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Even the most experienced investors have felt unnerved by the recent market sell-off. To help calm nerves and foster a long term perspective, here are our answers to some recently asked questions. Is the recent market decline the start of another major bear market? Many of the world’s stock markets are already in bear market territory which is generally defined as a decline of 20% or more from recent highs. While the S&P 500’s 13% decline looks pretty good against this backdrop, the broad U.S. market has seen a steeper sell off. We don’t have a crystal ball, but we don’t think a prolonged and deep downturn is likely. Since 1926, the S&P 500 has witnessed 10 bear markets. In eight of these cases, the economy was in recession and in five, stocks were richly priced. A recession does not seem likely at this point (see below) and valuation levels, particularly after the recent downturn, are not extreme. So, is a U.S. recession likely? Recessions are notoriously difficult to forecast but we don’t see one on the horizon today. To be sure, there are soft spots; weak oil prices and the strong dollar are weighing on industrial production and productivity measures seem stuck in low gear. But a number of offsetting factors should support modest growth going forward. Jobless claims are at low levels (see chart below) and wage gains solid. Housing and auto sales are humming along and the large decline in energy prices should fuel healthy consumer spending as we move through 2016. Finally, government spending at both the federal and local level should provide a tailwind. Any deterioration in employment and wage data might change our opinion but for now, the all important U.S. consumer looks pretty healthy. If the U.S. economy is in relatively good shape, why are markets in such disarray? Financial markets hate uncertainty and there is plenty of that to go around today. The decline in global energy prices, while a net benefit for much of the world, is upending long standing political and economic relationships. China’s economy is clearly slowing and no one really knows by how much. Here at home, a possible shift to more populist politics and Federal Reserve policy has everyone guessing. The appeal of safe-haven assets in this uncertain environment has sent stock prices and interest rates down and widened credit spreads. Expect volatility to remain until some of these issues are resolved. What about interest rates? As a result of all this uncertainty, investors are now expecting no more than one rate increase this year. This “lower for longer” assumption could help support stock prices as those with cash, once again, turn to equities as the best of a bad bunch. What should I do? Large market movements cause portfolio weightings to move off target levels. Rebalancing back to established targets is exactly the kind of buy low, sell high approach that fuels returns. There may be other good reasons to adjust your investment approach but shifting allocations in reaction to market movements is rarely a winning strategy. Why? In order to be profitable, investors need to get two decisions right: when to sell and when to buy back in. For the vast majority, reinvesting at market lows just when stocks appear most unattractive is too emotionally difficult. Most investors are far more likely to buy back in “when stocks look good” (i.e., when they have already gone up in price). Our recommendation is the emotionally difficult approach (see page 1) of sticking to a well-thought out investment strategy through market ups and downs.	<urn:uuid:75111725-3693-42f6-b9b1-32d89d4e5548>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://hansondoremus.com/your-questions-our-answers/	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572161.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815054743-20220815084743-00473.warc.gz	en	0.964815	739	1.59375	2
Treating a child's physical issues makes it easier to tackle their mental health problems, according to Laura Longstreet, CEO of the Belmont Behavioral Hospital, a behavioral and psychiatric facility on Monument Road. She says the hospital is partnering with Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to have CHOP doctors at Belmont five days a week, to manage such health issues as asthma and diabetes. "Once their physical health was managed they were able to really work on behavioral health coping skills. They started to participate actively in treatment and a lot of them had a renewed self confidence as well," she said. She says before this, medical doctors would be brought in on an as-needed basis, but doctors had no relationship with the child and no knowledge of his medical history.	<urn:uuid:19fc7fa5-67b4-47b7-945b-434566a25b35>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/articles/news/behavior-health-center-partnering-childrens-hospital-treat-entire-patient	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573104.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817183340-20220817213340-00473.warc.gz	en	0.989818	154	2.171875	2
Poor Sense of Direction Is Associated With Constricted Driving Space in Older Drivers Turano, Kathleen A. Oxford University Press The aims of this study were to determine whether perceived sense of direction was associated with the driving space of older drivers and whether the association was different between genders. Participants (1,425 drivers aged 67–87 years) underwent a battery of visual and cognitive tests and completed various questionnaires. Sense of direction was assessed using the Santa Barbara Sense of Direction (SBSOD) scale. Driving space was assessed by both the driving space component of the Driving Habits Questionnaire and log maximum area driven. Analyses were performed using generalized linear models. The SBSOD score was lower in women than in men and significantly associated with log driving area in women but not in men. The SBSOD score also showed a significant association with women’s self-reported driving restriction. The findings emphasize the need to explore the role of psychological factors, and include gender, in driving studies and models. ACESSO AO ARTIGOhttp://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=2670254 - Age of first alcohol use and opinion about dui enforcement are associated with drinking and driving in Brazilian drivers - Dyspnea is associated with poor physical performance among community-dwelling older adults: a population-based cross-sectional study - TRANSHIATAL ESOPHAGECTOMY IS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH POOR QUALITY LYMPHADENECTOMY - Reduced expression of alpha catenin is associated with poor prognosis in colorectal carcinoma. - Drug use and driving behaviors among drivers with and without alcohol-related infractions	<urn:uuid:9b93eeb1-a593-4587-b7fb-36fbdffbd3c6>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://www.academicoo.com/artigo/poor-sense-of-direction-is-associated-with-constricted-driving-space-in-older-drivers	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573908.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20220820043108-20220820073108-00272.warc.gz	en	0.93517	383	2.171875	2
If you purchased the last minute tours to Georgia in order to enjoy the ancient cathedrals and churches, then you definitely need to visit the famous Gelati Monastery.You can get here by car, having left from Kutaisi. The road, the duration of which is only two kilometers, it will not take long. This monastery notice many tourists already at the entrance to the town itself, as an architectural gem located on a hill. The beauty of this monument is appreciated not only guests of the country, but also representatives of international organizations such as UNESCO has assigned high status to the monastery in 1994. Today, historians unanimously claim that the founder of the monastery is the famous monarch David ordered the construction in 1106. Numerous documents say that over the next centuries, the rest did not give the invaders a monastery and various natural disasters. For example, in the mid-fourteenth century Mongol invasion completely erased it from the face of the earth. Despite this, the Georgian rulers did everything possible to restore it, for example, George VI has spent a lot of effort to restore the shrine. When it seemed that hard times for the temple had passed away, the fate prepared for another tough test. The authorities have decided to turn the religious building in entertainment. Only in the middle of the eighteenth century, the monastery returned to its original purpose. Since then, the monastery has worked Theological Academy, a large library was opened and so on. For many decades of the walls of the complex there were many well-known national philosophers, writers, poets, and so on.	<urn:uuid:77d0b522-eea9-472d-9926-4b2d6fe4cc2d>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://eastroute.com/de/georgiya/national-gelati-monastery/	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572304.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816120802-20220816150802-00473.warc.gz	en	0.969096	317	2.1875	2
STEM industries providing unique Tuesday was International Women’s Day (IWD), a day where we imagine a gender equal world. A world that’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Serimax celebrated with the rest of the world women’s achievements and raised awareness against bias and together as a company we strive for equality every day. Here at Serimax we discuss with Christel, our Project Department Manager and now, a sponsor and mentor for the Elles Bougent movement about how she is supporting young women and working towards a future full of inclusivty. Elles Bougent’ history began in 2005, when two industrial companies realized that they had a lack of female presence. In short, this lack of female talent in such industries enabled this project to be born with a mission that is clear and simple: to attract more young women who are thinking about and planning their educational and professional career. Elles Bougent wants to make young girls aware of the diversity of professional opportunities available in the STEM industries. Christel discusses with us what it’s like being a woman in the welding industry and how she will help the association Elles Bougent share with other young women the importance of female talents in the male-dominated engineering industry. With women making up only 13% of the engineering workforce, Christel was invited to an event in the Picardie region in order to promote careers in engineering to 40 young women from the Lycée Jean Calvin in Noyon. Currently the high school is composed of 80 % boys in the scientific and technical sectors and only 20 % girls. So, the aim of the day was to show just how interesting and stimulating it really can be studying and then going on to work in scientific and technical industries. The budding young girls came to listen to Christel and 3 other female mentors share their experiences about career choices and why they feel so strongly about working in STEM industries. Christel, presented her academic and professional background (including 20 years in various positions at Serimax), what motivates her (team and project management, challenges, operational excellence) as well as a message that: “Being a woman of science should be considered an asset” Christel goes on to say: “An asset in a professional career based on motivation and extraordinary passion, but also an asset for the company, because a woman brings a different vision, a transversal and versatile way of managing and solving problems”. There was a morning of workshops, and the girls had an opportunity to ask various questions and take advantage of Christel’s career and motivation. “It was a very rewarding experience for me. I hope that the girls appreciated these simple but what I hope were, motivating discussions, and will confirm their enthusiasm for scientific and technical studies and professions!” For more information about the Elles bougent society visit their website: https://www.ellesbougent.com/ and if you want to know more about IWD visit the website here https://www.internationalwomensday.com.	<urn:uuid:74e741f9-e71e-4b86-a111-a210abc7f64c>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://serimax.com/2022/03/08/stem-industries-providing-unique-opportunities-to-both-men-and-women/	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571989.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813232744-20220814022744-00473.warc.gz	en	0.948969	649	1.960938	2
Atelier Zeinstra Van der Pol Liesbeth van der Pol This sturdy housing block stands on the site of a former coal storage depot, part of whose remaining walls has been worked into the basement. The architecture nods to the site’s industrial past. There are 110 dwellings in the stepped, recessive building, ranging from studio apartments on the ground floor to penthouses on the top level. All units are reached by lifts and stairs in five internal wells and boast broad conservatories on the south side. On the north side of the central courtyard are two small conventional industrial buildings in a garden court atop a half-sunken parking basement.	<urn:uuid:cfb3c411-9b12-4b4b-8e41-ee0ac3404b4f>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	http://www.architectureguide.nl/project/list_projects_of_architect/arc_id/1217/prj_id/2267	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571745.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812170436-20220812200436-00473.warc.gz	en	0.905116	179	1.53125	2
Radioactive materials occur in nature. However, they can also be created artificially and used in medicine or research, or in nuclear energy to generate electricity. There are stringent security requirements for handling radioactive materials because they can pose a danger to people and the environment. Information about Rights & Duties Anyone wishing to hold a professional title in one of the following health care professions requires a permit: - health care worker and nurse - technical assistant in medicine - speech therapist - occupational therapist - medical bath attendant - geriatric nurse - geriatric nurse or nurse's aide You must have completed the prescribed training and passed the state examination in the Free State of Thuringia. You must prove that you are suitable in health terms for the exercise of the respective profession and that you have not been guilty of any behavior that would make you unreliable for the exercise of the profession. You must send a notification of the transfer, receipt, other presence or leakage tests of high-activity sealed radioactive sources to the HRQ register. You may apply for a new social security card if you have lost your card, damaged it, or if it is no longer readable.	<urn:uuid:0962fbfb-00ff-4aae-87e9-7b21c6dc6051>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://verwaltung.bund.de/leistungsverzeichnis/EN/lagen/1170000/sublagen/1170300	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573104.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817183340-20220817213340-00473.warc.gz	en	0.920147	267	2.171875	2
ipopba - stock.adobe.com The government has launched a “bureaucracy busting” strategy for the NHS, aiming to streamline processes, including reducing duplicate data requests. The strategy sets out a series of plans on how to reduce the amount of paperwork and forms that NHS staff have to deal with, and aims to improve the way data is collected and shared. It said the Covid-19 pandemic has seen a lot of positive change in harnessing the power of data across the health and social care system, and the government wants to build on that approach. One of the key priorities is optimising data requests and data sharing. Before the pandemic, NHS organisations spent a significant amount of time fulfilling data requests from bodies such as NHS England and Improvement. In the Department for Health and Social Care’s (DHSC) call for evidence, on which the strategy is based, respondents said there was a lack of “joined-up thinking between organisatons”, which led to multiple requests for the same data in different formats. When the pandemic hit, many of these requests were suspended. “Where data collection was vital to the pandemic response, existing powers were used to publish notices requiring health and care bodies to share data to help manage and control the spread of Covid-19 within local systems,” the strategy said. “This has raised questions about how we can optimise the value of our data through focusing on collecting the most important information and enabling it to be shared widely and used many times, thus minimising time-consuming or duplicative data requests.” Announcing the strategy, health and social care secretary Matt Hancock said that although rules and regulations have their place, they can also stifle innovation and “damage morale”. “Learning from the first peak, in July we set up a call for evidence on reducing bureaucracy in the health and social care systems, and I mean the system as a whole,” he said. “We engaged with staff on the front line and spoke with dozens of stakeholder groups. “The contributions we received have been so vital in lifting that X-ray up to the light, and illuminating those daily irritations that make people’s lives harder – like onerous clearance processes, complicated appraisals and slow discharges. And of course the changes we need to make don’t always have to be big. In the pandemic, we’ve seen that little things can make a big difference, for instance letting doctors and nurses communicate with patients securely over WhatsApp or providing single logins across multiple different computers.” The strategy also said that when organisations ask for data, it has to be used in a way that maximises benefit to patients, while also reducing the burden on staff. It also called on national and local leaders to “drive systematic change to reduce the drivers of repetitive data requests and build a trusting culture, leading to a reduction in assurance requests”. During the pandemic, the NHS worked with suppliers Microsoft, Palantir and Google to build the Covid-19 datastore, which is managing data requests. But the work caused controversy, particularly among privacy campaigners. In the next few months, NHSX will launch and implement a data strategy for health and social care that will “capitalise on the good practice from the response to Covid-19 by building on the permissive approach to data sharing, such as the use of control of patient information (COPI) notices, while protecting the need for patient confidentiality”. It added: “The strategy will set out a vision on how we can share data effectively and efficiently, for the benefit of better patient outcomes and to reduce burden in the system.” Read more about the NHS and technology - All 950 NHS, social care, private sector and local authority organisations have migrated from the legacy N3 network to the Health and Social Care Network. - The pandemic has increased use of technology across the NHS, but how has it been received by clinicians, and how has it impacted daily life for NHS organisations? - A forecasting tool based on machine learning is to be used by the NHS to identify Covid-19 hot spots and manage post-crisis spread. The DHSC will also consult on changes to primary and secondary legislation for data collection to be able to continue using the process changes made during Covid-19, while NHSX will work to simplify information governance (IG). In October 2020, NHSX launched an IG online portal, which is home to simplified guidance, as well as a “red tape challenge” to refine existing IG guidance to ensure it is consistent. “NHSX is convening a new Data Alliance Partnership, bringing together key bodies such as the Care Quality Commission, NHS Business Services Authority, Public Health England and NICE, to agree principles on data collection, sharing and use to minimise the burden of data collection and processing,” the strategy said. “It will facilitate increased access to data by making aggregate/anonymised data accessible by default, for legitimate purposes and within existing legislation.” By September 2021, NHSX expects all areas of the country to have a “basic minimum viable shared care record solution”, focused on integrating GPs and NHS trusts providing direct care. All social care providers are expected to have access to digitised records that are interoperable with shared care records by 2024. “NHSX will also support the sector by enabling all local areas to access linked health and care data to a standard national specification,” the strategy said. “NHSX will facilitate the exchange of standardised care provider records with the NHS, breaking down the barriers between health and social care.” This is a far stretch from the “paperless NHS by 2018” target originally promised, and a recent Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report said it was “alarmed at how little progress has been made against current ambitions”. The PAC report said NHSX is aware there is a long way to go to achieve the new target, and added: “Despite being recognised as essential to managing patient care, there has also been a lack of progress on interoperability (seamless sharing of data). “Only three out of the 10 standards for interoperability so far identified by NHS Digital were ready by May 2020, and the national bodies are unable to tell us how many are now ready.” The NHS strategy said NHSX will accelerate the deployment of shared care records, and drive uptake of basic technology in social care. “This includes connectivity, hardware and digital social care record software to deliver immediate productivity and quality gains,” it added.	<urn:uuid:7dfa8291-1a70-4ba5-a4d4-e994f32c1a38>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252492680/NHSX-to-launch-data-strategy-for-health-and-social-care	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572304.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816120802-20220816150802-00473.warc.gz	en	0.952512	1,406	1.5625	2
About Brenda Laurel: Brenda Laurel is an advocate for girl video game development, a "pioneer in developing virtual reality", a public speaker, academic, consultant, and board member of several companies and organizations. She is currently a chair and professor at the California College of the Arts Graduate Program of Design. She has worked for Atari, co-founded game development firm Purple Moon, and served as an interaction design consultant for multiple companies, including Sony Pictures, Apple, and Citibank. I learned in the computer game business early on that all senses are not equal. The best example is, you're listening to a radio play and you're driving down the road, and suddenly you realize you haven't seen the road in five minutes. It's because y...Brenda Laurel The game business arose from computer programs that were written by and for young men in the late 1960s and early 1970s. They worked so well that they formed a very lucrative industry fairly quickly. But what worked for that demographic absolutely di...Brenda Laurel I don't understand computers. I've been unable to construct a working mental model of how they do what they do. I can break software by looking at it. I can blow anything up. Without trying. It's sort of like being a dowser. And this extreme elaborat...Brenda Laurel When you work with web design companies in San Francisco, you end up with a bunch of twenty-somethings who have their own cultural peculiarities, including obscurity for its own sake. You give those guys a website for a banking institution and they s...Brenda Laurel When I got started, I was a sideshow. At my first Consumer Electronics Show, in 1977 in Chicago, people came from all over the floor to see the 'lady programmer.' They had me dressed in a turquoise lab coat with my name embroidered on the pocket.Brenda Laurel	<urn:uuid:041f9a93-4eaa-45df-8ccb-10b54ae3f348>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://www.uberquotes.net/quotes/authors/brenda-laurel	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571989.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813232744-20220814022744-00473.warc.gz	en	0.97567	393	1.695313	2
MTN is adding its voice to the global drive to raise awareness about the importance of wearing masks with today’s launch of the #WearItForMe campaign across its 21 African and Middle Eastern markets. To help drive this much-needed change in behaviour, MTN is committing its September 2020 marketing resources towardsencouraging everyone to adopt wearing masks so as to save lives. As Uganda and the world at large try to navigate the “new normal” brought about by covid -19, wearing masks remains one of the most effective preventative measures to slow the spread of the virus However, many people remain reluctant to wear them, wear them incorrectly, or still feel it is not important. “In Uganda over the last weeks we have reported unprecedentedrecord high numbers of new Covid19 cases with the numbers soaring each day. It’s upon this growing concern witnessed across various MTN markets that we decided to dedicate resources yet again towards something that we believe can make a big difference in curbing the spread of this deadly disease,” says MTN Uganda Chief Executive Officer, WimVanhelleputte. “ This fight calls for concerted efforts, Wearing a mask correctlyis something each one of us can do to protect ourselves and loved ones for it has been proven to be one of the most effective preventive methods in slowing and stopping the spread of the Corona Virus. I however encourage Ugandans to alongsidewearing the mask correctly to continue observing the other Standard Operating Procedures including staying at homewhere possible, social distancing as well as hand washing and sanitising among others,” says Vanhelleputte. #WearItForMe is the next phase in MTN’s covid-19 response under Y’ello Hope – MTN’s umbrella initiative which provides much-needed support during times of societal need. It is a powerful call-to-action using the voice of some of the most influential figures within our communities and across the continent; our mothers, and mother-figures. The campaign will see mothers and mother-figures sending heartfelt messages to their children, and all the children of Africa, to wear their masks to protect themselves and their loved ones. “As part of the campaign, MTN will also be distributing 100,000 masks to customers through the MTN service centres across the country” said Vanhelleputte while launching the #WearItForMecampaign. MTN’s #WearItForMe campaign will build on the several interventions that MTN carried out since the covid 19 breakout in March 2020 under the Y’ello Hope initiative that is aimed at brightening lives and limiting the impact of the pandemic. During this time, MTN has prioritised looking after its people, customers, communities and networks while focusing on efficiencies to help mitigate the pandemic and its effects on livelihoods. Initiatives ranged from special data bundles and zero-rated access to educational sites. In addition, utilising technological solutions for contact tracing and dissemination of information through the Africa COVID Communication & Information Platform across our 21 markets. At the onset of the COVID19 crisis in the country, MTN Uganda allocated media space worth shs316million to the ministry of Health to run the much needed COVID19 communication across different media. To facilitate a free flow of information, the Telecom zero-rated the Ministry of health website to enable people get timely information without the need for data. When the country started registering cases of COVID19, MTN set up a fully equipped call center at the MTN Head offices to support the Ministry of health work force in terms of receiving calls from members of the public seeking referrals and those seeking general information about the deadly coronavirus. To support the movement of both logistics and members of the Covid19 Task Force as it spearheads the country’s fight against the pandemic, MTN recently donated three brand new Nissan Hard Body pick-ups to the Office of the Prime Minister. In a bid to promote hand washing and hygiene as one of the ways to prevent the spread of the fatal coronavirus, MTN provided another Shs.220million to National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) to provide relief to the masses of people living in water stressed parts in and around Kampala. This is because water is especially important in the COVID19 fight as hand washing is very critical. MTN also provided another Shs.294million to the Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) for surveillance, screening, psychological support in the high risk areas and border points across the country. “MTN is committed to supporting the Government in the fight against Corona virus., We are adding our voice to that of the Ministry of Health and reminding you to wear your masks correctly everywhere you go,” concludes Vanhelleputte.	<urn:uuid:1f24c07d-a58f-41a9-a65a-43fc01b79491>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://pctechmag.com/2020/09/mtn-wearitforme-campaign-in-africa/	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572304.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816120802-20220816150802-00473.warc.gz	en	0.940236	1,010	1.835938	2
Yesterday was the birthday of Thich Nhat Hanh, Vietnamese Buddhist monk, peacemaker, poet, meditation master. Born in Vietnam on October 11, 1926, he is an example of what is often called “engaged Buddhism.” His advocacy of peace in Vietnam, his concern for the Vietnamese boat people, and other actions for peace were expressions of his Buddhism. I came upon his writings during the Vietnam War and was struck by someone who refused to glorify violence from any side, but who sided with the suffering. I also came across an account of an encounter he had with Jim Forest who was washing dishes, which Jim wrote about later. Somehow Nhat Hanh picked up on my irritation. Suddenly he was standing next to me. “Jim,” he asked, “what is the best way to wash the dishes?” I knew I was facing one of those very tricky Zen questions. I tried to think what would be a good Zen answer, but all I could come up with was, “You should wash the dishes to get them clean.” “No,” said Nhat Hanh. “You should wash the dishes to wash the dishes.” … But what he said next was instantly helpful: “You should wash each dish as if it were the baby Jesus.” This struck me to the heart. I like washing dishes, especially since living in New York City. In a cold apartment one of the ways to get warm in winter was washing dishes since the tap water was usually hot. I still occasionally pause as I wash dishes to savor the delight of washing dishes – though I don’t often wash them as if they were the baby Jesus. But now, as a deacon, these words have taken on a new meaning. One of my responsibilities is to clean the sacred vessel after communion. As I move hosts from one sacred vessel to another, I often take gentle care, as if I were moving the Baby Jesus, as I would pick up a little child, holding them gently in my arms. But there is more. One day, during the Mass to celebrate the canonization of Mother Teresa, I was cleaning the ciborium which had a lot of little particles of the hosts. As I sought out each particle, even the tiniest one, I looked up and saw a group of kids in the middle of the aisle, with the volunteers of a home for kids, Amigos de Jesús. I thought immediately. I am taking care of each tiny particle in which I encounter Jesus; so too I am called to encounter and care for the tiniest child, in whom I can also encounter Jesus.	<urn:uuid:9571831d-3110-497e-a346-03b77f1306d5>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://walktheway.wordpress.com/category/baby-jesus/	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572304.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816120802-20220816150802-00473.warc.gz	en	0.990525	562	1.898438	2
I consider myself quite fortunate. None of my kids, my husband, nor I have food allergies. However, two of my nieces have severe food allergies, so taking them to a restaurant can be a daunting trip. One niece is allergic to seafood, while the other is allergic to nuts and require an Epi-Pen if they come in contact with these foods. Their parents are diligent in analyzing the menu to ensure that their children’s food does not contain these items, nor do they come in contact with seafood or nuts in the preparation process. While parents of kids with allergies are very cautious of how and what they serve at home, taking their allergy prone children to a restaurant can be a nerve-wracking process. In essence, these parents and anyone with a food allergy are placing their trust in your kitchen’s hands. While many restaurants hesitate and even refuse to serve allergic diners, being a restaurant that can accommodate 4% of the population that suffers from food allergies, will put you ahead of your competition. Here are a few things that your establishment can do to ensure there is no cross-contamination or mistakes in these situations. - Put a statement like this on your menu: “Please inform your server if a person in your party has an allergy before placing your order.” It’s unlikely that a customer with a shrimp allergy will forget to ask what kind of seafood is in the Seafood Alfredo, but if they do, this friendly note will remind them to ask first. - Download a Chef Card from FAAN’s Website that servers can hand to customers with an allergy. This card tells a chef exactly what they allergic to and any types of foods that may include the allergen. An added tip is to print the card on a brightly colored paper like Lime Green or Hot Pink so that chefs can immediately recognize them regardless of how busy the kitchen becomes. - Each shift managers should be trained in food allergy awareness who can inspect a dish while it is being prepared for a customer with food allergies. - Compile a menu reference book with a complete breakdown of each item on your menu and what it contains. While this may be a bit time consuming, customers as well as your waitstaff will appreciate how easy it is to know what ingredients are being used to prepare each dish. - Correctly label all ingredients and bins to reduce cross-contamination and other food preparation mistakes. - Allow chefs and food preparation employees to take their time when preparing an allergy-free meal. If they feel rushed to have the dish prepared just as quickly as more standard dishes, they may accidentally cause cross contamination. - Encourage your chef to step out of the kitchen and speak with the customer personally to make sure they understand the restrictions. - Have a “Safe Menu” with several foods that do not contain any of the eight major food allergies. Consider including an appetizer, 2-3 side dishes and entrees and at least one dessert. - Educate your servers that if a customer is experiencing anaphylaxis reaction they should call 911 immediately. Do not allow them to stand up as this may trigger a more fatal reaction. - Have an allergy-free bin of food preparation items, such as knives, pans, and cutting boards that are never used to prepare the 8 most common food allergies: 4. Tree Nuts (almonds, cashews, and walnuts) 6. Shellfish (crab, lobster and shrimp) - Take that a step further and also use separate plates and utensils. - There’s an app for that! Thanks to the plethora of technological advancements, it’s never been easier to identify ingredients that are not allergy-friendly. Download an app or two to open your eyes and mind to what parents of children with food allergies have to deal with. I love the Bon’App which has an app for Apple and Google Products. - Be honest with your customers. If you do not think that you can 100% accommodate their food allergy, let them know in a sincere and respectful way. - Register your restaurant with AllergyEats– the premiere website for customers looking for allergy-friendly restaurants. Being aware of food allergies and accommodating is not an easy task, but keep in mind that when customers find an allergy-friendly restaurant they are extremely loyal and will spread the word to their network of family and friends who suffer from a food allergy. For more information on how to make your restaurant an allergy-friendly place to eat, check out the Food Allergy and Anaphalaxis Network’s “Welcoming Guests With Food Allergies Guide.”	<urn:uuid:2b3fbabf-1259-479a-80eb-0de21a46d34b>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://blog.burkett.com/2012/12/16/educat-your-staff-about-food-allergies/	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573104.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817183340-20220817213340-00473.warc.gz	en	0.949486	992	1.960938	2
We Offer Acupuncture in LAX For Chronic Pain Acupuncture was one of the first medical treatments invented by humans. Longevity has been at the center of the human heart for as long as we've existed. While the exact origin and time of this practice is unknown, it is believed to be from China and has been practiced since 6,000 BCE. This makes it the oldest medical procedure that is still used today. Acupuncture didn't start with the needle. It was invented long before it. Today, it is believed to have started from sharpened and carved stone and bones. Acupuncture was first written about in 100 BCE. Regardless of archeological research and its interpretation, it has been certain that it at least began 100 years before the common era. The treatment was mainly used in the East, particularly China, to treat headaches and pain. Advanced Spine Sports offers a fined tune, specialized acupuncture treatment that can help their patients manage a variety of conditions. Acupuncture Treatment Near LAX: Advanced Spines Care It is the belief of the acupuncturist that the body has 14 meridians within it. These meridians are energy channels within the body. The body has 1,000 acupuncture points within it. All of these points are near the nerves that are responsible for producing pain. How Does It Work? Acupuncture has been proven to work through the use of endorphins. When the body is injured in any way, endorphins are released in the body. Endorphins are a feel good hormone that's experienced when your favorite team wins their football game, when you go home and see your dog wagging his tail, or win a prize at a carnival. This chemical has a strong effect on countering physical and mental pain. There are Many Uses of Acupuncture Acupuncture is one of the most versatile medical procedures when it comes to reducing pain. They are widely used for: - Knee Pain - Back Pain - Respiratory Conditions Best Acupuncture Near LAX To Feel No Pain Acupuncture is not meant to be painful. If it is painful, the person who is performing it is doing something wrong. When the needles are placed properly, the patient shouldn't feel them at all. Our qualified acupuncturists have been trained to perform this procedure with the utmost comfort. It's Best to Go to A Chiropractor Near LAX Those who are undergoing acupuncture can expect to go as long as their conditions persist. While acupuncture is a quality treatment for pain relief, that relief only lasts so long. Sessions may be needed once a month or multiple times. Advanced Spine Sports is an easy distance. This allows you the ability to receive treatment without the drain of moving very far. Best Acupuncture for Back Pain Back pain can be caused by sports, anxiety or sitting for a long amount of time. It is a common problem as more people are in sedentary jobs that usually involve staring at a computer. Those who are in businesses and practices that require standing for a long amount of time may also experience back pain. Finding the best acupuncture near LAX can help alleviate this suffering. What To Expect When You Choose Advanced Spine Sports The acupuncturist will use small, very small needles to pierce the body in a painless way. This may look intimidating, but people often turn to this procedure because there is no pain that goes along with it. No! There won't be hundreds of needles in your body! T.V. makes acupuncture look a lot scarier than it is. The acupuncturist typically uses 2 to 8 needles depending on the problem. Acupuncture for back pain near LAX, when done at Advanced Spine Sports, is done by professionals and can guarantee pain relief and comfort. Is It Impossible for There To Be Pain? While acupuncture is painless for most, there is a risk for minor pain after the procedure. Acupuncture creates a very small wound, sometimes this wound can become irritated and bruised. The problem is always minor and always goes away within a few days. When you choose quality acupuncture treatment near LAX, you can expect very little, if any pain. It's all about choosing Advanced Spine Sports. How Long Does It Take? We need our acupuncture for back pain near LAX to be even more convenient than the location. For acupuncture to have its full effect, the needles need to remain in the body for at least twenty minutes. Considering the time it takes for most medical procedures, this is a quick and effective treatment. Is It Time for Advanced Spine Sports? If you're in the Los Angeles area or around it, you've probably looked into the many places around there to find acupuncture treatment.Advanced Spine Sports can promise a quality treatment in a clean office. Our licensed acupuncture specialists will be able to help at your earliest convenience. 8810 South Sepulveda Blvd Los Angeles, FREE PARKING BEHIND BUILDING Have a question? Contact us today. We welcome patients from all over the world and would like to help you look your best. Whether it’s regarding a small headache or post-surgical rehab, Dr. Korayem is experienced and will be able to recommend what’s best for you. 8810 South Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045	<urn:uuid:cd80e8e8-63b9-419e-be33-1d23556704ad>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://advancedspinesports.com/acupuncture-near-lax/	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572304.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816120802-20220816150802-00473.warc.gz	en	0.954437	1,133	1.914063	2
Mosses play an important role in insulating the soil from increasing air temperatures, reducing the impact on the permafrost. As a result of increasing temperatures and precipitation, the vegetation composition in the Arctic is changing. This shift will likely impact the active layer and permafrost underneath, which could lead to a change in the release of greenhouse gases. More information on the impact of individual species is needed to accurately predict the coming changes in the Arctic The aim of this project is to reveal the differences in insulating capacity of various moss species and which traits play a major role in insulation of the soil. The student will join an on-going PhD project. You will assist with field work. Depending on when you join, this can entail several tasks. In June, monocultures of various moss species will be placed on the tundra. During summer (June – August) we will monitor soil temperatures, soil moisture and development of active layer depth. Polar bear watch will also be a part of field work The project involves: from 1. June 2021 – 30. September 2021 Able to carry and handle a rifle. Basic knowledge in ecology. Experience/skills to be acquired: The student will gain some knowledge on bryophyte species as well as how to conduct abiotic measurements in the field. The student will also learn how to operate in a high Arctic environment where polar bears can be present. Flexible (max 40h). It is recommended to work at least 7 h/day when being in the field. Interested by this project? Need more info? Contact: Project number: 17	<urn:uuid:bf2a0e9d-9af2-40e9-aa1c-acc5edcd4076>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://unisprout.w.uib.no/2021/05/20/insulation-capacity-of-moss-species-and-their-effect-on-permafrost-thaw/	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573104.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817183340-20220817213340-00473.warc.gz	en	0.911898	362	3.1875	3
Junk journaling (or Junque) is a method of journaling on found and assembled pages. Pages of a junk journal can include old book text, scrapbooking paper, magazine pages, junk mail and any other surface that can be written or painted on, even fabric! Working in a journal assembled in this manner is another way of freeing your creativity and giving you space to work without the looming dread of the blank page. In this class, you will embellish a fabric cover for your journal, assemble book registers from random available papers and stitch your new registers into your cover. You will go home with a book making kit that will allow you to add additional registers to your journal with papers and “junk” you find at home. Please note: Masks are optional. About the teacher: No one should be forced to fit into one box. April Corbett loves everything that she does and encourages others to find what they love and do it. She's an engineer, maker, planner designer, productivity guru and all around crafter. She's always looking for new projects and awesome places to take her engineering career. Follow April on Facebook here.	<urn:uuid:83abcfdb-0615-47fa-8776-aff1ddbc9467>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://chattanoogabridge.com/events/113468/bookmaking-junk-journal-style	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573104.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817183340-20220817213340-00473.warc.gz	en	0.932114	239	2.890625	3
Two and a half of the tribes of the children of Israel received their inheritance before Israel had crossed the river. However, before they could settle down and enjoy their “promised land,” they were commanded to help the other tribes cross over and receive their inheritance. This is a beautiful picture of the love God requires between believers. The twelve tribes maintained their individuality and distinction, but they were also bound together by being a nation. In Joshua 1:12-15 we read: “And to the Reubenites, the Gadites, and half the tribe of Manasseh Joshua spoke, saying, ‘Remember the word which Moses the servant of the Lord commanded you, saying, “The Lord your God is giving you rest and is giving you this land.” Your wives, your little ones, and your livestock shall remain in the land which Moses gave you on this side of the Jordan. But you shall pass before your brethren armed, all your mighty men of valor, and help them, until the Lord has given your brethren rest, as He gave you, and they also have taken possession of the land which the Lord your God is giving them. Then you shall return to the land of your possession and enjoy it, which Moses the Lord’s servant gave you on this side of the Jordan toward the sunrise.’” Jesus said that the visible evidence that we are Christians is in a demonstration of love. “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.” (John 13:34, 35) Corrie Ten Boom once said “the Christian army is the only army in the world that shoots their wounded.” She was referring to the judgmental attitude and the division that has filled much of the Church. It is time for us to love each other with the love of God that has been shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Spirit. (Romans 5:5) 1 John 4:16 tells us that “we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him.” God is love. Our Heavenly Father is love, and as His own children, we are filled with His love. We are the children of perfect love. “Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! Therefore the world does not know us, because it did not know Him.” (1 John 3:1) God not only encourages us to love each other, He commands it. “Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. He who does not love does not know God, for God is love.” (1 John 4:7, 8) The cruelest people I have ever known have been religious people. However, there is a vast difference between religion and relationship. The litmus test that we see here in 1 John is love. Love is the evidence that a person is truly born again. Jesus told us, “By their fruit you will know them.” That fruit is found in a person’s character and displayed in the way he treats other people.	<urn:uuid:15bf8242-e644-4c30-ad87-172a2d6ab68b>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://www.michaelmaiden.org/blog/people-of-love/	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571284.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811103305-20220811133305-00473.warc.gz	en	0.982933	740	2.375	2
NASA's Artemis program to land humans on the moon by 2024 faces fresh challenges after a fiscal 2021 NASA spending bill allocated less money to the human landing system than what the agency requested. Congress released an omnibus spending bill Monday (Dec. 21) allotting $23.3 billion to NASA. The bill was released a day after Congress agreed to an accompanying $892 billion coronavirus relief package; all U.S. agencies (including NASA) are now funded through Dec. 28 to avoid a potential government shutdown. While NASA will receive $642 million more than fiscal year 2020, the bill falls about $2 billion short of the agency's $25.246 billion request, according to SpaceNews (opens in new tab). In particular, the human landing system (HLS) program of Artemis only received $850 million, roughly a quarter of NASA's $3.3 billion request. Other elements of NASA's exploration programs, however, were at or above the agency's request, including the Orion spacecraft, the Space Launch System moon megarocket (which is trying to overcome ground equipment testing challenges for the 2021 test flight) and exploration ground systems. NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine offered no comment yet on Twitter on the new spending bill, but on Dec. 18 he thanked the Senate for unanimously supporting their version of the NASA Authorization Act. "This 100 – 0 vote highlights the Senate's strong support for NASA and sends a clear message of bipartisan endorsement for the Artemis program and the human landing system," Bridenstine said on Twitter (opens in new tab). The Senate bill, however, allocated $1 billion for HLS while the House version had roughly $600 million, SpaceNews said in the same report. Earlier in the month, Bridenstine told the National Space Council that full funding would likely be needed to meet the Trump administration's moon-landing deadline of 2024. "The budget request gave us what we needed to achieve a 2024 moon landing, and as of right now, this agency is meeting all of its milestones," Bridenstine said Dec. 9. "Ultimately, if we don't get the $3.3 billion, it gets more and more difficult." The incoming Biden presidency has not yet committed to a timeline for moon landing, but his Democrat Party expressed general support for human moon landings in a document called "Building a Stronger, Fairer Economy." Some of the other key elements of the NASA spending bill of note, according to SpaceNews, are: - Funding several science missions that the Trump administration originally sought to cancel, including the PACE and CLARREO Pathfinder Earth science missions, the Roman Space Telescope, and the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA). - Funding NASA's education programs (which the administration attempted to remove.) - Drastically cutting NASA's commercial low Earth orbit development program for successors to the International Space Station to $17 million, about 10 percent of its $150 million request. - Allocating $1.1 billion for space technology programs, at the same level as 2020 but much less than the administration's $1.6 billion request. (Some programs, such as on-orbit servicing and nuclear thermal propulsion, received more money than requested.) - Telling NASA to launch the Europa Clipper to the icy moon of Jupiter on the SLS providing it is available and if the spacecraft is compatible with the rocket, which seems to refer to concern about these matters over the summer. - Providing $156.4 million for NASA's planetary defense programs, and asking the agency to "request adequate resources" for the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) – expected to launch next year – and the Near Earth Object Surveillance Mission (NEOSM) space telescope expected to launch in 2025. NASA, however, said earlier in December that it delayed reviewing NEOSM due to budget uncertainty for the mission. In related news, the Commerce Department received $10 million for the Office of Space Commerce in 2021. The bill tells the office the funding is for a space traffic management "pilot program" with other agencies and industries, SpaceNews stated. The 2021 U.S. spending bill also included $2 billion for Space Force, the newest branch of the American armed forces. Follow Elizabeth Howell on Twitter @howellspace. Follow us on Twitter @Spacedotcom and on Facebook.	<urn:uuid:fff60bda-0526-48f7-a93a-e2796432b4a5>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://www.space.com/nasa-2021-budget-congress-omnibus-spending-bill?utm_source=notification	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572304.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816120802-20220816150802-00473.warc.gz	en	0.922733	906	2.15625	2
Implementation Of MEE (Madical, Education, Eco-Tourism): A Strategy For Collaborative Forest Management In Meru Betiri National Park Global issues of greenhouse effect include the depletion of the ozone layer and the increases surface temperature. Response to these issues is attempted to empower and enhance the role of community participation in sustainable and equitable forest resource management. Since 1993, Indonesian NGO Konservasi Alam Indonesia Lestari (KAIL) starts empowering the forest buffer community with MEE (Medical, Education, Ecotourism) site model. Purpose of this paper is to describe the model of MEE in empowering forest buffer communities, describe the ecological, economic and social impact of the model, and describe the collaborative forest management. The strategies of community empowerment with MEE in Meru Betiri forest rehabilitation zone improvem the forest ecology. The success of MEE site model reduces negative perceptions on communities that have less conservation awareness. Community-based forest resources management need to integrate ecological and economic value in achieving forest conservation and communityâ€™s welfare. Keywords: MEE (medical, education, eco-tourism), forest management, Meru Betiri National Park LicenseAuthors who publish with this journal agree to the following terms: - Authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgement of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal. - Authors are able to enter into separate, additional contractual arrangements for the non-exclusive distribution of the journal's published version of the work (e.g., post it to an institutional repository or publish it in a book), with an acknowledgement of its initial publication in this journal. - Authors are permitted and encouraged to post their work online (e.g., in institutional repositories or on their website) prior to and during the submission process, as it can lead to productive exchanges, as well as earlier and greater citation of published work (See The Effect of Open Access).	<urn:uuid:46063cf3-ebde-4345-be5b-a9062f214777>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://jitode.ub.ac.id/index.php/jitode/article/view/131	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573104.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817183340-20220817213340-00473.warc.gz	en	0.894288	433	2.40625	2
ISLAMABAD: Urging the Modi government to stop politicising the water issue with Pakistan, Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Marriyum Aurangzeb said on Wednesday that India will be a net loser if it violated the treaty. Speaking at a national consultation on ‘Pakistan’s Water Challenges’, she said that the government was formulating a comprehensive strategy to deal with challenges facing the Indus Waters Treaty. Dar says World Bank move jeopardises Pakistan’s water rights “India itself will suffer if it violates the Indus Water Treaty … Instead of politicising the issue, it must adopt a policy of dialogue,” she said. The treaty was brokered by the World Bank in 1960, which survived three wars and many bouts of tensions between the two neighbors. It governs the distribution of water from six rivers between Pakistan and India. The treaty’s fate is uncertain ever since Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi threatened to ‘review’ it in the wake of simmering tensions between the two countries. Pakistan, however, is adamant that India cannot unilaterally revoke the water accord. Recently, the head of WB visited both Pakistan and India to ensure that the situation did not deteriorate. The minister of state said that the government believed in reaching out to its neighbors, including India. “We want amicable solution to all problems with India,” she said, adding that despite Indian belligerence, Pakistan was showing restraint and acting in a responsible manner. Pakistan will not accept external pressure on Indus Waters Treaty: Asif Aurangzeb pointed out that both countries’ economic progress was linked with the treaty. She said that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif believed in politics of consultation and reconciliation. “Therefore, he will consult with all political parties on water issues,” she said. After 17 years, she said, the government had decided to carry out census this year because it was crucial for assessing population and devising strategies to overcome challenges. Published in The Express Tribune, February 9th, 2017. Comments are moderated and generally will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive. For more information, please see our Comments FAQ	<urn:uuid:bf334950-4735-4a76-9873-677d059d93ee>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://tribune.com.pk/story/1321187/india-lose-breaches-water-treaty-minister	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573104.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817183340-20220817213340-00473.warc.gz	en	0.955165	469	1.90625	2
Women in Love The battle of the sexes and relationships among the elite of Britian's industrial Midlands in the 1920s. Gerald Crich and Rupert Berkin are best friends who fall in love with a pair of sisters Gudrun, a sculptress and Ursula Brangwen, a schoolteacher. Rupert marries Ursula, Gerald begins a love affair with Gudrun, and the foursome embarks upon a Swiss honeymoon. But the relationships take markedly different directions, as Russell explores the nature of commitment and love. Rupert and Ursula learn to give themselves to each other; the more withdrawn Gerald cannot, finally, connect with the demanding and challenging Gudrun.	<urn:uuid:90979804-930a-41a6-97ee-0a0519283572>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://movie-bar.com/movie/women_in_love/	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571989.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813232744-20220814022744-00473.warc.gz	en	0.909092	139	2.03125	2
Vitamin A helps form and maintain healthy skin, teeth, bones and soft tissues and membranes. It is also known as retinol because it produces pigments in the retina of the eye. Vitamin A promotes good vision, especially in low light. It may also be necessary in reproduction and lactation. It is found in the liver of animals, whole milk, carrots, spinach, cabbage, squash, broccoli, and some fortified foods.	<urn:uuid:47741139-64ad-4506-9e18-8e148b9d515c>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://thefoodmakesthefight.com/app/nutrient.jsp?nutrient=5	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572304.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816120802-20220816150802-00473.warc.gz	en	0.787457	182	3.140625	3
Computer program using skin images could improve early detection of melanoma A computer program easily run on a tablet or a smartphone that compares a spot on a patient's skin to images of both benign and malignant lesions may be a useful, noninvasive tool for physicians when deciding when to do a biopsy for skin cancer, according to research from the University of Pittsburgh that was published online this month in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. About 76,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed every year with melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer that, if not detected early, can spread to other parts of the body. Nearly 10,000 people die every year in the U.S. from melanoma. "We know it's important to detect melanoma early, and we wanted to design a tool that would make it easier for a physician to decide the severity of a lesion based on what we've learned from the many cases we've already seen. This is truly an evidence-based approach to helping physicians," said Laura Korb Ferris, M.D., Ph.D., director of Clinical Trials and associate professor of Dermatology. The program was developed as a partnership between Pitt, UPMC and Carnegie Mellon University researchers and was designed to classify lesions as malignant or benign based on 54 computed features for lesions. To evaluate the program, researchers calculated severity scores for 173 dermoscopic images of skin lesions that had already been diagnosed. Of the total, 39 were melanomas, 14 were non-melanoma skin cancers and 120 were benign lesions. Separately, the images were also evaluated by 30 dermatologists. The computer program detected melanoma correctly in 97 percent of the cases, and specificity was 44 percent. In comparison to the evaluation by clinicians, the detection of melanoma by this tool was slightly higher. The specificity of this tool, or ability to correctly identify a harmless lesion as benign, was just slightly lower than that of the clinicians. "Nothing is better than a board-certified dermatologist evaluating your skin, but this study indicates that a computer program that can be run on a simple device such as a tablet or smartphone could be a valuable tool for physicians when deciding what to do with a suspicious mark on the skin," Dr. Ferris said.	<urn:uuid:f28fcd41-32d8-45d3-8cf1-0a7662dd1a4b>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://medicalxpress.com/news/2015-10-skin-images-early-melanoma.html	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572304.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816120802-20220816150802-00473.warc.gz	en	0.966738	481	2.9375	3
By: Denise Simon \| FoundersCode.com There is some additional help coming from the Trump administration as President Trump is likely to issue and sign executive order on immigration that will impact visa holders from Iraq, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen. These are worn torn countries where hostilities continue with terror organizations. An issue that still remains however that Trump has not addressed is the asylum seekers. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit the Governor of a State to reject the resettlement of a refugee in that State unless there is adequate assurance that the alien does not present a security risk and for other purposes. The 2 page text is here. New bill from Cruz, Poe would let states reject refugees WT: Republicans in the House and Senate have introduced legislation that would give governors the power to reject federal efforts to resettle refugees in their states. The bill from Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Ted Poe, both of Texas, is a reaction to years of growing GOP frustration with the Obama administration’s aggressive effort to take in refugees and resettle them across the country. Republicans continue to have doubts that refugees can be vetted to ensure they aren’t Islamic State terrorists. The State Refugee Security Act would require the federal government to notify states at least 21 days before they seek to settle a refugee. Under the bill, if a state governor certifies that the federal government hasn’t offered enough assurances that the refugee does not pose a security risk, the state can block the resettlement effort. Poe said the Obama administration’s “open door policy” has forced states to take on refugees without these guarantees, and said states need a way to opt out. “Until the federal government can conduct thorough security screenings and confirm that there are no security risks, Congress should empower states to be able to protect their citizens by refusing to participate in this program,” he said. Cruz said the first obligation of the president is to keep Americans safe, and said the bill would be a step in that direction. “I am encouraged that, unlike the previous administration, one of President Trump‘s top priorities is to defeat radical Islamic terrorism,” he said. “To augment the efforts of the new administration, this legislation I have introduced will reinforce the authority of the states and governors to keep their citizens safe.” The Trump White House also has not addressed the issue of criminal deportation of foreign nationals. Each foreign inmate is known to cost the taxpayer an estimated $21,000 per year. Enforcement and removal operations of those illegal foreign nationals now falls to the newly confirmed DHS Secretary Kelly. FY 2015 ICE Immigration Removals In addition to its criminal investigative responsibilities, ICE shares responsibility for enforcing the nation’s civil immigration laws with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). ICE’s role in the immigration enforcement system is focused on two primary missions: (1) the identification and apprehension of criminal aliens and other removable individuals located in the United States; and (2) the detention and removal of those individuals apprehended in the interior of the U.S., as well as those apprehended by CBP officers and agents patrolling our nation’s borders. In executing these responsibilities, ICE has prioritized its limited resources on the identification and removal of criminal aliens and those apprehended at the border while attempting to unlawfully enter the United States. This report provides an overview of ICE Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 civil immigration enforcement and removal operations. See FY 2015 ICE Immigration Removals Statistics Expectations of a quick solution and immediate movement to address the immigration matter are misplaced as this will be a long slog of an operation and will take the coordination of several agencies including the U.S. State Department which is presently operating without a Secretary until Rex Tillerson is confirmed and sworn in. The fallout will include a diplomatic challenge which is many cases does need to occur, however other nations such as China and Russia will step in to intrude on the process including those at the United Nations level, falling into the lap of the newly confirmed U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley.	<urn:uuid:08ddfe8a-1e2b-4ade-845b-c7df0e3413fa>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://www.trevorloudon.com/2017/01/cruz-and-poe-introduce-legislation-for-states-to-reject-refugees/	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571989.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813232744-20220814022744-00473.warc.gz	en	0.960344	866	2.015625	2
New Living Translation Jesus Sends Out the Twelve Apostles 10 Jesus called his twelve disciples together and gave them authority to cast out evil[a] spirits and to heal every kind of disease and illness. 2 Here are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (also called Peter), then Andrew (Peter’s brother), James (son of Zebedee), John (James’s brother), Matthew (the tax collector), James (son of Alphaeus), 4 Simon (the zealot[c]), Judas Iscariot (who later betrayed him). 5 Jesus sent out the twelve apostles with these instructions: “Don’t go to the Gentiles or the Samaritans, 6 but only to the people of Israel—God’s lost sheep. 7 Go and announce to them that the Kingdom of Heaven is near.[d] 8 Heal the sick, raise the dead, cure those with leprosy, and cast out demons. Give as freely as you have received! 9 “Don’t take any money in your money belts—no gold, silver, or even copper coins. 10 Don’t carry a traveler’s bag with a change of clothes and sandals or even a walking stick. Don’t hesitate to accept hospitality, because those who work deserve to be fed. 11 “Whenever you enter a city or village, search for a worthy person and stay in his home until you leave town. 12 When you enter the home, give it your blessing. 13 If it turns out to be a worthy home, let your blessing stand; if it is not, take back the blessing. 14 If any household or town refuses to welcome you or listen to your message, shake its dust from your feet as you leave. 15 I tell you the truth, the wicked cities of Sodom and Gomorrah will be better off than such a town on the judgment day. 16 “Look, I am sending you out as sheep among wolves. So be as shrewd as snakes and harmless as doves. 17 But beware! For you will be handed over to the courts and will be flogged with whips in the synagogues. 18 You will stand trial before governors and kings because you are my followers. But this will be your opportunity to tell the rulers and other unbelievers about me.[e] 19 When you are arrested, don’t worry about how to respond or what to say. God will give you the right words at the right time. 20 For it is not you who will be speaking—it will be the Spirit of your Father speaking through you. 21 “A brother will betray his brother to death, a father will betray his own child, and children will rebel against their parents and cause them to be killed. 22 And all nations will hate you because you are my followers.[f] But everyone who endures to the end will be saved. 23 When you are persecuted in one town, flee to the next. I tell you the truth, the Son of Man[g] will return before you have reached all the towns of Israel. 24 “Students[h] are not greater than their teacher, and slaves are not greater than their master. 25 Students are to be like their teacher, and slaves are to be like their master. And since I, the master of the household, have been called the prince of demons,[i] the members of my household will be called by even worse names! 26 “But don’t be afraid of those who threaten you. For the time is coming when everything that is covered will be revealed, and all that is secret will be made known to all. 27 What I tell you now in the darkness, shout abroad when daybreak comes. What I whisper in your ear, shout from the housetops for all to hear! 28 “Don’t be afraid of those who want to kill your body; they cannot touch your soul. Fear only God, who can destroy both soul and body in hell.[j] 29 What is the price of two sparrows—one copper coin[k]? But not a single sparrow can fall to the ground without your Father knowing it. 30 And the very hairs on your head are all numbered. 31 So don’t be afraid; you are more valuable to God than a whole flock of sparrows. 32 “Everyone who acknowledges me publicly here on earth, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven. 33 But everyone who denies me here on earth, I will also deny before my Father in heaven. 34 “Don’t imagine that I came to bring peace to the earth! I came not to bring peace, but a sword. 35 ‘I have come to set a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. 36 Your enemies will be right in your own household!’[l] 37 “If you love your father or mother more than you love me, you are not worthy of being mine; or if you love your son or daughter more than me, you are not worthy of being mine. 38 If you refuse to take up your cross and follow me, you are not worthy of being mine. 39 If you cling to your life, you will lose it; but if you give up your life for me, you will find it. 40 “Anyone who receives you receives me, and anyone who receives me receives the Father who sent me. 41 If you receive a prophet as one who speaks for God,[m] you will be given the same reward as a prophet. And if you receive righteous people because of their righteousness, you will be given a reward like theirs. 42 And if you give even a cup of cold water to one of the least of my followers, you will surely be rewarded.” - 10:1 Greek unclean. - 10:3 Other manuscripts read Lebbaeus; still others read Lebbaeus who is called Thaddaeus. - 10:4 Greek the Cananean, an Aramaic term for Jewish nationalists. - 10:7 Or has come, or is coming soon. - 10:18 Or But this will be your testimony against the rulers and other unbelievers. - 10:22 Greek on account of my name. - 10:23 “Son of Man” is a title Jesus used for himself. - 10:24 Or Disciples. - 10:25 Greek Beelzeboul; other manuscripts read Beezeboul; Latin version reads Beelzebub. - 10:28 Greek Gehenna. - 10:29 Greek one assarion [i.e., one “as,” a Roman coin equal to 1⁄16 of a denarius]. - 10:35-36 Mic 7:6. - 10:41 Greek receive a prophet in the name of a prophet.	<urn:uuid:de35002b-ad29-402b-b6f4-1f180818416c>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/index.php?search=Matthew+10;&version=NLT&interface=print	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571989.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813232744-20220814022744-00473.warc.gz	en	0.953495	1,493	2.046875	2
There are multiple ways to run Phoseum and its client. To successfully make use of this, you will need a "server" and a "client". It should primarily be installed on a Linux server, or, be available in one of the pre-built images available to download. You can optionally install a certificate of your own, or use Phoseum built in certificate. The ready to use versions and packages information are availale here: - - Linux Installer Instructions - - Linux TurnKey - - Openstack Image - - VMWare Appliance - - AWS Public Image - - GCP Public Image - - Docker Container - - FreeNAS Jail Plugin To get started using Phoseum, you will need initially to create a user and authenticate, you can do that with Your server will come devoided of a user, but it has a basic secret, generated during installation. You will use the default secret from the server to create the first (and possibly any other user) with Phoseum-CLI is distributed with the server installation or separated as a RubyGem, which can be installed in any operational system that supports Ruby. Please see more details about the Phoseum-CLI and Frontend on "How to use" section. Or you can simply look into specific client you wish to use:	<urn:uuid:a36cdc49-81a9-4c99-b7dd-79d574996461>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://www.phoseum.org/installation	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572304.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816120802-20220816150802-00473.warc.gz	en	0.887697	307	1.765625	2
The Digital Hearing brings you voices, perspectives and ideas on recent events and issues relating to all things law & tech. Listen on spotify Listen on apple podcasts Listen on RSS.com Episode 4 \| 15 February 2022 In this episode, we dive into the dark depths of deepfake technology with Bart van der Sloot (Tilburg University). Bart warns that deepfakes pose serious and urgent threats to society. Can these threats be tackled before the post-truth era is here? Episode 3 \| 29 July 2021 why gig workers are fighting for their data rights Political scientist Jill Toh (University of Amsterdam) and law professor Frederik Zuiderveen Borgesius (Radboud University) talk about the legal battle fought by Uber and Ola drivers. Why are they taking the algorithms that manage them to court? Episode 2 \| 14 July 2021 Legal scholar and philosopher Bart van der Sloot (Tilburg University) talks about his recent work on algorithmic bias and how to make non-discrimination a key component in the design of AI systems. Episode 1 \| 25 March 2021 Digitally Fueled Riots Tech philosopher Esther Keymolen (Tilburg University) and fundamental rights & technology researcher Ronan Fahy (University of Amsterdam) talk about recent social media fueled riots, such as the Capitol riots in Washington and the Dutch curfew riots.	<urn:uuid:f7f62cb4-0c76-4016-98a9-1fe58e17d930>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://www.sectorplandls.nl/wordpress/podcast/	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571989.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813232744-20220814022744-00473.warc.gz	en	0.900407	302	1.664063	2
shell quotes: Seashells are beautiful and unique and have been used to symbolize fertility, good luck and fortune. These shells found all over the planet near the oceans are highly sought after and loved. Shells are especially loved by kids and people who like collecting memoirs from the beach and shores. Everyone loves these pretty gifts from the deep blue waters and we absolutely love quotes about these shiny shore treasures. Seashell quotes make us miss the clear waters. While seashells come in all shapes and sizes, the Conus Gloriamaris is considered to be one of the rarest shells out there. Other common seashells would include shells like cardidae, cassidae, trochidae and cypraeidae. We have made a perfect list of quotes for seashell enthusiasts and lovers. If you find our content interesting, you can also check out [ocean quotes] and sailing quotes. Popular Seashell Quotations That You Will Love Here is a collection of famous quotes about seashells and conch shell quotes! 1. “A seashell should be the crest of England, not only because it represents a power built on the waves, but also the hard finish of the men.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson. 2. “I am a tiny seashell that has secretly drifted ashore and carries the sound of the ocean surging through its body. I am so small now no one can see me. How can I be filled with such a vast love?“ – Edward Hirsch. 3. “Sea Shell, Sea Shell, Sing of the things you know so well.” – Amy Lowell. 4. “Everybody needs a seashell in her bathroom to remind her the ocean is her home.” – Sue Monk Kidd. 5. “I do not know what I may appear to the world, but to myself I seem to have been only like a boy playing on the seashore, and diverting myself in now and then finding a smoother pebble or a prettier shell than ordinary, whilst the great ocean of truth lay all undiscovered before me.” – Isaac Newton. 6. “One cannot collect all the beautiful shells on the beach.” – Anne Morrow Lindbergh. Quotes Which Will Make You Want To Collect Shells On The Beach Here are some more quotes about shells from the shore. 7. “To find a seashell is to discover a world of imagination.” – Michelle Held. 8. “By listening to certain words as a child listens to the sea in a seashell, a word dreamer hears the murmur of a world of dreams.” – Gaston Bachelard. 9. “Never venture and risk a seashell for a pearl; conversely, one can choose and select it in an open field, without risk.” – Ehsan Sehgal. 10. “I have a large seashell collection which I keep scattered along the beaches around the world. Maybe you’ve seen it.” – Steven Wright. 11. “How did these beautiful rainbow tints get into the shell of the freshwater clam buried in the mud at the bottom of our dark river?” – Henry David Thoreau. Seashell Love Quotes Make You Want To Always Have A Shell Here are more seashells quotes that will make you want to go collect seashells right now. 12. “When I lean my ear up against your seashell heart, I can hear an ocean of loving roaring inside.” – John Mark Green. 13. “Don’t let the waves of others drown out your own ocean song. Hold your heart as though it was a seashell. And listen to it. Listen to its music. To the whispers of your ocean within. And then swim.” – S. C. Lourie. 14. “In fact, we started off with two or three different shells and the shell had life of its own.” – Ken Thompson. 15. “Can I be as serene and simple as this bleached shell, rubbed smooth by wind and water, receiving and releasing, filling and emptying and filling again, eternally receptive to the currents of life?” – Katrina Kenison. 16. “Every seashell has a story.” – Jack Bauer. Funny Seashell Quotes And Sayings Here are some hilarious seashell quotes that will crack you up! 17. “I’m collecting seashells, putting them in a plastic bag, taking them home, putting them in the garage and never ever looking at them ever again.” 18. “She sells seashells by the sea shore.” – Terry Sullivan. 19. “At worst, spring break in Daytona Beach feels feral – like everybody is trying to re-create scenes from the movie ‘The Hangover’.” – W. Kamau Bell. 20. “My wife… it’s difficult to say what she does… she sells seashells on the seashore.” – Milton Jones. 21. “Friends are like seashells we collect along the way.” 22. “I have paid as much as $300 a night to throw up into a sink shaped like a seashell.” – Erma Bombeck. 23. “A beach is not only a sweep of sand, but shells of sea creatures, the sea glass, the seaweed, the incongruous objects washed up by the ocean.” – Henry Grunwald. Popular Seashell Sayings That Are Loved Here is a collection of sayings and proverbs about shells. 24. “Those who look for seashells will find seashells; those who open them will find pearls.” 25. “Pretty sure birthstone is a seashell.” 26. “If you shine, I shine. My dear, my life Is washed up like a seashell longing to be dry So please shine, please shine.” – Jonathan Jones, ‘Please Shine’. 27. “May you always have a shell in your pocket and sand between your toes.” 28. “Salt water and seashells heal everything.” 29. “Like seashells we are beautiful and unique each with a story to tell” Quotes About Seas That Will Make You Miss The Shells Here are more quotes about the deep blue waters that will make you want to hear the waves with your ear. 30. “We are tied to the ocean. And when we go back to the sea, whether it is to sail or to watch it, we are going back from whence we came.” – President John F. Kennedy. 31. “The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.” – Jacques Yves Cousteau. 32. “The waves of the sea help me get back to me.” – Jill Davis. 33. “There is nothing the ocean has not seen.” – Sally Andrew. 34. “The ocean stirs the heart, inspires the imagination and brings eternal joy to the soul.” – Robert Wyland. 35. “Land is the secure ground of home, the sea is like life, the outside, the unknown.” – Stephen Gardiner. 36. “Just as the wave cannot exist for itself, but is ever a part of the heaving surface of the ocean, so must I never live my life for itself, but always in the experience which is going on around me.” – Albert Schweitzer. Cute Seashell Quotes That Are Adorable Here are some cute quotes about shells from beaches that you will definitely love. 36. “I like to take the time out to listen to the trees, much in the same way that I listen to a sea shell, holding my ear against the rough bark of the trunk, hearing the inner singing of the sap. It’s a lovely sound, the beating of the heart of the tree.” – Madeleine L’Engle. 44. “A baby’s feet, like seashells pink .” – Algernon Charles Swinburne. 45. “Me and this shell are craving some vitamin sea.” 46. “Like a kid trying to empty the abundance of an ocean with a chipped sea shell.” 47. “She hardly ever thought of him. He had worn a place for himself in some corner of her heart, as a sea shell, always boring against the rock, might do.” – T. H. White. 48. “Seashells are proof that nothing is ever really empty.” Awesome Beach Quotes And Spring Break Quotes Here are some quotes about the love for beaches so many of us have! Everyone just needs an excuse to collect hundreds of shells and run around in the sand in every direction. 49. “I love the beach. I love the sea. All my life I live within, in front of, the sea.” – Rafael Nadal. 50. “My toes know where they belong. They find the sand.” 51. “In every outthrust headland, in every curving beach, in every grain of sand there is the story of the earth.” – Rachel Carson. 52. “A beach and warm weather is all I really need.” – Rob Gronkowski. 53. “Seeing photographs of my dad, Bert, on the beach with a knotted handkerchief on his head to avoid getting sunburn still brings a smile to my face .” – Vera Lynn. 54. “I can’t wait to be that age and hanging out with a bunch of people hanging out all day playing golf and going to the beach, all my own age.” – Cameron Diaz. 55. “Words today are like the shells and rope of seaweed which a child brings home glistening from the beach and which in an hour have lost their luster.” – Cyril Connolly. Here at Kidadl, we have carefully created lots of interesting family-friendly quotes for everyone to enjoy! If you liked our suggestions for seashell quotes then why not take a look at beach day quotes, or fishing quotes.	<urn:uuid:9b5fff48-c323-4399-9556-2114ebe62708>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://newlovequote.com/shell-quotes/	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572304.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816120802-20220816150802-00473.warc.gz	en	0.931196	2,347	1.835938	2
Welcome to dr dele herbal medical center It is not uncommon for people to experience signs of infertility. This may be stressful, as many people show no direct symptoms of infertility until they try to conceive. infertility affects both men and women about a third of issues with infertility comes from women, and another third starts with men. The final third may be due to a combination of both, other factors, or unknown causes. In this article, learn about signs of infertility in both men and women Infertility is not getting pregnant, despite having carefully timed, unprotected love making for six months. The cause of infertility may be difficult to determine but may include inadequate levels of certain hormones in both men and women, and trouble with ovulation in women. it may be that one partner cannot contribute to conception, or that a woman is unable to carry a pregnancy to full term. It is often defined as not conceiving after 6 months of regular sexual intercourse without the use of birth control The main symptom is an inability to get pregnant. In many cases, there are no additional symptom. for more understanding, doc dele +2349032814385 Signs of infertility in women The most common causes of female infertility include problems with ovulation, damage to fallopian tubes or uterus, or problems with the cervix. Age can contribute to infertility because as a woman ages, her fertility naturally tends to decrease. Ovulation problems may be caused by one or more of the following: A hormone imbalance, A tumor or cyst, Eating disorders such as anorexia or bulimia Alcohol or drug use, Thyroid gland problems, Excess weight, Stress. Damage to the fallopian tubes or uterus can be caused by one or more of the following: Pelvic inflammatory disease, A previous infection, Polyps in the uterus, Endometriosis or fibroids Scar tissue or adhesions, Chronic medical illness, A previous ectopic (tubal) pregnancy, A birth defect. DES syndrome (The medication DES, given to women to prevent miscarriage or premature birth can result in fertility problems for their children.) Abnormal cervical mucus can also cause infertility. Abnormal cervical mucus can prevent the sperm from reaching the egg or make it more difficult for the sperm to penetrate the egg. Intense exercise that causes a significant loss of body fat Extremely brief menstrual cycles Signs of hormonal changes can be nonspecific, and a person may not notice them or know the underlying cause. A doctor can test for some hormonal issues. Fluctuations in hormone levels can cause: Unexplained weight gain, severe acne, Cold feet and hands, reduced sex drive or loss of sexual desire Nipple discharge, Facial hair in females, thinning hair on the top of the head Underlying medical conditions Other contributing factors that may affect fertility in women include: Damage to the fallopian tubes or ovaries, premature menopause, PCOS Endometriosis, cancer and cancer treatments. How is female infertility treated? Female infertility is most often treated by one or more of the following methods: Taking hormones to address a hormone imbalance, endometriosis, or a short menstrual cycle Taking medications to stimulate ovulation Using supplements to enhance fertility – doc dele herbal medical supplements Taking antibiotics to remove an infection Using herbal remedy to remove blockage or scar tissues from the fallopian tubes, uterus, or pelvic area. Causes of infertility in men There are four main causes of infertility in males: A hypothalamic or pituitary disorder Sperm transport disorder Semen and sperm Semen is the milky fluid that a man releases during orgasm. Semen consists of fluid and sperm. The fluid comes from the prostate gland, the seminal vesicle, and other sex glands the following problems are possible: Low sperm count: The man ejaculates a low number of sperm. A sperm count of fewer than 15 million is considered low. Around one third of couples have difficulty conceiving due to a low sperm count. Low sperm mobility (motility): The sperm cannot “swim” as well as they should to reach the egg. Abnormal sperm: The sperm may have an unusual shape, making it harder to move and fertilize an egg. Reasons for a low sperm count or lack of sperm include one or more of the following: A pre-existing genetic condition, use of alcohol, tobacco or other drugs, severe mumps infection after puberty, hernia repairs, hormone disorder, exposure to poisonous chemicals Exposure to radiation, a blockage caused by a previous infection, wearing restrictive or tight underwear, injury to the groin area. Ejaculation problems may include any of the following: Retrograde ejaculation, which occurs when the semen is forced back into the bladder Complications from radiation therapy or surgery. If you and your partner have been trying to get pregnant and haven’t been able to, you may wish to seek treatment. The type of treatment that’s recommended can depend on a variety of factors, including: the cause of infertility, if known how long you’ve been trying to conceive the overall health of both you and your partner the personal preferences of you and your partner, following consultation about your treatment options How is male infertility treated? Male infertility is most often treated by conventional methods that include one or more of the following: Taking medications to help increase sperm production Taking antibiotics to heal an infection Taking hormones to improve hormone imbalance Avoiding taking long hot showers, using hot tubs or saunas Wearing looser underwear such as boxer shorts versus jockey shorts Women are most fertile around the time that they ovulate. Tracking your ovulation and then concentrating your sexual activity around this time can improve your chances of conceiving. Ovulation occurs one day out of the month. At this time, your ovaries release a mature egg, which begins to travel through your fallopian tubes. If the egg encounters sperm during its journey, fertilization can occur. If an egg isn’t fertilized, it will die within about 24 hours of ovulation. However, sperm can live within a woman’s body for up to five days, increasing the chances of fertilization. Because of this, you’re actually fertile for around five to six days out of the month. Ovulation doesn’t occur at the same time every month, so it’s important to recognize the signs of ovulation. These can include bodily changes such as abdominal cramping and a small rise in body temperature. Discover other ways to tell when you’re most fertile. chat with Dr dele herbal medical center representative on Whatsapp via Treat yourself from diseases, infertility, Infection with natural herbal resources before it gets too late. At Dr dele herbal medical center, we treat, cure and prevent diseases using natural herbal remedy. we treat fibroid, Cancer, Diabetes, High-Blood Pressure, Kidney Diseases, Prostate, Gall Stone, Myoma, Cyst, Paralysis, Stroke, Anemia, Primary Complex, goter, Arthritis, Sleep Disorder, Dysmenorrhea, Heart Problem, Hepatitis, Low Sperm Count, Infertility, Sexual Impotence and other serious health diseases. We treat but God heals	<urn:uuid:58d2ecdc-b136-4096-8d19-a24b2e212836>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://avalanches.com/ng/lagos_hormone_changes360019_04_06_2020	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573104.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817183340-20220817213340-00473.warc.gz	en	0.914606	1,585	2.1875	2
Nuclear Medicine Parathyroid A Nuclear Medicine Parathyroid Scan is an exam to determine the function and health of the parathyroid gland which regulates calcium uptake in the body using a GE Entegra Nuclear Medicine gamma camera. For the exam, the patient is injected with 25 mci Tc99 sestamibi nuclear agent and 20 minutes later the scan begins. The scan time is about 30 minutes and the patient is also required to return 3 hours later for another 30 minutes of additional scanning. What to expect during the procedure: - Patient’s will be asked to lie still on a table while a gamma camera positioned over the chest and neck obtains the necessary images	<urn:uuid:316a7edd-c8e1-4173-9d81-f294cf2f08f3>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://www.eastriverimaging.com/procedure/nm-para-thyroid/	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572304.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816120802-20220816150802-00473.warc.gz	en	0.881887	140	2.625	3
State Medicaid agencies and public health departments are increasingly finding value in working together to advance shared population health goals. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) 6\|18 Initiative offers a practical framework to guide Medicaid-public health collaboration: a set of concrete, evidence-based prevention interventions that improve health and control costs. Over the past two years, Medicaid and public health departments have jointly implemented 6\|18 interventions that prevent or control six high-burden, high-cost health conditions — with each agency bringing a complementary set of perspectives, skills and resources to the table. As a result of these collaborations, states have achieved notable successes that enhance the coverage, utilization, and quality of cost-effective prevention practices. This webinar, made by possible by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, provided an overview of CDC’s 6\|18 Initiative and highlighted recent accomplishments from participating Medicaid-public health teams. Medicaid and public health representatives from Colorado and Nevada described key activities, collaboration strategies, and lessons from their efforts to reduce tobacco use and prevent type 2 diabetes under the 6\|18 Initiative. The webinar also featured CHCS’ Resource Center for Implementing CDC’s 6\|18 Initiative — a new online resource with practical how-to resources, tools, and state examples to help Medicaid, state and local health departments, and other payers and purchasers implement 6\|18 interventions. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions throughout the event.	<urn:uuid:2d6a7989-bc52-46e3-acd7-c6ba6cf8f69b>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://www.618resources.chcs.org/resource/opportunities-for-medicaid-public-health-collaboration-to-achieve-mutual-prevention-goals-lessons-from-cdcs-618-initiative/	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573104.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817183340-20220817213340-00473.warc.gz	en	0.906138	296	2.5	2
This study focused on characterising aquifer systems based on water-level changes observed systematically at 159 paired groundwater monitoring wells throughout Korea. Using spectral analysis, principal component analysis (PCA), and cross-correlation analysis with linear regression, aquifer conditions were identified from the comparison of water-level changes in shallow alluvial and deep bedrock monitoring wells. The spectral analysis could identify the aquifer conditions (i.e., unconfined, semi-confined and confined) of 58.5% of bedrock wells and 42.8% of alluvial wells: 93 and 68 wells out of 159 wells, respectively. Even among the bedrock wells, 50 wells (53.7%) exhibited characteristics of the unconfined condition, implying significant vulnerability of the aquifer to contaminants from the land surface and shallow depths. It appears to be better approach for deep bedrock aquifers than shallow alluvial aquifers. However, significant portions of the water-level changes remained unclear for categorising aquifer conditions due to disturbances in data continuity. For different aquifer conditions, PCA could show typical pattern and factor scores of principal components. Principal component 1 due to wet-and-dry seasonal changes and water-level response time was dominant covering about 55% of total variances of each aquifer conditions, implying the usefulness of supplementary method of aquifer characterisation. Cross-correlation and time-lag analysis in the water-level responses to precipitations clearly show how the water levels in shallow and deep wells correspond in time scale. No significant differences in time-lags was found between shallow and deep wells. However, clear time-lags were found to be increasing from unconfined to confined conditions: from 1.47 to 2.75 days and from 1.78 to 2.75 days for both shallow alluvial and deep bedrock wells, respectively. In combination of various statistical methods, three types of water-level fluctuation patterns were identified from the water-level pairs: Type I of identical aquifer systems (77.8%), Type II of the different aquifer systems with different recharge flow paths (9.5%), and Type III of unmatched aquifer system pairs and correlations (12.7%). Type I and II could be used as verification of aquifer condition in the paired monitoring system. However, Type III shows the complexity of water-level fluctuation in different aquifer conditions. This study showed that confined or not-confined conditions are not directly related to the depth of wells in the aquifer. Therefore, the utilisation of groundwater as a water-supply source should be carefully designed, tested for its hydrogeologic conditions, and managed to ensure sustainable quantity and quality. Bibliographical notePublisher Copyright: © 2017 by the authors. All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes - Geography, Planning and Development - Aquatic Science - Water Science and Technology	<urn:uuid:6b497a27-e139-463f-870b-38561eedd126>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://yonsei.pure.elsevier.com/en/publications/characterising-bedrock-aquifer-systems-in-korea-using-paired-wate	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571989.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813232744-20220814022744-00473.warc.gz	en	0.922559	598	2.03125	2
Willie Howard Mays Jr. Statue Willie Mays also performed tricks while on the field to entertain fans. Mays also became famous for his actions during the 1954 World Series with "The Catch". Willie Mays with Hank Aaron Backstory and Context One of the first competitive teams he played for were the semipro the Fairfield Gray Sox. He was initially played shortstop, but his strong throws were too much for the first baseman. Because of this, the team's manager Cle Holmes turned Willie into a pitcher. Despite his skill as a pitcher and ability to pitch for all nine innings, Cal Mays told the team's manager that his son could only play in the field. Willie Mays moved again to center field where he proved to be a natural, later winning 12 Gold Gloves. Before starting his professional career in baseball, Mays was reportedly playing for the Chattanooga Choo-Choo’s, a Negro League Team in Tennessee, as an unsigned player. Mays was then discovered by Piper Davis, coach of the Negro League Birmingham Black Barons. Mays was scouted by several Major League teams but was drafted by the New York Giants after graduating in 1950. In 1950 Mays' contract was bought by the Giants, despite a poor start in his first season, he won the NL Rookie of the Year. He was the youngest Africa-American to play professional baseball at the time. Throughout most of 1952-53 Mays served in the Army, when he returned in 1954 he led the league with his batting average, home runs, and total runs. He played for the Giants between 1951 and 1972 and played his final season in 1972 to 1973 for the Mets. While with the Giants, Mays made several contributions to the team's success. Mays' great arm and fielding skills were key to several important victories. After their move to San Francisco, Mays was appointed team captain. He lead his team to secure several titles including the 1962 National League before being sold to the Mets in 1972. As well as contributing his skills, Mays made history with the Giants, being a part of one of the first all-black outfield in major league history. During his career, he was named the league's Most Valuable Player twice, played in 24 All-Star games, and had a career total of 660 home runs. Following his retirement, Mays remained with the Mets as a batting coach until 1979. Mays entered the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1979 for his skill as a centerfielder. The statue was unveiled on March 31, 2010, at AT&T Park in San Francisco, California. The nearby plaza has 24 palm trees representing his jersey number. May's statue was designed by William Behrends, who also created three other statues at the park. His statue stands eight and a half feet tall made from bronze and depicts Mays swinging a bat. Following Mays' retirement, the Giants retired his number 24 jersey. Mays' is also remembered today as the "Say Hey Kid", but the reasons for this nickname have been forgotten. Mays during his 22 seasons as a professional baseball player was asked controversial questions. Including his thoughts on players using steroids, which claimed ignorance of. He was also accused by some, including Jackie Robinson, of not using his prominence to further civil rights. Though his actions and success as a player led to further integration within professional baseball. The Giant's AT&T stadium is located on the Willie Mays Jr. Plaza. While San Francisco celebrates every May 24th as Willie Mays Day. May continues to hold the league record for career outfield putouts with 7,095. New York Times "Willie Mays, at 78, Decides to Tells His Story," The New York Times, accessed September 30, 2018, https://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/31/sports/baseball/31mays.html. Baseball Hall of Fame "Willie Mays," The Baseball Hall of Fame, accessed September 30, 2018, https://baseballhall.org/hall-of-famers/mays-willie ESPN, "Willie Mays Biography," ESPN, accessed September 30, 2018, http://www.espn.com/mlb/player/bio/_/id/24790/willie-mays National Public Radio, "Willie Mays Reflects On Legendary Baseball Career," National Public Radio, accessed September 30, 2018, https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=123653406 “Willie Mays.” Willie Mays - New World Encyclopedia, https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Willie_Mays	<urn:uuid:4b38af1d-682d-4b35-9161-7b9c9524fa12>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://www.theclio.com/entry/66559	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572161.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815054743-20220815084743-00473.warc.gz	en	0.988111	1,053	2.265625	2
Read all of the instructions here before starting: this will help you to plan. 1. In the first round, you will assign a target, like a pole or a tree, and a spot from which to throw. I suggest about 10 steps or so between the throwing spot and the target. You then need to throw a plane, with the goal being to land it as close to the target as possible. 2. In the second round, you need a stopwatch (I use the one on my i-Phone). Throw a plane while you time how long it stays in the air, with the goal being to fly as long as possible. It makes no difference where the planes land, only how much time it stays airborne. 3. In the third round, you will choose a straight path of some sort, like a pavement or garden path, and a starting point along the path. Throw a plane along the path, with the goal being to land the plane as close to the middle of the path as possible. It makes no difference how far the planes travel, only how accurate you are in relation to the path. 4. In the final round, find a nice open area (for example your garden or park - or your front room of you can't get out) and assign a starting spot. Throw your plane, with the goal being for the plane to fly as far as possible. Make a note of times and distances. How will you record these? If you do not have a tape measure or metre stick, how will you measure distance?	<urn:uuid:3f74c5e5-4679-4d8b-a94a-c3fd5403dc5d>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://www.archbishopcourtenay.org.uk/lesson-1-4/	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573104.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817183340-20220817213340-00473.warc.gz	en	0.960964	318	2.65625	3
While all the hype is swirling around self-driving cars, self-driving trucks, self-driving trains, and self-driving vacuums but there are so many other important tasks the robots can learn to do for themselves. Fortunately, endeavouring engineers are busy exploring this area of development and one, who goes by Human Controller, has found the pinnacle of autonomous engineering: a Rubik’s cube that solves itself. Yes, there is a long history of machines built to solve Rubik’s cubes, but while they are very impressive in terms of speed, they are big and bulky and, crucially, not actually Rubik’s cubes themselves. Human Controller’s cube solves all these problems by way of a vaguely spherical assembly of sensors and motors that fit inside a hollowed out cube which can read the cube’s state as it is being scrambled, move the cube’s faces of its own accord, and solve the cube by doing so. Obviously, Human Controller made a few videos of the cube working its magic, but perhaps the most interesting and illuminating clip is footage of its disassembly: The website for the project doesn’t include much in the way of details as to how the robot actually operates. There is, of course, an easy method to program such a bot which would be to program it to memorize the process of its shuffling and then reverse it in order to solve. But a snippet of the robot’s code posted on the project page suggests this isn’t the case, as does a close watch of the cube’s self-solving process. The last twist of the scramble is not the first twist of the solve: If you’re not in the mood to embark on constructing your own self-solving cube, there’s only one solution to the scourge of unsolved cubes that assuredly infest your household and/or workplace: You’ll just have to learn to solve them yourself. You can do it. Trust me, it’s not that hard.	<urn:uuid:56c39847-513e-474d-a44c-2facbebcebba>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://www.popularmechanics.co.za/stuff/peak-human-ingenuity-rubiks-cube-solves/	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572304.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816120802-20220816150802-00473.warc.gz	en	0.970235	426	2.96875	3
Background The Liverpool Sleep Centre provides secondary/tertiary level care for a range of sleep disorders. An increasing volume of referrals and the impact of Covid threatened to overwhelm the service resulting in increasing clinical risk and decreased patient satisfaction. We describe how the use of technology addressed these challenges through the implementation of a Computer Guided Consultation system i.e. clinical decision support software (CDSS). Methodology The CDSS is a digital ecosystem comprising multiple intelligent consultations encompassing the entire OSA pathway including Assessment and diagnosis, CPAP set up, CPAP monitoring and issuing consumables thus acting as an end to end system solution and an Electronic Patient Record. The CDSS also features a ‘clinical dashboard’ allowing the service to track activity, monitor RTT performance and identify high risk patients e.g. sleepy drivers, hypoventilation in ‘real time’. Results Prior to implementation of the CDSS, all suspected OSA referrals underwent a sleep study and the results of which together with the information contained in the referral letter would have been reviewed by a Consultant in a ‘Virtual clinic’ with treatment decisions made in such clinics. In order to meet this demand, the service required 8 clinics weekly (5 Consultant ‘Virtual’ clinics consisting of 20 patients each and 3 ‘Combined’ Consultant/Physiologist clinics). Since March 1st to June 2021 following CDSS implementation, 325 patients (see table 1 for demographics) with suspected OSA were assessed by paramedical staff using the CDSS. Only 15% of these patients subsequently required a Consultant review either in a ‘Virtual’ or a ‘Face to Face’ manner (translating into just 0.5 clinics weekly), no ‘combined’ clinics were required with the ‘clinical dashboard’ used to highlight difficult cases for a weekly MDT. The CDSS generates automated clinical letters for each review thus greatly reducing secretarial time/costs for the service as no typing is required. Conclusion The implementation of an intelligent Computer Guided Consultation system has resulted in pathway transformation enabling scarce Consultant resource to be channelled to where it is most required and enhancing service capacity, efficiency and patient safety. Adopting the system results in multi-level health economic benefits and facilitates greater service oversight. Please refer to page A192 for declarations of interest related to this abstract. Statistics from Altmetric.com If you wish to reuse any or all of this article please use the link below which will take you to the Copyright Clearance Center’s RightsLink service. You will be able to get a quick price and instant permission to reuse the content in many different ways.	<urn:uuid:3598f03a-e718-4fad-9d6f-a59f5f66426b>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://thorax.bmj.com/content/76/Suppl_2/A106.2	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572304.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816120802-20220816150802-00473.warc.gz	en	0.906717	572	1.695313	2
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The Trail of Blood (Russian) This book covers the history of the Baptists from the time of Christ to the present day. It includes an excellent chart in the back showing not only the origin of the Baptists, but also the rise of the Roman Catholic Church and the origin of Protestantism. 60 page spiral bound booklet. 8 1/2" x 11" Includes timeline chart in back of book.	<urn:uuid:bbf9743c-b8ab-4e1e-abb3-6bc25d2462dc>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://www.baptist-books.com/products/the-trail-of-blood-russian	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573104.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817183340-20220817213340-00473.warc.gz	en	0.936489	94	1.703125	2
This week, Dan introduces a brand-new guest to Stansberry Investor Hour... But he's no stranger to Stansberry Research. Dave Lashmet, colleague and editor of Stansberry Venture Technology, joins Dan for a fast-paced talk on innovation, technology, and, of course, investing. His Venture Technology service uses a "venture capitalist" investing approach and focuses on biotechnology firms. And according to Dan, Dave is "well known as a man who scours the Earth for great ideas," thanks to his boots-on-the-ground research and networking at countless conferences and meetings. The two dive into Stansberry Research's history – including how founder Porter Stansberry actually hired Dave after meeting him in college... where Dave was Porter's professor. And Dave also regales Dan with tales of his former job as a self-described "mix between an engineer and a businessperson inside a tech company." Dan also commends Dave for his recent recommendation to Venture Technology subscribers to sell their remaining stake in Nvidia (NVDA) for an eye-popping 1,400% return. And Dave gives an in-depth analysis of the biggest risks to the company, ranging from overseas geopolitical tensions to direct competitors like Intel (INTC). He also offers insights on the dichotomy between venture capitalists and "angel investors" and reveals exactly what he looks for in a company. Finally, he shares what investors should watch out for when researching prospective portfolio candidates. Editor of Stansberry Venture Technology Dave Lashmet undertakes an intensive research process to discover under-the-radar technology, biotechnology, and medical companies poised for near-term growth. He was one of the first employees at Stansberry Research and is the editor of Stansberry Venture Technology. His unique insight into new technologies is responsible for some of the biggest gains in the history of the firm. Dave has spent 10 years teaching and writing about medicine and technology at major research universities, and he has done follow-up research at some of the most important facilities in North America, like Harvard Medical School, Johns Hopkins, MIT, and the Centers for Disease Control.	<urn:uuid:b0ff9f48-7a81-472a-a1ce-ed9b9e86b88b>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://investorhour.com/episodes/scouring-the-earth-for-great-ideas	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573104.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817183340-20220817213340-00473.warc.gz	en	0.959921	442	1.679688	2
The Oxford Union is one of the world’s oldest debate forums. Starting in 1823 on the campus of the historic British university, the Oxford Union has played host to a tremendous lineup of debates and guest speakers. Participants in the debates are generally students and/or alumni of Oxford University but can also include experts in a particular field who never attended the school. Debate topics can range from philosophy to politics to history, and even sometimes comedy. The format is generally three or four speakers to a side, with some time given for audience participation. In general, each side is well-represented and often makes well-thought-out arguments, regardless of whether or not the debater actually agrees with the side he or she is taking. At the end of the debate, those in attendance can vote for the side they think won. All this is done in the most British way possible: in tuxedos and evening gowns. Last week, on their YouTube channel, the Oxford Union posted their debate on the proposal that “It Is Immoral to Be a Billionaire.” In this particular debate, the proposition (those arguing to adopt the proposition) played the greatest hits of socialists everywhere: greedy corporations, oppression of workers, and destroying the planet for monetary gain. However, it’s not these arguments on which I want to focus. It’s the terrible arguments made by the opposition (those arguing against the proposition). Only one of the debaters on the opposition felt it at all relevant to define morality, and why this doesn’t apply to billionaires. The other three basically admitted that on the surface they would believe that billionaires are by definition immoral, and that just the way the proposal was worded makes it possible to argue against. One debater, Liam Willis, based his argument on the fact that since he was able to name a single billionaire, namely J.K. Rowling, that he deems to be moral, the proposal falls apart. In fact, Rowling was the first person to fall off the Forbes list of billionaires due to charitable donations. If billionaires were definitionally immoral, was she eligible for morality once she was worth less than $1 billion (or £1 billion; nobody ever defined the criteria of billionaire). However, it would follow that if he were to look down the list of other billionaires, if he didn’t agree with what they did with their money he would have no problem deeming them immoral. In fact, he states outright that because Jeff Bezos doesn’t behave how he likes, he would classify him as immoral. The closing debater was Peter Singer, an Australian moral philosopher who spoke of the opinion that being a billionaire isn’t immoral, rather dying a billionaire is immoral. In other words, you must be willing to pass your wealth on to worthy causes rather than to your children. He added that he would rather a society that had a taxation system that didn’t allow for billionaires to exist. He also chided the ultra-wealthy for not thinking hard enough about how to give away their wealth. Like the aforementioned Liam Willis, he praised billionaires that he agrees with. However, Singer went further. He mentions that soon-to-be-failed presidential candidate Tom Steyer is the largest donor to the Democratic Party, and that this makes him moral. However, if he were to contrast this with the Koch brothers, who donate to Republican and Libertarian politicians, he would not be able to make this point because he doesn’t agree with the causes they support. In fact, the Koch brothers were mentioned by both sides in this debate, always in a negative light. You see, the Oxford Union wasn’t interested in having a debate on the morality of billionaires. They are actually interested in having a debate on what should be done with other people’s money. In fact, every participant had their ideas as to how the über rich should spend their wealth. Higher taxes, more charities, these approved charities, this political party, that particular cause. They also spoke about what they shouldn’t be spending on – not that boat, or house, or your children. Oxford only wanted representation from one side to push a particular agenda. This is evidenced by the fact that multiple members of the opposition chose to argue on the basis of semantics as opposed to the actual issue at hand. The debate was not about the morality of billionaires, rather how billionaires can redeem themselves from being billionaires. So the question remains: Is being a billionaire moral? Simply no. It’s not moral. It’s not immoral. The simple glance at a bank account does not determine the morality of an individual. If a person is worth $10 billion, and every single penny of that fortune was obtained legally and in good faith, that person could be considered moral from a financial perspective (this obviously does not take other areas of life into account). If all an individual has to his/her name is $100 that was picked out of someone else’s pocket, I don’t care how desperate the individual is, or how wealthy the victim was, that’s immoral. Of course the wealthy can use underhanded, immoral, and even illegal methods of getting to be that wealthy, and those people are obviously immoral, but you aren’t allowed to judge someone’s ethics based on the size of their bank account. Judge the actions that got him or her there. This doesn’t even consider the thought that billionaires must assume all the risk to get where they are. None of the low-level employees must do that. And for the love of everything, you don’t get to decide how other people spend their money. I understand that it’s easy to hate rich people, especially if you yourself are struggling financially. But please ask yourself if your hatred stems from your knowledge of underhandedness to get to that point or if it is based on envy. Oxford clearly believes that arguing for the opposition in this case shows some sort of character deficiency. In fact, Willis spent a good two minutes trying to apologize for it. But arguing that dollars or pounds can determine the morality of an individual shows a severe lack of understanding about finance and ethics on the part of the Oxford Union. Izzo Zwiren works in healthcare administration, constantly concerning himself with the state of healthcare politics. The topic of healthcare has led Izzo to become passionate about a variety of political issues affecting our country today. Aside from politics, Izzo is a fan of trivia, stand-up comedy, and the New York Giants. 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Whether you have one or several young children at home, one of your main goals is to keep them busy. Sure, taking naps and kicking back and relaxing is fine at times. That said you do not want your child so bored to the point that they are staring at the walls. With that in mind, what actions can you take to better ensure your child stays busy for the most part? Making Life Fun for Your Young One In doing all you can to provide your child with a lot of fun, here are some possibilities you may not have tried up to now: - Summer camp – Although it only lasts a few months during the year, summer can be one of the most exciting times for a kid. Being out of school, having warm weather to enjoy and more can make summer fun. That said how do you think your kid would do if they went to summer camp for a period of time? For many children, camp turns out to be an educational and fun time at the end of the day. If you and your child like such an idea, sit down together at the computer. You can look over different camps in your area. Find one that offers activities they would enjoy; has a great reputation and is not too far away. The last thing is especially key if your child has never spent much time away from home without you. - Video gaming – Do you think your child would take an interest to video games? If you think yes, give it a shot and your child could be one of many kids playing video games. Gaming can be quite a fun experience for your young one. He or she can not only have fun playing, but can improve hand-and-eye coordination and more. They could end up making some new friends through gaming too. Go online and see what key pieces of equipment your kid will need to play. A headset of course should pop into your mind. Whether you opt for the Xbox Series S headset or another one, invest time and effort into finding the right one. Your child’s headset will deliver them the best sound possible. That is so they can better enjoy their video games of choice. If you have a liking or interest for video games, spend some time playing with your kid. The family bonding can be quite enjoyable. - Learning history – Whether history on your country, family and more, history can be a fun thing. That being the case; take the time to introduce your child to different aspects of history. For example, have them learn about the state they live in now. You can also teach them about their country. Both can be helpful for them in the classrooms at school. When it comes to family, your kid should know as much as possible about where they came from and who relatives are. History is another activity where you can bond more with your child. When you are looking to keep your child busy, you likely have many options to select from.	<urn:uuid:6fe63f64-cbf5-4031-af51-d9f53f03fc52>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://drewdalyonline.com/how-are-you-keeping-your-child-busy/amp/	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572161.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815054743-20220815084743-00473.warc.gz	en	0.977274	596	2.125	2
All about About Hausa Traditional Marriage Rites: The Hausa ethnic group is Nigeria’s most numerous ethnic group and the most powerful tribe in Northern Nigeria. They generally live in the country’s north, which they call Arewa, which translates loosely as Northern Nigeria. Marriage is a heated subject in Hausa culture. Without getting married after a certain age, one is considered dumb and ignorant, and he or she is likely to be harboring health issues. Not only that, but unlike in other cultures where you are allowed some freedom with the opposite sex, which can then lead to sexual contact, a Hausa man and woman do not have such freedom, and the only thing that can lead to sexual contact is marriage, which is why the topic is hot in the Hausa tradition. This essay will discuss traditional Hausa marriage ceremonies as observed in Hausa Land, Northern Nigeria. List Of Top 10 Facts About Hausa Traditional Marriage Rites : In general, Hausa marriage procedures and requirements are the simplest, most cost-effective, and least expensive traditional marriage rites in Nigeria. It is founded on Islamic Law, sometimes known as Sharia Law, because the majority of Hausa people are Muslims. 1. The male just gives a chamber in the Hausa custom, but the bride’s family furnishes it. They are adamant about making marriage less expensive in order to reduce infidelity in society. The following are the stages to marrying a Hausa girl. It is anticipated that the man and woman have reached an agreement to marry prior to the first stage listed below. As previously indicated, their encounter is generally lighthearted, with little physical contact – not even a handshake! That is the law. The first stage is to get an agreement. 2. Na Gani Ina So Stage: Ina Na Gani So is the Hausa way of expressing, and I like it. At this point, the groom’s family pays a visit to the bride’s family to inform them of their child’s desire to marry their daughter. They bring presents such as fruits, kolanuts, and calabashes. Approval of the presents by the bride’s family suggests acceptance of the groom’s family’s proposal. Prior to this point, each family must have conducted their own background checks on the other to ensure that they want to be affiliated with such a family. 3. Courting Stage: This is when they may formally date and court each other. However, several restrictions are imposed. The issue of physical touch is crucial. 4. In the Hausa tradition, unless you are related to someone you cannot marry, it is illegal to touch a woman or vice versa. To even accomplish this, connect a tiny child who is intelligent enough to relate a narrative but not wise enough to understand how bribery works to the two. 5. This time is intended for the two to get to know one other well. If they discover that they are incompatible at this point, the marriage procedure is terminated. If they like one other, the customary marriage ceremonies will continue. 6. Gaisuwa And Sarana Stage: Gaisuwa means welcome in Hausa, whereas Sarana indicates setting a date. As the name indicates, the bride’s price and the date for the wedding ceremony are set at this point. A Hausa bride’s bridal price (known as Sadaki in Hausa) is generally low, according to Islamic law. It had a minimum price, which was often a quarter kilogram of gold (Rubu Dinar in Hausa). 7. However, depending on the affluence of the two families, the price might be more. Sarana, the next stage after deciding on the bride price, is setting a date for the wedding ceremony. The man and lady are thought to be engaged at this point. There is still no sexual contact. However, no other man approaches the woman, and all of her previous lovers back off knowing she is now engaged and going to marry someone else. 8. Wedding Ceremony (Aure): The bride and groom are proclaimed Husband and Wife on this day. On this day, the wedding ceremony known in Hausa as Aure takes place, hence you will hear phrases like Yau ne ranan auren (today is the wedding day). This is referred to as wedding fatiha by some. On this day, the bride stays indoors with her friends and elder ladies, and she is decked with Lalle (Kunshi), also known as Hienna to others. She is also being adorned with jewels and having her make-up done. Don’t mess with them; they may make a lady look more gorgeous than an angel! Take a peek at these adorable Hausa ladies. While it isn’t made, when they put make-up to it, it transforms into wow… and dammit! 9. Males, on the other hand, remain outdoors on the ground. The Sadaki (wedding price or dowry) is being paid and stated in public that X, the son of Y, came to marry the daughter of Q, the daughter W, and paid T as bridal price. The Sadaki will be accepted by the bride’s family, and the Imam (Islamic authority) will declare them Husband and Wife. This marks the beginning of the man and woman’s union. This is how traditional Hausa marriage ceremonies are carried out. However, this does not mean that the marriage ritual is over, as there remains a crucial portion that is optional, Walimah! 10. Walimah (Wedding Reception): Others refer to the walimah procedure as reception, and it is notable for eating and drinking. However, the bride is not the only one who is brought out and reprimanded (advised) by the elders. The grooms are also counseled, following which prayers and gifts are bestowed on the newlyweds and everyone departs. The bride is brought to her husband’s residence by the elder lady in the evening, in the company of her friends. They sing on their journey and bring all of her stuff to the husband’s house, hoping that on this night, the Husband will finally taste the once-forbidden fruit (it is no longer forbidden). This is the traditional Hausa marriage system. The newlywed bride’s name is Amarya, and the groom’s name is Ango.	<urn:uuid:5fde5334-f296-490a-9976-686921588f22>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://www.top10.ng/top-10/hausa-traditional-marriage/	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572161.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815054743-20220815084743-00473.warc.gz	en	0.961952	1,378	2.359375	2
The problem with goals then… So, what are the problems of setting goals versus creating your very own quest? Goals, as they stand, have the following issues: - They can offer a lack of focus - If Goals are too broad and too far away to give proper scope - They lack urgency - There is a fear of failure — either due unrealistic goal setting or a lack of motivation - Often end goals are not researched properly, thereby leading to a sense of being overwhelmed - There is the illusion of always being a failure until you achieve the final goal - The goal you picked is not your own but what others believe you should be doing — lack of motivation - That the goal is about physical gains like money and not about a state of being. The problem for so many is that you end up putting yourself on a set of rails designed by someone else, by society, to achieve a goal, not of your own making. You need to think beyond what you have at the moment, you need to use what you have right now and how you can achieve that quest reward with those limited resources and knowledge. Focusing on that singular point doesn’t work, your journey it what counts. And through that, you will gain confidence, and because of your hard work, the continued successes and achievements become deserved. So, how do we create a solid, epic quest for you and your life? Creating your very own Questline What is your desired goal, your quest reward? You still need to ask yourself this question, because this is your starting point. Make sure it’s an adequately epic goal, something that will challenge you and motivate you. Once you know what the final quest reward roughly looks like in your mind, then you can start breaking it down into smaller pieces to create your quest line. A good method for breaking something down into its constituent parts is First Principles thinking. Remember this only works if you do solid research around what you want to do and/or achieve. Don’t pick a quest you know nothing about. A few tips when considering your goals, depending on the time frame you have available or have set for yourself, it’s best that you only 1 to 3 goals for any given time frame. Going above that number again defeats the point of this method and will overwhelm you. If your quest reward is epic enough and will push you just beyond your comfort zone, then having around 1 to 2 goals across a 1+ year time frame is something that anyone can work towards. A year or more is a long time, but remember this the final point, you’re breaking it down into smaller milestones along the way. For example, saying you want a body that’s fit enough to run a marathon every year is an epic goal, this will require a long-term investment with many smaller goals, and a continued state of being. To make sure your pick the right quest: “The best way to choose goals that align with your happiness is to ask yourself these Three Most Important Questions. 1) What beautiful human experiences do you want to have? 2) What will help you grow and become the man/woman you want to be? 3) In what ways can you contribute to others and the world as a whole?” Now one of the reasons we want to use the terminology of quests is because you need to make sure that your goals are set in the positive. You need to avoid creating goals that aim for you to not do something, or to stop doing something. You need to frame it in such a way that you move towards something you want to do. For example, instead of saying you want to quit smoking, frame it so that you wish to move towards a healthier lifestyle. This journey requires you to remove smoking gradually, increasing cardiovascular exercise and hopefully keeps your mind and body busy so that you don’t feel the need for a cigarette.	<urn:uuid:00834fda-3185-4645-b4e8-7fd0cbdc6099>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://aestranger.com/goal-creation-gamifying-life/	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573104.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817183340-20220817213340-00473.warc.gz	en	0.960429	817	2	2
We have your answers DOMAIN FAQ TOPICS - What is a domain name? A domain name is a website address, like aplus.net or deluxe.com. Servers on the internet identify websites and other services with IP addresses (e.g. 192.168.0.1); in order to make it easier for people to find websites, we developed the Domain Name System, mapping the IP address to a domain name which is much easier for people to remember than a string of numbers. - What is a Registrar? A Registrar is a company that is accredited through ICANN (International Committee of Assigned Names and Numbers) to sell domain name registrations. Aplus.net is an ICANN-accredited Registrar under the June 2013 version of the Registrar Accreditation Agreement. - What is a WhoIs record? All registered domain names have a record in the public WhoIs database, indicating who owns the domain (called the “Registrant”), what Registrar it is registered with, the domain status and other details such as the initial registration date, expiration date, and NameServers. This WhoIs record is required by ICANN policy; you can find all ICANN’s WhoIs-related policies at https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/whois-policies-provisions-2013-04-15-en. You can do a WhoIs lookup on any domain at https://www.aplus.net/whois-lookup. You can find an explanation of the different domain statuses at https://icann.org/epp. - How can I look up the Registrar for my domains? Please do a WhoIs lookup at https://www.aplus.net/whois-lookup to find the Registrar for your domain(s). - What is WhoIs Privacy? All registered domain names have a record in the public WhoIs database, indicating the full contact information of the domain Registrant, Administrative, and Technical contacts (name, address, phone number, email address.) This WhoIs record is required by ICANN policy; you can find all ICANN’s WhoIs-related policies at https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/whois-policies-provisions-2013-04-15-en. In order to protect the privacy of your personal contact information, you can use our Domain Privacy Service. When you purchase and enable this service, we will mask the contact information that is publicly displayed on the WhoIs record; instead of showing your info, it shows our privacy provider information. Any emails that are sent to the privacy email address displayed in the public WhoIs record will be automatically forwarded to your real domain contact email address, but the sender will not see your info unless you choose to respond to their email. You can read more about Domain Privacy and add it on to your domain name at any time by visiting https://www.aplus.net/domains/domain-privacy or going to the “Add Services” section of your Aplus Control Panel. - What is a domain lock? A domain lock is a status set on a domain to prevent unauthorized updates or Registrar transfer. When you register your domain name with Aplus.net, we enable the lock by default. You can unlock your domain by going to the “Manage Domain Name” tab of the Domain Manager App, removing the checkmark from the “Domain Lock” column and then clicking Apply at the bottom right to save your changes. - How do I manage my domain? To manage your domain, simply log into the Aplus Control Panel at https://my.aplus.net, select My Services and select the Domain Manager App from within the Domain Management section. Within the Domain Manager App, you can view the domain status, expiration date and verification status, enable or disable auto-renewal and select the renewal term for auto-renewal, and enable or disable the domain lock. You can update the NameServers and WhoIs Privacy settings, update the WhoIs contact information, and retrieve your EPP code if you need to transfer the domain to another Registrar. - Can you update the domain for me? We can assist you with renewing the domain, but updates to the WhoIs record must be done by the domain owner or their authorized person only. If you are not sure how to navigate through the Domain Manager App to update your domain information, please don’t hesitate to contact us at 1-855-791-8966 or by email at email@example.com and we’ll be glad to walk you through it. - What is the lifecycle of a domain? Domain names are always registered on an annual basis, for a minimum of one year and a maximum of ten years. Domains that are not renewed go into a “renewal grace period” (also called “expiry grace period”) as of the expiry date, and remain in this status for 30 days. During this time, the domain still belongs to the pre-expiry owner, but the website and any related services will stop working. The domain can be renewed for the standard rate; instructions for renewal can be found below For more information on the post-expiry statuses for domains, please see “What happens if I don’t renew my domain?” below. - Where can I find your Domain Name Service Agreement? Our Domain Name Services Agreement can be found at https://www.deluxe.com/policy/domain-names. - What is DNS? DNS stands for Domain Name Services or Domain Name Servers, depending on the context. Your domain name is the address of your website, such as “aplus.net”, this address is mapped to IP addresses (DNS) which represent where your hosting, email, etc., is located in the server. - What are the Aplus NameServers? Our NameServers are: - What are the Aplus DNS settings? If you are managing your own DNS or are using a 3rd party DNS server, you will need to change your mail and web records to point to the IPs below. This works for all package types. (blank) IN A 22.214.171.124 www IN A 126.96.36.199 ftp IN A 188.8.131.52 mail IN A 184.108.40.206 pop IN A 220.127.116.11 smtp IN A 18.104.22.168 webmail IN A 22.214.171.124 autodiscover IN A 126.96.36.199 10 IN MX mx1c40.carrierzone.com. 100 IN MX mx2c40.carrierzone.com. 110 IN MX mx3c40.carrierzone.com. 120 IN MX mx4c40.carrierzone.com. - How do I change my NameServers? If your domain name is registered with us at Aplus.net, you can use our Domain Manager App to change the Name Servers. - Log in to the Aplus Control Panel at https://my.aplus.net - Select Domain Management - Click “Launch” on the Domain Manager App - Click the “Manage Domain Name” tab - Select the domain you want to update by clicking the checkbox on the left side of the domain where it appears in the list - Click the “Update NameServers” tab - Modify the NameServers listed and click “Apply” to save the changes If you get an error when trying to update the NameServers, this may be because your domain name is locked. Please use the “Manage Domain Name” tab of the Domain Manager App to unlock the domain, and then try the NameServer update again. If you have registered your domain name elsewhere but would like to host your website with Aplus, please change your domain’s NameServers to the following: - How do I manage my DNS settings and zone file? The Aplus DNS Manager allows you to modify the zone file for your domain. - Log in at https://my.aplus.net. - Select My Services. - Select Domain Management and then select the DNS Manager application. - Edit your zone file as required. - Click the "Next" button to complete the operation. - Allow 24 - 72 hours for DNS propagation. While the DNS Manager is convenient and easy to use, it is extremely powerful. Problems may occur with your website and email if the zone file is modified incorrectly. - What are IP addresses? IP (Internet Protocol) addresses are a string of numbers that a computer/server understands as a specific location on the Internet. Domain names are how we as humans understand and remember those website locations. Through the power of DNS, a computer translates these domain names into IP addresses to display websites and provide other services such as email. - What is propagation? Propagation is the time it takes for NameServers around the world to update DNS settings based on changes made to your domain name. Servers have different time frames in which they allow updates; for example every 24 hours is a common setting. It takes approximately 24-48 hours for NameServers around the world to update domain server information that has been changed. - Where can I find your Domain Renewal Policy? Our Domain Name Renewal and Redemption Policy can be found at https://www.deluxe.com/policy/domain-name-renewal. - How do I renew my domain? To renew your domain, simply log into the Control Panel at https://my.aplus.net, click on Add Services at the top, and then click Renew Domain and follow the prompts to select which domain to renew and the number of years to add on to the registration term. If you are already in the Domain Manager App, the Manage Domain Name tab has a Renew Now button which you can click after selecting a domain (by clicking the checkbox to the left of the domain you want to renew), and that will also take you to the domain renewal part of the Add Services section of the Control Panel. - Can I renew my domain for more than one year? Domains can be renewed for one or more years; that time will be added on to the existing registration term. For example, if your domain is due for renewal on July 1 2018, and you renew it for two years, the updated expiry date will be July 1 2020. - Can you renew my domain automatically? Yes, we do offer automatic domain renewal! This is a great way to make sure that your domain name is renewed before the expiry date, without having to remember to renew it yourself. To enable auto-renewal, launch the Domain Manager App within the My Services section of your Aplus Control Panel (https://my.aplus.net), and go to the Manage Domain Name tab. All your domains registered with Aplus.net are listed there, and in the Auto Renew column you will see checkboxes. Just fill in the checkbox for any domains you want to auto-renew, and be sure to click “Apply” at the bottom right to save your changes. Please note that auto-renewal needs to be enabled more than one day prior to the domain expiry date in order for it to take effect. - Can I auto-renew my domain for more than one year? You can definitely choose to auto-renew your domain for more than one year! In the “Manage Domain Name” tab of the Domain Manager App there is a “Renewal Length” column just to the right of the “Auto Renew” column; you can select the number of years from the drop-down menu. Be sure to click “Apply” at the bottom right to save your changes. - When does auto-renewal happen? When your domain has auto-renewal enabled, our system will process the payment 30 days before the expiry date, and renew the domain on the expiry date. This way if there is a problem with the payment there will be plenty of time to get it sorted out before the domain reaches that expiry date. We will send you a notice by email if there is a problem with the payment, be sure that you have valid contact information listed on your account. - How much does it cost to renew my domain? Domain name registration, renewal and transfer all follow the prices laid out at https://www.aplus.net/domains/new-domain-extensions/pricing. - How do you notify me to renew my domain? We send domain renewal reminder emails to both the domain owner and account holder (if they are different) several times before and after the domain expires. These notices will indicate if the domain is set up to automatically renew or will expire unless it is proactively renewed. - What happens if I don’t renew my domain? When a domain expires, it goes into a 30-day “Renewal Grace Period.” During this time, the domain can only be renewed by the original Registrant, but the WhoIs information is masked and will not display the original Registrant’s information until it is renewed. See “How do I renew my domain?” for more information on how to renew your expired domain. During the Renewal Grace Period, the NameServers may be updated to point the domain to a parking or under construction page, but after it is renewed it will point to your NameServers again. If you do not renew your domain name during the Renewal Grace Period your domain name may be made available to other parties for purchase. If another party submits a purchase request during this time, and the original Registrant does not renew the domain, the sale to that other party will be completed following the end of the Renewal Grace Period. If the domain is not renewed during the Renewal Grace Period, and no other parties submit a purchase request during that time, the domain then goes into a 30-day Redemption period. During the Redemption period the original owner may still renew the domain, but there is an extra fee of $89 plus the cost of the domain renewal. If your domain name is currently in Redemption status, we ask that you contact one of our Domain Services Representatives immediately at firstname.lastname@example.org to help you renew the domain. Domain Services can be reached from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm Eastern seven days a week at 855-791-8966, Option 4. If the domain is not renewed during the Renewal Grace Period or Redemption Period, it then goes into a 5-day “Pending Delete” status. During the Pending Delete period the expired domain name cannot be renewed or redeemed. Following the Pending Delete Status period, the expired domain is then released from the Registry and made available to the general public for registration. - Do I need to transfer my domains? If your domains are with Aplus or Names4ever.com/Abacus, then you do not need to transfer them. If they are with another Registrar and you wish to consolidate, you may initiate a Registrar transfer of your domains to Aplus. - What do I need in order to transfer my domain to Aplus? To transfer a domain from one Registrar to another, first you must prepare the domain for transfer. Using the current Registrar system, make sure that the domain is unlocked, that the contact information listed on the WhoIs record is valid, and that you have the Transfer Authorization (EPP) code. Please note that changing the domain contact information may lock the domain against transfer to another Registrar; please work with your current Registrar to avoid that before making any changes to the WhoIs record. - How do I transfer my domain to Aplus? You can submit a transfer request on our website at aplus.net or in the “Add Services” section of your Control Panel. To use the website, please visit https://www.aplus.net/domains and type the domain you wish to transfer into the domain search box. Include the extension (like .com or .net) but do not include http:// or www. Our system will check that the domain is available for transfer and prompt you to enter the EPP code; if you don’t yet have the code, you can continue without it and work with our Customer Service team to add it to the transfer later on. Continue through the checkout process, either by signing into your existing account or creating a new one. Within your account, click on the “My Services” shopping cart icon at the top of the page, and then select “Transfer Domain”. Enter the domain you wish to transfer into the search box, including the extension (like .com or .net) but not including http:// or www. Our system will check that the domain is available for transfer and prompt you to enter the EPP code; if you don’t yet have the code, you can continue without it and work with our Customer Service team to add it to the transfer later on. Continue through the checkout process. - Why is there a charge for the transfer? When a domain is transferred from one Registrar to another, one year is added on to the registration term. The fee charged for a transfer is for this domain renewal year. - What happens after I start the transfer process? Once the transfer is submitted, our automated system will send a Form of Authorization to the domain owner (Registrant) by email. The domain owner must follow the link within that Form of Authorization to our website, where they must select to either approve or cancel the transfer request. If this transfer approval is not completed within seven days, the transfer will “time out” and no longer be available to approve; at that point, we can resubmit the transfer request for you if needed. After the transfer has been approved, the losing Registrar may send a second Form of Authorization to the domain owner. This second Form of Authorizations is optional – the domain owner may use it to confirm or cancel the transfer, or they may ignore it. If the transfer is confirmed or cancelled now, then this action will take effect immediately. If the second email is ignored, the transfer will be held in a Pending status for five days and then will be completed. Remember, the first Form of Authorization must be approved in order for the transfer to be completed, but the second one is optional; the losing Registrar system might not send it at all. - Why do I need to Verify my WhoIs information? The “WhoIs Accuracy Program Specification” section of ICANN’s 2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement requires Registrars to Verify that the WhoIs information provided for each registered domain is accurate and up to date. As a domain owner, you are responsible for maintaining accurate information on your domain WhoIs record. - Why did I get a WhoIs Verification request? WhoIs Verification is triggered when: - A new domain is registered with new (never before Verified) Registrant information - A domain is transferred to a new Registrar - Change of Registrant contact information (any part of the Registrant contact info) - Change of Ownership (name of Registrant) - Notification of Inaccuracy (e.g. automated annual WhoIs reminder email sent to Registrant bounces) - How much time do I have to complete the Verification? You have 15 days from the date of the FIRST notice to complete the Verification. - What happens if I do not complete the Verification within 15 days? If you do not complete the Verification before the end of the 15 days, the domain will be suspended and all services related to the domain will stop working. It will still be registered and owned by you, the expiry date will not change, and once the Verification is completed the domain will work again. - How do I complete my WhoIs verification? EMAIL - Aplus.net will send a Verification request email to the Registrant (Owner) email address listed on the domain’s WhoIs record. Click the link in the email, this will take you to a website which displays the WhoIs information for the domain and has a “VERIFY” button. You must click the “VERIFY” button on the website to complete the Verification. If the email address on the domain is invalid, please use the Domain Manager App to update it and a new Verification email will be sent to you automatically at the new email address. CONTROL PANEL – Once the Verification process is initiated, there will be a button in the Domain Contacts section of the Domain Manager App in your Control Panel which allows you to re-send the Verification email to the domain owner contact. PHONE – See “Can I Verify by phone?” below - I never got the Verification email, what do I do? If the Verification is still pending (the 15 days have not passed), the domain owner will receive a daily email asking them to complete the Verification. If the contact email address on the domain name is valid, you can use the button in the Domain Contacts section of the Domain Manager App to re-send the email. If the Registrant contact email address on the domain is wrong, first log into your Control Panel and use the Domain Manager App to update the incorrect information. This update will trigger a new Verification email to be sent to that new email contact. - Can I verify by phone? Yes, we can assist with a “manual” Verification by telephone. First, find your phone Verification code. To do so, log in to the Control Panel and go into the Domain Manager App, open the Domain Contacts tab and select the domain you need to Verify from the drop-down menu. In the “Domain Verification Status” bar at the top you will see a 5-digit “Domain Verification Code”. Then, call our Domain Services team at 1-855-791-8966, option 4, and let them know that you want to do a phone Verification for your domain. The Domain Services agent will then call you back at the phone number listed as the Registrant contact in the WhoIs record and ask you to provide that phone Verification code as confirmation. Once this has been completed, the Domain Services agent can mark the domain as Verified. - Do you ever call me about WhoIs verification? We do make automated calls to some of our clients who have an invalid email address listed on the domain name WhoIs record. The purpose of this call is to notify the domain owner that they must update their WhoIs record and Verify the domain in order to ensure that there is no interruption in their website or related services. - How do I check my current domain WhoIs info? To check the current WhoIs information for your domain name, please visit https://www.aplus.net/whois-lookup. - How do I update my domain WhoIs info? If you need to update your domain name WhoIs information, login at https://my.aplus.net/ and then use the Domain Manager App to make the required changes. - Do I get a refund for down-time due to un-Verified WhoIs information? There will be no refunds offered for lost time due to non-Verification. - What if I have WhoIs privacy protection? Domains that have WhoIs privacy protection still go through the standard Verification process, the only difference is that the WhoIs information is not displayed to the public. ICANN Ownership Transfer - What is this new ICANN Ownership Transfer policy? As of January 2017, ICANN has expanded the Domain Transfer policy found at https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/transfer-policy-2016-06-01-en to include a new section on transfers between Registrants (owners). - How does this affect my domain with Aplus.net? Any update to the domain Registrant (owner) contact information is now considered to be a transfer of ownership. As result, when that Registrant information is updated, the domain is put on a 60-day lock status, during which time it cannot be transferred to another Registrar. - Who can I talk to about this policy? Our Domain Services team is always happy to help you understand the status of your domain; please don’t hesitate to contact us at 1-855-791-8966 or by email at email@example.com. If you want to give ICANN feedback regarding this policy, please use the form found at https://forms.icann.org/en/contact (scroll about halfway down the page). - You didn’t answer my question. Who can I contact for more help? Our Domain Services team is well trained and happy to assist with any questions or concerns that you have regarding your Aplus.net domain services! 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On May 23, the ten-story twin towers of Metropol in Abadan city in the southwestern province of Khuzestan suddenly collapsed. The tragedy has reportedly claimed the lives of at least 40 victims, and many more have sustained injuries.; however, the people continuing the rescue mission are pulling out more lifeless bodies from under the rubble. Locals have said that there are more than 50 people died. On June 1, the semiofficial Eghtesad Online website stated, “From Plasco [building collapse in Tehran] to Metropol, compatriots wait for enlightenment,” showing the people’s outrage against the regime’s failures that have led to such catastrophes. The twenty-story Plasco commercial building in the Iranian capital collapsed on January 19, 2017, following a high-rise fire. Many people, mainly firefighters, lost their lives, which turned the event into a significant constructing disaster in Iran. The Eghtesad Online website also said, “The Metropol disaster prompted Tehran’s City Council to think about unsafe buildings in the capital. In such circumstances, Mayor Alireza Zakani tries to show the situation is normal.” On May 29, Qodratollah Mohammadi, Tehran’s Firefighting Organization director-general, and the City Council’s Safety Services chief attended the city council to explain the organization’s approach toward unsafe buildings, including several hospitals and universities. Covering the city council’s session, the official IRNA news agency wrote, “Constructing unsafe buildings is a deadly business.” During the session, Mohammadi said, “We have sent written alert notes to 129 owners. We gave them a six-month deadline. We would refer the cases to the judiciary and follow legal procedures if convinced that the owners took no action. The judiciary should issue necessary rulings for evacuation.” On the same day, the Ensaf News website published a list that included the names and locations of 129 buildings across Tehran. In the article, it wrote, “The last City Council had received this report from the firefighting organization, which forced then-mayor Piruz Hanachi to publish the list based on Shaffafiyat [transparency] platform and deal with the owners. However, he refused to deal with them due to some institutions’ requests.” The Bu-Ali Sina, Fajr, Shohaday-e Yaftabad, Fayyazbakhsh, Qiyassi, Ziaeian, Bahar, Amin, Torfeh, and Shahabadi hospitals are among the unsafe buildings listed. The list also mentioned Shahed, Dr. Shariati Technical, University Professional, and Khomeini’s monument as unsafe structures. Several residential apartment names are also listed as unsafe buildings, including Behzisti [welfare], Eram, Golestan, and Valiasr. Ensaf News also revealed the names of hazardous bazaars, towers, restaurants, warehouses, malls, refineries, factories, car parks, and administrative-commercial complexes in Tehran. Firefighting Organization spokesperson Jalal Maleki rejected the list, saying, “The firefighting organization does not approve this list. However, this disapproval does not mean that these buildings are safe.” Organization director-general Mohammadi also rejected the list. He said, “Tehran’s Firefighting Organization does not endorse the list at all, and this list is invalid. There is no relation between this list and the organization.” The government’s frustration over the number of unsafe buildings in the capital shows devastating mismanagement and failure, which put the threat of further collapses on the horizon. It should be noted that Tehran sits on three major fault lines and several small and scattered ones, making it one of the most dangerous cities globally, with severe threats of destruction from earthquakes. On June 3, the Arman-e Melli website wrote, “The clue of Abadan’s incident is behind the curtain. The consequences of Abadan’s incident continue, and the number of victims rises every day. This incident took place due to behind-the-curtain relations. Why do such incidents happen in the country, and where is its root?” It added, “Indeed, the [Metropol] owner had illegal relations with several Abadan municipality managers. Therefore, the municipality issued construction licenses for the complex, which did not meet legal standards. “Several rich individuals intervene in government bodies and pursue their goals due to their influence. This is a social phenomenon that people witness every day. Do you consider the Metropol owner as of the main culprit?” The Metropol collapse has sounded the alarm bells about the government’s urban failures, which have endangered the lives of millions of citizens across the country. Many people are no longer sure about the safety of their residential units and workplaces. Worse still, the regime is continuing to keep citizens in the dark, as it fears further outbreaks of protests. Such approaches are only fueling the people’s fury against the entire regime, which desperately trying to downplay substantial threats posed to many people’s life and health in order to deter public grievances.	<urn:uuid:a9de1b40-cb6c-41e6-8433-7e2f619e6deb>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://irannewsupdate.com/news/economy/many-buildings-in-tehran-in-danger-of-collapse/?amp	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573104.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817183340-20220817213340-00473.warc.gz	en	0.96488	1,107	1.585938	2
The railway was started in response to a petition by the inhabitants of Gorey, who were jealous at the establishment of a railway in the west of the island. The States of Jersey passed an Act authorising the construction of the Gorey railway on 31 March 1871 and Royal Assent was received a year later. On 6 April 1873 the Jersey Eastern Railway Company was registered. It had permission to construct a railway from Snow Hill to Gorey, and on to St Catherine, but the final leg was never started.Indeed, it was not until 1891 that the line reached Gorey Pier. When it did, it was possible to book a tbrough ticket from Snow Hill to Paris, with a steamer providing the connection from Gorey to Granville. The first sod on the route of the line was cut on 17 September 1872 in a field at Samarès by Mrs Edward Mourant, the wife of the Seigneur of Samares, the company chairman. A much grander reception was reserved for the first operational run the following August, and by May 1874 the line was open from Snow Hill to Gorey Common. It was a single, standard gague (4ft 8½in) track with passing loops at Pontac and Grouville. Plans to create a link through from Snow Hill to the Weighbridge terminus of the western railway never came to fruition. The route followed a coastal course before moving inland to cross from Fauvic to Gorey Village. The start of the journey from Snow Hill was through an impressive cutting with perpendicular rock faces, but after that the whole route was across flat, open land, with the exception of a short cutting and tunnel near Pontac. The line crossed Roseville Street on a steel girder bridge. Unlike the western railway, when the Gorey service eventually closed down, sections of track became the property of private landowners and no public walk was created. There were nine stations and one halt along the route, at St Luke (Georgetown), Grève d'Azette, Samarès, Le Hocq, Pontac, Le Bourg (halt), La Rocque, Fauvic, Grouville and Gorey Village. There were substantial two-storey stations including the stationmaster's residence. The journey from Gorey to St Helier took about half an hour, but a summer evening express stopping only at Gorey Village and St Luke cut the journey time by half. There were 20 return journeys on weekdays and twelve on Sundays. The company had four locomotives, each weighing 24 tons, supplied by Kitson of Leeds. They were of 0-4-2 design and painted olive green with black bands and a thin white line on each side. They were called 'Caesares' and 'Calvados', purchased in 1872, 'Mont Orgueil' (1886) and 'Carteret' (1889). Unlike the western line, which had substantial goods traffic, carrying quarried stone from La Moye to St Aubin, the eastern railway would normally just attach a goods wagon to a passenger train as required. In the 1920s falling passenger numbers in the face of competition from several rival bus services, caused financial problems which saw the introduction of cost-cutting railcars in 1927, named 'Brittany' and 'Normandie', but these could not stem the losses and the company was placed in liquidation on 21 June 1929. Come and meet for a friendly chat at the published co-ordinates on Sunday 2nd December from 1.30pm until 2.00pm. Dont forget TB's which need to be moved on.	<urn:uuid:e36b067f-12ff-408f-aef9-07feea579f0d>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GC803EV_really-sidetracked-fauvic?guid=e45cea54-1968-434c-bbfa-4454afcaac2e	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571147.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810040253-20220810070253-00473.warc.gz	en	0.977834	770	2.578125	3
It must be from the non-resident Indians pan valid card if his/her taxable income in the country in any of the financial year. If you prefer non-resident Indians to open a bank account in the country, they need a pan card for the same. As per Article 139 (5B) which bound the banking institutes in India to the word, the general certification of dissolved solids. NRIs can’t do any trading by deposits or broker file he/she does not have a pan card. In accordance with SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) guidelines, and if you want any non-resident Indians to own BO (beneficiary ownership) account full power, so that they can deal or trade in shares or the stock in India. If non-resident Indians are willing to buy property or land in India as he must be of valid pan card in India. Tips for getting NRI PAN Card: One needs to download the application form 49A of Income Tax UTITSL or the India site and fill it in accordance with instruction contained in the website. It is significant to note that the non-resident Indians have to mention his residence in the foreign country title and should certainly provide any address of their hometown in India. When one in form of offers, he/she definitely gets the recognition that can be printed simply. It is certainly important to note that significant or the thumb impression used in the place of a signature on the form must be certified by official gazette officer with the signatory countries and seal. One can check the status of pan card through its official website. The documents required to be submitted along with the NRI PAN Card Application: - A passport photo for the identity proof - Addressing proves that the current residence in the foreign country, like a copy of the passport, a local bank account of certified or banks/ bills or any other services either certified or apostilled by Indian consulate. - PAN number certainly helps the Indian tax authorities to track the date related into account the financial situation of the non-resident Indians for purpose of the taxation. Also, there are private agencies that would provide full assistance to the non-resident Indians is pretty ready to be a pan-India card. It can easily communicate with agencies and that it will be implemented in the complete process the request on behalf of the NRIs. One can also check the pan card applied by the agencies by making use of the card acknowledgement slip. The agencies facilitate NRIs for Indian pan card without any hassles as well as in the shortest period of time.	<urn:uuid:9286f202-7576-4d2e-b2c7-8236fa0c9949>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://localika.com/advantages-of-pan-card-for-nris/	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572304.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816120802-20220816150802-00473.warc.gz	en	0.940021	530	1.664063	2
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I’ve seen photographers make lots of mistakes when it comes to composition. That’s not a criticism – we all get things wrong from time to time. But recognizing mistakes and putting them right is a key part of improving your composition skills. In that spirit then, here are the most common composition mistakes and errors that I’ve seen photographers make. Mistake #1: Learning the rule of thirds – and nothing else The rule of thirds is basic composition theory and it’s important to understand it. But the mistake some photographers make is never trying to learn anything else about composition. For example, take a look at the photo below. The tree is located on an intersection created by dividing the frame into three, according to the rule of thirds. But is the rule of thirds the only principle of composition used in this photo? No, it isn’t. Let’s look at the other factors. - There is negative space around the tree. It gives the subject room to breathe and creates a sense of space. - The tree is the main focal point and there is nothing to compete with it. - The hills in the background are faded due to the weather conditions (it was raining when I made the photo), adding a sense of depth. - I used a long exposure (125 seconds) to blur the water and the leaves of the tree, adding a sense of motion or time passing to the photo. - I converted the photo to black and white to create drama. As you can see there’s much more happening in this photo, from the point of view of composition, than simply placing the tree on a third. Once you understand how these ideas work you can use them in other photos and improve your composition skills at the same time. Mistake #2: Not including foreground interest This is a common mistake in landscape photography and some documentary photography. That’s because photographers in these genres often use wide-angle lenses, which usually include lots of foreground detail in the composition. The idea of foreground interest can be a hard concept to grasp at first but it makes sense when you start to think about it. For example, I made the following photo with a 14mm lens (a wide-angle on my APS-C camera). I wanted to tell a story about the couple in the market. Using a wide-angle lens helped me include context – the piles of vegetables in the foreground that the couple was selling. The vegetables provide foreground interest and support the story. The same idea also applies to landscapes made with wide-angle lenses. In the photo below the ruins is the main subject. The flowers in the foreground add interest in the bottom half of the frame. Mistake #3: Not paying enough attention to the background Sharp backgrounds are common in documentary styles of photography and can help tell a story about the main subject. For example, in the photo below the main subject is the three men in the photo – the barber, his customer, and the man looking directly at the camera. The detail in the background supports the main subject and helps tell its story. We can see every detail, from the wall behind the men to the barber’s tools and products. These details are an interesting and important part of the photo. Sometimes the opposite approach is required and you need to blur the background out to remove distractions. Part of the skill of being a photographer is knowing when to blur the background and when to keep it sharp. In some portraits (like the one below, made with an aperture of f/1.8) you can use a wide aperture to blur the background and remove details that might distract from the model. The mistake I see photographers make is not thinking about these things and taking enough care to make sure the background suits the subject. Mistake #4: Not working the subject The final common composition mistake I see photographers make is failing to work the subject. This means that you take as many photos as you can until you’ve exhausted all the creative possibilities. Sometimes you only need to take three or four photos for this to happen. At other times you may take 20 or 30. Either way, the idea is to explore different viewpoints and compositional possibilities. The reason this works is that the first point of view you use is not necessarily the best one. If you have the opportunity, it’s a good idea to try different points of view, different focal lengths, and maybe even different aperture and shutter speed settings. This is where you can think through some of the concepts discussed earlier in the article. A good question to ask yourself is, “How can I make the photo more interesting?” Perhaps you need to pay more attention to the background. Maybe you need to include some interesting foreground detail. Perhaps the photo would benefit from including some negative space or using a slower shutter speed to blur parts of it. The answers depend on the subject and how much time you have to explore it. Example of working the scene Here’s an example. Below you can see four photos I made of an interesting building, each one utilizing a different point of view and composition. They were part of a sequence of 25 photos I made before I felt there was nothing else I could do. There are many mistakes that it’s possible to make when it comes to the composition in photography, but these are the most common that I’ve seen. What composition mistakes have you seen people make, or are you guilty of making yourself? Please let us know in the comments below. Mastering Composition Book Two Want to learn more about composition? Then check out my wildly popular ebook Mastering Composition Book Two. It contains 20 lessons that will help you get better at composition, no matter what your skill level! 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Omicron Overview - The world of omicron as I see it December 20th, 2021 1) It appears that omicron is everywhere in the US now, as expected. 2) Hospitalizations and deaths remain decoupled from cases meaning that we are on our way to mild COVID endemicity. 3) Your risk of death if you have had covid naturally or been vaccinated appears now to be very very very low with Omicron or Delta. 4) The caveat to number three is that if you are older with co-morbid disease in a significant stage, your risk of death is much higher. But, this is true for influenza and other severe viral illnesses as well at this point because of the inflammation that pervades the body from these diseases over time. 5) There are two new antivirals that may reduce the risk of four. 6) Lifestyle alterations now will definitely reduce your all cause mortality risk including covid. 7) Boosting is a serious question mark at this time. We need more data on how pathologic the breakthrough infections are with regards to disease morbidity not just spread. I.e. we need hospital data based on age and disease risk. A positive test with mild symptoms may be just that. We have no a priori knowledge of the long term risks of three mRNA vaccines in a calendar year. As always, to boost is a personal choice based on the science, age and risk. Getting vaccinated if not already vaccinated makes incredible sense at this point. 8) The rest of the world needs vaccine now to slow the mutability of the virus in general. 9) Please keep all schools open regardless of spread unless we see an increase in hospitalizations and deaths. 10) MOST IMPORTANT - Every decision from here on out has to have the mental health of humans as part of the calculus. Fear of COVID is not a good decision making guidance tool now and likely never was. Risk calculation and personal health is important. I was speaking to some medical students this am about their personal fear of COVID. They should have none. They are young, healthy and vaccinated. Risk is less than almost anything else that we do on a daily basis including log fold less than driving a car. Keep everything in context now. Here are some quality words from Dr. Monika Ghandhi The last few weeks since Thanksgiving have been a roller coaster with a lot of panicked reporting about Omicron that seems to be settling – Omicron more transmissible, most likely, but all evidence points out to more mild infection (presumably due to more immunity although cannot rule out less virulent) and all reports very different than Delta emergence. Holidays can be spent together with this news & important to have nuanced, harm reduction approach starting in 2022 to COVID-19. Thanks, Monica " I could not agree more. Spend a loving and social holiday season with your loved ones. Really give thanks for survival and the beauty of this country. Hug your kids often even when they are imperfect and/or frankly pains. Hugs and love will cure almost all ills including teenager brain! I have decided that I can do much more with hugs and love than I can with directives and pressure in this age group. Marty Makary MD, MPH states: "The immediate reflex to give young healthy people a 3rd vaccine dose to protect against Omicron is not supported by data, nor is it necessary for anyone who has natural immunity based on the studies we have to date". Quick Hits - Data on Omicron is coming in! 1) Omicron is vastly more infectious than Alpha and Delta. Unite Kingdom officials have pegged the in home spread rate of Omicron to be 3X that of Delta which is impressive as Delta had a reproductive rate of 6+. Omicron is likely close to chicken pox or measles at this point. "The researchers found that Omicron SARS-CoV-2 infects and multiplies 70 times faster than the Delta variant and original SARS-CoV-2 in human bronchus, which may explain why Omicron may transmit faster between humans than previous variants. Their study also showed that the Omicron infection in the lung is significantly lower than the original SARS-CoV-2, which may be an indicator of lower disease severity. " (Chi Wai 2021) Omicron enters the cells faster and also replicates much faster than Delta because of the new and improved mutations in the spike protein. The "in lab" studies show that the virus is attacking the bronchi, large lung tubes, and not the terminal lung tissue which is a good sign if it bears out to be the same in infected patients. The anecdotal data appears to support the "in lab" data. 2) It appears that vaccine evasion and general lasting immunity against COVID variant Omicron is not good based on most early reports. However, this is not to say that we are at increased risk of hospitalization or death unless one is already close to this spot by a personal history of significant metabolic disease. Our T and B cells have been educated to many variant changes. As the T and B cells are migrating to the Lymph nodes for training they will pass through many layers of education to protein changes in the spike protein giving us lasting circulating cells with the machinery to crank out lots of antibodies as soon as these changes arrive as with Omicron. The initial response may be suboptimal for preventing disease at all, but the final response is likely to be robust and effective. 3) A really interesting perspective on viral mutations randomness in the NYTimes by Dr. Andrew Pekosz is worth your time. He says in his opinion piece: "As someone who studies viruses, I often hear the phrase, “A dead host is not a good host,” or some version of that. This is probably true for most viruses, and certainly if a virus killed every person it infected it would eventually run out of hosts, which is not a good thing for the virus. But what is really important is how efficiently the virus spreads. Does making a person very ill provide the virus with some advantage that makes transmission more effective? If the answer to that question is yes, then the virus may continue to make people severely ill because that strategy works. But there’s no high-level “thinking” involved. All viruses mutate, and those mutations occur randomly. A good portion of those mutations don’t affect the virus’s ability to replicate or spread at all. It is these mutations that give the variant a unique fingerprint that can be used to trace chains of transmission and understand how it is spreading locally and globally. Mutations that limit the virus’s ability to replicate are rarely detected because those variants can’t compete with the original virus and quickly go extinct.""Every once in a while, the virus will acquire a mutation that gives it an advantage. Those mutations can affect many different things, but in the end, if this mutated virus can transmit better than the starting virus, there is a good chance that it will go on to become the dominant variant. This is essentially Darwinian evolution by natural selection, performed over weeks or months instead of thousands of years. Will Covid-19 become milder over time? The answer to that question is most likely yes, but it may not have anything to do with the virus evolving to induce milder disease. Scientists now know that SARS-CoV-2 can, at least to some degree, reinfect people who were previously infected or vaccinated. The combination of prior infections and vaccinations are building immunity in the population. This immunity isn’t perfect because it can’t block infection completely, but it does dampen the disease the virus can induce by shortening the time of infection, reducing the amount of virus that is produced and therefore reducing the symptoms and disease." (Pekosz A. 2021) This piece is an opinion but has solid historical precedence for the reasoning, As I have stated many times in the past 2 years SARS2 fitness remains a push to higher infectiousness above all. The number of naive hosts that are infected the more mutational events will occur. Thus, it remains a logistical problem for the G8 countries to now prioritize vaccination of the parts of the world with low vaccination rates. We should not be so focused on boosters for healthy low risk Americans and Europeans over unvaccinated global enclaves. 4) Hospitalization and not cases should drive all public policy now. In a well done essay in the NYTimes, Monika Gandhi and Leslie Bienen take this topic to task. "This becomes especially important as case counts become more complicated. A case of Covid-19 doesn’t mean what it used to if you are vaccinated. Most breakthrough infections, which will grow as the number of vaccinated people increases, so far remain mild. Although antibodies wane over time and their effectiveness may be affected by variants, T cells and B cells generated from vaccines should continue to offer protection against severe illness. Right now, in areas of high vaccination, an increase in cases does not necessarily signal a comparable increase in hospitalizations or deaths." (Gandhi et. al. 2021) This is also true for previously infected with natural disease as South Africa and England are demonstrating. "Singapore, one of the most vaccinated countries in the world, started focusing its daily Covid reports on hospitalizations rather than cases in September. Its Health Ministry reported recently that, over the previous 28 days, of the 41,632 people infected, 98.7 percent had mild or no symptoms." (Gandhi et. al. 2021) Therefore, in a highly vaccinated cohort, 1.3 percent have more than mild symptoms most of which will not die. Again, we see a decoupling of severity with vaccination. The major issue here is that there are primary schools, universities and businesses that are putting in old school mitigation measures where new policies are needed. A fully vaccinated healthy young person that is masked in school is an exceedingly low spread risk even if positive unless they have significant symptoms. The school should prioritize education at this point unless we see new data that omicron is spreading even with mild disease, fully vaccinated and masked in a young and healthy cohort. Times are different now. We need a different approach. We are seeing schools, like Cornell, shutting down campuses based on COVID cases despite completely mild disease and no hospitalizations or death following along. (Franklin J. 2021) To what end is this policy? In the pandemic's beginning, preventing hospitalization and death remained the markers of policy variance. Now the goal posts have moved. The argument to close lacks muster now in a vaccinated lower risk world, yet it continues to occur. Strange times indeed. The individual states' differential COVID policy decisions are amazing incubators of pandemic responses as are these universities choices. Who is thinking about the students well being? If campus closes, by definition, these students have to head home. Is that not sending all of the cases around the country? When does the risk reality finally enter the calculus? Is Cornell going to reimburse the students for time missed and the inability to access resources that have been paid for? 5) From the New England Journal of Medicine: "Among patients in a large Israeli health care system who had received at least one dose of the BNT162b2 mRNA vaccine, the estimated incidence of myocarditis was 2.13 cases per 100,000 persons; the highest incidence was among male patients between the ages of 16 and 29 years. Most cases of myocarditis were mild or moderate in severity" (Witberg et. al. 2021) Another study from Europe had similar evidence. (Foltran et. al. 2021) 6) From another study we see more data that at least against delta, spreading out the 2 doses of the mRNA vaccine provided vastly better immunity over time. (Grunau et. al. 2021) This is likely useless data now as we are going to have to eventually switch to an omicron based vaccine in 2022 to slow down the rapid spread of the new evasive mutant. Now comes the question. Do you eventually get one dose of an omicron based vaccine or two and then how far apart. Oh boy, the problems that this variant has developed overnight. 7) Bereaved children - this is a tragic reality that we have seen play out real time in our office. From the New York Times coronavirus update we see that an estimated 167,000 children have lost parents or caregivers to Covid-19. For every four Covid deaths in the U.S., it is estimated that one child is left without a caregiver, a loss that has more severely affected minority communities and frontline workers who were unvaccinated before vaccines were available. If that caregiver was the primary source of family income or even half of it, the family will be in a precarious position moving forward financially. This is not to even mention the social and emotional toll of the death of a parent. This is tragic for a child on all levels. 8) Dr. Wu writes a nice article on the importance of cytotoxic killer T cells in the fight against omicron and any future variants. These cells have a natural capability to kill any cell that has viral particles attached to it. These cells and our other T cells and B cells will give us the ability to handle most variants to the level that moderate to severe disease is rare after vaccination and or natural infection in the past. You may contract omicron as it has evaded the antibodies that you made to date, but it will likely be a mild and shorter illness based on your T and B cell activity. (Wu K. 2021) Another study in preprint has excellent data that the cytotoxic T cells from Delta are well conserved against omicron. They state: "This analysis examined if the previously identified viral epitopes targeted by CD8+ T-cells in these individuals (n=52 distinct epitopes) are mutated in the newly described Omicron VOC (n=50 mutations). Within this population, only one low-prevalence epitope from the Spike protein restricted to two HLA alleles and found in 2/30 (7%) individuals contained a single amino acid change associated with the Omicron VOC. These data suggest that virtually all individuals with existing anti-SARS-CoV-2 CD8+ T-cell responses should recognize the Omicron VOC, and that SARS-CoV-2 has not evolved extensive T-cell escape mutations at this time." (Redd et. al. 2021) This is likely the most important study in this newsletter. This is likely the main reason behind milder disease in individuals that get reinfected with COVID omicron and have symptoms. Remember that when we review all of this data regarding waning antibodies and reinfected individuals, we have to look at the totality of the immune response to have a full picture of risk and safety. 9) The Pfizer vaccine for the 2-5 yo age group is on hold till some time in mid to late 2022. This age group has very little risk making this change not terribly traumatic. Chi Wai HKU News Garcia Beltran MedRxIV Nature Article on Omicron Foltran European Heart J CDC Variants Page	<urn:uuid:4339face-134e-4314-8935-d587d8472821>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://www.salisburypediatrics.com/patient-education/dr-magryta-s-newsletter/1058-omicron-overview-the-world-of-omicron-as-i-see-it	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572304.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816120802-20220816150802-00473.warc.gz	en	0.958918	3,268	2.421875	2
July 10, 2012 by eneubauer I recently read a bit from Saint J.C. and was challenged by the content of his sermon. Here it is … Continue reading Category: Devotional, Pilgrims Path \| Tags: Alms Giving, Bible, Catholic Social Teaching, Disciple, Jesus, Marginalized, New Evangelization, pilgrims path, Poor, St. John Chrysostom Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Sign me up!	<urn:uuid:a1404f52-e59a-40ab-85d3-447b318ad748>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://21centurypilgrim.com/tag/alms-giving/	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572304.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816120802-20220816150802-00473.warc.gz	en	0.929775	111	1.671875	2
First published in 1998, this book focuses on the once celebrated but now neglected musical journalism of Henry Forthergill Chorley. For nearly forty years he effectively used his acerbic pen and idiosyncratic critical judgments to celebrate the works of Rossini, Mendelssohn, Meyerbeer, Gounod and Sullivan, and to scorn those of Schumann , Verdi and Wagner. This book also discusses his friendships with literary figures such as Charles Dickens, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, and Felicia Hemans, as well as his ongoing efforts to establish himself as a novelist as well as a journalist. Table of Contents 1. A Beginning: Friends and Family. 2. Beginning Again: Journalism and Literature. 3. Chorley and Music, 1834 – 41. 5. The Forties: In Mid-Career. 6.The Fifties : In Mid-Career. 7. Final Years at the Athenaeum: 1860 – 68. 8. A Gentleman of Independent Means: Sick, Drunk, and Lonely.	<urn:uuid:087c604e-189c-4562-850b-c9f3088b064f>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://www.routledge.com/Henry-Fothergill-Chorley-A-Victorian-Artist/Bledsoe/p/book/9781138317437	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572304.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816120802-20220816150802-00473.warc.gz	en	0.938111	220	2.09375	2
The identification of Lynch syndrome has been greatly assisted by the advent of tumour immunohistochemistry (IHC) for mismatch repair (MMR) proteins, and by the recognition of the role of acquired somatic BRAF mutation in sporadic MMR-deficient colorectal cancer (CRC). However, somatic BRAF mutation may also be present in the tumours in families with a predisposition to develop serrated polyps in the colorectum. In a subgroup of affected members in these families, CRCs emerge which demonstrate clear evidence of MMR deficiency with absent MLH1 staining and high-level microsatellite instability (MSI). This may result in these families being erroneously classified as Lynch syndrome, or conversely, an individual is considered “sporadic” due to the presence of a somatic BRAF mutation in a tumour. In this report, we describe two Lynch syndrome families who demonstrated several such inconsistencies. In one family, IHC deficiency of both MSH2 and MLH1 was demonstrated in tumours from different affected family members, presenting a confusing diagnostic picture. In the second family, MLH1 loss was observed in the lesions of both MLH1 mutation carriers and those who showed normal MLH1 germline sequence. Both families had Lynch syndrome complicated by an independently segregating serrated neoplasia phenotype, suggesting that in families such as these, tumour and germline studies of several key members, rather than of a single proband, are indicated to clarify the spectrum of risk.	<urn:uuid:5aa828f8-c80c-4e2a-ae21-83c4de741569>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://research-repository.uwa.edu.au/en/publications/analysis-of-families-with-lynch-syndrome-complicated-by-advanced-	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573104.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817183340-20220817213340-00473.warc.gz	en	0.956747	316	1.84375	2
- Aug 13, 2021 5:39 pm GMT As part of the budget reconciliation process, Congress is currently considering a Clean Electricity Payment Program (CEPP) that would provide customer rebates to utilities that supply a greater share of clean electricity every year. This CEPP sets a target of 80 percent clean electricity by 2030, on the way to achieving President Biden’s goal of 100 percent clean electricity by 2035. Rather than imposing a standard or mandate, the policy offers utilities cash incentives to buy down the cost of the clean energy transition. But electric utility reactions to ambitious federal clean energy goals have so far been mixed. Some have balked at the timelines implied by President Biden’s 100 percent clean electricity goal, while others have embraced a strong interim goal of 80 percent emissions reductions by 2030. But what explains this split? Utilities like Exelon or PSEG heavy on nuclear and renewables were first to publicly support such a plan. Conventional wisdom suggests they have the most to gain, or least to lose from federal clean energy policy. But conventional wisdom is wrong. New analysis from Morgan Stanley indicates it’s coal-heavy utilities and their shareholders who have everything to gain from a federal program to support 80 percent clean power. Utility managers, as fiduciaries to their shareholders (and beneficiaries of lucrative stock options), would be wise to support a federal clean electricity payment plan that incentivizes greater shares of clean electricity at lower cost, if it means higher returns. Monopoly – it’s not just a board game To understand why Morgan Stanley reached this conclusion, let’s take a step back and examine how monopoly utilities make and grow their profits, and by translation, support continued stock price growth. Simply put, utilities recover the actual costs incurred to serve customers through electricity prices set by regulators. These prices include fixed profit margins for company shareholders earned on infrastructure investments like poles, wires, power plants, substations, and even the smart meter in your house. These returns make investors eager to put up capital for these investments, so that utilities can build what they need to build. In short, investing in new capital is good for business, so long as regulators are on board. Morgan Stanley’s Analysis This relationship underpins a recent Morgan Stanley Power & Utilities Equity Research team analysis of 74 utility stocks, in which analysts describe the immense opportunity for growth presented by a rapid transition from coal to clean. When it comes to monopoly utilities, choosing wise investment opportunities means seeing around the corner to determine which ones are well-positioned to have approved capital investments. According to Stephen Byrd, Head of North American Equity Research, Power/Utilities for Morgan Stanley and lead author of the report, many electric utilities “have an opportunity to achieve a triple benefit from shutting down coal-fired power plants and building renewables: faster earnings growth, lack of upward pressure on customer bills from this shift, and lower carbon dioxide emissions.” Morgan Stanley’s analysis scored 74 utilities focusing on four factors: 1. near-term growth projections (measured by capital investment growth), 2. capital investment opportunities from coal shutdowns 3. cost performance, and 4. state-level regulatory environment The analysis found that coal-heavy utilities like PPL and First Energy currently trading at a discount to peers have major potential to grow their stock prices by embracing the renewable energy transition. Byrd noted via email that this is a “large and growing opportunity for utilities, driven by the rapid cost reductions for solar, wind, and energy storage.” Consider the case of American Electric Power (AEP), whose assets in Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia span Appalachian coal country. Once the largest U.S. coal utility, AEP recently announced a plan to reduce its carbon emissions 80% below 2005 levels by 2030 (in line with Biden's 2035 goal). AEP is not projecting major rate increases will be necessary to meet these goals. This is laudable, but far from altruistic. AEP intends to invest in 16,600 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy projects by 2030 and retire 8,000 MW of fossil resources. Morgan Stanley estimates the opportunity to invest in renewables to replace existing coal is $13.8 billion. To raise the capital needed, AEP plans to sell Kentucky Power, a coal-intensive subsidiary struggling to achieve consistent returns. That shift translates into consistent earnings growth while reducing the risks of continuing to operate uneconomic coal. What does this have to do with Congress's Budget Plan? So what does this have to do with Congress’s budget proposal? The Senate proposal includes a clean electricity payment program, that would pay utilities to rapidly and consistently invest in new renewables and reduce fossil generation and achieve the goals of an 80 percent by 2030 clean electricity standard. According to University of California, Berkeley and Energy Innovation analysis, this would require $1.5 trillion in new investment in wind, solar, and storage by 2030 with virtually every electric utility sharing a piece of this pie. Morgan Stanley has identified a major opportunity to increase stock prices through more rapid grid decarbonization and grow investor earnings. A national clean electricity payment program would make this happen, providing a boon for struggling coal-heavy utilities who can successfully execute on this strategy, much like AEP hopes to do. All this is to say – what are regulated utilities waiting for? With a budget reconciliation bill hanging in the balance, investor-owned electric utilities would be wise to jump into the game. Get Published - Build a Following The Energy Central Power Industry Network is based on one core idea - power industry professionals helping each other and advancing the industry by sharing and learning from each other. If you have an experience or insight to share or have learned something from a conference or seminar, your peers and colleagues on Energy Central want to hear about it. 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Journalists in Accra and the Ashanti regional capital Kumasi has been trained on a smart device technology application to address challenges in transporting goods across the West Africa sub region. The platform christened: “Chains of Human Intelligence towards Efficiency and Equity in Agro Food Trade along the Trans-Africa Highway,” (CHEETAH), is being piloted to tackle trade obstacles along the trade corridors within the sub-region. The developers of CHEETAH are testing the innovation on an important trade corridor, Accra – Ghana to Ouagadougou-Burkina Faso. The pilot project seeks to involve more than 100 stakeholders, including truck drivers from various transport associations in the West African Sub-region, as well as some graduate students of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). The objective of the pilot phase is to assess whether CHEETAH can inform effective post-harvest management decisions and policies by crowdsourcing post-harvest intelligence through human interactions and infrastructural status. Based on this backdrop, journalists who are also stakeholders are being trained on the technology to equip them with skills when reporting on trade barrier issues. Mr Valentijn Venus, the Executive Director of Ujuizi Laboratories Netherlands noted that the training aims to training journalists to specialize in trade barrier reporting He indicated that, the technology gathers improved information on road pavement quality and post-harvest losses to help drive behavourial policy and infrastructure improvement. The platform also provides on the ground intelligence to decrease unforeseen expenditure for traders and ensure transparent and accountability in the system. Mr Valentijn Venus revealed that West Africa, post-harvest losses were aggravated by illegal toll stops and police controls and these prolonged transport journeys ad put profit margins under further pressures. All this information, he added will help journalists project the difficulties drivers face while transporting goods from Ghana to the ECOWAS sub-region. Some of the participants in an interview they have learnt a lot to enrich their reportage on trade barriers. The CHEETAH project is supported by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, supported by Essoko Ghana, the KNUST Department of Horticulture and the International Fertilizer Development Centre.	<urn:uuid:0bb656ea-449f-45c8-a7b2-3479890e0172>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://www.adomonline.com/journalists-schooled-cheetah-project/	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573104.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817183340-20220817213340-00473.warc.gz	en	0.92328	461	1.742188	2
Our experts offer excavation solutions as part of a bamboo management plan that comes with an optional 5 year guarantee Where clumping bamboo is present it will be necessary to remove the entire root ball, which depending on how established the plant is could be quite a sizeable mass. In some instances, clients may wish to retain the bamboo and place it in pots so that it can be retained in the garden in a controlled manor. Running varieties of bamboo typically prove the most problematic, as they have the tendency to cross property boundaries. Bamboo is actually a grass that follows the typical plant species characteristics by sending out horizontal roots (or rhizomes). Running bamboo does this at a rapid rate and can deploy runners several metres from the parent plant. We will trace these at the time of excavation to minimise the amount of excavation required and reduce client costs. In instances where it is not possible to remove an entire infestation that covers two or more properties, Our experts will use high-quality copper-lined vertical membrane to prevent the plant from spreading back after the bamboo at the subject property has been excavated. The security of our 5 year guarantee plan As a trusted member of The Property Care Association, and an acknowledged expert in dealing with arguably the most renowned invasive plants, we have the experience to deliver the results our customers demand. Should bamboo reappear in the treatment area during your guarantee period, we will return to treat/remove it as part of your plan (at no additional cost).	<urn:uuid:e2fff0ec-5a4c-436b-bac4-6466f68e2701>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://www.japaneseknotweedspecialists.com/invasive-species-removal/bamboo	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572304.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816120802-20220816150802-00473.warc.gz	en	0.946245	300	1.671875	2
Settlement is largely dependent on the Offer and Acceptance. We’ve talked about the O&A on this blog before – things you should include, why clauses are important, and how incomplete O&As can jeopardise settlement. But if you’re a buyer or a seller, there’s more you need to know about the conditions and warranties of Offer and Acceptances – known as clauses. Here’s three basic, but important, facts about Offer and Acceptance clauses: 1. They’re legally binding Once the buyer’s Offer is accepted by the seller, the Offer and Acceptance becomes a contract. That means you’re legally bound by the clauses on that Offer – so write them carefully! 2. They can be whatever you want Which clauses are included on the O&A is up to the buyer and seller. It’s wise to include clauses that help the sale proceed in your best interest. For example: - Buyers often include property inspection clauses that allow them to officially check that the property is in good condition before settlement, and - Clarification of items that aren’t included with the purchase help the seller avoid conflict with the buyer over chattels. While the buyer will naturally want to include clauses that ensure the transaction goes smoothly, too many seemingly unnecessary clauses may deter the seller from accepting the offer. 3. You need to take action If settlement is to proceed, the clauses of the O&A need to be met. But some important clauses – namely, the finance clause and any clauses requiring property inspections be carried out – have an expiry date. If you don’t carry out the action specified by these types of clauses, you can – and often do – forfeit the benefit of the clause! If it’s an inspection clause, settlement may proceed without inspections, or if it’s a finance clause, the contract may be cancelled altogether. Familiarise yourself with the clauses and their expiry dates before making or accepting an Offer. Knowing how clauses work and fulfilling your contractual obligations promptly will increase the likelihood of settlement proceeding smoothly.	<urn:uuid:aaa36612-a156-454c-9bab-c4631331d1a3>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://residentialsettlements.com.au/3-things-you-need-to-know-about-offer-and-acceptance-clauses/	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571745.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812170436-20220812200436-00473.warc.gz	en	0.915512	444	1.921875	2
Traditionally, when psychologists and laypeople alike have talked about motivation, they have usually referred to the amount of motivation someone has (or doesn't have). “How can I get my child more motivated to do schoolwork?” or “How can I get my employees more motivated to do their jobs?” someone might ask. The implication, of course, is that more motivation would make the child do more schoolwork and make the employees work harder at their jobs. It makes sense that if these individuals have more motivation, the child would do more schoolwork and the employees would do more work. However, having more motivation would not necessarily lead them to do high-quality work. When I think about motivated behavior, I am generally interested in seeing high-quality behavior rather than just a large quantity of behavior. Take learning, for example: One person who is highly motivated to learn might spend time memorizing facts, whereas another who is highly motivated might spend time learning concepts and themes that tie facts together. In general, I find the second type of learning preferable, but if all you know is the amount of motivation a person has for learning, you would not be able to predict whether the learning would be the lower-quality learning (viz., memorization) or the higher-quality learning (viz., conceptual understanding). When I was a graduate student, it occurred to me that predicting the quality of learning (or playing basketball, or managing a company, or solving problems) would require differentiating the concept of motivation into types of motivation rather than just focusing on the amount of motivation. In other words, I thought that some types of motivation might lead to higher-quality behavior than other types. I also thought that perhaps the high-quality behavior would be accompanied by greater well-being. At about that time I became captivated by the concepts of intrinsic motivation and extrinsic motivation, which very few people were writing about back then. I knew immediately that that was what I wanted to research. The concept of intrinsic motivation, which means doing an activity because it is interesting and enjoyable, resonated deeply within me, and when I looked at young children playing, I knew I was watching a beautiful example of intrinsic motivation.	<urn:uuid:08210489-7025-42f9-9b5a-c35b5e395ba9>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://core-cms.prod.aop.cambridge.org/core/search?filters%5BauthorTerms%5D=Edward%20L.%20Deci&eventCode=SE-AU	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573104.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817183340-20220817213340-00473.warc.gz	en	0.982596	457	2.890625	3
The city of Cleveland, Ohio is set to be the home of the Republican National Convention in July, and city officials are already gearing up for a particularly riotous event as they plan to spend a whopping $50 million grant from the federal government on riot gear and steel barriers for the occasion. Congress approved the funds back in December due to the fact that the RNC is a designated National Special Security Event. Cleveland is working with the Secret Service to coordinate their efforts. Cleveland is planning to buy 2,000 sets of riot gear including 26-inch collapsible batons and riot-control suits. In addition, the city is attempting to rent three miles of steel barriers in order to control crowds at the event. The Convention is to be held on July 18 and officials are expecting about 50,000 visitors to the city. Due to the influx, Cleveland is bringing in extra officers from surrounding cities to help control the crowds. In addition to attendees, the RNC can expect a large number of protesters. A previous Republican Convention held in New York City attracted over 100,000 protesters in 2004. It’s hard to imagine that this one will attract any fewer as the stakes and emotions are so particularly high in this cycle. Having protesters at Convention events is not uncommon, but it appears as if the city and the government are gearing up for a particularly stressful one this round as the leading Republican candidate is a particularly divisive one. Talk of a split convention only adds more stress to the event. It’s unclear whether the Republicans will need protection from non-Republicans or from their own kind, but one can only hope that the gear the city receives will be used to assist Democracy rather than to suppress it.	<urn:uuid:53964d84-c107-4353-8453-7cad65060937>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://trofire.com/2016/03/04/ohio-terrified-of-rnc-buying-riot-gear-to-prepare-for-republican-convention/	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571147.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810040253-20220810070253-00473.warc.gz	en	0.961077	348	1.953125	2
"What can I Do To Support IAGC?" The Illinois Association for Gifted Children is working to make Illinois a state where all children have access to advanced programming and talent development in our schools. We need your help! IAGC is advocating on behalf of gifted students in Springfield. How can you help? IAGC is educating Illinoisans - parents, teachers, administrators, counselors - about giftedness and how to educate gifted children. Parents are welcome to partake of this training. IAGC is connecting parents with one another – when you have gifted kids it helps to have a network of parents of gifted kids from whom to learn. Instead of a coffee mug this holiday season or at the end of the school year, consider giving the gift of greater understanding of giftedness to your children’s schools or teachers! The Illinois Association for Gifted Children is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. © Illinois Association for Gifted Children	<urn:uuid:7f734d89-7833-4827-b31b-6eb8c06730ef>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://www.iagcgifted.org/page-18593	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572161.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815054743-20220815084743-00473.warc.gz	en	0.937015	198	1.71875	2
Workers rolling a case containing parts of the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter equipment into the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility. Image credit: NASA. Click to enlarge. A large spacecraft destined to be Earth’s next robotic emissary to Mars has completed the first leg of its journey, a cargo- plane ride from Colorado to Florida in preparation for an August launch. NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter is an important next step in fulfilling NASA’s vision of space exploration and ultimately sending human explorers to Mars and beyond. The spacecraft’s prime mission will run through 2010. During this period, the project will study Mars’ composition and structure, from atmosphere to underground, in much greater detail than any previous orbiter. It will also evaluate possible sites for future martian landings and will serve as a high-data-rate communications relay for surface missions. “Great work by a talented team has brought Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter to this milestone in our progress toward a successful mission,” said Jim Graf of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif., project manager for the mission. Remove All Ads on Universe Today Join our Patreon for as little as $3! Get the ad-free experience for life The spacecraft arrived at Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility on April 30 aboard a C-17 cargo plane and was taken to the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility to begin processing. It was built near Denver by Lockheed Martin Space Systems. Launch is scheduled for Aug. 10 at 7:53:58 a.m. EDT (4:53:58 a.m. PDT), at the opening of a two-hour launch window. The spacecraft will undergo multiple mechanical assembly operations and electrical tests to verify its readiness for launch. A test this month will verify the spacecraft’s ability to communicate through NASA’s Deep Space Network tracking stations. A June test will check the deployment of the spacecraft’s high gain communications antenna. Another major deployment test will check out the spacecraft’s large solar arrays. In July, the spacecraft will be filled with hydrazine fuel for the “Mars orbit insertion” engine burn, which will be used to reduce the velocity of the spacecraft and place it in orbit around Mars. The fuel also will be used for attitude-control propellant. On July 26 the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter will be encapsulated in the Atlas V fairing prior to being moved to its launch site on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The Lockheed Martin Atlas V arrived at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station aboard an Antonov cargo plane on March 31 and was taken to the high bay at the Atlas Spaceflight Operations Center. The Atlas booster will be transported in May to the Vertical Integration Facility at Space Launch Complex 41 to be erected. The Centaur upper stage will be transported to that facility for hoisting atop the booster in June. Prelaunch preparations will include a “wet dress rehearsal” in July, during which the Atlas V will be rolled from the Vertical Integration Facility to the launch pad on its mobile launch platform. The vehicle will be fully fueled with RP-1, liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen, and the team will perform a simulated countdown. The Atlas V will then be rolled back into the Vertical Integration Facility for final launch preparations. The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter will be transported from the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at Kennedy Space Center to the Vertical Integration Facility on July 29. It will be hoisted atop the launch vehicle to join the Atlas V for the final phase of launch preparations. The spacecraft is scheduled to undergo a functional test on August 1, followed by a final week of launch vehicle and spacecraft closeouts. The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter mission is managed by JPL, a division of the California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, for the NASA Science Mission Directorate, Washington. Lockheed Martin Space Systems is the prime contractor for the project. International Launch Services, a Lockheed Martin joint venture, and Lockheed Martin Space Systems are providing launch services for the mission. Information about Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter is available online at http://marsprogram.jpl.nasa.gov/mro. Original Source: NASA/JPL News Release	<urn:uuid:7cca986a-02d3-4def-82c5-d705f6d1b613>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://www.universetoday.com/10486/next-mars-mission-arrives-at-the-cape/	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571989.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813232744-20220814022744-00473.warc.gz	en	0.905308	877	2.640625	3
“In any moment of decision, the best thing to do is the right thing, the next best thing to do is the wrong thing, and the worst thing that you can do is nothing.” – Theodore Roosevelt For too long, the State of Wisconsin has done the worst thing in the battle against Chronic Wasting Disease. But, after years of adopting a relatively hands-off approach to managing the disease, earlier this year, the DNR released the results of a study that confirmed what studies from across the nation and from across the world had already shown; the disease is spreading and its spread poses a threat to the future of deer hunting. In response, this May, Governor Walker recommended an emergency rule to slow the spread of the disease in Wisconsin. Wisconsin BHA applauded this proposed rule change which, among other things, would require that deer killed in CWD affected counties be either boned out or quartered before being removed from the county. The spinal column and head could not be transported across county lines unless it was taken to a licensed taxidermist or meat processor within 72 hours. This rule was backed by the state’s biologists and was approved unanimously by the Natural Resources Board. No one believes that this rule alone will defeat CWD; however, by controlling the transport of those portions of the deer most likely to contain the infectious agents known as prions, the hope is to slow the spread of the disease and to gain the one thing that we are running out of in this fight; Time. It is an important first step in managing a growing issue that could have serious impacts on future deer populations and deer hunting traditions if left unchecked On Monday, Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater), Chairman of the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules, announced that he would convene that body to consider suspending the emergency rule. In his statement, Nass referred to the rule as “burdensome” to Wisconsin hunters. “Burdensome” actions taken by previous generations gave us the abundance of resources that we have today. We are not burdened by our role in ensuring future generations have those resources. We are privileged to have it. Wisconsin BHA urges members to join us in defending the Wisconsin DNR’s proposed rules to help prevent the spread of CWD. Contact the members of the committee and let them know that we as hunters understand our responsibility to not only the resource, but to the future generations of hunters in Wisconsin. There will be a public hearing on October 1st at 10 am as well we urge all to attend.	<urn:uuid:aa836696-004e-43bf-bf9e-5e131345528d>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://www.backcountryhunters.org/wisconsin_s_new_cwd_rules_under_threat	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572304.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816120802-20220816150802-00473.warc.gz	en	0.973127	527	2.4375	2
After the Paris peace conference, the Far East and the Pacific had not had time to establish a new post-war order according to the changes in the balance of imperialist power. Therefore, the United States, Japan and Britain launched a fierce ship building competition. In view of this, initiated by the United States, the “conference” was held from November 12, 1921 to February 6, 1922. After defeating Germany, the imperialist powers’ struggle for hegemony is mainly the struggle between Britain and the United States in the world. In the Far East and Pacific region, the contradiction between Japan and the United States is growing and becoming acute. The Treaty of alliance between Britain and Japan signed in 1902 will be renewed again after 10 years of renewal in 1911. Japan sent the crown prince to visit Britain in May, hoping to extend the covenant. The United States believes that the British Japanese Alliance was mainly against Russia and Germany before World War I and will be mainly against the United States after the war, which is conducive to Japan’s expansion. Therefore, it tried its best to prevent Britain and Japan from renewing the alliance. US Senator rocky said: the Anglo Japanese Alliance is one of the most dangerous factors in our relations with the Far East and in the Pacific. It is encouraging Japan to be militaristic and ready to provoke new conflicts at sea and on land. If the United States wants to change its disadvantage after the Paris peace conference, it must first seize the hegemony of the Far East and the Pacific region, especially the expansion of China. The main obstacle comes from Japan. After the end of the first World War, Japan’s investment in China has been close to that of Britain, and almost controls half of China’s foreign trade, surpassing Britain and the United States and ranking first. The Treaty of Versailles confirmed that Japan obtained all the rights and interests of Germany in China and the colonies of Pacific island countries north of the equator, which strengthened Japan’s position in the Far East. The United States and Japan are competing to expand their navies. On July 10, 1921, the United States proposed to Britain, Japan, China, France, Italy and other countries to hold an international conference in Washington to discuss arms limitation and the Pacific and Far East issues. The Netherlands, Belgium and Portugal have territories in the Far East or the Pacific and are required to attend the meeting. The Washington conference was attended by representatives of the above-mentioned nine countries, four British dominions and India. The treaty between the United States, Britain, France and Japan on the dependencies and territories of islands in the Pacific region, signed on December 13, 1921, is commonly known as the four nation treaty, which is valid for 10 years. The treaty stipulates that they shall respect each other’s rights of island possessions and island territories in the Pacific region, and a meeting of States parties shall be convened to resolve disputes between States parties on a certain issue in the Pacific. When the rights of States parties in the Pacific region are threatened by any country, they shall consult and take effective measures. The four nation treaty is a new group with the United States as the protagonist to replace the British Japanese Alliance. Although the four countries issued a joint statement on the same day of signing the contract, pointing out that it cannot be considered that the contracting party indicates that the United States agrees to the terms of appointment, it is tantamount to recognizing the fait accompli of dividing up colonies and spheres of influence in the Pacific region after the war and the rights and interests seized by Japan, which has temporarily delayed the conflict between the United States, Britain and Japan. The Treaty of the United States, Britain, France, Italy and Japan on the limitation of naval armaments, signed on February 6, 1922, is commonly known as the Treaty of the five navies. This treaty forced Britain to recognize the principle of equal naval strength between Britain and the United States, which means that the British naval advantage began to lose. The treaty imposes certain restrictions on Japan, but the United States waives the right to establish naval bases in the Philippines, Guam and Aleutian Islands, and Britain waives the right to establish naval bases in Hong Kong and the eastern Pacific Islands. As compensation to Japan, it is still beneficial to Japan. The treaty has no restrictions on the armaments of other types of ships and land and air forces other than capital ships and aircraft carriers, so it can not really ease the maritime competition and arms race of the great powers. The nine Nation Convention signed on February 6, 1922, fully known as the nine nation Treaty on the principles and policies applicable to China’s events, is the main document of the Washington conference to discuss the Far East and Pacific issues. The full text of the Convention consists of nine articles, the first of which is the four point draft resolution drafted by the representative of the United States, which is also the core of the treaty. It formally claims to “respect China’s sovereignty and independence and territorial and administrative integrity”, but there is no guarantee. The representative of the United States explained that this is only applicable to China’s 18 provinces, excluding “Southern Manchuria”, Inner Mongolia and Tibet, and still upholds the privileges of Japan and Britain in their aggression and expansion against China. The essence of the nine Nation Convention is to affirm the so-called principle of “open doors and equal opportunities” put forward by the United States, and create favorable conditions for the United States to exclude the forces of various countries in China, expand and seize hegemony. The nine Nation Convention completely ignores China’s wishes. The “Ten Principles” on the China issue put forward by the Chinese representative to the meeting listed the abolition of all privileges granted by China to all countries in China in the past. Abolish various political, judicial and administrative restrictions imposed by various countries on China. The existing treaty on China should have a time limit. Any interpretation involving the right of assignment should be conducive to the claims of the transferring state and so on. In the subsequent discussion, it was clearly proposed to return all the rights of Germany in China to China. Japan has abandoned the “Article 21”, abolished all foreign privileges in China, abolished foreign leasehold and “sphere of influence” in China, revoked the consular jurisdiction of foreigners, withdrew foreign military and police forces in China, and demanded tariff autonomy. The imperialist powers rejected the proposal of the Chinese representative under various pretexts. Only on the Shandong issue, Britain and the United States mediated to promote direct negotiations between China and Japan, and the representatives of Britain and the United States participated as observers. On February 4, 1922, the representatives of China and Japan signed the Treaty on the settlement of outstanding cases in Shandong and its supplementary agreement. The treaty stipulates that Japan will return the old German leased land Jiaozhou Bay to China, withdraw the Japanese army, and China will open all the old German leased land in Jiaozhou Bay as commercial ports. The right of way of Jiaoji Railway belongs to China. China has paid Japan 32 million silver yuan of railway output value. The positions of former vehicle chief and chief accountant are still held by the Japanese. Japan still retains considerable economic and political power in Shandong. This treaty amended the resolution on Shandong in the Treaty of Versailles and paved the way for the signing of the nine Nation Convention. At this point, the imperialist powers completed the final sharing of the spoils in World War I. The Washington conference is essentially a continuation of the Paris Peace Conference. Its direct purpose is to solve the power balance of the navies of the imperialist powers that cannot be solved by the Treaty of Versailles, adjust their conflicts of interest in the Far East and the Pacific region, especially in China, and improve the first World WarPost imperialist peace system. It can be said that during the Paris peace conference, Britain and France seized the best interests of the victorious countries and controlled the League of nations. During the Washington Conference, the United States gained the upper hand. 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Perhaps it’s better to say nothing. Beginning with the English-language publication of _The Savage Detectives_ in 2007, Roberto Bolaño has posthumously gathered acclaim unlike any Latin American writer since Gabriel Garcia Marquez. The English translation of his leviathan posthumous work _2666_ became the cult book of last year, and new editions of his earlier works have been rushed out – _Nazi Literature In The Americas_ comes with glowing jacket-puff from Colm Tóibín and John Banville. The backlash has already started: in a _Guardian_ review of _Nazi Literature_, Alberto Manguel dismissed the majority of Bolaño’s oeuvre as “light, playful experiments, not very successful, with little intelligence and less ambition”. This kind of peevish resentment is the rock to the hard place of a Western literary public famously unable to handle more than one popular foreign writer at a time; with Bolaño safely and romantically dead, it becomes, between the hyperbole of the two, difficult to assess his real achievement. Well, first off: _Nazi Literature_ is not among Bolaño’s best work. The fascinating, murky depths of _2666_ or By _Night In Chile_ (2000) aren’t to be found here, and the mock-encyclopedic style restrains the astonishing and sustained writing that powered those books. It’s his most humorous work, and his most transparent in its conceit – one that has a long and distinguished lineage in Spanish-language literature, beginning with Borges’ numerous fake texts, in particular _A Universal History of Infamy_, his 1935 catalogue of (semi-)fictional criminals. (It even comes with a bibliography of non-existent texts, making cast-iron an authenticity we already know to be fake.) A succession of mini-biographies of Nazi, nationalist, ultra-Catholic and anti-Semitic writers, it is at times riotous and rollicking in its mordant humour – the travails of Ernesto Pérez Masón, silenced by the Castro regime after OuLiPian acrostics (“LONG LIVE HITLER”) are discovered in his books, are but one example to raise a dry guffaw. But it is not – or not just – satire. Bolaño hits his target – the warped absurdity of right-wing ideology – first time, and then keeps hitting it, long after the audience has got the apparent joke. Importantly, this is a guide not to right-wing culture generally, but to literature: this gallery of fanatics, like most of Bolaño’s narrators and principal characters, are obsessed with writing. Or perhaps, rather, writing is obsession – excess, desperation, madness. Many of the undertakings described here are riddled with absurdity and insanity: Edelmira Thompson’s _Poe’s Room_, mostly a vast description of the room described in Poe’s ‘Philosophy of Furniture’; Luiz Fontaine Da Souza’s five-volume _Critique of Sartre’s Being and Nothingness_ (“his siblings and nephews were obliged to have him interned once again in the clinic”); Harry Sibelius’ 1333-page-long speculative history of America under Nazism. In spite of the embitterment, alcoholism, destruction and failure (there’s a lot of all of them) what keeps them all going is writing – Argentino Schiaffino, on the run, churning out pamphlets and plays; “the widow Mendiluce” producing books, writing prefaces, financing journals and publishing houses into her dotage. It is thus a powerful tribute both to the therapeutic aspect of literature – the comforts of bibliomania, the way literature, by remaking the world in integrity, makes it liveable – and its shortcomings. Not only does it fail to help its authors – Luz Mendiluce, a not-exactly-stellar poet, alcoholic, overweight, fascist and a thwarted lesbian, who is typical of the lives of these artists, dies in a car crash that is both bang and whimper: “The explosion was considerable” – but it also fails to change the world. It’s impossible not to sense the persistent note of darkness running through the work. It is in part an attempt to negotiate, in perhaps the only way possible, with the horrific legacy of Latin America’s 20th century, a history so absurd as to be almost beyond satire. That reality hangs in the background of these fictions like a suffocating fog: the dictatorships in Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Haiti, Mexico, Guatemala and, in particular, Bolaño’s native Chile, where the democratic socialist Allende government was unseated by a CIA-sponsored coup in 1973; the repression, torture, censorship, poverty, violence, life in a world where civilised values have been utterly rescinded. It intrudes constantly: Edelmira Thompson meets and collaborates with Eva Perón; Masón “figures in the _Dictionary of Cuban Authors_ which omits Guillermo Cabrera Infante”; two young Colombian poets volunteer for Franco’s forces in Spain. In that sense, the book recalls Marquez’s _Autumn of the Patriarch_ and Infante’s _View of Dawn in the Tropics_ – dealing with the horror through transformation into an aesthetic form just as fragmented and skewed. One can’t help but feel that the individual deficiencies of the authors in _Nazi Literature_ – haunted, like most writers, by the idea of being no good – is a remnant of the vast political tragedy: the foregrounding of this parade of right-wingers calls up their opposite, and absent, numbers – the silenced, the exiled, the disappeared. The appearance of two left-wing poets in the final chapter makes tangible the void that has always been there, and the painful dialectic between hope and defeat literature is enmeshed with. Literature, Bolaño emphasises, always exists in the shadow of death – one thinks of the scene in _By Night in Chile_ where the narrator attends a literary party while torture occurs in the building’s basement; “that is how literature is made in Chile”. We become graphically aware of this in ‘The Infamous Ramírez Hoffman’, the chapter (later the basis of the novella _Distant Star_) that comes closest to home for Bolaño – it deals with the Pinochet coup and is, in fact, narrated by the author. Hoffman is a young pilot and poet who sky-writes fascistic verse, and then disappears after a scandal over a photographic exhibition. This Kurtzian void – a fugitive existing only in rumour, apparently lacking any motive for his horrific crimes – is the novel’s dark heart: a vexed inconclusion, an acknowledgement that literature, for all its weight of pain, is worth cherishing in our desperation. 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Quick and Easy PC Repair We at Geek talk about the many great things you can do just by editing the Windows Registry. However, sometimes someone stumbles upon a registry key or value that clients are not allowed to change. If they try, you will see the error message “Could not change _____: Error creating new valuable content.” Luckily, in the Windows file system, as you can see, all you have to do is deploy registry tools that you can use to easily take ownership of keys and change read/write keys. Here’s how they can help you. How do I reset regedit value? The only way to completely reset the registry Resetting Windows reinstalls the operating system, which of course resets the registry. To restart your Windows PC, open Settings from the Start menu or with Win+I, then go back to Update & Security > Recovery and accordingly click Start under Restart Computer. The Registry Editor is a powerful utility that, if used incorrectly, can make your system unstable or even unusable. So there is a reason why some of these registry keys are protected. Changing a protected key can sometimes break Windows or the application to which the key is applied. We never tell clients about hacks we haven’t tested ourselves.and, but you should always be careful. If you’ve never worked with the registry before, you might want to consider using the Registry Editor before you run into problems. And don’t forget to back up your registry (and your good computer!) before making any changes. In the Registry Editor, right-click on a key that you cannot change (or a key with a value that you cannot change), then choose Permissions from the frame menu.< /p > Then take the registration key. In this “Advanced Security Settings” window, click the “Change” link next to the specified owner. In the “Select a user or group” window, in the “Enter an idea name” field, enter “have a Microsoft account”), then click the “Check Names” button to finally confirm the account name. When finished, click OK to close the Select User or Group window, then click OK again to open the Advanced Security settings window. Go back to the normal permissions window, select the group partpy users, then check the new “Allow” box next to each of our “Full Control” permissions. If you wish, you can grant full user rights to only your username and password, and not to the entire user group. To do this, click the Add button each time, follow the steps below to add your custom repository to the list, and then give this account the Full Control option. Whichever method you choose, click OK when done to return to the Registry Editor. Back in the Registry Editor, you will now be able to make changes to very important items that you have considered and have been given full permissions to edit your regular registry changes. People around the world rarely experience this themselves. However, it’s good to know how to restore this protection if you absolutely need it. Windows and Software Expert Tashreef Shareefis a giant software developer who has become a source of technology. He discovered his interest in technological innovation after accidentally reading a technology magazine. Now he writes about everything professional, from Windows iOS to fast growing services… Read More	<urn:uuid:3f6750c5-2670-4cfd-b502-46c324d8a0e3>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://rupeshk.org/en/error-editing-registry-value/	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573104.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817183340-20220817213340-00473.warc.gz	en	0.904543	707	1.773438	2
May 15–June 3, 2005 Please visit the Ridge 2000 website for additional information. Sleeping onboard ship can be a cozy, comforting experience. The rhythm of the sea rocks you to sleep much like mom must have before memory. Below deck no portals to signal daylight or darkness. Only clocks tell time. Once in bed, quiet solitude. Up and out of the rack, activity seldom ceases. The richness of Jason II's bounty is evident after today's dive at Kilo Moana. Science types everywhere peer into scopes, gaze at computer monitors, scratch a cowlick in puzzlement. Fireworms with poisonous bristles, scaleworms of strange sizes and shapes, elegant Gorgonian's, and the fragile Galatheid crab get admired, drawn or photographed, labeled and catalogued. All the while, the crew of Jason II are collecting yet another day's treasure. A goal of several expeditions in this region is to establish the boundaries of a long-term integrated study site (ISS) in the Lau Basin. Prior expeditions funded by the National Science Foundation mapped the ridge axis, measured water temperatures and conductivity near the bottom to locate venting, conducted photomosaicing of the vent sites, and had Jason II dive at potential targets for the study area. Our expedition is sampling the biology near these sites, but we are careful to keep out of specific areas that will be used for long-term ecological and geochemical studies. Therefore we have spent a lot of our dive time searching the bottom for good alternative sampling locations. We have been fairly successful in finding mussels and snails to sample, but so far we have not seen many tubeworms. Our goal for the next several days is to search a southern area of the ridge axis for tubeworm populations. Tonight we will survey an area with Seabeam to create accurate bathymetric maps that can help guide us on the bottom. This expedition has been made possible by National Science Foundation grants to Dr. Robert Vrijenhoek (NSF OCE-0241613) and Dr. Cindy Van Dover (NSF OCE-0350554)	<urn:uuid:c5b13586-f4fd-4ba7-b5e2-350ec7131cad>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://www3.mbari.org/expeditions/FijiLau/may18.htm	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572304.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816120802-20220816150802-00473.warc.gz	en	0.922343	456	1.59375	2
By September 1944, the Allies seem to be moving steadily toward victory in Europe. "Militarily," General Dwight Eisenhower's chief of staff tells the press, "this war is over." But in the coming months, on both sides of the world, a generation of young men will learn a lesson as old as war itself — that generals make plans, plans go wrong and soldiers die. On the Western Front, American and British troops massed on the German border are desperately short of fuel. Allied commanders gamble on a risky scheme to drop thousands of airborne troops, including Dwain Luce of Mobile and Harry Schmid of Sacramento, behind enemy lines in Holland, but nothing goes according to plan; it's clear that the war in Europe will not end before winter. Over the next three months, American soldiers are ordered into some of Germany's most fiercely defended terrain. In the Hurtgen Forest, tens of thousands of GIs, including Tom Galloway of Mobile, fight a battle in which the only victory is survival. During his missions over Germany, fighter pilot Quentin Aanenson of Luverne loses so many friends and sees so much death that he comes close to collapsing in despair. In the Vosges Mountains, the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, including Robert Kashiwagi, Susumu Satow and Tim Tokuno of Sacramento, is assigned to an overly ambitious general and endures weeks of brutal combat. At the end of October, they are ordered to break through to a battalion of Texas soldiers caught behind the lines - no matter the cost. In the Pacific, General MacArthur is poised to invade the Philippines at Leyte. The 1st Marine Division, including Eugene Sledge and Willie Rushton of Mobile, is ordered to take the nearby island of Peleliu. The fighting drags on for more than two months in one of the most brutal and unnecessary campaigns in the Pacific. In October, Sascha Weinzheimer of Sacramento and the other internees in Manila thrill to the sight and sound of American carrier-based planes bombing Japanese ships in the nearby bay, and a few weeks later, American troops land on the island of Leyte, 350 miles away. In movie theaters back home, as Katharine Phillips of Mobile recalls, Americans cheer the newsreels of General MacArthur's "return." But months of bloody fighting lie ahead before the Philippine Islands are liberated.	<urn:uuid:e85a9b6b-feb2-4cd0-ae7d-68c879fbf040>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://www.wmht.org/blogs/history/war-fubar/	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572161.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815054743-20220815084743-00473.warc.gz	en	0.935517	489	2.0625	2
Enzymes differ from chemical catalysts in that each of them affects quite certain substance or a chemical bond of strictly certain type, for example, sucrose catalyzes only sucrose, lactase — lactose etc. — Optimum temperature for their development is temperature of 40 — 60 °C. At low temperatures enzymes do not collapse, but their action is sharply slowed down, at high (70 — 80 °C and — they are denatured and lose the activity. For enzymes of the person and animals an optimum of action of 37 — 38 °C, i.e. body temperature. Vitamin A and carotene well remain at thermal treatment of products (5 — 10% collapse). Carotene well remains in fermented and salty vegetables. Losses of vitamin A and carotene in the frozen products are insignificant. Under the influence of light and oxygen of air vitamin A easily collapses. Vitamin D (calciferol) contains in fat of a liver of fishes, an egg yolk, butter, cheese. Comes to a human body mainly in the form of the ergosterol containing in many foodstuff. At the person is under skin and under the influence of ultraviolet rays turns into vitamin D. Vitamin E (tocopherol) contains in vegetable oil, germs of cereals (wheat, oats,, salad, peas pods. The shortcoming it in an organism causes frustration of nervous system, malfunction of reproduction in animals. Vitamin A (Retinolum) contains in fats of sea fishes, beef liver, a yolk of eggs, butter (summer). Vegetable products contain pro-vitamin A — carotene (under the influence of karotinaza enzyme in a human body turns into vitamin. With it carrots, apricots, spinach, green onions, tomatoes are rich. Except temperature and size Wednesdays influence activity of enzymes various substances which can make active (ions of the various threw or to slow down (for example, hydrocianic acids effect of enzymes. — Many enzymes are active at neutral reaction of the environment, i.e. at values Wednesdays, close to the physiological. In the sour or alkaline environment they lose the activity, except for some which act in the sour and alkaline environment. B12 vitamin () contains in a liver, kidneys, dairy products, an egg yolk, etc. Participates in process of synthesis of proteins, promotes formation of red blood little bodies in marrow. Absence it in an organism causes malignant anemia. Daily need for vitamin — 0,002 — 0,005 mg. The sour environment of a product, starch, table salt detain vitamin C oxidation, promoting its preservation. Rather well vitamin B the fermented vegetables frozen and products preserved in tight container remains. B6 vitamin (, ) is found in a liver, meat, fish, yeast, haricot, peas, wheat and other foodstuff. Absence it in food breaks processes of transformation of amino acids and causes inflammatory damage of skin. Daily need for vitamin – 2 — 3 mg. B2 vitamin (Riboflavinum) contains in a liver, beef, an egg yolk, milk. At a shortcoming it in an organism process of oxidation of organic substances therefore the nervous system is weakened is broken, growth stops, there are ulcers in corners of a mouth and a skin peeling, there are a photophobia and lachrymation.	<urn:uuid:8dabff44-788e-425a-996d-dd5ff9c39066>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://vaaremose.tk/post/It-S-Back-To-Study	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573104.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817183340-20220817213340-00473.warc.gz	en	0.895472	716	3.21875	3
PDF - 4MB poems poems emerges from a friendship: writing exchanged across a city in lockdown. “How do we get through this pandemic? How do we get through anything?” Megan Metcalf asks in her introduction. The answers offered here are various and oblique. They move — on the page, through time and through space. Designed by Tanya Rubbak, poems poems is prepared for double-sided 8.5” x 11” printing: Select portrait, actual size, and flip on short edge, and do a test print of a couple of pages before you print all, as printers can vary. Once printed it should be folded in half and bound together as you like.	<urn:uuid:664f39c8-b050-46fc-a572-a97f143490ba>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://openspace.sfmoma.org/os_projectspace/poems-poems/	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573104.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817183340-20220817213340-00473.warc.gz	en	0.950075	149	1.679688	2
“What is the difference between Gaddafi and the Italians?” Jamila Mohamad Fallag asked her father as a young teenager when in 1977 Gaddafi publically hanged students in her hometown of Benghazi. “Most of my generation was aware. We had grown up seeing the students executed and businessmen stripped of their wealth.” That didn’t stop Fallag becoming an activist when in 1981 she went to study economics at Garyounis University, now known as the University of Benghazi. Having survived torture, imprisonment and two suicide attempts, Fallag is now deputy culture minister for women and children. Two years before she enrolled at university, Gaddafi had created the ‘revolutionary committees’, loyalist groups that would monitor, control and instil fear in the Libyan population. They were, Fallag says, created to counter the student movement that had begun in the 70s. Fallag and her friends, Sofia bou Dajaja and Sara Shafiee had to be extremely cautious in their anti-Gaddafi activities. In the spring of 1982, when the leaflets they produced and distributed didn’t lead to the protests they had been hoping to incite, they sprayed graffiti of slogans from popular patriotic songs and demands for the fall of the regime in the lecture theatre of the economics faculty. When they came back to re-spray the slogans after the revolutionary committee had painted over them, they were caught and held for six days in the faculty’s research centre. “I was placed on a chair in a cupboard no larger than three by three metres and tortured. I was beaten until there was nothing left of my face but my eyes. When I went to the bathroom that evening, I could see my entire face was blackened by the beatings.” Fallag made her first attempt at suicide in the research centre. After they were moved, employees said they could see remnants of the women who had spent six harrowing days there. At their new location, a student housing block empty during the summer months, the three women were isolated from each other. A room on the fourth floor served as an interrogation chamber and the women continued to receive beatings. Fallag went on hunger strike and slit her wrists. The worst day of her life was yet to come. “On the 26th day of Ramadan, we were taken to the Fadeel Katiba. I was tortured in the Katiba by men from the revolutionary committee including Ahmad Misbaah Werfeli. Government men were present during my beating. Hassan Ishkal said the worst things a woman of my age could have heard, and in the presence of Abdallah Senussi, Othman Wizri, the then minister of justice Moftah Bouker, and other men, Werfeli and others beat my feet with a stick made from palm tree until I lost consciousness. When I came to, my feet where so swollen I couldn’t wear my shoes. As I limped out of the room, my shoes under my arm, I saw a soldier in the corridor crying. He had been hearing my screams and my pleas.” The next day, her body still in pain and her feet still swollen, the female guards of revolutionary committee at the student housing hung her up to torture and humiliate her further. Fallag was eventually taken to the Black Horse prison in Tripoli where she stayed alone in a cell measuring 180 by 180 cm. “The prison was designed to create a lot of noise and instil fear. I could hear men screaming in pain.” By the end of September, her parents were brought over to take her home. That is when she learned that two innocent men, Naji bou Hawiya and Ahmad Makhlouf, had been tortured to death because they had been falsely implicated. “Sara had given them names of various people during the awful days of the interrogations. The regime was convinced that three women couldn’t be working alone and they wanted names of people in our movement. Whether out of fear or pain or desperation, Sara gave them names of random people, who in turn gave more names.” All three women were rearrested in January 1983 the following year and spent two months in prison before being made to face one hundred men. “The men had all been brought in and imprisoned over the past months as a result of being falsely implicated by others under duress. I felt full of regret, but at the same time I had a clear conscience. I wanted to serve Libya and these men were victims, but I never named them. I felt proud and guiltless.” Soon after being released in March, Fallag became engaged. “I thought my engagement was definitely off after Sophia and I were arrested again on 6 April. The next day, the anniversary of the 1977 hangings of teachers Omar Dabboub and Mohammed bin Saud, the women were taken to the lecture hall of the university and faced a show trial by the revolutionary committee. “They called out ‘execution, execution, hanging, hanging’. I lost control of my legs.” The internal security forces took the women away and released them six days later. There was an on-going conflict between the internal security forces and the revolutionary guard that saved Fallag’s life that day. The following year, in April 1984, the revolutionary committee got their way and publically hanged students at the university. By May 1984, Fallag was married and had a four-month-old son. She took him with her when she was arrested again, following the NFSL raid on Bab al-Azizia. Six of her brothers, the youngest fourteen years old, and an uncle were also arrested and imprisoned in separate cells. She and all but two of her brothers were released within ten days. The two who remained were imprisoned and tortured at Abu Salim for four years. “Families paid a high price under Gaddafi’s rule. But I am proud I did something. 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In a busy year that included a federal election, the Department worked with a number of agencies to support the democratic process. Electoral Integrity in the 2019 Election The Electoral Integrity Assurance Taskforce was a multi-agency network formed to provide expertise to the Australian Electoral Commission to address potential issues related to interference in the 2019 federal election. The Department of Finance co-chaired this Taskforce, along with the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC), and worked collaboratively with all agencies represented on the Taskforce to facilitate a whole-of-government approach to these matters. The Department, with policy responsibility for elections, will continue to work closely with the AEC on matters of electoral integrity. Ministerial and Parliamentary Services election response and support The 2019 federal election was a busy period for Finance as we welcomed new parliamentarians and MOP(S) Act staff and provided support and assistance to those who departed the Parliament. In the lead-up to the election, Finance published extensive guidance material and answered almost 2,000 inquiries. Finance also launched a new self-help tool for MOP(S) Act employees which allowed individuals to assess the impact of the election outcome on their particular employment circumstances. The tool provided MOP(S) Act employees with the ability to access information at their convenience without having to contact the M&PS Help Desk. Immediately following the election, Finance worked closely with other parliamentary agencies to provide an induction to the 46 new Senators and Members, including providing each with a personalised briefing on their employment responsibilities and obligations under the work expenses framework. As a result of electoral redistributions and the location of incoming parliamentarians, Finance has facilitated a significant number of electorate office relocations and establishments. Machinery-of-government support and implementation In 2018, in collaboration with PM&C and the Australian Public Service Commission (APSC), Finance undertook a review of the processes and associated guidance materials that support the implementation of machinery-of-government changes. As a result of the review, Finance released updated guidance materials—in particular, the Machinery of government changes—a guide for agencies—which was jointly released with the APSC in April 2019 to capture lessons learned from prior experience. On 29 May 2019, after the federal election, the Prime Minister announced changes to the Administrative Arrangement Orders, which resulted in the movement of a number of functions between portfolios. Finance worked closely with impacted entities to implement the machinery-of-government changes, utilising the updated processes and guidance. Through effective collaboration, the changes were substantially implemented by 1 July 2019. The revised machinery-of-government arrangements were incorporated into the Appropriation Bills introduced on 25 July 2019.	<urn:uuid:3489d68b-92e9-4905-b8c8-5e18bef1177c>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://www.transparency.gov.au/annual-reports/department-finance/reporting-year/2018-2019-27	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571989.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813232744-20220814022744-00473.warc.gz	en	0.958904	546	1.71875	2
Are Venum gloves good for beginners? - One of the Best Boxing Gloves for Beginners, Venum Elite Boxing Gloves come with high-quality from Thailand. The handmade gloves are perfect for striking training because it has Skintex leather that offers long life expectancy. From beginners to advanced, all can enjoy the best experience of the fight. - 1 What size boxing gloves does my child need? - 2 How do you buy boxing gloves for beginners? - 3 What size boxing gloves do I need as a beginner? - 4 What size boxing gloves does a 7 year old need? - 5 What size boxing glove Should a 9 year old use? - 6 What age is 6oz boxing gloves for? - 7 How do you measure a child’s hand for boxing gloves? - 8 What are the best boxing gloves for beginners? - 9 What gloves does Floyd Mayweather use? - 10 Are 12 oz gloves good for sparring? - 11 What are 8oz gloves for? - 12 Are 12 oz boxing gloves good? What size boxing gloves does my child need? Glove weight ranges from 6 – 20 ounces for kids. Preferable choice of weight for children under the age 10 is between 6 – 8 ounces. Make sure the gloves cover kid’s fists comfortably. The gloves should be comfortable that allows free movement. How do you buy boxing gloves for beginners? The best boxing gloves for beginners are larger in size as they help protect against injury. As skill level increases, boxers usually feel safer using lighter weight gloves. Boxing gloves should feel comfortable but have a snug fit. Fingertips should rest near the top of the gloves with wrist wraps on. What size boxing gloves do I need as a beginner? As a beginner, you should focus on lightweight training gloves in the 12-14 oz range. These gloves are optimal for anyone between 120 and 200+ lbs. What size boxing gloves does a 7 year old need? A 7 year old boxer will most likely need a slightly heavier pair of gloves which can last them as their fighting skills progress. You will want to start by looking at 6 Oz boxing gloves for 7 year olds but if you are buying for someone who has grown out a bit more, you may even consider going up to an 8 Oz size/weight. What size boxing glove Should a 9 year old use? Due to small size of kid’s hand, smaller sized gloves are made especially for children. Usually small to medium sizes are used for kids with weight range from 4 oz to 12 oz. For 5-8 age group, 4 or 6 oz boxing gloves are used, and up to 12 oz gloves are used for kids over 9 years. What age is 6oz boxing gloves for? The 4oz gloves are recommended for toddlers and children up to the age of 7 years, while the 6oz and 8oz boxing gloves are a perfect fit for ages 8-14. These products are meant to last, designed specifically not to peel or crack over time. How do you measure a child’s hand for boxing gloves? To measure the circumference of your hand, use a fabric tape around your open, dominant hand just below the knuckles. If you don’t have a fabric tape, use a string in the same manner as you would a fabric tape and then measure the string. What are the best boxing gloves for beginners? The 10 Best Boxing Gloves for Beginners - Gold BJJ Foundation Boxing Gloves. - Venum Challenger 2.0 Boxing Gloves. - Ringside Apex Boxing Gloves. - Celebrity Sweat Boxing Gloves. - Venum Contender Boxing Gloves. What gloves does Floyd Mayweather use? Mayweather uses 10 oz. Grant boxing gloves. The gloves this size reduce the punch intensity by 40% when compared to bare fist. Grant gloves are ideal for welterweight class, in which Mayweather fights currently (63.5 kg – 66.7 kg). Are 12 oz gloves good for sparring? For hitting pads or a heavy bag, gloves that are 12 oz and below are your best options. Depending on your size, 14 oz, 16 oz and even larger gloves can be good for all-around usage. They can be used for hitting pads, heavy bag work, general training, and sparring. What are 8oz gloves for? Fighting. Fighting or competition gloves are used in boxing fight nights. The boxing gloves weight is usually 8oz, 10oz or 12oz, depending on the type of fight or promoter. The two types of fighting boxing gloves are lace ups and general gloves. Are 12 oz boxing gloves good? A 12oz glove is a good choice for a buyer looking for an all around training glove, but don’t be too taken aback if you’re not permitted to spar with this weight glove in a gym. 14oz- 14oz gloves are probably the most common ‘all rounder’ glove. Even a lighter weight fighter still has to don 16’s in most gyms.	<urn:uuid:44c2e77a-41c3-4583-9739-59575a5c4608>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://www.bestfightinggear.com/boxing-gloves/how-to-buy-boxing-gloves-for-kids-solution-found.html	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573104.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817183340-20220817213340-00473.warc.gz	en	0.918582	1,051	1.617188	2
Agricultural Literacy Curriculum Matrix Lesson Plans (3) Grow it Now, Drive it Later? Students will discover potential careers in agriculture with a focus on the growing field of biofuel development. Grades 6-8 Students will explore the connection between individual behavior and resource use, learn the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources, and identify careers related to natural resource management by playing an active, futuristic game in which teams have to collect limited resources from "Planet Zorcon." Grades 6-8 Think in Pictures: Like Dr. Grandin Students will explore cattle flight zones and work as agricultural engineers to design a corral system that uses the research of Dr. Temple Grandin. Grades 6-8	<urn:uuid:0785956c-5a46-4e5f-ab5a-421c4e10db72>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://utah.agclassroom.org/matrix/search_result/?search=scicareers68	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573104.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817183340-20220817213340-00473.warc.gz	en	0.898829	166	3.53125	4
In the late 1700’s, George Washington ordered the building of Army Forts at key locations throughout Virginia…Fort Norfolk was one of those locations. While the buildings didn’t come along until 1810, the history and constant usage of this fort is one of a kind and the stories we learned you couldn’t make up! For more visit us at: talkwithhistory.com Want to have a question featured on our next podcast? We will be leading off each of our shows with a 5-star question of the week!!! Leave us a review and ask us your questions!! This is a Walk With History production: Gift Shop: https://walkwithhistorygiftshop.com Episode Travel Guides: https://walkwithhistory.net/guides	<urn:uuid:ca5acb07-bc3f-4693-8db8-5e246b11b59e>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://walkwithhistory.net/2022/04/12/podcast-ep15-the-last-army-fort-created-by-george-washington-fort-norfolk/	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571745.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812170436-20220812200436-00473.warc.gz	en	0.888435	189	2.734375	3
On June 25, 2018, the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) and other trade associations1 published a report on the results of a survey of market participant preparedness for the anticipated global transition from interbank offered rates (IBORs) — in particular, the London Interbank Offered Rate (Libor) — to alternative risk-free rates (RFRs).2 The “IBOR Global Benchmark Transition Report”3 (Transition Report) gauges firms’ readiness for the transition, identifies key elements needed for a successful transition and recommends steps that banks, other financial entities, financial and corporate end-users and infrastructure providers can take to prepare for the transition. The Transition Report finds that while market participants are aware of the transition and its potential impact, few firms have detailed action plans in place. In 2014, the Financial Stability Board (FSB)4 observed that liquidity in transactions underlying certain IBORs had decreased to the point that the rates were no longer sustainable across all relevant tenors and recommended that financial markets transition to RFRs.5 Since then, groups in the United States,6 United Kingdom,7 European Union,8 Switzerland9 and Japan10 have been working to identify RFRs to serve as alternatives to IBORs. To date, all of these jurisdictions except the EU have identified preferred RFRs. In June 2017, the U.S. working group, the Alternative Reference Rates Committee (ARRC), selected a broad repo rate (a rate tied to the cost of overnight borrowing collateralized by U.S. Treasury securities) as its preferred U.S. dollar Libor alternative.11 In April 2018, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York began publishing the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR), which meets the criteria of the repo rate selected by the ARRC.12 The publication of SOFR set in motion the ARRC’s “Paced Transition Plan” to transition markets from Libor to SOFR, beginning with developing market infrastructure for and building trading activity in derivatives referencing SOFR in 2018, and culminating with the creation of a term rate based on SOFR by the end of 2021.13 The swaps and futures industry has already taken steps to implement the Paced Transition Plan. For example, trading has begun in one- and three-month SOFR futures contracts offered by the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME).14 Likewise, CME and LCH, the clearing arm of the London Stock Exchange, expect to begin clearing over-the-counter SOFR swaps by the third quarter of 2018.15 The working groups — and the financial industry at large — face a daunting deadline. In July 2017, Andrew Bailey, the chief executive of the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Libor’s regulator, announced that the FCA would no longer use its powers to persuade or compel banks to submit to Libor after 2021.16 ISDA and other trade associations responded to this announcement less than a year later by publishing the “IBOR Global Benchmark Survey: 2018 Transition Roadmap” (Roadmap), which reported on the progress made by working groups around the world to facilitate a transition from IBORs to RFRs, and outlined some of the issues the transition poses.17 Following the Roadmap’s publication, the trade associations conducted a worldwide survey of 150 banks, market infrastructure providers, corporates and law firms to gauge market readiness for the transition. Drawing on the survey, the Transition Report finds that while awareness of the impending benchmark transition and key transition issues is relatively strong, a significant gap lies between knowledge and concrete steps to prepare for a transition from IBORs to RFRs.18 For example, 87 percent of respondents were concerned about their exposure to IBORs, 76 percent had at least begun internal discussions regarding launching a transition program and 78 percent intend to begin trading products referencing RFRs within the next four years.19 At the same time, only 12 percent had developed a preliminary project plan to address a transition, 11 percent had allocated resources and funds for a transition program and about 25 percent had yet to mobilize a transition program.20 Respondents cited a number of reasons for the inaction, including uncertainty as to how a transition would affect their IBOR exposures, uncertainty as to how trading in products referencing RFRs will develop, concerns about basis risk (e.g., if cash products and derivatives that are used for hedging those products transition to RFRs at different times), uncertainty in how to address certain transition issues and lack of direction, guidance and communication from RFR working groups21 The Transition Report discusses the key elements that survey respondents identified as paramount to transitioning to alternative rates successfully: long runways for transition, the need for widespread market adoption of and liquidity in products referencing RFRs and the need for a forward-looking term structure for RFRs.22 The Transition Report also pays particular attention to the following documentation issues and other challenges that already are arising because of the impending transition. Fallback Language in Existing Derivatives, Loan and Bond Contracts The 2006 ISDA Definitions provide fallbacks (rates that contracts can “fall back” to in the event of an IBOR cessation) for key IBORs to rates derived from bank polls, but they do not specify what steps counterparties should take if calculation agents are unable to procure quotes from banks.23 As the Transition Report notes, banks may be unwilling to provide quotes, and even if they do, it may not be sustainable for a calculation agent to poll dealers for each calculation period for the lifetime of a transaction.24 As a result, ISDA is working to develop fallbacks to alternative RFRs that could be used if a key IBOR is permanently discontinued as well as a set of triggers that would determine when a fallback would occur.25 The fallbacks would apply to new transactions (i.e., those entered into on or after the date of implementation of the fallbacks), but ISDA also plans to develop a protocol to implement fallbacks for existing transactions.26 However, amendments and protocols relevant to ISDA documentation typically do not apply to certain instruments such as cash market products. The Transition Report acknowledges challenges that the IBOR-RFR transition will pose for parties to corporate loans, bonds, floating rate notes, securitized products, consumer loans and residential mortgages. Existing fallback provisions for these instruments vary widely,27 and a permanent cessation of a relevant IBOR could have numerous adverse effects, such as a significant increase in borrowing or lending costs for corporate loans, market disruptions for bond issuers and investors, and disruptions to cash flows or downgrades with respect to certain securitized products.28 In addition, changes to contract terms for these instruments will often require the consent of most or all lenders, bondholders or noteholders.29 Survey respondents expressed concerns related to basis risk stemming from the possibility that the fallback for a cash market product could trigger at a different time than the fallback for a derivative that is used to hedge the cash product.30 The Transition Report additionally notes ongoing debate over whether derivatives should reference term RFRs as opposed to the RFRs themselves, citing concerns over whether RFR term rates would be robust enough to support the volume of transactions that may be pegged to them.31 With respect to cross-currency swaps, the Transition Report notes that respondents were concerned that timing differences in the transition for RFRs for each currency could lead to market disruption, particularly as RFRs in different jurisdictions are not necessarily determined based on a single methodology.32 Survey respondents additionally cited concerns regarding valuation of cross-currency swaps where some alternative RFRs are secured while others are not.33 Amending Contract Language The Transition Report notes potential challenges in amending contractual language across a variety of products to incorporate new fallback rates. Generally, swaps and futures contracts, using ISDA documentation, can be amended through the use of protocols.34 However, survey respondents indicated that implementing a protocol for contracts referencing IBORs could be difficult due to the volume of contracts that would need to be amended, and protocols may not be appropriate where contract parties must agree to commercial terms bilaterally and on an arm’s-length basis.35 Parties to cash market products would also face challenges. For example, the Transition Report explains that commercial loan contracts are typically not standardized, may require bilateral negotiation between borrowers and lenders, and may require unanimous consent to make changes to reference rates.36 Similarly, consumer loans and mortgages may require bilateral negotiation between lenders and borrowers to amend contract terms. Additionally, while the owner of the loan often has the right to choose a replacement index, the contract may not provide for the selection of an adjustment to the replacement index, such as the application of a credit spread.37 With respect to bonds and securitized products, consent of a quorum or all bondholders or noteholders may be required to make changes.38 Other issues noted in the Transition Report include concerns that RFRs will lack a credit premium and term rate.39 For instance, whereas Libor accounts for bank credit risk and is available in multiple tenors, the alternative RFRs are risk-free and overnight only.40 ISDA is launching a consultation on the methodology that should be used to apply a credit spread to SOFR, expected to be released in the coming weeks.41 The Transition Report also highlights institutional concern about the potential for litigation risk that the transition poses, particularly with counterparties that are fiduciaries, retail investors or borrowers. For instance, where a bank negotiates to amend an existing contract to reference an RFR, and the IBOR being replaced continues to be published, the bank may run the risk of a claim from its counterparty based on the difference in value had the contract continued to use the IBOR under the contract's original terms.42 The Transition Report also cites regulatory concerns, such as whether existing positions that are modified to reference alternative RFRs or include fallbacks would be brought into the scope of clearing and margin requirements.43 Call to Action Against the looming 2021 deadline, the Transition Report identifies an implementation checklist to guide the financial industry and corporates in preparing for the transition.44 The checklist recommends: - creating a formal IBOR transition program; - assessing exposure to IBORs and the impact of a transition; - designing robust fallbacks; - participating in the design and trading of products benchmarked to RFRs; - outlining an external communication strategy; and - creating a transition roadmap. ISDA Chief Executive Scott O’Malia noted that, “The transition from the IBORs to alternative RFRs will have an impact across financial markets — from derivatives to bonds to mortgages. It’s vital that firms commit resources and begin their transition planning initiatives. ... Given the scale of the task, th[e] implementation checklist should be adopted now.”45 By calling for market participants to undertake plans now to address a transition to RFRs, the Transition Report underscores that regulators expect market participants to take responsibility for their own transition plans.46 Market participants should note that the ARRC recently announced a roundtable, scheduled for July 19, 2018, where the body will report on its progress since its membership was reconstituted in March 2018 to focus more sharply on certain transition issues (including how the transition will affect cash market products).47 The ARRC intends the roundtable to be a starting point for its “public consultation and education process regarding contract robustness in instruments referencing Libor.”48	<urn:uuid:d378e2a2-1f77-42f7-b359-0928e3d51a72>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=c7326d20-537f-4896-aff8-72e8ac75842c	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571989.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813232744-20220814022744-00473.warc.gz	en	0.935535	2,395	1.554688	2
Hernando De Soto’s “The Mystery of Capital” Answers Why Markets Seem to Work in Some Places But Not Others Hernando DeSoto provides an interesting account on 3 levels of the successes and failures of the free enterprise system. On one hand he reveals the hidden wealth in the developing world, and the lack of vehicles for the possessors of this wealth, the average citizen of a country like Peru, Egypt or Ecuador to exploit their very own individual property. He points out how things that many take for granted, such as consumer mortgages, clear titles to property, and freedom to participate in the formal economy with the benefits of government recognition are not present or underdeveloped in much of the world. The stifling bureaucracy in so many countries makes it almost impossible for an average citizen to open even a modest business so commerce takes place on the black market, for even the most mundane of goods and services. A third aspect of his book is his examination of USA history and how the system of property rights evolved out of non-existence to the effective system we have today, comparing that to many developing countries. Much of Latin America is essentially where we were 120 or so years ago according to his research. Mr. DeSoto’s point is that there is nothing wrong with Capitalism, it is a great system. It just is not really being properly implemented in most developing countries, and the poor are the ones who suffer. I agree, and even more so after his compelling case.	<urn:uuid:5ef223dc-4032-47db-970d-5e95deed60b5>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://www.lorenmoss.com/hernando-de-sotos-the-mystery-of-capital-answers-why-markets-seem-to-work-in-some-places-but-not-others/	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571989.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813232744-20220814022744-00473.warc.gz	en	0.960725	314	2.140625	2
# AsTeRICS Overview This pages explains the most important terms and elements of the AsTeRICS framework. The most important terms are described below. The term AsTeRICS stands for Assistive Technology Rapid Integration and Construction Set and allows the creation of customized low-cost Assistive Technologies. The AsTeRICS framework provides some selected solutions which can be used out of the box. The solutions are grouped by use cases and can be directly started from the solutions page. Some solutions depend on certain input devices or other hardware and software. Just click on the Read More button in a solution’s tile to get a detailed step by step instruction of how to install and use it. A model represents a simple Assistive Technology (AT). It is used to define what should be done (e.g. mouse control, switching light on/off) and how this can be done (e.g. button-press, head movement,…). A model uses plugins to support input devices (e.g. webcam, switch,…) and required actions. On the image below you can see the XFaceTrackerLK plugin which uses the webcam to track the movements of your head. This gesture is directly translated to mouse movements by connecting the XFaceTrackerLK plugin to the Mouse plugin. A plugin represents a modular component that can be used within a model. It can be an input device (sensor), a processor (processing, modifying data) or an action (actuator). # Input Device AsTeRICS supports numerous input devices like a switch, a webcam or an eye-tracker. The list of supported devices can be found under Plugins/Sensors. The actions that are executed by a model are implemented using actuator plugins, which can be found under Plugins/Actuators. # AsTeRICS Grid The AsTeRICS Grid is a web-based user interface which can be used for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). It is available on https://grid.asterics.eu. Grids can be defined in a flexible layout of cells acting as buttons. The cells show text and images/symbols and if one of them is selected a defined phrase can be spoken (text-to-speech). A grid can also be connected to a model and be used to trigger actions like switching lights on/off. For more information about how to use the AsTeRICS Grid, please read the user manual. # AT Solution An AT solution is a more complex Assistive Technology and may be comprised of several models, grids, images or web user interfaces. An AT solution can be seen as a standalone SW application, that allows easier customization and configuration for the end user. AsTeRICS consists of several executable programs. The AsTeRICS Configuration Suite (ACS) is a graphical editor for easy designing and testing model files. A model file can be saved to a file or uploaded to the ARE to execute it. Likewise, a model can be downloaded from the ARE to be changed or customized. Furthermore, the ACS allows to remote control the ARE program and to start and stop a model. For more information about how to use the ACS, please read the ACS user manual. The AsTeRICS Runtime Environment (ARE) executes a given model. The screenshot below shows the autostart model running after starting the ARE. You can click the Stop button of the control panel to start, pause or stop a model. Alternatively, you can use the respective shortcuts F7. Furthermore, you can open a new model file by clicking on the Open button. Additionally, a model can be uploaded, if opened in the ACS/WebACS programs or directly from the solutions page. The ARE also provides a remote interface. For more information about how to use the ARE, please read the ARE user manual. # User Interfaces AsTeRICS provides two different types of user interfaces, which can be used for a model. # ARE GUI The ARE provides a Graphical User Interface (GUI) desktop (see ARE screenshot). When designing a model with the ACS or WebACS you can use plugins which provide user interface elements like a slider or a button. You can then define where the element should be shown on the ARE desktop. Furthermore you can define actions depending on user input. # AsTeRICS Grid The AsTeRICS Grid is a new way of defining a user interface for AsTeRICS.	<urn:uuid:0bb3c32f-16b9-4d4d-863d-06dcaf7ebbff>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://www.asterics.eu/get-started/Overview.html	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572161.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815054743-20220815084743-00473.warc.gz	en	0.855703	985	2.296875	2
Welcome to another guide! Today we will share with you the easiest way to learn how to get rid of chipmunks! Are there small, shallow holes dug in the soil of your garden? Do you find fruits and vegetables that look like half food on the floor? Have the bulbs you just planted been dug up? If you answered yes to any of these questions, it is probably due to the chipmunks. Their foraging is in full swing in the fall when they are preparing for winter. In spring, they will return, making the most of newly growing and ripening tender fruits, when nuts and seeds are limited. While many of us enjoy watching chipmunks, they can be a serious problem in the garden, causing extensive damage, and terrifying bird feeders. If you are looking for ways to keep them out of your garden, here are some solutions to try. The industrious Chipmunks never stop searching for food, especially as autumn approaches, they become frantic hoarders to create a food reserve for the winter. So they are able to stir anything in search of anything that seems edible. These animals can damage your plants and ruin all the hard work you have put into your garden. If you’re wondering how to keep chipmunks out of the yard or how to get rid of them, read on to find out more. Learn how to get rid of chipmunks by following these tips: What keeps chipmunks away in some areas might not work in others, depending on the breed of chipmunks you are dealing with. That is why we recommend you try more than one of these methods. You have to be diligent in cleaning up fallen nuts, acorns, and berries. Make the process quicker and easier with a handy nut collector or rake. These food sources can be relocated to an area where chipmunks are welcome, such as a back corner of the yard. Also, keep garbage can lids tightly closed. Most dogs love to chase chipmunks. Poles on the chipmunks watch patrol and let them scare them off. You can also deter them with hot pepper spray. There are many recipes for homemade chipmunks repellent sprays, as well as some that can be purchased. Most of the sprays have a combination of cayenne and other hot peppers. Here is a homemade recipe to scare away chipmunks: Like the pepper sprays above, a combination of cayenne pepper, paprika, and crushed red peppers can be sprinkled on plants, in flower pots, and even mixed with bird seeds. You can also try white pepper, black pepper, or garlic. Use nets on bushes with fruit or berries, protect ground crops with row covers, create an enclosure with corral wire, or even build a greenhouse to protect tempting treats from chipmunks. Any fence must be buried a minimum of 30 cm. on the ground to prevent chipmunks from digging underneath. Deterring chipmunks by surrounding your plot with varieties of plants is a good idea, their noses do not smell like nasturtiums, marigolds, mint or mustard. You can also try imperial crown bulbs (Fritillaria), but they are recommended to be planted away from inhabited areas like patios or porches due to their strong skunk smell. While chipmunks traps may sound like a good idea, especially if you want them to radically disappear, they are not a sustainable solution, so try other less aggressive methods like those discussed above. At Grade A Critter we treat all kinds of pests and take care of the maintenance of your garden, so if you have problems with chipmunks or any other invasive animal we can help you solve it.	<urn:uuid:f598e6f5-95ea-40f4-8ac3-20c963271c38>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://www.gradeacritter.com/chipmunk-removal/	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573104.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817183340-20220817213340-00473.warc.gz	en	0.942998	773	2.515625	3
Home \| Sitemap \| Contact Us \| Translate What is the Dickinson ISD Education Foundation? The Dickinson ISD Education Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization established in 2007 to support the enrichment programs for students and staff within the Dickinson Independent School District. Led by a Board of Directors representing a cross-section of our community, the foundation provides funds for educational programs and activities which either have not been funded or have been underfunded by the normal operating budget. These funds are used to facilitate student achievement and skill development to recognize and encourage staff excellence and to expand community involvement of individuals, businesses, and civic organizations. The mission of the Dickinson ISD Education Foundation is to ensure that all students have successful learning opportunities that help them reach their full potential and add quality throughout their lives. Dickinson Independent School District 2218 FM 517 East \| Dickinson, TX 77539 Inclusive of all, Dickinson ISD will cultivate excellence, producing confident, collaborative, goal-driven learners who become empowered citizens in a global society. Dickinson ISD will equip and empower all learners with skills and experiences to achieve academic excellence and make meaningful contributions to our world. Copyright © 2021 - Dickinson Independent School District powered by ezTaskTitanium TM	<urn:uuid:4616a89b-fc24-4891-b8ed-3540054dc752>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://www.dickinsonisd.org/page/edfoundation.about	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573104.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817183340-20220817213340-00473.warc.gz	en	0.928357	283	1.820313	2
Dog Obedience training advice Obedience training should start early while still a puppy. Teaching the dog its name comes first, physical discipline is not necessary. All training should rely heavily on tone of voice with short, simple one-word commands for each particular behaviour. By using short stern commands the obedience training can be achieved quickly. The simpler you are able to keep things the more effective the training will be. It is important when working with a puppy to confine the obedience training to short lessons and incorporate some fun. The lessons can become longer as the puppy gets older. All of the time that you spend with your puppy should include training of some type, there will be many behaviours for which training is required. Obedience training depends upon consistency. Each particular rule must be impressed upon the dog on every occasion, dogs don't understand exceptions to rules. If you don't want your dog to be around the table when you are eating, then this needs to be the rule all the time. If you do not want your dog to be on the furniture then that needs to be made clear to the dog on each occasion. A dog does not understand exceptions to rules. If rules change the dog becomes confused and then it will no longer bother following commands and further attempts at obedience training may not be effective. If you put in the effort with obedience training you will not have to spend time yelling at your dog for misbehaving so this forms the basis of a consistently happy relationship with your dog.	<urn:uuid:e17a2199-5005-4c5c-b44b-da733982eed0>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://www.barkleyandpaws.com/dogs/training/dog-obedience-training-advice	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573104.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817183340-20220817213340-00473.warc.gz	en	0.964589	303	2.328125	2
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – State Veterinarian Michael Neault confirmed Friday that a blood-borne illness dangerous to equine has been detected in South Carolina for the first time since 2014. Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) is a virus that can be extremely dangerous or fatal to infected animals. It can cause symptoms ranging from fever to severe anemia and sudden death, according to Clemson University. The first detected case was a quarter horse in Berkeley County. EIA was also detected in two quarter horses in Barnwell County that had contact with the first horse. There is no cure for EIA, so if the disease does not kill the animal, it must be euthanized or quarantined for the rest of its life. The horse in Berkeley County was euthanized. Options are being discussed with the owners of the horses in Barnwell County. Neault encouraged horse owners to give their horses annual Coggins tests, which detect EIA antibodies in the blood. Symptoms can be difficult to differentiate from other illnesses, but animals with more sever infections can present with: - Rapid breathing or heart rate - Swelling of limbs - Red or purple spots on mucous membranes - Bleeding from the nose - Blood-stained feces To prevent EIA, the U.S. Department of Agriculture suggests animal owners do the following: - Separate symptomatic horses from others and contact your veterinarian immediately. - Keep the area in and around your barn clean and dry to reduce the insect population. - Apply fly sprays and insect repellants as needed. - Only use sterile needles and licensed blood products; never reuse needles or syringes. - Use a sterile needle each time you puncture a multi-dose medication bottle. - Do not share surgical or dental equipment that are contaminated with blood or debris between horses. - Allow only licensed veterinarians using blood from confirmed EIA-negative donor horses to perform blood transfusions. - Disinfect bits and lip chains between horses. - Clean and cover open wounds. - Test every horse at least annually. - Require proof of a recent negative EIA test for new horses entering the premises or when purchasing a new horse. Click here to report a case of EIA.	<urn:uuid:edb1bdc6-046a-400a-91db-ce3de9d57224>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://www.counton2.com/news/local-news/berkeley-county-news/eia-found-in-three-sc-horses-including-in-berkeley-county/	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572304.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816120802-20220816150802-00473.warc.gz	en	0.91861	502	2.703125	3
It covers “soft skills” students need to get jobs such as writing a Basketball Gonzaga Bulldogs Dilly Dilly Shirt and interviewing and to do well on the job, such as managing time, conducting themselves professionally, and dressing appropriately. It teaches students how to set up a bank account, work out a budget and understand their paychecks. Students spend part of the course setting goals and planning for life after high school. Basketball Gonzaga Bulldogs Dilly Dilly Shirt, Hoodie, Sweater, Longsleeve T-Shirt Sophomores at the three Chicago schools are attending five workshops this spring that are designed to introduce them to workplace skills, Urban Alliance officials said. The Basketball Gonzaga Bulldogs Dilly Dilly Shirt is working with the Obama Foundation to infuse civic engagement components into the curriculum as well, such as organizing, storytelling, and leadership skills. The difference is Obama isn’t in a position to do something for the entire country. He’s starting in Chicago where he lived and the state he was a senator in. Does Urban mean black only to you? Basketball Gonzaga Bulldogs Dilly Dilly Shirt, V-Neck, Tanktop, Ladies T-Shirt You know it is not a Basketball Gonzaga Bulldogs Dilly Dilly Shirt right? You do understand that helping low income kids across this nation can be done by different organizations, headed by different individuals with great success? It takes a village. Being part of the solution, instead of part of the problem is a great first step. Why not embrace both? This works! We have a small progam in Guatemala which unfortunately is underfunded, but those who are involved benefit. They see themselve as able to make choices for themselves.	<urn:uuid:2b4645af-3136-4186-a688-e76632c95532>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://limitedshirts.net/product/basketball-gonzaga-bulldogs-dilly-dilly-shirt/	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572304.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816120802-20220816150802-00473.warc.gz	en	0.959707	360	1.851563	2
Dr. Ishu Ishiyama is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of British Columbia, Canada. He is also an Associate Member of the Department of Psychiatry at U.B.C. As a visiting professor, he recently taught multicultural counselling in the clinical psychology program at the University of Tokyo during his sabbatical (2009-2010). He was a former David Lam Chair in Multicultural Education at U.B.C. He was born and educated in Japan, and earned his Master’s degree from McGill University and a Ph.D. from University of Victoria, both in counselling psychology. He is a certified psychotherapist registered with the Japanese Society for Morita Therapy in Japan. He teaches counselling graduate courses and supervises master’s and doctoral students in their research and clinical work at U.B.C. He is known as the developer of “The Anti-discrimination Response Training (A.R.T.) Program: An Active Witnessing Approach,” which has been used in schools and community education programs in Canada for prejudice reduction and social justice training. He is also a co-developer of the Sociocultural Competency Training (SCT) Program, widely used in career and educational settings in Canada and overseas. He has authored facilitator manuals for the above programs. Dr. Ishiyama is also internationally known for his teaching, research, and training clinicians in a Japanese psychotherapy system (Morita therapy), and serves as the Chair of the International Committee for Morita Therapy (ICMT) and sits on the Executive Board of Directors for the Japanese Society for Morita Therapy. He is the recipient of the Shoma Morita Award by the Society in 2007. He has been engaged in research and clinical training in such areas as: multicultural counselling and supervision, cultural diversity in help-seeking attitudes and healing paradigms, identity and spirituality in personal and cross-cultural transitions, social anxiety treatment, anti-discrimination and prejudice reduction program development, comparing and integrating Eastern and Western therapeutic approaches, and development of socio-cultural competencies among “cultural newcomers.” He has over one hundred published journal articles, books, book chapters, and technical papers in English and Japanese. He travels extensively to give lectures and workshops in Canada, Asia, and Europe.	<urn:uuid:07397c53-63e1-4dc8-a10b-9753c23d84ed>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	http://moritatherapy.org/ishu-ishiyama/	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572304.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816120802-20220816150802-00473.warc.gz	en	0.965473	473	1.5	2
“Taking in Christmas“ Luke 2:1-20 Delivered to Church for the Highlands Christmas Eve, 2021 Audio is here How well do you know the Christmas story? In a survey of 1,000 adults who were asked, “How much of the Christmas story found in the Bible could you tell from memory?”, only 22% indicated they could do so.1 That’s a pretty low number and shows that we may just not know the story very well these days. Maybe the place to start in getting it right is by paying attention to the various characters in it. We’ve just heard about them and one thing common to them all is how they took in what they heard and saw as Jesus was born. Joseph took it all in and must have still been in shock after hearing that Mary was with child, especially one that would be the savior of the world. I’m sure he had a hard time doing his carpentry work with all of that on his mind and in his heart. And when the day came for Jesus to be born, Joseph would see, hear, and feel the reality of what he had been hearing about their child. When we read that Mary “treasured all these things and pondered them in her heart,” we understand that she felt deep within her the promise of those words from Isaiah we heard earlier of how the people who have walked in darkness have seen a great light; that unto them a child has been born who would be everything Isaiah prophesied: “Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Mary took all of this in and felt the joy of what she had borne from God. The Shepherds also took in what they heard and saw that night. We can be quite sure they never forgot what it was like to see that bright heavenly light shining in the darkness. What they heard from an angel would ring in their ears for the rest of their lives as they heard for themselves what God had to say about the child born in Bethlehem, “I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord.” They took in those words by going to see Jesus, and they were full of joy. We really aren’t much different than the people there that day. We live in a time of uncertainty, experience fear in our fragility, exist in a world with oppression, violence, poverty, disease, all of which remind us of our dependence on being rescued and saved from it all. So, today, this Christmas season, we have the opportunity, like Joseph, Mary, and the shepherds, to take in what we have hear and see from God about Jesus. To take something in requires that we have room for it; that we recognize what is missing in our lives and what it is that can fill us. I wonder this Christmas Eve, do we really have room for Jesus? I mean, do we really sense our need for him in our lives full of things, technology, and self-sufficiency? And how is it that we actually take in what we’ve heard and seen of the Christ child? Mary helps us here with how she did two specific things—treasured all of what she heard and pondered it in her heart. That’s something we can do as well. Treasuring what we have heard about Jesus happens when we hang on to the words God has given us about him. We make sure they are around us not just on Sundays as we hear about Jesus in the gospels, songs, and creeds but when we go to work, school, the grocery store, or wherever we happen to be. Treasuring them means that we value and prioritize them, as coming from God and God’s messengers directly to us, for what we need to hear and know. Then we ponder what we’ve treasured about Jesus, not just collecting these treasures of Christ into our lives but reflecting on what they mean for us, for our neigbhors, and our world. Like the shepherds, we are to act on them; to make sense of them by seeking after Jesus with our hearts, minds, and activities. We do whatever we can to go to Jesus and experience him for ourselves. Certainly, this leads to telling others what we’ve discovered but first it means that we have spent time looking at him and reflecting on what he is bringing to the world. As we’ve just heard in the words of O Holy Night, pondering Christ leads us to fall on our knees in the wonder of what God has done. One way we can do that tonight, on the eve of our Savior’s birth, is to recognize his real presence here with us in the bread and cup of Communion. Frederick Buechner has a sermon about the shepherds and what took place when Jesus was born. In it he tells about a movie he saw. It was La Dolce Vita, a film with a scene where a helicopter is transporting a statue of Jesus into Rome to the Vatican. Along the route, the pilot and crew have a bit of fun with this statue, as it dangles below the copter with its arms stretched out. They fly over a field with workers who react jubilantly once they see this robed flying figure is Jesus. Then they fly over a building with a swimming pool on top, full of bikini-clad girls, and circle around them as they try to get their phone numbers. All the while, the camera contrasts the sacred stone of the statue with the profane flesh of the humans below. As the helicopter finally gets to St. Peter’s Basilica, the camera focuses on the face of Jesus and the crowd in the movie theater suddenly becomes quiet. Buechner points to the contrast between those two and makes this point about it: There is so much about the whole religious enterprise that seems superannuated and irrelevant and as out of place in our age as an antique statue is out of place in the sky. But just for the moment itself, say, of Christmas, there can be only silence as something comes to life, some spirit, some hope; as something is born again into the world that is so strange and new and precious that not even a cynic can laugh although he might be tempted to weep. The face in the sky. The child born in the night among beasts. The sweet breath and steaming dung of beasts. And nothing is ever the same again.2 Indeed, nothing is ever the same again when we take in with our eyes and ears what was in the manger there in Bethlehem.	<urn:uuid:993ba0b7-54ca-4513-b856-a6a9bc18a44e>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://johnhenson.net/2021/12/25/taking-it-all-in/	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573104.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817183340-20220817213340-00473.warc.gz	en	0.985421	1,409	1.796875	2
Resolving Standard Outlook OST File Errors Though offline folder files or OST files in Outlook allow a user to continue working even while offline, any damage or corruption to these files could result in inaccessibility of important mails and other items. The only way to guarantee that the OST file in Outlook remains in a healthy state is by ensuring that all the items stored in the file are in good health. One way to do this is to make use of the built-in repair tool that is usually available when you go to the Tools menu and click on the Repair Outlook button. This tool has the ability to carry out an overall scan of the OST file to detect any problems that it may have. However, if you would like to proceed with the repair process to fix any Outlook errors, you can also make use of the Advanced Outlook Repair tool that will let you carry out the same procedure without having to go through the process of repairing the file. The process of repairing the OST file is almost the same. However, when you use the Advanced Outlook repair tool, you have an added advantage of using this tool that enables you to repair not just the OST file but also the PST file. This way, you can easily recover all the PST files that you may have in the file. Let us start the process of repairing the PST file using the Advanced Outlook repair tool by following the steps mentioned below: minnesotaguntrustlawyer.com A. First, you need to download the Advanced Outlook Repair sheet and CSS from the Internet, following theInstructions. 1. After downloading the tool, open the sheet and click on the menu on the top left hand side. Under the heading ‘File’, click on ‘Open’; 2. Next, select the ‘Mailbox’ which the user would like to repair. For example: sends, CC, deletions, etc. 3. Choose the ‘Mailbox’ which the user wants to repair and click on the ‘Advanced’ button; 4. Under the ‘OutlookProductID’ column, provide the unique numbers for Outlook which are defined in the manual. 5. Go to the ‘AutoIndex’ tab and can see the unique numbers which are defined in the Outlook manual. 6. Scrutin the ‘langauge’ tab and select the locale where you want to have the repairs done. For example: English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, etc. 7. Ressontin the ‘autocorrect’ tab and click on the ‘AutoCorrect’ button to define the Replace and New entries. 8. Following on from here, go to the ‘Replace’ tab where you can see the settings for the new and replaces entries. Change the values for the different entries from default. 9. Go to the ‘File’ tab which will show the default location of the damaged file, in this case it is ‘C:\Documents and Settings\ username\Local Settings\Temp’. However, you can just specify the location like ‘C:\My Documents\My documents\My Data\Outlook.essk’ which will reflect the location of the file. 10. Right click on the ‘Outlook’ folder, and select the ‘Properties’ option. 11. Click on the ‘Include inheritable permissions from:’ button to include inheritable permissions from the master page. 12. Ensure that the ‘Include inheritable permissions from:’ button is not grayed out. 13. Click on the ‘Fixate’ button to fix the damage in the OST file. 14. At the ‘Autoimize’ tab, click on the ‘Keep anumbnail image before closing’ button to make sure that the file will be auto saved when Outlook is closed. 15. At the ‘Advanced’ tab, click on the ‘Use a different name or hide the file’, and then click on ‘OK’ to make the file inaccessible. An OST file that is set to required mode will require all the password information to appear in the pane on the right side of the screen, meaning that you would not be able to access the file as such a high level view. You can avoid this by unchecking the required mode check box. When the file is unusable due to corruption, you can recover Exchange data from the OST file. It is possible to scan and repair the file. This can be done using the Exchange Recovery Wizard. Though this can be used only for OST files, the Wizard can identify Outlook fragments and create a working PST file from them. – It is good to save a copy of the file you create on your disk as a text file in an editable document such as Wordrix.	<urn:uuid:b636bb0c-9ccc-442b-a446-a89597900921>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://www.firstunitariansociety.org/outlook-ost-file-errors/	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573104.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817183340-20220817213340-00473.warc.gz	en	0.887158	1,030	1.734375	2
"Get good at rational thinking" is a goal that's hard to measure progress, success or failure at. With a business, you can measure stuff like sales, revenue, profit, widgets produced, number of widgets the factory throws out due to quality problems, number of late customer orders, price of raw materials required to build a widget, and much more. There are many things to attach numbers to. These measurements don't cover everything important but they help. Websites can measure visitors per day, time on site, number of links clicked, number of visitors who return on a different day within 30 days, amount of people who sign up if shown marketing page A as opposed to signups for marketing page B, and much more. More intrusively and problematically, it's possible for software to e.g. monitor how much a user scrolls down on a web page and how long they spend with different parts of the page on screen. But what do you measure when you're learning about rationality? You can measure the time you spend on studying. You can measure words read and words written. You can measure whether you watched a list of videos and read a list of books. But those measurements don't tell you how well you understood the material. How effective was your learning? How much wiser and rational are you getting? It's hard to measure wisdom or rationality, or to measure anything very similar to them. What's the solution? We must learn ways to think without measurement. We must get good at judging things in other ways besides measurement. Measurement is useful and is something our culture is generally pretty good at. But it's certainly possible to think effectively in other ways. Measurement is resistant to bias, dishonesty and irrationality – it helps reduce those problems significantly – but it's not perfect at dealing with those problems and those problems can also be dealt with in other ways.	<urn:uuid:8c57792f-a0a8-4969-8fee-b64930ac0d42>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://direct.curi.us/2343-non-measurable-goal-criteria	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572161.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815054743-20220815084743-00473.warc.gz	en	0.962877	388	2.71875	3
Probing 101 - VideoThe three words every backcountry skier should know are Transceiver, Probe and Shovel. This is because these are the safety items you must have with you before you head into the backcountry skiing. And, you must know how to use them effectively! In this short video, we'll run through the basics of how to use an avalanche probe in a companion rescue situation. Be sure to practice at the start of the season before you venture out ski touring and for more information take an avalanche course from a guide.	<urn:uuid:09da4183-98fc-4c9c-a922-61e47c2f6e44>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://www.backcountryskiingcanada.com/forum/bcs/category/safety-talk/topic/Probing-101	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573104.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817183340-20220817213340-00473.warc.gz	en	0.948429	109	1.734375	2
When harvesting hay, the next step is to bale it into sellable round or square-shaped bales. You can’t just bale whenever you want though, at least, not if you want high-quality hay. That’s why, testing your hay before bailing is so important. When testing hay ahead of baling, you want to use an electronic moisture probe to determine how much moisture the hay has. Upon baling, hay should contain between 18 and 22 percent moisture. If the hay has too much moisture, it will grow unwanted mould and may spontaneously combust. In this post, we’ll focus on when to bale your hay, as there is indeed an art to it. We’ll also talk about testing your hay to determine when it’s ready for baling. If you’re new to baling, this is one post you’re absolutely not going to want to miss! How Do You Know When Hay Is Ready to Bale? Exactly when is the correct time to bale your hay? It varies depending on every harvest, so you can’t use a timetable as your indicator. Instead, you have to look out for a variety of signs that prove the hay might be ready to be put into bales and sold. No Groups of Green Grass If you see a few blades of green grass in the hay here and there, that’s okay. However, swathes of grass across your hay mean that the hay needs more time to dry out. Track the progress of the green patches across the hay as the days go by. As soon as you spot less green, then it’s time to bale your hay. Feels Crisp But Brittle You might not want your hay to get overly dry, but a brittle feel is desirable when determining when the right time to bale the hay is. If the hay only feels brittle, that’s a bad sign. If the hay also has a crisp feel, then some brittleness is okay. You want to bale at that point. You might not be able to tell the difference between brittle, crisp hay and only brittle hay if you’re new to baling. That’s fine. The more often you handle hay, the better you’ll understand when it’s ready. Break a Stem or Two Next, you can do what’s known as the twist test. In your hand, take a stem and twist it circularly. After rotating the stem, it should come off. Similarly, you can snap the stem in half. Does the stem crack when it breaks and then comes off clean? If so, then the hay is crisp enough for baling. However, if the hay doesn’t want to come off easily, then you should wait several days and then try testing the stems again. Although this next method is less scientific, if you understand what the subtle differences in hay feel like, then you can rely on it too. With your hand, take a fistful of hay before baling it. You need a good clump of the stuff. With the clump in one hand, take your other hand and grab the other end of the clump. Begin to pull the hay clump between both your hands. Did the stalks break after that initial pull? If so, then you can bale your hay. If you’re pulling a few times over but the hay won’t break, you can’t bale it yet. The hay is too fresh and isn’t ready. The Moisture Content Is 15 to 18 Percent Finally, the most reliable means of determining when your hay is ready for baling is to read its moisture levels. The moisture content should be 15 percent at the lowest and no higher than 18 percent. How Do You Check Hay Moisture Before Baling? While the above measures are useful for gleaning how ready your hay is for baling, you can’t rely on those methods for gauging the level of moisture the hay might contain. Here’s what we recommend for that instead. Electronic moisture probes are the go-to testing method for reading how much moisture the hay contains. If you read our recent post about testing hay, then you might recall how it’s important to insert the probe into the centre of the bale to get the most accurate reading. You can always recalibrate your probe if you feel like it’s not working properly. To do that, obtain a representative sample of hay. You don’t need a lot here, only 100 grams. Our Hay Corers are great at gathering a hay sample for you test or we can test for you. Then, take the hay and put it in the microwave, running it on low. You don’t want to ignite the hay, only dry it out. Now try using your electronic moisture probe again. Since you dried the hay, it should contain very little moisture. If your probe is reading it correctly, then try testing it on the bale of hay outside in your shed. The Risks of Baling Hay Too Early Or Too Late That freshly harvested hay you’ve gathered can’t sit around forever. Time is of the essence here, as you have to bale the stuff, but the question becomes when? As we mentioned in the intro, there is indeed an art to baling hay. You must precisely choose the right time, as we’ve talked about already. Here are the risks of baling too early or waiting too long. What Happens When You Bale Hay Too Early? Hay that is baled too early will contain more moisture than you’d think. If the hay has only 13 percent moisture now, which you can ascertain through testing with an electronic moisture probe, its moisture content can rise between 25 and 30 percent after baling. That’s quite the increase in moisture. Going back to what we touched on in the intro, when the moisture levels of hay are too high, heat often follows. This heat can be caused by the development of mould and mildew, for instance. The hay is now at a high risk of spontaneous combustion. Any hay that’s kept adjacent to the affected bale can combust as well. In one afternoon, you could accidentally take out your entire supply of hay. What Happens When You Bale Hay Too Late? Perhaps you’ve had a few bales of hay spoil because you baled them too early. You don’t want to make that mistake again, so you take some precautions and wait longer than you usually would. Just don’t wait too long! If you bale your hay too late, you’re correct that you won’t have to worry about spontaneous hay combustion, but that’s only because the hay is dry. It’s very, very dry, far drier than it’s supposed to be. When you try to bale this hay, its leaves will snap right off because they’re that brittle. The hay quality decreases as a result, and you won’t be able to sell this bale of hay at your regular price. You’re taking a hit because you waited. The Benefits of Properly Bailing Hay Although all the effort required to test hay moisture and bale readiness can be intensive, it’s worth it. Here are the perks you can enjoy when you bale hay the correct way. Few things are worse than spending weeks or months painstakingly growing hay only to kill its quality through premature baling and lack of moisture testing. That undoes all the hard work you put into growing quality hay that you intended to sell at a high price. Waiting until the time is right to bale your hay will produce higher-quality bales. Your customers will be more willing to pay premium prices for premium quality. Another nice benefit of baling your hay at the right time is that there’s usually more of it to go around. The more bales you can get out of one harvest of hay, the more money that will flow into your company. Reduced Risk of Spontaneous Combustion Although you wouldn’t think that moisture can contribute to the spontaneous combustion of hay, we’ve already established in this post and elsewhere on the blog that that can be exactly the case. Keep in mind then that even after you bale your hay, where you store it matters. Once the hay is baled, it’s even more tightly packed than ever. If the moisture levels rise too much, spontaneous combustion will occur. Store your hay under cover so it’s not exposed to the rain. You also don’t want the hay to get too much sunlight, as the heat can potentially cause the bales to ignite. Reduces Issues Such as Moulding Brown hay? It’s less likely to occur if you’re testing your hay and then baling it. The same goes for mould and mildew development. All this is to say that more of your hay will survive and be saleable. Conclusion – Testing Hay Before Bailing Testing the moisture levels of hay before baling is critical, but you have to do more than that. You also want to ensure the hay is dried out enough that baling it won’t reduce its quality. Good luck! How Much Sample Do You Need To Submit? Hay – 200 – 300g Silage/Fresh Sample – 500g – 1kg Grain – 1kg TMR – 1kg How To Take A Sample When feed testing it is important for the collected sample to be representative of the whole product. 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Iran has the necessary uranium to produce a nuclear weapon in “a matter of weeks,” according to US Special Envoy for Iran Rob Malley. “It would be something we would know, we would see, and to which we would react quite forcefully as you could imagine,” Malley said during an interview with National Public Radio (NPR). Malley expressed concern over Tehran’s alarming development in its uranium enrichment program despite asserting that the government had not yet resumed its “weaponization program,” which is required to create a bomb. After months of delayed negotiations due to Iranian demands that the US remove the IRGC off its terror blacklist, the US and Iran resumed indirect dialogue last week. But the first-ever Doha-hosted talks last week, according to Malley, were “more than a little bit of a wasted occasion.” Iranian demands that had “nothing to do with the nuclear deal, things that they’ve wanted in the past,” according to the US official, were added. Iran had requested assurances that any future US administration wouldn’t renege on the agreement, as happened when former US President Donald Trump assumed office. Any US official or government cannot accomplish this. Malley blamed the present state of affairs on the Trump administration, as has been standard for Biden administration officials, but he also issued a warning to Iran, telling it to determine whether it wants to negotiate a deal or not. “They’re going to have to decide sooner or later because, at some point, the deal will be a thing of the past.” He continued by saying that Washington still believed that a deal would advance US national security objectives and that Iran had not yet shown its desire in an agreement. The Obama administration-mediated nuclear deal from 2015 is facing growing bipartisan criticism in the US. Several diplomats from Malley’s negotiation team have resigned as a result, which is a sign of this. According to sources with knowledge of the negotiations, US Vice President Joe Biden has decided that there won’t be a nuclear agreement with Iran. The State Department is still optimistic that things can change.	<urn:uuid:3060509c-cc01-416c-bbdb-7538c068c219>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://allubnews.com/iran-can-make-a-nuclear-bomb-within-matter-of-weeks-us-warns/	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572304.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816120802-20220816150802-00473.warc.gz	en	0.977904	455	1.734375	2
In her bid for the seat of Governor of New York, Cynthia Nixon has made a point of embracing negativity and turning it into positive ammo for her campaign. When Christine Quinn, a supporter of Nixon's opponent Governor Cuomo, referred to her as an "unqualified lesbian," Nixon put the ridiculous phrase on buttons to sell. Now, she's turned an old homophobic slogan from 1977 into a tongue-in-cheek rallying cry of her own: "Vote for the homo, not for the Cuomo." Cuomo is rumored to have coined the original phrase, "Vote for Cuomo, not the homo," during his father's failed run against Mayor Ed Koch in the 70s (which Cuomo has denied). At the 118th annual Legislative Correspondents Association show Tuesday, Nixon said Cuomo inspired her. "Andrew Cuomo is known for dirty politics but I have to give credit where it's due," Nixon told the crowd. "His history of cutthroat campaigns, helped inspire my campaign's new slogan." She continued with the zings, adding: "His performance as a progressive hasn't been very convincing of late — you might say he is an unqualified thespian." Photo via BFA	<urn:uuid:9b4ea548-9159-4b82-8a49-29322b2f31d0>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://www.papermag.com/cynthia-nixon-governor-homo-slogan-2567422644.html	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571284.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811103305-20220811133305-00473.warc.gz	en	0.977363	245	1.679688	2
News & Resources C-PACE Project Financing: A Case Study with Mosaic Development Partners The BIA's Building Innovation Committee hosted a session on how C-PACE financing was successfully used for Golaski Labs, a mixed-use development in Germantown. Commercial Property-Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) is a financing structure that allows commercial property owners to obtain financing for eligible energy and water savings projects through private capital providers, and to repay the financing through a special assessment similar to a property tax assessment. By exceeding the current code requirements for energy efficiency, water conservation, and/or installing solar or other renewable energy on-site, this innovative financing tool allows borrowers to save money on operating expenses, replace more expensive equity or mezzanine debt, and improve the overall performance of the building. C-PACE can be applied to recently completed projects and projects in the planning stages. Learn more about this program and specifically how it was applied to a mixed-use property including multifamily residential. Click here to view the recording using the passcode C-PACE#7.13.2021. You may also download the presentation slides below. Leslie Smallwood-Lewis, Founder & Co-Owner, Mosaic Development Partners, Mosaic Slides Lisa Shulock, Program Consultant, Philadelphia Energy Authority, PEA Slides Shelah Wallace, Greenworks Lending, GL Slides	<urn:uuid:196880e5-7353-49c8-922d-7bff026965ab>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	http://www.alisaoud.com/c-pace-project-financing-a-case-study-with-mosaic-development-partners/	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571989.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813232744-20220814022744-00473.warc.gz	en	0.881293	303	1.53125	2
This year being a jubilee year the celebration of Queen has been everywhere, from shop windows to suburban streets, the country has been on full on royal revels and rejoicing. However, one town has been celebrating the Queen annually for much longer. This is Southwell. Southwell is a very picturesque small town which as I have said before should have more traditions especially considering the delightful ancient minster. The Queen’s birthday surprisingly is not celebrated much in the United Kingdom, bar a gun salute and Trooping the Colour. However, in much of the Commonwealth it is annually celebrated and is indeed a national holiday in such places. Not so here, so Southwell’s tradition is on the Sunday closest to the Queen’s official birthday in June. It’s my birthday and I’ll have two if I want to! Indeed although Elizabeth II’s real birthday is in April, the tradition of celebrating a set date irrespective of who the king or queen is, is older. This set monarch’s birthday has been celebrated in the United Kingdom since the reign of King George II in 1748 being subsequently determined by at first the British Empire and then the Commonwealth of Nations and the date set by each country depends on that country although to make use of supposed good weather in the northern hemisphere June is set. Originally Queen Elizabeth II’s was the same as her father the second Thursday but was changed in 1959, and since then her Official Birthday has since then been celebrated on the second Saturday of June. Southwell undertake it usually the day after. Queening up for the day The service starts with a procession of the dignitaries attending this civic event and in the bright June sunshine it is an eye catching spectacle. Just a way down from the entrance of the Minster, mace bearer lead the Queen’s representative in the county, the Lord-Lieutenant, the High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire, officers of the local army and judges in their ceremonial robes. They processed through the Minster archway and were created by the dean and church officials for the final procession into the church for the service. How long the service has been undertaken I have been unable to fully discover but one of the local attendees suggested since the silver jubilee, another said the 80s, however the earliest newspaper account I can locate is from 1994 but it is clear that it was already been established by then: “SWORD CARRIED TO SERVICE TRADITION was broken on Sunday when Mrs Richard Abel Smith, the first woman High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire, took part in the Queen’s official birthday service in Southwell Minster. Instead of wearing her ceremonial sword, it was borne in front of her by grand-daughter Amelia Beaumont (6), who travelled from Ireland for the occasion. The sword was used by Mrs Abel Smith’s father, General Sir Douglas Kendrew, when he was Governor of Western Australia. Preacher at the service was the Bishop of Southwell, the Rt Rev Patrick Harris, and prayers were led by the high sheriff’s chaplain, the Rev Keith Turner, Vicar of Linby-cum-Papplewick. The Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry were ushers and Nottinghamshire Constabulary Band provided music before and after the service.” Little did I know but I was to attend the last one before the national Covid lockdown. The year after it went digital and was reported more than any time before by the press. An article on the Southwell Minster website, the Queen’s Birthday Service: A Unique Celebration of Public Service in Nottinghamshire, reported that the then High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire, Dame Elizabeth Fradd, explained that: “The Queen’s Birthday Service is usually a grand occasion at Southwell Minster but this year, like so much else, it will take a very different form. It will also have a new significance as a result of the pandemic and the public’s renewed appreciation of the value and importance of public service in all its forms.” The Queen’s representative in Nottinghamshire is the Lord-Lieutenant, Sir John Peace, who said: “What I see in local communities, across Nottinghamshire and across the country is an unprecedented crisis; what provides room for hope is the commitment to work together for the common good. Front line workers of all kinds deserve the public’s praise and appreciation but it is just as important to recognise the immense contribution of those behind the scenes. As Her Majesty said in her speech to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day: ‘We will succeed, and that success will belong to every one of us’. Following Her Majesty’s lead, this online service will be an occasion for us to demonstrate our pride in all aspects of public service and common endeavour. I invite everyone to join us online for this special celebration.” Southwell’s Queen’s birthday celebration may be a small custom but it is certainly unique and worthy of attending.	<urn:uuid:8d6f6024-90de-437b-a449-d9635c4b497b>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://traditionalcustomsandceremonies.com/tag/southwell/	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571989.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813232744-20220814022744-00473.warc.gz	en	0.964905	1,052	1.867188	2
In Eliot’s novel, The Mill on the Floss, Tom, seems to have his own opinion about fairness and justice. Almost from the beginning Tom seems to be child-like and stubborn in his responses to situations concerning his sister Maggie. After finding out that his bunnies are dead and his sister openly admits to not feeding them, Tom claims to not love her and when she clings to him he shrugs her off. In this situation his anger is understandable, however his response to his sister is cruel. When Tom steals two pastries for himself and Maggie, he asks his sister to pick one fairly (one has more jam than the other). When Maggie ends up with the pastry containing more jam, she attempts to give it to her brother. Tom, being stubborn, eats the smaller of the two and later watches Maggie finish the bigger pastry with open anger. He calls his sister greedy, and runs away. This seems to be an overdramatic response to the situation, which leaves his sister alone and confused. Another situation involves Maggie knocking down his card house. Tom claims it was not an accident on Maggie’s part and remains detached to his distraught sister. He also orders his sister away when she follows him and Lucy to the pond and later slaps Maggie for shoving Lucy into the mud. Maggie’s actions can understandably cause anger, however, her brother seems to overly punish her by taking away his affections.	<urn:uuid:7d3ff86d-563e-411f-9e7f-d7358f07a863>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://artsone-open.arts.ubc.ca/george-eliot-tom/	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572304.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816120802-20220816150802-00473.warc.gz	en	0.993154	299	3.046875	3
This tutorial was developed by Kathy Seitzinger Hepburn for the Center for Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation, an Innovation and Improvement Project funded by the Office of Head Start. About this Tutorial The Early Head Start and Head Start programs serve our most vulnerable children and families, including those who have experienced trauma. The last 10 years have brought tremendous strides in understanding child development and the developing brain. We have focused much of our attention on the importance of early relationships, the interactive nature of growth and development, the aspects of a child's risk and resilience, strategies for promoting learning, and the science of child development. We have a deeper understanding of the early experience of young children and recognize how much the early years matter — including the experience of and recovery from trauma. The study of trauma, its effects on young children and their families, as well as healing and recovery has been expanding. Likewise, a large number of resources, publications, and interventions are easily accessible. This tutorial focused on trauma will provide a learning experience as well as valuable links to a broad range of resources for further learning and exploration. Purpose and Overall Goal The purpose and overall goal of this tutorial is to help early childhood mental health consultants as well as Early Head Start and Head Start staff understand what is meant by trauma, recognize the developmental context of trauma in early childhood, and extend their own knowledge for intervention through consultation. Early childhood mental health consultants must be prepared to recognize and address trauma in a way that supports and protects the child and his or her family, enables Early Head Start and Head Start staff to respond effectively, and links children and their families to valuable resources and, when needed, effective therapeutic intervention. After completing this tutorial, you will be able to: - Define trauma, describe two types of trauma, and list common yet diverse types of traumatic experiences - Describe the impact of trauma on infants, toddlers, and young children from a developmental perspective - Identify trauma signs and symptoms in infants, toddlers, and young children - Recognize and understand the role of the consultant in addressing trauma in the early care and education setting - Identify resources, publications, and interventions for further learning and exploration This tutorial is designed to take about 30-40 minutes to complete, although timing may vary from person to person. We recommend completing the training in one sitting, but if this is not possible, you can easily pick up where you left off at a later time. Other than a computer, you will not need any materials to complete this training. You may want to keep a pen/pencil and paper handy to take notes, or to have ready access to a printer to print items that are of particular interest to you. Throughout this tutorial there may be words or terminology that may be new to you. Please check our glossary by clicking on the direct link at the top of the page or in the left margin. The glossary will open in a new window. If you have any questions or technical difficulties with this tutorial, please email us. Thank you and we hope you enjoy the training.	<urn:uuid:82a58ba6-33f1-48ba-b785-c3811a004e26>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://www.ecmhc.org/tutorials/trauma/	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572161.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815054743-20220815084743-00473.warc.gz	en	0.943701	652	3.171875	3
Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HTT) has announced it will start work $6bn Hyperloop test track within the next two to three weeks. The system, which will be solar powered, could transport over ten million passengers during testing, according to Dezeen, HTT will build the track in Kings County, California. It is expected to take around two years and cost $6bn (£3.89bn) to build. The Hyperloop system, first proposed by Elon Musk in 2013, has since been beset with obstacles including amendments to Musk's original white paper and difficulties getting planning permission. The test track will be limited to 160mph with passengers on board but empty carriages will be tested at speeds up to 780mph. G-force in the system would be similar to those experienced by Formula 1 drivers, and tubes would mostly be straight in order to minimise stress and strain. Hyperloop also has ambitions roll out globally. As an example, HTT said a route from London to Glasgow would cost between £3.9 and £5.2bn and reduce journey times to 30 minutes, Dezeen reports.	<urn:uuid:9a7d65a2-f694-47fe-9ce6-0d86525d168b>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://www.wired.co.uk/article/elon-musk-hyperloop-test-track	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572304.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816120802-20220816150802-00473.warc.gz	en	0.966313	232	2.5625	3
It combats stress The position your body is in when sitting in a recliner helps your body to relax. This is why a recliner chair is used for stress relief. When your spine is resting, your back will be supported and your legs elevated. Both your body and mind will thank you for the invigorating feeling this brings, which is why it’s no wonder recliner chairs have proven to benefit mental as well as physical health. Fatigue, headaches, memory trouble and migraines can all be indicators of mental stress. If you want the feeling of being able to sit back and relax during leisure time, a recliner chair helps give you the support you need by acting as a reliever of stress. Some recliner chairs offer a heating pad and massage function which can help combat mental and physical stress. Recliner chairs are available in an array of colours and fabrics, so you can find one that matches your home’s interior décor. Leather recliners are an elegant, stylish option. The added advantage of opting for a leather recliner chair is that it’s easy to clean. It circulates blood in your lower body Your feet and legs can swell from the increased downward blood flow after sitting or standing for extended periods. By sitting on a recliner chair you’ll have improved circulation, especially if your feet are lifted above your heart level. Through gravity, your blood circulation is naturally improved and you’ll experience some relief. For more information, contact us on 289 391373 or visit the Company’s website curiosaportugal.com	<urn:uuid:fee11d43-513f-4b2e-9886-88b36a7c728e>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2020-11-20/reasons-why-you-should-buy-a-recliner/56812	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572304.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816120802-20220816150802-00473.warc.gz	en	0.909802	337	1.609375	2
China is set to encourage domestic electric car battery manufacturers to expand their production scale, following the introduction of a new action plan for the industry in Beijing on Thursday. The plan could lead to technological innovations that might ultimately benefit manufacturers of new energy vehicles in the form of lower production costs, which would also benefit customers. The Vehicle Traction Battery Industrial Development Action Plan set out an industry-wide target of 100 GWh capacity batteries by 2020, with the emphasis on higher quality and lower cost. The plan also calls for more fundamental research efforts and technological developments in order for the industry to achieve more breakthroughs in the next eight years, and turn it into a world leader by 2025. Its aims might also be accomplished by the major market leaders' acquisitions of a batch of smaller and low-end manufacturers, according to Suzhou-based financial services firm Soochow Securities. The plan was in part motivated by observations from industry analysts who identified China's electric car battery makers as being adrift of the technological and quality standards set by the world's industry leaders. Soochow Securities wrote in its research report on the electric car battery sector that the larger players in the industry would consolidate their market position through rapid growth in production capacity over the next few years. It also predicted that the supply of electric vehicle batteries could end up exceeding demand. Zhang Junyi, partner of Nio Capital, the Wuhan-based investment firm co-established by electric vehicle company NextEV, Sequoia Capital and Hillhouse Capital, said: "The country is looking to promote the production of electric cars that will be comparable in cost to gasoline cars. Traditionally, electric cars have been more expensive, both to manufacture and to buy, and such a cost reduction will only be possible after battery manufacturers have increased production." China's new energy vehicle makers will likely pass on the savings they make due to lower production costs, which would result in lower retail prices of electric vehicles, according to Zhang. "As soon as the cost of usage and ownership (of electric vehicles) drops, the wider driving public will be much more likely to accept them as a viable option," he added. China overtook the United States in 2015 to become the world's largest market for new energy vehicles, and its sales in 2016 contributed more than 40 percent of the total volume of the global market. Zhang said that in order to achieve breakthroughs in battery technology, heavy investment would be needed in research and development, as well as growth in production. He said: "Domestic battery makers should bring in advanced technologies and techniques, and cooperate with carmakers to ensure that they become more internationally competitive." Fujian province-based Contemporary Amperex Technology, one of the major industry players by volume, serves as a perfect example of what Zhang is calling for. The company is now working with BMW Brilliance Automotive on localized new energy vehicles, after the carmaker shared its know-how and helped the battery maker become a qualified supplier, according to Johann Wieland, president and CEO of BMW Brilliance Automotive. CATL is now viewed by Soochow Securities as one of two possible future market leaders, along with Shenzhen-based BYD. The two companies are the only domestic battery makers to have sold more than 6 GWh worth of products. Copyright © 2018 skyro auto parts co.,ltd.	<urn:uuid:2ef8b409-907d-45ca-abe5-f48fcc97aaee>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	http://skyro.com.cn/index.php?ac=article&at=read&did=362	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572304.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816120802-20220816150802-00473.warc.gz	en	0.967256	702	2.109375	2
The human body needs regular exercise. Exercising boosts the immune system and fights infection. It also supports muscle development, stamina, and weight loss. Therefore, being physically active is beneficial to health. Running, weight lifting, and playing sports are only some of the myriad of ways on how a person can stay fit. These exercises are the most popular, especially to men, since it enhances muscle growth and development. However, take note that there is a proper way of exercising. Introducing High-Impact and Low-Impact Workout There are two classifications of exercises. These are high-impact and low impact workout. Each one of these classifications has a different effect on the body. The effect varies on the individual’s body type and physical condition. What is a High-Impact Workout? Before anything else, understand the term “impact” on these workout categories. The impact refers to the action of one object coming in contact with another object. For example, when running, the leg muscles and ankle feel a great impact against the floor or ground. A high-impact workout refers to exercises wherein the body gets in contact with another object, equipment, or body harder. Examples of high-impact workouts are cross-training, running, jumping jacks, boxing, and other similar exercises. High-impact workouts are harder and more challenging for the body. It applies great pressure on the muscles and joints. Since high-impact exercises are more intense, it shows faster results. It is why athletes and bodybuilders usually use high-impact exercises as their routine. What is a Low-Impact Workout? A low-impact workout is the complete opposite of high-impact exercises. It offers minimal to zero impact on the body. Low-impact workouts require leaving at least a foot off the ground. Hence, this type of exercise applies lesser stress and pressure on muscles and joints. Specialists recommend low-impact exercises to individuals who suffer from chronic pain and have an underlying medical condition. Moreover, it is the best exercise program for seniors who want to stay fit and physically active. Examples of low-impact exercises are walking, swimming, cycling, yoga, hiking, dancing, and Pilates. Since it is easier on the body, such exercise offers slower results. Though it is less strenuous, low-impact exercises still offer similar benefits to high-impact workouts. It supports stamina, cardiovascular health, weight loss, and enhances the immune system. Conditions Where High Impact Exercise Applies Below are the conditions when high-impact exercises best fit. - Faster weight loss and burning of calories - Muscle building - Ideal for individuals searching for tougher challenges - Best for individuals that are at low risk for injury - Improving bone density - Body conditioning and training for competition Conditions Where Low Impact Exercise Applies The following situations and conditions are ideal for low-impact exercises. - Looking for exercises that are easy on the joints and muscles - When recovering from injuries - Improving balance - Ideal for seniors who wants to be active - Improves alignment and flexibility Before choosing any exercise program, make sure to consult a medical professional who is familiar with your condition. They can point you towards the best exercises that are suitable for your body. With this, you won’t waste time and effort working on programs that have minimal effect on the body or might cause great stress.	<urn:uuid:b6cd701a-99e4-4dc7-bdcd-2ebe55dcc51a>	CC-MAIN-2022-33	http://www.sunprairiefarmersmarket.com/when-to-choose-high-impact-or-low-impact-workout/	s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572161.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815054743-20220815084743-00473.warc.gz	en	0.945888	713	3.03125	3
The world’s mightiest river, an unrivalled wildlife-watching destination and still one of the least explored regions on earth – find out more about this fascinating place with these interesting facts about the Amazon River. It nurtures the largest rainforest on earth and provides life for a mind-boggling array of flora and fauna – the Amazon River is one of South America’s most fascinating destinations to discover and, despite centuries of in-depth exploration, it’s still a mystical place that hides innumerable secrets. Learn all there is to know about this incredible ecosystem and make your Amazon River visit in South America all the more rewarding. Here are 15 amazing facts about the Amazon River that are sure to blow you away: 1. The Amazon River originates in Peru Believe it or not, there’s been wide speculation over the real ‘source’ of the Amazon River for decades with researchers at constant odds over findings. The most widely believed theory is that the Amazon River flow originates in the high Andean mountains of Peru, namely the three rivers of Mantaro (the furthest upstream source), Apurimac (the most distant uninterrupted source) and Maranon (the main source by volume). The Maranon River flows upstream of Iquitos, Peru’s Amazon adventure capital and one of the most spellbinding places to enjoy Amazon River adventures. 2. The Amazon River System meanders through nine South America countries After starting its seemingly slow and subtle voyage in the highlands of Peru, the Amazon River traverses through Ecuador, Colombia and Venezuela before entering Brazil and flowing out of its Atlantic coast. However, its tributaries also flood the Amazon basin in Bolivia in the south, home to the Madidi National Park (one of the Amazon’s largest protected reserves) as well as Suriname, Guyana and French Guiana. Given each country’s distinctive tourist infrastructure, some spots are simply better and more rewarding to visit than others, depending on whether you’re after a land-based Amazon tour or Amazon River cruise. The most established visiting hot-spots are in Peru (Iquitos and Puerto Maldonado), Ecuador (Coca), Brazil (Manaus) and Bolivia (Rurrenabaque). 3. A Slovenian athlete once swam almost the entire length of the Amazon River, in 66 days Defying the odds of dangers in the remotest regions of the Amazon River basin, Martin Strel took home his fourth Guinness World Record for long-distance swimming when he took on the mighty Amazon River in 2007. Already a veteran of the sport, which saw him complete swims along the Danube, the Mississippi, the Parana and the Yangtze rivers, Strel swam a total of 5,268km (of the Amazon’s entire 6,400km-length), a distance which is actually greater than the width of the Atlantic Ocean. His tactic for dodging flesh-eating piranhas? Have support boats flanking him, ready to drop raw meat and blood into the river to distract any hungry critters. For quite obvious reasons, Strel’s nickname is ‘The Hero in a Speedo!’ 4. The Amazon River provides 20% of the ocean’s fresh-water supply It’s an astonishing percentage when one thinks about it: one-fifth of the fresh water that flows into our earth’s seas flow into the Atlantic at the Amazon River Delta in northern Brazil. This is the largest river delta on our planet (discharging more freshwater than the following seven largest rivers combined) creating a muddy patch of salty-vs-fresh water that covers an area of 2.5 million sq km! 5. Researchers discovered an entire coral reef system at the Amazon River Delta in 2016 It is at the very confluence between river and ocean that scientists discovered an enormous coral reef a couple of years ago, one that stretches for more than 1,000km and covers an area of over 9,500 square kilometres. Hidden from plain view for decades due to the massive sediment upheaval caused by the river’s flow, the reef is believed to be home to a unique ecosystem comprising a wealth of marine life. Hints of the reef’s existence were first noted back in the 1950s although the find was only confirmed in 2016 and the first photos not released until 2017. Over the last couple of years, researchers have discovered giant sea sponges ‘as heavy as a small elephant’ and an impressive collection of exotic fish, sea stars, sponges and coral. Greenpeace, who was responsible for the first documented research of the reef, immediately set up a campaign to protect this incredible new natural discovery from the looming threat of oil-drilling. 6. The Amazon River used to flow backwards The creation of the Andes Mountains some 15 million years ago can be regarded as the most defining moment in the evolution of the Amazon River. Up until the rise of this incredible mountainous border, the river flowed out into the Pacific Coast of South America. Remaining landlocked for nearly five million years, the relentless river finally found its ocean outlet once again, only this time, in the opposite direction – straight into the Atlantic. 7. The Amazon River and Rainforest host a jaw-dropping array of unique wildlife The Amazon Rainforest famously hosts between 10% and 30% of the flora and fauna species on earth (and that’s just the ones we know about) representing one of the most biodiverse regions on our planet. The Amazon River itself and all its countless tributaries comprise an ecosystem all their own, home to more than 2,000 species of fish and more than 400 amphibians. The rivers in the Amazon are the basis of all life so Amazon small-ship cruises are especially rewarding for spotting wildlife on the river shores. The most famous creatures that inhabit this region include sloths, anacondas, piranhas, river dolphins, innumerable birds including macaws and toucans and a crazy number of frogs, spiders, snakes and other insects. One of the rarest and most endangered Amazon River animals is the boto, a dolphin whose skin is so thin it can appear grey or pink (hence its nickname – pink river dolphin) depending on how excited it gets and how much its blood-vessels expand. The dense jungle canopy of the Amazon Rainforest may well host a stunning amount of wildlife yet spotting them in huge numbers is an infamous challenge. Check out the glorious wetlands of the Pantanal for more Amazon animals and arguably some of the most rewarding wildlife encounters of all. We compared the two stellar and distinct destinations, right here. 8. There are no bridges built across the Amazon River Bar a few unique towns that have been built on the shores of the Amazon River, there are surprisingly few settlements along this very long river’s edge, which means no permanent bridge has ever been built. The lack of major infrastructure is what lends Amazon river tours their distinctly ‘remote and isolated’ feel. To really get anywhere, you must hop aboard a boat at some point: this is the only way to travel further along the river and to reach some of the more remote eco-camps. 9. The Amazon River has a hidden twin-river flowing below it The Amazon River made headline news back in 2011 when scientists finally confirmed the existence of an ‘underground Amazon River’, which mirrors its above-ground twin in length and flow. The Hamza River (named after the scientist leading the research group) flows some 4km underground and although it’s believed to be up to four times wider than the Amazon River itself, it boasts only 1/34th of its water volume. 10. The River boasts an impressive seasonal fluctuation of up to 15m The Amazon is the greatest flowing river on earth, discharging a breathtaking 200,000 cubic metres of water into the Atlantic every single second. Yet what is even more impressive is learning about the seasonal water-level rises and the consequential ‘flooded forests’ that are created along the river’s sides. These varzeas, as they are known, facilitate longer and deeper Amazon River cruising, allowing for greater explorations of remote regions one wouldn’t normally reach during drier months of the year. The Amazon’s flow has been the subject of intense studies for more than a century with a greater emphasis placed in the Amazon Basin, where fluctuations are at their most extremes. Manaus, in Brazil, normally records the highest water-level rises each year of between 10 and 15m. Seasonal changes are dictated by rainfall, of course, with the highest river levels usually recorded between December and May and lower levels (fantastic for lodge-based Amazon tours which include more hikes through the rainforest) between June and September. Read more about the Best Time to Visit the Amazon before planning your trip. 11. The Amazon Rainforest & River rely on the Sahara Desert for their very existence We all know that we live on a planet whose incredible ecosystems are linked in more ways than we could ever understand yet, in the Amazon, the proof is in the nutrients. Both the rainforest and river of the Amazon are fed pivotal minerals (like phosphorus) from sands which blow across the Atlantic all the way from Africa’s Sahara Desert. It’s been tens of millions of years since Africa and South America were joined, and it’s astonishing to know the two continents are still so intrinsically linked. Check out this incredible 3D video created by NASA using satellite info on the Sahara sand’s long journey across the seas. 12. The apex predator in the Amazon River, the black caiman, is also one of the most endangered wildlife of all Long hunted for its valuable skin, the Amazon River’s black caiman is something of a legend. The most feared predator in the entire rainforest, the black caiman is one of the largest members of his species, anywhere on earth. Unlike the ‘run of the mill’ Amazon caiman, which is relatively small and weighs up to about 40kg, the black caiman can weigh 25 times as much and grow to an average of 5m in length. The bad news is that this fearsome creature is highly endangered and the good news is that your chances of running into one, accidentally, are quite low. Keep all hands and feet in the boat, kids! 13. Biologists studying the region have a wicked sense of humour Scientists are indeed renowned for their quirky sense of humour, and it seems most of them work in the Amazon. Some of the most unusual animals to see in the Amazon include the Jesus Christ Lizard (yes, it walks on water), the Prince Charles Stream Tree Frog in Ecuador (apparently named after the Prince’s rainforest conservation efforts), the Vampire Fish (those fangs are real!) and the Peanut Head Bug. Read more about the Top 10 Animals to Spot in the Amazon. 14. Thrill-seeking daredevils surf the Amazon at select times of year Pororoca is the name given to a spectacular tidal-wave phenomenon (tidal bore) that occurs in the Amazon River delta during select full moons about 2-3 times a year. In these unique circumstances, the ocean tide manages to beat the Amazon River flow, causing colossal (and backwards) tidal waves that can travel up to 800km inland. An annual surfing championship has been running here for the last 20 years. 15. The Amazon River and its entire ecosystem are facing their biggest threat yet The Amazon is facing its biggest fight to date. The Brazilian president seems to be intent on relaxing protection laws for the Amazon Rainforest, appearing to favour agricultural interests over those of indigenous Amazon reserves. The indigenous inhabitants of the region have historically been its most fervent protectors: given that they rely on the river and forest to survive, they are the most ardent protesters against deforestation, mining and oil drilling. The Amazon is the largest remaining rainforest we’ve yet to completely ruin on our planet. Although it may seem ‘too big a fight’ to take on, individually, there are many personal and straightforward steps we can all take to help curb the impact on this incredibly precious natural asset. They include: - Reducing your meat consumption (Latin America is one of the largest exporters of beef on the planet, and pivotal rainforest land is being bulldozed for farming) - Reducing your use of paper and wood (purchase products with the highest rate of recyclable materials) - Do some research before buying ‘big-brand’ items (many mega-corporations invest in toxic oil pipelines in pristine Amazon wilderness) - Support Rainforest Action Groups (environmental action groups can be highly effective in forcing change – in the 1980s, ecological activists convinced Burger King (US) to stop buying beef from the Amazon regions of South America in one of the most successful campaigns ever held). Want to experience one of our planet’s most astonishing destinations? Then join us on an Amazon cruise and explore some of the most inaccessible corners of this glorious natural wonder. Swim with dolphins, dodge black caimans, and be awe-struck by the inherent beauty of the magical Amazon River. 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