs, about an inch long and spotted with black at the large end (see picture, p. 10). The mother will scold you well, and perhaps will not leave the nest, and you will have to take your chance when she is away. You may find a Blackbird's nest not far off. You will know it from the thrush's nest because it is lined with fine roots and grass, so is not hard inside. The eggs are greener with red-brown spots. The Misselthrush generally builds in a tree, and her eggs are a light buff colour spotted with reddish brown and pale lilac.
The Chaffinch will build close to your house, or in the apple trees of the orchard; and a pair of Bullfinches may make their nest in the ivy of the old garden wall, though they are shy birds. The chaffinch's eggs are a pale brown-green colour with brown spots (see picture, p. 20). They are about one-third the size of the thrush's egg. The bullfinch's are a pale blue, spotted with brown or purple. Be careful when you look at the bullfinch's nest, for though the mother will sit still, the father will be angry, and he may make her desert her nest, if he sees you.
You will have to get a ladder if you want to see a Martin's nest, for they build under the eaves of the house. And when you pull away a little of the nest and look in, make sure that you see the right eggs, for a sparrow will often take a martin's nest and lay her eggs in it. You can find out, by watching which bird goes into the nest. But if you cannot do this, you may know by the colour of the eggs. A martin's egg is white without any spots upon it. A sparrow's egg is grey with brown blotches on it. When the sparrow builds her own nest, it is made of straw or hay lined with feathers. It has about five or six eggs in it.
It is easier to look into a Swallow's nest than into a martin's, for it is not covered at the top, and is often put upon a rafter in a barn. It will have about five white eggs in it, with dark red patches on them. Watch these nests carefully, for when the eggs are hatched it is very pretty to see the old swallows teaching the young ones to catch flies (see picture, p. 45).
We must not forget the Robins, though I expect you know their eggs well. They are white, spotted with light red, and you may easily find them, for in the spring there is a robin's nest in almost every bank or hedgerow.
You may look for a Tomtit's nest in all sorts of strange places, from a hole in a tree, to a flower-pot which has been thrown away. There will be a number of little white eggs in it speckled with red. The mother will hiss and peck at you to prevent you from taking them away. But in a few days she will not be afraid, for she is a bold little bird.
You must learn to look for other eggs yourselves. In the barn you may find the Owl's large white eggs, and sometimes young birds and eggs together. In a bank of a river, or a hole in a wall, you may find the nest of a Water-wagtail with greyish white spotted eggs. The Rook's bluish green eggs sometimes fall down from their nests; and the Jackdaws will build in your chimneys.
When you have spent some time hunting for nests and eggs, you will notice how cunningly they are hidden by their colour and their marks.
Wherever you find white eggs like those of the owl, the martin, the woodpecker, the kingfisher, and the pigeon, they are either quite hidden in a bank, a tree trunk, or a deep nest, or they are high up out of reach. Most other eggs are spotted, and they are either some shade of green or grey or brown, like the moss and leaves and twigs of the nest.
In any nest you can find, see how many of the eggs grow up into young birds. Choose one nest each, to watch and see which child can count up most young birds.
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Ivory with polychromy and gilding, original silver hinges
Overall: 9.2 cm (3 5/8 in.); Closed: 5.2 cm (2 1/16 in.)
Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund 1971.103
This beautiful and well-preserved diptych includes its original polychromy, gilding, and silver hinges, though these are no longer connected. With its lapis background, red roof tiles, and gilded details of the figures’ clothing, the appearance is one of luxuriousness. The diptych provides us with a rare and vivid impression of how such devotional ivories were originally decorated in the 1300s.
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Central retinal vein occlusions (CRVO) represent a frequent pathology seen in everyday Medical Retina practice.1,2 It typically presents with superficial and deep retinal hemorrhages in all four quadrants of the retina, and characteristically shows venous system tortuosity because of blood flow obstruction, with or without optic disk edema.3,4
Blood flow impairment after CRVO may result in capillary drop out and retinal nonperfusion, especially in the peripheral retina, where retinal vascularization is naturally less profuse. Deprivation of oxygen to the retina stimulates the production of vascular endothelial growth factor by mainly the retinal pigment epithelium, but also other types of cells, such as glial cells, endothelial cells, ganglion cells, or Müller cells, in an attempt to increase the retinal vascularization, and thus, retinal blood supply. However, increased intraocular vascular endothelial growth factor concentrations may result in the appearance of cystoid macular edema and retinal neovascularization. The latter, in turn, may lead to vitreous hemorrhage, anterior segment neovascularization, neovascular glaucoma, and visual impairment. Therefore, optimal management of patients with CRVO is crucial to prevent vision-threatening complications.
Central retinal vein occlusions may be classified into ischemic and nonischemic, depending on the extension of capillary nonperfusion on Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS) 7F fundus fluorescein angiography (FFA).3 This distinction is important because the risk of neovascularization development is different for these two groups. Ischemic CRVOs exhibit 10 or more disk areas (DAs) of nonperfusion on ETDRS 7F FFA, and may be associated with poorer visual acuity, relative afferent pupillary defect, and electrophysiological abnormalities, but most importantly, with a higher risk of neovascularization (35% of iris and angle neovascularization over 3 years, in contrast to 10% of nonischemic CRVO).5 According to the Central Vein Occlusion Study, the risk of anterior neovascularization defined as two clock hours of iris neovascularization or any angle neovascularization, in ischemic CRVO may be lowered to 20% when panretinal photocoagulation is administered prophylactically,6 but the difference was not statistically significant. Subsequently, there is some ongoing controversy regarding prophylactic panretinal photocoagulation for ischemic CRVOs.
The ETDRS 7F is a photographic method used for the Central Vein Occlusion Study study and many other clinical trials before the development of ultra-widefield imaging. It combines 7 standard photographic views for Zeiss (Carl Zeiss, Oberkochern, Germany) fundus camera, obtained during FFA.3 The seven stereographic photographs were assembled and assessed as a single image, which facilitated the task of determining nonperfusion within the photographed areas. This technique allowed the visualization of the central posterior 90° of the retina, which represents approximately 30% of the retinal surface.7 This was certainly relevant for prognosis estimations, as nonperfusion in the posterior pole constitutes the main risk factor for neovascularization,8 but was unable to provide information about the perfusion status of the far peripheral retina, where most nonperfusion occurs. The recent development of ultra-widefield imaging techniques9 allows a visualization of the peripheral retina up to 200°, constituting approximately 80% of the entire retinal surface,10 and possibly rendering the ETDRS 7F obsolete. Widefield angiography (WFA) is now commonplace in clinical practice and clinical research; however, our understanding of the management and definition of an ischemic CRVO derived from angiography is based on the 7F. Several studies have attempted to redefine ischemic CRVO using WFA, identifying 75 DA or more as an alternative criterion.8,11 Despite these efforts, such studies lack the robust nature of the landmark Central Vein Occlusion Study study. There is a limitation in our knowledge base on the correlation of 7F angiography and WFA in assessing retinal nonperfusion which is essential to bridge the traditional evidence base with current imaging modalities.
Nevertheless, widefield imaging may not be available in all clinical practices, and so, assessing nonperfusion in the peripheral retina remains a challenging task for many clinicians. In this study, we aim to investigate the relationship between area of nonperfusion identified with ETDRS 7F and WFA and if possible define a simple linear equation to extrapolate the areas of nonperfusion observed in the ETDRS 7 standard fields to widefield. This will provide guidance for the estimation of overall retinal nonperfusion, and help optimize clinical management of CRVO in centers with no access to WFA.
This study is a post hoc analysis of the LEAVO study, a randomized clinical trial that compared the clinical effectiveness of ranibizumab, aflibercept, and bevacizumab intravitreal injections for the treatment of cystoid macular edema secondary to CRVO. The LEAVO study was approved by the United Kingdom National Ethics Committee Service (14/LO/1043) and the study was conducted in accordance with the tenets of the Declaration of Helsinki. Written informed consent was obtained from participants before entry into the study.
Inclusion Criteria and Data Collection
The eligibility criteria for the LEAVO study have been described.5 For this post-hoc study, only participants who had WFA performed using the Optos ultra-widefield system (Optos Plc, Dumfermline, Scotland) with available and gradable angiograms at baseline and 100 weeks were included. To eliminate any possible grading bias because of the presence of retinal hemorrhages at onset, we selected images from the WFA at exit only.
Widefield angiography were performed with Optos ultra-widefield system using a standard protocol after intravenous bolus infusion of 5 mL of 20% fluorescein sodium. The protocol consisted of acquiring images in the transit phase, arteriovenous phases, and late frames. A single investigator (L.N.) identified the best macula centered FFA image in the arteriovenous phase from the FFA series of each patient.
From 235 participants who had WFA in the LEAVO study, 184 had baseline and exit WFA. Of these, 31 were excluded because of ungradable images mainly because of media opacities. All 153 images were graded to evaluate retinal nonperfusion using the concentric rings method12 (Figure 1A) and nonperfusion within the posterior pole, temporal peripheral, nasal peripheral, and the total area of retinal nonperfusion were determined using the average measurements from the results of two consultant medical retinal specialists (L.N. and C.V.A.). The segments corresponding to the posterior pole, temporal peripheral, and nasal peripheral retina have been described previously.13
A template simulating the ETDRS 7F was then elaborated on Photoshop CS2 (Adobe, San Jose, CA) and was superimposed on the original image (Figure 1B). The distance between the fovea and the optic disk was measured in each patient and then used as radius for each of the 7F. Each image was then assessed by two graders (S.V. and M.P.M-G), who had over 6 years of experience in the field of Ophthalmology. Both graders were blinded to the patient information and to the assessment of the fellow grader. The average measurement between the two assessors were used for analysis. An open-source software by the National Institutes of Health, ImageJ, was used to measure the extension of nonperfusion within the ETDRS 7 standard fields. This software allows the grader to adjust the magnification, brightness, and contrast of the images to facilitate the task of identifying areas of nonperfusion. This was defined as absence of retinal arterioles and/or capillaries, and is detected by characteristics such as pruned appearance of adjacent arterioles and a darker appearance of the choroid, as per the SCORE study.14 The disk area for each image was measured, and later used to calculate the extension of nonperfusion for each image (expressed as disk areas); this was performed to reduce any possible bias secondary to the variability of the optic disk size in our cohort. All 153 images were graded on the same computer, HP Desktop Workstation Z230, with an Eizo FlexScan S2433W class color LCD monitor.
Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data. The intergrader agreement was expressed as intraclass correlation coefficient. The Shapiro–Wilk normality test was used to validate the normal distribution of the data, and Pearson correlation test was calculated to find linear correlation between variables. A regression line equation was calculated to approximately extrapolate the DA of nonperfusion in the peripheral retinal from the measurements in the ETDRS 7F and posterior pole, respectively. All statistical operations were conducted on R, a free software environment for data manipulation, statistical computing and graphical display. Statistical significance was set at 0.05 for all statistical calculations.
The 153 images were classified into five subgroups according to the extension of nonperfusion within the ETDRS 7F: 1) one group comprising all images with zero DA of nonperfusion, 2) a second group comprising all images with between 0 and 10 DA of nonperfusion, 3) a third group comprising all images with 10 to 20 DA of nonperfusion, 4) a fourth group comprising all images with 20 to 30 DA of nonperfusion, and 5) a fifth group comprising all images with over 30 DA of nonperfusion.
From a total of 235 participants with widefield imaging, 184 eyes of 184 participants had baseline and week 100 widefield angiograms. Thirty-one eyes were excluded because of poor-quality and ungradable images resulting in a total of 153 eyes. The intergrader agreement between the two graders was calculated using the intraclass correlation coefficient, with a significance level of 0.05. The intraclass correlation coefficient calculated for our study was 0.98.
Eyes with no areas of nonperfusion on 7F angiography manifested a mean area of nonperfusion of 23.1 DA 95% CI (19.20, 27.06) in WFA, whereas eyes with any area of nonperfusion on 7F had 59.5 DA 95% CI (48.40, 70.53) of nonperfusion on WFA. Eyes with areas of nonperfusion less than 10 DA on 7F angiography manifested 45.5 DA 95% CI (35.75, 55.18) of nonperfusion on WFA. These eyes would normally be classified as nonischemic using the traditional criteria set in Central Vein Occlusion Study. Eyes with >10 DA of nonperfusion on 7F angiography had 115.5 DA 95% CI (88.89, 142.05) of nonperfusion on WFA. This is detailed in Table 1.
Table 1. -
The Data From Our Cohort has Been Subdivided Into Five Groups to Facilitate Calculations
||ETDRS 7 Standard Fields (DA)
||Posterior Pole (DA)
||Total Retina (DA)
||0.07; 95% CI (0.07–0.21)
||23.13; 95% CI (19.20–27.06)
||2.12; 95% CI (1.02–3.23)
||45.46; 95% CI (35.75–55.18)
||11.77; 95% CI (8.46–15.08)
||94.44; 95% CI (69.30–119.50)
||34.46; 95% CI (12.03–56.88)
||125.28; 95% CI (−42.18 to 292.74)
||35.74; 95% CI (15.65–55.80)
||186.02; 95% CI (88.46–283.58)
The groups were classified as follows: Group 0 includes those patients who did not show ischemia within the ETDRS 7 standard field; Group 0 to 10 corresponds to those patients whose nonperfusion within the ETDRS 7 standard fields range from over 0 and 10 disk areas of ischemia, and so forth. The second column of the table, “ETDRS standard fields,” corresponds to the average of nonperfusion for each of the groups. The disk areas of nonperfusion within the posterior pole and total retina had been previously measured in a previous study.11
The columns “Posterior pole” and “Total Retina” express the average of nonperfusion found in the posterior pole and total retina, respectively, for each of the groups.
Correlation for our data was calculated using the Pearson correlation coefficient. We found that there was a linear correlation between DA of nonperfusion for ETDRS 7F and posterior pole (R = 0.921; 95% CI [0.208, 0.994], P-value = 0.026), DA of nonperfusion in the ETDRS 7F and total retina (R = 0.985, 95% CI [0.793, 0.999], P-value = 0.002), and DA of nonperfusion between posterior pole and total retina (R = 0.936; 95% CI [0.311, 0.995], P-value = 0.019) (Table 2).
Table 2. -
Pearson's Correlation Test was Found to be Statistically Significant for Comparisons of Extension of Nonperfusion Between ETDRS Seven Standard Fields and Posterior Pole, ETDRS Seven Standard Fields and Total Retina, and Posterior Pole and Total Retina
|Pearson's Correlation Test
|Nonperfusion in ETDRS 7 standard fields versus posterior pole
||R = 0.921; 95% CI (0.208–0.994)
|Nonperfusion in ETDRS 7 standard fields versus total retina
||R = 0.985; 95% CI (0.793–0.999)
|Nonperfusion in posterior pole versus total retina
||R = 0.936; 95% CI (0.311–0.995)
For each correlation, we also calculated a regression line equation. This would facilitate the task of approximately extrapolating the DA of nonperfusion measured within the ETDRS 7F to the posterior pole (y = 2.5 + 0.8x) or total retina (y = 37 + 3.2x), and posterior pole to total retina (y = 36 + 3.5x) (Figure 2).
Eyes with no areas of nonperfusion on 7F, 79.5% manifested more than 10 DA of temporal peripheral nonperfusion, whereas only 1.4% had more than 10 DA of nasal peripheral nonperfusion. This was similar for eyes with areas of nonperfusion between 0 and 10 DA, with 82.8% of eyes having temporal peripheral nonperfusion exceeding 10 DA and 20.3% nasally. Interestingly, eyes with more than 10 DA of nonperfusion on 7F angiography, 100% had more than 10 DA of temporal peripheral nonperfusion, and 62.5% of eyes had more than 10 DA of nasal peripheral nonperfusion. For eyes manifesting more than 10 DA of temporal peripheral nonperfusion on WFA, 12.6% had more than 10 DA of nonperfusion on 7F angiography, whereas for eyes with more than 10 DA of nasal peripheral nonperfusion on WFA, 41.7% had >10 DA of nonperfusion on 7F angiography.
This study identified a positive correlation between retinal nonperfusion measured on 7F angiography and WFA in eyes with CRVO. Eyes with <10 DA of nonperfusion on 7F angiography still had at least 35.8 DA of retinal nonperfusion on WFA, whereas eyes with >10 DA of nonperfusion on 7F angiography correlated with at least 88 DA of total nonperfusion on WFA. There is a positive and linear relationship between area of nonperfusion in 7F and WFA in CRVO with more than 3-times the amount of nonperfusion identified on WFA (Figure 3).
A 153 WFA images were collected and analyzed. The agreement between our two graders in measuring the extension of nonperfusion within ETDRS 7F for these data was measured by intraclass correlation coefficient, which showed an agreement of 0.98 showing an almost perfect agreement between our graders, which adds consistency to our study.14 We subdivided the images into five different groups according to the extension of nonperfusion in the ETDRS 7F, and later correlated with the extension of nonperfusion within the posterior pole and total retina for each image. Despite the small number of variables for each category and in some of the subgroups, we preferred to continue analyzing our data when classified into the five subgroups, because it is our aim to offer manageable, comprehensible results that may be easily applied in everyday practice. We consider that not simplifying the data in this manner would have defeated this purpose (Figure 4).
The Pearson test was calculated to correlate the areas of nonperfusion (classified into the five subgroups) between ETDRS 7F and posterior pole, ETDRS 7F and total retina, and posterior pole and total retina. In all cases, we found a statistically significant, positive correlation. Given that the coefficient value was near one for all three cases, this constitutes a near-perfect correlation. However, because the n was small in those subgroups with a greater extent of ischemia (over 20 DA of nonperfusion), we recommend caution when working with these data, because we cannot offer a strong clinical conclusion in these cases, as opposed to the subgroups showing less than 20 DA of ischemia.
We hereby include a simple regression line that will allow clinicians to quickly and easily extrapolate the extent of total retinal nonperfusion from the data obtained from the ETDRS 7F or posterior pole. This, we think, should be extremely helpful, especially in those clinical practices lacking WFA, to optimize clinical management for patients with CRVO.
The prevailing criteria to consider a CRVO as ischemic is the presence of more than 10 DA of nonperfusion within the ETDRS 7F. In more recent WFA studies of nonperfusion in CRVO, >75 DA on WFA seems to be a consistent threshold for an “ischemic” phenotype with more than 75% of eyes with >75 DA found to have neovascular complications.8,11 This is reflected in our findings of eyes with <10 DA nonperfusion on 7F had at most, upper 95% CI, of 55.2 DA of nonperfusion on WFA, whereas eyes with >10 DA of nonperfusion on 7F had at least, lower 95% CI, 88 DA of total nonperfusion, further corroborating the WFA threshold of an ischemic CRVO of 75 DA. In addition, the use of intravitreal anti–vascular endothelial growth factor injections as a treatment for CMO may alter the natural course of those CRVOs that present with this complication. Therefore, prognostic markers for neovascularization are required, and the revision for the need of prophylactic panretinal photocoagulation.
It was previously reported in this cohort that temporal peripheral nonperfusion is common in CRVO on WFA13 and not surprisingly, temporal nonperfusion was common in all eyes irrespective of eyes with less or more than 10 DA of nonperfusion on 7F angiography. However, nasal peripheral nonperfusion was associated with more than 10 DA of nonperfusion on 7F. This suggests, despite the temporal preponderance to nonperfusion, the nasal peripheral retina is more protected, and its involvement suggests a more widespread and posterior spread of nonperfusion in eyes with CRVO.
In conclusion, there is a positive and linear correlation for area of nonperfusion in eyes with CRVO measured using ETDRS 7F and WFA with more than 3 times the amount of nonperfusion identified with the latter modality. A conversion factor of ×3 may give clinicians using seven field FFA an approximate estimate of the ischemia that widefield would have identified with a result of greater than 75 DA indicative of iCRVO and need for intervention.
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This is the second high-profile accident involving a KnightScope robot. In July 2016, the robot ran into a 16-month-old toddler at the Stanford Shopping Center. “The robot hit my son’s head and he fell down facing down on the floor and the robot did not stop and it kept moving forward,” Harwin’s mother, Tiffany Teng, told ABC7 News then.
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KnightScope thanked Washington Harbour, the Washington D.C. mall for their patience and involuntary participation in Steve’s training by providing real-world scenarios beyond what can be tested in the lab.
Steve the robot’s being rebuilt in preparation for its next assignment: ironically, it will be patrolling an aquarium.
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