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Articles | Volume 378
Post-conference publication 29 May 2018
Post-conference publication | 29 May 2018
Near real time water quality monitoring of Chivero and Manyame lakes of Zimbabwe
Ronald Muchini et al.
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Webster Gumindoga, Tom H. M. Rientjes, Alemseged Tamiru Haile, Hodson Makurira, and Paolo Reggiani
Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci., 23, 2915–2938,Short summary
We evaluate the influence of elevation and distance from large-scale open water bodies on bias for CMORPH satellite rainfall in the Zambezi basin. Effects of distance > 10 km from water bodies are minimal, whereas the effects at shorter distances are indicated but are not conclusive for lack of rain gauges. Taylor diagrams show station elevation influencing CMORPH performance. The
spatio-temporaland newly developed
elevation zonebias schemes proved more effective in removing CMORPH bias.
Hodson Makurira, Dominic Mazvimavi, Evison Kapangaziwiri, Jean-Marie Kileshye Onema, and Webster Gumindoga
Proc. IAHS, 378, 1–1,
Webster Gumindoga, Hodson Makurira, and Bezel Garedondo
Proc. IAHS, 378, 43–50,
Martin Tshikeba Kabantu, Raphael Muamba Tshimanga, Jean Marie Onema Kileshye, Webster Gumindoga, and Jules Tshimpampa Beya
Proc. IAHS, 378, 51–57,Short summary
This study was done in order to promote the use of remote sensing products when dealing water resources in the Congo river basin. It is the first step of a large research on the evaluation of the performance of remote sensing products on water resources modeling in the Congo river basin.
Thomas Matingo, Webster Gumindoga, and Hodson Makurira
Proc. IAHS, 378, 59–65,Short summary
This paper is about evaluation of sub daily satellite rainfall estimates through flash flood modelling. The 30 minute timestep for CMORPH captures flash floods effectively and for TRMM the 3 hr timestep was the best. In general CMORPH performed better than TRMM in termsof NSE and RVE when applied to HEC-HMS model. It can be concluded that floods occur rapidly and the chances of capturing them are higher when finer resolution are applied.
Delight Mhiribidi, Joel Nobert, Webster Gumindoga, and Donald T. Rwasoka
Proc. IAHS, 378, 67–72,
Jose A. Malanco, Hodson Makurira, Evans Kaseke, and Webster Gumindoga
Proc. IAHS, 378, 73–78,Short summary
This study determines the actual causes of water shortage at Mushandike Irrigation Scheme in Zimbabwe. The water stress at the scheme has been largely attributed to climate change and the uncontrolled expansion of the land under irrigation. Results show that water shortages at the scheme are a result of over-abstraction from the dam beyond the firm yield, adoption of inefficient irrigation methods and high channel losses in the canal system and are not related to hydro-climatic conditions.
W. Gumindoga, T. H. M. Rientjes, A. T. Haile, H. Makurira, and P. Reggiani
Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci. Discuss.,
Manuscript not accepted for further review
Buka, H., Linhoss, A., and Pote, J.: An Integrated Watershed Approach to Water and Sanitation Hygiene priorities through a Narrative Review of Lake Chivero, Zimbabwe, Starkville, 2014.
Chander, G., Markham, B. L., and Helder, D. L.: Summary of Current Radiometric Calibration Coefficients for, Remote Sens. Environ., 1, 1–24, 2009.
Chawira, M., Dube, T., and Gumindoga, W.: Remote sensing based water quality monitoring in Chivero and Manyame lakes of Zimbabwe, Phys. Chem. Earth, 66, 38–44, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pce.2013.09.003, 2013.
Chigonda, T.: Thirst in the midst of the Twin lakes: A quest for understanding Norton's ironical water woes, Journal of Sustainable Development in Africa, 13, 295–303, 2011.
Dept. of Ecology State of Washington: Water Quality Program Policy, USA, 2012.
Dlamini, S.: Evaluation Of The Water Quality Statusin Lake Chivero, Zimbabwe, University of Zimbabwe, 2012.
EMA.: Environmental Management Agency – Water testing services, available at: http://www.ema.co.zw/index.php/2014-06-1203-49-33/2014-06-12-03-50-38/ema-services/50-water-testing-services.html (last access: 22 April 2015), 2012.
EMA.: Ambient water quality monitoring, 2014, available at: http://www.herald.co.zw/ambient-water-quality-monitoring/ (last access: 20 March 2015), 2014.
Herald: The Herald, Lake Chivero Ranks High in pollution, 18 April, Lake Chivero Ranks High in pollution, available at: https://www.herald.co.zw/lake-chivero-ranks-high-in-pollution/ (last access: 10 March 2018), 2012.
ILWIS.: Apendices ILWIS as a DDE server(Adavanced). Available at: http://spatial-analyst.net/ILWIS/htm/ilwis/appendices_ilwis_as_dde_server.htm (last access: 23 April 2015), 2013.
Kabo-bah, A.: Developing water quality modelling scheme in ILWIS Open for the Dinkel River in support of climate change and adaptation studies Developing water quality modelling scheme in ILWIS Open for the Dinkel River in support of climate change and adaptation studi, Twente, Enschede, 2010.
Kibena, J., Nhapi, I., and Gumindoga, W.: Assessing the relationship between water quality parameters and changes in landuse patterns in the Upper Manyame River, Zimbabwe, J. Phys. Chem. Earth, 67–60, 153–163, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pce.2013.09.017, 2013.
Li, S., Xiong, C., and Ou, Z.: Development Of Web-Based Ice Information System, Ou 2002, Canada, 2006.
Magadza, C. H.: Management of Eutrophication in Lake Chivero?, Success and failures?: A Case Study, Harare, 2008.
Mapira, J.: River pollution in the City of Mutare (Zimbabwe) and Its Implications For Sustainable Development, Journal of Sustainable Development in Africa, 13, 181–194, 2011.
Masere, T. P., Munodawafa, A., and Chitata, T.: Assessment of human impact on water quality along Manyame River, Int. J. Develop. Sustainability, 1, 754–765, 2012.
Microsoft: About Dynamic Data Exchange, available at: https://msdn.microsoft.com/en- us/library/windows/desktop/ms648774(v=vs.85).aspx (last access: 23 March 2018), 2015.
Mlambo, M.: Zimbabwe's river system heavily polluted, available at: www.thestandard.co.zw/2013/04/07/zimbabwes-river-system-heavily-polluted/ (last access: 17 February 2015), 2013.
Nhapi, I.: Inventory of water management practices in Harare, Zimbabwe, Water Environ. J., 22, 54–63, https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1747-6593.2007.00084.x, 2008.
Shafique, N. A., Fulk, F., Autrey, B. C., Flotemersch, J.: Hyperspectral Remote Sensing of Water Quality Parameters for Large Rivers in the Ohio River Basin, Environmental Protection Agency, USA, 2002.
Steissberg, T., Schladow, G., and Hook, S.: Monitoring past, present, and future water quality using remote sensing, Tahoe environmental research …, Southern Nevada, 2010.
ZRA: Water Consumption and Effluent from Food and Agricultural Sector including Fisheries and Livestock, Danida, 1998.
This paper presents an automated computer based system for determining water quality and pollution. The system results are presented in the form of a map showing the status of water at each and every point in the lake by the click of a button. A case study of Lakes Chivero and Manyame of Zimbabwe.
This paper presents an automated computer based system for determining water quality and...
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Regards from New Delhi India, a successful Auto Show.
Despite of Corona Virus, the spirit is high. Focus is definitely on EV and 3D printing, two fields where Extrude Hone applies his automotive finishing solutions legacy.
Thanks Marc Bossert Great video, ECM Electrochemical Machining for fuel injectors, nice to see our machine and fixture (at that time we were Kennametal Extrude Hone see the sticker on the machine 0’17”).
Shaping and Finishing Solutions. Stay tune for more Extrude Hone and 3D metal printing news.
There is extreme interest revolving around Additive Manufacturing. Fully functioning cars were produced using Additive Manufacturing techniques during the 2016 IMTS Show in Chicago – demonstrating the process benefits of the AM Technology.
Additive manufacturing (known also under DLMS; SLM; AM, ALM, 3D Printing) is a process of building parts and components layer by layer, connecting powder particles via an energy source. (more…)
New thermal deburring machine. Extrude Hone brings – the T350 and T450 thermal deburring machines to provide quick reliable solution for complete and simultaneous removal of internal and external burrs.
- To have reliable hydraulic manifolds
- Improved quality by 100% removal of lose burrs, attached burrs and other particles
As 3D printers become more ubiquitous, the question manufacturers are trying to answer is not ‘how do we incorporated industrial 3D printing?’ but ‘how do we incorporate industrial 3D printing better than our competitors?’ Whether your application involves additive layer manufacturing (ALM) or laser sintering, the key that can set your
product above the rest is finishing. (more…)
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Our anti-harassment policy expresses our commitment to maintain a workplace that’s free of harassment, so our employees can feel safe and happy. We will not tolerate anyone intimidating, humiliating or sabotaging others in our workplace. We also prohibit willful discrimination based on [age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, racial, religion or disability.]
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Harassment includes bullying, intimidation, direct insults, malicious gossip and victimization. We can’t create an exhaustive list, but here are some instances that we consider harassment:
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Library Names: the Stories of the Bilingual Names for Christchurch City Libraries
Papanui is the Māori word for 'a platform in a tree from which birds are snared'. This forest once boasted an abundance of forest birds that were regularly snared for kai.
An alternative meaning of Papanui is 'big or large flat land', where in 1856, there was a native bush of about 200 acres still standing. It seems this suburb sits on top of a large rock that pushes water out towards to some of the surrounding suburbs such as St Albans and Merivale.
Papanui Bush once boasted an abundance of forest birds that were regularly snared for kai in this region. This was at a time when the area was covered by a large stand of forest, dominated by tōtara, mataī, kahikatea and kānuka, similar to the smaller stand of bush that now remains in Riccarton, traditionally known as Pūtaringamotu or more commonly today known as Dean's Bush.
Papanui Bush generated a thriving business for the timber industry in the early years of European settlement. Sadly, the milling of this area, and proximity to the planned Christchurch city location, in the 1850s it was rapidly demolished and the entire 30 hectares of bush that was left standing at the time was cut down and went towards building some the first homes, shops, government headquarters, schools churches and other structures around the city.
The site of Papanui Bush is the present day Papanui Domain, located off Sawyers Arms Road. A small native garden and a mural painted on the nearby community hall today commemorate the great forest trees that once dominated the area.
Other Māori names associated with this area include Te Waro Kuri or Waro Muri - 'the end of the pit', which are both in the northern part of the suburb.
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[Python-Dev] Re: copy, len and the like as 'object' methods?
Thu, 23 Aug 2001 10:12:45 +0100
> I can appreciate that your tastes are different from
> mine...in fact I said something similar to David when he
> first suggested it to me but on reflection it seemed such
> a subtle thing when compared against the weirdness of the
> definition of len:
> def len(obj):
> return obj.__length__()
> It does a little bit more but not much!
A strange thought, but with the advent of type/class unification and the
'object' base class, is it possible to inject new methods into the 'object'
type at runtime, allowing:
object.len = len
This would seem quite slick (or is that "sick" :-), but it makes the
language seem more mutable than might be healthy... (Or is 'object' not this
mutable...? Must try 2.2a2 and see...)
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The Forward reports on a development in American perceptions of Israel. Washington’s attitude towards the Jewish state is talking tough but still offering billions of dollars every year to fund the worst excesses:
Shoshana Bryen, senior director for security policy at the Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs, argued that blaming America’s difficulties in its Middle East war zones on Israel’s approach to the Palestinian issue is “a fraud of the largest order.” Arab Gulf countries, she said, are reluctant to cooperate militarily with the United States because of their own internal problems, and they use the Palestinian issue as an excuse. “It is a canard to hang it on Israel,” she added.
Suggestions that Israeli policies might threaten American national security thus far seem not to have gained much traction among lawmakers, said an official with a pro-Israel organization in Washington, who spoke on condition of anonymity. He said that the prevailing attitude on Capitol Hill is still that Israel is a security asset in the Middle East, not a burden.
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Legendary computer scientist Edsger Dijkstra once said: “Computer Science is no more about computers than astronomy is about telescopes.” But if programming is not about the computers, what IS it about?
I want to give you three strange definitions of computer programming that will forever change how you think about software. Exploring the true nature of programming requires tracing its connections with philosophy, psychology, evolution, and physics, and following these threads leads to a startling conclusion: computer programming is not a product of the mind of humans – it’s a product of the mind of the universe!
About Ron Burk
Ron Burk has been a programmer for 30 years, a magazine editor (Windows Developer’s Journal) for 10 years, and an amateur medical researcher for 5 years (publishing papers on treating the anemia of cancer, and the relationship of melatonin to chemotherapy symptoms).
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This crios is in the high key colours beloved of the Aran Islanders, Inis Meáin being one of the Aran Islands off Ireland's west coast.
This pattern is symmetrical, symbolizing the balance of the masculine and the feminine. In the center a red double helix suggests the essence of creation running through life. In Celtic Mythology red is a sacred colour, symbolizing the life blood. Yellow is the colour of the sun. Water and Air are also represented in the blues and white.
This cord is made from Aran Yarn from Ireland’s two remaining woollen mills in Kerry and Donegal. It measures 78" long and 2" wide, perfect for tying around the wedding couples hands twice, with room for the knot on top.
When weaving , I bring to it my highest quality of energy and attention. Weaving lends itself to this meditative state of mind. When making a Crios for a couple’s handfasting ritual, I weave my good wishes and intent into the piece for the couple on their wedding day and in their lives together.
traditional handfasting cord
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Today's fast paced product market has shorter lifecycles and tighter budgetary concerns. Tolerance analysis software provides an ideal solution to reduce the number of crucial steps needed to optimize a product at the design step itself. 3DCS Variation Analyst is the world's most used tolerance analysis software that is fully integrated into NX/ CATIA V5/ Creo and CAD Neutral Multi-CAD. 3DCS Variation Analyst is designed to use a consistent format and set of mathematical formulae that create reliable results, enabling engineers to gain a complete insight into their design. The software empowers design engineers to control variation and optimize their designs to account for inherent process and part variation, which in turn reduces non-conformance, scrap, rework and other associated costs.
About 3DCS Variation Analyst
Used by the world’s leading manufacturing OEM’s to reduce the cost of quality, 3DCS Variation Analyst comes in two flavours:
1) 3DCS Variation Analyst (NX / CAA V5 or Creo Based) is an integrated solution for NX / CATIA V5 or Creo. Since it is an integrated solution, users can not only activate 3DCS workbenches from within the modelling solution, they can use many of its inbuilt functionality to support their modelling.
2) 3DCS Variation Analyst Multi-CAD is a standalone CAD neutral software system. It is used for modeling variation that is caused by part tolerances as well as manufacturing and assembly processes. Using Transmagic conversion software, 3DCS Multi-CAD works with native CAD files (.prt, CAD product, etc), STEP, IGES and JT files. It thus provides a single, CAD neutral platform for designing products in an optimal manner.
How 3DCS Variation Analyst Works - Model Part and Process Variation
The software utilizes three methods of simulation to highlight the sources of variation and to identify the potential build issues of the product. Since the software accurately models the product build process, the user can accurately simulate in a virtual environment. In other words, the software essentially creates digital prototypes to test and validate design objectives of the product.
Why use 3DCS Variation Analyst?
Since the software allows a design engineer to simulate products in a digital environment, they are able to gain new insights into the product design and account for variation in key areas. This reduces rework, non-conformance and scrap at final assembly. Moreover, specifications that are less critical can be relaxed, increasing tolerances and allowing the use of less expensive manufacturing processes. This in turn reduces the product manufacturing costs without sacrificing its overall quality.
3DCS software has automatic report generation for fast, effective communication of analysis results, and easy collaboration with peers and managers.
Key Product Highlights:
3DCS Variation Analyst provides three analysis methods:
What-If Studies - Test design changes using simulation to reduce the need for prototypes.
Identify the Source of Variation - Find the true source of your problem to root cause build issues and non-conformance.
Apply Plant and Measurement Data - Incorporate physical or actual measurements to validate products and troubleshoot production.
Account for Processes and Tooling - Model assembly process, tooling, fixtures, clamping, Datum, Locators and account for their added variation.
Customize Your Setup - Use Add-on modules to quickly upgrade your system to utilize Finite Element Analysis, Mechanical Kinematic Assemblies and more.
Test and Optimize Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances (GD&T) - Move from general tolerances to more specific tolerances that reflect your processes and manufacturing capability.
Salient Features of 3DCS Variation Analyst
Determine Design Objectives with High End Visualization
View gap and flush conditions with given tolerances to determine the effect of variation on the appearance of products.
Create a Model to Simulate Product and Process Variation
Apply part and process tolerances to simulate manufactured products. Test design and assembly options for optimal final configurations.
Run Analyses to Determine Contributors and Critical to Quality Features
Find primary contributors to variation and focus in on critical to quality features to monitor through production. Determine mathematical relationships between parts to maximize design changes. Find issues before making any products.
Create Reports and Collaborate
With push-button reporting, instantly create html and excel reports from your analysis results to share with colleagues and present to managers. Collaborate with teams in different regions while effectively communicating your results.
Make Changes and Test Your New Design
Change tolerances, assembly processes or design characteristics and determine the outcome. Find issues and test solutions before building expensive prototypes or beginning production.
DesignTech Systems has partnered with a reseller for distributing 3DCS Variation Analyst in India.
The 3DCS Variation Analyst comes with add-on modules that augment it's functionality. Please choose a module from below to know more about it:
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Raised many generations. With whatever was in the garden, raisin olives and eggs from the chicken coop! Plenty of virgin olive oil, and ready! Hearty, healthy and economical food to the many difficult times that this island lived! Refreshing, a must for the summer but also throughout the year to join your everyday table.
2 boiled potatoes
Cut the tender tops of the nightshade and put them at the bottom of the bowl and pour olive oil for the greens to absorb.
Gradually chop the vegetables salting lightly and spraying oil.
Carve the cucumber with the fork to “drink” also oil.
Cut the potato with a fork indenting the flesh to “drink” oil too.
Cut the eggs.
Place the olives.
Sprinkle with some olive oil
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WM’s independently reviewed system provides the fully-functional and globally operational structures and processes as proposed by John Maynard Keynes at the Bretton Woods Conference – and provide the key to reform the Global Financial System
Webtel.mobi – Connecting the world
WEBTEL.MOBI’s SYSTEM AND TUV DIGITAL CURRENCY – 21st CENTURY VERSIONS OF KEYNES’S INTERNATIONAL CLEARING UNION AND BANCORWM’s independently reviewed system provides the fully-functional and globally operational structures and processes as proposed by John Maynard Keynes at the Bretton Woods Conference – and provide the key to reform of the Global Financial System
ST PETER PORT, Guernsey and NEW YORK, Oct. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global Telephony Company Webtel.mobi (“WM”) spent several years creating its first operational platform – Platform 1 – which was made live in 2009.
On completion, Platform 1 already had within it all of the components and processes of Keynes’s proposed International Clearing Union and Bancor – the proposed pillars of a post-WW2 new and stable Global Financial System.
However, to fully confirm and refine the system’s capacities, processes, and the thousands of requirements to ensure a safe, stable, legal, and fit-for-purpose Global Financial System in a regulatorily compliant environment – WM spent the next nine years until 2018 in fully operational global testing with limited user groups worldwide.
Thereafter, from 2018 to 2021, WM rebuilt its system in its entirety to incorporate into its new Platform 2 all the required refinements identified during the operational testing phase. WM’s Platform 2 was made fully operational for unrestricted global operations in Q3 2021.
The top-level characteristics of the WM System include the following:
- It is a fully 21st Century version of Keynes’s proposed International Clearing Union – powered by an Artificial Intelligence Complex Adaptive System. It functions within the telecommunications Sector – as does SWIFT.
- It has within it all components of a fully functional Global Financial System – with over 40 Primary Facilities – of which its TUV Digital Currency is only one.
- These 40 Primary Facilities function together within the Complex Adaptive System in a manner enabling convergence to arise in respect of their use. That is, although they are all primarily Telephony-Support Facilities, the Complex Adaptive System enables them, when working together, to facilitate or acquire dual-use capacities, which in turn enables them to act as substitute processes, products, activities, or instruments that can be used for virtually every transaction type that exists. WM’s Platform 2 is not a product or service, it is a System, which has hundreds of products, services and instruments which further facilitate thousands of derivative uses.
- All these products, services and instruments are provided from a single global unitary System and Platform, which has the highest standards of security and reliability, the fastest transactions speeds, permanent and 100% liquidity, functioning 24/7/365, worldwide. It also provides all these services at either ultra-low cost or zero cost due to its optimized structure.
- It provides these services without threatening the stability of any of the primary pillars of the current Global Financial System, or infringing on the sole rights of Central Banks or States regarding their Monetary Policy, Money Supply or Currency Sovereignty.
- The functioning system also – from theoretical and academic perspectives – potentially disproves, proves, or establishes several economic theories and/or laws.
Other than the 30+ thorough due diligences by external parties that WM underwent during its period of fully operational testing and refinement, it also invited the Levy Economics Institute of Bard Colleague – one of the most authoritative Economics Research Organizations in the world – to review its Platform 2.
This review resulted in the Levy Economics Institute’s Head of Research – Professor Jan Kregel – authoring five Research Papers on the WM System, in which he independently described the capacities of the WM Global System, and confirmed its similarity to Keynes’s proposed International Clearing Union (Note: Links to these research reports appear in the “Resources” section of this article).
Although the capacities of the WM System have resulted in it having immense value, this is rather a by-product of the System’s capacities – and was not the primary reason for its creation.
The primary reason was to create a system that positively impacted all people’s lives, by giving them access to reliable and safe, intermediary-free, essential and utility-level services, at ultra-low cost or zero cost. In order to do so, it was necessary to create a system that replicated and reformed – but did not disturb – the current Global Financial System; which WM has now done. Consequently, WM conducts itself with complete transparency.
This is because, firstly, WM follows an “Evolution not Revolution” approach in respect of assisting any entities that require advice on reform of existing structures or processes within the Global Financial or Economic System.
Secondly, it will not be possible for any entity – even with unlimited resources and a detailed roadmap – to replicate the WM System for at least a decade if not longer, and WM is therefore very secure in its situation.
As was stated by Professor Kregel in his Research Paper “New Dimensions for the TUV in the Webtel.mobi System” in June 2021:
“…the WM system represents and provides virtually all capacities (and/or the ability to replicate virtually all capacities) of the existing global financial system. Moreover, it provides them in a more secure, more rapid, less costly and centrally managed manner. The WM system therefore represents an operational and fully functioning global financial system, which does not reform the existing one, but rather functions in parallel to it, and has the capacity to replace it.”
The WM System and its Facilities do not represent aspirational, planned, or hoped-for outcomes.
Rather, the System and its Facilities – and all their attributes – are tested, proven, due diligence, completed and fully operational fact and reality worldwide.
Nick Lambert: firstname.lastname@example.org
Interview with Professor Jan Kregel on the Capacities of the WM System:
Research Paper – Another Bretton Woods Reform Moment: Let us look seriously at the Clearing Union
Research Paper – Keynes’s Clearing Union is Alive and Well and Living in Your Mobile Phone
Research Paper – The Economic Problem: From Barter to Commodity Money to Electronic Money
Research Paper – Money and Credit: Potential Expansion of the WM System
Research Paper – New Dimensions for the TUV in the Webtel.mobi System
Related article on the WM System:
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/
The photo is also available at Newscom, www.newscom.com, and via AP PhotoExpress.
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The Nogglins spend a day at the seaside. There’s a shape surprise for all the Nogglins, but will Nono find his? Show more
The Nogglins go for a walk in the woods. They discover a maze, and Hum uses her voice to find her way home. Show more
The Nogglins discover a tangly place. Itty wants to climb the highest. How will she get everyone back down again? Show more
The Nogglins land in a garden and discover a racetrack. Fidd wants to win, but which way is the fastest? Show more
It’s time for school. The Nogglins find a tiny moon. Itty plays a trick that scares Fidd, who makes a discovery that amazes the Nogglins. Show more
The tide is out, and there’s lots to see as the Noggle lands on the seashore. There must be a Tiny Wonder to explore. Yapp-Yapp makes a discovery that surprises all the Nogglins.
The Nogglins play hide-and-seek deep in the forest. Can Yapp-Yapp find the perfect hiding place? Show more
It’s a busy day in the park. The Nogglins explore to find another Tiny Wonder when they discover something sticky. As they investigate, Nono gets too close and ends up needing a bath.
The Nogglins go for a walk on the beach. There’s not much to see until Hum discovers something sparkly. But is it just her imagination? Show more
It’s time for a picnic. The Nogglins discover something crunchy, and Fidd slips and slides into trouble. Show more
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Louisiana’s early voting period is wrapping up.
Voters have until 6 p.m. Tuesday to cast their ballots in advance of next week’s election, to choose the nation’s next president, to fill congressional seats and to select local elected officials around the state.
Secretary of State Tom Schedler’s office says turnout has been “extremely high,” breaking early voting records from the 2008 and 2012 presidential elections, with nearly 73,000 people voting each day.
In addition to the presidential race, Louisiana’s ballot includes the competition for an open U.S. Senate seat, with 24 contenders. All six U.S. House seats also are on the ballot, a Louisiana Supreme Court seat and a list of parish and municipal positions.
Six constitutional amendments also await decisions from voters.
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AIPSN Joins the Global March for Science on 14th April 2018
The All India Peoples Science Network (AIPSN) decided to join the Global March for Science to on 14th April, 2018
. The AIPSN sees a pattern in the attacks on science and reason across the world. The US President Trump’s denial of climate science, and the current Indian central government Ministers’ rejection of evolution, and other scientific advances, are prime examples.
See a Video report here.
AIPSN feedback on DNEP 2019
The feedback on the policy and the committee report is submitted by AIPSN to the nation based on the inputs drawn from the experts researching on education, the teachers working in the field of education and the scientists and technologists working in the AIPSN member organizations.
On New Education Policy 2020 (NEP2020)
The sharply increased centralization in NEP2020 will erode federalism and the rights of States. Even though Education is in the Concurrent List, under NEP2020 the States will only be allowed to implement Centrally-imposed policies under supervision of Central agencies for examinations, admissions, standards, funding and assessment, and with centrally imposed text books. NEP2020 leaves almost no scope for State-level shaping of Education which is essential in India because of its cultural, social and linguistic diversity. This makes it even more necessary that deliberations be held in State Assemblies, positions be taken by State Governments, and public opinion be mobilized in States to put forward State-level perspectives on education and the NEP2020 proposals.
Response to Draft ABC of UGC: Establishment and Operationalisation of Academic Bank Credit Scheme in Higher Education Regulations
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13.The Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) which are part of the ABC system are those which have the NAAC grade of ‘A’. Only 205 out of a total of 875 Universities are eligible which is just 23% of the Universities. In the case of colleges 1844 have greater than A grade out of total 38498 colleges, that is just 5% are eligible. This scheme is elitist in concept and implementation.
14. In theory, this UGC ABC sounds as if it is very useful and revolutionary. In reality it will not help first generation students. It will benefit 3rd or nth generation learners as they will be able to navigate the system better both conceptually and financially. City based students would fare better in using this ABC than rural students. In general, this UGC ABC will increase the educational divide in society along caste, minorities, and rural fault lines.
15. AIPSN calls upon UGC to abandon this flawed Centralised Academic Bank Credit and instead initiate a discussion on the enabling the credit system to first function properly for even in the words of Abbott Lowell who was President of Harvard University in USA: “The real unit is the student. He is the only thing in education that is an end in itself”.
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National Scientific Temper Day NSTD 2021
The NSTD 2021 campaign by AIPSN and fraternal organisations have demanded:
1.Astrology (i.e. predictive part of Jyotishastra) related courses should be discontinued from every public funded university. Instead of that we demand the introduction of Astronomy in Indian universities.
2.Reversal of privatization policies and restoration of scientific policy for ensuring good quality public health care as a universal right.
3.The government stops its attacks on media reporting honestly on the Covid situation.
4.Respect be shown to our constitutional article 51a(h) for actively promoting scientific temper at a mass level in order to effectively combat and defeat the Covid pandemic.
5.An atmosphere of tolerance, debate and dissent which helps science and scientific temper to flourish.
6.Culprits involved in the assassination of Narendra Dabholkar, Govind Pansare, MM Kalburgi and Gauri Lankesh are punished.
All India Save Education Day on 05th September Teachers Day
All India Peoples Science Network (AIPSN) has been actively engaged with a critical appraisal of the Union Government’s proposals for a new education policy since its release as a draft DNEP 2020 calling for comments from the public, then as a finalized National Education Policy (NEP) document with many changes to the earlier draft but without rationale or explanation of responses to suggestions received, and finally to the aggressive roll-out of the NEP without discussion in Parliament or the States despite Education being a Concurrent subject. AIPSN’s detailed critique of NEP, highlighting the many objectionable and undesirable aspects of NEP, have been widely discussed and disseminated. ...
AIPSN pledges on this Save Education Day, to work with JFME and other stakeholders, teachers, students and parents to oppose and reverse the NEP, to defend and expand public education, and work to improve the education system so as to answer to the needs of all sections of India’s diverse society and to meet the aspirations of India’s youth for a bright future...click the LINK to read more...
AIPSN Call to Reconstitute National Steering Committee for National Curriculum Framework
AIPSN calls for a re-constitution of the Steering Committee with persons having a deep understanding about learners in diverse and disparate socio-cultural contexts, disciplinary knowledge of school education and domain expertise in teacher education/adult education, as well as sound experience of the pedagogical processes required to develop a National Curriculum Framework. Moreover, if there is serious concern for the future of all our learners, the Committee will need to address the challenges of education with commitment to the Constitution and a focus on equity, quality and inclusion.
Take immediate steps to expedite P. G Medical allotment process
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The current crisis in NEET illustrates how excessive centralization can lead to a nation-wide crisis in many critical areas. Having created this problem the centre has to be more pro-active in solving it. Though for this year it needs to go ahead with an interim arrangement by which admissions would continue, this whole crisis is also a call for re-examining NEET and all such forms of excessive centralization.
Without going into the merits or otherwise of NEET itself, All India Peoples Science Network demands the Government of India to speed up the NEET Medical PG Counselling for those who have taken the exams in good faith; and considering the great threat this delay poses to public health; and for strengthening the public health services to be able to fight another possible wave of the Covid pandemic.
AIPSN Response to Draft National Higher Education Quality Framework (NHEQF)
AIPSN calls upon UGC to abandon or keep in abeyance this flawed National Higher Education Qualification Framework (NHEQF) and instead first enable the infrastructure and functional requirements for such a Qualification Framework to function properly...click the link to read the details
Regressive and Unconstitutional NCERT’s Textbook changes
All India Peoples’ Science Network (AIPSN) is concerned that the National Education Policy 2020 implementation in respect of the content of school education at the NCERT having wider academic, educational, political and social implications is already underway. Changes have been made without any academic considerations or academic logic.....All the changes have been done in a hasty ad hoc manner. Academics, teachers and the Peoples’ Science Movements have earlier also made their apprehensions clear about the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020, to the Union Government and the State Governments who have the responsibility and decision and policy making power. ...click link to read more
75 Years of Independence: Self Reliance, Idea of India and Road to the Future
.....In this the 75th year of Independence, the Peoples Science Movement looks at how our independent nation started, what was achieved, what went wrong and what prospects and challenges lie ahead in the future.... To achieve its due, India needs to re-generate, re-imagine and take forward the values and aspirations of its freedom movement in the contemporary context and learning from all the missteps, failures and missed opportunities over the years...The Peoples Science Movement will take this message to the people during the year through grassroots dialogues and other mass contact programmes. ..Click LINK to read the full text..
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"...we may end up with the West we deserve, and it will not be a place that we like." — Pat O'Toole, Family Farm Alliance President
Farmers now use a lot of the West's water resources. Some say up to 80 percent of the available water coming out of the Colorado River. Pat O'Toole, a farmer from Colorado, says that's not entirely true. Robert Glennon, a water expert from the University of Arizona says it is. What isn't debatable is that many of the crops grown in the West are among the thirstiest in the world. So does irrigation of these crops make sense in a drought-stricken, water-scarce region? Are the crops farmers chose to grow a priority for the public? Should the burden fall on farmers to reduce their water use or on cities to change their habits as the world ticks closer to nine billion people (all of whom need to be fed)?
Colorado farmer Pat O'Toole and water expert Robert Glennon of the University of Arizona discuss where water cuts should come from, the future of farming, and the consequences of not opening our eyes to the unfolding water crisis.
This week, ProPublica and Matter begin publishing Killing the Colorado, a multi-part series by Abrahm Lustgarten investigating the truth behind the water crisis in the West.
To explore this question, we are gathering some of the smartest thinkers on water management issues to discuss the causes, perils — and potential solutions — surrounding the current crisis. It will be a virtual water crisis conference, featuring expert voices from different perspectives, including farming, the environment, water law, science and policy.
Let's get started...
Robert Glennon: I think that Western farmers can have a bright future, though they will need to use less water than at present.
But if the cities expect farmers to cut back, the cities need to get their own houses in order. Let's start with water conservation, which remains the low hanging fruit. Residents of Southern California and Central Valley cities continue to use immense quantities of water to grow emerald green lawns and lush gardens, and to fill private swimming pools. Sometimes I wonder: don't they understand that they live in deserts?
Let's face it: we Americans are spoiled. When we wake up in the morning and turn on our taps, out comes as much water as we want for less than we pay for cable television or cell phone service. With no financial incentive to save, many citizens don't do so. I think that government has a stewardship obligation to encourage all citizens to use water wisely.
Pat O'Toole: "What do we want the West to look like in the future?"
If we do not use this question as a starting point, we may end up with the West we deserve, and it will not be a place that we like. We must reach a consensus on how to distribute water to those who need it. Water is required for growth in urban areas, for food production, for energy production and for environmental needs.
Conservation has been called "low-hanging" fruit, and it may be, but it is part of the answer, not a panacea. Everything from xeriscape lawns to reuse of treated water needs to be maximized. This takes money, but offers solutions.
Farmers are being told to double the food supply in the next 30 years or so, in order to feed a world population estimated to grow to more than 9 billion mouths. This is a worldwide challenge, but the U.S. has a large proportion of the world's most arable land and most productive climates. There is no inherent contradiction between good production and sustainability, but we have to be smart enough to do it.
Farmer bashing has become popular, with groups saying that agriculture uses some 80 percent of water. The truth is, according to the California Department of Water Resources, water use in that state breaks down as follows: 10 percent urban use; 41 percent agricultural use and 49 percent use for environmental management: wetlands, Delta outflow, wild and scenic designations and instream flow requirements.
Consensus building is the only solution. It is possible within the existing framework of laws and relationships. It is the only path to the West we want.
Robert: Where we don't agree is on the percentage of water consumed in agriculture whether it's 50 percent, as you think, or 80 percent, as I think, a small single digit decrease in agricultural consumption translates into a large percentage increase of water available for consumption by cities.
Yes, some solutions to our water shortages are going to be very costly. I'm thinking of modernization of farm infrastructure, such as by the installation of drip or micro-irrigation systems. These systems are extremely efficient, but may cost thousands of dollars per acre — a sum way beyond the means of many farmers.
But what if municipal and industrial users financed irrigation modernization in exchange for getting some of the water conserved? Farmers would grow as much product as before, but with less water. And cities would get to use water saved by the expensive systems they paid for.
The cities, in turn, would recoup their investment by passing the costs on to developers and others in need of water. To developers, it would be a cost of doing business. It's not a ban on growth; it's a demand-offset system, which requires growth to pay its own way.
This partnership would benefit farmers because not only do drip and micro-irrigation systems save water, they also improve uniformity of many crops, which increases the price for farmers' product.
Pat: The myth of efficiency is so prevalent that it seems to be a no-brainer. The truth is that efficiency is appropriate in some places, and not in others. In the Upper Basin, the change from flood irrigation to sprinklers has dried up rivers and wetlands. In many places, flood irrigation provides the recharge to aquifers and wildlife habitats for many species. Farmers and ranchers are vulnerable to Endangered Species Act regulations. Finding the right balance is critical.
The concepts you mention are being implemented in some places as we speak. In California's Central Valley, farmers have spent $3 billion, and transferred 2.5 million acres of farmland to ultra efficient drip between 2003 and 2013. We must keep in mind that all solutions are local.
As for developers, my sense is that they will only be happy when we have unsustainable cities, and not enough farmers and farmland. Over 50 acres of U.S. farm and ranch land are lost every hour, according to the American Farmland Trust (AFT).
Fifty-seven percent of farmers are 55 or older (AFT). Young people are discouraged by the lack of access to affordable land, water and credit.
The reality of needing to increase the food supply is undeniable, yet we continue to demonize and discourage farmers.
Water is crucial to food production. The statistics regarding the need to feed a growing population are clear. The Family Farm Alliance seeks solutions to provide for urban needs, but not to encourage developers. I haven't seen the developers' vision for the future.
Robert: Robbing Peter to pay Paul is not a solution but a mirage.
I agree with you that opportunities to save water through efficiency improvements depend on the location.
Still, in some places, such as Central Arizona, flood irrigation loses vast quantities to infiltration that does not replenish the aquifer. Across the West, flood irrigation is used on almost half of all farmland. Every acre of this land loses water to the sky through evaporation. This loss can be very substantial, especially in desert regions. It makes sense to eliminate this loss by shifting to high-efficiency drip or micro-irrigation systems.
Pat:"The most insistent and formidable concern of agriculture, wherever it is taken seriously, is the distinct individuality of every farm, every field on every farm, every farm family, and every creature on every farm." —Wendell Berry
Just as every farm has unique characteristics, so does every watershed, and every community. While we have to capability to perceive problems, and propose solutions, none of these exist in a vacuum, but as part of a whole system.
Each region presents its own challenges. In the Central Valley of California, double drip irrigation is widely used, but is not suitable for every crop. In Arizona, the irrigation districts in the Central Arizona Project system are some the most efficient in the West. This is due to mandatory conservation requirements from Arizona Department of Water Resources, and significant investments in efficient systems, at $3,700/acre.
In the Upper Colorado Basin, flood irrigation also provides water for wildlife species, especially providing habitat for migratory birds. It provides recharge to the aquifers, which releases the water slowly and keeps springs alive.
On the Front Range of Colorado, many farms have dried up as agricultural land and water have been used to support expansion of municipal and industrial interests, yet no provision is made to retain topsoil, the critical and under discussed skin of the earth. The amount of water taken from farms, or used in food production varies by region.
I serve on the Advisory Committee of AGree, an eight-year effort funded by Foundations to try to figure out how to feed more than nine billion people expected to be on earth in the next thirty years. The necessary food must be grown in an environmentally sustainable manner, and provide good nutrition for people and good quality of life for farmers and farm workers.
The use of any water "saved" through conservation for should augment additional crop production. This is at least as important as meeting the needs of other sectors like urban development, energy production, and instream environmental and recreational purposes.
Robert: No doubt farmers have undertaken impressive conservation efforts. Unfortunately, water law creates disincentives for farmers to conserve. Consider, for example, the use-it-or-lose-it rule. If a farmer uses less water, she may actually lose the right to it! What an absurd rule. Sensible water policy should reward rather than punish farmers who use less water. Farmers should have the right to lease or sell some of their water to other farmers, cities, and industry.
I agree that farmers who spend money to modernize their infrastructure should be able to use the water saved – even if it means that the farmer actually consumes more water by being more efficient. But, as you note, this is costly stuff.
That's why I like the idea of cities paying the upfront costs in exchange for some of the water freed up. It provides a way to avoid the buy-up-and-dry-up problem. What I envision is that farmers grow as much product as before, but with less water. And the water farmers no longer use would be available for the interests who subsidized the irrigation modernization.
I'm also concerned about what happens to the larger farm community, such as the fertilizer and pesticide suppliers, farm implement dealers, and even local governments, which suffer if a farmer sells out and the land goes fallow. We must, for moral, political, economic, and security reasons, safeguard the future of our rural communities.
Pat, I have so enjoyed this candid exchange with you. I am confident that people of good will can find the solutions to the water crisis. What we need is the moral courage and the political will to act.
Pat: Robert — Thank you for your thoughtful observations. I appreciate the opportunity to exchange ideas and information with someone who is knowledgeable and insightful. I look forward to a continuing discussion on the complex and ever-changing issues in the world of water.
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Contributed by Junior Political Science Major Edward Greer
We live in a world in which there is controversy at every turn, and one in which polarization is slowly beginning to reach unprecedented highs. Austin Peay has several geographic facets that are unique to a college campus. Our school is located in the middle of a relatively large city, is close to a military base, is in the south, and is, of course, a university. These facets mean that the students of Austin Peay come from a wide spectrum of backgrounds, cultures, races, ages, sexual identities, gender identities, income and ideas of religious expression. The idea is that Austin Peay is inherently diverse due to many different overlapping factors. This diversity, of course, includes a wide spectrum of beliefs. In the face of adversity, however, our peers have found a way to stand as one.
Recently, our campus has received its almost annual hate-spewing guest. I will not provide his name or his organization because I refuse to identify his ideas as something of conventional humanity. However, I believe that readers can easily piece together what I am describing. In the short time that this guest visited, I witnessed countless acts of solidarity and unity against this adversary. I watched as students from many backgrounds shout back against the words that countless of us believe are hateful, deceitful, abhorrent and vicious. I watched as several student groups quickly organized ways to draw attention away from the visitor, or provide positivity in several ways to reaffirm to our community that Austin Peay does not stand for hate. I even watched as people doubled-down on their efforts when the visitor brought a friend. I watched as our greatly multifaceted community came together as one, and I felt an overwhelming sense of pride in my peers.
To quote David Schmidtz from his “The Elements of Justice” we do not start from scratch. We weave our contribution into an existing tapestry of contributions. I believe that in spite of these events, our campus has woven a tapestry of love and unity. Each of us have taken our own unique pieces, and have woven them into something we can take pride in. We should take pride in this tapestry and ensure that we continue to weave positive contributions for future generations of students.
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Alanya Castle, If you’ve ever wondered where in Turkey you could find such a medieval castle, you have come to the right place. Alanya Castle is a medieval castle located in the city of Alanya in southern Turkey. This place is truly a must-visit for anyone who enjoys history. There are many things to see here, including the 108-foot tower, dungeons, shipyard, and teleferik.
The 108-foot-tall tower
The 108-foot-tall tower of Alanya Castle stands high and offers great views of the city. Its name comes from the red bricks used to construct the tower’s interior. The tower’s architecture is considered to be one of the best examples of Medieval military architecture. Upon visiting the castle, you may want to spend some time at the tower. Here are some tips for visiting this historical site.
The 108-foot-tall tower of Alanya Castle is home to a museum dedicated to Ataturk. His house is a museum that contains some of the historical artifacts and memorabilia that he left behind. The museum is housed in the original castle that Ataturk stayed in during his visit to Alanya in 1935. The museum is housed in an adjacent building, a 1967 Republican-era building. Visitors can visit the Ataturk Museum and the Damlatash Beach.
The castle was built in the Seljuk era and was a powerful citadel that was used for defense. Its fortifications are still in place and the walls are four miles long. Once an important Turkish city, Alanya Castle served as the seat of local government and a strong defensive structure in case of attack. The castle was recently restored and reopened to the public. Suleiman the Magnificent, who had originally inhabited the area, built the Suleymaniye Mosque in the 11th century. The old city walls still surround the peninsula on the eastern side.
You can reach the castle on foot or by cable car. A public bus leaves from Cuma Pazari at 07:30 each day. During the day, bus number 4 will take you to the castle’s gate. From here, you can walk about 40 minutes to reach the top. For those with acrophobia, however, this attraction is not recommended. Its views are breathtaking.
If you don’t have time to explore the entire castle, try hiking in the nearby Sapadere Valley. Located just north of Alanya, Sapadere Canyon offers scenic views and a refreshing dip in the cool water of the Dimcay River. During the hot summers, this area is a wonderful place to escape the heat. In addition, it also offers many outdoor activities, including mountain biking, bungee jumping, and rafting.
The views from Alanya Castle are truly impressive. The Red Tower and shipyard are within walking distance, which you can do by walking down the steep hill from the castle. It is about 45 minutes walk down the hill from the castle. There are restaurants on the top and on the way down, as well as at the port of Alanya. A great view of Alanya is from the top of the Red Tower, which stands near the shipyard, which was built by the Seljuks.
There is a museum on the top floor of the castle which showcases an extensive collection of ancient ships. The museum is located in a former shipyard, which has five docks more than 180 feet long. It is connected to the Alanya Castle’s defensive walls, which stretch four miles and connect to the Red Tower. Visitors are rewarded with views of the sea and mountains. You can visit the shipyard as part of the Alanya Castle tour, but we would not recommend doing this while visiting the castle itself.
The shipyard at Alanya Castle is a historic dock area in the city of Alanya, Turkey. This area is the only one of its kind in the world that has kept its original structure. It is also a major naval base of the Seljuks and has remained in excellent condition since its construction. While the castle’s walls are impressive, the shipyard is the most fascinating part of the city.
The shipyard at Alanya Castle is located south of the Red Tower, which is a major attraction of the city. You must follow a path around the building to reach the shipyard. The shipyard is open to visitors for four Turkish Lira, and a combined ticket for the Red Tower and shipyard costs 10 TL. You can also purchase a combination ticket for the shipyard and arsenal to enjoy all of the castle’s sights.
Getting to Alanya Castle is not difficult. You can take public transport from Cuma Pazari. However, if you don’t feel comfortable driving, you can take a cable car. You can also take a walk to reach the castle, but it will take you about 2 hours. The castle itself is on a steep hill 250 meters above sea level. So be sure to wear comfortable shoes and wear appropriate clothes for a long walk.
Alanya Castle is a medieval castle in southern Turkey. Explore its dungeons to learn more about the life of medieval soldiers. The dungeons are very impressive, and the tour will give you a chance to see firsthand how a medieval city operated. There are a total of 16 dungeons to explore, and it’s all worth it! This article will introduce you to each one and give you some tips to make your time in Alanya more enjoyable.
The museum features ethnography and archeology collections. Among the oldest articles on display is a stone inscription written in the Phoenician language, dating back to 625 BC. A bronze statue of Heracles from the 2nd century BC also stands in the museum. There are also vast collections of ash boxes, coins, pottery, and other items from the archaic, classical, and Hellen eras. The museum’s garden is filled with stone works from many different periods, including Ottoman.
Visitors can also explore the Alanya Castle’s citadel, a historically important place of pilgrimage in Turkey. The castle walls extend over six kilometers and are surrounded by 140 watchtowers. These watchtowers ensured that attackers would not get inside unnoticed. In addition to the castle, the grounds of the castle include the Hagia Yorgi Church, the Magnificent Suleiman Mosque, and Kizilkule, a unique Seljuk art.
The octagonal shape of the castle is a symbol of Alanya. Most of the castle buildings are on the eastern side of the hill, where the slope is gentle. The western side of the hill is steep, and it was fortified with a line of walls. The castle was used as a naval base for centuries. The red tower is an integral part of the fortifications of the castle.
The dungeons at Alanya Castle are an interesting experience that is not to be missed while visiting the city. A live actor leads the tours, and you will enjoy the hysterical history. When you visit, be sure to bring a flashlight. When visiting Alanya Castle, be sure to plan your trip to Alanya based on the season. The castle is open on weekdays and closed on weekends.
The 900-meter cable car opens in August 2017 and provides a panoramic view of Alanya Castle. You can take the ride yourself or hire a guide. You can also take a free tour of the Red Tower, located at the top of the castle. This historic site is on the tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Located in Alanya, Turkey, the castle is an excellent place to experience the sunset.
The cable car’s line runs between the Alanya Castle and Damlatas Beach stations. The Kale station is 250 meters higher than Damlatas Beach. The cablecar operates from 9:30 in the morning until 11:00 at night. Each cable car can carry up to eight passengers and is sanitized after each use. The cable car service is free and does not charge a surcharge to enter or exit the castle.
The teleferik at Alanya Castle is a scenic alternative to driving to the castle. You can see the city below and the Taurus Mountains from a bird’s eye view. The ride takes about six to seven minutes and gives you a unique perspective on the city. When you reach the top, you can look back on the city from an entirely new perspective. In this way, you will get the full perspective of Alanya.
Another must-see in Alanya is the castle. You can get a 360-degree panorama from the top of the tower, which provides a breathtaking view of the city. The castle has a long history, with fortifications dating back to the 3rd century BC. Throughout the centuries, the fortifications have remained in good condition. Getting there is a thrilling experience for the entire family, and you’ll never forget it.
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Treasures found by Time Team revealed high-status Anglo-Saxons in West Langton.
The most famous archaeology on display in Harborough Museum is the Hallaton Treasure. Another notable discovery, aided by Channel 4’s Time Team, is the collection of Anglo-Saxon material from West Langton. A group of burials were found and whilst the skeletons had long since turned to dust, a fabulous selection of grave goods dating from the 6th century AD survived. Items displayed include an amber and glass bead necklace, bronze cruciform brooches and a silver-gilt equal arm brooch, hinting at high-status inhabitants of the area 1500 years ago.
The brooch and beads that are on display were originally found in a block of soil and they had to be removed very carefully, as there was some damage. Conservators used various methods to repair this damage, and you can read more about this on the Wessex Archaeology website
West Langton is one of the villages known as The Langtons, near Kibworth and Market Harborough. Langton Hall, which was built in the 17th century, is located here. The estate was first created in the 16th century by Robert Strelly, who was the Crown’s bailiff for the manor of Market Harborough.
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I like to think of the outdoors as a reset button for my kids. But, as you’ll see below, that’s seriously underselling it!
Because it does a whole lot more than just help them start over if they are in a bad mood. We can all tie ourselves up in knots in our lives, from small things that get under our skin, to the major, life defining things that are the unavoidable shrapnel of existence. Some days we feel strong in the face of these trials or frustrations, while other days we feel knee deep in molasses.
And our children are no different.
Just like us, their lives ebb and flow and they must learn to adapt. They need somewhere to learn, both to challenge them into honing vital skills, and anchor them through the ups and downs of childhood. Nature has an uncanny knack of reminding us we are small in the context of creation, and that makes our problems seem smaller and more manageable somehow.
Humans have evolved surrounded by Nature for millions of years so it’s not surprising that being back with Nature sooths us somewhere deep inside our brains. Human children were those wild tiger cubs we see in David Attenborough documentaries, exploring their surroundings and learning through playing together.
Life for children has changed rapidly over the past thirty years. The demands of school and after school activities soak up their free time, and at the same time parental fears curbs the freedom children once enjoyed. The result is our children have less and less opportunity to connect with what’s naturally within them in their cub years. We may sometimes be adrift from it, and other times turn our back on it completely, but we can never erase the need for a connection with Nature in children's young lives.
10 BENEFITS OF OUTSIDE PLAY PROVEN BY SCIENTIFIC STUDIES
1. Physically healthier children
Children who play outside are more physically active because the environment demands it of them. It’s just not possible for them to sit still when what’s around them changes in a way that challenges all their senses and draws them forward. This higher activity level while outdoors helps manage several health issues from obesity to diabetes.
Kids who spend regular time outdoors are shown to be sick less often and in times of Pandemic, being outdoors in fresh air is promoted as highly preferable to breathing in the recirculated air indoors. Direct sunlight on children’s skin produces higher levels of vitamin D, which is a key contributor for developing bones and immune systems. Indeed, the Pandemic has prompted research into the potential for Vitamin D to improve a bodies defense against Covid 19.
2. Engage all the senses
Children engage all five of their senses when they play outdoors. This kick starts their brain processes into making those neurotransmitter connections that are critical to a child's development. Kids build connections through play and interacting with the unpredictable environment around them.
3. Better performance & outcomes in school
Children with nature-rich schoolyards to play in have been reported to be calmer, pay more attention to their teachers, have higher concentration and perform better in school exams.
4. Emotionally stronger & calmer
Studies have shown that children who spend time in green settings, outdoors in nature, experienced milder overall symptoms of ADHD.
Exposure to Nature has also been shown to help kids be more emotionally strong, with higher resilience to cope with and process life as they grow. It can also help them release tension and worry.
Children can often feel cooped up or overwhelmed by the limited space indoors. When they spend time outdoors, this feeling evaporates and the physical space to move and breathe often results in a child being more willing to open up and talk about things with their parent or caregiver than when they are indoors.
5. Highly developed motor skills
Children who play regularly in natural environments tend to have highly developed motor skills - such as agility, balance and coordination. They also develop their skills in risk assessment and overcoming challenges, problem solving, reasoning and creating imaginative solutions to obstacles they may face while outdoors.
6. Promotes healthy eating and lifestyle
Children who learn how to garden have been shown to eat more fruit and vegetables and are more likely to lead a healthy lifestyle later in life.
Being outside also helps many children with their appetite, to sleep better and be in a generally better mood.
7. Develop teamwork & get on better in their friendships
Children who play outside engage in more imaginative games and teamwork naturally flows from interacting more with other children. As a result, they learn about following the rules of games, creating rules, turn taking, and how to get on well with others through finding common ground.
8. Appreciation of Nature and the environment
Children who grow up having regular contact with the natural world are more likely to develop a lifelong love for nature and care to preserve it.
By spending a lot of time outdoors, they experience nature first-hand and begin to recognise a feeling of satisfaction and contentment when out there. This fondness for Nature stays with them as they enter adulthood and they have more awareness and empathy for Nature, and preserving our natural world, in their adult live.
9. Better eyesight because of exposure to natural light
Children who play outside have been shown to suffer less near-sightedness and are less likely to need eyeglasses.
This is because they get an adequate amount of exposure to UV-B sun rays to kick start a range of reactions in the body to protect their eyes. Researchers believe that children spending too much time indoors can hasten the cause of near-sightedness in children and adults. In recent studies, scientists are now predicting a large rise in children needing glasses due to the limited time they spend outdoors.
10. Develop a sense of independence
Children who play outdoors learn to explore by themselves, rely on themselves and develop a sense of independence. They experience a sense of freedom when outdoors, even with parents or guardians nearby, that they do not experience indoors.
This breeds a confidence and reliance on themselves which is a key part to their growth into independent and capable young people. Risk taking, in a controlled and safe environment, is a necessary part of their development. Being outdoors give kids the chance to explore the range and the limits of their capabilities in a way that can be monitored by adults from afar.
As they assess the situation, asking themselves, “can I jump to the other side of this flooded path”, they are assessing risk, problem solving and relying on themselves.
The bottom line
The benefits from outdoor play for all our kids, from babies right up to 18 year old, are so far reaching that I find it simplifies my life. Any time that I have convinced my own kids to get out into the garden to play, I know with certainty that’s a job well done.
And it’s a Win: Win for all involved -
My kids are happy, growing, and developing in all sorts of ways, and it’s Nature that’s doing that job for me!
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Dillon’s Fourth of July fireworks show shot down
The county will be a little quieter this Fourth of July with no fireworks over Lake Dillon as community officials continue to consider the impacts of large crowds in the area.
The town of Dillon officially pulled the plug on their planned fireworks show over the reservoir this Independence Day, or rather the plug was pulled for them at the monthly Dillon Reservoir Recreation Committee (DRReC) meeting last week.
Dillon’s marketing and communications director Kerstin Anderson said the town had every intention of moving forward with a fireworks display going into the DRReC meeting last Tuesday — a committee made up of representatives from Dillon, Frisco, Summit County, the U.S. Forest Service and Denver Water. But after questions arose about public safety and the community’s desire to collaborate on big projects of this nature, the town’s permit was denied.
Denver Water, which operates the reservoir, is a required ‘yes’ for any events to take place on the reservoir. Denver Water’s manager of recreation Brandon Ransom, who serves on the committee, was among those who opposed the show.
According to Todd Hartman, a spokesman for Denver Water, the decision was largely influenced by health and safety concerns of the community, citing input from law enforcement and emergency services worried about their ability to navigate potentially extreme congestion around the reservoir, including on U.S. Highway 6 and CO Highway 9.
“Denver Water is proud to support many recreational activities and events around Dillon Reservoir through the DRReC partnership, which allows all stakeholders an opportunity to weigh in so we can carefully evaluate the activity with regard to public safety and resource requirements,” said Ransom in a statement provided to the Summit Daily.
The county’s fireworks shows began making news in January after Breckenridge decided to cancel their show, citing concerns regarding wildfire safety after back-to-back seasons with major fires: the Peak 2 Fire and the Buffalo Mountain Fire.
In response to Breckenridge’s cancellation, Frisco decided to cancel their annual show over the reservoir, though the decision was much more heavily influenced by safety concerns surrounding crowds and traffic than fires. On a particularly busy day in late January, emergency services from around the county complained that prolific traffic and crowds had become a legitimate factor in inhibiting emergency operations throughout the county, and Frisco feared that an even bigger turnout to their fireworks show in the wake of Breckenridge’s cancellation could create major public safety concerns.
“The big issues had to do with life safety, and concerns in emergency response and the volume of guests,” said Diane McBride, Frisco’s director of recreation and assistant town manager. “All of that came into play when we made that decision, and a lot of those same concerns were raised when Dillon proposed having the fireworks.”
In early April, Dillon began discussions to step in and fill the void. Despite some concerns from staff — including Dillon Police Chief Mark Heminghous — that the town may not have sufficient time to plan the event, nor the resources to effectively police the event, the town was still pushing forward with the show until the rejection at the DRReC meeting last week.
In addition to any fireworks over the reservoir getting axed, Keystone Resort also decided not to incorporate a fireworks display as part of their Fourth of July celebrations this year.
“After consideration of a number of factors, we are confident Keystone will continue to serve as an ideal location for an Independence Day celebration,” said Geoff Buchheister, vice president and general manager for Keystone Resort. “Keystone is proud to offer families and guests a variety of activities and events to enjoy the Fourth of July holiday.”
Regardless of the lack of fireworks in the county this year, officials are optimistic that there’s still plenty of programming to draw visitors to the area and give locals a fun holiday. Among the most notable Fourth of July events this year are a performance from the National Repertory Orchestra at Rainbow Park in Silverthorne in the morning, live music and parades throughout the day in Frisco and Breckenridge, and a performance by The Air Force Academy Band at Dillon Amphitheater to close out the night.
Anderson said that while the town won’t be doing fireworks this Fourth of July, that doesn’t necessarily mean fireworks won’t be returning sometime in the future.
“In general the community is reevaluating how we manage big events collectively, and that’s going to be a process that each entity is going to need to come together to find where those parameters are and what works,” said Anderson. “The council needs to have a discussion and consider whether fireworks for Labor Day is a direction they’d want to go, knowing it’s a tough fire time of year, or looking at doing something at another time of year like the Lighting of Dillon. But fireworks are not off the table in Dillon.”
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The weather patterns vary from island to island, but in the Caribbean the weather is beautiful year-round. Temperatures don’t hit extremes and vary little from season to season.
The Caribbean is a tropical region but the chances of any island being hit by extreme weather at any given time are extremely slim. If a hurricane hit before you left on vacation, don’t worry. Just ask the local business about the extent of the damage. Also, when you travel, always purchase travel insurance (as you’ll be protected from cancellations due to extreme weather).
In the Caribbean, the weather pattern is divided into two seasons. The wet season – June to November – is characterized by short heavy rain followed by sun. The peak season starts right before Christmas and ends in late April or even May. To save money on both flights to the Caribbean and accommodation plan to spend your vacation between May and September.
The Caribbean area is large and it would be impossible to list all the islands. Here are some average temperatures and details about the weather on some important islands.
The Bahamas archipelago comprises over 2,000 islands, including the small coral reefs. Travelers typically head to Grand Bahama, New Providence Island and Paradise Island. The climate is tropical marine. In Bahamas the January average ranges between 64F (minimum) and 77F (maximum), while in July, the temperature averages between 77F (minimum) and 89F (maximum).
Cuba is the largest Caribbean island, located just 90 miles south of Florida. The best time to visit Cuba is between December and April. Cuban summers are hot and stick so it’s best to avoid them. In Havana, the average temperature in January averages between 63F (minimum) and 78F (maximum), while in July the temperatures range between 74F (minimum) and 89F (maximum).
This Caribbean nation is blessed with tropical marine climate, with little seasonal variations. It lies in the middle of the hurricane storms, so the weather can get quite stormy between June and October. In January, the average temperature ranges between 70F (minimum) and 82F (maximum), while in July, the temperatures averages between 76F (minimum) and 86F (maximum).
Jamaica is located south of Cuba and is the third most populous anglophone country in the Americas. The climate is tropical, with hot and humid weather on the coast and more temperate temperatures inland. Jamaica is located in the middle of the hurricane belt, which means sometimes it can get hit by sever storms. In Jamaica, January brings averages between 72F (minimum) and 82F (maximum), while July brings temperatures between 77F (minimum) and 88F (maximum).
For the most up-to-the-minute forecast of what’s happening weather-wise in the Caribbean, both in the Caribbean area and Mexico, check out Caribbeanweather.net . You can also check out the monthly averages on Weatherbase.com .
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On Friday, the boys in First Class walked to The Lough. As we set off on our journey, we estimated how many steps it would take us to get there. We had some great guesses and would you believe one boy actually guessed the steps correctly, 6000 steps. As we walked around The Lough, we talked about all the different types of birds and trees we could see. We saw swans, coots, pigeons and even a black swan. The crib in the middle of The Lough was a huge highlight for the boys. As always their behaviour was outstanding and they were a credit to both their teacher and their school. Well done boys. We look forward to our next adventure!
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Ambivalent, sensitive and slow, the works in neither carry messages disseminated through barriers: skin, windows, visual representations of internal narratives and invented realities. The exhibition brings together a variety of mediums by Robert Gober, Lukas Luzius Leichtle, Andrew Sendor, and Grace Woodcock that explore the representation of something happening behind the scenes or under the skin. Inviting the viewer to peek in, parsing greater meaning and interpreting reality with the visual cues presented, sometimes distorting, misconstruing, and fetishizing the meaning along the way. What is left is the art itself, the threshold that unites artist and viewer, the conduit that eternally demarcates the boundaries between private and public, internal and external.
While stylistic similarities and subject matter connect some works in the show, the overall range is rich and assorted. Challenging the viewer’s understanding of reality is Robert Gober, who has created paintings, prints, drawings, and meticulous, handmade sculptures for over five decades. Often portraying everyday objects and symbols, in particular sinks and windows, Gober explores how commonplace items have manifold meanings. A common thread that connects all four artists in the show is that subjects are not quite what they appear to be. For Gober, works like beeswax legs, a wedge of cheese covered in human hair, and ordinary sinks ignite the imagination, causing the mind to spin in countless directions as the viewer tries to find meaning while working through the everyday associations.
Windows feature prominently in Gober’s work. A literal opening that punctuates otherwise visually impenetrable surfaces, windows suggest to the viewer that they are being offered a glimpse into something hidden behind. The window is a symbol of the boundary between private and public. Gober often includes prison bars in his windows, raising questions of who, or what, is trapped, and what it even means to be free.
Exploring the line between private and public is Lukas Luzius Leichtle, who focuses on the boundaries of the body. The outside of the body, specifically the skin, reveals externally our internal, often private, processes. Blushing confesses shame or embarrassment, goosebumps manifest coldness or fear. “The link between internal processes having an effect on the outer presence of an individual is particularly of interest to my practice as a painter,” Leichtle explained. He often emphasizes the tenderness of skin with thin layers painted to capture the lusciousness and variation of skin tone. He explores themes of shame and identity, using the body as prop that is contorted and exaggerated as if in a performance.
His works in neither include highly realistic ears flushed red with blood. In one painting, an ear is seen poking through a hole cut out of a piece of surgical paper. Narrowing in on the ear, a visible representation of auditory receptors and the sense of hearing, Leichtle, explores the relationship between physiological functions and societal connotations of the body. He touches on notions of fetishism and sensuality. Though a symbol of the ordinary, unsexy act of hearing, the ear is also associated with arousal. The orifice of the ear is both biological and sexual, as is the flushing skin. Leichtle’s subjects serve as a channel for the body to experience internally what happens externally, and bare visible evidence of the internal activity. The viewer becomes a witness and a voyeur, peeking behind the curtain of the barrier between form and function.
This notion is at the core of Andrew Sendor’s work, which includes paintings and drawings of fictional characters rendered with remarkable draftsmanship. He paints invented narratives that he scripts produces, documents, and sometimes stars in. His paintings, typically oil on matte white Plexiglas, aim to capture the essence of specific moments in these narratives. Sendor builds monochromatic compositions using acute pictorial focus along with disrupted visual motifs, and situates the works in artist’s frames whose physicality elevates the painted imagery — and which together comprise an idiosyncratic language of painting. neither includes one new painting, three new drawings, and a highly regarded, 13-minute film FENOMENO from 2014.
Sendor’s meticulous precision grounds his work solidly in photorealism, a fact that belies the fictional origin of his subjects. How can these characters be anything but real? His work piques curiosity, but gives the viewer only a glimpse into specific moments in the narrative. What the viewer sees is the final step of a much larger creative process. Each work is its own conduit to glimpse into Sendor’s performative, cinematic, fictional narratives.
Visually confounding are the sculptures by Grace Woodcock. Taking the form of bulbus, curvaceous, and spiral sculptures, her works represent internal feelings or actions. Designed first using technology such as CAD, her creations are then transformed into wood models that she covers in taut fabric. Their surfaces resemble skin or an external barrier like an exoskeleton. Like Leichtle, the limits of the body and the sensations received internally and externally are at the heart of Woodcock’s practice. Her works in neither include radial, vortex shapes that explore how species grow, adapt, and coexist as they are pulled by external forces.
“I’ve been trying to simulate a sense of growth and movement, a kind of a biological quivering, a fluidity that we can feel in our inner processes and see in the world,” she explained. “All of these processes, both in us and in the world, are affected by the gravitational pull of the earth and the electromagnetic forces.” Woodcock gives a physical appearance to forces both internal and external. The viewer is reminded of their own physicality and biological makeup. Her works recall skin and orifices, both of which bare layers of connotations–the demarcation between inside and outside, the barrier that is viewed, touched, affected, and judged by external forces.
All four artists in the show create works that instantly prompt myriad questions. Touching on themes of privacy, shame, theatricality, and the body as a barrier to the outside world, the artists in the show make the viewer both voyeur and participant, with the art itself acting as a conduit. neither is both an invitation into the artists’ minds and a public visualization of private thoughts and processes.
words by Annabel Keenan
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(Remarks as prepared)
Today, Secretary Yellen spoke at a virtual roundtable with Vice President Kamala D Harris and participants from local Black Chambers of Commerce from across the country to discuss the importance of passing the American Rescue Plan.
Thank you all for joining us. I know the members of the Black Chambers of Commerce have been very engaged in helping us respond to this economic crisis, and I am looking forward to our conversation.
I’ve been an economist for a long time, and one of the areas where I’ve focused my attention is on the racial disparity in economic outcomes.
It was probably because I started studying economics during the Civil Rights Movement. I took my first course around 1963. I was a freshman in college. And if you looked at the economic data back then, the average Black family possessed roughly 15% the wealth of the average white family.
That is more than a 6-to-1 difference, and it is stark. But perhaps it isn’t surprising. Jim Crow laws were still in effect in many places.
What is surprising, however, is that it is now more than half a century later, and that 6-to-1 number has barely budged.
Today, African Americans remain unemployed at roughly twice the rate of white Americans. And that number hasn’t really changed in fifty years either. It’s as close to a constant as you come in economic data.
Indeed, if you somehow transported my freshman economics professor to 2021 – and you only showed him the employment and the wealth numbers – he would have a hard time guessing that the country has passed the Civil Rights Act… or that we’d elected our first Black president… or our first Black Vice President.
Instead, he might actually notice signs that the country had headed in the opposite direction – especially after 2008. During the last recession, the highest white unemployment ever reached was 9.2%. But black unemployment was trapped above 10% for five years. And it peaked earlier and recovered slower than unemployment for almost any other group.
This is what economic crises do. They hit people of color harder and longer. They push our country away from our values, towards more inequality. And I am worried the current crisis will do this again.
In fact, I know it will…unless we act.
During the early days of the pandemic, African Americans were the first to lose their small businesses. They were the first to lose their jobs. And we’ve seen early data that suggest Black workers will be the last re-hired when the economy opens back up.
This is why the American Rescue Plan is badly needed: To make sure that this pandemic isn’t another generational setback for racial equality. And better yet, to finally start building an economy that works for everyone.
I know this is a goal the Vice President cares deeply about, too. In fact, it was the first thing she asked me to work on with her.
When she swore me in as Secretary, we spoke, and she asked me about providing more capital to Community Development Financial Institutions and Minority Depository Institutions.
These CDFIs and MDIs are so important because they serve communities that the wider financial system traditionally hasn’t served well – especially communities of color. They give loans to people to buy homes and start businesses.
Madam Vice President, I am very glad to be working with you on these issues – and to be here with you today. Over to you…
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There is a not-so-new epidemic sweeping this country that is finally getting the attention it deserves. Injuries and deaths among firefighters, EMS and police officers are at an all time high. Emergency response workers “are more likely than other workers to die violently — from gunshots, vehicle accidents and fire-related incidents. Their risk of suffering a fatal incident is three times greater than for all workers.”1
Patients under the influence of narcotics or alcohol, family members of the victim, or bystanders may threaten them with knives, guns, physical assault or verbal abuse. They are constantly exposed to the dangers of communicable diseases such as Hepatitis and AIDS. Occupational injuries such as back strain from lifting patients, and hearing loss due to loud sirens, are routine in their line of work. Government agencies including the United States Public Health Service, the Department of Labor, and the National Transportation and Safety Board are finally addressing these incidents of job-related injuries and deaths, and making recommendations to protect their safety and health.
Although personal protective equipment is protocol for firefighters and pre-hospital caregivers, studies reveal that additional safeguards for the health and safety of these workers need to be standardized. Mandatory classes in the safe operation of emergency vehicles as well as self-defense and strength building programs will further reduce death and injuries. These same studies have encouraged all fire and emergency service directors to take an active role in protecting the health and wellness of their staff.
What effect can a disabling injury or illness have on the mental and emotional well being of someone in the emergency response community? How can someone cope with the trauma of a permanent disability that prevents him or her from performing his or her duties as a firefighter, police officer or EMS professional? What can you do to prepare yourself should a tragedy such as this happen to you?
As providers of care, we thrive on the feelings of accomplishment as a community servant when we are able to make a positive difference in someone’s life. Each of us made a conscious decision to become a firefighter or emergency service provider because we wanted to help others in distress. We do not take our calling lightly, but rather seek to be the best we can be.
When someone suffers a physical injury or life-threatening illness that takes away the very thing that gives meaning to their life, they grieve. This type of loss is similar to having someone we love die. We may experience many of the same feelings and emotions that we do when we are bereaved. We believe that our role in society as caregiver or firefighter defines who we are and our value as a person — in other words, our self-worth. When this defining element is eliminated due to a permanent disability, we may think that we are less of a person, no longer of value to our family or the community we served. If you are one of the many professionals that have suffered a disabling injury, I hope my words will offer comfort and help in coping with your loss.
As you begin to heal physically, you will need to heal emotionally as well. You may feel, at times, that you are riding a roller coaster. Up one day, and down into despair the next. This is normal. You may experience anger because fate has stepped in and robbed you of so much. Surround yourself with family members and friends who will provide a positive outlook for your future. Draw upon your inner strengths. As a result of your disability, your goals and dreams for life must be redefined or altered. This does not mean that you are less of a person. You must accept your limitations and accommodate your life to fit your disability. You can, and will, remain a valuable asset to your family and community.
Do not take life for granted. In the blink of an eye your future can be forever changed. What if something unforeseen happened that would prevent you from fulfilling your planned role in life. What would you do? How would you reinvest in life following a catastrophic injury or illness?
God willing, you will never be faced with a crisis of this magnitude. However, it is important that you take the time now, while you are healthy, to explore your options if a tragedy should happen. Center your choices on your talents. Choose a career that will give you the same feelings of accomplishment that you have now in emergency service. Never forget that there will always be someone who needs you. There are many people in your community who would benefit from your help and expertise. If you make decisions with an open mind and a loving heart, I have no doubt that if you are ever faced with a disabling injury, the choices you have thought about now will enable you to heal physically and emotionally.
In conclusion, I strongly believe that emergency response administrators should make every effort to allow disabled firefighters and EMS personnel to participate in the day-to-day activities of the department should they so desire. Although these men and women may be unable to fulfill their former responsibilities, they still have much to offer. Their knowledge base is invaluable to new members of the departments. They can lend assistance to the staff in many areas including moral support following a stressful emergency call. Do not overlook these opportunities. You will be helping them not only recover emotionally from their injuries but, more importantly, you will be offering them an outlet to regain their feelings of self-worth.
The Grieving Behind the Badge was developed to bring attention to the physical, mental, and emotional struggles of first responders and serves as a benchmark for all other programs addressing grief and traumatic stress.
Copyright Peggy Sweeney. All rights reserved.
1Clarke, C. & Zak, M. (1999). Fatalities to law enforcement officers and firefighters, 1992-97. Washington, D.C.: United State Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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February 11, 2011
Before we get into the guts of the criminal prosecution, let me give credit where credit is due. This case was brought as part of the Medicare Fraud Strike Force, supervised by the United States Department of Justice's (DOJ's) Criminal Division's Fraud Section and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York. The case was investigated by:
- The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
- The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Inspector General, and
- The New York State Office of the Medicaid Inspector General.
Also, the case was prosecuted by DOJ's Criminal Division's Fraud Section.
Official pronouncements inform us that since their inception in March 2007, Medicare Fraud Strike Force operations in seven districts have obtained indictments of more than 850 individuals who collectively have falsely billed the Medicare program for more than $2.1 billion. In addition, the HHS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, working in conjunction with the HHS-OIG, are taking steps to increase accountability and decrease the presence of fraudulent providers.
Impressive. Very impressive -- and with apparently stellar results.
The Shoe-Insert Conspiracy
On December 15, 2009, a federal indictment
was unsealed charging Parke Levy of Brooklyn, NY, owner of Americare In Home LLC (Americare) and his mother, Lorraine Levy of Coconut Creek, FL, who served as the director of customer service at Americare, each with one count of conspiracy to commit health care fraud and eight counts of health care fraud in connection with a scheme to submit claims to Medicare for medically unnecessary durable medical equipment. Americare is technically referred to as a durable medical equipment (DME) company.
If you visit the Medicare.gov website
, you learn the following basics Medicare is a Health Insurance Program for:
- People age 65 or older.
- People under age 65 with certain disabilities.
- People of all ages with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant).
Medicare has Two Parts:
- Part A (Hospital Insurance) Most people don't have to pay for Part A.
- Part B (Medical Insurance) Most people pay monthly for Part B.
Part B medical insurance pays for doctors' services, outpatient hospital care, and some other medical services that Part A doesn't cover, such as the services of physical and occupational therapists, and some home health care. Part B helps pay for these covered services and supplies when they are medically necessary.
Here's a bit more information concerning the pertinent Medicare rules for the federal criminal case that we are considering. According to Medicare's pamphlet Medicare Coverage of Diabetes Supplies & Services, Medicare Part B covers therapeutic shoes or inserts for people with diabetes who have severe diabetic foot disease. The doctor who treats your diabetes must certify your need for therapeutic shoes or inserts. Specifically, each year, Medicare will cover up to three pairs of inserts.
According to the indictment, Americare purported to provide diabetic supplies, including shoes and custom-made inserts, as well as other equipment to Medicare beneficiaries. As noted above, on an annual, per-patient basis, Medicare covered up to three pairs of inserts, provided that the item was deemed medically necessary by a qualified physician. Medicare covered two types of shoe inserts: a high-end heat-molded insert (typical cost about $180), and a low-end pressure molded insert (typical cost about $121). Medicare does not reimburse for inserts which were not custom molded.
Allegedly, Parke and Lorraine Levy solicited Medicare beneficiaries in order for Americare to provide them with diabetic supplies, including "free" shoes and inserts every year, even if they were not medically necessary. Maybe you missed that key point - let me underscore that for you: even if the shoes and inserts were not medically necessary. So, right off the bat, the Levys are running afoul of Medicare's rules. Medical necessities, the government may pay for. Rip-offs? I don't think so.
Apparently, in some misguided attempt at giving this scam some credibility (or what a prosecutor might call going through the motions), Parke Levy and others met with Medicare beneficiaries and measured their feet.
Okay, so, yeah, it's sort of tough to order shoes or custom molded shoe-inserts for someone if you don't have their shoe size. Of course, there's that gadget at the shoe store where you turn it one way for "Right" and the other way for "Left" and then you step in the back and pull that thingamajig around the ball of your foot and that gives you your shoe width and then you push or pull that bar which gives you your shoe size, and then you do that whole process with your other foot. Actually, I looked it up, it's called a Brannock Device. Boy, am I ever the professional researcher!
Of course, why bother having your feet measured at the shoe store because half the time they either don't have your size or don't have it in your width or they have it but only in something call taupe. I don't wear taupe colored shoes.
Back to Parke Levy and his buddies, who are getting ready to measure the feet of the Medicare beneficiaries. Do they use that metal shoe measuring gadget? Apparently not. Do they use some sophisticated shoe measuring computer? No. According to the indictment, these entrepreneurs used a "measuring stick or ruler." Remember that rule about Medicare only covering high-end heat-molded or low-end pressure molded inserts? You think that you can make those using just a stick or ruler?
Ever intrepid, Parke Levy and Lorraine Levy submitted or caused to be submitted false Medicare claims for three pairs of custom molded inserts, when in fact only off-the-shelf inserts that cost about $20 were delivered to the beneficiaries although the Levys billed Medicare from about $121 to $216 for the three pairs.
On February 10, 2011, the Levys pleaded guilty
in Brooklyn federal court to one count of conspiracy to commit health care fraud. In their plea, Parke Levy, 48, and his mother, Lorraine Levy, 79, admitted that they billed Medicare for equipment and supplies that were never actually provided to Medicare beneficiaries. Sentencing is scheduled for May 17, 2011. All in all, the Levys seem to have gotten what they deserved. A crime is a crime is a crime.
A Tight Fit?
On the other hand, there's this one little thing about this case that bothers me. It's more a pragmatic concern than a philosophical because there is absolutely no question in my mind that Medicare fraud is a serious criminal problem that must be rooted out.
On the other foot, we have the FBI, HHS, DOJ, various federal and state prosecutors -- that whole massive task force. And all of those diligent folks put in likely countless hours of time catching the Levys -- hours that cost lots of dollars and likely diverted such talent from other ongoing crimes.
Nonetheless, don't get me wrong and please don't put words in my mouth: I agree that criminals can't be permitted to get away with their crimes.
Don't look down at the end of this article. C'mon now, no peeking! How many customers, how many dozens of pairs of shoes, how many hundreds of thousands of dollars do you think the Levys' crime involved?
Given that I don't want to be accused of fabricating the answer, I've actually gone to the Indictment, taken a screen shot of the relevant portions of the charged crimes, and presented this massive conspiracy for your consideration. We appear to be talking about a three-year crime wave that presented $1,406.99 worth of bills for eight pairs of feet.
Screen shot of Indictment (Claims for Counts 2 - 7)
Screen shot of Indictment (Claims for Counts 8-9)
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JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) — Turtles are known for taking it slow, and that can lead one of the longest life spans in the animal kingdom, but sometimes they need a little help along the way.
Central Mississippi Turtle Rescue is a registered non-profit that’s dedicated to helping injured of displaced turtles get back into the wild.
They could use a little help of their own. Christy and Luke Milbourne rescued their first turtle back in 2006.
“Since then, we have found an unbelievable number of people that care about turtles and are just excited about what we are doing..” Christy said.
“We have helped hundreds on hundreds of turtles, either just simply getting them across the road or out of a ditch,” Luke said.
Mississippi is home to numerous species of turtles. Dangers range from cars and dogs to gunfire and loss of habitat.
“What we do is, we bring them in, and we give them X-rays,” he said.
“We treat wounds. We give them all sorts of medications. Many times we can wind up saving them and getting them back out into the wild, where they belong, or at least give them a peaceful end, and not being out on the roadway being eaten by fire ants or buzzards.”
“Rehab the turtle as best as possible, get them back out in the wild, where they belong,” Luke said. “If not, then we try to find an appropriate home for it.”
Tax deductible donations are welcome at centralmsturlterescue.com. Turtles play a vital role in Mississippi’s ecosystem, and they’ve been here a lot longer than we have.
“Turtles don’t hurt anyone,” Christy said. “If they are in your pond, they are not ridding your pond of fish; they’re ridding your pond of the dead, diseased fish.”
From Terrapins to tortoises, shelled reptiles have a powerful ally in Central Mississippi Turtle Rescue.
“These creatures are just amazing. Their structure, their history, they’re just amazing,” she said.
If you stop to pick a turtle up on the road, make sure to place them in the direction they were going, or else that turtle will just turn around and walk back into the road.
In case you were wondering, Christy says the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are red-eared sliders, and red-eared sliders are native to Mississippi.
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Asked By: Charlie Rath
Date created: Mon, Nov 29, 2021 11:52 AM
Date updated: Fri, Jun 24, 2022 6:26 PM
Top best answers to the question «Kiwi neutral shoe polish how to use»
- • Protect your clothing, carpets and furniture before using KIWI products. HOW TO USE 1. Shoes must be clean and dry before use. 2. Apply polish with a cloth or polish applicator. Allow polish to dry. 3. Buff to a gloss with a brush or soft cloth. 4.
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DENSO and Toshiba Agree to Develop Artificial Intelligence Technology, Deep Neural Network-IP, for Next-generation Image Recognition Systems
– Accelerating the development of technology to help achieve advanced driver assistance and automated driving –
KARIYA and TOKYO (Japan) ― DENSO Corporation and Toshiba Corporation have reached a basic agreement to jointly develop an artificial intelligence technology called Deep Neural Network-Intellectual Property (DNN-IP), which will be used in image recognition systems which have been independently developed by the two companies to help achieve advanced driver assistance and automated driving technologies.
DNN, an algorithm modeled after the neural networks of the human brain, is expected to perform recognition processing as accurately as, or even better than the human brain.To achieve automated driving, automotive computers need to be able to identify different road traffic situations including a variety of obstacles and road markings, availability of road space for driving, and potentially dangerous situations. In image recognition based on conventional pattern recognition and machine learning, objects that need to be recognized by computers must be characterized and extracted in advance.In DNN-based image recognition, computers can extract and learn the characteristics of objects on their own, thus significantly improving the accuracy of detection and identification of a wide range of objects.
Because of the rapid progress in DNN technology, the two companies plan to make the technology flexibly extendable to various network configurations. They will also make the technology able to be implemented on in-vehicle processors that are smaller, consume less power, and feature other optimizations.
DENSO has been developing DNN-IP for in-vehicle applications. By accelerating the process to commercialize DNN-IP through the joint development and incorporating DNN-IP in in-vehicle cameras, DENSO will develop high-performance, advanced driver assistance and automated driving systems, and continue to contribute to building a safe and secure automotive society for people around the world, not just for drivers and pedestrians.
In addition to its conventional image processing technologies, Toshiba will partition this jointly developed DNN-IP technology into dedicated hardware components and implement them on its in-vehicle image recognition processors to improve their image processing performance and enable them to process images using less power than image processing systems with digital signal processors (DSPs) or graphics processing units (GPUs).
Concept of image recognition using DNN-IP
Upper: Actual traffic situation Lower: Identified objects using DNN-IP
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The HAKKO 599B cleans your soldering iron tips without water! The 599B is made from coils of brass, which is softer than the tip plating yet harder than the oxidation that forms on the tip. To clean the tip, simply plunge (stab) the iron tip into the coils. The 599B is the ideal alternative to a wet sponge.
- "Shell" design keeps the solder from splattering
- It will not reduce the tip temperature
- This is a great alternative to the conventional wet/damp sponge
- May be used as a portable tool holder and cleaner
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On the Marketing Strategy of Barreled Liquid Fuel
Keywords:Disruptive innovation, 4P, aeration, 40 inventive principles, marketing strategy
Although experts’ prediction that the global oil will be consumed in 50 years is not so sure, the massive consumption of oil is forcing the search for new clean, effective, but high-cost energy sources. One of these is the liquid fuel produced in the process of refining petroleum. Aiming at Taiwan's heavy dependence on gas barrels, this research proposes a new liquid gas replacement for liquid fuel. The fuel is liquid at room temperature and is installed in a particular PE plastic barrel. When in use, it is converted into gas through aeration and then ignited and burned for use. This product has al- most exactly the same burning cost as liquid gas, and its higher flame temperature reduces the cooking time by 25%. Moreover, it can be self-filled with liquid fuel. The pressure in the barrel is low, and there is no safety concern about gas explosion. The technology has been patented. However, due to Taiwan's current habit of using liquid gas, this product faces a marketing dilemma and cannot find an opening in the domestic market. This research intends to adopt a disrup- tive innovation marketing strategy to solve the dilemma. For a market (such as Hong Kong) that needs the advantages of this product but ignores the shortcomings, a functional analysis is conducted and identifies seven provocative ques- tions, including contradictory problems. Then, we use brainstorming and the TRIZ 40 inventive principles recommend- ed by CREXA to develop 13 marketing strategies, and use 4P to classify them.
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I will never forget the pastor in a Brooklyn church who uttered the words: “Your friends are God’s apology for your family.” At some point in our childhood we come across people whom we deem fit to allow into our space because they keep us comfortable or make us comfortable. They take the role of the absent or non-existent sibling as we make our way through kindergarten or elementary school. Friendship at this stage is managed by joy markers. We often laugh together, fight together, play together and snack together. This remains the case through about the junior year of … Continue reading ON THE SOFA: Can You Afford Your Friends?
Before I begin let me just say what a joy that was. To hop onto Instagram and WhatsApp and all the usual contacts I have been used to seeing in my feed just frozen. Felt like the first week of the lockdown in 2020 when we were told we would have to work from home. The joy I felt knowing I would not be listening to annoying complaints of certain coworkers whom I had allowed to turn me into their daily confessional. Well, I must admit I did the same so, the moral corrosion was mutual. But back to Facebook. … Continue reading ON THE SOFA: Facebook Shutdown; Personal Opening
If your parents were not your parents, would you have wanted to know them? If your siblings were not your siblings, would they have been your friends? Let’s take this further, if your kids were not your kids, would you … Continue reading ON THE SOFA: Family; Friends or Foe?
Do you know what it means to feel joy? When was the last time you felt it? Did it come with a memory or was it just a feeling? In that memory, is the accompaniment (person, place or thing) still accessible to you at this moment if you were willing? Now take that same memory and ask this question: At that time in your life when this feeling occurred were you also happy? Uhoh! Hold up. Where is this going? So, happiness in my view, comes with some level of coherence or alignment whereby we see or experience more than … Continue reading Xulaima on the Sofa: When we say Happiness, Do we mean JOY?
When Kobe was drafted into the NBA, I was in my fourth year of secondary school in Sacred Heart College. I played on the basketball team. I was no star. I eventually became known mostly for rebounds and shot-blocking, “Rodman” as my teammates would sometimes blurt out alluding to the then reigning rebound king Dennis Rodman of the Chicago Bulls. I did not count my stats; so, I cannot say exactly how effective I was other than the nickname bestowed. At the time, as much as I enjoyed playing basketball, it seemed to me a profession I would never attain … Continue reading Kobe Bryant: An Influence My Shadow Remembers
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- Time: 40mins
- Distance: 3km
- Terrain: Marshy and muddy in places
- Ability Level: Fairly easy
- Accessible: Not good for prams or wheelchairs
- Family Friendly: Yes
- Dog Friendly: Be careful of sheep roaming the area and wildlife
This is a very peaceful walk along the tidal river Pill on Northam Burrows Country Park.
Start at the Tip Lane entrance to the park accessed from Burrows Lane. Walk over Appledore Bridge where the river meets the sea and then wonder down to the sandy area at the rivers’ edge. At high tide the river is deep and can flow quickly but this is a great paddle spot on a warm day.
Walk alongside the river as it twists and turns. The going can be a bit mucky in patches and sheep and horses do roam free across these grasslands of the Burrows so be careful with dogs.
You will soon reach another stone bridge over the Pill. Cross over the bridge and continue along the other side of the river towards the Sandymere Entrance to the park.
After crossing the little stone bridge and continue along the riverbank. There are some amazing views across the grasslands of the burrows and out towards Westward Ho!
There are some deep drainage ditches throughout the grasslands. Most will have shallow fords or little bridges to help you cross but you may need to follow them a bit to find a place to cross. There are plenty of animal tracks along this side of the river that will help you find crossing places!
When you reach the road for the Sandymere park entrance, turn right and cross over the road bridge to the opposite bank of the Pill. Then drop back onto the marshland on the other side of the Pill.
Now you can start to make your way back along the river. This side of the Pill is a bit more marshy with less well trodden paths and fewer crossing places across the ditches, so it’s wise to stick fairly close to the river bank.
When you reach the little stone bridge you crossed over before, continue along the river the way you came until you get back to the Appledore Bridge and the end of the walk.
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UK Vaccine Hell predictably worsens in one week.
Vaccines invite disease even more, and death protection drops in just one week
For those of you who read my week-old article UK's Vaccine Hell gets worse every week, this is an update.
If you are reading this from Twitter or Reddit or Facebook without having read the above article, please read my original report first to understand my (very simple) methodology. The most important part is that I exclude persons under 18 years old.
This post provides an update based on the next weekly PHE report provided here: PHE Vaccine Surveillance Report Weeks 38-41.
Please note that the changes described herein, as bad as they are, are far worse since previous period (weeks 37-40) and new period (weeks 38-41) overlap by three weeks.
In any case, here’s the update:
Percentage of vaccinated cases as percentage of total changed from 82.62% to 84.14%.
Percentage of vaccinated deaths as percentage of total changed from 79.41% to 81.09%
Vaccine effectivenes against illness dropped much further (and shockingly fast, in just ONE week) into even worse negative territory. Here it is split by 10-year age groups:
Vaccine effectiveness against DEATH, while remaining positive, dropped dramatically for just one week (and again, considering that three weeks out of four are included in both averages):
If this is not vaccine hell, then what is it?
And most importantly, where is USA on this curve? CDC is hiding data from us.
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Self-publishing – it’s a viable distribution network and it’s one many publishers consider once their manuscripts are prepped and ready.
Self-publishing occurs when authors publish any media, digital or print, by themselves. Printing, marketing, distribution, scheduling—everything is handled exclusively by the author who also does the role of publisher. It’s a do-it-yourself, lone wolf approach that obviates the help of already established authors or companies (though there are exceptions, which we’ll discuss later).
Traditional publishing, on the other hand, typically involves hiring an agent who seeks a publisher on your behalf. Once found, the publisher offers you a contract to sign, purchases your manuscript, and then takes over editing, design, marketing, and most other aspects of production and distribution. Traditional and self-publishing are often juxtaposed today.
To help you better evaluate your options and make an informed decision, we’ve put together this article which covers the pros and cons of self-publishing.
Some Self-Publishing Pros:
Complete control: self-publishers always have the first and final say when it comes to their content. They’re intimately involved in every aspect including the creative, design, and selling processes. This empowering approach is why self-publishers are generally happier than their traditional counterparts, and corroborates the research on “locus of control” which links self-control and autonomy to happiness. Traditionally published authors have little to no control over cover art, pricing, marketing, and distribution after they sign a contract.
100% profit retention: it isn’t always the case, but self-publishers usually retain 100% of profits from sold copies. They pay the full amount of producing their work which involves distribution and marketing. In turn, all sold copies, copyrights, and profits are entirely theirs. There’s immediate pay, too, which means they aren’t required to wait for royalty payments when making direct sales off their content.
Less waiting games: let’s face it– nobody likes waiting. Traditional publishers loathe the excruciatingly long time it can take publishers to get back to them regarding their manuscripts (upwards of 90 days). And that’s excluding the time it takes for literary agents and publishers to negotiate contracts. In many cases, it can take more than two years for a traditional publisher’s manuscript to officially publish! Self-publishing, contrarily, can reduce that time by 75%.
Anyone can do it: there’s a tangible sense of excitement and potential associated with self-publishing. It can pave the way for countless authors to publish their content and get heard through their own effort and perseverance. That’s a beautiful thing if you think about it. Take Stephen King, JK Rowling, and EL James, for example. All are famous authors who self-published at some point in their remarkable writing careers.
Some Self-Publishing Cons:
Recognition and exposure difficulties: we can’t understate how difficult it is to get a manuscript accepted by a publisher; any successful author can vouch for that. And some traditional publishers automatically gain credibility for their work because they’re associated with a major publishing house. Both of these factors steepen the uphill climb of entrepreneurial self-publishers looking to gain recognition on their own. Because anyone can self-publish, the content quality of many self-published works often suffer. So getting the attention of media and/or any major publishing house can be very difficult (for traditional authors as well, though to a much lesser degree).
Becoming a jack of all trades: serious self-publishers must bear the brunt of the work and master the skills required for editing, formatting, designing, and all other processes usually handled by publishers. Alternatively, they can hire some help, find people who possess these skills and assemble a trusted party to copyedit their content. Doing so will take extra time, but self-pubs should weigh the option if they intend to match the quality of a big-name publishing house.
Fees: self-published writers must pay up front for publishing costs and there’s no guarantee they’ll recover that money within a reasonable time frame. Instead of getting paid, they pay other people to publish their manuscripts. There are exceptions, such as some online services that allow for free publishing, but additional services like cover design and editing cost money and are not cheap. Marketing expenses are another story. Traditional publishing houses can furnish their publishers with the money and resources necessary to market their content (via media coverage, bookstores, etc.). That’s not the case with self-pubs, who pay for these marketing and distribution services themselves.
Of course, a little help never hurt anyone either. Many publishers alternatively choose to outsource the work to third parties and self-publish with a company. They’re still considered self-publishers because they finance a majority of the publishing process. Realistically, not every author will want to handle or bother with the details of the publishing process.
Research is key when choosing a self-publishing service. Generally speaking, you’ll need one that adds cohesion to your final product and aligns with your publishing and marketing goals. Choose a self-publishing company you can rely on and work in tandem to achieve your objectives.
Self-publish or stick with tradition? Some points to consider...
1. If you’re vying for a spot on the New York Times best seller list or some shelf space at a local Barnes & Noble, you’ll likely need the support of a traditional publisher.
2. If you’re looking to cast your net over a wide demographic and capture the widest possible readership, traditional may be the way to go.
3. If you’re willing to control your own destiny, learn the ins and outs of successful publishing, and pay for everything, then self-publishing may be the route to take.
4. If you’re not an established author (aka not famous), self-publishing is the de facto choice. Why? Because it affords you the opportunity to build a community around your content at a relatively lower risk compared to traditional (budget-wise). And with so many self-publishing tools available today, the process does become a little easier.
There’s good news. This is not an either/or situation. Many authors have turned into hybrids, utilizing both publishing forms for different tasks. And because Joomag is a dynamic hybrid platform merging the finest aspects of both print and digital, we may be just what you’re looking for. You’re more than welcome to check us out, self-publish, or go with a publisher. The choice is and will always be yours!
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As Divya Pawar sat in her Fintech, Blockchain and Digital Disruption class listening to the lecture, she was able to get a good view of Pollet Walk from her seat. When class ended, she took off her Oculus Quest Virtual Reality headset and continued working at home in her off-campus apartment.
“It’s like you’re in a Temple classroom, like you’re sitting with your classmates,” said Pawar, a master’s of business administration student. “It was an amazing experience, it kind of transforms your space.”
In March 2020, the Fox School of Business first held Fintech, Blockchain and Digital Disruption, a graduate-level course that is offered once per year and is among the first MBA-level courses to feature a VR format among colleges and universities in the United States. Although the course operates virtually, it incorporates classroom discussions along with virtual visual elements from Temple’s Main Campus that create an environment comparable to the traditional, on-campus experience.
Students in the class learn about the ways advancements in technology affect financial services and other industries. Planning for the course began in 2018.
To keep students active in their classes, Fox has held only synchronous online classes since Temple primarily transitioned to online learning in March 2020, said Ronald Anderson, the dean of the Fox School of Business. However, he believes that once students get past initial feelings of Zoom fatigue, they enjoy the convenience of online learning despite wanting the traditional college experience even after the pandemic ends.
“I think the students want to be on campus,” Anderson said. “But I think it’s alright, for some courses, if they take their classes in their apartment or in their dorm room.”
Fox partnered with The Glimpse Group, a virtual reality platform company, and designed the virtual experience to resemble a traditional classroom setting.
Students can participate in Fintech, Blockchain and Digital Disruption remotely by wearing Oculus Quest VR headsets. With the headsets on, students sit at virtual seats in a lecture hall, surrounded by avatars of other members of the class, and can talk to one another through the headsets as they get views of Temple’s Main Campus outside the lecture hall’s windows.
Pawar enjoys feeling a part of a nearly traditional classroom experience while taking her class at an off-campus apartment.
“It kind of bridges the gap that has been missing due to the pandemic,” Pawar said. “You can see classmates sitting around desks and you can look over and talk to them how you’d talk to them in real class.”
Students receive the Oculus Headsets in the mail and return them to the Fox School of Business after they complete the course.
Bora Ozkan, a finance professor, teaches Fintech, Blockchain and Digital Disruption and appears in the center of the virtual lecture hall as an avatar where he can see students raise their hands and actively engage with one another.
Despite the class operating virtually, Ozkan made efforts to simulate in-person learning to make the experience more realistic for students, he said.
“We have a board in the classroom that we type on as we go along and we have a [teaching assistant] in the classroom,” Ozkan said. “They take notes and we upload it to Canvas so students actually have a reference about what we talked about in class.”
Anderson enjoys how the course allows students to engage as the would in a traditional classroom setting, despite being in different locations.
“I could have a kid that’s sitting in South Africa and a kid sitting in California, and I’m the professor in Philadelphia, and we’re all in the same classroom,” Anderson said.
Anderson believes using VR will allow universities to offer more experimental programs and cut costs for students as they won’t have to pay to live on campus. He acknowledged VR courses may have limitations for classes that require less classroom discussion.
“I don’t think this lends itself to a math course for instance,” Anderson said. “Because if you’re one of these people who learn a lot from note taking exactly, it’s not going to work very well, unless it’s a discussion course.”
Fintech, Blockchain and Digital Disruption is only offered once per year, but Tom Lennon, Fox’s senior video production specialist, hopes to see the course grow going forward as improvements are made to the VR experience, he said.
Lennon, who helped design the course, hopes the technology of VR continues to improve so they can avoid some of the difficulties with sound and avatar placement that have risen in some classes.
“This is a model that’s working,” Lennon said. “There’s a lot of nitty-gritty where like, something glitches and now everyone’s mute button doesn’t work.”
Lennon likes the flexibility of giving students headsets to learn and feels it is similar to some traditional aspects of borrowing university materials.
“It’s like renting a textbook,” Lennon said. “We send it out to the students and if they don’t send it back they’re going to get charged.”
Adding virtual forms of education might be valuable as students continue adapting to taking classes remotely, Anderson said.
“I think that there’s a really good chance that somewhere between 30 to 40 percent of our students are going to want a large portion, maybe not 100 percent, but a large portion of their classes in a virtual environment, because of its convenience,” he added.
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WHAT MEDIATION IS AND HOW IT CAN HELP
When there’s a difference (‘ dispute’) in between 2 or more people or groups, we can try to assist both sides pertain to a contract. This is called ‘mediation’.
Mediation can not be utilized if a claim has actually been made, or can be made, to an employment tribunal about a disagreement.
Mediation is held by a neutral individual (a ‘mediator’). The mediator is unbiased. This implies they do not take sides. They’re there to aid both parties discover a service that all the events concur to.
It’s typically utilized to resolve conflicts about working partnerships. Mediation is not judging who was wrong or appropriate in the past, however takes a look at how to settle on collaborating in the future.
Mediation is a quick way to resolve a dispute as well as is:
- less formal
- normally not legally binding
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HOW MEDIATION CAN HELP
Mediation helps to heal office connections by:
- discovering solutions that everybody consents to
- improving interaction between both sides of the conflict
- permitting both sides to have control of what’s finally concurred
There are lots of advantages of mediation. For instance, mediation can help to:
- decrease tension
- maintain beneficial employees
- prevent extra official procedures, such as going to court
- stop a lot more complaints being increased
- stay clear of paying high prices, for instance, work tribunal insurance claims
Mediation end results are chosen by both sides and can be versatile. Outcomes may consist of:
- a recognition of each event’s views
- a dedication to alter behavior
- a commitment to routinely review the arrangement reached
- a contract to examine policies and also treatments
- an arrangement to share job a lot more fairly as well as give more obligation
A VOLUNTARY AND CONFIDENTIAL PROCESS
Mediation is voluntary. At the initial conference, a mediator will speak with you concerning what takes place in mediation so you can choose if it’s for you. They’ll tell your employer mediation is not possible if you choose you do not desire to moderate.
Mediation is also personal. The mediator will concur with both sides which info can be shared outside the mediation as well as how. If you do not reach an arrangement, anything that’s been claimed during the mediation needs to be kept personal and also can not be used in future treatments.
WHEN MEDIATION CAN BE USED
Mediation is made use of to settle disagreements about workplace partnerships instead of other conflicts, such as pay or problems connected to dismissal or conduct.
You can use mediation to solve:
- bullying as well as harassment
- interaction troubles
- character clashes
- partnership breakdowns
WHEN TO START MEDIATION
It’s a good suggestion to attempt as well as resolve the problem informally initially, prior to considering utilizing mediation.
If the issue can not be resolved informally, you can utilize mediation. Mediation can be made use of at any kind of stage in a disagreement, yet it’s ideal to start it as soon as possible. The earlier the dispute is managed, the much less chance there is of points becoming worse.
You could also utilize mediation to reconstruct partnerships after a disciplinary or grievance procedure.
The price for mediation is usually paid for by the price yet the employer can additionally be shared or paid for by the worker.
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This page explains the process of family mediation, when mediation is necessary as well as the anticipated requirements of a family mediator.
WHAT IS MEDIATION?
Mediation is the process whereby families can negotiate about future setups for kids with the aid of a neutral 3rd party. The mediator does not tell parties what to do, however can aid the celebrations to reach their very own agreements amicably, whilst trying to boost interaction between them.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF MEDIATION?
When parents locate it difficult to concur on making appropriate plans for youngsters after a family malfunction, Mediation is suggested. There are several benefits to attending mediation, such as:
- offering you a lot more control over what decisions are made in relation to kids, as opposed to putting on the courts;
- giving a less stressful means of managing delicate matters;
- improving interaction and assisting you to figure out future arrangements;
- permitting setups to be evaluated as well as transformed much easier, as long as they are mutually concurred by both events; and also
- giving a quicker and also less costly method of solving conflicts.
ARE ANY AGREEMENTS MADE THROUGH MEDIATION LEGALLY BINDING?
Any type of agreements made during mediation are not legally binding in the sense of being enforceable in a court. Some people do make a decision to get a lawyer to look over the contract, as well as the contract can be utilized in court at a later stage in order to develop a Consent Order. See our web page on Approval Orders to learn more.
WHAT IS A MEDIATION INFORMATION AND ASSESSMENT MEETING (MIAM)?
A Mediation Information Evaluation Satisfying is the first conference which will certainly assist establish whether mediation will appropriate in your situations, as well as whether it will certainly assist you to get to an arrangement.
WHAT WILL HAPPEN AT MEDIATION?
The mediator will try to discover commonalities between you. If you’re not comfy with being in the exact same room as your ex-partner, the mediator can arrange ‘shuttle’ mediation. This is where the mediator talks with you alone and also after that speaks with your ex-partner with your proposals individually. It could take even more than one session to get to a contract.
Upon an agreement being reached in between you and also your ex-partner, a “memorandum of understanding” will be developed by the mediator so everyone understands what has actually been concurred.
DO I HAVE TO GO TO MEDIATION?
From April 2014, anyone relating to the courts for assistance in settling disagreements regarding financial resources or youngsters will certainly be needed to go to a meeting Mediation Info Assessment Meeting. This includes any type of applications for:
- Child Plans Order
- Specific Issue Order
- Prohibited Steps Order
- Parental Responsibility Order
- An order selecting a Child’s Guardian
- Removal from Jurisdiction Order
- Special Guardianship Order.
You will not need to go to mediation for the above applications if you are looking for a Consent Order, or if there are ongoing emergency situation proceedings, treatment procedures or guidance process for a child or there is an Emergency Situation Security Order, Treatment Order or Guidance Order in position.
You can likewise be exempt from having to participate in a MIAM, if you fulfil one of the exceptions laid out in paragraph 3 of the C100 application, which can be downloaded and install from www.justice.gov.uk. A few of the major exemptions consist of:
- where there has actually been any kind of form of residential violence in between you as well as your ex-partner and it has actually been reported to the cops, courts, wellness specialists or specialist agency;
- where the child is the subject of a Child Security Strategy or a section 47 enquiry;
- where the situation is a matter of seriousness, i.e. a threat of harm to the child’s safety and security;
- where mediation has been tried within the last four months; or
- where the person looking for to make the application does not have enough contact information of the other person to which the application associates.
- From April 2014, it is mandatory to go to a Mediation Details Evaluation Fulfilling before making an application for court.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT FROM MY MEDIATOR?
A family mediator must act impartially as well as avoid any problem of passion. This implies that a mediator must not mediate on a dispute where they have obtained relevant info concerning the parties. Moreover, a mediator needs to remain neutral on the result of the mediation. They need to not look for to implement their favored end result or influence on any one of the celebrations.
You have to additionally anticipate the mediator to maintain confidential all information gotten throughout the training course of mediation. The mediator can not also divulge details to the court, without the authorization of both individuals. The mediators may just divulge details where there are severe allegations of damage to a child or adult.
Mediation is a volunteer process and any kind of session for mediation can be put on hold or ended, if it is really felt that the parties are reluctant to totally take part in the process. Mediators need to additionally motivate the individuals to take into consideration the desires and feelings of the kids.
HOW LONG CAN MEDIATION TAKE?
Mediation can proceed while it satisfies the requirements of the individual parties included. The initial conference lasts about 45 mins. Complete mediation sessions will normally last between 1 to 2 hours, relying on the complexity of the circumstance.
WHAT IS THE COST OF MEDIATION?
If you are on a low earnings or in invoice of specific advantages, you could be able to get Legal Aid to aid with the expenses. If only one celebration is eligible for legal aid, Legal Aid can cover the first MIAM session for both of you. The mediator needs to be able analyze whether you are qualified for legal aid or you can speak to Civil Legal Suggestions on 0345 345 4345.
WHAT IF WE CANNOT REACH AN AGREEMENT THROUGH MEDIATION?
If you can not get to an arrangement with the other participant, or mediation stops working for any kind of other reason, for instance the other party will not participate in or the mediator feels that mediation is unworkable, you might wage your conflict to the courts. You need to make certain that the mediator indicators as well as certifies your application kind.
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COSTS & PAYMENTS
CAN I AFFORD MEDIATION?
WHO PAYS FOR MEDIATION?
The average expense of family mediation in the UK is ₤ 140 per person per hr. *.
* according to the Family Mediation Council– January 2021.
Free Family Mediation keep our expenses dealt with at ₤ 115 per person per hour throughout your entire mediation process. And also remember, every extra pound you pay can be removed our fixed-fee legal packages when your contract is worked out.
Most individuals pay their share, yet you can agree that a person individual will pay in full.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OF MEDIATION?
Included in the expense of your mediation is the time taken for the mediator to prepare for your session, write any kind of notes from your conferences as well as acquire your economic disclosures.
We do not charge extra for sending out letters or emails, or for call. All meetings can additionally be held online.
We can work out the most set you back reliable legal package for you based on the number of mediation sessions you have actually utilized once you have actually reached an arrangement.
Remember, you only pay the hourly rate for mediation until you are all set to choose a lawful plan that is best matched to you, on reaching your contract.
MEDIATION & DIVORCE COSTS
Please note we no much longer supply Lawful Help for mediation.
First meetings– ₤ 115 per hour (all consultations are paid sometimes of reservation).
Child inclusive mediation– ₤ 115 per hr (all payable beforehand).
Mediation meeting– ₤ 115 per individual per hr (payable sometimes of reserving your conference).
Form A/ C100 for court– ₤ 60.
Fixed fee legal separation plan (includes your preliminary conferences, up to 4 hours joint mediation sessions and also a solicitor drafted deed of splitting up)– ₤ 999 per person.
Silver fixed charge separation as well as mediation package (includes your first meetings, as much as 4 hrs joint mediation sessions, solicitor handled separation via to your decree outright)– ₤ 1399 each.
Gold repaired cost separation as well as mediation plan (includes your first meetings, approximately 6 hours of joint mediation sessions, solicitor managed divorce, solicitor acting for the respondent, lawyer composed consent order)– ₤ 1699 per individual.
Platinum repaired fee separation as well as mediation package (includes your first meetings, 2 hours legal guidance, composed record of that advice, approximately 8 hrs of joint mediation sessions, lawyer handled divorce, lawyer composed authorization order, separate lawyer acting for the respondent as well as a brand-new will for every of you on your separation)– ₤ 2399 each.
Dealt with charge approval order plan (includes your initial meetings, 4 hours joint mediation sessions as well as a solicitor composed and also examined consent order, submission of the order to court as well as all court communication)– ₤ 999 each.
Lawyer Review (includes a report sent out to our lawyer chambers, who will certainly evaluate your instance and compose a report of what they feel would certainly be a most likely end result if your situation went to court)– ₤ 499 per individual.
Lawful recommendations as well as a written record based on your circumstances can be contributed to any type of package (It is consisted of as conventional with the platinum plan)– You have the alternative of a 1 hr consultation as well as created report or 2 hour examination and created record– ₤ 299 for 1 hour or ₤ 399 for 2 hours.
Child Plan Order a solicitor prepares a child plan authorization order and completes a C100 kind and also sends to your neighborhood court. They manage Cafcass queries on your part. This makes your parenting strategy legally binding. You will certainly require to go to court for this– ₤ 399 per person.
HMCTS court charges for divorce– ₤ 550.
HMCTS court costs for an economic consent order– ₤ 50.
HMCTS Court charges for a child arrangement order– ₤ 215.
Kind A/ C100– ₤ 60.
Respondent Just Service (Lawyer to take care of the divorce for the respondent)– ₤ 399.
Memorandum of Understanding (Free with any set charge lawful plan)– ₤ 110 per person.
Parenting Strategy (for Child Only Mediation)– ₤ 72 per individual.
Result Declaration (files the result where no or partial arrangement reached)– ₤ 72 each.
Certified translation of marriage certificate– (from) ₤ 120.
Lawyer prepared authorization order (if added to any kind of divorce package)– ₤ 499 per individual.
Licensed copy of a marital relationship certificate– ₤ 25.
Work with of 2nd space for shuttle bus mediation– ₤ 30 per individual per meeting.
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How Long Does It Take To Divorce Through Mediation?
You’re possibly feeling an entire host of feelings if there is a separation impending in your close to future. Despair, fear, stress and anxiety, and tension are simply a few of the important things on that list. And when the thought of all the necessary company of separation hits you, you possibly really feel tired too.
Yet divorce doesn’t need to be a prolonged procedure. You can decide to mediate your means with this hard time instead than go through unpleasant lawsuits if you and also your partner are amenable.
If there is a divorce impending in your future, you’re most likely really feeling a whole host of feelings. Sadness, anxiousness, stress, as well as concern are simply a few of the important things on that checklist. As well as when the thought of all the required service of divorce hits you, you most likely feel tired to boot.
Separation doesn’t have to be an extensive procedure. You can determine to moderate your means through this hard time rather than go through agonizing litigation if you and also your partner are responsive.
Exactly exactly how long does separation via mediation take? We’ll talk about that as well as more today.
Call us today and speak to a mediator on 03300100179
What Is Mediation?
Mediation is a process of divorce that permits both events to take control. As opposed to leaving the choices up to a judge, you will be able to make the options for your very own future.
This approach is particularly great for parents and also individuals who will certainly require to remain to co-exist in spite of the divorce.
Along with being faster as well as simpler than a conventional divorce, separation through mediation has a higher price of conformity due to the fact that both parties concerned terms on the contract together.
Exactly how Does It Function?
A mediated divorce involves a person called a family regulation mediator. This is an individual trained to help people settle their divorce problems. They function as the communication between the couple.
The mediator’s job is to make certain that every person has their opportunity to speak without being disrupted. He aids clear up the factors that both parties make and asks concerns to maintain the conversation on track with clear communication.
The mediator will certainly additionally give you info concerning exactly how the lawful system functions and what choices you can require to avoid them.
Generally, you, your ex, and the mediator will obtain with each other in a couple of sessions that range in length from one to two hrs.
When you will aim out the things that require to be chatted around as well as how essential they are, the very first conference is. It’s likewise where you will discover out every one of the paperwork you will certainly need to gather in order to speed up the procedure along.
From there on, you’ll make use of each conference to talk regarding the different compromises you need to make in order to fulfill everyone’s demands. The mediator offers info regarding the legal system and also helpful hints for just how other individuals have dealt with similar problems.
At some point, you will certainly meet the mediator as well as a contract composes it up for you and also your attorney to accept.
How much time Does It Take?
Since every divorce as well as every marriage is various, the response to this concern varies. If you have a great deal of properties that you require to divide, or if you as well as your partner have a difficult time seeing eye to eye, it might take a lot longer.
If you can both come to terms pretty conveniently, you could be looking at a very short process.
One of the major advantages to divorce with mediation is the truth that you won’t need to appear in court. This lowers the length of time considerably.
As a whole, simpler cases take around three or four two-hour sessions that the mediator spreads out over a program of a month approximately.
Here are a few of things that influence the size of divorce via mediation.
If you have a whole lot of things that you require to split, it could take a while. There are a lot more decisions to make.
Similarly, if you have actually pertained to an arrangement on virtually whatever as well as simply have one or 2 points to exercise, the process could go efficiently.
There’s no nice method to put it: children make separation difficult. When it comes to economic matters, individuals are generally ready to compromise. However when you add children to the mix, it obtains sticky.
Anticipate to spend a while in mediation when it involves the wardship of your children. It’s worth it, you desire something that’s going to work for all the events included.
There’s no great way to place it: children make divorce challenging. When it comes to financial matters, people are typically ready to jeopardize. When you add youngsters to the mix, it gets sticky.
When it comes to the custody of your kids, anticipate to spend a while in mediation. Yet it’s worth it, you desire something that’s mosting likely to help all the events involved.
Readiness to Concession
Your mediator can not inform you what you have to do. They do not make the options or offer orders. They’re just there to assist you compromise and also fulfill a mutual contract.
If you as well as your partner aren’t happy to meet in the center on some points, it’s going to take permanently.
There are a variety of problems that can make your mediation go a little bit longer than average. That’s still a small rate to pay when you consider the price and also time that goes into a traditional divorce.
It’s really uncommon for a divorcing pair to agree on everything. Even if you can not agree on basically anything, there is still an objective behind mediation.
Even taking a couple of things off of the checklist of litigation can cut down the length of time you are in court.
Actually, even if you and also your partner can not obtain along, there’s still factor to attempt mediation. Even though pairs who are friendly usually choose this path, it doesn’t indicate it’s a rule.
It becomes part of the mediator’s task to assist both events connect even when feelings run high. It is possible to get with mediation also in situations like these.
Handling Separation through Mediation
Divorce is hard, that’s a basic truth. It’s stressful as well as it can sometimes make you feel like you don’t intend to also wake up in the morning. It does not have to be that method.
You can make divorce as pain-free as possible when you pick to work out divorce through mediation.
30 ESSENTIAL UK FAMILY MEDIATION FACTS 2021
WHAT IS FAMILY MEDIATION?
Family Mediation is the procedure of resolving concerns on your divorce, splitting up or ongoing parenting plans. Previously, if you can not agree on these issues, you would have no choice however to file an application with the family court for either a Child Setup Order or a different application for a Financial Order. The court procedure takes a long time to get to a judgement, is pricey and also oftentimes is not the most effective location to fix conflicts, especially within a family setup.
Family Mediation changes the requirement of going to court. By utilizing an expert family mediator, most people can get to an arrangement that allows them both to relocate on.
Having a neutral third event to regulate the discussion, ensure parity as well as justness in the procedure as well as keeps conversations on the points that matter. Country wide, more than 70% of customers reach arrangement through mediation. Moderate UK handle to achieve a 90% success rate for those that take place to joint mediation.
Family mediation is not treatment or connection therapy and also whilst it can check out just how you connect with each other, it is significantly about intending the future and also not looking back over the past.
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For How Long DOES MEDIATION TAKE?
This can differ from case to instance. For a one concern matter, such as parenting setups at Xmas, a holiday abroad or a change in the quantity of spousal upkeep then many have the ability to reach arrangement in just one joint 90 min mediation session.
The average for many clients on parenting or financial issues is 3 x 90-minute mediation visits.
WHAT TAKES PLACE AT A MIAM VISIT?
You will initially require to complete an initial mediation conference called a MIAM. They can likewise be described as an intake conference. These are normally participated in on your own, but in some cases you can fit. , if this is the case the mediator will certainly still want to talk to each of you independently.
The MIAM serves 2 objectives:.
- It is your opportunity to describe to the mediator regarding your circumstance, what the problems are, what you wish to take place and also any worries you might have.
- It likewise permits the mediator to give you full details regarding just how mediation functions. The mediator will certainly after that make a decision whether mediation appropriates for your case. You might additionally choose whether to try mediation at this stage as well.
WHAT IS THE FAMILY MEDIATION PROCEDURE?
Click the circulation chart listed below for Mediate UK’ s process. We are different from a lot of mediation solutions as we can likewise make you agreement lawfully binding as part of a dealt with fee plan.
The beginning of the process is the same nationally. Most of the times we would certainly see you independently at very first for your MIAM and afterwards prepare a strategy for your joint mediation meetings. We would usually talk about any type of parenting plans initially, prior to finishing a monetary disclosure with you both and afterwards going with your financial agreement.
You would usually have an outcome recap prepared at the end of your joint conferences and when agreement reached, the mediator can compose a full parenting strategy, memorandum of understanding and also monetary contract.
These records can after that be made lawfully binding relying on your circumstances.
DO I REQUIRED A DIVORCE SOLICITOR?
Lawful suggestions during the process ought to be recommended by every family mediation service in the UK. Taking excellent legal recommendations before as well as during the procedure can aid and a solicitor can additionally examine your contract at the end. Moderate UK likewise offer fixed charge legal advice, which include a written record that you can bring into mediation if you desire.
At the end of the mediation process, you will generally need a family legislation lawyer or legal representative to make your arrangement legally binding or you can select one of Mediate UK’s repaired cost lawful bundles. The selection is constantly your own.
IS MEDIATION IN THE UK COMPULSORY?
It is a lawful need to consider mediation by means of participating in a Mediation Info Assessment Meeting (MIAM) before you can ask a court to make a decision on your case. There are currently 15 exceptions to this, which range from domestic misuse, to living abroad or child safety and security. If, having attended a MIAM either you (or the mediator) decide that you do not intend to do mediation, then you do not need to go to.
You may have to clarify your factors why to the judge if you have actually been welcomed to attend a MIAM and also do not respond or decrease.
In many cases the court might adjourn your proceedings whilst you try mediation. Also in such situations you do not need to go to, although the judge will certainly need to know the reasons why.
IS FAMILY MEDIATION JUST FOR DIVORCING PAIRS?
Not at all. Family mediation can assist parents who are divided, grandparents with getting to their grandchildren, couples who were co-habiting or couples that have divorced as well as have recurring monetary or parenting concerns to settle.
Family mediation can assist if you would ultimately file an application at court to resolve the problem.
Just How Much DOES MEDIATION COST IN THE UK?
According to a study by the Family Mediation Council in 2019, the typical per hour rate including VAT for family mediation is ₤ 140 per person per hr. Many problems are solved in 3 to four 90-minute meetings. At Mediate UK the expense to get to resolution in this time is ₤ 632.50 each including BARREL.
You may be eligible for legal aid for mediation if you are on specific advantages or have a low revenue without several possessions. If you are eligible, then the other celebration will certainly not need to pay for their MIAM or their first joint mediation session either.
THAT PAYS FOR MEDIATION PRICES?
This is by arrangement between you. Many solutions will price estimate each as it shows a dedication to the process if both celebrations are paying their share. Sometimes pairs will certainly concur that they will go to if the other celebration pays and occasionally they will certainly work out up the prices from the economic arrangement reached.
Many mediation solutions will certainly ask you to pay as you opt for the mediation you get. If you can not concur, see our blog site on who pays for even more family mediation.
WHY THINK ABOUT FAMILY MEDIATION AS AN OPTION?
There are 4 major reasons you must consider family mediation.
- We understand it is mandatory to consider it. However why is that? The majority of family law experts, the Courts themselves as well as Division of Justice concur that family mediation is a far much better method to resolve conflicts, instead of litigating.
- It is quicker– the ordinary size for an economic order to be settled is 14.5 months, according to a Aviva Report released in 2018. Family mediation can be established within a few days or weeks.
- It is less expensive– most companies of solicitors will certainly quote you over of ₤ 20,000 for a full monetary order with the courts, which will consist of three hearings.
- It is much more friendly– this is specifically essential if you have children together, regardless of their ages. Courts are established to be adversarial.
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS DOES A FAMILY MEDIATOR HAVE?
There are three levels of family mediator:
- Trained Family Mediator (FMCT).
Although not officially recognised as a FMC requirement, this suggests they have successfully completed an FMC accepted family mediation training program. They will typically be working towards their certification.
- Accredited Family Mediator (FMCA).
This shows the family mediator has actually completed a portfolio of instances, which normally takes around 2 years.
- Specialist Practise Consultant (PPC).
A PPC is one of the most skilled family mediator and also will certainly have efficiently passed an additional Pay Per Click training course as well as will certainly have a number of years of experience. They will trainer and also help other family mediators.
CONTAINER OUR CHILDREN HAVE A SAY IN THE OUTCOME?
Yes! In truth it is motivated in family regulation. If both parents agree, the youngsters can be invited to mediation by a specially trained family mediator. The children will certainly speak with the family mediator by themselves and also then, with the children’s consent, this can be fed back to the parents at a separate conference.
If you went to court, as long as the children are of a specific age and the court agrees, after that CAFCASS will certainly talk with the youngsters. Family mediation simply looks to replace this process.
ARE FAMILY MEDIATION SOLUTIONS CONFIDENTIAL?
Absolutely. It is just one of the five core principals of family mediation in the UK. You can speak openly to your family mediator during the MIAM without needing to worry that what you claim will be handed down to the other event. Likewise you can talk about alternatives, solutions and make deals in mediation without being bound to them were mediation to damage down.
All divorce mediation in UK is ‘without bias’– which implies you can securely make deals as well as check out solutions, without being tied to them if your situation litigates. It is a risk-free negotiating setting.
There are exemptions to this discretion, such as if a child is identified as going to danger of serious harm, or if cash laundering is happening. The family mediator has certain legal commitments to pass this info on in these unusual conditions.
Call us today and speak to a mediator on 03300100179
WHAT CONTAINER BE DISCUSSED DURING A MEDIATION SESSION
The family mediator will certainly have concurred with you prior to the sessions what you wish to go over during mediation. This will usually focus on what future parenting plans you can concur as well as what financial contract you can get to. It can also cover how you communicate with each other relocating forwards or what acting arrangements can be reached whilst your separation mediation is taking area.
Family mediation additionally covers particular problems such as a family holidays, plans at Christmas or who will certainly make the following home mortgage settlement on your residential or commercial property.
Family mediation can additionally assist Grandparents who wish to agree arrangements to see their grandchildren.
WHAT'S THE DISTINCTION IN BETWEEN FAMILY MEDIATION & COACHING?
There are lots of differences, yet these are the main ones:
- Family mediation is a procedure that changes going to court.
- Family mediation looks forwards, not back over the partnership.
- Family mediators concentrate more on the problems to be dealt with as well as much less on the underlying partnership.
- Family mediation factor to consider is a lawful need, in the majority of cases, before litigating.
Counselling can definitely aid with your continuous connection with each various other or the larger family. You can look for neighborhood counsellors below.
DO WE NEED TO Remain In THE VERY SAME ROOM AS EACH OTHER?
No. The majority of mediation for parenting, divorce or separation arrangements includes you and also your family mediator being in the same space. This often tends to function best and also assists you reach an agreement in much less time.You can nonetheless pick to have shuttle bus mediation. This is where you remain in different areas and will.
generally have different arrival and also departure times. The mediator will allocate their time just as in between you and ‘shuttle’ in between rooms to help you reach an agreement.
With the appeal of online mediation, you do not even need to remain in the very same building as well as you can even do ‘shuttle bus mediation’ online– where you will certainly be in different break-out spaces. You do not have to be on the very same screen as the other event in this situation.
HOW DOES ONLINE MEDIATION FUNCTION?
On-line mediation occurs in much the exact same way as in person mediation in the UK.
The mediator will normally hold different MIAM visits and will certainly then place a plan with each other for your joint mediation select. Online Mediation can work truly well as it aids people focus on the issues. Just one person can talk at a time and as you are not in the very same room, increased feelings can be much less of a problem.
WHAT HAPPENS WITH FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE DURING FAMILY MEDIATION?
Each solution will have their very own policy on economic disclosure.
There are three levels of financial disclosure you can make with Mediate UK:.
High level– simply the total for each of the 4 disclosure categories (residential or commercial property, various other assets, pension plans and obligations).
Financial Disclosure Kinds– You full our spread sheets, which are legitimately appropriate for a disclosure.
Form E– You both complete a Form E as well as sign them off as accurate. This is the form you would finish if you were to go to court.
The disclosure is switched in between you both and you have a chance to examine it, ask concerns through the mediation procedure and also ultimately concur it. The disclosure can be divulged to court, so it is necessary that it is precise, as approximately date as possible as well as you have included whatever you require to divulge. This includes properties, even if they are not being split between you or changing hands as component of the negotiation.
An exact disclosure will enable you both to get a consent order from the court. Without this, either of you may make a future insurance claim against the various other.
At Mediate UK, 80% of clients utilize our very own monetary disclosure forms. They have to authorize a please note before the contract can be sent to the solicitors if customers choose for a top-level disclosure only.
Collating, finalising and also agreeing what possessions you both have is a vital component of the mediation process. The default is to total Type E’s each if you can not agree on which disclosure alternative to do. Review our Ultimate Overview to Financial Disclosure for more details concerning this.
IS MEDIATION LEGALLY BINDING?
At the end of the family mediation process, you will be usually receive among the adhering to documents:.
- An End result Declaration.
- A Memorandum of Recognizing.
- A Parenting Strategy.
- A Financial Statement.
When no or only partial agreement is reached, a Result Declaration is utilized. It can be useful in tightening the range of the concerns, to ensure that you invest much less time undergoing the lawful procedure, enabling you to simply focus on the issues that have not been concurred in family mediation.
A Memorandum of Understanding.
This is the major papers created from successful family mediation. It will set out what you have agreed in your mediation consultations. It is not lawfully binding however can be made so through an approval order with your divorce.
You can additionally have your purposes videotaped in a deed of splitting up, which welcomes the court to approve your contract in situation of any type of future disagreements. These are typically drafted by a solicitor and also your trademarks are experienced with the document hung on documents.
A Parenting Plan.
This is the strategy that demonstrates how you will certainly raise your kids whilst living separately. It can cover every little thing from schooling, vacations to grandparents and spiritual factors to consider. The plan is not lawfully binding yet can me made so by permission with a child arrangement order.
Call us today and speak to a mediator on 03300100179
WHAT OTHER PARENTING AID IS AVAILABLE FOR US?
In some cases the partnership between parents is so filled and also harmful, that it seems difficult to collaborate to reach an agreement on how to increase the youngsters. Family Courts can send parents on a Separated Parents Info Strategy (PIP)– where the parents find out exactly how to prioritise their youngsters and manage conflict in their ongoing connection.
Moderate UK intend to maintain parents out of court, so we have teamed up with Children Preceded to provide mentoring to parents experiencing a splitting up. It can function really well when there is high dispute, when your views on parenting are far apart, or when you just desire a knowledgeable specialist to assist you via the separation.
WHERE CANISTER I OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE IN THE UK?
Good legal suggestions is an integral part of UK Separation Mediation. To get the most specific guidance for your economic instance, it is helpful to have a complete economic disclosure from each event. This allows the solicitor to recognize the full image for your certain situation and afterwards advise accordingly.
To obtain the recommendations you need you can find a lawyer local to you– and we suggest browsing for a Resolution accredited lawyer.
Alternatively you can book in an one or 2 hour lawful recommendations plan, which significantly, consist of a composed record of that advice. These can be utilized any kind of time throughout the mediation process, or even if you are not going to mediating. The two-hour package does not have actually to be taken at one time, so you can use it before as well as after the mediation.
WHAT OCCURS IF MEDIATION BREAKS DOWN?
If mediation does not work, the majority of people would certainly have five options:
- Not do anything.
- Relax from conversations.
- Ask For a Lawyer Testimonial.
- Solicitor Settlement.
- Apply to the Family Court.
Not do anything– if you have actually not accepted change the present situation as well as you can not concur to alter it through mediation, you might approve that you attempted and also proceed with the condition quo.
Take a break– Occasionally it is helpful, particularly in high tension and also emotive matters to relax from the process and also try once more in a couple of months, as soon as matters have soothed down somewhat.
Barrister Evaluation– Establish up by Mediate UK in 2015, our Lawyer Reviews have actually been a discovery to help clients where they might not get to an arrangement in mediation however also want to avoid the prices of litigating. An independent lawyer will create a record on what the regulation is, exactly how it relates to your instance and, if you went to court, what would be a most likely end result.
Solicitor Settlement– You would ask your corresponding lawyers to bargain in between each other, in the hope that this will lead to a contract prior to court.
Apply to the Family Court– By going to mediation as well as it ultimately damaging down, you will have pleased the legal requirement to send an application to the court, for them to make an order on your issue.
IF THE VARIOUS OTHER CELEBRATION DOES NOT WANT TO ATTEND MEDIATION, what.
Family Mediation is constantly voluntary, even when a case is adjourned by the court to try to get to a contract with mediation.
You do not have to attend and also neither does the other event. It is just one of the core principals of mediation– you need to desire to take part in the procedure and intend to deal with the matter.
Family mediation is not an appropriate approach of alternate conflict resolution if you don’t. If the various other party does not intend to attend family mediation and is not interacting to resolve the concern, then you can apply to the court, having attended a MIAM. In such situations, a Fast-Track Online MIAM could be extra suitable for you.
If the various other party does not consequently go to the court hearing without good factor, they may be held in ridicule of court, or even more generally, a legally binding order will certainly be made on the case in their lack.
Remember: The court will generally desire you to discuss why you have actually not gone to family mediation if you have actually been asked to go. See here for more information on whether it will break you if you do not participate in mediation.
Call us today and speak to a mediator on 03300100179
WHAT IS AN INDEPENDENT BARRISTER REVIEW?
These are a great tool if family mediation breaks down, yet it can likewise be made use of from the start of negotiations if you both concur.
Exclusive to Mediate UK, we hold a certificate for Direct Bar gain access to. We perform a complete monetary disclosure and after that ask you to provide what the issues are that you can not settle on, and what you would like to happen for each and every concern, along with your reasons that.
We then send this report of to an independent however experienced family law barrister, who creates a report on what the legislation is, just how it relates to your instance and also, if you went to court, what would be a most likely result. In the last 4 years all however one instance (an exceedingly made complex one involving a significantly disabled child) have accepted the lawyer evaluation or negotiated a little on it to get to an arrangement. See right here for more details on our independent barrister reviews.
WHAT HAPPENS IF WE ALREADY HAVE AN ARRANGEMENT OR ARE CLOSE TO REACHING ONE?
We have numerous clients approach us who do not want to most likely to separate lawyers, but do not require family mediation as they have either gotten to arrangement, or are really close to getting to one.
You may such as to think about Separation Settlement if you are in a comparable situation. This is where we collect your economic disclosure, and obtain a review of your existing situation as well as what you have actually concurred. You after that have a 90-minute meeting with one of our divorce experts to sense check your agreement, make certain you have actually taken into consideration everything the court would certainly like you to have actually looked at and also then assist make certain you are dividing the properties as cost-effectively as feasible.
This is wonderful to help you fast-track your divorce agreement to our family law solicitors to assist make it legitimately binding.
WHERE CAN I GET MORE INFO ON MEDIATION?
There is more details on the Family Mediation Council website.
Alternatively, Moderate UK supply a no commitment Divorce as well as Separation Consultation.
You can book in a 30-minute appointment with our separation professional who will review your details instance, provide you all the choices you have and give you with the info you need to think about exactly how best to continue.
WHAT SHOULD I TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION WHEN SELECTING A UK FAMILY MEDIATION SERVICE?
There are numerous variables to think about when picking that to rely on with your family mediation:
- Certifications– Any individual can call themselves a mediator, but to be a Family Mediator they must have attended an acknowledged family mediation program. Constantly inspect that you are managing a mediator who is signed up as either FMCA or FMCT.
- Subscription– The mediator as well as preferably the firm must be a participant of one of five mediation bodies:.
- Experience– How much time have they been performing mediation? Have they just a few years’ experience or a years of mediating cases?
- Size– Is the mediator a one or two-person micro organization or are they a well established business with a selection of mediators to pick from? This can be a significant consideration if your mediator was long term sick, retires or the local business goes under. What would happen to your instance in such situations?
- Expense– Exactly how much do they bill per hr? If you are qualified for lawful aid, you must absolutely select a mediator who offers mediation funded by lawful help. Pricing for mediation does not constantly mirror quality or indicate that they are a finest fit for your situation. You are much better off taking a look at:.
- Reviews & Recommendations– There is nothing better than an individual referral. See if there are any authentic reviews for them on-line if you do not recognize any individual who has made use of a neighborhood mediator near you.
- Legal Packages & Other Providers– Just how much does the mediation service cost for their files at the end of your family mediation appointment? Do they help you make these legitimately binding? Can they suggest a pension expert, lawful advisor, home mortgage broker or various other expert to assist your case?
WHAT OTHER OPTIONS OF DISAGREEMENT RESOLUTION EXIST?
There are 10 techniques to deal with a dispute on your divorce or separation. You can watch our series on these on our YouTube network right here:
In many cases you can deal with issues with your solicitors sitting round the table, called joint law. You can also take into consideration mosting likely to an adjudication solution– which is less expensive and also quicker than litigating, yet still offers you a legally binding order at the end.
Call us today and speak to a mediator on 03300100179
DOES MEDIATION IN THE UK ACTUALLY WORK?
Absolutely. We have been helping pairs moderate because 2011 as well as of those that go on to moderate together, an outstanding 90% get to an agreement. The nationwide standard is simply over 70%– so whichever Family Mediation Service you select to help resolve your conflict, you are most likely than not to get to an arrangement.
WHAT IS 'PROGRESSIVE MEDIATION' AND ALSO HOW CANISTER IT ASSISTANCE?
Mediate UK have actually created a procedure of family mediation called progressive mediation. We intend to assist you get to a contract as cost-effectively as possible, so we assist concentrate on the problems that will certainly help you progress, prioritise any youngsters of the relationship and also keeps conversations on what you can do in the future, as opposed to what has happened in the past. This implies you improve value for your pound but also reach a resolution quicker, enabling you both to carry on as well as locate your future.
Modern Mediation aids you concentrate on the functional requirements of your divorce or separation, allowing you to focus much more on the emotional side.
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A US federal court has denied a Native American tribe’s appeal for an injunction to block the construction of the Dakota Access crude-oil pipeline near their reservation in the US state of North Dakota, which they say could lead to the destruction of culturally sacred sites and contaminate their water supply.
Energy Transfer Partners, the Texas-based company building the pipeline that runs through four states and has been largely completed, confirmed in a statement on Tuesday that construction will resume in the vicinity of Lake Oahe, a Missouri River reservoir that is the water supply for the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe’s reservation.
“In light of Sunday’s court decision, Dakota Access looks forward to a prompt resumption of construction activities east and west of Lake Oahe on private land,” the company said. “We reiterate our commitment to protect cultural resources, the environment and public safety.”
Vicki Granado, the company’s spokeswoman, declined to say exactly when construction of the $3.8bn, 2,500km pipeline – which will carry almost half a million barrels of oil a day from North Dakota to Illinois – would resume.
The work area is about 40km from the so-called Red Warrior Camp, where thousands of protesters have gathered in recent months.
The Standing Rock Sioux want construction halted because of concerns about potential contamination of its water supply and say the pipeline will encroach on tribal burial sites and other cultural artifacts.
In early September, tribal officials accused construction crews of bulldozing several sites of “significant cultural and historic value”, leading to a clash between protesters and private security guards hired by the pipeline company. No one was arrested, but least 30 people were pepper-sprayed.
Dallas Goldtooth, a spokesman for the Indigenous Environmental Network, recently told Al Jazeera that spillage from the pipeline would be inevitable.
“It’s not a matter of if a pipeline spills, but when a pipeline spills. You have significant risk to a vast amount of drinking water supplied to North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa … all the way down.”
Tribal officials also fear the underground passage would break federal laws under the National Historic Preservation Act that protect sacred prayer and burial sites.
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“There’s a spirit wakening where our kids are going to find their way back to these sites. But if these sites are destroyed and gone, it’s all for nothing. So that’s the most important thing – for future generations to connect with who we are,” David Archambault II, the Standing Rock Sioux tribal chairman, has told Al Jazeera.
Protesters will discuss nonviolent measures to oppose the resumption of construction, camp spokesman Cody Hall said on Tuesday. Methods might include chaining themselves to equipment, as they have done in the past.
“The people are going to stay vigilant. They’re going to fight this pipeline to the very end,” he said.
Thousands of people have joined the protest in support of the tribe. Of the protesters, 123 people have been arrested since mid-August, including the actress Shailene Woodley and Jill Stein, the Green Party presidential candidate.
Energy Transfer Partners still needs approval from the US Army Corps of Engineers to work on a separate parcel of federal land bordering and under Lake Oahe, which the agency manages.
The Corps said on Monday that it was not ready to give that approval because it is still reviewing whether reforms are needed in the way tribal views are considered for such projects.
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The very first step is that we need to add a new MIME type to the web server that will be used. The two MIME types that must be added are:
text/iwml iwml text/acorn nut
Please refer to MIME types if you need further assistance in doing this. This step only needs performed once for each web server and not for every application.
Pick a Path
Pick a location on your web server to deploy your IntraWeb application. For this tutorial we will assume that your application will be deployed at:
To do this, simply copy the IWCL library files and sub directories into your HelloWorld directory.
Every IntraWeb application needs at least one HTML loader. Some have more than one HTML loader to map pages as unique URLs. For now we will use a minimal HTML loader.
In your HelloWorld directory create a file named index.html with these contents:
<!DOCTYPE html> <html lang="en"> <head> <meta charset="utf-8" /> <meta http-equiv="Pragma" content="no-cache"> <meta http-equiv="Expires" content="-1"> <meta http-equiv="CACHE-CONTROL" content="NO-CACHE"> <script src="IntraWeb.js" data-Source="*"></script> </head> <body></body> </html>
IWML is an abstraction for HTML in the same manner that many desktop UI frameworks are abstractions for lower level GDI, DirectX or OpenGL calls.
IntraWeb 17 supports many advanced controls including JQueryUI, Bootstrap, ExtJS and more. But for now, we start out simple with just plain text.
In your HelloWorld directory create a file named Index.iwml with these contents:
We will continue to expand on IWML throughout this tutorial. If you want to dive deeper into it you can return later to the IWML tutorial.
To run our application we enter the URL to our application path:
If you followed this tutorial correctly, you should see something like this:
Congratulations! Although very simple and not very useful, you have now deployed your first IntraWeb application.
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You’re now in your 50s, a golden milestone. You finally know what you want to do for the rest of your life—unfortunately, it’s not the career that you’ve spent the last few decades building.
There are many good reasons why you may want to work beyond retirement age. Perhaps you’re not ready to retire even though you’re financially ready to do so. Maybe you haven’t achieved your target financial stability goals yet. And most importantly, you can’t imagine staying at your current job without ending up unhappy until you finally retire.
Because of this, you might be thinking of switching careers to make sure you’ll be working in a fulfilling career for the next 10, 15, or 20 years and longer.
So, you’ve already made the decision, but how exactly do you start changing career lanes when you’re aged 50 or older? First, let’s look at a few challenges you may face during the process.
Changing Careers at 50: Common Challenges
Changing your career path is overwhelming at any age, but even more so if you’re 50 or older. Some common challenges are:
- Age discrimination
- Self-doubt despite achieving career success in the past
- Decreased learning agility
- Lower energy levels
- Lack of support from friends and family
- Financial responsibilities
Now, just because there are obstacles in the way doesn’t mean you should give up on your dream of changing careers. The key is to be proactive and be as prepared as possible. That means being aware of the challenges you may face, which will make it easier to transition and get a new position.
Want a New Career Path at 50? Tips to Get Started
1. Clarify Your Goals
If you’re serious about making a career change, doing an honest self-assessment is crucial. One, it will help you make sure that a career change is the right move—or if the truth is that you’re actually looking for another kind of major life change.
Ask yourself the following questions, and take time to answer them thoughtfully:
- Why do you want to change your career?
- What are your new career goals?
- What will be your new life goals after making the change?
- How can your life and career goals align?
- Are you ready to invest the patience, effort, and time to get up to speed in a new industry or position?
Next, outline your specific goals:
- What does your dream career look like?
- What work duties and job titles are you after?
- What industry would you like to get into?
Once you’ve determined that a career change is the right move, it’s time to identify your transferable skills.
2. Enumerate Your Transferable Skills
This is another vital part of your self-assessment. Now that you know your target role, you have to identify what you bring to the table, such as transferrable skills and relevant experience. This includes:
- Soft skills
Softs skills allow you to work effectively with others. Like hard skills, they are valued highly by employers. Better yet, they’re transferrable between most job roles. Examples are adaptability, conflict resolution, problem-solving, leadership, effective communication skills, and teamwork.
- Hard Skills
These are the technical abilities and skills the job requires. Examples are certifications, training, management skills, computer skills, marketing skills, analytical skills, and more.
In some cases, you might even find that you won’t have to drastically switch directions to change careers. For instance, if marketing makes you happier, but you’ve been stuck making sales, you already have marketing experience since it’s also an integral part of sales.
3. Remember to Fill in the Gaps
Don’t forget that you’re in the driver’s seat when considering a career change. Part of the process is identifying the gaps between where you are career-wise right now and where you want to go. Then, the next step is to close that gap.
Lacking in technical skills for the role you want? Study and practice with the help of an online course and classes. Volunteer, seek an apprenticeship, or take on a side project. Make sure to explore your network for opportunities as well.
4. Hire a Career Specialist
Again, changing your career after 50 is absolutely possible. But it does require courage, patience, focus, and clarity. Consider hiring a professional career expert to support you throughout this journey. They can help you move through challenges, from considering a career change to landing your dream job.
Career specialists can help you make sure you’re on the right track. This includes recruiting specialists, career counselors, career coaches, and human resource representatives. They can also help you develop your personal brand, support you through the interview and job application process, and provide essential moral support.
5. Update Your Resume
Surprised to see this step so far down the process? A massive mistake that over-50 individuals make is not thinking about where they want to be before spending money and time updating their resumes and job search marketing materials.
You’re finally ready to update your resume or create a new one once you’ve clarified the positions you’re going to target. Use these as a guide:
- Tailor your resume to match the industry and job positions you want to get
- Incorporate your transferable soft and hard skills
- Use action verbs when highlighting your previous career accomplishments
- Take keywords from the job description and incorporate it into your resume
- Use a modern template for your resume
- Ditch antiquated skills like paper filing
6. Tap into Your Network
From the moment you start thinking about changing careers, begin reaching out and sharing your current goals with your network. Ask them to keep an eye out for openings that fit your new path. Maybe they know someone they can introduce you to. Not necessarily for a job, but for experience, mentoring, and more.
Your Journey to a New Career Can Start at Any Age
It can take as long as a few months to a year to prepare for changing your career after 50. Once you’re ready, expect to spend another half to a whole year or longer to identify a fit and land a job. This is true, no matter your age. But the beauty of starting an entirely new career at 50 is that you already have more wisdom than most. Take advantage of that, be kind to yourself, and remember that it’s absolutely possible for you to find success on your new career path!
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It's a bird... It's a plane... It's... Superhero week! This week we learned about what it means to be a superhero! In language and literacy this week, we read books and did some superhero line tracing. In the area of cognition this week, we learned the color red as we drew with red crayons on a red poster board, we blew up balloons by mixing baking soda with vinegar, we worked on puzzles, and we played with and matched different colored triangles. For motor development this week, we threaded beads on laces. We practice our social skills this week by making Captain America's shield mini pizzas (that was a yummy snack!). In art we glued red and blue squares and white stars on paper plates to make Captain America's infamous shield and we used red and blue paint to make Spider-Man handprints. Tomorrow we will use markers to write on "S" papers, count spiders, do superhero yoga, and make superhero cuffs.
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September: USEUCOM & NATO, September 11, 2001
By: LTC Andrew Breithaupt, USAR
On September 11, 2001, the global security posture drastically changed in just a matter of hours. The US military had not conducted large-scale combat operations since the first Gulf War era and this too was all about to change. That morning at 8:46am in New York City an American Airlines Boeing 767 jetliner piloted by 5 hijackers slammed into the north tower of the World Trade Center. Then at 9:02am a second hijacked 767 aircraft crashed into the center’s south tower. Next at 9:37am a hijacked American Airlines 757 aircraft, Flight 77, crashed into the west wall of the Pentagon near DC. Finally, following a heroic attempt by passengers to re-take control, a hijacked United Flight 93 crashed in a rural Pennsylvania field. Later, the 9-11 Commission revealed that the hijacked Flight 93’s intended target was believed to be the White House or US Capitol Building. By 10:51am, both towers of the World Trade Center and five floors of the west Pentagon had all collapsed. In total, 2,996 people would become casualties, even exceeding the 2,408 US casualties on December 7, 1941 at Pearl Harbor. The United States was under attack and being propelled into war.
By the late afternoon of September 11 in Stuttgart, the garrison was locking down rapidly in response. The local posts were all placed in “force protection level Delta” providing the most proactive security possible. Quick reaction teams comprised of armed service members went into action at every gate as a result of the heightened state of alert. All vehicles entering Patch Barracks were searched as a prudent measure, DoD schools were closed, and families were directed to remain in their residences. At that point there was no way to tell if follow-on coordinated attacks against US assets or installations abroad were imminent.
Despite heightened tensions, the succeeding days witnessed an outpouring of solidarity from the local German community. Local residents steadfastly showed their support for the American garrison, and families lined the roads entering Patch Barracks displaying handmade signs. Masses of flowers were also laid at the entrance creating makeshift memorials in remembrance of the thousands of Americans who had died in the attacks. In an interview with Armed Forces Network shortly after the attacks, Marine Corps General Charlton Fulford, the USEUCOM Deputy Commander, expressed his initial thoughts and said: “I think my first reaction was horror, and then my second reaction was anger – for anyone to do this to any nation in the world, much less the United States of America.”
Back in the US, the initial DoD response began when Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) controllers advised the Northeastern Air Defense Sector (NEADS) at 08:36am that American Airlines Flight 11 had been hijacked. Some eight minutes later Flight 11 slammed into the World Trade Center North Tower. Confusion ensued as FAA controllers didn’t realize that multiple other aircraft were being hijacked simultaneously. The first response scramble, two fighters from Otis Air National Guard Base in Massachusetts, launched in response to an FAA request for assistance with respect to American Flight 11, but that plane had already crashed by the time the fighters took off. More than 35 minutes later; the second scramble, three fighters from Langley Air Force Base, launched in response to a faulty FAA report that American Flight 11 was still aloft and headed toward Washington, DC. This aircraft would later turn out to actually be United Flight 93. In sum, four fully-armed fighters and one back-up aircraft (armed with only 20mm training rounds) launched to intercept the hijacked aircraft, but none ever made contact in time primarily due to timing of communications from FAA to NEADS. Those five aircraft represented the beginning of Operation Noble Eagle (ONE) which would ultimately restructure the US military response plan to any hijacking event and maintained nearly continuous air patrols over Washington DC and New York City until spring 2002.
On September 12, 2001, NATO invoked Article V declaring the attack on September 11 against the United States as an attack against all NATO members. This historic action marked the only time since the alliance’s creation in 1949 that Article V had been invoked. Later on October 8, the alliance initiated Operation EAGLE ASSIST by deploying airborne warning and control system (AWACS) aircraft and crews from 12 participating nations to assist in patrolling North American skies. This also marked the first time NATO forces had deployed to the U.S. for a real contingency. By the time the operation ended on May 16, 2002, seven of the AWACS aircraft had flown over 360 sorties in support of the regular ONE air patrols. For their contribution, the NATO AWACS Component was awarded the Joint Meritorious Unit Award by Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld.
Following the September 11 attacks, USEUCOM found itself quickly changing gears from a post-Cold War capacity and coalition building focus, to embracing terms such as Enable Global Operations. The command leveraged its relationships with NATO and other partner nations to sustain the projection of combat power into the U.S. Central Command theater over the years to come. This close relationship remains an ongoing part of the command’s efforts to this very day.
LTC Andrew Breithaupt, USAR, is a career Army aviator and has served as the reserve Deputy USEUCOM Historian since January 2020. He also has over 19 years of experience as a border security agent and Senior Official for the Department of Homeland Security with US Customs and Border Protection.
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We’re turning over a new leaf in the Allgeier household (no screen time after dinner), and that means more opportunities for finding fun, interesting or otherwise entertaining activities to do with my now 3-year-old daughter, Audrey.
Sometimes, this can feel like a real challenge, with dishes to be finished, laundry to be done, and a gaggle of pets to take care of, but this week, instead of popping on the TV to watch some late night cartoons, we decided to take a walk.
Now, since Audrey is 3, we didn’t get very far, but in the short span of neighborhood we explored, we found an abundance of fascinating nature all around us. We first started by collecting some leaves and found more than enough scattered on the ground in our front yard. Leaves were divided into categories: “crunchy” and “squishy” – crunchy leaves were ceremoniously crushed and “made into mulch” while Audrey giggled with glee (approval for behavior that is even a little destructive will make any preschooler squeal). The squishy leaves were carefully saved in a paper bag to do some leaf rubbings. As we collected, we talked about the names of each of the trees we saw: Birch, Maple, Oak, Tulip Poplar, and Osage Orange; the tree that makes the infamous hedge apple- a brainy looking fruit that is believed to have been food for mastodons (and which is coincidentally for a preschooler, excellent for having contests to see who can throw them farther).
When we finished collecting, we found a small patch of Black Walnut seeds scattered on the ground in our neighbor’s yard – Audrey was fascinated with the little green balls and insisted on picking them all up to investigate what was inside. Her little paper bag was spilling over with them but she proudly carried them into the house. She watched intently as we opened one and was excited to find the small, black shell inside that when cracked, and the nut removed, looks undoubtedly like a pig’s nose (insert another of Audrey’s squeals here).
Next, we went back outside to do some bark rubbings. At first, we talked about what made all the trees the same (they have bark, leaves, they’re tall) and then as we got closer we looked at the differences – after Audrey realized that some of the trees had different bark, she started running around the yard to touch each of our trees. The papery bark of the Birch was interesting to her, but she loved the smooth bark of the Maple tree best (probably because it was the easiest for the bark rubbing).
The entire experience was only an hour out of my week, but I’ve come back to it in my mind often, pondering what a wonderful hour it was. A few moments of peace and learning that I could share with my daughter in an all too hectic life filled with responsibilities. It reminds me, that you don’t have to go very far to experience the natural world; sometimes you can just go in your front yard and let nature come to you.
For some great reading on exploring nature with young learners, check out the following titles:
Small Wonders, Nature Education for Young Children, by Linda Garrett & Hannah Thomas
Science is Simple, Over 250 Activities for Preschoolers, by Peggy Ashbrook
If you want to go beyond your backyard, join us for our weekly explorative programs for young learners; Wednesday Wonders. For more information, check out theparklands.org/thingstodo/family programs or take a look at the list of upcoming topics below:
Wednesday Wonders at The Parklands:
What makes the sky blue? Why does a bird migrate? What happens to frogs in the winter? Wednesday Wonders are interactive programs designed to spark the curiosity of young children. Each week, we’ll explore a new science wonder with a story & related science experiment.
10/8/14 I wonder why spiders spin webs
10/15/14 I wonder why apples make seeds
10/22/14 I wonder how bats can see in the dark
10/29/14 I wonder how pumpkins grow
11/5/14 I wonder where birds go for winter
11/12/14 I wonder what hibernation means
11/19/14 I wonder how beavers build lodges
12/3/14 I wonder if trees wear coats in winter
12/10/14 I wonder what makes a moon full
12/17/14 I wonder if can catch a star
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Social protection and anticipatory action
Social protection policies and programmes aim to reduce poverty and vulnerability, and are key to long term, country-led strategies, to help vulnerable groups build resilience through: social assistance programmes using cash transfers and cash for work; social insurance such as pensions and unemployment allowance; and through other services such as nutrition, healthcare or employment services.
With intensifying climate events, the role of social protection in responding to climate change by minimising, averting and adapting to the impacts of climate change becomes increasingly important. Social protection systems can be considered as large risk management tools which can protect people from disaster impacts, with the potential to scale up beyond the capacity of humanitarian caseloads.
By linking national early warning systems to existing social protection systems to roll out a range of early actions, it is possible to provide faster, more sustainable, predictable, coordinated, and cost-effective assistance. For instance, a predictable and well-designed cash transfer program can scale up in advance of a drought peak, and deliver cash to groups pre-selected as particularly vulnerable to drought impacts, thus giving them the chance to plan for, and deal with the forecasted shock, and help them to avoid negative coping strategies.
Do you have a question or want to share resources?
There is a growing need to expand our knowledge on how to best implement an anticipatory approach to enable shock-response social protection systems. Please get in touch with us if you would like to share knowledge resources on this topic or engage in knowledge exchange activities.
Photo: Cyclone Idai, Mozambique, aftermath, 15-16 March 2019 (Denis Onyodi: IFRC/DRK/Climate Centre)
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‘I’m an engineer. So the first question would be: “What’s the relationship between an engineer and the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury?” As a mechanical engineer, I can use my knowledge of mathematics and physics and apply that to human and animal biological sciences.
There are many factors that affect the ACL — like running, jumping, changing direction — these are the common causes behind ACL injury. There are a million questions you can ask that cannot be easily addressed experimentally.
So that’s why we use mathematical models and simulations to try to understand ACL injury in a cheaper, faster way.
We do experiments and then put that data into computer modelling so that we can manipulate it and try to understand the injury better. It’s much easier than doing it in the field. However, experiments are vital to validating our computer simulations.
‘My interest began when I was doing karate training, and I was curious about the forces being applied to different joints.’
I did my Master’s degree in bioengineering. What I did was look at the spine and the muscles surrounding it. When I started my PhD, I started looking at the role of muscles in protecting the knee ligaments and how they functioned as we land.
Starting out I had no idea I would eventually end up working on something like this. When I finished my degree in mechanical engineering, I had no idea what bio-engineering was.
The problem with computer models is that we cannot easily see where ACL injury occurs in the knee. So, a second part of my PhD beyond computer modelling was in experimenting. I took pigs’ knees and used a rig to apply loads to the joints until the ACL tore.
My interest began when I was doing karate training, and I was curious about the forces being applied to different joints.
What I found while reading the literature was that many researchers were focusing on the muscles around the knee and how they act to protect it, and not looking at other muscles or joints in the leg.
It wasn’t until I had entered my Master’s degree that I discovered biomechanics, which means ‘live’ and ‘motion’. In the human body, from muscles to a molecular level, there is always an interaction between two or more things at the same time.
What’s the first thing that touches the ground when you land? Your foot. In your foot is another joint — the ankle. It needs to be stable. If you land on something that is unstable, your knee joint may be even more likely to be injured. That interaction would cause movement and force, and when you are dealing with those you can apply engineering.
The hamstring and the soleus in the lower leg both play a large role in protecting the knee by stabilising the joint. We discovered these things through computer modelling that we could not see easily in the experiments.
We discovered that the role of other joints and muscles that do not span the knee joint are critical to preventing ACL injury. Landing properly with both legs dividing the impact force and maximising the use of all muscles in the legs helps ensure stability and the possible prevention of injury.
ACL injuries can happen in a second, and they’re with you forever.
People should know that they should avoid it in the first place rather than deal with the consequences. We want people to be able to use their knees forever.
‘ACL injuries can happen in a second, and they’re with you forever.’
What we found is that this can be applied to everyone. Everyone would like to be healthy and we all promote physical activity to avoid the problems that come with inactivity.
This research is happening because when you suffer from an ACL injury it is not just the ACL that is damaged. Because the whole knee is a system, damage to one area will lead to damage elsewhere in the knee.
We can also see that osteoarthritis can begin following an ACL injury, but that is a controversial issue.
Because we can’t be sure, I say prevention is the best thing. Not everybody gets osteoarthritis as a result of an ACL injury but the risk is there.
If osteoarthritis begins it leads to cartilage degradation after a few years. Cartilage cannot be replaced at all, and that would lead to bone-on-bone contact, which is extremely painful.
If you suffered from an ACL injury in your twenties, you could have osteoarthritis by the time you are in your forties. So, not only do we want to prevent ACL injury but osteoarthritis as well. We’re not only trying to save money, but pain and livelihoods, as osteoarthritis can be very debilitating.’
Hossein Mokhtarzadeh’s thesis is titled: “Anterior cruciate ligament injury mechanism during impact load.”
*My PhD is an irregular series in which The Citizen speaks with recent Melbourne University PhD graduates.
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Exploring the Myths
Poverty Propaganda debunks many popular myths and misconceptions about poverty and its prevalence, causes and consequences. In particular, it highlights the role of ‘poverty propaganda’ in sustaining class divides in perpetuating poverty and disadvantage in contemporary Britain.
Life in Low-Pay, No-Pay Britain
This book is the first of its kind to examine the relationship between social exclusion, poverty and the labour market. It challenges long-standing and dominant myths about ‘the workless’ and ‘the poor’, by exploring close-up the lived realities of life in low-pay, no-pay Britain.
Social exclusion and young adults
This is a study of the longer-term transitions of young people living in neighbourhoods beset by the worst problems of social exclusion. Based on a rare example of longitudinal, qualitative research with 'hard-to-reach' young adults, the study throws into question common approaches to tackling social exclusion. Free PDF available at www.jrf.org.uk
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by Stan Tekiela
November 15, 2021
When it comes to confusing common names for animals, I think the American Elk has got to be near the top of the confusing list. This came to light last week when I was in northern Montana to film and photograph Elk. I ran into a guy from Europe who was also looking to capture images of Elk, but he called them moose. I immediately understood the confusion because I have delt with this before. You see, in Europe they call Elk (Alces canadensis) Moose. To make things worse they call Moose, Elk. Just the opposite of how we name these animals.
In Europe, soccer is called football, but here in America we have a completely different sport called football. What Europeans call football; we call it soccer. When it comes to common names, there is no common ground.
To make things worse, many Europeans call Elk, Wapiti. The name Wapiti comes from the Shawnee and Cree Indian word wapiti, meaning “white rump”. So yep, you got that right. Europeans are using a name that comes from a Native American origin. Rarely do we use the name Wapiti here in North America where we probably should. Talk about your confusing names.
For a wildlife biologist like myself, I give thanks for the Genus and species names, or scientific names, which is a universal naming structure that is agreed upon by scientists around the world. It eliminates the problems with common names altogether. The American Elk is called, Cervus canadensis, and is known by this name worldwide.
The word “elk” is believed to come from the Greek, alke, meaning strength. This makes some sense since the American Elk is one of the largest members of the deer family. Male Elk are very powerful with fully grown males weighing as much as one thousand pounds.
I was in a very remote part of Montana, about 60 to 80 miles away from any town in a narrow valley where the Missouri River cut through and created a sheltered place to allow a narrow strip of Cottonwood trees to grow. The valley was about 50 miles long. Several herds of Elk gathered for the annual rut or mating season.
In the fall of the year, the adult male Elk, called a bull, starts to follow herds of female Elk, called cows, around. The male will claim a group of cows as his own. The group of cows is called a harem. He will spend many weeks following and herding the cows to his advantage. When a female wonders too far away from the harem, the male will run ahead of her and block her path and push her back to the harem. This herding behavior goes on all day and all night. The bull is constantly herding his harem around. He adds to the herding behavior a high pitched and very loud bugling, which serves to announce his claim to the herd of cows. Bugling is so loud that it can be heard from a half a mile away.
The males will herd the females and bugle all day and all night which was painfully obvious when I was trying to sleep in my tent. I had set up camp in a small grove of willow trees, under the canopy of cottonwoods. There wasn’t any official campground, so I found a clearing and set up my tent. The Elk like to eat/browse on the willow leaves so at night they would move into the willow patch and right next to my tent.
While I am trying to sleep, the Elk would move through the willows, snapping twigs and munching leaves. The bull Elk would move around, herding the females and bulging, which woke me up several times. There is nothing like listening to a bull Elk bugle just a dozen yards away while you’re trying to sleep.
By morning, the herd moved back to the open fields to feed on the few sparse blades of grass before moving back deep into the cottonwood trees. I would get up well before dawn and hike over with all my camera gear, hoping that the big bulls would be out in the open and have enough light to capture a few images or some video. This went on for 3 days and nights which allowed me several good opportunities to study and capture some great pictures and video of this amazing animal. Until next time…
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Ballylinney Presbyterian Church facts for kids
Quick facts for kidsPresbyterian Church in Ireland
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The foundation stone for Ballylinney Church was laid on 6 May 1835 with the completion of the building on 11 September 1836. By the year 1840 Ballylinney Church became part of the Presbytery of Carrickfergus and by 1842 the first elders of the church were ordained.
It was only in 1883 that the church paid for the first Presbyterian Manse to be built on the Hillhead Road where the Minister, Rev Williams, would reside with his family. The house was a double story and had a large garden encircling the house. Between the years of 1923 and 1956 saw the addition of various luxuries such as the first organ and electric heating and lighting being installed. By 1966 the stables which were still on the property were then converted for the church hall and to provide both a kitchen and toilet facilities for the congregation.
In 1977 the new hall was built and named after the current minister, Rev C. F. Young, and it was by this time that the congregations Children's Church and Girls Brigade were being run from the newly built facilities. Then in 1997 additional buildings were added to the existing hall and also named after Rev C.F. Young.
These days only some of the congregation members are farmers, but by far the majority are young families where the parents commute to other areas, such as Larne, Belfast or Ballymena. At this time there are 340 homes connected to this church.
Ministers of Ballylinney
- Rev. Isaac Adams 1837 - 1880
- Rev. James Foster Williams 1881 - 1899
- Rev. Hugh Craig Meeke 1899 - 1904
- Rev. John Kyle 1905 - 1911
- Rev. Wilson Moreland Kennedy 1912 - 1921
- Rev. Ernest McConnell 1921 - 1958
- Rev. Charles Frances Young 1959 - 1982
- Rev. Roy Vallely 1983 - 2009
- Rev. Emerson McDowell 2010–present
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Posted on December 31, 2008 by Robert A. Kraft
Lawful permanent residents (LPR) who are outside the United States for a short period of time, and seek entry back into the U.S. must present their permanent resident card (“green card”). If an LPR is going to be outside of the U.S. for more than one year, then the LPR must apply for a re-entry permit. The re-entry permit must be applied for in the United States, and the LPR must remain in the United States until biometrics (fingerprints) are taken. If you applied for a re-entry permit, and departed the U.S. before the biometrics were taken, the permit may be denied as abandoned. Before departing the United States, a request to expedite scheduling of the required biometrics appointment may be made.
Please call us for more information on expedited biometric appointment scheduling.
Posted on December 30, 2008 by Robert A. Kraft
Non-immigrant visas are for foreign nationals seeking to enter the United States for a temporary period of time. The type of visa a foreign national will apply for will depend on the purpose of the trip. Non-immigrant visas can be for study, tourism, or business, to name a few. Individuals who applied for a non-immigrant visa in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, and are scheduled for an interview after January 20, 2009, must now use the electronic form DS-160 which is available online at ceac.state.gov/genniv. This recent change requires all applicants, regardless of the type of visa applied for, to submit the form online prior to their appointment at the Consulate General. Once the form is submitted online, the applicant is required to print the confirmation page and take the confirmation page to their appointment.
Please visit the U.S. Consulate in Ciudad Juarez’s Web site for more information: http://ciudadjuarez.usconsulate.gov/non-immigrant_visas.html.
Posted on December 29, 2008 by Robert A. Kraft
Here’s a bit of good news from Immigration and Customs Enforcement – ICE is reducing the number of deportees they sedate, and is using less-powerful drugs when they do sedate people. Here are excerpts from an article in the Dallas Morning News:
Federal immigration officials, over the past year, have dramatically curtailed the controversial practice of sedating deportees with powerful anti-psychotic medication.
The move followed court challenges and a public outcry over the practice, which often involved the use of Haldol, a drug used to treat schizophrenia.
Over the past six years, through October, federal immigration personnel sedated 384 deportees, an average of 64 a year, the government disclosed. Of those cases, 356 involved the use of Haldol.
Critics said there had been no effective oversight of the process, and some continue to say that the policy violates medical ethics. They praised the use of the court order and sedation restrictions.
Though the agency has dramatically reduced its use of Haldol to sedate deportees, the practice remains controversial.
Haldol is used to treat schizophrenia and such psychotic symptoms as hallucinations, delusions and hostility.
Medical authorities say the use of Haldol carries potential complications. The drug can trigger such adverse reactions as muscular spasms and a condition known as neuroleptic malignant syndrome that can result in a coma and even death if left untreated.
Posted on December 23, 2008 by Robert A. Kraft
Individuals who applied for U.S passports, paid the additional $60 for expedited service, and have reason to believe they did not receive the expedited service, may request a refund of the $60 expedited passport fee. Refunds are determined by the Department of State on a case-by-case basis. If you applied for your passport, paid the $60 expedited service fee, had a planned trip, did not receive your passport in time for the trip, and reasonably believe the service was not expedited, e-mail your refund request to email@example.com.
Please visit the Department of State’s Web site for more information.
Posted on December 18, 2008 by Robert A. Kraft
An editorial in the Dallas Morning News today reaches the opposite conclusion than my earlier posts on the new Texas drivers licenses for immigrants. The News believes this will reduce profiling, and I think it will increase discrimination against legal immigrants.
We don’t ask FBI agents to stop searching for kidnap victims in order to write speeding tickets in school zones, so I don’t know why we should ask local police officers to enforce federal immigration laws. Here are excerpts from the editorial:
There are reasons to be squeamish about the new “temporary visitor” licenses and ID cards that the Department of Public Safety now issues to legal immigrants. There are also strong justifications, and, on balance, they outweigh the drawbacks.
The vertical layout of the new card is designed to distinguish its holder as someone deserving of extra scrutiny, which doesn’t sit well with many people. Immigrants might feel they’re getting a mixed message. We tell them to assimilate, but we issue them a special ID that says: You’re not one of us.
Yet this new format and the security measures behind it are necessary. There are 12 million or more illegal immigrants residing in America, and according to a 2006 Pew Hispanic Center study, nearly half of them arrived legally but overstayed their visas.
The new cards specifically address this problem, getting rid of the standard expiration periods that allowed immigrants to drive legally or present a valid ID even though they were in the country illegally. Instead, temporary visitors’ licenses will expire when their visas expire. The vertical format – the same one used for minors – tells law enforcement personnel to be extra vigilant.
Critics say the vertical card unnecessarily stigmatizes immigrants. Besides, the expiration date is all that really matters. But when officers in most cities stop drivers and see that the license expiration date has lapsed, the driver will receive only a misdemeanor citation. No arrest occurs.
With horizontal licenses, officers have no way of quickly determining whether a “foreign-looking” driver should be detained or allowed to leave. Ethnic considerations come into play as the officer decides whether an immigration check is necessary. The horizontal ID invites racial profiling. The vertical ID dramatically reduces that problem.
Posted on December 16, 2008 by Robert A. Kraft
There is an interesting twist to the continuing sage of the Farmers Branch, Texas efforts to restrict housing in that city to legal residents, and to exclude illegal immigrants. The latest census data show that Hispanics are now the largest demographic group in Farmers Branch, edging out whites. This was the subject of a story in the Dallas Morning News, and here are excerpts:
New census data shows the complexion of Farmers Branch is changing dramatically, giving activists fresh ammunition for their legal efforts and adding fuel to the debates over representation and illegal immigration in the city.
The estimates, released last week by the U.S. Census Bureau, reveal that Hispanics have eclipsed whites to become the city’s largest demographic group. Residents overall are skewing older, and the median household income has declined.
On the city’s biggest issue – its ongoing efforts to drive illegal immigrants from the city – the information is far less conclusive.
The figures, part of the American Community Survey, represent a composite of surveys taken from 2005 to 2007. It provides the first look at Farmers Branch socioeconomically and demographically since the 2000 Census. A Dallas Morning News analysis of the statistics showed:
•Hispanics accounted for 46.7 percent of the city’s population, while whites made up 46.1 percent. In 2000, whites accounted for 55.8 percent, compared with 37.2 percent for Hispanics.
•The number of residents who speak Spanish at home increased, while the number who speak only English decreased.
•Home values have risen, but the majority of homes are valued at $150,000 or less.
Experts caution against drawing too many conclusions from the data, because some of the figures are built upon estimates with a significant margin of error. But they agree that the information draws a compelling picture of change.
Council member Tim Scott, who reviewed the census figures, said the statistics show a city in desperate need of renewal.
Residents who lived in their homes for decades have moved out, leaving aging houses that draw new residents with lower income and education levels, Mr. Scott said.
“That’s just not sustainable as a city going forward, which is why we need some wholesale revitalization,” he said.
Besides the voting rights lawsuit, Farmers Branch has been tied up in litigation over efforts to ban most illegal immigrants from renting apartments and homes.
Posted on December 15, 2008 by Robert A. Kraft
U.S. citizens residing abroad may qualify their personal servants or domestic workers for B-1 status during a temporary trip to the United States. Temporary trip usually means six months or less. Since the foreign domestic worker will engage in employment in the United States, he or she will apply for work authorization once admitted in the United States. One of the requirements for this visa category is that the domestic worker must have worked with the U.S. citizen prior to the U.S. visit. Additionally, there must be an employment contract providing the domestic worker with free private room and board, and guarantee the “prevailing wage” for the area of intended employment.
Are you a U.S. citizen residing abroad and have a temporary trip to the United States? If you want your personal or domestic worker to enter the United States with you on this temporary trip, please call our office and we will provide you with all the requisite information.
Posted on December 11, 2008 by Robert A. Kraft
Did you enter the United States on a B-2 tourist visa, file an extension of status in the U.S., and a decision on the extension of status application is still pending? U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is currently taking eight to twelve months to adjudicate a B-2 extension of status application. Individuals with pending extension of status applications should be very cautious when leaving the United States. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will not admit individuals back to the United States if they left more than six months after the application for extension was filed. There are serious consequences and appropriate measures should be taken.
Please contact us if you have questions about B-2 visas or any other aspect of immigration law.
Posted on December 10, 2008 by Robert A. Kraft
I’ve written before about the new Texas law requiring foreign nationals to use a different form of driver’s license than that used by U.S. citizens. Now opponents of that law are calling on politicians to rescind the rule. The Dallas Morning News had a good story on this subject today. Here are excerpts.
Under the new requirements, which were approved by Texas’ Public Safety Commission and went into effect Oct. 1, foreign nationals are forced to provide documentation of their immigration status before getting a license and each time they renew.
The licenses and identification cards, which are now vertical instead of horizontal for immigrants, are stamped with the words “temporary visitor” and list the date the person’s legal residency expires.
Supporters say the new guidelines — which ban the Department of Public Safety from issuing or renewing licenses for any immigrant who is here illegally, or who has permission to stay in the country fewer than six months — are necessary to protect the country from terrorist acts. The Sept. 11 attacks were carried out by hijackers who had valid driver’s licenses despite having expired visas.
“I strongly support the recent DPS rule changes that ensure public safety and national security, and am confident the vast majority of Texans feel the same way,” Gov. Rick Perry said in a statement. “…Those who criticize these new rules fail to acknowledge the realities of the world in which we live, where we must know who is in our state and nation, whether or not they mean us harm.”
But opponents say that the changes constitute “institutionalized racism” and that the “temporary visitor” language on the card could affect immigrants’ chances at renting housing or securing a loan.
And they say the Public Safety Commission overstepped its authority by passing something akin to immigration policy. Several lawmakers are planning their own legislation to try to counter the new guidelines.
DPS officials deny that the new rules have caused trouble. U.S. citizens don’t have to provide any additional evidence; birth certificates and other information already on file with the state is sufficient. Nor have online and mail-in renewals been disrupted for citizens.
And they say it’s certainly not a profiling tool. People who are living in the country illegally and try to get a driver’s license are simply being turned away – not arrested.
The rules are an effort to get Texas in compliance with the federal REAL ID act, which requires states to ensure driver’s licenses are issued only to people who are lawfully in the country by late 2009. Changing the appearance of the licenses is not a federal requirement, and U.S. homeland security officials say they have no records on how many states have done that.
Posted on December 8, 2008 by Robert A. Kraft
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a new interim rule today allowing certain visas holders in “T” and “U” classification to adjust their status to lawful permanent residents. The rule also provides for adjustment of status for family members of a principle T or U visa holder.
Certain foreign nationals who are victims of a severe form of human trafficking are eligible for “T” visas. In order for individuals in “T” visa status to adjust their status to lawful permanent residence, the individual must have three years of continuous presence in the U.S. or a continuous period during an investigation or prosecution of the acts of trafficking.
The “U” visa classification is for victims of certain crimes who are willing to assist government officials in the investigation of the criminal activity. “U” visa holders must be physically present in the U.S. for a continuous period of at least three years since the date of admission to apply for lawful permanent residence. Evidence of continuous physical presence can be provided by college transcripts, employment records, utility bills or other supporting evidence during the requisite three year period.
Individuals with both “T” and “U” visas, must be in valid status at the time they seek to adjust their status. There is a 5,000 annual cap for “T” visa holders, and no numerical cap on adjustment of status for “U” non-immigrants.
The rule becomes effective 30 days after publication in the Federal Register.
Please stay tuned for the latest developments.
Posted on December 7, 2008 by Robert A. Kraft
That’s the premise behind the Web site WeHireAliens.com. You can go there and report any business you suspect hires illegal aliens. You need not have any evidence at all, and you certainly don’t have to leave your name or reason for reporting the business.
The site was the subject of a recent article in the Dallas Morning News. Here are excerpts:
Hundreds of Texas employers, and thousands around the nation, have inspired Internet publicity they didn’t court: They’re accused of hiring illegal immigrants.
A Web site, www.wehirealiens.com, lists companies from Pilgrim’s Pride to Swift & Co. as “alleged” employers of illegal immigrants. Both those food companies have had employees at their Texas operations arrested for immigration violations and document fraud, but many other companies listed on the site have not.
And that has employers angry that the founders of the Southern California-based site publicly accuse them of breaking laws. The founders contend they established the site in 2004 in frustration over what they call ineffective action by the federal government. There are now nearly 5,000 “illegal employers” listed from nearly every state.
The Web site reflects one more way that technology is amplifying the national debate over illegal immigration. Scores of sites have gone up in the last few years to defend, to denigrate, and to discuss civilly the estimated 12 million illegal immigrants in the U.S.
The federal government won’t divulge its tipsters. “ICE doesn’t confirm special sources, but we use various sources to obtain intelligence,” said Carl Rusnok, spokesman for Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Dallas. “Then we determine if follow-up action is appropriate.”
ICE runs its own hotline – 1-866-DHS-2ICE – and information there keeps the Department of Homeland Security agency very busy, Mr. Rusnok added. Mr. Mrochek said they send information to ICE, the FBI and the Social Security Administration. He also said that information is vetted and less than a third of the complaints they receive are actually posted on the Web site.
Dallas-based La Madeleine Bakery, Cafe and Bistro is also listed on the site. Officials at the privately owned restaurant chain said they have tried to get the chain’s name removed from the site and that they comply with federal immigration laws. “It would appear that they never remove these postings and do not verify if the allegations are true,” said CEO Mike Shumsky. “This, as you might expect, is concerning.”
Posted on December 5, 2008 by Robert A. Kraft
Bulletin from Associated Press:
WASHINGTON (AP) — Struggling to find enough doctors, nurses and linguists for the war effort, the Pentagon will temporarily try to recruit foreigners who have been living in the states on student and work visas as well as on refugee and political asylum status.
Officials say Defense Secretary Robert Gates is authorizing the armed forces to recruit certain legal aliens whose critical medical and language skills are “vital to the national interest.”
In doing so, he is using for the first time a law passed three years ago.
The military previously has already been taking recruits who have green cards. But the new move allows the services to start a one-year pilot program to find up to 1,000 aliens who have lived in the states legally for at least two years on certain types of temporary visas.
Posted on December 5, 2008 by Robert A. Kraft
In what is becoming a financial disaster for the Dallas suburb of Farmers Branch, a judge has now ordered collection of more electronic documents from the city. As everyone probably knows, Farmers Branch has been trying for quite a while to enact city ordinances banning illegal immigrants from living there. Each attempt has been met with lawsuits, always resulting in more legal fees for the city and much wasted productivity.
This is more evidence that the federal government needs to step up and take responsibility for immigration law enforcement and reform. We can’t continue to have cities and states waste valuable resources trying to do the work of the federal government. Here are excerpts from a Dallas Morning News story about the latest Farmers Branch immigration news:
State District Judge Bruce Priddy ruled that a third party would be hired to collect the city documents because initial efforts had not been satisfactory. He also ruled that the city would have to pay all the costs, at least initially.
Attorneys for the plaintiff said the ruling was a sanction against the city for failing to comply with a court order to turn over all documents related to the city’s ordinances. A lawyer for the city said Farmers Branch had prevailed in its efforts to keep some documents privileged. “This ruling goes to the heart of the matter,” said William A. Brewer III, who represents a Farmers Branch resident suing the city. “The city continues to frustrate the public’s right to know. … The lawsuit complains that the city is doing business not in public, when it drafts and deliberates and debates city business.”
Resident Guillermo Ramos has alleged that the city violated the Open Meetings Act in deliberating and acting on the various anti-illegal immigrant ordinances it has passed since 2006.
This week’s action is the latest development in the city’s efforts to ban rental housing for illegal immigrants.
Farmers Branch initially passed an ordinance in November 2006 requiring apartment managers to obtain documents showing that tenants are U.S. citizens or legal residents. The city subsequently repealed that ordinance, then approved a similar one that was also put up for a citywide vote.
Voters overwhelmingly approved the measure, but it was challenged in court. In August, a federal judge ruled against the ordinance. While that case was working its way through the courts, the Farmers Branch City Council adopted another ordinance, but its implementation has been halted pending the outcome of a lawsuit.
The latest ordinance requires people renting a home or apartment to declare their citizenship or that they are in the country lawfully and to obtain a city rental occupancy license. Information from noncitizens would be verified through a federal database.
Posted on December 3, 2008 by Robert A. Kraft
The Acting Director for USCIS has resigned, close on the heels of the resignation of the head of ICE. The Administrative Appeals Office is also without a leader. Who’s running the show up in Washington these days? Anyone want to apply for a job that will probably end on January 20, 2009? Here is the official statement from Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertof:
For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary
Today is Jock Scharfen’s last day as Acting Director for the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Jock has demonstrated remarkable dedication to this department during his tenure as Acting Director and as Deputy Director, and has helped guide the agency’s transformation into a 21st century service-driven organization.
Jock has made lasting contributions to homeland security, including processing a record number of naturalization petitions, effectively eliminating the FBI name check backlog, and welcoming thousands of Iraqi refugees that supported the U.S. overseas.
I am grateful for Jock’s service to our nation during his tenure at the department as well as his distinguished 25-year career as a U.S. Marine. On behalf of the department, I thank him for his many contributions to improving the services we provide legal immigrants and in naturalizing thousands of new U.S. citizens.
Posted on December 3, 2008 by Robert A. Kraft
That was a headline in the Dallas Morning News, and let’s hope it comes true. This country desperately needs the federal government to step up to the plate and take responsibility for passing and enforcing immigration laws. As is, we have a hodgepodge of states and municipalities trying to pass conflicting laws regulating immigrant behavior. If the federal government would just do what we pay them to do, the cities and states wouldn’t have to worry about this issue. Here are excerpts from the article.
As governor of Arizona, Janet Napolitano pushed the federal government to take more responsibility for illegal immigration. When it didn’t do so, she signed a state law that filled the vacuum, establishing the nation’s toughest penalties for companies that hire illegal workers.
Analysts expect Ms. Napolitano, introduced Monday as President-elect Barack Obama’s choice for secretary of homeland security, to lead an effort to reassert federal authority over immigration. Her record as a proponent of enforcement signals that Mr. Obama will balance border-security concerns with the demands of employers wanting more foreign labor, they said.Ms. Napolitano has supported the concept of a “virtual fence,” or using surveillance and technology to monitor smugglers.
“The governor understands that immigration is a federal responsibility, and she has made that pretty clear by asking for federal help,” said James W. Ziglar, senior fellow at the Migration Policy Institute and a former commissioner of the Immigration and Naturalization Service.
Of the border fence, Ms. Napolitano famously said: “You show me a 50-foot wall, and I’ll show you a 51-foot ladder.”
Ms. Napolitano has supported the concept of a “virtual fence,” or using surveillance and technology to monitor smugglers.
Her nomination was applauded by business groups who think she’ll support efforts to expand guest-worker programs.
As governor, Ms. Napolitano pushed for so-called comprehensive immigration reform. She has supported a temporary worker program and called for a national employer-verification system.
Posted on December 2, 2008 by Robert A. Kraft
The New York Times has a good editorial about the selection of Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano as President-elect Barack Obama’s choice for homeland security secretary. The Times is in favor of Napolitano, and so am I. I think she’s a good, moderate voice in the immigration debate. I hope she can find a middle ground between the enforcement-only crowd and the open-the-borders crowd. Here are excerpts from the editorial:
It would be a relief to see the job go to someone with a solid understanding of immigration and all its complexities and political traps. As governor of a border state, Ms. Napolitano knows the landscape intimately. She has a cool head and a proven willingness to pursue policies that conform to reality, rather than the other way around. For years, the country has stumbled in a state of immigration panic, using harsh tactics to create the illusion of control while rejecting comprehensive strategies that would attack the problem at its roots.
Getting comprehensive reform passed may be a difficult slog for the new administration. But it can move quickly to repair what has gone awry with the enforcement-only regime, starting with reining in state and local crackdowns. Ms. Napolitano would do the country a huge favor by taking a withering look at a fellow Arizonan, Sheriff Joe Arpaio, who has used the federal 287(g) program, which delegates immigration enforcement to the local police, to terrorize immigrants in Phoenix.
Ms. Napolitano is famously skeptical of the border fence, the Bush administration’s 700-mile, multibillion-dollar desert speed bump. The fence was never going to be the zip-lock seal its defenders clamored for, and is hardly worth the expense or environmental damage it has caused. Ms. Napolitano is well aware that the way to get tough at the border is to bring the visa supply in line with reality and give the Border Patrol the resources to catch drug smugglers and other bad people.
The federal crackdown on illegal hiring is a similar mishmash of hastily erected rules, including much-criticized systems of checking workers’ names against error-plagued databases. Ms. Napolitano would do well to ensure a slow, judicious rollout of electronic workplace enforcement, to avoid mistakes that could ruin the lives and livelihoods of thousands of legitimate employees.
The immigration detention system, which has been scarred by horrifying accounts of neglect and mistreatment, is in dire need of reform to ensure humane standards of medical care. And perhaps most important, the new administration should abolish the disastrous campaign of raids that have sundered families and spread terror through immigrant communities while making no meaningful difference in the undocumented population.
Posted on December 2, 2008 by Robert A. Kraft
The Dallas Morning News reports that Rio Grande Valley property owners are having trouble finding property appraisers – key witnesses in hearings that will determine how much the government pays for the land it uses to build the border fence. This is going to be a major problem in the battle between the property owners and the U.S. government over the construction of a border barrier. Here are excerpts:
The limited supply of qualified appraisers for this sort of work in the valley, the cost of bringing in an appraiser from elsewhere, and the fact that the government grabbed the valley’s premier appraisal firm for its side could lead to fewer landowners holding out for a trial, said lawyers involved with the cases.
The Justice Department expects about 270 condemnation lawsuits against valley landowners. Most have settled, but federal lawyers say about 80 holdouts could carry their cases all the way to trial, scheduled to begin next spring.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is trying to complete 670 miles of fencing along the U.S.-Mexico border. It will not meet its end-of-year deadline, but has promised to have all sections under contract by then.
Posted on December 1, 2008 by Robert A. Kraft
Today’s Dallas Morning News has a good editorial about obstacles to be faced in enacting immigration reform legislation with a new administration and new Congress. Bottom line – it won’t be easy, but it must be done. Here is the editorial:
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid perked up some ears last week when he told Gannett News that Congress will follow up on the post-election agreement between President-elect Barack Obama and Sen. John McCain to move forward on reforming immigration laws.
We weren’t in the room when those erstwhile rivals met, but hallelujah, if that’s what they agreed to do. States like Texas and cities like Flower Mound live daily with Washington’s failure to create saner immigration laws, including a temporary guest-worker program and a way for illegal immigrants to earn citizenship.
What worries us is that this task may be more of a battle than Mr. Reid envisions. The Nevada Democrat says he doesn’t expect “much of a fight at all.”
True, some circumstances have changed since the Senate failed to overhaul immigration laws in 2006 and 2007. For one thing, there are fewer illegal workers because of stronger enforcement of our borders and our economy’s retreat.
But let’s not kid ourselves. Obstacles remain.
Interestingly, the bigger ones could come from the left, rather than the right. In the Senate’s previous debates, labor, civil libertarians and other parts of the Democratic left were content to largely let the Republican right kill the reform effort.
Now Democrats run Washington, and Mr. Reid must fend off his left flank if immigration reform is to have any meaning. That includes ensuring that labor doesn’t sharply restrict the number of guest workers, which union leaders quietly tried to do in 2007.
Another obstacle is the economy. Mr. Obama must balance various constituencies as he lines up votes for his economic plans. That includes winning Republican votes, which are needed so partisanship doesn’t overrun efforts to stabilize the economy. Getting them could be made trickier if Mr. Obama presses too hard on immigration.
That said, Mr. Reid’s comments encourage us. Certainly, Mr. Obama needs to deliver. He handily won the Hispanic vote, largely because Latinos considered him the stronger champion of fair immigration laws. He has a tricky task ahead, but we all have a stake in him making good on his promise.
Posted on December 1, 2008 by Robert A. Kraft
The Associated Press reports that nearly 1 million Mexican migrants living in the U.S. are expected to head home for the holidays, but relatively few are returning loaded down with gifts and cash this year. This could have a profound effect on the upcoming immigration debate, but of course this situation will reverse when the U.S. economy improves. Here are excerpts from the story:
Many are simply moving back after losing their jobs in the U.S. economic crisis, a disappointing turn for an annual journey that has become a cherished tradition in towns and villages across Mexico.
Wearing an Old Navy sweat shirt, Enrique Gonzalez, 38, said all he was bringing back to Saucillo in northern Chihuahua state was his deported uncle’s furniture.
“There are no gifts, thanks to the recession,” said the Phoenix, Arizona, hotel employee as he waited for a permit for his truck and trailer at a Mexican Customs office in Ciudad Juarez, across the Rio Grande from El Paso, Texas.
Mexican Immigration Commissioner Cecilia Romero expects the usual number of Mexicans to return between Thanksgiving and Christmas, despite a spike in drug violence along the border, but says “some who are coming back are deciding to stay in Mexico for awhile.”
Greater border security, the U.S. crackdown on its undocumented population and the economic downturn have discouraged would-be migrants from heading north, legally and illegally. The Mexican government says emigration has dropped 42 percent over the last two years.
Many Mexicans already in the U.S. also are giving up on the American dream. Even before the economic crisis, in first-quarter 2008, Hispanic unemployment was at 6.5 percent, well above the 4.7 percent rate for all non-Hispanics. Another key indicator is that money migrants send home — Mexico’s second-largest source of foreign income — has fallen this year for the first time since record-keeping began 12 years ago.
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The spectacular new Opera del Duomo Museum in Florence, Italy, which opened on the fall of 2015, is in a very real sense a twenty-first-century manifestation of two closely associated late eighteenth-century European cultural and intellectual accomplishments. The remarkable invention of the public museum is deeply connected to the development of art history as an independent academic discipline. Both are manifestations of the Enlightenment belief that the appreciation of art might shape moral and ethical character, that people’s lives might be improved and transformed by experiencing art. This Kantian notion found a practical application by Johann Joachim Winckelmann in his 1764 History of Ancient Art, which proposed a systematic method for the classification of sculpture based on visual characteristics, virtually founding the modern discipline of art history. By instructing the viewer how to see, the edifying power of art could be extended to anyone who wanted to learn. Within the establishment of the Kaiser-Friedrich Museum in Berlin in 1904 (now the Bode Museum), Wilhem von Bode added a groundbreaking installation strategy that employed a Winkelmann-inspired Kulturgeschichte. Bode insisted that the architecture of the room itself—floors, moldings, fabrics—should be designed with historical equivalency to the paintings, and as much as possible should have chronologically related objects on display. Thus he established the museological strategy of the “period room,” taxonomically installing art works within a setting that at once affirmed and enhanced the edifying function of the objects themselves.
Programmatically, systemically, and historically, the new Opera del Duomo Museum is a modern manifestation and technological extension of exactly the same Enlightenment principles that inspired the creation of the public museum. It is an extensive pedagogical installation focused on historical context and religious belief that intentionally aspires to educate and spiritually transform each visitor. Movingly, the installation is located on the site that the Opera has occupied since 1296, when it was established for administering the construction and decoration of the Florence Cathedral.
Professor Monsignor Timothy Verdon has been director of the Opera del Duomo since 2011, but his visionary plan for the new museum preceded his directorship by nearly fifteen years. In 1997, as a member of the Opera’s board, Verdon was asked to provide a programmatic vision for a museum structure that would not only involve the reinstallation of works previously on view, but would also allow for the display of the entire collection. Bode’s incipient approach to Kulturgeschichte finds its twenty-first-century extension in the coherent arrangement Verdon proposed for the museum. The 5,500 square meters of gallery space—more than doubled with the 50 million euro acquisition of the Regio Teatro degli Intrepidi adjacent to the original Opera structure in 1997—solve many of the spatial challenges the Opera previously faced as the custodian of objects associated with the Cathedral, the Bell Tower, and the Baptistery. The vaulted space of the old theater inspired a monumental museological installation—the most impressive feature of Verdon’s proposal—which was brought to fruition by the supervising architect, Adolfo Natalini, and his colleagues.
The shell of the old theater, rechristened as the Sala del Paradiso—“Hall of Paradise”—has been repurposed in the staging of a spectacular, theatrical installation of the sculptural program of the cathedral facade. Here the visitor encounters a soaring, sixty-foot-tall, one-to-one reconstruction of the cathedral facade based on the copy of a 1587 sketch by Bernardo Pocetti. The art-historical and didactic purpose of this imposing backdrop is further enhanced with the display of the sculptural program originally realized for Arnolfo di Cambio’s fourteenth-century facade. Opposite this reconstruction, the three bronze baptistery doors and the sixteenth-century statuary groups that accompany them are installed, vividly restoring the sacred spatial dialogue between the original cathedral facade and the baptistery. With Lorenzo Ghiberti’s Gates of Paradise (1425–52), from which the name of this new gallery derives, positioned opposite the cathedral’s reconstituted central portal, the space becomes a vibrant recollection of the original Renaissance religious experience. The fact that the individual pieces of the facade’s sculptural program—all originally designed for specific locations—can now be studied as they were intended to be seen is of enormous art-historical importance and makes the originality of Arnolfo’s conception abundantly clear. The viewer, for example, may now compare the seated statue of Boniface VIII represented by a plaster copy in the uppermost register of the facade with the original, installed at eye level. The attenuated torso and visual dislocation between the torso and the legs adjust to a much more unified form when placed high on the facade. To see this and other extraordinary works positioned in a precise simulacrum of Arnolfo’s intended context is revelatory.
Arnolfo’s emerging mindfulness of the observer comes to full consciousness in Donatello’s seated Saint John the Evangelist (1408–13). The foreshortening caused by the view di sotto in su now adjusts Donatello’s elongation of the torso, and the deeply carved draperies now appear harmonized as the base on which the majestic torso of the Evangelist rises. Likewise, the compositional relationship between the hands and the prophetic beard is now evident, and Donatello’s psychological conception of the prophet clearly responds to the viewer who passes beneath his gaze to enter the church, turning subtly but clearly to the right. All of this was an academic argument before this installation. It is palpable and experiential now. Verdon has been driving art-historical scholarship around the religious significance of the relationship between the three buildings of the cathedral complex for many years, and here in the Sala del Paradiso, this scholarship is made concrete.
The other installations of the new Opera Museum are also pedagogically driven. On the second floor, the Galleria del Campanile displays the sixteen statues from the third register of the Bell Tower, including three of the most moving of all fifteenth-century sculptures: Donatello’s Jeremiah (1427–36) and Habbakuk (the “Zuccone”; 1434–36), and Donatello and Nanni di Bartolo’s Sacrifice of Isaac (1421). These pieces have all been cleaned, as have the fifty-four reliefs by Andrea Pisano and Luca della Robbia from the tower’s first and second registers. In arranging these reliefs according to their original placement, the revolutionary character of Donatello’s art and in particular his vivid interpretation of the nature of prophetic personality is now fully comprehensible. Donatello’s artistic trajectory from the 1410s (Thoughtful Prophet and Beardless Prophet) to the 1430s (Habbakuk) can also be clearly seen by examining these works together, beautifully restored after many years.
The thoroughness and intellectual rigor of the galleries are underscored in the treatment of some of the Opera’s more famous works. Michelangelo’s Pietà (1547–55) is installed on a taller base and is illuminated by a skylight, helping to suggest how he may have wanted it to be experienced. Donatello’s Magdalen (ca. 1450) has recently been restored, and is now located in a gallery with other works that concentrate her mystical intensity. Baccio Bandinelli’s design for the cathedral’s choir has been given a clarifying installation. The precise wood model of its octagonal form by Franco Gizdulich is installed in the center of the museum’s octagonal gallery and is surrounded by the twenty-four relief panels from the sixteenth-century choir. A gallery dedicated to the history of the cathedral’s dome is also a didactic success, which includes Brunelleschi’s wooden models, his death mask, and a video explaining its dome’s construction. The badly tarnished Silver Baptistery Altar and Pollaiolo’s Silver Cross have been polished, reclaiming the sparkling Renaissance visual impression of these precious objects. In the same room, Pollaiolo’s embroidered panels for the vestments of the baptistery are given a new didactic frame, staged within mock-ups of the cope, chasuble, and the two dalmatics for which they were originally designed. For those who recall the undistinguished glass and wood cases in which they were displayed for many years, this new installation clarifies how they were to be experienced and likewise clarifies Pollaiolo’s narrative intention.
Interactive displays are abundant and very useful, and there is an app for handheld devices that deepens the historical context of the displays. High-definition projections also enhance the contextual experience: the one dedicated to the fifteenth-century stained-glass windows in the tambour of the cathedral, always difficult to see in situ, is particularly noteworthy.
However, it would be a simplification to treat the physical space of the Opera Museum alone. Fundamental to the museum’s conception is the connection between the installations and the actual buildings themselves. Here the museum itinerary, an idea born and nurtured in the Enlightenment with the development of the public museum, is made even more focused and comprehensive. The admission ticket includes entrance to the three buildings of the cathedral complex, encouraging the visitor to draw connections between the museum’s displays and the actual buildings they engage. In this sense the “greater” museum is an exhibition extraordinaire, themed to the buildings in the Piazza del Duomo. The Opera Museum is thus closely related to Bernard Tschumi’s 2007 Acropolis Museum in Athens, an installation dedicated to the history of the Greek citadel located a mere four hundred meters from the ancient site itself.
The “greater” museum exists in a very large footprint in the virtual world as well. Two ambitious websites (www.ilgrandemuseodelduomo.it and https://operaduomo.firenze.it) offer a virtual extension of the museum, with additional historical material, short articles, an online magazine, access to the Years of the Cupola digital archive, and many other resources that extend and deepen an understanding of the works and buildings under the Opera’s care. The Opera Museum is both actual and virtual.
Perhaps the directors of the early European public museums, like Bode, would have recognized the new Opera Museum as a colossal and complex “period room,” focused on instructing the visitor regarding the relationship between art, experience, and the ethos central to Florentine life in the Renaissance. While it is true that we live in a post-Enlightenment world where the spiritual and the secular are conflicting categories, the Opera Museum concept eschews the distinction. Instead, it deliberately engages the Enlightenment belief in the power of visual experience to transform the viewer morally, emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually.
Eric M. Frank
Professor, Art and Art History, Occidental College
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Nairobi,KENYA:As Kenyans celebrate world suicide prevention day, 7000 people are reported to commit suicide annually in Kenya due to various reasons.
According to the World Health Organization WHO, 800,000 people die as a result of suicide annually which represents 1 person in every 40 seconds.
Speaking during the commemoration of the event on Monday at the Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital in Nairobi, the head of Mental Health Promotion at the ministry of Health Doctor Catherine Mutisia noted that, suicidal cases mainly result from stigma against people who seek help for suicidal behavior,mental illness and substance abuse.
“Many people engage in suicidal cases because of one reason or the other like loss of ones parents,job and exam failing that lead to a sense of isolation” said Dr Mutisia.
She added that, 16 percent of people in Kenya have in one way or the other tried to commit suicide in their lifetime.
She pointed that difficulties in accessing healthcare when in need,easy availability of the means to commit suicide, war ,disaster and Stress of displaced persons as major factors leading to suicidal tendencies .
Isaack Odongo who read a message from the Health PS, indicated that suicide is the fifth killer cause in the world and the government is tirelessly working on it to ensure that by the year 2030 the rate of suicide cases is reduced to 10 percent from the current 15 percent.
The Report shows suicide cases can be prevented by increased access to healthcare, promotion of mental health,reduction of abuse of alcohol,limiting access to means of suicide,assisting of vulnerable populations such as refugees and those bereaved by using suicide prevention strategies like setting up of toll free helplines,training of healthcare workers,education and strong personal relationships .
World suicide prevention day is commemorated every 10th September and this is the second time its being commemorated in Kenya.
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In the long timespan of its development, the Windows line of Operating Systems has had a lot of features added to it. Similarly, a lot of them have also gone the way of the dodo. But there are some core features that have made their way to into every single Windows version (with refinements, of course), including the freshest Windows 10. One such staple of Windows, is the Command Prompt.
The humble and unassuming Command Prompt is something that pretty much every computer user is familiar with. It lets you create/delete partitions, run disk checks, move around files/folders, and pretty much anything (provided you know how to do all that with textual commands). Basically, it’s the ultimate tool for the command line nerd. And in Windows 10, it’s more powerful than ever. And while the Command Prompt is extremely handy for doing things more efficiently, it can also be a bit dangerous in the wrong hands. Consequently, it’s imperative that only authorized users can access it.
Not an issue my friend, as Windows 10 easily lets you curb any and all access to Command Prompt. Stoked already? Jump over to the other side of the break to see how you can disable Command Prompt in Windows 10.
How To Disable Command Prompt In Windows 10?
Restricting access to Command Prompt in Windows 10 is a fairly simple affair, and requires nothing more than a little tinkering with the Group Policy settings. The following step by step tutorial explains how to get this done:
Step 1: Go to the Run prompt, type in gpedit.msc, and hit Enter to launch the Windows Group Policy Editor. Once there, use the left navigation pane and go to User Configuration > Administrative Templates > System.
Step 2: The sub-settings related to System should now appear in the right pane. Scroll down to the setting that says Prevent access to the command prompt, right click on it, and select Edit from the context menu. Once the edit box pops up, change the value of the setting from Not Configured to Enabled. Here’s a screenshot:
That’s it. Going forward, whenever a user accesses the Command Prompt, the application will display a message that the command prompt has been disabled by the administrator. Cool, isn’t it?
The Command Prompt is an extremely useful and versatile feature of Windows, and probably that’s a reason that it’s been an integral part (and will be, for the foreseeable part of the future) of the Windows family. However, it’s a powerful tool that must only be accessed by authorized users. And as you know now, disabling access to Command Prompt is incredibly simple. So try it out, and let me know your thoughts in the comments below.
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A neighborhood of people with undetectable ailments is being created on social media where victims incredibly use their platforms to share their stories as well as encourage others. Billie Anderson, a 23-year-old that has Ulcerative Colitis, is amongst them. Right here, she shares what it’s actually like suffering with an illness nobody can see…
… Whether it’s props or a mobility device, when we think about individuals with disabilities, we presume there will certainly be a visible indication of their ailment. Nevertheless, millions of people worldwide are dealing with persistent wellness concerns that nobody can see.
Whether it’s a mental health and wellness condition or cystic fibrosis, an ‘‘ unnoticeable illness’is rather literally a health problem that lots of people can not physically see.
My name is Billie and I cope with a chronic unseen ailment as well as disability.
I was identified with Ulcerative Colitis (UC )at the age of 20. UC is a digestive tract problem that impacts the huge intestine; causing bleeding, inflammation and ulcers along the colon. Ulcerative Colitis is likewise under the umbrella term ‘‘ Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)’ and is among the much more popular conditions alongside Crohn’s Disease.
I discovered symptoms 6 months prior to I was diagnosed, yet ignored them out of fear. Came bloating as well as then blood left in the commode dish every time I went to the bathroom. This persisted for two months before I plucked up the guts to see a physician. I went through 3 various experts and many examinations before I was lastly detected. At the time, it was an alleviation to have some responses, also if I really did not genuinely recognize how serious the disease was.
At the time of my diagnosis I could hardly walk. As a result of my out-of-sight, out-of-mind point of view in the lead up to the medical diagnosis, the Colitis had taken control of my body. I was going to the bathroom 20+ times a day and was seeing blood every single time. I was so terrified of the pain after consuming as well as endless hours in the washroom, I shed 2 rock in an issue of weeks. I could not stand or walk on my very own. I had not been sleeping and also would certainly get up in a cool sweat every hr to hurry to the bathroom.
Just 3 weeks after my medical diagnosis, my physician admitted me to medical facility. I found myself separated; stuck in between my restroom, bed room or a health center ward. At the age of 20, I was expected to be living my ideal life at university, but instead I was attached to an IV or being wheeled down for an additional invasive test. I was angry, distressed and also felt so alone; like nobody around me could ever comprehend what I was experiencing. Stuck in healthcare facility for days, seeming like my life got on pause, I required to social media. Instagram seemed like my just window into the real world. I started looking for people like me in the hope of finding someone to talk with and also stumbled upon a big community. The even more I began speaking with people sharing their experiences, the more I wanted to open concerning my problem.
I decided to compose every little thing down and sent it to a friend. She said I must share it, so I did. I started to share every test, hospital visit and admission on Instagram. Whenever I was placed on a new drug or sent for another test, I had thousands of individuals at my fingertips happy to use assistance and advice. We would certainly laugh concerning the medicine negative effects, compare medical facility scary stories or discuss our favourite registered nurses. I used to be a very exclusive individual prior to UC, but persistent health problem has made me see the power of opening up.
As the months of therapy proceeded it was clear the 10+ sorts of drug I was on had not been functioning. 10 months after my medical diagnosis as well as my gastroenterologist made the telephone call for surgery. I was 5 months far from finishing my degree as well as when I asked if I can finish university before the operation, he merely stated “you will not make it throughout of your level.” I had 5 feet of colon removed as well as my tiny intestine brought through my belly by an inch with a bag over the top to capture waste. When it involved the surgical treatment, I reached out to the numerous people who had actually been through the very same thing. I got recommendations on what stoma bags to use and also the best means to tackle my recovery. The IBD and also stoma community on social media sites has been a lifeline for me. I would not have had the ability to manage my health problem or the operation in the way I have without them.
Two years on and I’m still sharing everything regarding life with a persistent illness and also invisible impairment. The IBD as well as stoma neighborhood is expanding day-by-day and it heats my heart to have many individuals from all over the globe all collaborating with one objective: Help a person with Inflammatory Bowel Disease feel much less alone.
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‘We can walk on the streets!’ said a small girl with amazement on Sunday, 27 January 2019, year when people from every part of Cape Town filled Bree Street during Open Streets City Centre. The street was turned into a vehicle-free zone for a day of fun, togetherness, music, dancing, cycling, skateboarding and socialising. A month later, on 24 February, the people of Cape Town did the same during Open Streets Langa and on 31 March will come out again during Open Streets Mitchell’s Plain.
‘The small girl’s comment shows that a seed has been planted and her generation will hopefully have a very different relationship with urban spaces and streets,’ says Marcela Guerrero Casas, who convened a group of Cape Town residents and founded Open Streets Cape Town (OSCT) in 2013 (https://openstreets.org.za/).
Over the past six years 19 Open Streets events have taken place across the city. OSCT’s main partners are the City of Cape Town, the WWF Nedbank Green Trust and the Transformative Urban Mobility Initiative (TUMI). The WWF Nedbank Green Trust, funded by the Nedbank Green Affinity, has funded OSCT since 2016.
‘I believe that streets can bring people together. In a city like Cape Town, with its history of division and segregation, an Open Streets programme can profoundly change how we relate to each other and help people to feel comfortable in every part of the city,’ says Guerrero Casas. In February she handed the reins to Rebecca Campbell, who has been part of the OSCT team since 2014.
Guerrero Casa has returned to Colombia where the Open Streets concept started in 1974, in the capital city of Bogotá. It is now a global movement, with Open Streets programmes hosted in over 400 cities around the world under different names.
In Colombia the Open Streets programme is called Ciclovía, which means ‘cycleway’. It was started by a group of cyclists and it is all about creating car-free routes for people to move freely and safely. It developed into a movement where people freely come together to socialise and enjoy the streets. Today Ciclovía is no longer an event but an institution in Colombia, where on Sundays and public holidays over 120 km of Bogotá is turned into open streets, while smaller cities open 50 km to 70 km of streets.
Open Streets Cape Town is young by comparison, yet it is already a much-anticipated event in the city. In addition to having fun on the day, people engage in Talking Streets discussions about how to bridge the city’s social and spacial divides, how to decrease the city’s high carbon footprint from motorised transport, and how to transform the streets into welcoming, safe spaces for citizens – a place where people can walk and cycle safely in the streets.
‘Ciclovía in Colombia and Open Streets in Cape Town are incredibly practical and effective platforms for strengthening the social fabric and helping civil society and the public and private sectors work together to create more sustainable, inclusive and resilient urban environments,’ says Campbell. ‘There is real power in the street to connect people and we’re so grateful to all the partners and collaborators who’ve joined us to create these healing spaces of play, imagination and diversity.’
Campbell continues: ‘In addition to Open Streets days, we’re inviting everyone to make 2019 the year of cycling to work (or wherever you travel to daily) in order to build on the #Bike2Work bike bus campaign we ran last year.’ A bike bus is a group of cyclists riding together along a set route. This year OSCT turned its attention from organising the bike buses to supporting the independent champions who have emerged to lead various bike bus routes. ‘We challenge people to travel to work in a bike bus on at least one Friday a month. Cycling in a group makes the commute safer and more pleasurable,’ says Campbell.
‘I personally started cycling again as an adult when I joined Open Streets, and I cycle to work and to meetings. On the weekends I like to explore the city by bicycle and I am currently training for my first Cape Town Cycle Tour. Riding a bicycle has opened up a whole new world of opportunities and freedom for me: empowerment as a woman, better physical and mental health, new friends and social circles, and the simple joy of cycling.
‘We believe the way forward for increased commuter cycling in Cape Town is through building bicycling communities, collaborating with our existing partners (Pedal Power Association, Bicycling Empowerment Network, Bicycle South and TSiBA Education, which are all doing amazing work in this sphere) and enlisting new partners in the private sector, which has great influence over employee mobility patterns.’
Campbell adds that educational institutions are great spaces for cycling advocacy work and to reach young people who are open to trying new things and need alternatives to poor public transport options. ‘The TSiBA Cycling Club, for example, brings a really positive and nurturing energy to cycling in Cape Town,’ says Campbell. You can read more about OSCT’s Bike Bus plans at this link: https://openstreets.org.za/news/get-your-bike2work-year
OSCT has participated in a number of engagements on what mobility means to the individual across the socioeconomic spectrum. It is part of the World Economic Forum Global Future Council on Mobility and Guerrero Casas presented OSCT’s work at the 2018 conference in Dubai.
In May 2018 OSCT won the TUMI challenge. Thumi is the leading global implementation initiative on urban mobility. With the prize money from the German development agency GIZ, OSCT was able to organise additional Open Streets days and bring together 19 participants from 11 African cities for the first Open Streets Exchange for African Cities, a week-long event in Cape Town in October 2018. In January 2019 participants from Kampala organised a Car Free Day, and there have since been multiple Open Streets days in Addis Ababa, with plans in the pipeline for more in other African cities.
It takes time for the concept to take hold in any city as there is always a degree of risk aversion from city managers. For example, they’re often concerned about emergency vehicles being able to go through, when in fact they can get through more easily as there is no traffic. Fortunately, Open Streets Cape Town has won the hearts and minds of the City of Cape Town and Campbell says the response is much more positive after 19 Open Streets Days without a single serious incident.
‘We are excited about the spread of Open Streets in South Africa and have enjoyed sharing our experience and lessons learned with partners in Johannesburg, who are developing their own plans,’ adds Campbell. What has proved essential to the programme is that while government support is crucial, it must be rooted in civil society, with significant public engagement to ensure community ownership. It is about who uses the space; it is not about who is in power.’
Open Streets Cape Town is a World Urban Campaign partner
The World Urban Campaign is an advocacy and partnership platform to raise awareness about positive urban change in order to achieve green, productive, safe, healthy, inclusive and well-planned cities. Its goal is to place the Urban Agenda at the highest level in development policies. It is coordinated by UN-Habitat and driven by a large number of committed partners – currently 180 partners and networks – from around the world for sustainable urban development.
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- Building Type : Isolated or semi-detached house
- Construction Year : 2015
- Delivery year : 2015
- Address 1 - street : 36 rue de Nagem 8509 RéDANGE SUR ATTERT, Luxembourg
- Climate zone : [Cfb] Marine Mild Winter, warm summer, no dry season.
- Net Floor Area : 225 m2
- Construction/refurbishment cost : 530 000 €
- Cost/m2 : 2355.56 €/m2
Primary energy need :
(Calculation method : RGD du 30 novembre 2007 - bâtiment d'habitation )
Construction of a new passive house which uses solar panels to generate all of its own electricity to meet its heating and lighting requirements and which also produces its own water for daily use by collecting rainwater and treating it with UV light. In addition, the house also produces electricity for an electric vehicle which travels +/-25000km a year.
Heating is supplied using a ground-water heat pump and the air is renewed by a dual-flow CMV.
See more details about this projecthttp://lc.cx/ZAFJ
Designeraiplus Vandenbussche Leslie
ContractorMr et Mme Boon-Bellinaso / Vandenbussche
Owner approach of sustainability
As both the client and contractor on this project, we wanted to make a self-sufficient home in terms of energy and water and we opted for a 100% electric car which will be powered by our own electricity generated by the solar panels. All energy-consuming devices have been chosen for their low electricity consumption (e.g. LED lighting).
Massive passive house, using: 1) the ground to power a ground-water heat pump which heats the house, 2) rain to supply all water outlets, 3) the sun to generate the electricity required for heating and for domestic electricity as well as for "fuelling" an electric car which travels +/-25,000km/year.
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When talking about last-mile carrier tracking transportation, we refer to the final phase of a shipment’s journey or when the package is being moved from a transportation hub or warehouse to its final destination: the customer.
From providing customers with real-time insights into their delivery to giving you a holistic view of delivery logistics and empowering you to be customer-centric, last mile carrier tracking is a must for your eCommerce business.
Moreover, if last-mile transportation tracking is not yet a priority for your online store, you might not be making the most out of your financial situation because of certain inefficiencies, some of which you might not even be aware of.
In fact, last-mile delivery expenditures account for over half (53%) of the total shipping cost.
The final mile delivery is by far the most expensive component of the fulfillment process, with an average expenditure of $10.1 per package delivered. Businesses charge customers an average of $8.08 to cover these expenditures, leaving a profit margin of sold goods after that.
Truth be told, consumers nowadays are expecting low-cost, fast delivery from all businesses, bigger or smaller, leading to a tougher, more competitive business climate.
Ecommerce businesses are faced with extreme pressure to deliver their physical products fast while reducing transportation prices as much as possible.
In 2020 alone, the global last mile delivery market size, in terms of revenue, was worth USD 108.10 Billion, and is expected to reach USD 200.42 Billion in 2027, study finds.
However, this leads to a number of challenges for logistics suppliers and online store owners, creating additional pressure for everyone involved in the supply chain. Therefore, every company should be aware of three things:
Although last mile tracking may be one of the greatest development areas in the logistics business, it comes with both perks and disadvantages. In terms of challenges, the most prevalent one is meeting customer demands, so retailers and eCommerce businesses are also being more demanding to their carriers.
For instance, apps like WeSupply enable both service providers and eCommerce businesses to efficiently keep track of delivery dates and order status to prevent failed delivery attempts or a decrease in satisfaction from customers.
Follow these procedures to create a cost-effective and long-term system to keep track of your shipments on the last mile:
Understand the customer perspective
Follow the 4 rules of last-mile carrier tracking efficiency
Keep an eye on the price
Look out for future trends
Customers now expect clear communication and real-time information delivered to them about their orders. This usually includes very specific information, such as package tracking updates and accurate delivery dates.
Furthermore, they want to communicate with logistics service providers and have the opportunity to rate their experience.
A streamlined last-mile experience can significantly cut down on “Where Is My Order?” support tickets, which happens to be the most frequently asked customer service question, often causing customers shipping anxiety.
Next-day delivery and low prices, if none at all, is a must for customers in order to proceed with their buying decision. Easy, preferably self-service returns are also on the agenda for improving the last mile delivery experience for customers. And last but not least, same-day delivery is essential in order to reduce the shipping anxiety to the lowest point for your customers.
Know your numbers and track your data for better results. Luckily, WeSupply enables you to look up orders through the Orders Search Bar. You can filter orders in just a moment and quickly gather the information you need for more effective order management.
Moreover, your customer service representatives can easily search for orders by multiple filters at once, like the order number, billing or shipping name, email address, order status, shipping status, item status, and date range.
Plan in advance and be one step ahead of your customers. How? Using WeSupply, you can proactively notify your customers of the latest status of their order, before they reach out to you. Considering that the initial “package shipped” email isn’t sufficient anymore, you can cut down on re-shipping resources by sending out email notifications throughout the delivery process, and even gathering essential feedback from your customers post-purchase.
Delivery updates can also take the form of SMS notifications. These notifications can also serve as proof of delivery for your store. Tracking the route of the package enables you to provide an exceptional delivery experience as an end result.
We cannot stress enough the fact that effective communication plays a significant role in the customers’ experience with your online store. Fostering clear, concise communication with your customers will increase the chances of them returning if they are happy with the service you provided them and their experience shopping on your site.
The best way for an online store owner or manager is by having effective customer-facing relations so people feel valued when coming into contact with your team. In this regard, last mile tracking software can provide you with visibility into exactly what’s happening with each order at any given time.
This gives you control over the information you further send out to your customers, from how long ago the last tracking update was received to whether we’ve seen any other shipping status changes in recent days.
For instance, WeSupply enables you to identify and manage stalled shipments and delivery exceptions in just a few clicks. If something unexpected happens, we’ll let you know right away so that no one goes without their package, regardless of the carrier you’re working with.
People love rating their experiences and this is very much true in the case of customer satisfaction. There are plenty of tools you can use in order to ask for feedback to better understand what your customers like and dislike about their experience with your online store and product delivery service.
Fortunately, using WeSupply, you can help your support team stay informed about your customers’ experience with your brand and let their feedback be a significant source of learning for future improvement and growth.
Businesses have always needed to be cost-efficient in order for them not just to survive but thrive, but this has proven to be a real challenge, regardless of the industry.
1. Decrease the number of re-shipments due to a lack of effective communication. It is easy to miss deliveries if not announced properly, and a single unsuccessful delivery costs $17.78. That is why getting things right the first time and providing timely notifications are so vital.
2. Have a clear overview of all deliveries and their statuses. Accessing all information in one place will make this more effective for you to keep track of everything, and it will help you better manage your inventory, reducing both maintenance and storage costs.
3. Make sure you let your customers know about sudden changes in delivery route, caused by events such as route maintenance issues or even traffic congestion. This will help you reduce the number of re-shipments, which also leads to better use of your time and money.
Always be one step ahead: anticipating these situations and being prepared to effectively deal with them will bring you the lowest prices possible and increase your overall rating.
Technology is only getting smarter, and investing in the last mile experience by using delivery tracking apps like WeSupply is cost-effective because it can save you a lot of resources by cutting down on WISMO support queries and positively impacting churn, keeping more customers loyal to your brand for longer.
Don’t shy away from using shipment tracking apps to increase last mile visibility and always provide your customers with the package location and tracking information all the way.
Last mile branded tracking pages are key for successful relationships with your customers. In fact, besides improving your customers’ experience by giving them real-time access to accurate shipping information, by having a branded tracking page, you can increase customer loyalty and confidence in the brand, while also centralizing the data systems.
Analytics are a fundamental part of an organization’s growth and it will help you determine which areas need more work done or how you can improve the overall performance of your organization.
Learn to keep an eye on data, and you’ll surely learn new and valuable things about your relationship with your customers.
This trend has been all the rage these past couple of years, and we can clearly see that is here to stay. We often live hectic lives that require us to think and act fast and this is also highlighted by our buying decisions: we want something and we need it now.
Turning to same-day delivery can increase your chances of retaining customers and increasing the number of sales.
Reaching out to your customers is just one piece of the puzzle: you also need to make sure they have the right channels to get to you when they need clarifications or have any questions for your support team.
Being able to send relevant and timely delivery notifications through a customer’s preferred channel will help you better meet their expectations and drive more brand loyalty. This includes accurate ETAs, courier company contact information, their schedule, delivery routes, and process.
They’re a simple way for our system to “talk” to third-party systems like Slack, Messenger, WhatsApp, or others, in order to notify your shoppers when a new order update occurs.
Webhooks can be used as a medium to notify third-party applications when a particular event has happened. Instead of making repeated calls to pull data frequently from the WeSupply API, you can use webhooks to get information on events that happen when a notification is triggered.
What is the bottom line? It’s simple: last-mile carrier tracking is the key to creating a great experience for your shoppers. It will help you meet current demands while creating an overall better one for your customers, which means they’ll be more likely to return and refer their friends to your online store!
If you’re looking for more details, make sure to get in touch. We’re always here to help!
Our shipping and logistics experts will guide you through the product and analyze how WeSupply best fits your eCommerce needs.
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Good morning everyone!… We bumped into these three cheetah up towards the Rooiputs area. These three males scent-marked almost every tree for 5 km, until they found a nice resting place for a couple of hours! Males are often social and may group together for life, usually with their brothers in the same litter. Males are territorial. Females’ home ranges can be very large and a territory including several females’ ranges is impossible to defend. Instead, males choose the points at which several of the females’ home ranges overlap, creating a much smaller space, which can be properly defended against intruders while maximising the chance of reproduction. Enjoy and see you tomorrow!
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*Please note this feature contains affiliate links
Octopants by Suzie Senior
Illustrated by Claire Powell
Little Tiger Press
Age range: 3-6 Years
A book about pants is a book that in general cannot go wrong in my house. Pants are quite frankly hilarious, particularly in my son’s world, and if you’re an octopus with 8 legs getting a pair of pants that fit is quite a tricky business!
Octopants follows one Octopus’s quest to find a pair of pants that fit, can he get some in the local shops? Can he get some online? Of course he’s not the only sea animal that struggles to get clothing have you ever tried to get some slipper socks that fit a seal?
I’m always a fan of illustrations in children’s books and Claire Powell’s are great. They’re colourful, funny and rich with details, I particularly love the facial expressions. I’m also a fan of the rhyming narrative.
This book is aimed at children aged 3-6 years, I would say this is probably right for the younger scales of the spectrum, more towards the 3 or 4 year age group. While my son found the fact the octopus was not wearing any pants was funny, I would say it was too young for him really.
A fun, brilliantly illustrated book great for any child who knows that pants are definitely hilarious.
Buy the book on Amazon.
*Disclosure: We were sent this book for the purpose of this review, however, all opinions are my own.
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One Quaker idea that is not main-stream is that we are each to help one another do the best we can. There is no place for one-upsmanship or arrogance. We try to lift each other up and consider how we might help each other thrive and enjoy the Meeting. An often-heard phrase is “Let’s hold each other in the Light.” In Quaker practice this is not translated as “I’ll pray for you to do better,” but it is a request to Spirit to help someone else out, without naming specifically what we think should happen. We are inviting the Spirit to work among us.
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To most people, based on the blood, guts, and gore that EMTs encounter in the course of their duties, it follows that the training must be quite difficult. However, they forget that it is not the only thing that defines an EMT’s job and they also save lives and offer compassion and caring that make an impression on patient’s needing assistance.
Also, there are quite a few levels of emergency medical service (EMS) training each needing the previous level as part of its foundation. While training can be challenging, you need to engage in practical thinking mindset and learn to be efficient to rise to this challenge.
You will learn how to manage the stress, anatomy and physiology, patient assessment, oxygen therapy, cardiac treatment, EMS history and laws, and how to take charge among other things.
However, to learn what is needed and have training and practical experience in applying it in the real world, you need to be devoted to this field and rise to the challenges involved and you will not only succeed to become a certified EMT but also, you will become adept at adjusting and applying your training in the field. Here are a few tips to guide you in getting the most out of your EMT training to get certified and have a successful career helping people.
Read the Study Material and Expand your Learning
The textbooks used in EMS training offer a lot of knowledge that is crucial and hence you need to study it all and read it diligently. The Dorsey Schools EMT Basic training program emphasizes treating the textbook as the foundation of your training program and not as a reference book and to listen to your trainers attentively This helps you learn exhaustively even without a medical knowledge background and to expand upon this foundation with further reading, practical skills training and presentations, and simulations.
Be consistent in your Studying
The last thing you should do while training to be an EMT is to cram. Studying every week consistently will not only help you get through the textbook but also will help you retain this knowledge in the long-term better. Use all learning techniques at your disposal to make the studying more valuable to you.
Be Prepared for the Exams
For your written test, recall your study material and apply it in analysing and answering medical-style questions. On the other hand, practice the skills repeatedly for your practical skills exam given that this exam is given in advance.
Develop other soft skills
As an EMT, your role will also include taking charge and communicating in a tactful and professional manner with people who are in distress, and your healthcare professional counterparts. Therefore, work on these skills during the course of your training and combined with devoted study and analysis, you will succeed in your EMT training.
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While it is true that older people often need fewer calories, this doesn’t mean that it is okay for them to eat less and less or refuse eating. A loss of muscles and a decline in physical activity may limit the amount of calories they need, but they still require the same or higher level of certain nutrients compared to those at a younger age.
The sad part is that a loss of appetite is generally considered a normal part of aging. This is why in some cases, an elderly loved one may exhibit loss of appetite, but this does not mean that there is something wrong with him or her. Less food intake, however, can also indicate lower levels of nutrients, which can lead to energy decline and nutritional deficiencies.
Providers of senior home health care services in Oakland note that a number of factors can contribute to a loss of appetite in older people. These include:
- Loneliness or depression. Isolation or living alone can cause loneliness and depression in the elderly. This can make mealtimes a lot less desirable, as they have nobody to eat or share a meal with. This then causes a loss of appetite.
- Dental problems. Old or poorly fitting dentures and other dental issues can cause pain while chewing. This can also make the prospect of eating food a lot less appealing because of the discomfort it brings.
- Side effects of medications. Certain medications can cause a loss of appetite and nausea in older people. If you think that your loved one’s loss of appetite is due to his or her medications, it is best to talk a doctor or healthcare provider.
- Reduced sense of smell and taste. Changes to the senses are common as people age. This is why the food that your loved one once enjoyed may no longer be appealing to them. Making poor food choices is also likely with weakened sense of taste and smell.
- Certain diseases or illness. Diminished appetite may be normal in many cases, but you should know that it can also be due to certain illnesses. Alzheimer’s disease, certain types of cancer, and thyroid disorders can all cause a loss of appetite. It is best to talk to a doctor about this, especially with sudden weight loss.
What You Can Do
If your loved one is refusing to eat or not eating well, the first thing you should do is to consult a doctor. This is to rule out any underlying medical conditions. A healthcare provider will also make dietary recommendations and ways to improve an elderly loved one’s appetite. You can also consider having a home healthcare aide to assist him or her with whatever he or she needs.
It is also a good idea to:
- Make mealtimes a social event or have your loved one dine with you or others. This can avoid the loneliness that comes from eating all alone.
- Start with serving smaller portions of nutritious food. It is best to avoid giving your loved one large servings, as this can sometimes overwhelm him or her and keep him or her from eating altogether.
- Introduce new kinds of food. Try serving tasty and nutritious kinds of food or those that are pleasing to the eye. Check out this article from the National Coalition on Aging (NCOA) for senior nutrition and healthy eating tips.
Don’t just ignore a loss of appetite in your loved one. Make sure to contact a healthcare provider for advice and other recommendations.
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Dating and technology that is modern perhaps not words that the average indivdual has a tendency to keep company with seniors, but fresh data from the national research from the moving attitudes of Australian seniors show that they’re just starting to embrace the thought of utilizing technology to locate individual connections.
Away from dementia, social isolation will be the issue that is biggest of concern for the quickly aging populace, helping to make the change for this less-traditional way of social connection significantly unsurprising.
Data that have been published by the Australian Seniors and CoreData Dating Survey show that 1 in 5 Australian seniors who’re maybe not currently in a relationship that is serious dating, and 3 away from 4 that are perhaps not presently dating anyone, desire to be dating quickly.
The stereotypical image for the elderly widow refusing to find love following the loss of a partner established fact, nevertheless the notion of a mature individual finding significant connection and love in their twilight years is a somewhat more heartwarming and good outcome.
Australian seniors are still willing to utilise the greater founded methods of courtship, but 60% of the that are currently dating have used online sites and dating apps to get a match, and 60% of these surveyed also felt that the process that is dating easier as a result of new technology.
This dependence on companionship really should not be recognised incorrectly as desperation, as 63 % of surveyed seniors said until they find the right person, instead of just settling for someone that they would prefer to “play the field.
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BCC Libraries offer a variety of databases in which you can locate magazine, newspaper, trade, and scholarly journal articles. The databases below have been chosen especially for research for SOC212.
Why should you do research in academic journals?
If you find one good article that supports your research, you can use the bibliography at the end of the paper to locate further research.
If you see this symbol
You will know that the databases is provided through the Boston Public Library. If you live, work, or go to school in the state of Massachusetts, you are eligible for a Boston Public Library eCard. Fill out the form below and you will receive your eCard number.
Just enter your BPL eCard number when prompted every time you access BPL databases.
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TOBANELLI IS CIRCULAR ECONOMY
Circular economy is a model of production and consumption that implies recycling materials and existing products, thus extending their life cycle and helping to minimise waste.Once a product has fulfilled its function,the materials of which it is made are in fact reintroduced, where possible, in the business cycle. In so doing, these can be constantly reused within the production cycle, generating additional value.
FOCUS ON ENVIRONMENT
THE ENVIRONMENT IS AT THE CENTER OF THE ECOLOGICAL RECOVERY AND RECYCLING PROCESS OF TOBANELLI S.P.A.
Beside avoiding the extraction of bauxite, the recovery and recycling of aluminum helps saving up to 95% of the energy required to produce it from the raw material. You need indeed 14 KWh to obtain 1 kg of aluminum from bauxite, while you only need 0,7 kWh of energy to obtain 1 kg of new aluminum from the used one. It therefore saves large amounts of water and energy, as well as reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Recycled aluminium has the same properties as primary one and can be used for new packaging and in different industries, such as automotive, construction, household… The environment is at the center of the ecological recovery and recycling process of TOBANELLI S.p.A. also due to constant monitoring of plants, machinery and air protection – thanks to the absence of thermal processes.
COMPARED TO PRIMARY ALUMINIUM PRODUCTION, 1 TON OF RECYCLED ALUMINIUM ALLOWS:
OF CARBON EMISSIONS
OF ENERGY USE
TOBANELLI AND THE ENVIRONMENT
USING RECYCLED ALUMINIUM ALLOYS FOSTERS:
• The reduction in emissions compared to primary aluminium production
• The reuse of aluminium alloys within the production cycle at the end of product life
• No environmental impact risk
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Supporting Businesses to address the digital skills gap
There are over 200,000 SMEs in Ireland, ranging from owner-managed businesses in traditional sectors, to high-growth and technology start-ups, all of which ultimately account for approximately half of all employment in the country.
At Skillnet Ireland, we work directly with businesses and partners across sectors and regions, to deliver workforce development and talent solutions that meet the needs of the Irish SME community. By placing firms at the heart of the process, we are well-positioned to not only identify the challenges facing businesses in Ireland but also understand the role of talent in addressing those challenges.
The challenges facing SMEs – and how to overcome them
All SMEs, locally and globally, are adapting to a new, digital-first environment to varying degrees. The challenge of maintaining a customer-focused approach, whilst developing transformational and digital strategies, building business resilience plans, and collaborating with other businesses and domain experts, requires SMEs to examine the skills they have - and the talent they need.
From our engagement with industry, we know that SMEs put customers first – and they are constantly improving the way they engage with their clients, whilst assessing growth and developing market strategies that span across products and areas.
Skillnet Ireland works with businesses to help them diagnose and assess their digital maturity, so they can determine exactly where they are in their digitisation journey and align skills needs to company objectives. By hardwiring innovation and digital transformation into the organisation’s DNA and culture, companies can address both the technical and transversal skills opportunities in front of them and tackle existing challenges (such as the need to determine a strategic approach to innovation, developing employees’ technical and soft skills, ensuring effective implementation, etc).
This approach is also in line with reaching the targets put forward in the European Commission’s Digital Decade – to have 20 million ICT specialists employed in Europe by 2030.
The successful digital transformation of a company, however, goes beyond offering training courses and on-the-job upskilling. By reviewing the skills that exist within the organisation and focusing on developing frameworks that are both intertwined with the overall objectives of the business and aligned to the different business functions, companies can build toward a stage where a long-term investment will yield growth, prosperity, and success.
How the Digital Skills and Jobs Platform can support businesses
While our approach to engaging with SMEs is tried and tested, the challenge of getting them to actively participate in the skills agenda is critical to our future economic growth.
At Skillnet Ireland, we welcome the Digital Skills and Jobs Platform – and the key role it will play as an open and accessible network for businesses to join.
"The challenges facing Irish businesses are not unique to Ireland – right across Europe we are seeing similar trends in terms of the acceleration of digitalisation and the impact of disruptive technologies on the business landscape. The ability to leverage best practices from other jurisdictions through the platform is an opportunity that could pay dividends in terms of the application of techniques that have a meaningful impact for businesses and their people, right across Europe."
We know that the ‘winning’ companies will be those who effectively embrace the concept of bringing innovative thinking and technical solutions to all aspects of business, and ensure the workforce remains competitive and at the leading edge.
Skillnet Ireland will continue to provide support to the Digital Skills and Jobs Platform along with the work we do in developing other innovative solutions to help business address the digital skills gap.
We are all working towards - and share the common goal of – helping our businesses be global leaders in innovation, technological adoption, and the digital transformation.
We are ambitious for Europe, and we are ambitious for European businesses.
About Skillnet Ireland
Skillnet Ireland is a business support agency of the Government of Ireland, responsible for advancing the competitiveness, productivity and innovation of Irish businesses through enterprise-led workforce development.
About Mark Jordan
Mark is the Chief Technologist at Skillnet Ireland. He is an experienced and innovative leader possessing expertise in technology deployment, operational management, system transformation and regulatory compliance. At Skillnet Ireland, Mark is leading the technology skills strategy and agenda.
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Science ASSIST eNews #2, 2016
What's new on Science ASSIST?
Q and A
Over 235 questions have been posted to the Science ASSIST website. Since the last newsletter we have received over 50 questions. There have been some great questions asked and some have really challenged the team!
Take a look at the following sample:
NEW technical resource
The flame test is a standard analytical test used by chemists.
Find out how to demonstrate it safely in your school laboratory with the:
SOP: Demonstrating the flame test using a PET bottle
and accompanying video
. There is also an example risk assessment and a customisable risk assessment.
Connected Learning Experiences (CLEs)
Three new CLEs have been added to the ASSIST website.
- Year 1 – Animal habitats
- Year 9 – Popcorn, pikelets and chemical reactions
- Year 10 – Chemical reactions
The first ten CLEs uploaded to the Science ASSIST website are also now searchable through Scootle (or your local education network).
Since the last newsletter there have been updates to four resources.
All SOPs are now accompanied by an example risk assessment AND
a customisable risk assessment so a school science department can review it for its own situation, adding extra information as needed.
Did you know that Science ASSIST has a Facebook page?
We update it daily with links to new resources and answers to questions that have been asked on the Science ASSIST website. If you are a Facebook user, take a look and ‘like’ the page. You will then receive these as we post them. Go to https://www.facebook.com/ScienceAssist/
Teacher or lab tech?
The Science ASSIST team would like to ask a favour.
If you are a registered user on the Science ASSIST website, could you please log into the site and specify in your profile whether you identify as a teacher or lab tech?
To do this you need to select the 'My Profile' command in the popup menu attached to your name in the top left-hand corner of the home page. Then you should click on the 'Main Profile' button on the 'Edit' tab. Here you should be able to edit your profile and save it. It is not a requirement of use of the site to add any details here, but it would help us with our reporting to our stakeholders if you could specify whether you are a teacher or a lab tech on this page.
Please note that data collected from other sources has been used to identify some registered users. If this is the case with your registration, please select the role you chiefly identify with.
Science ASSIST workshops and presentations
The Science ASSIST team have also been giving presentations and running workshops—most recently at CONASTA 65 in Brisbane and in both Alice Springs and Darwin in the NT.
Workshops are planned for Condobolin, NSW (12 August) and in Townsville, Qld (30 November–1 December TBC)
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15 Mar Wanderings: Manitou Springs, Colorado
The song, “America the Beautiful,” was written by Katharine Lee Bates in 1895. She initially wrote the patriotic hymn as a poem after seeing the town of Manitou Springs, Colorado, and looking up at 14,114-foot Pikes Peak.
Since then, the town of about 6,000 residents has inspired countless other artists who call the historic community home. Located 6 miles west of Colorado Springs, it’s a great little vacation spot for those seeking a mountain town with artistic flair and outdoor attractions.
Word spread about the beauty of Manitou Springs and its surrounding area and the live-and-let-live attitude of the townspeople in the 1970s, which is when it began attracting creative types. It isn’t difficult to see why.
Artist Michael Baum says he doesn’t have to look far for creative inspiration — he can see the Garden of the Gods, Red Rock Canyon and Pikes Peak from his house. “[Manitou] started out as a resort town because of the mineral springs,” Baum says. “In the ’60s it attracted a lot of hippies and craftspeople. I came to visit in the mid-70s, and I was immediately taken by the creative vibe and the breathtaking landscapes. So I decided to move here.”
The town was named in the 1870s for its mineral springs, which were used for centuries by Native Americans. “Manitou” is an Algonquian word for “great spirit,” and the area was considered sacred for its naturally carbonated healing springs. The soothing effects of the soda water on sour stomachs and dry skin attracted not only the Mountain Utes, who wintered here each year, but the Cheyenne, Arapaho and other Plains tribes, according to the Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce. All were free to share in the gifts of the waters without the worry of conflict.
Today, eight springs are located in town, and the springwater is available to the public for people to fill cups or jugs. Each spring has a distinctive taste due to the differences in mineral content. You can take a guided tour, or Springabout, every Wednesday or Saturday, or visit SunWater Spa, which offers one private and seven public cedar pools ranging from 85 to 104 degrees.
Scenic beauty reigns supreme in Manitou Springs, and there are countless way to enjoy it. There are ancient Anasazi cliff dwellings outside of town that date from 1100 to 1300 AD. Nearby hiking trails range from a meandering walk along Fountain Creek to more vertical challenges such as Barr Trail, which reaches the summit of Pikes Peak, offering views into seven states. (You can also ride the Pikes Peak Cog Railway to the summit.) In addition, there’s the Manitou Incline, a hike up a former cable car track that stretches for 1 mile and climbs 2,000 feet. And a 20-minute drive will take you to Broadmoor Seven Falls, a series of waterfalls that cascade down a box canyon to earn its reputation as “the grandest mile of scenery in Colorado.”
Manitou Springs is the type of place — and you’ll hear personal testimony from many of the artists here — to which people come for a brief visit and never leave. Charles Rockey, a local artist and icon, is one of them. He moved from Colorado Springs to Manitou in the mid-1970s. “Friends suggested I move to Manitou Springs because there were other artists there,” says Rockey. “I arrived here with $15 in my pocket. And I’ve never left.”
The 85-year-old artist has created more than 800 paintings of his adopted hometown, which may be some sort of American record. He lives simply in an old wooden cabin down by a creek and is an anomaly in today’s world. He doesn’t paint for money. He has no website. He doesn’t show his work. And when people knock on his door to buy a painting, he won’t sell it to them.
“When you paint for money, you’re painting for other people. But I paint for myself,” he says. “I’m creating art for pleasure, not for money.”
You can find his work throughout town, as Rockey has “loaned” about 150 of his paintings to local folks, “to enjoy in their own homes for six months or so.” But he admits he really hasn’t kept track of who’s borrowed which paintings.
Natalie Johnson is the director of the Manitou Art Center and the affiliated Manitou Springs Creative District. The town was floundering economically in the 1970s, she says, and city leaders saw the arts as a way to transform it. “Now, I’d estimate that, in a town of 6,000 people, one of every four of them is an artist,” says Johnson.
One such artist is Marica Hefti, a native of Switzerland and the gallery chairperson at the Manitou Commonwheel Artists Co-Op. The co-op displays and sells the work of 35 artists in wall art, jewelry, glass, pottery, sculpture and clothing, and also holds an annual Labor Day Arts & Crafts Festival.
The distinctive ceramics of Tina and Ken Reisterer — along with a few dozen other artists in various media — are displayed at Green Horse Gallery. Fred Darpino displays his in-demand sculptures at Darpino Studio Gallery. And Wong Wares studio is where Mark Wong creates imaginative Raku pottery.
This little town lists 16 art galleries, and no one’s yet counted all the studios. And there are some 80 beautifully preserved historic structures in the Manitou Springs Historic District.
Among them is Miramont Castle, built in 1895 and demonstrating a variety of architectural styles. Today, it’s a Victorian-era historic museum, and visitors can tour 42 furnished rooms and gardens. There’s also the Congregational Church, built in 1880 and still in use; and the Cliff House, built in 1872 and still a fine hotel with Victorian romance.
Throughout town, there are a number of interesting attractions. Rockhound ATV Rentals offers the opportunity to explore the surrounding beauty up-close-and-personal. At The Glassblowers of Manitou you can see magnificent craftsmanship via daily demonstrations. There’s also the Manitou Springs Arcade, with roughly 250 old-fashioned games. And the Iron Springs Chateau Melodrama Dinner Theater has offered performances for more than 50 years.
“This is the type of place,” Baum says, “that you only have to see once to fall in love with it.”
If YOU GO…
ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES
Cave of the Winds
100 Cave of the Winds Rd. 719.685.5444; caveofthewinds.com
103 Pawnee Ave.; 719.685.5255; manitouchurch.org
Garden of the Gods
1805 N. 30th St., Colorado Springs 719.634.6666; gardenofgods.com
The Iron Springs Chateau Dinner Theater
444 Ruxton Ave. 719.685.5104; ironspringschateau.com
Manitou Art Center
513 Manitou Ave.; 719.685.1861; manitouartcenter.org
Manitou Cliff Dwellings and Museum
10 Cliff Rd.; 719.685.5242; cliffdwellingsmuseum.com
Manitou Springs Heritage Center
517 Manitou Ave. 719.685.1454; manitouspringsheritagecenter.org
Manitou Springs Penny Arcade
930 Manitou Ave. 719.685.9815
9 Capitol Hill Ave.; 719.685.1011; miramontcastle.org
Pikes Peak Cog Railway
515 Ruxton Ave.; 719.685.5401; cograilway.com
Red Rock Canyon Open Space
South at Ridge Road; redrockcanyonopenspace.org
Rockhound ATV Rentals
8825 W. Highway 24, Cascade 719.684.2408; rockhoundatv.com
514 El Paso Blvd.; 719.695.7007; sunwellness.net
ACCOMMODATIONS & RESTAURANTS
1899 Victorian Retreat
113 Deer Path; 719.685.5958; vrbo.com/458652
Agate Hill Cottages and Bed-and-Breakfast
103 Cave Ave.; 719.685.0685; agatehill.com
Briarhurst Manor Estate
404 Manitou Ave.; 719.685.1864; briarhurst.com
306 Cañon Ave.; 719.785.1000; thecliffhouse.com
934 Manitou Ave., Ste. 102 719.344.5801; creeksidecuisine.com
Mona Lisa Fondue Restaurant
733 Manitou Ave. 719.685.0277; monalisafondue.com
301 Manitou Ave.; 719.685.3755; savellispizzapastasubs.com
SHOPPING & GALLERIES
Commonwheel Artists Co-Op
102 Cañon Ave.; 719.685.1008; commonwheel.com
Darpino Studio Gallery
934 Manitou Ave.; 719.531.7972; darpinostudiogallery.com
The Glassblowers of Manitou
4 Cañon Ave.; 719.685.1555
Green Horse Gallery
729 Manitou Ave.; 719.685.0636; greenhorsegallery.com
The Olive Tap
906 Manitou Ave., #103 719.358.9329; theolivetap.com
12 Oklahoma Rd.; 719.685.1460
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Children who come into contact with children’s services, or who are subject to family law proceedings (either because their parents separate or because they are judged to be at risk of significant harm) are among the most vulnerable in our society.
Yet at a population level we know surprisingly little about them, their family circumstances and their long-term outcomes, in part because the data collected routinely about these children and their families are underused for analysis. We cannot begin to identify better ways to support these children and families without this knowledge.
The Nuffield Family Justice Observatory has invested in a family justice data partnership – a collaboration between Lancaster University and the SAIL databank at Swansea University – to try to address this gap.
Join this event to find out more about the administrative data held at the SAIL databank, the research questions that urgently need to be answered to support policy and practice, and how you or your institution can apply to access this data for analysis. The event is being held on Zoom.
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WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE — High school and college students apply for jobs at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base each summer with hopes of working in a world-class research laboratory.
Ashley Wissel, an undergraduate student from Purdue University, worked this summer in AFRL’s Materials and Manufacturing Directorate as a Pathways intern.
The Pathways Program offers federal internship and employment opportunities for current students, recent graduates and those with an advanced degree. The program offers paid opportunities to work in federal agencies and explore federal careers while completing an education. It’s one of many opportunities offered to students each summer.
Wissel discovered this opportunity through her research advisor, Dr. Daniel Evans, whom she worked with in previous years and deemed Wissel a top candidate for the position.
The goal in pairing a student with a researcher is the assurance that there will be a future workforce to meet forthcoming needs. Nurturing of future generations is also an aspiration.
Wissel’s mentor, Dr. Shanee Pacley of the Materials and Manufacturing Directorate, said that mentoring a summer student is a rewarding experience for everyone involved in the program. She also said it is of great benefit to give students the experience of working for the Air Force on research that directly supports warfighter needs.
“Ashley did a super job this summer,” said Pacley. “She is one of the most independent, self-motivated students that I have had the opportunity to mentor.”
Wissel commented that her experience far exceeded her expectations. She was introduced to many researchers who were more than willing to answer her questions and was empowered to independently perform hands-on work in the lab.
Additional networking activities were planned for the students during their tenure, including a tour of Carillon Historical Park, a 65-acre park and museum in Dayton, Ohio, which contains historic buildings and exhibits highlighting the history of technology and Dayton and its residents from 1796 to the present. Interns were also invited to attend various lunch time seminars on specific scientific topics.
“Networking and becoming friends with other students is a great opportunity because you get to learn about lots of the projects going on in the directorate and you can share advice and ideas with each other,” said Wissel.
According to student program manager Asheley Blackford, AFRL has an excellent pool of research candidates that are highly skilled and motivated. Their talents support the Air Force mission to fly, fight and win in air, space and cyberspace.
“We get students from all over the country with fresh ideas anxious to gain real world experience working alongside topnotch scientists and engineers,” said Blackford. “The students bring a fresh perspective to the directorate each summer, stimulating the diversity of thought in the organization.”
The summer program concluded with a poster session with more than 60 students showcasing their research efforts, goals and learning experiences while working in the Materials and Manufacturing Directorate.
This is Wissel’s second year in the program, and her first time working with Dr. Pacley.
“I felt very relaxed and comfortable from the first day I arrived for work, and the environment is very friendly,” she said. “Dr. Pacley really encouraged me to think critically about my project and ask lots of questions, and I am extremely fortunate to have been able to return to the program for a second year.”
These students are future scientists and engineers. Guiding them in their future career is an asset to any organization.
Full-time work is typically accomplished during the months of May through September, depending on the students’ schedules. Applicants must be at least 16 years old and enrolled in high school, a technical school or other qualifying educational institution.
Applications for several government and contractor student programs can be found at USAJOBS.gov/studentsandgrads/.
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UNDERSTANDING THE WESTERN PACIFIC REGIONAL FISHERY MANAGEMENT COUNCIL PROCESS
The fishery management system for the pelagic fisheries of the US Pacific Islands Region involves the NOAA Fisheries Pacific Island Regional Office, the NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center, the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council, Advisories Bodies to the Council and a process by which the public and diverse stakeholder input and scientific information are incorporated in the process.
The Council plays a central role in developing and amending the Fishery Ecosystem Plan for how the fishery is managed. The actions taken to consider, develop, monitor and propose amendments to the FEP is done through a transparent public process. Much of the scientific information needed for stock assessments, impacts on the ecosystem and protected species that forms the basis on which the fishery is managed is provided by the NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center. Advisory bodies of the Council play a special role in vetting fishery issues raised through inputs from scientists, public comment and stakeholder inputs.
The following section is an excerpt from the Executive Summary of the Pacific Pelagic Fishery Ecosystem Plan (WPRFMC, 2011) to describe the criteria for a Fishery Ecosystem Plan and stress why it is a central document. To find out more, review the Navigating the Western Pacific Council Process document at https://www.wpcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/COUNCIL_PROCESS_GUIDEv5_FINAL.pdf
When reviewing potential regulatory changes, the Council also draws upon the services of knowledgeable people from local and federal agencies, universities and the public, who serve on Council panels and committees.
Advisory bodies include the Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC), the Archipelagic and Pelagic Plan Teams, the Advisory Panel (AP), Regional Ecosystem Advisory Committees (REAC) and other committees.
Advisory bodies provide comments, both written and oral, on relevant issues being considered by the Council.
Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) – The SSC reviews the scientific and technical aspects of fisheries in the Western Pacific Region and provides the Council with management recommendations. SSC members are resource economists, biologists, sociologists, population modelers and other knowledgeable experts.
Plan Teams – The Council has teams of scientists, managers and industry representatives who make recommendations to the Council based on their annual review of the region’s bottomfish and seamount groundfish, coral reef ecosystem, crustaceans, pelagics and precious coral fisheries.
Advisory Panel (AP) – The Council receives advice from a panel of recreational and commercial fishermen, charter boat operators, buyers, sellers, consumers and others knowledgeable about the fisheries in the region, including indigenous fisheries. The panel includes subpanels for the American Samoa, Hawaii and Mariana Archipelagos; Pacific Pelagic Ecosystem; and Western Pacific Community Demonstration Project Program.
Regional Ecosystem Advisory Committees (REAC) – The Council receives advice from the American Samoa, Hawaii and Mariana Archipelago REACs. Each REAC brings together Council members and representatives from federal, state and local government agencies; businesses; and non-governmental organizations with responsibility and interest in land-based and non-fishing activities that potentially affect the marine ecosystem of the relevant archipelago.
Other Advisory Bodies – The Council convenes and solicits recommendations from a variety of other committees as warranted, such as its Fisheries Data Coordinating Committee, Marine Mammal Advisory Committee, Marine Protected Area Advisory Committee, Non-Commercial Advisory Committee, Sea Turtle Advisory Committee and Social Science Research Committee.
The process for improving the FEP and regulations.
The process by which the Council develops or proposes changes to regulations involves a sequence of steps with many opportunities for input and comment from the public. The Council reviews proposals, options papers, draft amendment documents, National Environmental Policy Act analysis documents, and eventually votes on a preferred alternative, which may become regulations at the end of the process.
- An issue is presented from public, advisory body, etc.
- The Council reviews the issue and decides whether to initiate analysis of alternatives
- If analysis is initiated the Council staff develops alternatives and other needed documents for review. The alternatives are reviewed by the Advisory Bodies, the Council, and the public. The Council selects the preferred alternative, initiates further analysis or decides to take no further action towards submitting a proposed amendment to the Fishery Ecosystem Plan and regulations.
- The Council’s preferred alternative is forwarded to Secretary of Commerce for review and approval.
- Draft rules published for public comment.
- The final decision is made by Secretary of Commerce for implementation of rulemaking.
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Written By ESR News Blog Editor Thomas Ahearn
On August 16, 2016, the White House announced a new round of signers of the Obama administration’s Fair Chance Business Pledge that includes Walmart – the largest private employer in the world with 2.2 million employees – to bring the total number of companies and organizations pledging to “Ban the Box” and help job candidates with criminal histories to return to the workforce to 185 employers.
According to the ‘FACT SHEET: White House Announces New Commitments to the Fair Chance Business Pledge,’ companies and organizations that pledged to Ban the Box collectively employ over 3 million Americans. By signing the Fair Chance Business Pledge, these companies demonstrate a commitment to reduce barriers to jobs for the approximately 70 million Americans with some type of criminal record by:
- Using practices such as “Ban the Box” to delay criminal history questions until later in the hiring process;
- Ensuring that information regarding an applicant’s criminal record is considered in proper context; and
- Engaging in hiring practices that do not unnecessarily place jobs out of reach for those with criminal records.
The White House FACT SHEET explains that the Obama Administration is committed to reducing barriers facing individuals with criminal records trying to reenter society. Over 2.2 million individuals are incarcerated in American prisons and jails and the majority of them will return to their communities. Improving education and job opportunities for these individuals reduces crime and helps communities.
Along with Walmart, larger U.S. employers who have taken the White House Fair Chance Business Pledge to Ban the Box include American Airlines, Best Buy, Coca-Cola, Dropbox, Facebook, Google, Hersheys, Johns Hopkins Medical Center, Kellogg Company, Koch Industries, Lyft, Microsoft, Oklahoma City Thunder, PepsiCo, Prudential, Staples, Starbucks, Uber, UnderArmour, University of Pennsylvania, and Xerox.
The White House launched the Fair Chance Business Pledge in April 2016 to encourage U.S. companies to ensure that all Americans – including individuals with a criminal record – have the opportunity to succeed by eliminating barriers for those job seekers with a criminal record. A full list of employers taking the Ban the Box pledge is at https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/issues/criminal-justice/fair-chance-pledge.
More Ban the Box Information from ESR
The Ban the Box movement that removes the box job applicants are asked to check on applications if they have a criminal record is spreading rapidly. Currently, more than 20 states and over 100 cities and counties in America have some form of Ban the Box legislation. Employment Screening Resources® (ESR) offers employers a Ban the Box Information Page that is available at www.esrcheck.com/Ban-the-Box/.
NOTE: Employment Screening Resources® (ESR) does not provide or offer legal services or legal advice of any kind or nature. Any information on this website is for educational purposes only.
© 2016 Employment Screening Resources® (ESR) – Making copies or using of any part of the ESR News Blog or ESR website for any purpose other than your own personal use is prohibited unless written authorization is first obtained from ESR.
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COVID-19 note: Photos were taken during different stages of the pandemic (or even before the pandemic began) and may not necessarily depict current coronavirus-related health and safety protocols.
To fully understand the impact Eagle Scout projects have on communities, you need to see to believe. That’s why I asked to see Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos — the same photos prospective Eagles are asked to include with their post-project report.
The latest batch of 15 projects includes a labyrinth prayer garden, a 24-foot pedestrian bridge and an ambitious effort to prevent erosion on Galveston Bay’s shoreline.
We’ve also included a non-construction project: A Scout in New Jersey led an effort to fill duffel bags with essentials and donate them to homeless families and individuals. That’s a reminder that those “nontraditional” projects have a home in this series, too.
What’s great is that you can multiply each individual act of stupendous service by roughly 50,000. That’s how many Eagle Scout projects get completed every single year.
TIP: Click/tap and drag the slider below each image to see the change.
Caleb from Virginia
Who: Caleb, Troop 1396, Lake Ridge, Va.
What: Caleb and his helpers built a memorial to honor those who created the Alternative Paths Learning School in Fairfax, Va. At the school, children with special needs learn life and academic skills, and the school needed a way to remember those who helped establish the school. They built a bench, added a memorial plaque, restored a walkway, cleaned and moved many of the existing plants, and added mulch.
Louie from New York
Who: Louie, Troop 81, Selkirk, N.Y.
What: Louie and his helpers restored veteran markers at a local cemetery. The markers identifying veterans from the Civil War, War of 1812, Revolutionary War and World War I were in bad shape. Louie and his helpers designed new markers for these wars and had them cut out from stainless steel using his father’s plasma cutter. They also provided a place to attach flags to the markers.
Casey from Indiana
Who: Casey, Troop 262G, Fortville, Ind.
What: Casey and her helpers built a 24-foot pedestrian bridge to make it easier to access a cemetery located in a local park.
Jamie from Pennsylvania
Who: Jamie, Troop 155, Trucksville, Pa.
What: Jamie and his helpers restored a butterfly garden at a local state park.
Elijah from New Jersey
Who: Elijah, Troop 187, Hamburg, N.J.
What: Elijah and his helpers built a memorial for people lost to COVID-19 at the recreational town park. The memorial includes a “pink heartbreaker” redbud tree, a bench and a plaque surrounded by a rock garden with a walking path leading up to it.
Isaiah from Virginia
Who: Isaiah, Troop 698, Burke Va.
What: Isaiah and his helpers built and installed Little Free Libraries at four elementary schools in Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia.
William from Arizona
Who: William, Troop 853, Mesa, Ariz.
What: William and his helpers restored the picnic tables and serving railing for his high school science club’s greenhouse complex.
Ryan from Texas
Who: Ryan, Troop 554, League City, Texas
What: Ryan and his helpers harvested and planted about 1,800 stalks of cordgrass (also known as spartina) on Galveston Bay’s shoreline, helping to restore the habitat and prevent erosion.
Ian from Washington
Who: Ian, Troop 16, Mukilteo, Wash.
What: Ian and his helpers designed and built an informational kiosk for the main path at McCollum Park Athletic Field in Everett, Wash.
Josh from Pennsylvania
Who: Josh, Troop 456, Sinking Spring, Pa.
What: Josh and his helpers built an 8-by-12-foot garden shed for Opportunity House, a homeless shelter in Reading, Pa. The facility can use it to store garden tools and supplies for its 56-plot garden.
Ezra from Wisconsin
Who: Ezra, Troop 1022, Sturgeon Bay, Wis.
What: Ezra and his helpers created a 110-foot raised boardwalk through a muddy portion of a nature preserve trail system at Crossroads at Big Creek, a 200-acre nature preserve. They also designed and built a boot-cleaning station to ensure that invasive species don’t enter the preserve.
Eric from Oklahoma
Who: Eric, Troop 99, Owasso, Okla.
What: Eric and his helpers installed three flagpoles, added a concrete paver path, expanded a garden and added new shrubs for Porta Caeli House, a Catholic Charities hospice in Tulsa, Okla. Eric led a fundraising effort that resulted in a donation of $2,480 in leftover funds to Catholic Charities.
Thomas from New Jersey
Who: Thomas, Troop 116, Millstone Township, N.J.
What: Thomas and his helpers designed, landscaped and installed a bird sanctuary at his local church. It contains six crosses with a birdhouse on each end of the arm, a church birdhouse, a birdbath, and two benches enclosed in a heart-shaped, rock-filled area outlined with concrete pavers.
Vincenzo from New Jersey
Who: Vincenzo, Troop 85, Andover-Newton, N.J.
What: Vincenzo and his helpers fundraised, collected, organized and managed the production of 50 duffel bags filled with necessities for individuals, families and veterans. The project, “Bags for Hope,” helped Family Promise of Sussex County, an organization that aids individuals and families who are in a homeless crisis. Each bag includes a sheet set, blanket, pillow, towel, bag of toiletries, a stuffed toy and several pairs of socks.
Jake from New York
Who: Jake, Troop 230, Oceanside, N.Y.
What: Jake and his helpers created a labyrinth prayer garden at St Anthony’s Roman Catholic Church to help parishioners reflect on life’s journey — a journey that inevitably contains many twists and turns.
See more in this series
Like these? See more here.
Learn how to submit your photos
Have before-and-after Eagle photos I can use in future posts? Go here to learn how to send them to me.
Read about the Adams award for outstanding Eagle projects
The Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award honors outstanding Eagle projects.
An Eagle Scout, their parents, or any registered BSA volunteer (with the Eagle Scout’s permission) may submit the Eagle Scout service project for consideration by filling out the nomination form found here.
Visit the Scout Life Eagle Project Showcase
For even more great Eagle projects, check out the Scout Life Eagle Project Showcase.
All photos are courtesy of each aspiring Eagle Scout and their family.
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I can picture myself now, leaned over the counter, reading my dog-eared copy of Wuthering Heights for the umpteenth time, waiting for one of my pies (voted best in the village) to finish baking to perfection in the oven. My only worries are whether I’ll have enough cakes ready for our Saturday morning book club or remembering to buy firewood for the dining room. Both literary buffs passing through and my regular customers love to see the fireplace alight– it’s the original cast iron furnace that witnessed the birth of all three Brontë sisters.
Okay, daydream over for me, but perhaps it might be the beginning of a life-changing dream for you. Since the Brontë family lived here in the early 19th century, the now-listed building has been used as a butcher, a restaurant and a Brontë Museum.
Most recently, the historic home became a popular village café called Emily’s, named after the middle Brontë sister, best-known for her only novel, Wuthering Heights, published the same year as her older sister Charlotte’s novel, Jane Eyre.
That café and the Brontë family home are now for sale privately, with an asking price of around £250,000.
Owner Mark De Luca, acquired the property in Thornton Village, West Yorkshire only a few years ago for £120,000, and spent somewhere in the region of £70,000 refurbishing it.
His café became the top rated Trip Advisor eatery in the area and customers were surprised to see him selling up so soon. De Luca told The Telegraph, “We’re not selling because the business is unsuccessful, we’re just struggling to open more than four days a week because of commitments. When we bought the property… we didn’t have two young children”.
Mark’s café, which brings in around £49,000 per annum, could be a hard act to follow, however. “Whoever buys it has to be the right calibre of person. We don’t want to sell it to a property developer from London,” says De Luca, who also runs a hairdresser nearby and will remain living in Thornton Village.
In other words, literary and history buffs with a talent for baking and making good lattés– apply here.
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This report provides an overview and update of the state of play in the Queensland biotech industry. The report is based on publicly available data plus the results of a survey that was sent to 84 core biotech companies and 68 R&D institutions (including R&D centres) in the State. The survey was conducted in December 2005. Since 2003, when the 2003 Queensland Biotechnology Report was published, the Queensland government has committed further funding under the Queensland Biotechnology Strategy. In an industry where time-to-market can be many years, it is difficult to measure concrete progress in just two years. Nevertheless, there are clear signs of progress in many areas and the industry in the State is holding its own against larger States. In addition to tracking progress within the State, the report has benchmarked Queensland internationally in areas where international data were available and were directly comparable. Where this was achieved, it shows that Queensland, along with the rest of Australia, is in its infancy in relation to commercial biotechnology developments when compared to major markets in the US, Canada and Europe. However, both Queensland and Australia have much more substantial activity than many other countries. Further, the size and strength of the biotechnology industry other countries demonstrate the potential of biotechnology to contribute to the State's, and the country's, economy. This report is divided into 9 sections, all of which cover both companies and R&D institutions. The first section covers general economic performance. The second section covers commercialisation performance. This is followed by sections on R&D performance, education/skilling and conclusions. The methodology, comments on data sources and references are at the end of the report.
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The FBI’s latest numbers showed a 17 percent increase in reported hate crimes in 2017.
But what does this actually say about the actual number of hate crimes occurring in the U.S.? Not much.
The Hate Crime Statistics Act of 1990 mandates that the FBI publish statistics specifically for crimes motivated by bias, and a broad network of state laws require that hate crimes are both tracked and prosecuted. Despite this, a variety of problems plague the implementation of these laws.
A total of 16,149 law enforcement agencies reported 7,175 incidents of hate crimes to the FBI in 2017. That means that 87.4 percent of law enforcement agencies reported zero bias-motivated crimes.
On the surface, this number seems suspiciously low, particularly when considering that the other federal survey of hate crimes, the National Crime Victimization Survey, which looks at how many people say they’ve experienced a hate crime, estimates that “U.S. residents experienced an average of 250,000 hate crime victimizations each year from 2004 to 2015.” There remains an enormous discrepancy between what victims report as a hate crime and what law enforcement agencies do.
The FBI numbers appear even more suspicious in light of the fact that, as the Arab American Institute points out, several high-profile hate crimes are not in the data. For example, Kansas reported no hate crimes for 2017, despite the murder of Indian immigrant Srinivas Kuchibhotla. Adam Purinton reportedly yelled, “Get out of my country,” before shooting and killing Kuchibhotla and wounding two others in an Olathe, Kansas bar. Purinton was caught hours later in Missouri after telling a bartender at an Applebee’s that he’d shot two “Iranians” and needed a place to hide.
Why are hate crimes underreported?
Since 2016, the investigative journalism organization ProPublica has created a national network of news organizations to document hate crimes. The Documenting Hate Project recognizes that “There is simply no reliable national data on hate crimes.”
Journalist Rachel Glickhouse, who helped found Documenting Hate, told me that the FBI data are useful in showing broad patterns around hate crimes occurrences, but there are a variety of reasons why their numbers are likely incomplete.
One problem she noted was that many police departments provide either zero or cursory training around hate crimes. In some cases, state officials were even misinformed about relevant statutes in their states. Different departments also track hate crimes differently, making it challenging to easily find data.
Buzzfeed reporters looked at over 2,400 police incident reports from 10 of the largest police departments that reported no hate crime incidents for 2016. The investigation identified “15 assaults in which the cops’ own narratives suggested that the suspect may have been motivated by bias.”
Lack of trust between law enforcement and communities that have been historically targeted by hate also leads to underreporting, says Arusha Gordon, counsel for the Lawyer’s Committee for Civil Rights’ Stop Hate Project, an organization that trains law enforcement and prosecutors on responding to hate crimes.
It’s important to work on “building trust between law enforcement and communities that have been historically targeted by hate.” For example, immigrant and LGBT communities “might not feel comfortable reporting to police because of their citizenship status or because they might have had a previously negative interaction with someone in law enforcement.”
Gordon stressed how important it is to also train law enforcement to recognize “indicators of hate.” For instance, the number 88 is a key symbol in the contemporary white nationalist movement. (The letter “H” is the eighth letter of the alphabet, so 88 stands for “Heil Hitler.”) If a property crime includes an 88 spray-painted on a building, the police officer might not understand the crime’s connection to a hate movement.
Former FBI and and Homeland Security employees have said that law enforcement doesn’t pay enough attention to racist groups or downplays hate crimes incidents to victims. For example, in December, New York City’s deputy human rights commissioner experienced a racist incident, but city police officers discouraged her from reporting it – an incident that’s part of a broader trend of undercounting hate crimes in New York.
Having studied the white supremacist movement in the U.S, I see the problems associated with the FBI’s hate crimes reporting as part of a larger issue related to FBI priorities around fighting terrorism.
Threats by far-right groups aren’t addressed with the same resources, even while they motivate a variety of bias-motivated crimes. In fact, there are no longer any Homeland Security officials dedicated to monitoring right-wing extremism.
In 2009, years before Charlottesville and a string of high-profile white supremacist murders, Daryl Johnson – then an analyst for the Department of Homeland Security – authored a report outlining the threats posted by “Rightwing Extremism.” In hindsight, the analysis predicted much of what has come to pass: a rise in hate crimes and domestic terrorism carried out by white supremacist and far-right groups, many of them former veterans.
However, a broad political backlash from conservative media and veterans groups forced the Department of Homeland Security to rescind the report. Johnson’s team was disbanded the following year.
Former FBI special agent Michael German, who worked undercover to infiltrate right-wing extremist groups before leaving the FBI in 2004, told me that law enforcement might be failing to see hate crimes as possibly part of a broader pattern. For example, if a skinhead group is engaging in organized crime, law enforcement may not see the connections between individual violent acts and never investigate the broader organization.
There are additionally a number of examples of situations when the FBI did not label criminal acts as domestic terrorism, even when the crimes fit the statutory definition. Although far-right violence does not always qualify as terrorism, it does count when it is done in an effort to change the broader political discourse.
Studies show that far-right extremists have caused more deaths than Islamist extremists since 9/11. The most comprehensive database on far-right violence in the U.S. tracked 4,420 violent incidents carried out by far-right actors between 1990 and 2012, including 670 deaths and over 3,000 individuals injured.
In a statement on the 2017 hate crimes report, the FBI said that it is “working with law enforcement partners across the country to encourage reporting of hate crime statistics.” They promise that, in 2019, they will provide training for law enforcement officers in how to identify and report bias-motivated incidents. I feel that this is an important step in working to fix the problems in the U.S. with reporting and prosecuting hate crimes.
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license.
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Environment and Gender
Environmental degradation has gendered impacts that need to be properly assessed and monitored to understand and subsequently adopt gender-responsive strategies and policies. While designing these, it is essential that measures targeting gender equality and women’s empowerment be adequately formulated and mainstreamed. Gender norms can affect the impact that people can have on the environment, and there is still a lack of women in decision-making and leadership positions regarding environmental matters.
The Environment Division carries out several activities under the UNECE Gender Action Plan (GAP) . The UNECE GAP 2020 includes objectives for the UNECE environmental intergovernmental framework, including CEP, the governing bodies of the UNECE multilateral environmental agreements, the Working Group on Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, the Steering Committee on Education for Sustainable Development, the Steering Committee of the Transport, Health and Environment Pan- European Programme (THE PEP) and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development implementation activities.
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True to its name, Natural & Kosher Cheese features the finest artisanal cheese, proudly prepared under careful kosher supervision. Our wide selection of all natural cheeses are made to the standards of Cholov Yisroel, under the strict supervision of the OK and Rabbi Weissmandle. Natural & Kosher Cheese’s signature red seal of distinction has come to be recognized as a symbol for premium quality and unparallelled flavor. With over 28 years of experience and more than 25 different varieties of cheese, Natural & Kosher is by far the most extensive and diverse line of kosher cheeses.
A: All of our cheeses are rBST free; we do not use any milk from cows injected with rBST (recombinant Bovine SomatoTropin- a synthetic hormone given to cows to boost their milk supply). *no significant difference has been shown between milk derived from rBST-treated and non-rBST-treated cows.
A: This cheese is made to the highest possible standards of... 1. Taste: we only use the best quality ingredients and production facilities. 2. Packaging: if stored properly, it will remain fresh for the longest possible shelf life. 3. Kosher: there is a rabbi at the farm and at the cheese plant from milking till the product is packaged.
A: All our cheeses are marked with a Sell-By date, see below for how long it should last once opened.
A: Once opened, follow these simple guidelines for storing cheese: Fresh cheeses –like ricotta and fresh Mozzarella- are high in moisture, they should be kept tightly sealed and used within one week, If you detect mold on a fresh cheese, discard it. Soft-ripened cheeses –like Brie and Camembert- and Semi-hard and hard cheeses- Muenster, Mozzarella, Havarti, Jacks' and Swiss etc.- can remain enjoyable for four to eight weeks if properly stored. If you do not plan to consume these cheeses within a few days after the original package is first opened, consider removing the original plastic wrap and rewrapping in parchment or wax paper, which allows the cheese to breathe. After rewrapping a cheese, store in a covered plastic container or an open resealable-type food storage bag, If you detect mold on these cheeses cut off about 1/4 inch from each affected side, the remaining cheese is fine but should be used within a few days. Very hard cheeses (typically used for grating) are much lower in moisture than other cheeses and will keep for months if stored in the same way as semi-hard cheeses. Shredded cheeses have more surface area exposed to air, and therefore lose moisture and develop mold more readily. Wrap leftover shredded cheese tightly and use within a few days. With resealable packages, gently press as much air of the bag as possible before resealing.
A: Cheese can be frozen, but we do not recommend it. Any cheese that has been frozen is best used as an ingredient. It's best to thaw cheese in the refrigerator and use your cheese within a couple of days. Freezing cheese will change the texture. Semi-soft and hard cheeses will be more crumbly while softer cheeses will separate slightly. The nutritional value will remain stable.
A: Bring (only the amount you will need) to room temperature by removing from the refrigerator for about 1 hour, out of direct light.
A: Yes. The coagulant used is Fermentation produced: no animal rennet is used.
A: Most (although not all) of our cheeses are made in California and Wisconsin.
A: Always check the label. Most of our cheeses are made Kosher for Passover all year, some of our cheeses are sometimes kosher for Passover and sometimes not, a few of our cheeses are never kosher for Passover.
A: According to most opinions the only Natural & Kosher® cheeses that are '6 hour cheese' are: Swiss, 'Sharp' Cheddar and Parmesan.
A: No. the only coloring that we use (in the Cheddar, the colored American cheese and around the Muenster) is Annatto which is derived from the seeds of the achiote tree.
A: Most of our cheeses are gluten free, the only exception is our shreds that are NOT marked as kosher for Passover.
A: By law American cheese is made by mixing and heating Cheese, Cream (maximum 5%), Water, Salt, and Emulsifiers etc.
A: By law 'Pasteurized Process American Cheese' has to contain a minimum of 80% cheese, 'Pasteurized Process American Cheese Food' has to contain a minimum of 51% cheese, 'Pasteurized Process American Cheese Product' contains less than 51% cheese, and 'American Singles' can be whatever the manufacture wants!. All the Natural & Kosher® American cheese can be called 'Pasteurized Process American Cheese', in fact our American cheese is close to 90% cheese and close to 10% milk fat, non-fat-milk-powder (protein) and water, (the reason it is done this way is this gives us the ability to make the cheese the same each time i.e. if the cheese comes with less fat, solids or water we can add more.
A: A very small amount of (tasteless) Annatto (see above).
A: We are sorry, but currently we do not sell directly to consumers.
A: Yes, ONLY when they are sick, the cow is then removed from the herd and milked separately, they will usually only be returned to the herd at least seven days after the last time they were given any antibiotics, also, when the milk arrives at the cheese factory the load is tested for even the smallest amount (parts per billion) of antibiotics, if it tests positive the entire truckload of milk must be dumped.
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I recently saw a piece of excellent spec work from some advertising students out of Germany titled “Dear Brother.” I won't spoil it for you if you haven't seen it, but the spot is moving, effective and tells an incredible story. In working to produce the spot, film students Dorian Lebherz and Daniel Titz, enlisted the support of Ashton Hinkison, a London-based agency, to get the casting right. As Lebherz says in his interview with brandchannel,
Since this spot focuses much more on character than on plot, the casting process was very important to us…[The actors] portrayed that sensible authenticity we were looking for and when they met for the first time, it really seemed as if they'd known each other their whole life.
The power and authenticity of the spot got me thinking about how storytelling is so often used in varying degrees across marketing and branding.
For most of us, some recurring character or story line has shaped at least a small potion of our experiences with advertising: the Geico Gecko, Progressive's anthropomorphized “Mayhem,” even Verizon's “Can you hear me now?” character. With the growth of social media and the increase in different media the Internet provides, this marketing technique has exploded to great effect. As Lebherz goes on to say in his interview,
“We wanted to tell a story that captures the audience emotionally in a very short period of time… We believe a cinematic story that creates emotions is always stronger than a rich assembly of different settings without storytelling.”
Let's take a look at why and how these stories can create meaningful connections with consumers.
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The lab-exchange is a marketplace protocol allowing members within the LabDAO community to exchange services with each other. While we focus on computational services in the beginning, the lab-exchange is a peer-to-peer marketplace protocol designed to handle all forms of off-chain work.
What are the key steps of the lab-exchange?
The lab-exchange can be divided into three elements, a data exchange layer, an instruction exchange layer and a value exchange layer. Consumers (Users) and Providers (also reffered to as Service Providers) communicate with each other using all three layers.
opening a transaction
Clients use the openlab command-line-interface or the openlab website to define their requested laboratory service using a standard form defined by the community and served through a REST API. The job instructions are sent to a LabDAO-hosted index service which relays the request to a series of gateways, run by trusted providers within the community. In the future, multiple permissionless index services will be available.
As a part of submitting their job instructions via the REST API, the client also posts the request as a JSON object to IPFS. The pinned JSON object is now globally visible. In case the job includes input data, these data are also exposed on IPFS using the same mechanism. Data is pinned using estuary. Future versions of lab-exchange will support threshold encryption of uploaded data.
Finally, the client deposits a previously communicated amount of tokens into the lab-exchange escrow contract and thereby opens a transaction on the ethereum virtual machine. To open the a transaction, the client references the JSON object with the job instructions that was previously exposed on IPFS.
closing a transaction
All providers of a particular service within the community receive the job instructions sent by the client (in the alpha version of the protocol clients need to specify their providers). If the provider has capacity to process a service, it checks that the client has made a deposit of the agreed upon number of tokens into the escrow contract. If the job instructions pass all checks and funds are available in the contract, a provider can claim the transaction. Transactions are claimed on a first-come first-served basis.
Once a transaction is claimed by a provider, it begins to process the requested job. The processing of jobs, just like the instruction templates, is standardized by LabDAO. In case of computational services, LabDAO develops standardized containers or adopts widely-accepted standards, such as nf-core. After processing the job, all output data is pinned to IPFS. The provider now mints a non-fungible token (NFT) referencing the generated data and the initial instructions.
Finally, after generating the NFT, the token is transferred to the client on-chain and funds are claimed from the escrow. A fixed fee of the released funds flows into the LabDAO community treasury to support further development of this open source project.
Value exchange using the lab-exchange contracts
The lab-exchange contracts are transferring value on-chain and create a shared truth about the state of submitted jobs. There are three core functions within the first version of lab-exchange:
- submitJob - this function is used by the client. It requires a client address, a provider address, the amount and kind of ERC20 tokens to be paid as well as the jobURI. The jobURI is the IPFS URI of the JSON object containing the job instruction.
- acceptJob - this function is used by the provider to accept a submitted job.
- closeJob - this function is used by the provider. It requires a tokenURI, the IPFS URI pointing to an NFT containing all data and metadata generated during the job. In the process of calling closeJob, the NFT is minted, transferred to the client and payments are released from escrow with a fee flowing into the community treasury.
The state of a job can be changed with these and other functions as illustrated below.
Data exchange using decentralized storage and NFTs
Data is uploaded and downloaded from IPFS easiest using the openlab command-line-interface.
Please note that all files managed using the lab-exchange protocol are currently not encrypted and visible around the globe
The key functions include:
openlab file push example_upload.csv
openlab file pull example_download.csv
Before starting a new transaction, clients need to make sure to have all the required data pinned to IPFS for decentralized processing.
Instruction exchange using the openlab REST API standard
Every transaction is initiated with a job instruction being broadcasted to all provider gateways. Before a job instruction is submitted, clients can list all available services on the lab-exchage, pull example forms for their service of interest and retrieve information about potential providers.
The key functions include:
openlab app list
openlab job submit
openlab job status
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In this article we summarise 75 typical Dutch foods you really need to try when you’re in The Netherlands. If you visit The Netherlands only for one day, think again to extend your stay a bit longer. We don’t want you to get sick because you ate too much 😉
Stroopwafels are probably one of the most popular and well know Dutch foods. They are thin waffles made on a waffle iron. The waffle is split in half and smeared with a caramel sauce. Then the two sides of the waffle are put together. Best is to eat it warm. If you bought the prepacked ones, you can put the waffle above your hot and steaming cup of coffee or tea. Then the caramel will melt a bit and it’s just like a fresh waffle. Enjoy!
Another famous Dutch food is bitterbal. You never eat only one bitterbal. That’s why we speak of bitterballen, the plural of bitterbal. These are deep fried golf ball shaped bites made of roux in a crunchy layer of bread crumbs. The roux mostly contains minced beef or veal but you can also find bitterballen made with chicken or even vegetarian bitterballen. Most times you eat bitterballen with some mustard. It’s real Dutch pub or party food.
Kroketten are produces the same as bitterballen, but its shape is different. They’re not round but cylinder shaped. It’s a popular lunch dish when you eat at a lunch restaurant. Kroketten are most times served with white or brown slices of bread and mustard.
Also a popular lunch dish is uitsmijter. It contains two slices of bread (white or brown) with cheese, ham and fried egg(s). Preferably eggs sunny side up.
Dutch people love drop. Well, not all of them. But most Dutch people do. It is not really typical Dutch food. In several North European countries you can also find drop (licorice). In The Netherlands you can find a lot of different kinds of drop. Zoet (sweet) or zout (salty) or something in between. With salmiak, with mint, with caramel, with honey, with everything really. Licorice can increase blood pressure. So don’t eat it too much, especially if you are a cardiac patient.
This one is hard to eat without getting your face and hands dirty, but it’s worth it. Tompouce is pastry made with two slices of thin puff pastry filled with yellow cream or whipped cream. The upper slice of puff pastry is covered in pink icing. When the Dutch celebrate Kings birthday (Koningsdag at 28th of April), the color of the icing is orange. Orange is the Dutch royal color. Sometimes tompouce it topped with some extra whipped cream.
07 Rookworst (smoked sausage)
This is a long sausage where the ends are hold together with a string. They are hanged in a smoke house to get its typical taste. The sausage can be made of beef, pork or chicken. Traditionally rookworst is served with mustard, in a bread roll or with stamppot. More about stamppot later in this list.
Dutch people like spices. Especially when used in sweet foods. Speculaas is one of the most popular ones. Especially when the Dutch celebrate Sinterklaas – the Dutch version of Santa Claus – you can find speculaas everywhere. Speculaas is a crispy cookie made with wheat flower, sugar, butter, a little milk and a lot of spices like cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, gloves, white pepper and cardamom. The spice mix is named speculaaskruiden.
09 gevulde speculaas
Two layers of speculaas (not as crispy as normal speculaas, it is much softer) with a thick layer of amandelspijs (almond paste) in between. Often eaten during Sinterklaas.
Kruidnoten are made with the same ingredients as speculaas, but they are formed in very small cookies. They are very crispy. Sometimes kruidnoten are also layered with white, milk of dark chocolat. Often eaten during Sinterklaas.
Made with ray flour and spiced with anise and sweetened with honey. They are formed in uneven chuncks and quit chewy. Pepernoten are often eaten during Sinterklaas.
12 taai taai
Taaitaai has the same ingredients as pepernoten. Taaitaai is mostly formed in special moulds in the form of dolls. It is often eaten during Sinterklaas.
During Sinterklaas time you can find a large product range of chocoladeletters (chocolate letters). Every letter of the alphabet you can find in milk, dark and white chocolate as well in all kind of luxery varieties with decorations in chocolate or candies. Before bedtime children can put one shoe next to the chimney or the front door during Sinterklaas. If they behaved well they will find a present in their shoe the next day. That can be the first letter of their name or the letter S, the S from Sinterklaas.
When you tasted these creamy sweets, you only want more! Small, hard candy, sweet and buttery.
Small, brittle candy with a strong cinnamon flavor.
16 Haagse hopjes
Small, hard candy with strong coffee flavor.
A current bun, that’s what a krentenbol is. Eat it plane or eat it with butter and (Gouda) cheese. Currents and Gouda cheese seems a strange combination, but it is very delicious.
Airy, dish-shaped, cake-like bread. A little sweet, mostly with a sticky top due to the a layer of caramelised sugar.
Bitterkoekjes are small cookies made with almond flour. They can be a bit chewy. That does not mean that they are old, it belongs a bit to the cookie.
These are crispy, oblong cookies glued together with a slightly sweet cream. Both ends of the cookie are dipped in chocolate.
Not one for people on a diet! It’s a real calorie bomb. The main ingredient is butter. That’s why it’s called boterkoek, which translates as butter cake. That’s why mostly you get only a little squared piece when you ordered it.
22 Zeeuwse bolus
This is a local treat which originates from the Zeeland province. It looks a bit like a cow pie, that is where the name comes from. It is made from a very soft dough, which is turned into a long dough roll. The roll is shaped into a bolus. After that it is turned both sides into a sugar and cinnamon mixture. When it is baked, the sugar caramelises and makes it nice and sticky.
23 roze koek
A round cake with pink icing on top. It is the same pink icing you find on top of a tompouce (number 06). Interesting fact: the pink color is made with lice blood.
Small round puffs filled with pastry cream or whipped cream, with a lot of icing sugar on top. Sometimes the puffs are also topped with chocolate sauce.
25 bossche bol
A large puff filled with whipped cream and glazed with chocolate fondant.
A kind of caky bread made with lots of cinnamon, brown sugar and nutmeg. Is often eaten as a snack and smeared with some (or a lot of) butter.
27 fries suikerbrood
This bread comes from the province of Friesland, that’s why we called it Fries. It is a compact white bread filled with a lot of sugar crystals. Very tasty with some butter.
This is bread cut in slices with a filling with a lot of currants. Nice to eat with a bit of butter.
A roll made of puff pastry filled with almond paste. On top of the roll a cripsy layer of granulated sugar.
A roll made of bread dough. Inside there is a sausage. Typical for the province of Noord-Brabant – that’s why it is also named Brabants worstenbroodje – but you can find it throughout The Netherlanders.
A deep fried skinless sausage you can find in a snackbar, a place where you can find deep fried fast food. You can also buy it at the supermarket (you can find it in the freezer) and deep fry it at home.
You can also order a frikandel speciaal. Then the frikandel is cut open in the length and covered with mayonaise and ketchup/curry sauce and chopped raw onions on top.
Deep fried Asian noodles glued together with a bit of roux, covered with a crunchy skin of bread crumbs. You can find this snack at a snackbar. Or at the supermarket and fry it at home.
The same type of snack as a bamischijf, but the noodles are replaced by fried rice (nasi goreng).
These are small snacks, shaped alike lumpias, which contains minced meat with sambal/pepper sauce. That is where the name comes from. Vlammetjes means ‘little fires’ because that is what vlammetjes do. They make little fires in your mouth. You can find it in a snackbar, but you can also find it in the supermarket at the freezer section. Then you have to deep fry it at home.
Again a very popular snack from the snackbar: kaassoufflé. It is a thick slice of cheese (Gouda) which is breaded and then deep fried.
A meatball sliced in 4 thick slices, an onion sliced in 3 thick slices, alternately strung on a satay stick and then fried. Preferably topped with pindasaus (peanut sauce).
A pannenkoek is a Dutch pancake. It is very thin and soft with a crispy edge. You can eat it plane or with all kinds of toppings and fillings, like raisins, cheese, bacon, banana or chocolate paste. In some restaurants you can have an all-you-can-eat pannenkoeken. Most of the time it is not worth it. You will be full after the first one.
These are also a kind of pancakes, but they are much smaller, fluffier and a thicker. Poffertjes are made in a special poffertjespan. A pan with small round kuiltjes in it where you can put the batter. After a few minutes on one site, they flip them over with a fork and then get them out of the pan. It is common to eat poffertjes with powdered sugar and a lump of butter.
A roll made of puff pastry filled with apple, raisons and a lot of sugar and cinnamon. On top of the roll a cripsy layer of granulated sugar. Is often eaten during New Years Eve.
Fried fluffy dough ball with or without raisons. Preferably dusted with a lot of powdered sugar. Is often eaten during New Years Eve.
This is a special kind of stamppot. You make it with mashed patatoes, carrots and onions. You can eat klapstuk with it. This is beef cut from the beef breast that has to be stewed for a very long time. So long that it melts on your tongue when you eat it.
43 hete bliksem
Also a special kind of stamppot. This stamppot is made with mashed patatoes, sour and sweet apples and onions.
44 erwtensoep or snert
Comfort food for cold winter moments. Erwtensoep is a very thick split pea soup. It is best when your wooden spoon sticks upright in the soup. Most of the times the erwtensoep is served with roggebrood (62) and katenspek (thin slices of bacon which looks a lot like Zeeuws spek (72), but has less spices in it) on the side.
A seasonal soup made of aspergous. When you want to eat freshly made aspergesoep, it is mainly available from April to the beginning of June. Especially in the provinces of Limburg and Noord-Brabant, you will find asparagus soup a lot on menus in restaurants and eateries.
A soup made of kidney beans.
47 raw herring with chopped raw onions
The smell often causes people to be reluctant to try to eat it. And if people try to eat it, some of them with still not like it because of the texture and/or taste. But anyway, many Dutch people like to eat this typical Dutch food. So if you want to eat as a Dutchie, at least you have to try.
Eat it in a traditional way by holding the herring by its tail, dip it in chopped raw onion and let the fish slide into your mouth. If you don’t want your hands to get smelly, you can order your herring as op z’n Amsterdams. You will get your herring cut into bite size pieces, with a little fork, some chopped raw onion and some pickles. Still smelly breathe though after eating it 😉
Bite size pieces of cod covered in batter and then deep fried. You eat it with remoulade or garlic sauce. The seller may ask you: ‘Wil je er extra kruiden op?” That means if you want to have extra spices on the kibbeling. The spices mostly contains paprika powder and salt.
You know fish and chips. A lekkerbekje looks like the fish from fish and chips. A fillet of cod dipped in batter and then deep fried to get a crispy skin. You can eat it plane but a lot of times they serve some remoulade sauce with it.
This is herring preserved in vinegar. You can find it in a supermarket or a fish shop (viswinkel) in a glass jar.
Vla is like liquid custard. Most traditional it has a vanilla taste. But you can find vla in all kinds of flavors: chocolate, bitterkoekjes, cream, hopjes (16), cinnamon.
A combination of vanilla vla and yoghurt, poured in a bowl at the same time.
53 Dutch apple pie
Dutch apple pie (appeltaart) is made with lots of sweet-sour apples, currants/raisins and cinnamon. On top of the pie it has a grid pattern of dough or it has a layer of crispy crumbs and sugar. It is best when it is semi-warm with a good dollop of whipped cream on top.
54 limburgse vlaai
Vlaai is pastry that consists of a thin dough base with a raised edge. It can be filled with all kinds of filling. Popular fillings are cherries, apricots, rice or apples. Sometimes vlaai has a layer of dough on top, in a grid pattern, but usually the pastry is ‘open’.
It is typical pastry from Limburg (The Netherlands and Belgium). That is why it is also called Limburgse vlaai.
This is a very dry bread. You can discribe it as a round toast. Beschuit is baked two times. First as a cylindrical bread and then cut in centimeter thin slices and then bakes again. In The Netherlands it is tradition to eat beschuit met muisjes (60) to celebrate the birth of a child. But beschuit is also nice to eat with your breakfast.
Chocolate sprinkles on bread or beschuit. Who doesn’t want that?
57 (chocolade) vlokken
More chocolate sprinkles to put in bread, but these are bigger than hagelslag.
Kokosbrood is made from ground coconut and sugar pressed in slices to eat on bread. Often kokosbrood is marbled white with pink or white with brown. There is not really a big taste difference between those two. It is mostly coconut and sugar you taste.
Sweet or sweet-sour apples are cut into small pieces and cooked (sometimes with some extra sugar) through until it is a thick spread. Appelstroop is high in iron. You can also find perenstroop. To make this they use pears instead of apples.
Muisjes are aniseeds coated with a layer of sugar. There are two types: pink with white and blue with white. You can eat it on bread for breakfast or lunch, but usually it is eaten with beschuit (55) to celebrate the birth of a child. When it is a boy you get blue (with white) muisjes and when it is a girl you get pink (with white) muisjes.
You can translate muisjes as mice. That is because muisje resemble very small mice. They have a round shape and a very small tail because of the shape of the aniseed .
These are another type of sprinkles to eat on your slice of bread.
62 fries roggebrood
Compact and heavy rye bread from Friesland. High in fibres. To eat at breakfast or lunch. Or to eat with katenspek aside your bowl of erwtensoep (44).
63 patatje mayo
Cripsy fries with a good dollop of creamy mayonaise.
64 patatje oorlog
Crispy fries covered with mayonaise, peanut sauce and chopped raw onions. Sometimes you also get ketchup or curry sauce with it. Yes, that is a lot of sauce!
65 patatje pinda(saus)
Crispy fries with a good dollop of peanut sauce (pindasaus)
Apples and sugar cooked to mush. Usually served as a side dish.
67 Smoked eel
The eel is stripped from its guts and then smoked as a whole in special smoke houses. Most of these smoke houses can be found in places around the IJsselmeer (lake).
68 filet American
Very finely grounded and lean raw beef, seasoned with salt and pepper. It is used as a spread on a slice of bread. You also have special variants like filet American with extra pepper, with chopped raw onions or with chopped pickles.
69 Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese (Goudse kaas) made from cow’s milk has the shape of a wheel. It is a typical Dutch cheese originally from the city of Gouda.
Cheese with cumin seeds.
71 friese nagelkaas
Cheese with cloves.
72 zeeuws spek
Bacon marinated with herbs and spices such as garlic, paprika, mustard, onion and pepper. Then the meat is grilled or roasted. This gives zeeuws spek the typical bbq taste.
A bread roll made of puff pastry with a flat meat ball in it.
74 Easter eggs (paaseitjes)
Small chocolate eggs usually the size of a pewit egg packed in a variety of cheerful colored silver foil. The chocolate comes in different flavors, traditional you have milk chocolate, pure and white. But you can also find paaseitjes filled with caramel, mocha, cream or even with alcohol. Traditionally eaten during Easter, although they are usually in supermarkets straight after Christmas. What almost every year causes a slight upheaval in the Netherlands ;-). “By far it is not Easter yet and already you can buy easter eggs!”
This one is quite a new dish in the typical Dutch foods list. It originated a few years ago when a hairdresser salon (Dutch word is kapsalon) in Rotterdam asked a shawarma shop to make a dish with all their favourite ingredients: fries, shawarma and Gouda cheese. All the ingredients were combined together and put into a grill. After grilling the dish has been topped with salad and garlic sauce and kapsalon saw the light of day. Nowadays it’s a very popular dish in The Netherlands. Also in Belgium and Germany you can order kapsalon now.
This list is not complete at all. But we restricted ourself to 75 for this time. Do you have another Dutch food favorites. Please write them below. Maybe we can make a Top 100 list next time 😉
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From the quarterly national accounts for Russia, the expenditure approach to GDP ("use of GDP"), production approach (output), and income approach, at current and constant prices. Quarterly from 1995.
System of National Accounts (SNA) - a system of interrelated indicators used for the description and analysis of macroeconomic processes in more than 150 countries with a market economy. SNA originated about 50 years ago in the most economically developed countries due to the need for the information needed to analyze the state of the economy, the formation of economic policy and the adoption of measures to regulate the market economy.
The conceptual framework of the SNA Russia is the "System of National Accounts", developed under the auspices of the Inter-Secretariat Working Group on National Accounts. Starting 2017, the source has implemented methodological changes based on SNA 2008, NACE Rev. 2
Some deviations from the international standards have no significant impact on the quantification of indicators and associated with the peculiarities of the Russian economy.
The System of National Accounts in Russia includes the following sectors:
The most important indicator of the System of National Accounts is the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which characterizes the final result of production activity of resident economic units, which is measured by the value of goods and services produced by these units for final use.
Gross domestic product can be calculated by three methods, corresponding to different stages of reproduction - the production, by the use of revenues and the method of formation of GDP by source of income.
GDP calculated by production method is the sum of gross value added of all industries or institutional sectors in basic prices plus net taxes on products.
GDP, calculated by the use of income is the sum of the costs of all institutional sectors of final consumption, gross capital formation and net exports.
GDP produced by the formation of sources of income is the sum of compensation of employees (residents and non-residents), the gross profit of all branches or institutional sectors and net taxes on production and imports. This method is not independent, since in accordance with the methodology, not all indicators of incomes can be measured directly and some of them are calculated by the balance method.
The production boundary defined in the SNA as all the activities of resident units of the national economy (including the activities of foreign and mixed enterprises with the center of economic interests in Russia and operating it on a permanent basis) for the production of goods and services. Production sector covers the activities of enterprises producing goods and services of both market and non-market (for free or sold at prices that are not economically significant, and no significant impact on the demand).
For GDP(I), we extend the current-priced annual and quarterly series to 1995. We construct two SA supplements, viz., total compensation of employees and gross profit of the economy and gross mixed economy.
For GDP(O), for GVA by industry at current prices, we construct SA counterparts.
Data are preliminary when first released. No revisions have been undertaken to the estimates before 1995 because of differences in the methodology and in the source data used to derive the estimates for the earlier periods. The first set of preliminary quarterly estimates are disseminated 50 working days after the end of the period and revised 80 working days after the end of the period. The set of quarterly estimates for a given calendar are finalized 24 months after the end of that calendar year, along with the annual estimates for that year.
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A refrigerator is a popular domestic machine that has a thermally insulated compartment and a heat pump that transfers heat from inside the refrigerator to the external environment so that the temperature inside the refrigerator is lower than the ambient temperature of the room.
Nowadays refrigerator is used to preserve food in almost all countries, it reduces the reproduction rate of bacteria because they cannot breed in low temperature.
Keeps the refrigerator temperature slightly above the freezing point, the temperature is kept at 3-5 degrees (37 to 41 degrees F) to keep food safe.
Any machine whose temperature is below freezing point is called Freezer.
Even before the fridge, a machine was used to keep cool, which was called icebox, but the refrigerator replaced it.
Parts of Refrigerator- Essay on Refrigerator:
Refrigerator consists of very important parts that work in the process of refrigeration as follows:
It is also known as flow control device.
An expansion valve works to control the flow of liquid refrigerant to the evaporator.
We also know liquid refrigerant by the name coolant.
The Expansion valve is a really small device and is very sensitive.
This makes sense of temperature change of refrigerant easily.
The compressor consists of a motor which pulls the refrigerant from the evaporator and compresses it to create hot high pressure gas inside the cylinder.
This is the main part that actually cools the things kept inside the fridge, it has finned tubes.
They are made of metals whose thermal conductivity is very high so that it can increase heat transfer.
It absorbs the heat from the coil when the fan blows.
In this way, the evaporator absorbs the heat of the stuff inside the refrigerator and due to this heat the liquid refrigerant is converted into steam.
Condenser- essay on refrigerator:
The condenser is mounted on the back of the fridge which looks like a wire mesh.
These are tubes made of condenser coil in which the fin is made outward.
It absorbs the heat of the gaseous refrigerant and spreads it to the atmosphere, which helps to liquefy the gaseous refrigerant.
When the heat of the refrigerant is removed, its temperature is decreases and the condensation reaches at certain temperature and then becomes steam.
We also know the refrigerant by the name of coolant, it is a liquid that keeps the refrigeration cycle running continuously.
It is a very specially designed chemical which specializes in changing the states of hot gas and cool liquid.
In the 20th century, fluorocarbons, especially CFC’s were used as refrigerants.
But in terms of time, according to the environment, refrigerant took place like ammonia, R-290, R-600A etc.
Advantages of Refrigerator:
- We can store food in the fridge for a long time and keep it free from germs.
- Some food items are get deteriorate quickly due to the outside environment, we can also keep them in the fridge and use them after a few days.
- Even if the food is not wicked outside, there is a risk of insects getting bogged down, but the food is also saved from insects inside the fridge.
- We keep drinking water, cold drinks, there is no use of drinking without cooling and in that sense, it is also very beneficial for us.
Disadvantages of Refrigerator:
- We have to keep the fridge continuously with 24 * 7 electricity and it costs a lot of electricity.
Also, read: Best EReader App
Conclusion for refrigerator Essay:
Although we use the fridge every day but pay very little attention to it, most of all we remember it in the summer season because we need cold water and a cold drink.
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As people age, their bodies undergo many changes. One of those changes occurs in the gastrointestinal tract, where a diet high in fibre can reduce complications with constipation.
This can cause problems for the elderly who must concern themselves with food that does not interfere with their dentures that have seeds or are in crunchy form.
There are some nutritious and inexpensive tips that will ensure that we are getting the nutrients our bodies need as we are growing older. It is important to consider what foods will be healthy in a time when we are growing older and our physical mobility is limited or restricted.
- Eat denture-friendly fibre through cooked or baked vegetables, high-fibre warm and cold cereals, beans, and fresh fruit.
- Drink plenty of liquids to ensure that you do not get dehydrated and to prevent constipation.
- While caloric intake should decrease, the need for vitamins and minerals stays the same or may increase as we age.
- Eat lots of fruits and vegetables high in vitamin C, A, and E; omega-3; protein; and fibre.
- Serve the meal using different colours, shapes, textures, and smells.
- Use a variety of herbs and spices to add flavour, but be moderate in salt use.
- Cut the food ahead of time for easy feeding.
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Most days Leng Feng is a mild-mannered marketing consultant. But by Friday he's ready to rev up his trusty Citroën and answer the call of the open road.
Leng - as he's known in his auto club - will tackle some 4,200 miles to Xinjiang on a 40-day trip with his auto club next month. Like a burgeoning number of enthusiasts, they go on overnight outings and, of course, talk fondly about their vehicles. "The controls in my car are kind of fancy," he says, citing a priority for buyers here that trumps horsepower and size. "I believe in the romance of the French."
The car has long been a potent symbol of "having arrived," packing a triple threat of purchasing power, style, and convenience. And, not surprisingly, it holds special allure in a country where until recently the bicycle was king and mobility was limited. That blossoming love affair with wheels is likely to make China the largest car market in the world within about a decade.
Buoyed by a vibrant economy, easier credit, and improving roads, consumers are snapping up autos in unprecedented numbers - clogging urban streets and exacerbating pollution in the process. But they're also driving a social shift founded on that most capitalist of desires: the freedom to go where you want, when you want.
"New wealth in China has generated new ways of displaying status," says Alan Wachman, a China specialist at Tufts University's Fletcher School in Medford, Mass. "The auto offers buyers mobility and status that most Americans now take for granted."
In car terms, life really began in China around the millennium. Some 1.2 million cars rolled off the lots in 2002, a spike in demand of 30 to 40 percent. That figure jumped 70 percent in 2003, to about 2 million. Last year, Chinese bought 2.4 million cars, according to official figures, and growth is expected to be about 15 percent this year, with 10 percent becoming the annual norm by 2015.
It's a dramatic change for a country that in 1985 produced just 5,200 passenger cars. Forced to import more cars as demand grew, China has shifted gears, signing a flurry of joint venture agreements with makers like now-defunct American Motors Corp., Volkswagen, and Peugeot in order to establish themselves quickly in what they saw as a key industry. [Editor's note: The original version omitted the fact that American Motors Corp. is now defunct.]
"The Chinese looked around at East Asia, and saw Japan and South Korea using cars as a motor of their economic development," says Eric Harwit, professor of Asian studies at the University of Hawaii. "The Chinese couldn't see themselves being a first-rate modern nation unless they were making cars themselves."
Currently, China trails in per capita ownership, with about 13 cars per 1,000 people, versus some 600 per 1,000 in the US. But the pace is picking up. Less wealthy consumers are getting help from China's entry into the World Trade Organization, whose tariff reductions have encouraged domestic brands to cut prices and foreign makers to produce lower-end cars.
Changing lifestyles are also a factor. Suburban sprawl means more people are commuting to their jobs - often from areas where public transportation is inadequate.
"If you live farther away, you need a car," says Huan Xiang, as she and her husband peer into a sparkling blue VW Beetle at a dealer's market in Beijing. They bought their first car in 2000 - a Chinese Red Flag. But their suburban life demands another, Ms. Huan says - and one that makes the right impression. "The most important thing is that it's very stylish, that it says something about your character," she says.
And there are simply more opportunities to drive. Most car owners still stay close to home. But China will pour almost $6 billion over the next five years into expanding some 1 million miles of roadways, to about 1.4 million miles by 2010, and building a national grid akin to the US interstates. That system will connect 90 percent of cities with more than 200,000 people, according to Professor Harwit.
All this growth, of course, is taking a toll. China is already home to many of the world's most polluted cities. Vehicle exhaust will account for 79 percent of total air pollution in China this year, according to official estimates. A national network of roads will allow goods to move more freely, but roads often become clogged as quickly as they're constructed: Beijing, for example, has five heavily traveled ring roads around the city and is at work on a sixth.
To address pollution, government officials are considering a new tax on big cars. They have announced fuel standards that will exceed American ones by 2007 and match the highest European standard by 2008. Foreign joint ventures will play a critical role in bringing in better low-emission technology - Toyota, for example, will produce the hybrid Prius in a joint venture in China.
But conservation measures are unlikely to dramatically stanch China's appetite for fuel. More than 80 cities have placed restrictions on some small vehicles, often for safety reasons, banning them from major thoroughfares and downtown areas. By 2020, the country is expected to have 130 million vehicles on the road, accounting for more than half of China's oil consumption. China has made no secret of its push to secure access to global oil supplies, something that has sparked tensions with the US.
And many Chinese are simply already enamored of the lifestyle that a car opens up. "Chinese people have a desire for a car deep in their hearts," says Song Jian, a professor of auto engineering at Tsinghua University in Beijing. When prices started to come down after WTO, he says, more could fulfill that dream.
As a result, convincing consumers to rein in their driving may be difficult. "The limitation of movement is broken down," says Wu Zhonghua, who belongs to a VW Golf auto club. His friend Lee Yuan-wei chimes in. "You can just pack a tent, bring barbecue supplies, and move," he says.
That's why Leng joined his auto club. "I feel that the atmosphere," he says, "is very democratic and free."
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Setting the Acoustic Space Switch
The Acoustic Space switch is a 3-position switch used to select the "Acoustic
Space" in which the speaker is placed—Half Space (speakers against wall, 0dB
position), Three-Quarter Space (speakers in corners or close to wall, -2dB
position), or Full Space (speakers away from wall, -4dB position). The benefits of
using this switch are explained in the following paragraphs.
The bass response of any loudspeaker will differ depending on its placement. If
the speaker is placed close to a wall, the bass will sound louder than when it is
placed on a speaker stand. The technical term for this phenomenon is called
Diffraction Spreading and can be explained as follows:
Below a certain frequency, the sound emitted from a speaker begins to change
its polar radiation pattern, from 180 degrees to 360 degrees.With the speaker
placed close to a wall, its energy can be physically radiated only forward, thereby
limiting the radiation polar pattern to 180 degrees.When the speaker is placed
on a stand, the low-frequency energy is free to radiate in 360 degrees. While
there is a theoretical difference of about 6dB in low-frequency response
between these two placements, the loss (from the wall placement to the speaker
stand placement) is, in practice, normally found to be about 4dB.
Note: At medium and high frequencies, Diffraction Spreading losses do not
occur because the front baffle of the speaker affects low-frequency energy
radiation much like a large area (like a wall). So at medium and high
frequencies, the radiation pattern is always limited to 180 degrees.
The Acoustic Space switch compensates for (Diffraction Spreading)
low-frequency loss by introducing a complimentary correction filter with the
three filter settings (0dB, -2dB and - 4dB) and allows you to place the BX5
speakers close to a wall, on speaker stands, or somewhere in between these two
(such as on a small table top) with the same resulting low-frequency output
produced from each placement.
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Watch For Signs of Rodents This Fall and Winter
Bug Busters USA encourages public awareness of rodents during Rodent Awareness Week, October 22-28, 2017
As the weather gets cooler, rodents like mice and rats look for warmth inside of homes. In fact, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) estimated 45 percent of rodent issues occur in the fall and winter. To promote public vigilance against rodents and the health risks they pose, NPMA has declared October 22-28 to be Rodent Awareness Week. Bug Busters USA is joining NPMA in this important effort by educating homeowners on the threat of rodents and how to best keep an eye out for a potential infestation.
“Not only is a rodent infestation a nuisance, but these pests are known to spread a variety of dangerous diseases, including Salmonella, murine typhus, infectious jaundice, rat-bite fever and the potentially fatal Hantavirus,” said Court Parker, COO> at Bug Busters USA “It’s important for homeowners to know how to spot a rodent infestation within their homes and to take the necessary steps to avoid these unwanted visitors.”
Common signs of a rodent infestation include:
- Droppings: These pellets are often left behind in places where food is stored, such as kitchen cabinets or pantries, as well as under sinks, inside chewed cardboard boxes, along baseboards and on top of wall beams.
- Gnaw marks: Mice are known to bite through walls, wood and wires. The damage to wiring within walls can increase the risk for a house fire.
- Nests: Rodents prefer to nest in dark, secluded areas where there is little chance of disturbance. Be on the lookout for shredded paper products, cotton, packing materials and other fabrics, as house mice like to build nests out of these materials.
- Rub marks: Rats tend to leave dark grease or dirt marks — from their oily fur — along walls and floorboards as they follow a trail throughout the home between their nest and food.
- Strange noises: Scurrying in the walls or in the attic could mean a rodent family is present. Rodents are especially fond of attics as it’s an insolated area for nest building.
If a rodent infestation is suspected, it’s best to contact a licensed pest control professional to assess the situation. For more information on signs of rodents and prevention tips, please visit www.bugbustersusa.com
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If your stove glass has broken or cracked then it will need replacing.
Start by brushing the inside of the stove door to remove loose dirt and ash. Obviously if be careful not to cut yourself if there is exposed broken glass.
Most stove doors are removable often simply by lifting the door off the hinges. If the door is easily removable then taking it off the stove will certainly make the job simpler. Lay the door face down on a handy surface. If you are doing it the house then why not lay out some sheets of newspaper so that you don't get the surface dirty.
Stove glass is usually held in place with some simple metal catches or clips that are fixed to the door with a screw or bolt.
You will need to loosen these catches. Often you only need to twist the catch to the side instead of undoing the screw or bolt. Tar deposits in the stove may well mean that that it is very difficult to loosen.
A solvent can help - apply DW40, or "duck oil", or equivalent to the catch. Let it sit a while and then gently start trying to move the catch with pliers.
As you move the catches be aware that they are holding any existing glass in place - do not let the broken glass fall on you or your hands whilst you work.
On many stoves the seal between the glass and the stove door is made using a tape or gasket.
This seal may well need replacing. We recommend you use a thermal tape (available on our sundries page) or the manufacturers own gasket.
Get the new glass and align it correctly with the stove door on top of the fire rope.
Twist the catches back into place. If you have loosened the screw or bolt then you should not over tighten these catches as you can risk cracking the glass. If they are over tight then the glass may also crack when the fire is lit as the stove door will expand slightly when it is hot.
Do not put cold liquids onto hot stove glass.
Do not over fill the fire box of your stove with lengths of wood that could potentially push against the glass when the stove door is closed.
Do not burn wood that is painted or treated - the chemicals released can sometimes damage stove glass.
Do not over tighten the catches holding the glass in place.
Make sure that when you chop kindling that it is not possible for a piece to fly off and hit the glass.
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As the world turns to computer knowledge and technologies, more and more opportunities present themselves. We are in a tech-driven society, from robotics to the Internet of Things (IoT) to machine learning to artificial intelligence. There is no greater way to take your career and expertise to the next level than obtaining a Masters in Computer Information Systems (CIS).
Holding a masters in computer information systems is a gate path to a massive category of industries. From security to finance, to software development to health, a Master’s in CIS is at the core of almost every business.
- I. What the Coursework in MS in Computer Information Systems Entails
- II. Educational Opportunities with an MSCIS
- III. Eligibility for the Master’s Program
- IV. Skills for Successful Pursuit of masters in computer information systems
- V. The Cost of Pursuing a Masters CIS
- VI. Professional Association in Computer Information Systems
- VII. Factors to Consider in Selecting a School for MSCIS
What the Coursework in MS in Computer Information Systems Entails
A master’s degree in CIS is much more practical than theory. Students will tend to work more on database management projects, computer systems, and other uses of technologies. Additionally, the program allows students to learn how to integrate this knowledge into the actual work environment.
The master’s program aims at equipping students with prerequisite knowledge for high demanding roles in technology. The program is made so that students can use current technologies in providing solutions to daily challenges.
The program also gives learners a unique opportunity to study how they can create new applications and technologies that will revolutionize the business and research spaces. Some of the core courses that the program covers include:
- Database designs
- Data Communication
- System design
- System Analysis
- Data Analytics
- Project Management
- Computer networks
- IT security
- Software development
The duration of the program is dependent on the choice of the student. Learners who choose to study on a full-time basis are likely to complete the program within two years. Generally, such master’s programs require students to complete 30 to 40 credit hours.
Typically, you will be required to write a thesis under the supervision of an advisor and principal reader within your department. In most cases, the advisor is a full-time faculty member, while the principal reader may be a part-time faculty member possessing a Ph.D.
Careers for MSCIS Graduates
Based on how the latest technologies are looming over the horizon, this degree is an excellent choice. Today, business operations in all sectors rely on information systems for better performance and efficiency. It is no wonder that graduates with a Masters in Computer Information Systems’ average salary are around $95,000.
Chief Information Officer
This position is a senior position in nearly all industries. The chief information officer (CIO) is responsible for all significant functions surrounding the IT department. Such duties may include drafting policies and procedures for the organization’s IT department. Developing new technologies and determining budgets for all IT related issues in the company.
Depending on the location, employer, and experience, the average salary is $165,519.
The duty is to oversee the computer network, architecture, infrastructure, and data security. Data managers usually work alongside top executives to develop security policies and implement information security across the organization.
The average salary is about $148,290.
This position involves supervising other employees in the IT departments. The IT directors help to identify business system requirements and implementation of policies set by top management. They also assist with budgeting and coordination of IT activities.
The average salary for IT directors is around $160 275.
Chief Technology Officers
The chief technology officer (CTO) is a high ranking position within the IT departments. The primary goal of the CTO is to comprehend and interpret technologies that assist a business to achieve its primary objective.Jobs available for graduates with MSCIS include:
- Application Development: The master’s degree equips you with the appropriate skills for web, desktop, or mobile application development.
- Cloud Administration: Graduates have the privilege of learning how to use and operate cloud networks for enhanced flow of information.
- Data Analysis: MSCIS allows graduates to generate meaningful reports from data to spur business growth and decisions.
- Database Management: The degree gives graduates the necessary expertise and tools for efficient management of information.
- Project Management: Graduates acquire competencies that allow them to design and implement IT projects from scratch.
- System Security: The biggest threat in adopting modern technologies is cyber-crime. The program will assist you in staying ahead of hackers, scammers, and other opportunists. Such criminals use fraudulent methods to access sensitive company data that may lead to dire consequences to the organization.
Educational Opportunities with an MSCIS
Finishing your master’s degree opens up a door for you to enroll for a doctorate. A Ph.D. allows you to explore and discover technological solutions for research and business challenges.
Eligibility for the Master’s Program
You require a strong background in programming, information systems, computer systems, quantitative analysis, mathematics, and software development to pursue this degree.
A relevant undergraduate degree must have a strong GPA of over 3.0 if you have no experience. Students with a lower GPA in their bachelor’s degree may also qualify if they have two to three years of experience in related fields.
Skills for Successful Pursuit of masters in computer information systems
A master’s degree in CIS is relatively demanding. It is essential to have the following skills.
- Problem-solving skills: Computer information systems assist us in solving daily problems. It is therefore critical for students to be able to solve sophisticated and complicated scenarios. Consequently, you need to be a rational thinker with close attention to details and as logical as possible.
- Leadership Skills: The program help students to understand how to manage, motivate and guide people within the IT department. Therefore, the pursuit of this degree will allow you to have proper governance to ensure policies are in place to protect sensitive data.
- Specialized Industry Knowledge: Students learn knowledge that matches the demands of various industries. The program gives you a unique understanding of information systems for particular sectors. Additionally, learners get commercial awareness and business acumen in their various fields.
- Analytical Skills: The courses will equip you with mathematical skills that enhance the analysis of data. The program exposes students to new tools and software that allow learners to analyze big data.
The Cost of Pursuing a Masters CIS
Various factors determine the cost of MSCIS. The state residency for public colleges saves students a considerable amount of money than the out-of-state tuition fee.
Another factor is online learning as opposed to traditional brick and mortar classrooms. Studying online helps to cut the cost of transportation and course materials. Nonetheless, some schools have a flat rate irrespective of the state of residence or online learning.
Some schools charge the degree based on the number of credits. Typically, the cost for each credit may be between $420 and $820. Therefore, for the entire program, students should expect to pay around $11000 to $35000 for tuition.
Professional Association in Computer Information Systems
Students should gain membership in professional associations. Here, students can gain job leads, access to networking events, and access beneficial resources such as journals or publications.
Some of the associations for CIS experts are:
- National Cybersecurity Student Association: The association enhance networking among students with a heightened interest in system security. The membership fee for students is $25 for a whole year.
- Information Systems Security Association International (ISSA): The union has over a hundred chapters throughout the United States. Members enjoy access to seminars and journals regarding CIS. ISSA also has international branches in Asia, Europe, Latin America, South Pacific, and the Middle East.
- Association for Information Systems (AIS): This association targets professionals in the research, study, and practice of information systems around the world. Its membership spans North, South, Central America, Asia, the Pacific, Europe, Middle East, and Africa.
Factors to Consider in Selecting a School for MSCIS
- Accreditation: It is vital to ensure that you select a school endorsed by the U.S Department of Education. Moreover, be keen to see that the school meets regional and global training requirements. Such accreditation will safeguard your occupation and increase your employability.
- Student Instructor Ratio: A school with a favorable class ratio will allow close interactions between the faculty and the student. Such institutions have more incredible student performance and access to support.
- Resources: The physical amenities of graduate schools are essential for excellent performance in your graduate studies. You require a library stocked with suitable books and reference materials or labs equipped with relevant tools to complete your research.
- Flexibility: Select a school that integrates well with your schedule. Suppose you are a full-time student, you may consider the traditional system of education. Online learning may be more appropriate if you are living far off from the university. Evening or part-time schooling may work best for employed individuals.
- Faculty Experience: Select a school with professors who have a track record of delivering quality education.
- Specialization: Look for a school specializing in computer technology areas of study and provide computer information systems as a single program. Such professional accreditation means that the school has met or exceeded the set standard by multiple agencies across America.
- Robust Alumni Community: Seek to find a school with a solid alumni community. Such schools have a strong professional connection that may assist you in collaborations and networking.
This article highlights on the coursework, professional associations, careers, eligibility, skills, cost and factors to consider in selecting a training institution to pursue the masters program. A Master’s degree in computer information systems offers a broad spectrum of opportunities. Students hone their skills, which allow them to stand out in the market place and compete for more exciting and challenging positions.
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Hello, I'm Catherine, I am a highly trained and experienced therapist who has a specialism in Art Therapy;
What is Art Therapy?
Art Therapy | A form of Psychotherapy
Art Therapy is a form of psychotherapy. It is not essential to use art in therapy; The use of art in the therapy room is used as a tool, aid to or form of communication and or expression in the therapy room. It can be used to help us to untie tricky emotions. It can help us process and understand ourselves, our thoughts or feelings about our past, present or future experiences/anxieties.
Art Therapy is unique in its ability to work within your window of tolerance. There is no pressure to talk or to make art in Art Therapy.It can be incredibly difficult for us to talk about our feelings or experiences sometimes. Making art can feel safer and easier than just talking. Using art helps to access parts of our brains that shut down when things become overwhelming and or traumatic. This in turn can help access, process, understand and move forward form such difficult experiences or feelings.
Art Therapy can be used to help adults, children and young people. Art therapy originally was inspired by psychoanalysis but today Art Therapy draws from many psychological theories and approaches for instance; attachment based theories, neuroscience, metallisation, mindfulness and compassion-focused. Each person is unique and Art Therapy tailors its approach to suit the needs of the individual. The therapeutic relationship and what is Brought to the therapy room is what is most important.
For Art Therapy information leaflet click to download below...
Art Therapy | Interesting and informative Video Links
If you want to know more about Art Therapy please have a look at some of the links below;
- BAAT Youtube Playlist
The British Association of Art Therapists playlist of Art Therapy videos
- Ted Talk : Art can Heal invisible wounds
- Ted Talk : Art Empowerment, the Virtue of Art Therapy
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The elbow is a junction between the forearm and the upper arm. The elbow joint is made up of 3 bones namely the humerus bone in the upper arm which joins with the radius and ulna bones in the forearm. The elbow joint is essential for the movement of your arms and to perform daily activities. The head of the radius bone is cup-shaped and corresponds to the spherical surface of the humerus. The injury in the head of the radius causes impairment in the function of the elbow. Radial head fractures are very common and occur in almost 20% of acute elbow injuries. Elbow dislocations are generally associated with radial head fractures. Radial head fractures are more common in women than in men and occur more frequently in the age group of 30 and 40 years.
The most common cause of a radius head fracture is breaking a fall with an outstretched arm. Radial head fractures can also occur due to a direct impact on the elbow, a twisting injury, sprain, dislocation or strain.
The symptoms of a radial head fracture include severe pain, swelling in the elbow, difficulty in moving the arm, visible deformity indicating dislocation, bruising and stiffness.
Your doctor might recommend an X-ray to confirm the fracture and assess displacement of the bone. Sometimes, your doctor might suggest a CT scan to obtain further details of the fracture, especially the joint surfaces.
The treatment of a fracture depends on the type of fracture.
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May begins and the world here turns from Spring into summer. Mostly it is overcast with few sunny days, little rain – and there is a constant cold wind. But despite that, the crab apple and the Victoria plum trees are full of white blossom, and the azaleas and rhododendrons give the garden some magnificent colour! No matter how cold it feels, the colours warm me!
Even the dark and threatening sky can’t take away from the colourful world around us. There is such a lot of rape seed planted here this year!
In the rockery the delicate acer bushes have been suffering from so little rain, so we’ve been watering them carefully to keep them growing! Caught here is a burst of late evening light.
As the month started the crab apple tree began to turn a deep pink – a sure sign the blossom is on its way. Caught in the late sun, every branch and twig is glowing with the promise of the visual delight to come.
As the weeks pass the flowers open, and the evening air is filled with a scent of almonds. Such a beautiful extravaganza of pinks and white. When the sun catches them, the delicate pinks and white of the flowers really shine.
In the wider world the rape seed and barley fields set patterns of yellow and green that fill the world. Sometimes it feels like moving through a colourful jigsaw.
The skies might be full of stormy signals, but the rainfall is still very low, sometimes nothing – at most 23 mm over an entire week.
But the garden is a riot of colour! This is the best time of year, when all the rhododendrons and azaleas are in full bloom. We planted an entire hedge of yellow Azalea Luteum some 6 years ago.
The Azalea Luteum were expensive plants, but they are the only azaleas that have a scent … and so far they have weathered all the storms and winter freezes.
And indoors? I’ve had little time for either painting or photography, as we have our friend, Laurie Kern across from America this month. But I am reading about the history of colour – fascinating!
The months of April and May have both been shaped by Laurie’s visit. It is so long since we had anyone to stay, even for a few days! So the spare room needed to be prepared, and an enormous amount of ‘stuff’ moved into loft, sheds, and other spaces!
Yes – Laurie arrived early in the month, and planned to spend 10 days walking the Moray Way, over 100 miles in all. But she fell and damaged her hip, and had to return early to rest and recover.
On our way up the coast to deliver Laurie to the start point for her walk, we called in at Cullen, and I had the chance to shoot the sea there … it’s been many months since we had that delight!
It has been such an eventful and packed month, it seems to have flown past! As we move towards June, we are planning a long rest, some time to catch up with the garden and with painting, and maybe some more outings to our coast and local beauty spots!
As I approach watercolour painting for a second time, after a long break, why have I chosen Cezanne as my guide and teacher? Well, his watercolours are mainly either landscape or still life – the two areas I am interested in. Yes – but it’s more than that. He painted hundreds of watercolours, but rarely displayed any. Maybe he thought they were inconsequential (in his day watercolour was seen as a second-rate medium) – maybe he used them to think about a subject – maybe they were a personal passion, and private. I can’t say. But to me they are more ‘alive’, more vibrant than his finished oil works. To me they express his soul in a way that moves me, and I want to learn from them. But I need to dig deeper into why they draw me, and leave me breathless in admiration. If I look at the photographic work I do, there may be some clues. The camera lens can do so much. A macro lens can show details that escape the naked eye. A landscape lens can record the scene before me accurately. Specialist lenses like the Lensbaby can distort the image in surprising ways. I enjoy all of those capabilities, but I don’t want to reproduce them in paint! But some of the qualities and effects I seek through the lens do resonate when I look at a Cezanne watercolour:
Minimalism He can take a landscape and extract the essence of the scene. With delicate strokes he can suggest an entire landscape with a minimum of paint.
Light The paper is rarely if ever covered in paint. The white of the paper shines through, and allows the subject room to ‘breathe’…. to suggest rather than reproduce the subject in detail.
Use of colour The closer you look, the more you realise that the colour choices he makes are quite amazing. And the variations in tint and brightness make the subject vibrate and sing!
These are just three of the things that draw me to study Cezanne. I want to discover how he can paint a watermelon, an onion, a knife or a carafe and be both a suggestion – an impression – and also jump off the page as so alive I feel I could reach out and touch it!
So some research was called for! I needed to find out how he created the watercolours, and then start to study them carefully!
Luckily I came across some information about the palette he used. It comprised just 3 colours – lemon yellow, cobalt blue, rose madder (genuine). To save having to mix them each time – I added yellow ochre and burnt umber.
And I made up a small box of the same colours. OK I added one of my own favourites – Payne’s grey for darker lines. The plan was (and still is) to work on copying Cezanne using his palette.
After the deluge that closed July, the whole garden has sprung into life with renewed vigour! The months of little or no rain saw the blossoms fall early, and growth severely limited. Now there is a sense of catching up with our chaotic year of 2021 – an overlong winter, cold and frosty Spring, and dry summer. Not too promising! But we even have hopes that the Victoria plums will revive and fatten – fingers are crossed! There is sense of optimism as we approach August, Covid numbers are down to quite low levels – we might finally see some summer weather – and there is the promise of some return to ‘normal’ pre-pandemic life!
High under the eaves, above my bedroom, we have the ‘homes’ of our summer visitors – barn swallows. This year they have been very busy! We suspect that their first brood didn’t survive the late and long winter, as there were no signs of new life apart from the eggshells. But since then there have been at least 2 more broods, with copious bird droppings adorning the honeysuckle that grows below them 😊 I can see the shadows of the swallows against my bedroom curtains, as they swoop up and into the nests, feeding the young. Some mornings there seem to be dozens of them circling and zooming in to the nests. I watch them with amazement! And through August we have seen a new nest, and a first brood appear under the eaves at the side of the house! They are spreading their wings – quite literally!
I was given a miniature vase years ago – a blue one I use often use, with a few small flowers, in my still life photography. I’ve never found another so small and so photogenic …. until now! They are hand-thrown and beautifuuly glazed. There’s a link here to a video of how they are made. I am having fun shooting them!
And by the middle of August I have started driving again! I need to keep my driving skills up-to-date. The very long and hard winter meant I avoided driving in such difficult conditions. Since then we have had our two Covid vaccination shots, each of them takes away energy, and has left me more tired – not good for the low energy levels from my long-term PVS/ME. But with Mike’s back problems I figure it is wise to make time and find the energy to polish up my driving. So a few early morning sessions at weekends have got me feeling safe and confident – though the energy has only taken me to Turriff a few times!
Since Laurie introduced me to the delights of Japanese snacks, cakes and pancakes I have been enjoying adding to my range of eating experiences. And I confess to being well and truly hooked! Just like here, it is the small, traditional artisan makers who produce the best flavours. This lovely delicate momoyama snack is just one example.
August has been a poor month weatherwise, with little rain to help the crops or our garden! And there has been even less sunshine – the skies have been a leaden grey most days. So we are relieved, as the month draws to a close, to finally see the small wild bees returning and swinging in the breeze on the lavender. Usually the garden is buzzing with activity, but everything is late this year – and insects, especially bees and butterflies are here in much smaller numbers.
And finally, as the month ends, I have to include a Covid reality check at the end of August.
Covid-Delta numbers quadrupled during August! Yes! We started the month feeling optimistic about the progress we had made against the Covid-Delta variant. But as August ends things are running madly out of control here!! Our schools have been back 2-3 weeks now, and colleges are ready to return. And this is all on top of a summer of football, sporting and music festivals, and now the Edinburgh festival.
Previously Aberdeenshire had seen low infection rates – but in the past month infection numbers have more than quadrupled!! August 1st – 230 cases reported a rate of 88.2 per 100,000 August 31st – 1,159 cases reported a rate of 444.4 per 100,000 VERY locally we have usually had weekly numbers too small to count (0-2) with a max of 3 and an occasional 4. As the month draws to a close we have 25 reported cases.
It seems that most hospitalizations are of younger age-groups, mostly unvaccinated or with a single vaccine. But the authorities won’t give the go-ahead for school-age children to be vaccinated yet. And about 1/3 of hospital admissions are among the older and double-vaccinated groups. ICU figures are slowly creeping up, but so far deaths remain low. But there is no idea of what long-term damage there could be from Covid-Delta itself. The Scottish Govt. is holding its breath and hoping that we can ride out the current wave. But already the demands on hospitals are forcing them to cancel non-urgent surgery etc. as the wards are filling up again with Covid cases.
On which happy note we end August! September means we are moving into autumn and winter weather (with more indoor activity). So it looks like we will remain essentially self-isolating and relying on masks and keeping away from any crowded places. But before we move on to September, a look at my Flickr activity for August. I post regularly to Flickr, with a mix of macro, still life, landscape and experimental images. And as the month ends I create a collage for each month. They act as dividers in the flow of images, and also as a reminder to myself of what I have been up to over the previous weeks!
As January begins we are in a worse place with COVID than we ever expected to be! The virus is mutating, and the more it spreads, the more opportunities it has to create variants that will make it more successful. We have vaccines already rolling out, but mass vaccination is a daunting and long process – and all the while there is the threat of a mutation that the vaccines cannot combat. Our current mutation (B 1.1.7 – the Kent variant) is thwarting all attempts to contain it. It is filling the hospitals to overflowing, and with a younger age profile than we have seen.
Those aged 60+ are highly vulnerable now, not just the 80+. So we start the year with an almost total lock-down across mainland Scotland, reinforced with travel bans entering or leaving the country. Needless to say the general background stress level is high, even though we, personally, are as well protected as possible. The change in the age profile has lifted us both into an earlier group of the vaccine. Hopefully February will see us getting the first dose.
So, while keeping track of the local and national progress of the pandemic, I am trying to keep a clear eye and close focus on the beauty that lies all around me, and close at hand! We’ve had some wonderful red dawns … and I grab a camera and capture the view as the sun rises over the far hillside! The weather has been cold since the start of the year, with overnight deep freezes that mean icy roads and some freezing fog too.
Before the lock-down we drove to Inverurie to fill up the car at our nearest ‘pay-at-the-pump’ filling station. The ice and fog made for a beautiful sight but a treacherous drive! And January 7th and 8th saw our first real snow event of the winter!
It started overnight, and the street light allowed me to watch the snow swirling as it fell silently. I wondered if it would all be gone by the morning …..
…. but the delight of sunshine and crisp dry snow made a white wonderland of our world! As the month progressed we see-sawed between deep freeze and torrential rain. The ground was either a muddy mess or a frozen muddy mess! So I decided that it made good sense to look for some inspiration in the garden, and began shooting some things I usually overlook. One of these is our crab apple tree. The blossom is gorgeous in Springtime, but the fruit is usually ignored, both by the birds and by me too! I brought indoors a few of the last apples hanging tenaciously to the tree …..
And we finally DID make a few trips to Tesco in Inverurie! We needed to fill both cars with petrol, and it is the only ‘pay-at-the-pump’ place we know. And along with the petrol I also raided the store for fresh cut flowers. They lift my spirits so much with their beauty, and also inspire me to reach for my camera and my paintbrushes.
Then, just before the month ended, we drove to Fyvie Castle. It is under 5 miles if we drive the narrow road over the hill – but with snow and icy roads we took the longer route using the main road. There is still lockdown, and the request is not to leave home, but there comes a point where the need for exercise and fresh air is paramount. Regular exercise keeps the muscles in shape, and that is essential. And our village only offers one pavement to walk along – and walking on concrete is not good if you have a bad back or hip! So we took cameras, and went to see if the grounds remained open during this lockdown! They were indeed open, but the parking area was closed as it was too icy to approach. We managed to walk across the lawns, all icy and crunching underfoot. I took an infrared camera, wanting to see how winter looked through the IR lens.
We couldn’t do much, as the grounds were so icy and slippery. Even the loch was frozen! But the visit was a real tonic – and along with the flowers it marked a high point of January.
And so to the collage of all the shots – indoors and outdoors – that I posted to Flickr this month. In 2020 I used these monthly collages as the page header. As a change I think I might use them as a ‘footer’ instead of a ‘header’ from time to time!
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How to read your electricity meter
As the new meter standard in North America, your advanced meter wirelessly transmits information about your total electricity use to us, helping to improve the efficiency of our electricity system while providing you with a variety of benefits:
- More choice. You can choose your billing date and get your bill monthly instead of every two months.
- Energy conservation. You have the ability to see how much electricity you use and when (weekly, daily and hourly) through Account Online. This can help you make decisions about when to use appliances and save on energy costs. And with access to tools like in-home displays, you can better monitor and manage your use.
- Improved power outage response. Advanced meter technology allows us to respond more efficiently to power outages, getting your power turned back on as soon as possible.
- Loss prevention. Advanced meters make it less costly for us to deliver electricity by preventing millions of dollars in electricity theft and reducing meter reading costs.
Reading your electricity meter
Different information will cycle through the advanced meter display every six seconds. You’ll see:
- the electricity you use in kilowatt hours (kWh)
- your service voltage
- system and diagnostic information
When displaying the total amount of electricity you’ve used since the meter was installed, the smaller numbers on the left side of the display will read "401" with the larger numbers on the right showing your total kWh use.
If you’re supplying electricity back to FortisBC through our net metering program, the amount of electricity you’ve supplied into the system will be displayed in kWh beside "402."
The service voltage will display beside "477." The number will depend on the type of service you have, for example 120 volts or 240 volts.
For larger services, the display will also show the peak amount of electricity used during the billing period. That figure will be used to calculate the demand charge when applicable.
If you’ve chosen the radio-off option, the display will flash "RF optout" between every cycle.
Other information will also be displayed to help us access system and diagnostic information.
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