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The sale of energy drinks could be banned in England to anybody under 18, amid fears they are damaging children’s health, the prime minister has said.
The government has launched a public consultation on its plans to make it illegal to sell the drinks to children.
Energy drinks contain high levels of sugar and caffeine and have been linked to obesity and other health issues.
The government is asking for views on what age the ban should apply to, but gave under 16 and under 18 as options.
Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales have the power to implement their own bans.
UK youngsters are among the highest consumers of energy drinks in Europe, research has previously suggested.
The drinks contain high levels of sugar and caffeine, often more than those of standard soft drinks.
Excessive consumption has been linked to a range of health issues in children, from obesity, tooth decay, headaches and sleep problems to stomach aches and hyperactivity.
Surveys from teachers unions have also suggested that they contribute to poor behaviour in classrooms, although claims they can alter behaviour have been contested.
The ban would apply to drinks containing 150mg of caffeine or more per litre.
Many shops already have their own voluntary bans in place for under-16s, but it is still possible for children to buy the drinks from some retailers and vending machines.
Public Health Minister Steve Brine said: “We all have a responsibility to protect children from products that are damaging to their health and education, and we know that drinks packed to the brim with caffeine, and often sugar, are becoming a common fixture of their diet.
“Our children already consume 50% more of these drinks than our European counterparts, and teachers have made worrying links between energy drinks and poor behaviour in the classroom.”
Food labelling laws already state that any soft drink with more than 150mg of caffeine per litre must carry a warning about its high caffeine content and are not recommended for children or pregnant or breastfeeding women.
Prime Minister Theresa May said: “Childhood obesity is one of the greatest health challenges this country faces, and that’s why we are taking significant action to reduce the amounts of sugar consumed by young people and to help families make healthier choices.
“With thousands of young people regularly consuming energy drinks, often because they are sold at cheaper prices than soft drinks, we will consult on banning the sale of energy drinks to children.
“It is vital that we do all we can to make sure children have the best start in life and I encourage everyone to put forward their views.”
What is in energy drinks?
Energy drinks contain high levels of caffeine, usually about 80mg in a 250ml can.
In comparison, a 330ml can of classic Coca-Cola contains 32mg and a can of Diet Coke 42mg.
Energy drinks also contain lots of sugar as well as other ingredients including vitamins and minerals or herbal substances.
Some smaller “energy shot” products can contain as much as 160mg of caffeine in a 60ml bottle.
|Drink||Amount of caffeine/sugar|
|Red Bull (250ml can)||80mg/27g|
|Monster (500ml can)||160mg/55g|
|Coca-Cola (330ml can)||32mg/35g|
How much caffeine is too much?
- High levels of caffeine can lead to anxiety, panic attacks and increased blood pressure
- Pregnant and breast-feeding women are advised not to have more than 200mg of caffeine over the course of a day
- European advice says that most other adults are safe to drink up to 400mg a day
Source: NHS Choices
What are the health harms of too much sugar?
Too much sugar in our diets is linked to a range of health problems including:
- Tooth decay
- Type 2 diabetes
Duncan Selbie, chief executive of Public Health England, said: “Children do not need energy drinks to get through the day – they offer nothing more than unnecessary sugar.
“Restricting the sale of these drinks is another bold step needed to turn the tide on childhood obesity.”
Prof Russell Viner, president of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, said: “There is no evidence that energy drinks have any nutritional value or place in the diet of children and young people.
“It’s therefore worrying that so many young people are buying these drinks at low prices and consuming them on a regular basis.”
The British Soft Drinks Association has previously said that energy drinks had been “deemed safe” by regulators but that they were not marketed or promoted to under-16s.
It said it had introduced a voluntary code of practice in 2010, which included policies on the appropriate labelling and marketing of energy drinks toward young people.
The public consultation follows the June 2018 publication of the latest chapter of the government’s Childhood Obesity Plan, which commits to halve childhood obesity by 2030.
It will last for 12 weeks.
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SBS 301 Cultural Diversity/Prof. Koptiuch Fall 2014 Personal Memory Ethnographies
Love is Love
When I was younger I always had crushes on boys. I’m pretty sure my first kiss was in kindergarten with a boy I later “dated” in the 5th grade, when we shared a few more kisses. Who knew what dating was in the 5th grade anyway? It was also in 5th and 6th grade when I had a really good girl friend, a family friend named Cara. We would do typical things of young girls to do when they hang out, have sleep overs and fashion shows and tea parties and of course, talk about the boys we were going to marry.
The room at my aunt’s house in Tucson is where Cara and I crossed an unknown border for the first time. It was late in the night; the room was quiet and getting colder as the time went on because we had the fan on with the door closed. The lights were off and Cara and I were each on our sides of the bed with room to still spread out if we wanted. When I woke up in the middle of the night Cara was so close it sparked my curiosity. I wasn’t sure if she was awake during that moment but my 5th grade mind started to race with questions. Why are we lying so close? Is she awake? Is her hand in my hand? How did it get like that? I didn’t dare move because I wasn’t sure what would happen. Cara and I kissed and suddenly the bed felt as if there wasn’t enough space for both of us to lie in it; she was too close for comfort. I lay there next to Cara in the darkness with my confused thoughts.
The first time Cara and I kissed we both must have “known” and thought it was wrong because neither of us talked about it. Cara and I have yet to talk about it to this day. I was unaware in elementary school that many years before Alfred Kinsey had brought to light the fact that homosexuality was far more widespread than the nation believed, or that before 1973 homosexuality was considered a mental disorder. I had never even heard the word homosexuality until I was in high school.
After what seemed like an eternity I got up and went to the bathroom to brush my teeth and use half a bottle of mouthwash. I figured the more I used the more it would wash away the memory. When I was done brushing my teeth I didn’t go lay back down in the bedroom, I went to sleep on the couch. The next morning Cara and I both pretended as if nothing had happened and went about our day as usual. When the next sleep over came around it happened again, and again I left the room to try to brush away whatever it was that was happening. This happened about two more times with the same result each time until Cara and I stopped having sleep overs.
The years passed and I had no more experiences like that with Cara or anybody else. Before long I was a freshman in high school who was more boy crazy than ever. When I entered high school it was as if I could be whoever I wanted to be. I was meeting new friends, new people who were going to get to know the Alyssa I created. It was daring and exciting to break out of the shell of elementary school mindset and start to live life as high school student. My high school was big; the campus was filled with many two story buildings filled with classrooms to hold thousands of students in the Avondale, Phoenix, Glendale and Goodyear area. I had a ton of friends and had just made the basketball team.
The basketball teams, freshman and JV and varsity, all had practice at the same time. There was a girl on the varsity team that stood out to me because she always wore her hair pulled back and dressed “like a boy.” I found out Suki was a lesbian, which I only then learned meant she liked to date girls. I got to know her just like everybody else but quickly started to receive the type of attention one gets when they have a crush. I was oddly trying to justify why I thought Suki was attractive and I still hadn’t connected this with what happened with Cara and I many years ago.
I saw her at the first basketball tryout and was impressed by how easily she seemed to make friends. I, being on the varsity team, don’t usually interact with freshman but Alyssa seemed really cool and I swear as tryouts went on I would catch her staring at me. I would see Alyssa around school flirting with guy after guy but couldn’t shake the feeling that maybe she liked me. One of my friends said, “Suki don’t be crazy, she is a freshman and probably just isn’t used to seeing, well, ya know.” I agreed thinking yes that is all it was, she isn’t used to seeing girls who like other girls living out in the open.
The gym became a safe haven for Suki and me. It was so open and always so bright with the circular lights covering the ceiling from corner to corner. It was never quiet in the gym but often crowded and full of life. The gym is where I was comfortable to be openly attractive to Suki; but then it became a place where judgment was passed by my cousin, and I was afraid.
One thing I started to pick up on was that Alyssa was more flirtatious when we were at practice and closed off to the outside world. It seemed as if the idea of her actually liking me was only okay in the gym with our teammates who couldn’t care less. The reality set in at our first pep rally of the year. I was sitting with Alyssa in the bleachers, I had my arms around her and surprisingly she was letting me hold her hand. Well, her cousin came to sit near us and did a double take as he looked at the way Alyssa and I were sitting with each other. I felt Alyssa tense and she said, “Suki, I’ll be back I’m going to the bathroom.” I watched her get up and walk out of the gym only to come back in and sit with her teammates away from me.
Meeting Suki in high school challenged my understanding of the way relationships worked and my own personal identity. I was still oblivious to knowledge that throughout the years people were fighting, having marches and starting organizations to advocate for equal rights for all of those who loved another who was of the same sex. When Suki gave me a rainbow flag ribbon to wrap around one of the straps of my backpack I didn’t know what I was publically supporting or that Gilbert Baker had created the rainbow flag in 1978 as a symbol of gay pride. I, for the first time, got a small understanding of what it meant to be disparaged for being attracted to the same sex when my cousin scrutinized me with his eyes while I was sitting with and holding Suki’s hand at the pep rally.
I was sitting with Suki, she was sitting in a bleacher seat behind me and I was leaning back in between her legs. All the other basketball players soon joined and filled up the seats around us, boys and girls alike. My cousin, who played on the guys’ team turned around to see Suki with her arms wrapped around me and her hand in my hand. It felt like the slowest look over in my life. He went from looking at my eyes to her arms around me then down at our hands holding and back to my eyes before he turned around. I came up with an excuse telling Suki I needed to go to the bathroom before I got up and walked away. When I came back instead of going to sit with Suki I went to join the rest of my team. I didn’t even look in her direction for the rest of the rally. I started to look for somebody to blame. I blamed Cara for kissing me when I was younger and making me think I am attracted to girls, then I blamed Suki for making me a lesbian.
I remember saying in my head “Suki that is what you get for liking a freshman, a freshman who had no idea what she was getting herself into.” I was hurt to see that she was so easily influenced by what somebody else thought but then I was mad at myself for maybe pushing her so fast and thinking she could live out as a lesbian like me.
I was embarrassed at the look my cousin gave me and unsure how to act. I soon after learned that through my association with Suki others considered me a lesbian too. I begin to take a look at myself and realize that if someone makes me happy, cares about me and enjoys my company their sex shouldn’t matter. I found myself looking up the next Pride Festival in Arizona in hopes to go with Suki and other members of my team. I wore that rainbow flag ribbon on my backpack strap and I wore it proudly for myself and all those who loved another of the same sex.
When I was younger I subconsciously had a heteronormative view of the world and relationships. I had never been told that a man couldn’t be with a man or a woman couldn’t be with a woman; but from the movies, TV shows and the relationships I witnessed from my own family it was apparent that love and romantic couples were made up of a man and a woman. I have grown into a woman who is a strong believer in love. Universal love, same love, equal love, powerful love, messy love, crazy love and my story is the foundation of that belief.
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Uganda’s foreign exchange reserves will fall to a worryingly low level in the fiscal year starting in July unless it receives external funding then, the International Monetary Fund said on Friday.
The fund this month approved a $491.5 million loan to help Uganda cushion its economy against the impact of the coronavirus.
But without further external support, the forex buffer would drop below two months of imports. “This would be below the adequate level … and would leave the country in a vulnerable position,” it said.
The economy has taken a major hit during a lockdown implemented in March that is now being eased.
The fund forecast that tourism earnings and foreign direct investment in Uganda would fall by around half in both the current and coming fiscal years.
“FDI in Uganda has been largely related to the start of oil production, and that start date is now more uncertain,” the IMF said.
Uganda has 160 confirmed COVID-19 cases and no deaths, according to health
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Unique mountainside resort inspires an equally unique lift project.
ubmitted by Helena Calado, thyssenkrupp
The Riosol Island of Stars Hotel in Mogán, Gran Canaria, Spain, rises 183 m above sea level on a mountain shaped by volcanic lava. The 2,000-m2 hotel facility is dedicated to providing its guests with relaxation and hospitality. This resort was conceived as a “blue magic carpet” that blurs the lines between land and ocean, floor and sky, to create a multidimensional space that allows guests to feel a “perpetual calm,” as if flying on a magic carpet.
The unique location of Riosol Hotel inspired both the need for, and the design of, a pair of inclined lifts with bright yellow, round cabs that can carry guests through the resort’s six levels. These lifts are adapted to the slope of the mountain and offer a dynamic visual experience of the landscape while transporting people in a smooth, enjoyable manner. The structure and the two cabins were carefully designed using stainless steel mesh screens, yellow curved glass and curved lighting systems, all chosen to create an exciting and original experience.
The project consisted of the design, manufacture, installation and commissioning of two inclined elevators that could take riders to the hotel’s different levels. Each cab has a capacity of 20 people (1500 kg). One elevator has five stops, and the other, six, and both provide panoramic views of the town, the beach and the port. The cabs ride on a metal structure inclined at 42°, and an evacuation ladder is mounted at the second and the third stops.
Design and Manufacturing
These inclined elevators are nonstandard, with a very high degree of incline and no conventional pit. The attributes of these elevators were taken into account beginning with the design phase, when the specifc maintenance plan was defned. The elevators’ proximity to the sea and, consequently, exposure to a high-saline environment, as well as their unusual cabin design, necessitated a unique manufacturing process to meet the standards of the project.
This project presented interesting challenges for the assembly team. The structure rests on separate pillars between 3 and 8 m — not on a continuous surface, as would be typical — making it necessary to develop an unconventional assembly plan and tools. The work at height required the use of cranes of great capacity to position each element in place. Coordination with other companies onsite made safety the top factor in mapping out the assembly procedure. Several factors made it necessary for the installation crews to approach the project with extra care:
- The oven-applied paints are difcult to touch up.
- The glass, with its special forms, is difcult to replace.
- Required adjustments in situ to achieve a proper connection between the elevator and the building’s steel structure made the assembly especially laborious.
|♦ Number of inclined elevators: Two|
♦ Capacity: 1500 kg/20 passengers
♦ Nominal speed: 1.25 m/s
♦ Travel: 57.56 m
♦ Vertical rise: 34.59 m
♦ Inclination: 42°, constant and in a straight line
♦ Nominal power: 14.8 kW
♦ Number of stops, boarding platforms: Elevator 1, fve on right side, one on left; Elevator 2, fve on left side
♦ Car design: Panoramic safety glass enclosure with materials suitable for aggressive saline environments; white-coated steel frames; handrails 900 mm above anti-slip rubber foor
♦ Car features: Bidirectional telephony system; LED spotlights; emergency lighting; air-conditioning; overload signaling; alarm button; stainless-steel push buttons placed a maximum of 1,200 mm from the foor; visual position indicator
♦ Cabin dimensions: 2,420 X 1,400 X 2,150 mm
♦ Traction system: Electric lift; 1:1 traction; three phase traction control with frequency and voltage inverter to ensure smooth performance; asynchronous gearless motor; traction sheave with hardened channels
♦ Location of machine room: Top of elevator well, just below the upper landing
♦ Car doors: Automatic center-opening glass doors, 900 X 2,000 mm; mechanisms at the bottom
♦ Landing doors: Automatic center-opening glass doors, 900 X 2,000; mechanisms at the bottom; LCD signaling system and landing panels integrated into landing structure
♦ Suspension: Eight cables X Ø10 mm; Drako 300 T high resistance
♦ Bufers: Energy-accumulation type
Owner: Riversun Touristic
Promoter: Promotora Bayuca SAU
Architecture and cabin design: Ramón López-Neira and Beatriz Ciaurri, Atelier Lopezneiraciaurri Architects Contractor: ANRO
Elevator manufacturer: thyssenkrupp Elevator Manufacturing Spain SL
Assembly and maintenance: thyssenkrupp Elevator SLU
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The novella that was the basis for perhaps the most popular opera of all time, Prosper Mérimée’s Carmen is the swashbuckling story of a nineteenth-century Spanish soldier who deserts his post to pursue the fiery gypsy beauty, Carmen—who is as brave as she is fickle.The opera’s plot, it turns out, is based only on part of the larger adventure that is Carmen. The story opens, for example, with the narrator, a historian like Mérimée, researching the lost site of an ancient Roman battle on the plains of Andalusia, when he meets a notorious bandit, Don José Navarro, on the run from the law. Feeling a certain sympathy for Don José, whose face is “at once noble and fierce,” and a vicarious thrill at this brush with danger, he helps the bandit to escape.When they next meet again, Don José is in jail in Cordova, due to be hanged for his crimes. In his last days, he tells the narrator about a wild gypsy woman he met back in Seville . . .What follows is an iconic and highly entertaining tale of doomed passion full of chases, sword fights, bullfights, smuggling, wild dancing, and more—except no mezzo-sopranos.
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Notre Dame seniors will stage a walkout to protest Vice President Mike Pence’s commencement speech at the Indiana university on Sunday. Students say they are expressing solidarity with LGBTQ, undocumented, low-income, and female students affected by Pence’s policies.
Students plan to stand up when Pence begins speaking and quietly leave the ceremony. Fifty to 100 people could walk out on Sunday, student organizers say. Protesters are using the hashtag #WalkOutND to bring attention to the protest on social media.
“During his time as governor of the state of Indiana and now as a Vice-President, Pence has targeted the civil rights protections of members of LBGT+ community, rejected the Syrian refugee resettlement program, supported an unconstitutional ban of religious minorities, and fought against sanctuary cities,” said the student activist group organizing the protest, We StaND For, in a statement explaining its decision to stage the walkout. “All of these policies have marginalized our vulnerable sisters and brothers for their religion, skin color, or sexual orientation.”
Some media outlets have portrayed students’ decision to protest as an example of progressive young people fearing political disagreement. The Washington Times wrote, “Members of the ‘The Fighting Irish’s’ class of 2017 are frightened by Mr. Pence and have started a ‘#NotMyCommencementSpeaker’ campaign against his May 21 address.”
But Bryan Ricketts, one of the We StaND For student organizers, said “it’s a very legitimate thing for people to be scared” of the vice president.
“Some students are undocumented and some parents are driving to see their kid graduate because they can’t get on a plane,” Ricketts told ThinkProgress.
Ricketts also said the university administration has not resisted their protest. “They know we intend to express our disagreement in a way that is respectful but we also want a commencement that respects us.”
He said the protest would not be comparable to President Barack Obama’s Notre Dame commencement speech in 2009, when a heckler interruptedObama and another protester shouted during his speech.
Ricketts added that alumni have been very supportive of the protest. Over 1,700 alumni signed a letter expressing disappointment in the decision to choose Pence as a commencement speaker.
Local groups will also protest Pence’s speech, but will do so off campus. The state and local organizations involved in these protests include We Go High!, South Bend Equality, and Michiana Alliance for Democracy. South Bend Equality will protest near campus, at Angela Blvd. and Notre Dame Ave.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on all aspects of the oral health care system. Patients, dental providers, educators, and regulators are being asked to rapidly adjust to the COVID-19 crisis with almost no roadmap. Organizations, associations, and government agencies are all working on responses to the problem in their respective areas of expertise yet often with little awareness of concurrent changes in interrelated systems.
- Immediate impacts of closures on the dental delivery system across multiple sectors (private practice, dental service organizations [DSOs], safety net, community-based)
- Strategies being used to reopen and short-term impact on dental providers, their practices, and patients
- Forecasts for changes which may have longer term impacts on care delivery, such as widespread use of telehealth and emphasis on minimally invasive dentistry
- Differential impacts on safety net services, access, and workforce
- Immediate impacts of COVID-19 on public and private enrollment in dental plans
- Impacts on the financing system of dental care in the short term
- Changes to adult Medicaid coverage that are to be expected as state budgets cuts begin to roll out
- Expanded payment and guidelines around telehealth, pathways to initial licensure, and scope of practice restrictions
- Regulation changes to be sustained post-COVID-19
- Dental school and state accommodations to adjust requirements, such as the live patient exam, so as not to interrupt the pipeline for new professionals and to enable clinical practice by graduating students
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8-Channel Thermocouple Simulator
8-Channel, 100 Ω RTD Simulator Board
The DNA-RTD-388, DNR-RTD-388 and DNF-RTD-388 boards are8-channel, RTD simulators designed for use in UEI’s popular Cube, RACKtangle and FLATRACK chassis respectively. The boards are based on actual switched resistors and will precisely duplicate the behavior of the RTDs simulated.
The boards are an ideal solution for simulator / SIL applications where an on-board system device is expecting an RTD as an input. The boards are also an excellent solution for testing and diagnosing errors in a variety of RTD based systems.
The boards are available in two configurations. The DNx-RTD-388 series simulates a 1000 Ω RTD while the standard DNx-RTD-388-100 simulates the 100 Ω RTD. Other resistance values are available on a special order basis.
The DNx-RTD-388 series is part of UEI’s powerful Guardian series and provides powerful diagnostic readback functionality. A/D converters on each channel allows the application to monitor input current. The board also provides simulation of open and short-circuited RTDs.
All connections are made through a convenient 37-pin D connector ensuring OEMs may easily obtain mating cables or connectors. Users may also connect the DNx-RTD-388 series boards to our popular DNA-STP-37 screw terminal panel via the DNA-CBL-37S series cables. The cables are fully shielded and are available in 3, 10 and 20-foot lengths.
The DNx-RTD-388 series includes software drivers supporting all popular operating systems including: Windows, Linux, QNX, VXWorks, and most other popular Real-Time Operating Systems. Windows users may take advantage of the powerful UEIDAQ Framework which provides a simple and complete software interface to all popular windows programming language and data acquisition and control applications (e.g. LabVIEW, MATLAB).
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Study Guide Review
Practice, practice, practice – this is what this Barron’s TOEFL book stands for.
Designed for the most thorough of students, this guide and its set of audio CDs – which can also be bought separately – offers over 1,000 realistic practice exercises and explanations for listening, speaking, structure, reading, and writing.
This test study guide is suitable for both the paper-based and the internet-based versions of the TOEFL. Accordingly, there is one TOEFL PBT practice test and one TOEFL iBT practice test included, both of which contain answers evaluations and can be scored.
Because of the amount of questions and answers, this is a good tool to supplement and boost your studies.
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You can’t put a price on the love a family has for their pet. However, many families don’t have a lot of extra money for emergency medical expenses if their dog is hit by a car, or their cat eats a bag of hair ties.
No one should be faced with the terrible choice of having to give up a pet, or euthanize them, because they don’t have the money for veterinary care.
Below, we’ve put together a list of resources to help you get the care you need for your pet, so they can be healthy, happy, and home with you.
Resources for Low or No Cost Veterinary Care
- RedRover Urgent Care Grants are given for urgent and emergency veterinary care to help fill a financial gap.
- Waggle is a crowdfunding website designed specifically to help people with the cost of veterinary care for their pets.
- Findhelp.org is a database created by Aunt Bertha to find a variety of assistance, including support for veterinary care costs.
- National Frankie’s Friends Fund provides grants for pets who need life saving or specialty veterinary care when their families can’t afford it.
- Friends and Vets Helping Pets provides grants to families who need support covering their pet’s veterinary care costs. They also have a database of veterinarians that they work with directly to help reduce costs.
- Care Credit is a credit card that can cover medical expenses for both people and pets, allowing people to split the cost into payments rather than paying a large amount of money up front.
- Scratchpay provides flexible payment plan options for medical bills to spread out the unexpected cost, rather than paying everything at once.
Local Resources for Low or No Cost Veterinary Care
Austin, Texas – Austin Pets Alive! Positive Alternatives for Shelter Surrender
Austin Pets Alive!, our local shelter has a Facebook group dedicated to people helping each other with their pets. PASS is a page that allows people in central Texas to rehome their own pets or, in some cases, get mutual support through food, medications or even creating fundraisers for a surgery or other medical issue. That way a family can get additional support for their pet so they can keep them, rather than having to surrender them to the shelter.
Kansas City, Missouri – KC Pet Project Pet Care Assistance Program
Human Animal Support Services pilot shelter, KC Pet Project provides financial assistance to families who cannot afford the cost of emergency veterinary care for their pets as part of their Keep ‘Em Together, KC initiative. Applicants for assistance must be residents of Kansas City, Missouri.
Indianapolis, Indiana – Indy Cares Pet Care Assistance
IndyCares, created by Indianapolis Animal Care Services, provides support for people who need help with medical care or supplies for their pet.
San Diego, California – San Diego Humane Society Support Services
San Diego Humane Society is another Human Animal Support Services pilot shelter. They provide financial assistance for emergency or specialty veterinary care when a family can’t afford it.
Washington, DC – Humane Rescue Alliance HOPE Program
Our pilot shelter, Humane Rescue Alliance provides support to people and pets through their Help Out, Partner, and Engage (HOPE) Program. Support includes free spay/neuter surgeries, vaccines, and deworming, as well as supplies.
San Francisco, California – San Francisco SPCA Financial Assistance
San Francisco SPCA offers financial assistance for people who need help covering the cost of their pets’ veterinary care. Applicants for assistance must be located in San Francisco.
Southeastern Pennsylvania – Sam’s Hope
Sam’s Hope provides financial assistance for families located in Southeastern Pennsylvania who need help with the cost of veterinary care for their pets.
Colorado – Harley’s Hope Foundation
Harley’s Hope supports families who need assistance covering treatment costs for pets. Applicants must be Colorado residents.
If you’re a shelter, consider how you can provide low and no-cost veterinary care options for your communities. Take a look at our External Facing Medical Care toolkits to learn how.
Know of another low or no cost veterinary care resource that should be on this list? Let us know so we can update this list and get more people the help they need for their pets.
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Georgia woman who went to hospital twice tests positive for virus
ATLANTA (AP) — A woman who went to a Georgia emergency center with flu-like symptoms late last month has tested positive for COVID-19 by the state health lab, officials said Friday.
The Georgia Department of Public Health said it's still awaiting final confirmation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the Floyd County case.
The woman, 46, went to the emergency care center on Feb. 29, but didn't meet testing criteria for COVID-19 and was released, Floyd Medical Center said in a statement. She returned, with worsening symptoms, on Tuesday. But she still didn't quality for testing.
"Despite the patient, again, not meeting COVID-19 screening criteria, Floyd clinicians made the determination to admit her to the hospital due to her condition," the hospital statement said.
For a time, testing was limited, in part because CDC guidelines said it should be focused on travelers who had been to mainland China or to patients who had been in close contact with infected people. Last week, the CDC changed its criteria, saying it's also appropriate to test a patient if flu and other respiratory illnesses have been ruled out and no source of exposure has been identified.
The patient was isolated, officials said. Though she still didn't meet the criteria for coronavirus testing, her doctor and the district health director for the region pushed for it, the hospital said.
At the "adamant urging" of the two local health officials, the CDC and the state health agency authorized the testing. The initial testing that returned a positive result was completed Thursday, state health officials said.
State officials have requested expedited processing for an official determination from the CDC, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said in a Friday statement.
Officials haven't disclosed where she went or who she might have been in contact with in the three days between her two visits to the emergency room. However, state health officials are now working to identify any people who might have been exposed, the agency said in statement.
Floyd County is about 70 miles (113 kilometers) northwest of Atlanta.
If confirmed, it would be the third case of COVID-19 in Georgia. The state's first case was a 56-year-old Fulton County man who had traveled to Atlanta from Milan, Italy on Feb. 22. He began showing symptoms of the disease a few days later, health officials said earlier this week. The man's teenage son also tested positive for the disease.
The Associated Press receives support for health and science coverage from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute's Department of Science Education. The AP is solely responsible for all content.
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In this Digital era where everybody is surging toward Digital Marketing, particularly towards SEO along these lines, in this article, you become more acquainted with the parts of SEO and I will make a point to cover all pieces of it as profoundly and actually as could really be expected.
Technical SEO is equally importnat as On-page & Off-page.
There are three parts of SEO (On-page, Off-page, and Technical). Lots of people are focused just on the initial 2 sections that put forth them do much more attempts than it really takes. The technical SEO is in a roundabout way connected to rankings and it’s totally heavily influenced by us to utilize this and make a high effect on rankings and rank higher for a more extended span.
At Techusu our group of talented and experienced experts helps businesses to accomplish higher positions in indexed search results lists by concealing all the significant factors in SEO.
On-page SEO: In this part, you need to upgrade the entire site, for example, meta tags, headings, content, blogs, and much more stuff. The most amazing aspect is you have 100% control to deal with your total on-page as compared with off-page . Every one of these components sways your rankings in web indexes some have a high effect, some low, and some have moderate effects however all of these are the vital and veritable cycle of improving your query items and have high CTR (click-through rate). On-page SEO is a one-time measure till you add some new content or data to the site and it’s the initial step to affecting search rankings intensely.
Off-page SEO: Here things are a cycle extraordinary and you need to depend on different locales you can just control the quality of content with backlinks you are sharing on various websites however, you can’t handle the time span and type of backlinks as long as possible and this is the principal reason to make this as a drawn-out totally progressing measure just the power of processes as indicated by time and results. Off-page SEO is a significant supporting component in search rankings as through this you create numerous backlinks on different websites through the different types of content, for example, articles, pictures, recordings, introductions, and so on The backlinks made through this help the website to rank higher with stability.
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So eventually, all these 3 parts are so much significant yet consistently start with on-page then technical, and afterward get going on-page for best outcomes.
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Otherwise known as a courgette the fruit of this summer squash can grow to reach a metre in length. Flowers taste similar to the raw fruit but are sweeter, milder and without the bitterness. Stuff them with soft cheese, deep fry in batter or add to soups, burritos and pasta. Typically it is the male flowers that are picked as only female blossoms go on to fruit.
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|Peer Review Status:||Refereed|
|Title:||Phosphorus in groundwater-an overlooked contributor to eutrophication?|
|Author(s):||Holman, Ian P|
Whelan, Mick J
Howden, Nicholas J K
Bellamy, Pat H
McConvey, Peter J
|Citation:||Holman IP, Whelan MJ, Howden NJK, Bellamy PH, Willby N, Rivas-Casado M & McConvey PJ (2008) Phosphorus in groundwater-an overlooked contributor to eutrophication?. Hydrological Processes, 22 (26), pp. 5121-5127. https://doi.org/10.1002/hyp.7198|
|Abstract:||This paper presents the first international assessment of phosphorus concentrations in groundwater, using data from the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales. Phosphorus is considered to be the main limiting nutrient in most freshwater ecosystems. Controlling phosphorus inputs is thus considered the key to reducing eutrophication and managing ecological quality. Very little attention has been paid to evaluating transfers via groundwater due to the long-held belief that adsorption and metal complex formation retain the majority of potentially mobile phosphorus. In each country, ecologically-important phosphorus thresholds are exceeded in a significant number of groundwater samples. The relative contributions of potential sources for these elevated concentrations are currently unclear but there is evidence to suggest that they are at least partly anthropogenic. The results suggest that groundwater P concentrations are such that they may be a more important contributor to surface water phosphorus than previously thought. Copyright ¸ 2008 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.|
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A car is a rolled car that operates on roadways. The majority of cars have four wheels, seat one to eight individuals, as well as are largely used for transportation. An auto can also be identified according to its objective. Some are purely for leisure, while others are for service. Whatever the purpose, an automobile is a wonderful means to navigate town. If you’re trying to find an interpretation of a vehicle, look no further than this article.
An automobile is a self-propelled lorry that is developed to run on the road. It can be found in several designs as well as features, consisting of retracting roofings, several wheels, and various stopping systems. Some cars are three-wheelers and also some are four-wheeled. Its propulsion is commonly an inner combustion engine, though some cars are powered by heavy steam or electrical motors. Its power varies from under 50 horse power for a tiny vehicle to over 200 horsepower for a large high-end vehicle. Vehicle Data
Vehicle is an American auto publication that is published by TEN, or “The Enthusiast Network.” 10 is an independent media team whose objective is to share knowledge about the world of vehicles with enthusiasts. Established in 1986 by a group of former workers of Auto and Driver, the magazine has broadened its content theme. Its material covers vehicle background, as well as specialized subjects such as motorsports and also motorbikes.
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A vehicle is a wheeled guest car with an electric motor. There are various kinds of vehicles, with various functions as well as power. Some versions have retractable roofs as well as are pushed or drawn by a motor. The majority of cars are powered by an inner combustion engine, yet they can be electrically powered or even run by solar energy. In other words, an auto is a motorized vehicle that utilizes electricity. A mobile cars and truck is a kind of electrical car.
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An automobile is a self-powered vehicle. It can be an auto, a truck, or a motorcycle. Its numerous types and designs include a roof, cooling, as well as three wheels. The automobile is a car with a self-powered electric motor. A mobile is a mobile that is powered by electrical power. The term “auto” was created in the USA. As well as while autos were invented to deliver people, a car can also be electrical.
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Grenfell inquiry delay is cruel but necessary
To avoid the mistakes made after other tragedies, this crucial and complex work can’t be rushed
At first blush, the decision to delay the second phase of hearings in the Grenfell Tower inquiry by at least a year seems preposterous. What on earth could justify that?
Phase one of the inquiry, investigating what happened during the catastrophic fire in June 2017 that took the lives of 72 people, concluded last week. The chairman, Sir Martin Moore-Bick, says hearings in the second phase on why it happened won’t start until the end of next year at the earliest.
Not surprisingly, this has caused consternation among the victims’ families and survivors. Such a long pause can only add to their trauma. They need to know why this terrible tragedy happened and see those responsible brought to account. So the delay is cruel. It
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A recent farmdoc daily article by Chris Hurt discusses the importance of lower soybean meal costs on pork costs. This article documents the impact of lower corn and soybean meal prices on feed cost indices for a farrow-to-finish enterprise and a hog finishing enterprise, and provides projections for both swine enterprises.
It is important to note that the hog finishing enterprise assumes the finishing of an early weaned pig. Rations for both enterprises consist of corn, soybean meal, dry distillers' grain, and supplements. Corn prices represent averages for Indiana as reported by the USDA-NASS. Soybean meal and distillers' grain prices are obtained from Feed Outlook, published monthly by USDA-ERS. Information from Agricultural Prices, a monthly USDA-NASS publication, was used to compute supplement prices. Future prices for corn and soybean meal are used to project feed indices through 2017. Feed cost indices are reported on a closeout month rather than a placement month basis.
Corn and soybean meal prices
Figures 1 and 2 report monthly corn and soybean meal prices from January 2000 to July 2015. A distinction is made for prices before and after 2007. The period starting in 2007 is often thought to be a new price regime. Corn price averaged $2.18 per bushel from 2000 to 2006, and $4.92 per bushel from 2007 to the current month. Soybean meal price averaged $187 per ton from 2000 to 2006, and $367 per ton from 2007 to the current month. Corn price has been below the $4.92 per bushel average since May 2014. In contrast, soybean meal price, except for a few months this year, has been above the $367 per ton average.
Figure 3 presents monthly farrow-to-finish feed cost indices from January 2000 to August 2015. The latest full year of indices, 2014, has an index of 100 so all indices outside of this year are expressed in relative terms. As with corn and soybean meal prices, a distinction is made for feed cost indices before and after 2007. The average index from 2000 to 2006 was approximately 45 while the average index since the beginning of 2007 was approximately 95. The index for August 2015 was 83 so current feed costs are 17% below the average for 2014.
Annual farrow-to-finish feed cost indices are presented in Figure 4. The projections for 2015, 2016 and 2017 (red bars) used corn and soybean meal futures prices in mid-September. The projected feed cost indices for 2015, 2016 and 2017 are 84, 82 and 84, respectively.
Hog finishing enterprise
Figure 5 illustrates monthly hog finishing feed cost indices for the January 2000 to August 2015 period. As with the indices for farrow-to-finish production, 2014 has index of 100, and a distinction is made between the before and after 2007 periods. The average index for the 2000 to 2006 period was 46 while the average index for the period beginning in 2007 was 95. The index for August 2015 was 85 so current feed costs are 15% below the average for 2014.
Annual hog finishing feed cost indices are presented in Figure 6. The projections for 2015, 2016 and 2017 (red bars) used futures corn and soybean meal prices in mid-September. The projected feed cost indices for 2015, 2016 and 2017 are 86, 84 and 85.
Regression analysis was used to examine the relationship between hog finishing costs, and corn and soybean meal prices. Results are as follows: each 0.10 increase in corn prices increases feed cost per hundredweight by $0.48, and each $10 increase in soybean meal prices increases feed cost per hundredweight by $0.32. Feed cost per hundredweight in August 2015 was $32.85.
This article discussed recent trends in feed costs for hog finishing and farrow-to-finish production. Feed costs have dropped dramatically since the first quarter of 2014. Feed costs are expected to remain at current levels through the end of 2015 and into 2016. Additional information pertaining to feed cost indices for other livestock enterprises can found on the website for the Center for Commercial Agriculture.
The full article was original published on farmdoc daily.
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At-Home Sensory Play Activities
You might be surprised how much you can do with very little at home. Have you ever felt disappointed when your child gravitates toward the simple $1 toy and ignores the special, pricier educational toy? Are there ways to fulfill our child’s needs for sensory stimulation with what we have? Definitely! Let’s have a look at how.
At-Home Sensory Play Activities
Create a sensory profile for your child
The first step is to observe what your child likes, craves, and requires from a sensory point of view. Look at their body movements and what they do with their hands, arms, legs, and even toes. If they seem like they are giving themselves hugs or deep pressure, they are seeking sensory input. If they are trying to escape textures or tickles, they are avoiding sensory input. Once you have a general idea if your child is seeking or avoiding sensory input, you can test out some sensory input. This will give you an idea if your child is seeking or avoiding deep or light sensory input.
Deep pressure sensory input
If your child craves more substantial sensory input, you can include the following for them:
- Bear hugs. They can ask for these when they need them.
- Bedtime massages. Receiving a massage from you can be a calming activity for your child before bed and a special bonding time for you both. Many tips for infant and child massage can be found online.
- Rolling a ball. If you have a small stress ball or tennis ball, you can show your child how to roll this over their legs and arms to provide them with the sensory input they might require.
Light pressure sensory input
If your child enjoys lighter touch, you can always include some of these activities:
- Tickle time. Creating a tickle game could help your child receive the soft touch they enjoy.
- Feathers. If you show your child how to use a feather to provide them the input they need, they will be able to self-regulate by doing this independently.
- Water play. If your child enjoys water, it could be good to include water play as a weekly or daily activity. The feeling of water and pouring might be a soothing type of light stimulation for your child.
- Blowing bubbles. The act of blowing bubbles might be great for your child if they require light sensory stimulation
Sensory stimulation for ALL children
Even if your child tends to avoid sensory input, it could be good for them to have a “sensory tent” or “sensory corner.” You can create a tent with a sheet or blanket draped over two chairs or a table Ask them what they would like in their special sensory tent and what they feel would be calming. Items should be safe to use independently, such as pillows, soft toys, stress balls, squishy items, etc. When the tent is set up, you can suggest that they go there whenever they feel a bit overwhelmed.
Sensory play can also include fruits and vegetables. Many children are sensory sensitive to textures and play with food, and creating structures or characters with fruits and vegetables could decrease this sensitivity. According to Coulthard (2017), if a child is exposed to play with fruits and vegetables, they are more likely to taste these in various settings.
It is a win-win-win situation—you are playing with your child, they are receiving attention and sensory input, and they may eat more fruits and vegetables!
Coulthard, H., & Sealy, A. (2017). Play with your food! Sensory play is associated with tasting fruits and vegetables in preschool children. Appetite, 113, 84–90. doi 10.1016/j.appet.2017.02.003
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When my husband Elliot and I had our first child, we had no reason to expect her to be anything other than perfect, but she was only a week old when I suspected something was wrong. She didn’t startle to loud sounds, and so I began to test her, banging pots and pans behind her back. Elliot was a surgical resident, and so he pulled out his medical school textbooks and read that newborns don’t react to sound as we do, which gave us hope. At her first visit to the pediatrician when she was three weeks old, I voiced my concerns, and I still remember so clearly his words, I was “an overly anxious new mother who doesn’t understand how newborns react to sound.” At her two-month visit, I again voiced my concerns, and he also noticed that her head control was poor and referred us to a pediatric neurologist, who, in turn, referred her for a hearing test.
On July 15, 1987, one of two dates I would come to remember, the audiologist told us the hearing test would take a half hour. Elliot and I sat in the waiting room for two-and-a-half hours, knowing as more time passed that we were not going to get good news. When the audiologist called us back, she told us that our suspicions were correct, that our daughter had a severe-to-profound hearing loss, words that we didn’t completely understand at the time but soon realized meant that she was almost totally deaf.
In 1991, our second child, a son, was born. He was only five days old when we learned that he had normal hearing. A neurologist had told us our daughter’s deafness was likely due to a virus I’d had when I was pregnant, and we went with that theory. In 1995, though, our third child, another daughter, was born, and she wasn’t even 24 hours old when we learned that she, too, was profoundly deaf.
We opted to have both girls receive cochlear implants and learn to hear and speak, using the most auditory of approaches, the Auditory-Verbal Approach, a decision that would later prove fortuitous. Both girls attended mainstream schools and thrived. In 2006, when our older daughter graduated from high school, there were nine of us in a row, Elliot and me, our other two children, both sets of grandparents, and the girls’ Auditory-Verbal therapist, who, after ten years total of working with both girls, had become an adopted member of our family. We all cheered as our daughter won one of her school’s academic achievement awards, and I remember telling Elliot that we had done it, that we had climbed that hill and could now enjoy the view.
Unfortunately, two months later, that view turned out to be a mountain. During a routine annual eye exam on August 8, 2006, the second date I will always remember, our girls were diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa (RP). I felt as if I’d been punched in the stomach. I knew about Usher Syndrome. I had always feared it, but it is usually diagnosed by the time a child is ten, and so I thought we had escaped it. Usher Syndrome type 1, the most severe type, includes profound deafness at birth accompanied by vestibular issues, which explained my girls’ poor head control as infants and late gross motor milestones that they both also had. It’s often referred to as a “double whammy,” because, just when the child’s hearing has been addressed, the family is hit with the diagnosis of RP, which meant that our daughters would also lose their vision.
When we received the deafness diagnosis, our girls were oblivious babies, but the Usher diagnosis was different. In particular, our older daughter was 19. She was a gifted artist who was a few weeks from starting art college. She fell to pieces, and watching her was one of the most painful experiences of my life. She spent two days in bed, refusing to get out or eat. Finally, with the help of a friend, she came to the dinner table and, exhibiting what we had come to know as her strengths, persistence and determination, told us that she had never let her disability stop her before and wasn’t going to then.
As we had done with the deafness diagnosis, we cried for 24 hours, but we are the type of people who have to do something. Elliot attended the first ever Usher Syndrome research symposium that fall. It was at that research symposium that he met the retinal specialist who had the girls’ blood samples for genetic testing. Usually, it took a year or more to clear the backlog and get results. However, because he had met Elliot and because he knew we were both Ashkenazi Jews, when we returned to his lab, he pulled our samples and tested them for only one mutation, Usher Syndrome type 1F, which we have come to learn is the leading cause of inherited deaf-blindness among those who are Jewish. Approximately 2% of all Ashkenazi Jews carry the mutation.
I became involved with the Usher Syndrome Coalition, which provides support to those with all variants of this disorder. Through attending conferences, I came to understand that, while there was much research for a cure for the vision loss of other types of Usher Syndrome and even a clinical trial for one, there was nothing for Usher 1F. In 2013, Elliot and I decided that we could not wait for someone else to do something, and so we founded Usher 1F Collaborative, a 501c3 nonprofit foundation to fund research for a cure for the vision loss of Usher 1F. When we began, we knew two other affected families. Fast forward almost five years later, and several other affected families have joined us in our quest for a cure. We have funded over $1.2 million in research and have six research labs working on a cure. Our researchers have developed two animal models and have begun development of gene replacement therapy and also testing of drug therapies.
Our daughters are now adults. After spending two years in the Peace Corps in Africa, our oldest landed her dream job in global health development and will marry the love of her life, a fellow Peace Corps volunteer, next month. They love to travel and see the world. Our younger daughter is in her senior year of college next month as a sociology major. She has become a fervent advocate for Usher Syndrome, working both to increase awareness and to raise funds for a cure.
Both girls are already experiencing the effects of retinitis pigmentosa, poor night vision and loss of peripheral vision. We know we are in a race against time. While we are optimistic that a cure for Usher 1F will happen during their lifetime, we need it before their lives are further impacted. We want a cure while they still have enough vision to halt the progression, which will be easier than restoring vision already lost. We want them to be able to continue to pursue all of their dreams and to lead fully independent lives. Cochlear implants and Auditory-Verbal therapy enabled them to far exceed our expectations for their hearing. If I only knew that they would always see as well as they hear, I would rest more easily at night. Until then, Usher 1F Collaborative has become my full-time job. I will not rest until my girls’ vision is saved.
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[Chimera-users] map sigma
meng at cgl.ucsf.edu
Fri Mar 6 09:17:07 PST 2020
Sigma generally means standard deviation, so we provide the rmslevel and sdlevel depending on whether the baseline is zero or the mean.
Normally contour levels are used to show all values greater than that level, so one would expect smaller volumes enclosed by contour levels at greater standard deviations. It doesn't really make sense to me the other way, otherwise the surface would enclose regions with essentially no data, zero density.
Maybe some of the EM experts and crystallographers on this list can say something about the official definition of sigma. The map expansion at greater sigma in the figure you referenced sounds backwards to me. I didn't see much from "googling" but what I did found agrees with my intuition.
I hope this helps,
Elaine C. Meng, Ph.D.
UCSF Chimera(X) team
Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry
University of California, San Francisco
> On Mar 5, 2020, at 10:44 PM, Dieter Blaas <dieter.blaas at meduniwien.ac.at> wrote:
> Dear Elaine,
> Thank you again! Unfortunately the meaning of 'sigma' in this context is still not clear to me [see e.g. Fig. 4 in A. Bennett et al., Structure comparison of the chimeric AAV2.7m8 vector with parental AAV2. J Struct Biol 209, 107433 (2020)]. In this figure they show a density map at sigma=1, sigma=2, and sigma=3, which is reflected in an the expansion of the map, i.e. in a DECREASE of the numerical value of the contour level. However, when I use these same values for sdLevel (i.e. vol #0 sdLevel 1, vol #0 sdLevel 2, and vol #0 sdLevel 3) I see the contrary i.e. the map is shrinking (i.e. an INCREASE of the contour level values of 0.00165, 0.0033, 0.00496, respectively). So, what do I misunderstand? How are 'sdLevel' and 'rmsLevel' correlated with 'sigma'?
> bw Dieter
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Police issue warning over Covid vaccine scam in Northern Ireland
Don't get caught out.
The PSNI has issued a warning informing people of a phishing scam related to the Covid-19 vaccination programme in Northern Ireland.
The text that people are sent reads "we have identified that you are eligible to apply for your vaccine" and links to a site that looks like an NHS page, which then asks for bank details.
A spokesperson for the PSNI said: "If you receive a text or email that asks you to click on a link or for you to provide information, such as your name, credit card or bank details, it’s a likely to be a scam.
"Scams can come in many forms and this one is just the latest attempt by fraudsters to exploit the pandemic for financial gain."
A phishing scam is the name given to the fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information or data, such as usernames, passwords and credit card details, by disguising oneself as a trustworthy or genuine entity in an electronic communication.
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Josef Stern addresses the question: Given the received conception of the form and goals of semantic theory, does metaphorical interpretation, in whole or part, fall within its scope?
The many philosophers, linguists, and cognitive scientists writing on metaphor over the past two decades have generally taken for granted that metaphor lies outside, if not in opposition to, received conceptions of semantics and grammar. Assuming that metaphor cannot be explained by or within semantics, they claim that metaphor has little, if anything, to teach us about semantic theory. In this book Josef Stern challenges these assumptions. He is concerned primarily with the question: Given the received conception of the form and goals of semantic theory, does metaphorical interpretation, in whole or part, fall within its scope? Specifically, he asks, what (if anything) does a speaker-hearer know as part of her semantic competence when she knows the interpretation of a metaphor?
According to Stern, the answer to these questions lies in the systematic context-dependence of metaphorical interpretation. Drawing on a deep analogy between demonstratives, indexicals, and metaphors, Stern develops a formal theory of metaphorical meaning that underlies a speaker's ability to interpret a metaphor. With his semantics, he also addresses a variety of philosophical and linguistic issues raised by metaphor. These include the interpretive structure of complex extended metaphors, the cognitive significance of metaphors and their literal paraphrasability, the pictorial character of metaphors, the role of similarity and exemplification in metaphorical interpretation, metaphor-networks, dead metaphors, the relation of metaphors to other figures, and the dependence of metaphors on literal meanings. Unlike most metaphor theorists, however, who take these problems to be sui generis to metaphor, Stern subsumes them under the same rubric as other semantic facts that hold for nonmetaphorical language.
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In today's changing economy, the definition of smart investment choices is changing. According to one recent news story, the expected annual yields for investors in the stock market is significantly lower than it has been over the last century. Rather than returns close to 10 percent, investors can expect closer to an average of five percent yields in the foreseeable future.
As a result, investors need to rethink their investments if they want to build a more secure financial future. One investment expert recommends a portfolio that includes real estate investments such as real estate investment trusts. Some REITs can be more volatile than others, which can result in lower yields but also in much higher yields. REITs also come with other disadvantages that are often lost on investors such as the inability to direct what the REIT will invest in and the lack of REITs that invest in single family homes. Added to the fact that investors in REITs only own a piece of paper and not a physical property, REITs add up to one way to invest in real estate that does not make sense for many of today's real estate investors.
According to John Gerard Lewis, "Yes, REITs have been throwing off double-digit total returns over the past few years, but that doesn't mean they always will. An investor will have to review and perhaps update any investment portfolio from time to time. This theoretical portfolio is no different." Taking John's statement and reflecting on the disadvantages of investing in a REIT instead of deeded, single family real estate, I would say a REIT could be more trouble than the return is worth considering the advantages of single family real estate.
Owning Single-Family Homes as Rental Property
As you consider your investment options, one reliable real estate investment is one in rental property. Some investors are intimidated by this idea, but you don't need to be a handyman or an expert in marketing to be successful. Just find a reliable real estate investment firm to help you purchase, remodel, and manage your property or properties. With a good firm, you can relax and reap the benefits of your investment while someone else takes care of the details. Single family properties is a growing trend among investors and continues to grow as a profitable piece of many investors portfolios. Some of the main advantages of purchasing single-family homes for your portfolio are the fact that you have deed to the property, not a piece of paper showing you own a share of a property. The other main advantages are the depreciation factor and the opportunity to have a paying tenant make your payment each month. this reduces your principal and allows you to capture cash flow and tax advantages. Neither of which come with a REIT.
A real estate investment firm can even allow you to invest in properties in a city other than your own. When you do buy investment properties in another city, choose an area with low housing prices and high demand for quality rental housing, along with a strong job base. Two such cities are Memphis, Tennessee, the home of Fed Ex, International Paper, and many other companies and Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas, home to $19 privately held Billion dollar companies as well as 25 Fortune 500 world headquarters and one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S.
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A Walk through the Heavens is a guide to the pathways of the sky. It contains unique, simplified maps of the constellations and instructions on how to measure their sizes and the separations between them. Using this information you can find the constellations very easily and take a mind’s eye journey from one constellation to its neighbors. The ancient myths and legends surrounding the constellations are retold, enriching our understanding of how historical peoples saw the awe-inspiring spectacle of a sky sprinkled with stars. Magically illustrated by Wil Tirion, this book does not assume that the reader has binoculars, and is ideal to inspire the young astronomer just starting out on a journey across the starlit skies.
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Five Ways to Design Your Faithful Humanitarian Life
Vocation, and really all of life is a process and not just an end point. Kent Annan and Jamie Goodwin discuss five mindsets to frame the day to day as we seek to love our neighbors.
Kent Annan and Jamie Goodwin
We’re reading Designing Your Life in a new course we created with our students called Vocation and Professional Development. The class aims to support our master’s students both with discerning next steps in their vocations and with practical matters like resume writing and interview prep.
While discussing the book, we mentioned that understood theologically, the authors’ five “mindsets” can fit well with Christian discipleship. The authors based the book on a popular class they taught at Stanford University. The book isn’t religious, but they create space for people to prioritize faith. A student asked us to further explain the ideas. So here are the five Design Your Life “mindsets” accompanied by our thoughts on how they tie into Christian discipleship, specifically in humanitarian and disaster work.
We’re also sure we’ll keep deepening, correcting, and expanding these as we learn with and from our current and future students.
First: Be Curious.
This points toward “seeking” the kingdom of God. Being curious comes with a commitment to the search, the struggle, the surprise. It requires us to develop a structure of trust that is sturdier than our circumstances. “Seek first the kingdom of God” isn’t a one-time instruction, as though if we seek it, we’ll pretty soon find it, and after that everything will be easy divine-lottery-ticket-and-life-plan-in-hand peasy. That Jesus poetically and elliptically pointed toward what the kingdom is and didn’t give an exhaustive point by point definition, hints that curiosity is essential to a life of love. Theologian Anselm of Canterbury (11th century) had as a motto “faith seeking understanding.” Likewise, vocation is a sometimes anxious and hopefully also often beautiful opportunity for you to be curious to discover how you will work and contribute your gifts in the world.
Second: Try Stuff.
We’re active as followers of Jesus, on the move and trying things along the way. Life, discipleship, research, writing—none of this is passive. We encourage volunteering, having conversations with a wide variety of professionals, networking, as well as doing lots of projects with different topics and a variety of approaches. Encourage isn’t the right word. We require. Why? Because trying many things as you learn is part of, as Buechner says in his well-known definition of vocation, “The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world's deep hunger meet.” Trying stuff is part of discovering both the hunger you want to serve and where and how you find gladness responding to it.
Third: Reframe Problems.
I need the renewing of my mind by the Holy Spirit, prayer, and Scripture. I need help to see problems, my own and others, in the most helpful and faithful way. I need friends, exercise, and sleep. I also need to learn new ways of seeing: through lectures, books, discussions, and research. This is true for whatever problems we’re trying to solve in the world as well as the problems of my vocation: How do I get a job that requires experience when I need a job to get experience? Will the current responsibilities of my work and family life keep me from studying and working in this field, or are these actually strengths that can bridge into what I want to do next? If you can’t find a solution to a problem, you may need to reframe the problem and take a different approach.
Fourth: Know It’s a Process.
The discipleship of our lives, as Paul says, is an ongoing race. I used to think the goal was to get to an endpoint: an accomplishment, the right job, a book published, a degree, whatever it is. These kinds of things can be important milestones, moments to be grateful and encouraged. But vocation is a process—the work of continuing to discover and tweak and adjust. It’s not about the position, but about the process—like life and discipleship, day by day seeking, making breakthroughs, making mistakes, continuing to learn. In my book Slow Kingdom Coming, one of the practices I encourage is Truthing, to continue to sharpen our understanding and to pair that with experiences on the ground. Your race is an ongoing commitment, a process, not a one-time thing.
Fifth: Ask for Help.
You don’t have to do this alone. Rather, we can do our work and be in learning communities together. We’re doing it with sisters and brothers in Christ in church, both across the street and around the world. We’re doing it with authors long dead who gifted us with their words. We’re doing it by listening to voices who have been and too often still are marginalized. We can do it in person and online. Not to say there aren’t lonely times. Of course there are, and there can be hard times of being isolated, overwhelmed, or unable to quite find the right fit. So it’s good to be reminded to ask for help. An asking-for-help spirit can help us to cultivate humility, confidence (you’re worth being helped), wisdom, and connection. Help also leads us to find solutions.
Next Steps in Designing
We offer our particular take on these five mindsets, with hope that it’s helpful with your life, your work, your following Christ, and your seeking (as we say here on The Better Samaritan) to do good better. If you’re interested in learning more about these mindsets, check out the Designing Your Life book and workbook. If you’re interested in growing in your ability to serve others well in humanitarian and/or disaster work, we’d love to walk through these ideas (and many others!) with you either online or on campus in our M.A. in Humanitarian and Disaster Leadership.
How amazing that we can be curious, try stuff, reframe problems, knowing it’s a process, and asking for help along the way—all in the context of God’s love and grace as we seek to love our neighbors.
The Better Samaritan blog is produced by the Humanitarian Disaster Institute at Wheaton College, which offers a M.A. in Humanitarian & Disaster Leadership and a Trauma Certificate. To learn more and apply, visit our website.
Kent Annan is director of Humanitarian and Disaster Leadership at Wheaton College, where he leads an M.A. program as part of the Humanitarian Disaster Institute. Kent has authored You Welcomed Me (2018), Slow Kingdom Coming (2016), After Shock (2011), and Following Jesus through the Eye of the Needle (2009).
Jamie Goodwin, Assistant Professor of Humanitarian and Disaster Leadership at the Humanitarian Disaster Institute, is earning a Doctor of Philosophy Philanthropic Studies from the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. Her research focuses on international philanthropy and civil society, with a focus on faith-based organizations and immigrant groups.
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The increasing share of variable renewable energy sources and the 2020 and 2030 targets for the reduction of greenhouse gas emission in the EU are calling for important changes in our energy system: more flexibility, more active involvement of all stakeholders and more collaboration. If no actions are taken, the power system will face several risks such as, poor quality of the electricity supply, congestion, lack of stability, excessive levels or curtailments, impossibility to cope with electro mobility demand, etc. The challenge is therefore to create and deploy common tools for planning, integration and operation across the energy system and its actors.Scope:
Proposals must target the development of technologies, tools and systems in one or several of the following areas:
Proposals will demonstrate a good knowledge and compatibility with current regulations, available or emerging standards and interoperability issues applying to their technologies, in particular in connection to ongoing work in the Smart Grid Task Force and its Experts Groups in the field of Standardization (e.g. CEN-CLC-ETSI M/490), regulatory environment for privacy, data protection[[Commission Recommendation of 10 October 2014 on the Data Protection Impact Assessment Template for Smart Grid and Smart Metering Systems (2014/724/EU)]], cyber security, smart grid deployment, infrastructure and industrial policy (http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/markets-and-consumers/smart-grids-and-meters/smart-grids-task-force).
The Commission considers that proposals requesting a contribution from the EU between EUR 2 and 4 million would allow this specific challenge to be addressed appropriately and between EUR 0.5 and 1 million for proposals addressing area 5 only. Nonetheless, this does not preclude submission and selection of proposals requesting other amounts.
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Induksi Ketahanan terhadap Penyakit Hawar Daun Bakteri pada Tanaman Padi di Lapangan Menggunakan Rizobakteri Indigenos
Keywords:Bacterial leaf blight, induce resistance, rhizobacteria, paddy
Induced resistance to bacterial leaf blight disease in rice field by indigenous rhizobacteria. Bacterial leaf blight is the most important disease on paddy at Southeast Sulawesi. Utilization of biological agents that induce plant resistance is an alternative tool to control bacterial leaf blight disease on paddy. The aim of the experiment was obtain rhizobacteria that were able to stimulate the growth of paddy plants as well induce plant resistance towards bacterial leaf blight in the field. All experiment units were arranged with a factorial design in a randomized complete block design. The first factor was the rhizobacteria isolates, consisting 4 treatments, i.e: without rhizobacteria (R0), isolate P11a (R1), isolate PKLK5 (IR2), and mixture P11a and PKLK5 (R3), the second factor is paddy varieties, (V1): IR64 variety, (V2): Cisantana variety. The pathogen was inoculated on leaf when 45 day after crop. Weekly observation of disease severity, vegetative plant growth (leaf and stem numbers), and yield were conducted. The results showed that the 10 isolates of rhizobacteria tested were able to induce plant resistance toward bacterial leaf blight, stimulated vegetative growth as well as increased yield of paddy plant. Rhizobacteria application could increase the resistance of paddy toward Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae. The application rhizobacteria could increase the vegetative plant growth, application mixture P11a and PKLK5 isolates showed higher resistance than single application in terms of plant growth and yield, both IR64 and Cisantana varietes
How to Cite
Khaeruni, A.; Rahim, A.; ., S.; ., A. Induksi Ketahanan Terhadap Penyakit Hawar Daun Bakteri Pada Tanaman Padi Di Lapangan Menggunakan Rizobakteri Indigenos. J Trop Plant Pests Dis 2014, 14, 57-63.
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Faze Apex's height is unknown. He is 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs around 68 kg. He has dark brown eyes and black hair. Gemini is his astrological sign.
He was introduced in the Season 6 premiere "Project Apollo". It is known that he lives in Los Angeles. It is also known that he is an elite gamer who plays Fortnite daily to improve his gameplay.
In the episode, it is revealed that he has been invited to join the 100th Anniversary Cup Tournament held by Epic Games. The winner will get $100,000.
He accepts the challenge and joins other top players such as Ninja and Tavion at the event being held in Atlanta. However, during the tournament, it is discovered that someone is tampering with the game to help Faze Apex win. As a result, he is removed from the tournament and disqualified. After the incident, he leaves the LA club scene and moves back home to be with his family.
FaZe Clutch is one of the most successful Fortnite teams. They first came into existence in the Season 6 Premiere "Project Apollo". They consist of Faze Apex, FaZe Taco, FaZe Ceejay, and FaZe Killa.
Fauns also enjoy wine, whiskey, and, when they can get their hooves on it, root beer. A faun stands roughly five feet tall on average. They had a leader known as Pan, the God of the Wild, who was also worshiped by the Greeks. He is described as a hairy, naked man with horns that grew back and forth like a deer's. He is believed to have created music, which may be why musicians are often depicted as fauns.
The size of animals such as fauns depends on so many factors such as climate, food availability, and more. With modern science now involved as well, researchers have started to study how genetics and evolution impact animal height. It has been found that males tend to be taller than females for most species because they need to be able to fight off other males in order to reproduce. Also, taller animals tend to live longer since they can eat more and obtain more nutrients from their food. Finally, scientists believe that our ancestors used to be much shorter themselves and that this natural selection process caused them to grow taller over time.
There are several theories about what god(s) might look like. Some say that they are based on humans while others say that they are not. No matter what shape or form they take, it is agreed upon by all scholars that the gods created the world and all its creatures including fauns.
1.84 m tall Height/Alberto Frezza was an Italian engineer and physicist who developed the first working nuclear reactor in Italy. He also played a role in developing atomic energy for Italy.
He was born on April 20, 1909 in Rome, Italy and died on August 4, 1989 in Rome, Italy.
His height was 1.84 m (6 ft 3 in).
He is 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs roughly 78 kg. His reach is 7 feet 3 inches.
Souleye was born on January 4th, 1982 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. He has two siblings who are also musicians; a brother named Jules and a sister named Zizi. They lived in a small house without electricity or running water when he was growing up.
His parents were both singers; his father played guitar and his mother sang. When Souleye was only eight years old, he started taking piano lessons from a local teacher. At the age of 10, he moved to New York City to live with his family because they wanted him to get better training as a musician. Here, he learned from some of the best teachers in the world including Vinnie Colaiuta, Paul Stanley, and Mike Stern.
After moving to New York, Souleye became one of the leading drummers of his generation. He worked hard to develop himself as a musician and received many awards for his work. In 2004, at the age of 20, he returned to Haiti to take care of some business and then decided to stay and start his own band.
1.8 meters Height/Ali Fazal born on 4 January 1986 in Lahore, Pakistan.
He plays cricket for Punjab and Pakistan. He is one of the most successful batsmen in both forms of the game. In Test cricket, he is considered as one of the best limited-overs players in the world. In ODI cricket, he is regarded as one of the greatest openers in history.
He has also been praised for his ability with the ball, having taken 5 wickets in an innings on several occasions. His bowling action is smooth and his control excellent. He often uses his feet to good effect too.
He began his career at a time when there were few professional players in Pakistan and thus had to work hard to achieve success. After some initial difficulties, he started performing well and was soon chosen to represent his country. Today, he is considered one of the biggest stars in Pakistani cinema and television.
He has won numerous awards including two National Film Awards and three Lux Style Awards. Additionally, he has been named among the 100 Most Powerful People in Business by Forbes.
1.64 m Abra/Height Raymond "ABRA" Abracosa is 5 foot 5in (164 cm) tall, whereas I am 5 ft 10in (177 cm). I am taller than he is. We'd have to remove Raymond "ABRA" Abracosa's height from mine to figure out how much taller I am.
His height was originally 4 feet 11 inches (145 cm), but it was changed after he became a RA. Before changing his height, he was already very tall for his age; at 16 years old, he was already 1.9 m (6' 3") tall. He has been ranked number one in the list of highest-paid volleyball players by Forbes.
Abra was born on January 4th, 1984, in Los Angeles, California. He has an older brother named Ray Jr whom he often plays pranks on. His mother's name is Rose and his father's name is Raymond "Ray" Abracosa. He has Korean ancestry on his father's side. When he was young, his parents moved from California to Washington because his father wanted to become more involved in volleyball. After playing on a club team in Seattle for several years, they moved back to Southern California so that Abra could attend American University, where he played varsity volleyball for four years.
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Cross-posted from the Marketplace K-12 blog
Districts face big decisions—with potentially enormous financial consequences—when it comes to buying computing devices.
The Learning Accelerator is trying to give them more power to comparison-shop.
Daniel Owens, a partner at the nonprofit technology organization, has been working for a year and a half with a group of school districts around the country to develop an online portal, informally called the “pricing database,” that would allow them to share information on the costs they’re paying for education technology—primarily desktop computers, laptops, and tablets.
That work resulted in the creation of a prototype site (check out a screenshot, above) that has allowed the districts access to that information. Now, the Learning Accelerator is trying to solicit outside help from a foundation or business to support the creation of a fully operational site capable of housing a much bigger pool of data on ed-tech buys from districts around the country.
Today, most districts are buying ed-tech devices in something of an information vacuum, Owens argues—trying to do their homework and make responsible purchases, yet without much certainty about whether they’re getting a fair deal, or overpaying.
The primary goal of the portal is to give K-12 officials information on what their peers in other districts are paying for ed-tech, the Learning Accelerator official said. The site is potentially also meant to allow them to join together to make purchases, to the extent their policies allow them to do that.
The impetus behind the project came when Owens began working with a small group of districts that agreed to give him pricing information on what they paid for recent ed-tech purchases. In numerous instances, districts were buying the same devices at very different prices, which could not be explained by differences in geography, time of purchase, size of the district, and other factors.
That initial research led him to work with a broader group of 25-30 districts who have fed the prototype site with information and collected data from it. The information districts give is stored anonymously.
Ideally, the portal will give districts “some pretty powerful information,” Owens said, using “some pretty simple analytical tools.”
The Learning Accelerator is heavily involved in the world of K-12 ed-tech. The Silicon Valley-based organization’s mission is to promote blended learning, but its efforts are broader than that. For instance, it is currently helping to fund and organize a major effort by 12 states and philanthropies to develop and promote “open educational resources;” free, open license materials meant to act as alternatives to commercially developed products.
The process of collecting information about districts’ recent purchases of desktops, laptops, and tablets isn’t always simple. For one thing, districts don’t gather and report data on pricing and purchasing in a standardized way, Owens notes.
The prototype site for the portal allows anonymous users to sort through that data and isolate specific device features, and collect information from similarly sized districts. Eventually, the site could expand beyond price comparisons of devices to other forms of ed-tech, Owens said. But for now he sees the device comparisons as the best way to test the concept.
Owens is still weighing how to make the full-fledged portal financially sustainable. One option he’s considering is charging users some kind of a fee, based on how they’re using the online database.
Efforts to promote information sharing across school districts, to help them make smarter purchasing decisions, are in one sense not new. The Council of the Great City Schools, for instance, has put forward metrics to encourage school systems to make financially shrewd decisions in areas such as information technology, finance, transportation, and human resources.
One has to imagine that ed-tech vendors wouldn’t be fond of a portal that compels them to justify why they’re selling laptops at one price in District A and another price in District B.
But Owens believes some vendors could embrace the tool, and use it to spot trends in purchasing and crunch data in way that makes them more knowledgeable about the market. He says he doesn’t anticipate a legal fight from vendors who don’t want pricing information released. That contract information is public, he points out—and above all, it’s important, given that it cumulatively amounts to many millions of dollars nationwide, per year.
“We think purchasing should be a two-way street,” he said.
Money that’s being wasted on districts overpaying for ed-tech, he said, is ultimately “money that could be spent on curriculum resources, professional development, and other things that really could [boost] learning outcomes.”
Image: A screenshot of the pricing portal shows the representation of the pricing distribution for a device. It is broken into quartiles, with 25 percent of districts paying the lowest price, 25 percent paying a below average price, 25 percent paying an above average price, and 25 percent paying the highest prices. It is meant to give districts a benchmark to understand how the price they paid measures compares to those paid by peer districts. Courtesy of the Learning Accelerator.
- Major Policy Shifts Economic Forces, Shape the Ed-Tech Marketplace
- K-12 District Leaders Evolving Into Smarter Ed-Tech Consumers
- Large Districts Use Benchmarking Report to Save Millions of Dollars
A version of this news article first appeared in the Digital Education blog.
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This pioneering Population Genomics Series deals with the concepts, strategies, and approaches of population genomics and their applications in a wide variety of organisms. Population genomics is a fast emerging discipline of genomics, which has revolutionized the fields of population biology, ecology, evolution, and conservation, agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and human health.
Population genomics is an outcome of these advances, which is a fascinating and fast-growing discipline. Population genomics has revolutionized various disciplines of biology including plant and animal breeding, human health, genetic medicine, and pharmacology by allowing to address novel and long-standing intractable questions with unprecedented power and accuracy. It employs large-scale or genome-wide genetic information and bioinformatics to address various fundamental and applied aspects in biology and related disciplines, and provides a comprehensive genome-wide perspective and new insights that were not possible before.
Population genomics has provided novel conceptual approaches and is tremendously advancing our understanding the roles of evolutionary processes, such as mutation, genetic drift, gene flow, and natural selection, in shaping up genetic variation at individual loci and across the genome and populations, disentangling the locus-specific effects from the genome-wide effects, detecting and localizing the functional genomic elements, improving the assessment of population genetic parameters or processes such as adaptive evolution, effective population size, gene flow, admixture, inbreeding and outbreeding depression, demography, biogeography, and resolving evolutionary histories and phylogenetic relationships of extant species and between living and extinct species. Population genomics research is also providing key insights into the genomic basis of fitness, ecological and climate acclimation and adaptation, speciation, complex ecologically and economically important traits, and disease and insect resistance in plants, animals and/or humans. In fact, population genomics research has enabled the identification of genes and genetic variants causing or associated with many disease conditions in humans, and is facilitating genetic medicine and pharmacology. Furthermore, population genomics is facilitating forensics, delineating conservation genetic units, understanding the genetic impacts of resource management practices, and assisting conservation and sustainable management of plant and animal genetic resources.
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Denver Botanic Gardens Continues to Support the Community
Learn how you can support the Gardens in return
When the world ground to a halt during COVID-19, one place remained a sought-after sanctuary: Denver Botanic Gardens. Comprised of 24 acres and featuring more than 40 different gardens, it offered a safe place for people to socially distance, be outside, and soak up nature, art, and beauty.
Gardens offer respite; the desire to connect with nature is programmed into our DNA. Historically, gardens were essential parts of hospitals, as the positive effects of nature were profoundly evident in patients.
In 2020, Denver Botanic Gardens introduced Evenings of Healing, a free program for frontline workers and first responders, and those who have fought for justice and endured undue hardship. It featured live music and an environment for tranquility and contemplation.
This year, you can participate in a similar, ticketed program through August called Evenings al Fresco, and savor the golden hours at the Gardens with socially distanced performances.
During a time where fear, stress and uncertainty were at the forefront of daily life, the Gardens’ Therapeutic Horticulture Program expanded to offer “Therapeutic Thursdays,” an online series where participants engaged their senses and connected with plants in everyday life. “Mindfulness in Bloom” offered bite-sized guided mindfulness sessions through the Gardens’ YouTube channel.
Onsite programs have returned to the Gardens (such as yoga, kids’ classes, tours and more), but a concentrated effort to offer diverse online programs remains in place—and people from all over the world are tuning in. Explore a new hobby or refresh a familiar one—who knows? Maybe you’ll meet someone from another country when you do.
In 2020, everyone was starting home gardens. Seeds and seedlings were difficult to come by, and grocery store shelves were often empty. The Gardens’ Urban Food Initiatives (UFI) program distributed nearly 10,000 pounds of produce to the community through partners like Food Bank of the Rockies.
Visit Chatfield Farms or Le Potager Garden at York Street in person to see just a couple of the places this food comes from, and consider joining the Chatfield Farms CSA (Community Supporting Agriculture) next winter for weekly shares of farm-fresh produce all summer long.
While there’s hope on the horizon, we’re not fully out of COVID-19 yet. The Gardens continues to support the community, and in return, the community has opportunities to support the Gardens—whether through general admission, attendance at special events, by purchasing a membership, or simply making a donation.
If you’d like to make a larger impact before summer is over, attend the annual summer soiree, the Fête des Fleurs, the annual gala that contributes to the Gardens’ core programs, such as children’s education, public outreach, horticulture, research and conservation.
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Rochester firms fret over medical devices tax
Call it the tax that wouldn’t die.
And the fact that it hasn’t expired could hurt Rochester companies, now and later.
The extent of the injury probably won’t come into focus for a couple of years, as the tax only took effect on Jan. 1, 2013. But it targets the medical industry, and that is a huge part of the Rochester economy.
The tax is the 2.3 percent excise tax paid by manufacturers and producers on non-retail medical devices — defibrillators, EKG machines, diagnostic equipment and many others — that was passed by Congress in 2010 as a way to help pay for the Affordable Care Act. Over 10 years, the new tax is expected to generate $30 billion.
Because they buy so many of these products, hospitals and physician groups could end up paying higher prices charged by companies required to pay the new tax. In fact, as with any tax, there is a ripple effect throughout a community as prices rise to offset the new levy.
“It’s hard to know exactly how this tax will affect us,” University of Rochester spokesperson Teri D’Agostino said. “And it’s by no means certain that any cost like this would be passed on to the patient.”
The fact that the tax could affect the sagging economy in upstate New York, including Rochester, spurred Sen. Chuck Schumer and other Democrats to stand with Republicans earlier this year in support of repeal or modification.
But when the smoke cleared last month and Congress was able to forge a deal on the shutdown and the debt limit, the devices tax survived intact. The argument for it — that device companies would be able to overcome the levy and make money as millions of newly insured Americans come into the system — seemed to have carried the day.
“I think it was more that the tax proved too minor a thing at the time to derail the deal,” said Alex Zapesochny, president of iCardiac Technologies in Brighton. The company provides safety assessments in cardiac care. “But I don’t believe the effort to repeal the tax is dead. It seems the medical devices industry is something of an arbitrary choice for a tax like this.”
The lobbying for repeal hasn’t ceased. MedTec, an association of pharmaceutical, biotech and medical technology companies in upstate New York, has argued strenuously that the tax could hurt the emerging biotech sector in upstate New York, in part because the tax is based on sales, not profit. The tax kicks in with every sale of a device that is not ordinarily available to regular consumers, such as crutches or walkers.
“If they had done that,” Zapesochny said, “the AARP and others would have come out strongly against it.”
Because the devices tax is based on sales, startup companies generally aren’t affected, as most are not yet selling their products. It’s aimed more at manufacturers, those farther along the development stream, than new companies.
“It’s not something that I’ve seen with the companies we deal with,” said Jim Senall, president of High Tech Rochester, a business incubator in Henrietta. But, Senall added, it could touch companies as they grow.
Opponents have focused on the loss of revenue for companies operating on thin margins. Some of the claims — that the tax would cost the private sector millions and force the loss of thousands of jobs — have been challenged.
Factcheck.org did an analysis of the argument that thousands of jobs would be lost when companies headed offshore to avoid the tax and found it to be exaggerated.
Local large medical companies contacted for their reaction to the tax thus far had moderate responses.
Carestream, a Rochester-based health imaging company, said the following through spokesman Robert Salmon: “While a tax such as this clearly increases the cost of doing business for our company, Carestream — and all related Carestream companies — will comply with all tax requirements on applicable transactions.”
John Hart, president and CEO of Lumetrics Inc., a precision measurement company that serves some health-care customers, said he “heard much more last year from companies about the burden of the tax. One company in particular was reducing its force because of it. But I haven’t heard much this year.”
One reality: If the tax goes away, the federal government either must cut benefits under the Affordable Care Act or levy a similar tax on someone else.
Or, as many Republicans urge, repeal the Affordable Care Act altogether.
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A Kind to Teeth Parent Champion is a parent, carer or grandparent with children under 5 who supports other local parents by providing them with advice on suitable drink choices to help protect their little one’s teeth.
Then why not consider becoming a … Kind to Teeth Parent Champion!
Parent Champions will receive a £30 Love2Shop voucher for taking part!
Visit the EventBrite page to find out more and register.
Unfortunately in Blackburn with Darwen, levels of tooth decay in young children are high. The early years are a great opportunity to influence healthy drink choices which can have a positive impact on oral health.
Kind to Teeth Parent Champions will take part in a two-half day training course- hosted at Bangor Street Community Centre, BB1 6NZ on 17th & 18th May OR 24th & 25th May from 10am-7pm. Here you will be provided with lots of support to interact with other parents to help spread the word about healthy drink choices for little ones plus lunch and refreshments!
You can register for your place on Blackburn with Darwen Public Health’s EventBrite page.
Parent Champions will receive a £30 Love2Shop voucher for taking part which are accepted by over 90 different high street and on line brands!
Posted on: 12th May, 2022
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For no other reason than that I happened to catch a documentary about her on the weekend, a brief look at Maya Deren, specifically her fascination with Haitian voodoo.
Deren, who I’ve mentioned briefly before, was a Russian-born dancer and pioneer of experimental film best known for her 1943 release Meshes of the Afternoon, shot in Los Angeles but light years away from Hollywood in spirit.
While her unshakeable commitment to her own singular vision never brought a mass public or the riches that they proffer, Deren didn’t toil in complete obscurity. In 1947, for example, she was awarded a prize for 16mm experimental film at Cannes, and in the same year was awarded a Guggenheim grant, which she used to fund a trip to Haiti.
Deren became fascinated by voodoo, which embodied multiple overlapping interests which she had already explored in film, including dance, ritual and altered states of consciousness. Choreographer Katherine Dunham described her as “possessed by rhythm,” and typical of Deren’s approach was that rather than observing dispassionately from the sidelines, she took part in voodoo ceremonies. Calling ritual possession “the materialisation of divine essences, divine ideas”, during one such ceremony she dedicated herself to the goddess of love or, as she put it, “the goddess of all luxuries which are not essential to survival… the muse of the arts”.
In all Deren made four trips to Haiti between 1947 and 1955, returning each time not only with extensive film footage, but also an important collection of music recordings. In 1953 she published the book Divine Horsemen: The Living Gods of Haiti, still recognised as one of the most important works on voodoo.
For 20 years Deren was a patient of the infamous New York doctor Max Jacobson, whose “vitamin shots” (actually speed) pepped up an A list clientele including Marlene Dietrich, Truman Capote and even JFK. Deren also suffered malnutrition; towards the end, any money which came in went first to feeding her cat Ghede (named after a Haitian god); there was rarely anything left over for herself. Weakened by her privations, she died in 1961 at the age of 44.
During her lifetime Deren never managed to edit the Haiti footage to her satisfaction, and after her death her husband, drummer Teiji Oto, took up the task and the film was finally released in 1985 under the same title as Deren’s book. A glimpse-ette:
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Can we talk in English in Philippines?
The Philippines is recognized globally as one of the largest English-speaking nations with majority of its population having at least some degree of fluency in the language. English has always been one of the official languages of the Philippines and is spoken by more than 14 million Filipinos.
Can you live in Philippines without knowing Tagalog?
Most Filipinos don’t live in Tagalog-speaking lands, and because of that, they have a regional language that they speak. … That’s why the Filipino and Tagalog languages are very similar to each other, and are even dialects of each other as people who speak Filipino can understand Tagalog and vice versa.
Do Filipinos need to be good in English?
English is very important in the Philippines and it is the international language all over the world. At present English is the most useful language in the Philippines. From the education, industries, business, employment, and everyday life of Filipino it is very common to speak English to people.
Do they speak English in Manila?
English is widely spoken in Manila, and far beyond. In fact, it’s one of the Philippines’ two official languages alongside Tagalog (a.k.a. Filipino). … These days, English is almost everybody’s second language but almost nobody’s first. That has made it an ideal lingua franca in areas where very few people speak Tagalog.
Why Philippines can speak English?
Its origins as an English language spoken by a large segment of the Philippine population can be traced to the American introduction of public education, taught in the English medium of instruction. … At the end of Spanish colonization, only 3-5% of the colonial population could speak Spanish.
Is Tagalog difficult to learn?
Tagalog is relatively difficult for English speakers to learn. This is mostly because of major grammatical differences (especially verb-pronoun relationships) and the origins of its vocabulary. However, Tagalog pronunciation and writing are straightforward, and a few grammatical features are refreshingly simple.
How long does it take to learn Tagalog?
According to their research, Tagalog is a Category III language and takes a total of 1100 hours to learn. That means Tagalog is more difficult to learn than French, Italian, or Spanish! Tagalog is a Category III language and takes a total of 1100 hours to master.
Why do Filipinos have bad grammar?
ALTHOUGH most Filipinos are not native English speakers, they have little difficulty in speaking grammatically correct English. Fifty percent of the problems in English grammar are because of changes in the ending of words. This is because Filipino languages do not have words that change their endings.
Why do Filipino students have difficulty speaking in English?
Discrimination as a Problem
Most Filipinos from the age of teens to middle-aged who have not been able to pursue college can speak basic English because they’ve learned it from school for many years since elementary to high school.
What is the rank of Philippines in speaking English?
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Is Philippine English one of the more correct varieties of English?
Philippine English is a legitimate nativized variety of English. While it shares some of the linguistic properties ascribed to other varieties of English, especially those used in Asia, it has features that are unique to it. …
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- Hans Weber
- August 17, 2022
Czech Republic Has Enough Food Reserves to Last One Day in an Emergency
The Czech Republic currently has stored 13 million daily rations of food in warehouses, which would cover consumption for about 1.3 days in the case of an emergency, while an increase in food stocks for 15 days would cost up to CZK 12 billion, Pavel Švagr, chairman of The Administration of State Material Reserves (SSHR).
According to Švagr, the previous government decided to increase food stocks from 3 to 15 days at the end of last year.
“The planned 15 days is not an ambition for next year,” Švagr warned. “Last year, there was an agreement that we should introduce those 15 days in the next 15 years,” he added.
The Ministry of Agriculture has already proposed to increase the SSHR budget by half a billion korunas (€20 million) to enlarge the supplies.
According to the head of the ministry, Zdeněk Nekula, it does not concern just cereal grains, the availability of which has been impacted across the world due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
The government of Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala interrupted the discussion over the request of the agriculture minister last week. After the meeting, Labor Minister Marian Jurečka told reporters that the government would assess the overall status of state reserves.
Afterward, the ministers would discuss the demands for additional items and possible other priorities for the SSHR.
To increase food security, the reserve administration wants to propose by the summer an amendment to the government’s proposed legislation, which would allow for the introduction of a reservation system.
Under current law, all material reserves must be 100 percent state-owned. However, under the new system, SSHR would book the necessary commodity from the supplier, and only in the event of a crisis would it buy it at the usual price in time and place.
According to Švagr, the reservation system would be a supplement to the existing method of obtaining reserves. It could increase the interest of suppliers in participating in tenders that SSHR announces, and the reservation system could be applied not only to food.
The SSHR provides the state with crisis supplies. It has, for example, oil and oil-based products, medical protective equipment, and food in warehouses and storage tanks — this consists mainly of frozen meat, canned goods, butter, milk powder, grain, cheese, sugar, and salt.
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Snowdonia Slate Trail
This long circular walk explores Snowdonia's rich mining history. The area is designated as a World Heritage Site and includes a number of fascinating old quarries and historic mining villages.
It's a beautiful and often remote area with the mountains of Snowdonia making a spectacular backdrop to the striking abandoned quarries.
The walk starts in Bangor and first heads south to Bethesda, passing the Penrhyn quarry which was once the world's largest slate quarry during the 19th century. The site is now home to Zip World where you can enjoy an exhilarating ride on the fastest zip line in the world.
The route then turns south west to Padarn Country Park. Here you'll find the beautiful Llyn Padarn and Llyn Peris with some fine waterside walks and the fascinating National Slate Museum. On the northern side of the lake there's also the Dinorwic Quarry to explore. It's another significant site as at one time the quarry was the second largest slate quarry in the world, after the aforementioned Penrhyn.
You continue to Waunfawr before coming to Llyn Nantlle Uchaf and the Dorothea Quarry. The 19th century slate quarry is now flooded and a popular place for scuba divers. You can still see the old pump house and the Cornish Beam Engine which dates back to 1904.
The route continues east past the lovely lake to Rhyd Ddu which marks the start of the Rhyd Ddu Path to Snowdon. You head south from here through the woodland trails of the expansive Beddgelert Forest to Beddgelert where you can explore the stunning Aberglaslyn Pass.
The trail then heads east through Croesor before passing the beautiful Tanygrisiau Reservoir and arriving at Blaenau Ffestiniog. The town is one of the highlights on the route with the heritage Ffestiniog Railway and the fascinating Llechwedd Slate Caverns. Here you can find out about the history of slate quarrying and specifically the Llechwedd quarry in which it is located. The chief attraction is the Deep Mine Tour which has the steepest narrow gauge railway in the UK and travels over 500 feet underground to the disused slate caverns.
The route then passes Llan Ffestiniog and Llyn Morwynion before coming to Cwm Penmachno. There's a series of quarries here with the opportunity to pick up The Penmachno Mountain Bike Trail in the area.
The trail then heads north through forested areas towards the popular village of Betws y Coed where you can explore the delightful Fairy Glen and Swallow Falls.
From here you head west to Capel Curig, the home to the Plas Y Brenin, National Mountain Sports Centre. Here you can visit the lovely Llynnau Mymbyr or climb to the viewpoint at Moel Siabod.
The next stage takes you past the stunning Llyn Ogwen before coming back to Bethesda. From here you can retrace your steps to the finish point back at Bangor.
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Further Information and Other Local Ideas
The Lon Las Ogwen cycle route starts/finishes at the western side of Llyn Ogwen. The off road trail will take you north to the coast at Bangor, passing the splendid Penrhyn Quarry at Bethesda and the stunning glacial valley of Nant Ffrancon on the way. It runs mostly along old railway paths and the River Ogwen before finishing on the coast. The route is also suitable for walkers.
For more walking ideas in the area see the Snowdonia Walks page.
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Gohar Logical Mathematics is a series which consists of textbooks for Nursery level to level 8. This series provides a wide range of practice, revision and follow up activities in an interesting, simple and attractive way. This will help the students increase their mental abilities and clear their mathematical concepts.
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09 Oct A Toxic Tour With Tales of Resilience
By Steve Early
Richmond has multiple guides to its past. On our waterfront, Betty Reid Soskin, the nation’s oldest park ranger, holds forth at the Rosie the Riveter Homefront Museum, informing visitors about the World War II experience of African Americans.
Less famous but no less impressive as a narrator of local history is Andres Soto. A 1973 graduate of Richmond High School, he has lived or worked near refineries for six decades. Soto is a talented musician who turned his day job as an organizer for Communities for a Better Environment (CBE) into an opportunity for popular education.
Every few months, he conducts a “Toxics and Resilience Tour” of Richmond. (The next is scheduled for Saturday, October 28 and can be reserved at http://www.cbecal.org/events/.) Soto’s tours, by bus and on foot, began as a mobile history lesson for students from the RYSE Youth Center.
Soto joined CBE five years ago, right after the last major Chevron refinery fire. As tour leader, he employs a Betty Soskin-like mix of personal biography and family history, local knowledge and social justice orientation, plus a keen grasp of Richmond’s changing politics, demographics, and industrial landscape. His upbeat message is that concerned citizens can organize to challenge corporate polluters and their longtime political enablers, at the local level.
As a boy growing up in a Mexican-American immigrant family, Soto had exposure to the industrial hazards he campaigns against today. He recalls seeing the Richmond refinery flaring for the first time at age ten. He thought the pulsating glow “was so cool—like a fire-breathing dragon.” On weekends, he would go with his father to deposit trash at the city dump in North Richmond.
At that stop on his toxic tour, Soto describes those outings as a foul-smelling but exciting “male adventure.” The dump “contained 100 years worth of garbage, a mountain of it, 185 feet tall.”
The Richmond landfill was also a dumping ground for toxic materials, making it a poor adjoining site for the solid waste incinerator that Contra Costa County planned to construct there in the 1980s. A community campaign organized by CBE blocked that project and got the dump closed in 1985. Ten years later, a “mitigation fund” was created to compensate North Richmond for its downwind exposure to the waste transfer station that still operates there.
On some tours, Soto notes that Pt. Isabel, now a popular dog walking park, was once the burial ground for tens of thousands of old battery casings, which leeched lead into a swimming beach and nearby fishing spots. Or he recounts the history of Fass Metals, a North Richmond firm which fouled local groundwater through its dumping of liquid Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) from discarded utility company equipment. Taking us down what he called the “dirtiest street in Richmond,” he points out coal trains on the Richmond Pacific Rail Road and the site of a former chemical plant.
And then, of course, there is Stauffer Chemical, another maker of pesticides and fertilizers that left behind a “toxic stew” so hard to remediate that its former location remains fenced off nearly two decades after production ceased. In the adjoining Blair Landfill, radioactive material has been found in the soil, possibly due to the melting of uranium by Stauffer Metals, a related company.
Amid this scarred industrial landscape, Soto manages to radiate a cheerful sense of humor. At age 62, he often wears colorful shirts, sports a pencil mustache, gold chain around his neck, and a ring in one ear; his distinguished-looking gray hair is swept straight back, pompadour style. Soto looks well prepared, at any moment, to pick up the flute, clarinet, or alto sax and join any ensemble playing a jazz standard at Yoshi’s in Oakland.
Among his many CBE-related projects is the creation of a Bay Area Refinery Corridor Coalition to fight crude-by-rail shipments and local rail transport of “pet-coke.” Soto and CBE played a key role in the 2014 Richmond community mobilization around Chevron’s proposed $1 billion “modernization” plan. They helped pressure the company to consent to a $90 million community benefits agreement. More recently, Soto has helped turn out crowds at every meeting of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District Board, where the struggle for refinery emissions curbs continues, despite being undermined recently by the Brown Administration and a Democrat-dominated state legislature.
Soto ran for city council in 2004, when he lost narrowly as one of the first candidates fielded by the Richmond Progressive Alliance (RPA), which he helped create. Chevron’s longtime domination of Richmond City Hall was one reason that local environmental justice activists formed the Alliance. Another concern was police harassment and mistreatment of the city’s rapidly growing Latino population.
After toxic tour participants filed off the bus at the corner of Lowell and 23rd Streets, we were treated to a vivid first hand account of what Richmond policing was like before a successful, 15-year effort to change it. At this spot on Cinco de Mayo in 2002, our docent and his two college-age sons were roughed up, pepper-sprayed, handcuffed, and arrested for questioning the RPD’s heavy-handed dispersal of a celebratory crowd of neighbors.
A Latino community mobilization, led by Soto, forced the Richmond Police Commission to take a closer look at the incident. The commission found that excessive force was used and recommended that one officer be fired. In 2005, a new police chief named Chris Magnus was hired to introduce reforms which have made Richmond a national model for effective community policing; his successor, Allwyn Brown, a 33-year department veteran, continues to build relationships based on trust and respect.
“This brutality was a symptom of the way our city was being run then,” Soto told his Toxic Tour participants. The resulting display of community resilience 15 years ago not only led to a cleaner, greener, and healthier Richmond, it “helped change the culture of the police department as well.”
The full version of this story was originally published at Beyond Chron.
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Fa Mulan (花木蘭) is the main protagonist of Disney's 1998 animated feature film of the same name and its 2004 direct-to-video sequel. She is inspired by the legendary Hua Mulan from the Chinese poem The Ballad of Mulan. Her speaking voice is provided by Ming-Na Wen while her singing voice is provided by Lea Salonga. Mulan is the 8th official Disney Princess and the only one in the line-up who is not actually royalty through either birth or marriage.
Mulan, aberrant and unlike most previous female roles, is courageous and more self-reliant. She also does not fit in with the expectations of a young Chinese girl of the time; despite her natural beauty, she is clumsy, outspoken, and independent rather than graceful, obedient, silent and demure. Which is why her meeting with the matchmaker ended in chaos, that and help from a certain lucky cricket, and why the matchmaker claimed that even though she has the looks of a bride, it will never work because all she will do is dishonor her parents and her future husband. However, her courage, intelligence, and determination, helped her through her adventures of defeating the Hun Army. She is also kind and warm-hearted despite her clumsiness.
Powers and Abilities
Although Mulan possess no magical or superhuman powers, she has military training ranging from use of swords to kung fu fighting style thanks to Shang in his training of new army recruits. Also, Mulan demonstrated skilled accuracy during her training with the use of her archery skills. Mulan is also intelligent and resourceful as she was able to quickly think of using the last rocket to cause an avalanche on the entire Hun army and lure Shan-Yu into Mushu's firing range. Her intellect is also proven by her skills in strategy during the Hun invasion.
Mulan is a sixteen-year old tomboy of Chinese origin. She is a natural beauty, with dark brown eyes and straight, black hair, however, its length changes. In the beginning of the original film, her hair was long, which went down to her waist. Later in the film, when she leaves to join the army; she cuts her hair with her father's sword, and ties it up in a bun, which helps her blend into the army, so that the other soldiers don't know that she's really a woman. In the 2nd film, her hair was grown, not to its original length, but it's noticeably longer than before. In promotional works, her hair is always shown as it's original length, down to the waist. During the two films, Mulan wore a range of outfits, from beautiful Hanfus (Chinese dresses) to her soldier's get up, though her most notable outfits come from the original film; in which her promotional dress comes from, which is a simple Hanfu, which consisted of either a creamy green-yellow dress, with blue over shirt, which has green sleeves, and a red band around her waist. She also sports kung-fu styled solider's outfit, as well as her pink matchmaker's Hanfu and her father's armor. Besides when she goes to the matchmaker, Mulan does not to
wear any makeup or anything to beautify her appearance and does not use her beauty to her advantage. Most likely not even caring about looks in that way (though nature to her is beautiful). She is often said to have had her crush on Shang for his strength and love him for his personality and sort of had a breakup. It is to be noted that Li Shang also never comments on any part of Mulan's looks or has that moment with "the girl steps into the light and angels sing." Also, it is to be noted, that they never actually say that they love each other directly to the other. When she sleeps, she wears a light blue tank top, short blue shorts, and is barefoot. She wears a dress consisting of green long-sleeved shirt with olive brims and both yellow skirt and inside shirt with a low cut neckline, blue wrap, red waistband, black ballet flats, but also has been seen barefoot as well. To impress the matchmaker, she had her face painted in white, red lips, black hair tied in a loose bun with a red hair ribbon, narrow crimson and pale pink Chinese skirt, pink jacket with long, flowing sleeves, aqua and plum collar, blue wrap with a red ribbon to fasten it, light purple scarf, same color shoes, jade bead necklace, gold dangling earrings, and a special lotus flower hair pick. When she was disguised as "Ping," she has black hair tied to a bun with a teal ribbon to look like a man (when cuts her long, beautiful hair with her father's sword), and dark green soldier armor. In the Karate sequence, she had a Cream karate suit. In the Shan Yu battle, she wore a teal dress consisting of poet-sleeved blouse, long olive vest with a crimson collar, crimson belt, light pink sash, same color shoes.
Mulan appears regularly for meet-and-greets, parades, and shows at the Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, especially at Walt Disney World in Florida. Mulan and Mushu (as a kite) make cameo appearances in the Hong Kong Disneyland and Disneyland Resort versions of It's a Small World. She is usually dressed in her bridal costume/ hanfu from the "Honor to Us All" musical number. She is occasionally seen with Li Shang.
Mulan has her own spell card known as "Fa Mulan's Dragon Cannon" in the attraction Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom.
In the Disney's Hollywood Studios version of Fantasmic!, Mulan makes a notable appearance during the bubble montage having her bubble scenes nearly the longest in the montage.
Mulan also has her own portrait hung with the other princesses at the Princess Fairytale Hall in the Magic Kingdom.
In 1998, there was a "Mulan Parade" that took place at both Disneyland and Disney's Hollywood Studios.
On the Disney Cruise Line ships, Mulan and Shang appear in the stage show The Golden Mickeys. Mulan is also known to come out for meet-and-greets on the ships as well. Mulan also has an extended section in the show Wishes where she performs both "Honor to Us All" and "Reflection".
At Disney's Wide World of Sports in Walt Disney World, Mulan, Mushu and Shan Yu participate in the Martial Arts Festival.
Disneyland offers extra theme park entertainment as part of the "Happy Lunar New Year Celebration". In honor of the Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese Lunar New Year, the celebration features live performances, activities and food. "Mulan's Chinese New Year Procession" is seen at selected times throughout the day, in which Mulan and Mushu proceed in colorful costumes to a photo location area where guests can meet-and-greet with them along with Chip 'n' Dale dressed in Asian-inspired attire.
Mulan is also featured in several Disney On Ice shows, such as 100 Years of Magic, Princess Classics and Princess Wishes.
Mulan is also featured in Disneyland's new stage show "Mickey and the Magical Map".
Mulan, La Légende
From 1999 to 2002 there was "Mulan, La Légende" (Mulan, The Legend) at Videopolis, Discoveryland, Disneyland Paris. "Mulan, the Legend" opened in the French Park in April 1999 and has been performing every day since. Based on the story as told in the Disney film, the show features a cast of 50 performers who tell the tale through acrobatics, juggling and a lot of hard physical work.The show originally opened with the "Hebei Acrobatic Troupe of China" but in August 1999 the "Flag Circus of China" took over the performing duties. It is currently performed four or five times as day, with more show times added during the summer months. The Mulan show is thirty minutes long and is delivered in a very unusual way. The melodies are from the film, except they have been orchestrated differently. The story is told entirely through pantomime, gesture and acrobatics.
The show begins in front of a huge red curtain, as a group of the Hun's men burst on to the stage from all sides. They tumble, build human pyramids and use aerial equipment to tower over the audience. This section represents the attack on the Great Wall of China that can be seen in the film. They end their attach by demolishing a stone structure built into a circular hole in the great wall. After the smoke clears the Great Wall rolls back to reveal the garden belonging to Mulan's family. Here we are treated to a wonderful display of plate spinning to the music "Honor to us all". Mulan performs in this section using a Diablo. Mulan then enters the house of the Matchmaker and quickly exits in disgrace. The show quickly moves on to Mulan's realization that she must replace her father in the war with the Hun. The show now moves into the Chinese Army training camp where to the music of "I'll make a man out of you" and "A girl worth fighting for" the new recruits perform ever more daring feats. At the end of the training the recruits are sent off to fight the Hun and the action begins. This section features all of the men in the troupe and is one of the most fast and furious pats in the show. Effects are used to portray the falling snow, this includes large while flags that the performers tumble and jump over as they are swung around. Of course good wins over evil and the end of the war is celebrated in a typical Chinese way with acrobatic lions and jugglers outside the royal palace. But before the celebration ends, the Hun himself attacks the palace, using long red curtains to swing across the stage and over the audience. The Hun is defeated and the celebrations continue in a blaze of color and movement. As the show ends the cast take their final bow as the red curtain falls leaving Mushu the playful Dragon in front of it.
Despite not bing a princess by birth or marriage, Mulan is an official member of the highly popular Disney Princess franchise, though not marketed as prominently as other princesses like Cinderella or Ariel. Even so, she remains one of the most acclaimed members of the franchise, often referred to when giving examples of strong female Disney heroines.
Mulan received multiple changes in her late 2012 redesign.
Mulan's face was elongated very slightly and is no longer as rounded as it used to be. The epicanthic folds by her eyes have also been sharpened a bit to give them a more narrow appearance. Her body type was also changed to a more hour glass shape from her original androgynous figure in the film.
Mulan wears an elaborate, bejeweled gold hair clip and her now waist-length hair is long and flowing. The material used in her Hanfu dress is metallic-looking in appearance and texture and still sports the same color from her old appearance. In early redesigns, her dress is more reddish with sparkles, much of her black hair is loose and down instead of having the hair clip.
Her face and the other visible parts of her skin appear to be whitened with powder, with her cheeks touched with rouge and her lips painted red; somewhat resembling a more traditional Chinese bride.
Other early redesigns included her dress being bright gold and dark red instead of green, blue and yellow.
- "Reflect before you snack - act!"
- [in a man's voice] "Ha! I see you have a sword! I have one too! [draws sword] They're very manly and... tough!" [drops sword]
- "It's going to take a miracle to get me into the army."
- [in fear] "Aaah!"
- "A ghost."
- "Who are you?"
- "Hey. I'll hold him, and you punch!"
- [to Shang] "For what it's worth, I think you're a great captain."
- "You're... um..."
- "My ancestors sent a little lizard to help me?"
- "Stop. I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I'm just nervous. I've never done this before."
- "I should never have left home."
- "Okay, any questions?"
- [disappointed] "Oh. Thank you."
- [to Shang] "Would you like to stay for dinner?"
- "Uh... I, I, uh..."
- "Uh, I've got a name. Ha! And it's a boy's name, too."
- [looking toward Ling] "His name is Ling."
- "Ah Chu."
- "It's Ping."
- "Yes, my name is Ping."
- [muffled] "But I don't wanna kick the other kid's butt."
- "Just because I look like a man doesn't mean I have to smell like one."
- [kneels] "Father. I brought you the sword of Shan-Yu, and the crest of the Emperor. They're gifts, to honor the Fa family."
- [Mulan and Mushu escape back to shore from Yao, Ling, and Chin-Po] "Boy, that was close."
- "I never want to see a naked man again."
- "Oh, hi, guys. I didn't know you were here. I was just washing, so now I'm clean, and I'm gonna go. Bye-bye!"
- "Hello, Chien-Po."
- "I really don't want to take him anywhere."
- "No, we don't. Yet, we could just... close our eyes... and - swim around."
- [in her 'man' voice] "Uhh... I mean, uh, sorry you had to see that, but you know how it is when you get those, uh, manly urges, and you just gotta kill somethin'... fix things, uh, cook outdoors..."
- "You shouldn't have to go!"
- "There are plenty of young men to fight for China!"
- "So you'll die for honor."
- "But if you..."
- "Uh... How about a girl who's got a brain, who always speaks her mind?"
- "The Huns are alive! They're in the city!"
- "Shang, I saw them in the mountains. You have to believe me!"
- "Why else would I come back? You said you'd trust Ping. Why is Mulan any different?"
- "They're disgusting."
- "Well, he doesn't talk about me much."
- "Father! You can't go!"
- "Please, sir. My father has already fought for..."
- "No one will listen to me."
- "Get off the roof, get off the roof, get off the roof!"
- "Not quite."
- "Mushu, if you're so worried, go stand watch."
- "I did."
- "I don't think I can do this."
- "With all due respect, Your Excellency, I think I've been away from home long enough."
- [nervously] "Uh, notes, in case I forget something?"
- [singing] "Ancestors, hear my plea: help me not to make a fool of me, and to not uproot my family tree. Keep my father standing tall."
- [singing] "Hope he doesn't see right through me!"
- Mulan is the first Disney Princess to be of East Asian descent.
- Mulan's pink bridal outfit is often confused for a kimono (which is Japanese), but it is actualy a hanfu, a Chinese garment.
- Mulan is the first Disney Princess to not be an actual princess, for she was neither born into royalty, nor did she marry a prince. She is the third Disney Princess to not be of royal descent (the first beingCinderella, the second being Belle, and the fourth being Tiana), as well as the third to not marry a prince (the first being Jasmine, the second being Pocahontas, and the fourth being Rapunzel).
- Mulan is the first Disney Princess to have her hair cut, the second being Rapunzel; however, Rapunzel did not cut her own hair, while Mulan did.
- Mulan is the second princess to have her mother in her first film after Auror
a. The third is Tiana, the fourth is Rapunzel, the fifth is Merida, sixth and seventh is Anna and Elsa respectively.
- Mulan is the first Disney Princess to disguise herself as a man in her primary film and the second Disney Princess to disguise
herself as another person, after Jasmine (who disguised herself as a male soldier in a 1994 episode of the Aladdin animated series).
- Mulan is the second Disney Princess to be seen wearing pants after Jasmine, except that she wears them for the most of the film while she wore dresses in other scenes.
- Mulan in the film spends most of the time in either her training uniform, her battle armor, or her blue infiltration dress, while in the merchandise, she is shown mostly either in her "normal" (green and yellow) dress or her pink matchmaker dress.
- Mulan's portrayal in the merchandise has been the origin of the fan-made term, "Mulan syndrome," where a tomboyish female in a source material is re-written as a more effeminate character in spinoffs.
- Mulan is the second Disney Princess to have both parents alive and present during the entire film, the first being Aurora in 1959 and the third being Rapunzel in 2010, and Merida being the fourth in 2012.
- Mulan is the first Disney Princess to be raised by both of her parents for her entire current life, followed by Merida. (Aurora was raised by the fairies for most of her life, Rapunzel was kidnapped and raised by Mother Gothel.)
- Mulan is the third Disney Princess to be played by two actresses, the first being Jasmine in 1992 and the second being Pocahontas in 1995. Ming-Na provides her speaking voice, and Lea Salonga provides her singing voice. Coincidentally, Lea Salonga also provided the singing voice for Jasmine 6 years prior.
- Mulan is the first Disney Princess to kill the film's villain before Tiana in 2009. She may also be the only Disney Princess to intentionally kill the villain; Tiana caused Facilier's death by destroying his talisman , but it is unknown if she was aware what would happen to him by doing so.
- Mulan means "magnolia blossom" in Chinese. It could also mean "wood orchid".
- While her name is "Fa Mulan" in the Disney film, in the actual Chinese legend her name is "Hua Mulan", though they are both pronounced similarly (Fa being Cantonese).
- In the Chinese dub of the movie Mulan, when giving her fake name to Li Shang, she states her full name is Hua Ping. Hua Ping translates directly as Flower Vase, and is modern Chinese slang for an effeminate homosexual male. This is adapted into the Chinese dub so that when Ping introduces 'himself', the others think he is a feminine homosexual male, and use that as the basis as to why 'he' tries, and fails, to be manly.
- Mulan is the only Disney Princess to have a known (and confirmed) family name.
- Mulan is the first Disney Princess to be visibly wounded, the second being Ariel, the third being Merida, and the fourth being Anna.
- Mulan is the third Disney Princess to have a horse companion, the first being Cinderella and the second being Belle, and the fourth being Merida.
- Although Mulan cuts her hair, it remained long in Disney Princess merchandise.
- Out of the 11 Disney Princesses, Mulan is the only one to feature writing down her nationality's language. Ariel just signed her name and Tiana just wrote one word ("OK"), though it was only during her dream song number. Although Belle wrote a book in French, and the viewer sees the words, you don't see her write them, and it is not in the main feature film but is in Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas. Aurora also wrote her name, and her nationality is presumed to be British, thus making her the second Princess to write her name in her nationality's language, though it was not in her feature film it was in Disney Princess Enchanted Tales.
- Mulan is the second Disney Princess to get married in a sequel to her film, the first being Jasmine, and the third being Rapunzel.
- Mulan is the first Disney Princess to not take part in a song about her love fore her Hero/Prince or vice versa. However, she is the third Princess who doesn't sing in a song about the love between themselves and the Hero/Prince. (The others being Ariel and Belle.)
- She shares many similarities to Tiana. Tiana being a second of what Mulan does as firsts for Disney Princesses. (Tiana being the second Princess to have her father in the army, and the second to have her mother alive, etc.)
- Mulan is the third Disney Princess (Snow White being the first then Cinderella being the second) with the largest number of animal companions, which include Mushu, Cri-Kee, Khan, and Little Brother.
- Mulan is shown in several deleted scenes in which one she is daydreaming of how she wants to demonstrate her adventurous/tomboyish spirit.
- In many comic strips, Mulan is shown around her farm usually barefoot.
- Mulan is left-handed. She has been seen using the sword in her right hand and may be ambidextrous or possibly just taught to use it that way.
- Originally, Disney made Mulan leave to the army to get out of her society. Though the way she feels about society is still present in the movie, it is not made to be the main point. She seemed selfish and unlikable that way, so animators stuck to the traditional way of her saving her father.
- Mulan's voice was originally going to be done by Tia Carrere, who would later voice Nani Pelekai. Later, Lea Salonga (her singing voice) was considered but her voice wasn't low enough for Ping. She then was voiced by Ming-Na.
- Mulan is the first Disney Princess to be involved in archery, followed by Merida.
- Mulan is the last Disney Princess (second to last if you include Kida) to be created (1998) until the debut of Tiana in 2009.
- Mulan was featured on the 100th issue of Disney Adventures Magazine.
- Mulan is the only Princess whose wedding dress is a different color other than white, in her case, that dress is red, the color of prosperity according to Chinese culture.
- Mulan is the first Princess to be seen only in her undergarments at one point (second if you include Esmeralda), with the second being Merida (third if you count a behind the scenes character of Rapunzel in a white underdress), and the third and fourth being Anna and Elsa.
- When Mulan disguises herself as a male, her eyelashes and double eyelid disappear and her eyebrows grow thicker, but when she dresses like a woman again, her eyelashes grow back, her double eyelid comes in again, but her eyebrows remain thick.
- Mulan touches her hair a lot because animators noticed that Ming-Na did.
- Mulan is, by far, the Disney character (Heroine or villain) with the highest body count ever. The production team draw 2,000 Hun soldiers during the Huns' attack sequence. Only six Huns survived to the avalanche and only one of them (Shan-Yu) is killed later. This makes Mulan's final body count to 1,994 (Shan-Yu is "killed" by Mushu rather than Mulan).
- Mimi Chan did the motion capture for Mulan's martial arts moves, even though Ming-Na could have also done so as she previously played Chun-Li in the Street Fighter movie.
- Mulan is similar to Anna from Frozen since they both touch their hair when nervous.
- In the Disney Princess line-up and dolls, Mulan is often shown as being more tanned than the others besides Jasmine, Pocahontas and Tiana. However, in the new 2013 type line-up and their merchandise, Mulan is shown as the palest one.
- For some reason, none of Mulan's dresses appear in the Kingdom Hearts games (she instead fights Shan Yu in her soldier uniform), therefore defeating the purpose of her, Yao, Chien-Po, and Ling having to disguise themselves as female concubines to infiltrate the Imperial Palace.
- Mulan is the second Disney Princess to have a last name (and possibly take her husbands last name as well). Rapunzel is the third Disney Princess to have a last name, however her last name is by marriage as her parental one was never revealed.
- In the Special Edition DVD audio commentary, it is said that though Mark Henn is her animator, Christopher Sanders (Little Brother's animator) was the one who mastered her quirky character.
- Mulan is often noted in audio commentary that Mulan uses her mind to solve problems and with the learning at the camp can use a combination of strength and intelligence.
- In the deleted part of "Reflection", Mulan says, "they want a docile lamb, no one knows who I am," which is true throughout the first movie and sometime between scenes of Qui Gong and Mulan's marriage in the second movie, she claims to have told Li Shang everything.
- Mulan's best friend is Mushu. In fact she is the first Disney Princess to have a mythical creature as a best friend.
- Mulan is the second official Disney Princess to have sort of a misfit/socially awkward effect. Belle is the first as many describe her as odd though you never see this in the actual movie. In Mulan, she is shown throughout the movie to have that effect but nobody ever straight out says it. Anna, the third to be socially impaired, frequently calls herself awkward.
- Mulan is the second Disney Princess to have her life spared. The first Disney Princess was Snow White after the huntsman failed to kill her, while Shang refuses like the huntsman to also kill. But Mulan may actually be the third to be saved if you count Belle being saved by the Beast from a pack of wolves. Elsa is the next, her life being saved by Anna.
- Though Mulan seems to be disorganized and wings it a lot, she must be a master planner and strategist. She even does better than Li Shang, who is the best strategist of his class.
- Even though Mulan seems to be unruly, she really does follow rules and do what's right, (such as filial piety) just in a different way. It is like she says in the sequel, "bending rules."
- Mulan is clumsy yet a master at kung-fu, probably because she used her brain to solve those problems.
- Mulan follows her heart yet still holds intelligence at a place.
- Mulan seems to know a lot about philosophy and nature.
- Mulan's curtain has white ducks or swans on it.
- The recoloring of Mulan's redesign may be due to the fact that red and gold were often considered by the Chinese as the colors of communism or because in ancient China, the royal color was gold and red was the color of luck and prosperity.
- All of Mulan's dresses in the first film had a blue bodice and a red sash.
- Mulan is the 4th Princess to almost die. The first three being Snow White, Aurora, Belle and later Merida and Elsa. (Snow was supposed to be killed by the Huntsman, Maleficent's curse was suppose to have Aurora destined to die, Belle almost drowned, Merida was nearly eaten by Mor'du, and Elsa was almost murdered by Hans.)
- Mulan is the first Disney Princess who didn't share True Love's Kiss with her love interest in her feature film. She and Shang however do share a kiss when they are married in the sequel. Merida and Elsa also receive no kiss as they have no love interests.
- Mulan sings a remix of another song in the play "Mulan Jr." called "Written in Stone". She also sings a remix of "Keep 'Em Guessing".
- On the cover of Mulan 2, Mushu is holding a ring (probably engagement ring), but it is never in the movie or given to Mulan, possibly due to Chinese marriage traditions.
- Some Mulan baby dolls have been sold in which Mulan has dark brown hair instead of black, resulting in the possibility that Mulan's hair was brown when she was born and it darkened to black by the time she was a toddler. (This happens to babies and young children a lot. In the Animator's doll collection in which she is a toddler, she has black hair.
- Fa Mulan has appeared in a comic with Wolverine (that was specially issued when Disney bought Marvel) and a non-Disney version of Hua Mulan has appeared with Deadpool in the Deadpool Killustratedseries.
- Her side of the yin and yang necklace is the yang side, associated with masculinity.
- Mulan is the first Disney Princess to not be portrayed by a celebrity in the Disney Dream Portrait Series.
- Mulan is the second Disney Princess to be nearly beheaded (the first being Jasmine, who almost got executed by a possessed Sultan in the Aladdin episode "Armored and Dangerous").
- Since childhood, Mulan found military affairs interesting, but this was cut out of the movie to emphasize her sacrifice for her father.
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Ippo Panteloudakis, Helplines Manager of Mens Advice Line wrote this informative article exclusively for Wikivorce. Peter was being abused by his ex-partner Katie for 2 years. He self–harmed and eventually attempted suicide as a result of the abuse and the isolation he felt because of his disability. Peter felt he couldn’t hit back a woman.
When Katie and their 2 sons moved out of his house, he was relieved, but she continued to harass him. He wants to move out of the area as they live close by, with Katie’s new boyfriend who Peter thinks is violent. Peter wants to have regular contact with the children and is worried that Katie’s new boyfriend might be scaring them. He has support from family and friends.
Peter was one of the hundreds of men experiencing domestic violence supported by the Men’s Advice Line in 2009. He was fortunate to have friends and family supporting him and to be living on his own after his abusive ex-partner moved out. Other men are not so fortunate and they still have to put up with a range of abusive behaviours by those who should love and care for them in their own homes that, supposedly, should be safe havens.
Domestic violence affects men too
The Men’s Advice Line is a freephone, confidential helpline service for male victims of domestic violence – in heterosexual or same-sex relationships. It’s open Monday-Friday 10am-1pm and 2pm-5pm on 0808 801 0327 –free from landlines and mobile phones; www.mensadviceline.org.uk
The Men’s Advice Line spoke to more than 1000 callers in 2008 and 393 men were victims. In 2009, we extended our opening hours to 30 from 18 and we employed more staff to take calls. This resulted in an increase of 115%: we spoke to 2310 callers, 604 of which were identified as male victims. We also spoke to hundreds of friends/family of male victims as well as frontline workers; and we dealt with 847 emails in 2009.
What do male victims of domestic violence need?
In 2009 we signposted hundreds of callers to a wide variety of agencies for further advice and support. Top of the list of these agencies were legal advice, Police and Community Safety Units, housing advice and individual counselling; these were the issues most often brought up by male victims. We believe that anyone working with male victims should be familiar with a range of support services available and update information on an ongoing basis.
Men’s help seeking: some men are reluctant to access help, not knowing where to turn to, what they need or want. Often they lack the emotional vocabulary to express how they feel about their situation and they present complex stories with many different issues. They don’t always prioritise the domestic violence/abuse side of the problem, often minimising it out of embarrassment or being unaware that violence/abuse doesn’t have place in a healthy relationship. Some men need to feel listened to and ‘take it off their chest’ and that is all they need; others need to be referred to legal advice or other specialist advice (housing, mental health, immigration etc).
Some men’s own perception in relation to how others will treat them as victims affects how and if they reach out for help: they don’t want to come across as weak and some believe they will get an unsympathetic or hostile response from the Police, Social Services etc.
Although attitudes are changing, gender stereotypes make it difficult for some to think of men as victims, ie men must always be strong and if they are physically stronger they can’t be victims. However, the Men’s Advice Line is finding, through hundreds of calls from professionals every year that statutory and voluntary agencies have become aware of the need to work with male victims and respond to their needs.
Another issue some callers bring is the use of violence by both partners – working out who the ‘primary perpetrator/aggressor’ is and who was genuinely in self-defence is crucial if we want to manage the risk appropriately and resolve counter-allegations of violence. This has important implications about how a service for male victims is offered and what kind of assessment and screening is carried out.
How we work
Our focus is on minimising risk and increasing safety – we discuss short-term strategies with callers to help them avoid future violent incidents. The focus is on safety whether the caller is a victim, abuser or a client whose relationship is breaking down but not experiencing domestic violence.
We provide emotional and practical support in a non-judgemental and non-collusive way. We give men the space to talk and feel listened to. We promote a self-help ethos, we want men to feel empowered to regain control of their situation, call the Police if they need to, speak to Social Services, access legal advice, medical help etc.
The majority of callers are White-British heterosexual men 25-45 years old living with their partner and children; however, callers of BME background are overrepresented on the Men’s Advice Line (they were 9% of overall number of men whereas in the UK population people of BME background are 4.5% - UK Census of 2001). Gay men report substantially higher levels of violence than heterosexual callers.
The Men’s Advice Line has leaflets and posters promoting the service and we have published a booklet for male victims. for male victims. We have also published a a toolkit for professionals working with male victims:
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'Most Difficult Decision': Ghani Apologises to Afghan People Over Leaving Kabul
13:19 GMT 08.09.2021 (Updated: 14:28 GMT 08.09.2021)
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Former Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, who fled Kabul after the capital was taken over by the Taliban*, said in a statement that he left the city at the advice of his security guards to prevent mass casualties due to possible street clashes.
The ex-president said that leaving Kabul was "the most difficult decision of [his] life", but he believed it was the only way to "keep the guns silent and save Kabul and her 6 million citizens".
"I owe the Afghan people an explanation for leaving Kabul abruptly on August 15th after [the] Taliban unexpectedly entered the city. I left at the urging of the palace security who advised me that to remain risked setting off the same horrific street-to-street fighting the city had suffered during the Civil War of the 1990s", the statement says.
Ghani also stressed that after 20 years of "helping the Afghan people work toward building a democratic, prosperous, and sovereign state" it was never his intention to abandon the people or the vision of Afghanistan's future.
"I apologize to the Afghan people that I could not make it end differently", Ghani said. "My commitment to the Afghan people has never wavered and will guide me for the rest of my life."
He additionally addressed what he described as the "baseless allegations" about him taking "millions of dollars belonging to the Afghan people" when he fled the country, denying the accusations as "completely and categorically false".
Ghani pointed out that he and his wife have been "scrupulous" in their personal finances, noting that he publicly declared his assets.
"I welcome an official audit of financial investigation under UN auspices or any other appropriate body to prove the veracity of my statements here", Ghani asserted.
Commenting on Ghani's departure from Afghanistan in an interview with TOLOnews, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken denied that Washington helped the ex-president flee the country and noted that on the night before fleeing, Ghani had told him "he was prepared to fight to the death".
Ghani stepped down as president of Afghanistan in August after the Taliban's swift power seizure
in the country.
On Tuesday, the militants announced the key members
of the country's new interim government, which is headed by Hasan Akhund.
*The Taliban is a terrorist group banned in Russia and many other countries
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Under specific circumstances, an employer may obtain a work visa to hire a foreign worker if a qualified U.S. employee cannot be found in Oberlin Ohio.
There are typically restrictions on how many Work Visas can be issued for each type of job, and these visas must be renewed regularly.
Get Help Acquiring a Visa to Work in Oberlin Ohio
Foreign citizens may seek to apply for a work visa in conjunction with another USCIS petition. Examples include student or fiancé visas; however, a concurrent petition is not required to work in Oberlin, Ohio.
Like any other visa, a work visa can be the first step on the path to citizenship.
Work Visa Attorneys Are Available in Oberlin
Most jobs now require that a person be able to establish that he or she can live and work in Oberlin Ohio.
Additionally, work visa applicants must show the federal government that they are qualified to perform the tasks particular to their field of employment. Conferring with a reputable attorney in Oberlin is a great idea. You can get answers to all of your questions about your work visa.
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No visit to Mauritius should exclude a visit to the rugged and beautiful southwestern region. You can explore on your own by car, but if you go on a private tour or hire a taxi driver to show you around, you'll benefit from a local's knowledge of the region. The top sights are the Grand Bassin or Ganga Taloa, a sacred lake and pilgrimage spot for the island's Hindus. At 550 meters (1,800 feet) above sea level, this crater lake is edged by several temples dedicated to Shiva as well as little shrines and statues. Be sure to also visit the seven-colored earth at Chamarel, a geographical curiosity with sands in various shades of red, gray, brown, and purple, and the nearby Chamarel waterfall. Other notable attractions include the huge volcanic mountain Le Morne at the southwestern tip of the island, and the Black River Gorges and Alexandra Waterfall a bit inland. For another stunning view, visit the Trou aux Cerfs (Deer Crater), an extinct volcano that visitors can descend into. From the crater rim, the view to the western shore takes in the amazing mountain formations of Trois Mamelles and Mont du Rempart. Base yourself in this part of the island, either at Lux Le Morne or the Heritage Le Telfair Resort & Spa, for easier access to this stunning region. A long-standing tour operator is Mautourco (www.mautorco.com).
Don't go to these destinations in 2017—try our suggestions instead.More
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Haigh’s has submitted plans to reinstate the gothic building’s historic covered balcony overlooking Rundle Mall, and to build a new balcony, designed in the same flamboyant style, to activate the first level overlooking King William Street.
City councillor and heritage consultant Sandy Wilkinson told InDaily he hoped other historic buildings along the length of Rundle Mall would follow suit.
The building’s original balcony was removed when Rundle Mall was pedestrianised in the 1970s, said Wilkinson, as a result of a bylaw requiring buildings along the shopping strip to remove historic balconies.
“I’d like to see all the original balconies and verandahs reinstated all the way down… Rundle Mall,” he said.
“(The 1970s city council) considered them to be a possible (pedestrian) traffic issue.
“Adelaide Arcade … is one of the few buildings to still have its balcony.”
The proposed changes to Beehive Corner will be considered at a council meeting tonight because they do not comply with two technical elements of its encroachment policy.
But the council’s administration is recommending waiving compliance so that “important features of the historically significant” building can be reinstated and because it aligns with Rundle Mall Management Authority aspirations to activate upper levels and to “celebrate our collective memory”.
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Just a few weeks ago, news broke that a Staten Island Ferry (yes, an actual one) was up for sale. Staten Island's unofficial mayor, Pete Davidson, and his Saturday Night Live pal Colin Jost ended up purchasing the thing for $280,100. But if you still have a desire to use your cash for something incredibly odd, this might interest you: a former zoo in the Catskills has just hit the market for $3.6 million.
The 193-acre Catskill Game Farm used to actually be the country's oldest privately owned zoo, once welcoming as many as 500,000 visitors per year.
A bit more about the property's pretty cool history: it first opened back in 1933 and was home to a slew of sheeps, deers and donkeys. According to Curbed, it achieved "official zoo status" in the late 1950s, at which point a number of exotic animals took up residence there—including alligators, hippos, kangaroos, camels, llamas, "prehistoric horses" (we're not entirely sure what those are) and mountain lions.
The destination closed down in 2006 and, a few years later, in 2012, Cathy and Ben Ballone purchased it and turned it into the six-bedroom Long Neck Inn. The area surrounding the inn was converted to four luxury campsites.
But it doesn't end there: in 2020, a group of investors purchased the site for $1.86 million hoping to continue using it as a hotel while offering other outdoor activities on premise. Although the 9,000-square-foot inn was then available on Airbnb, the pandemic obviously affected the owners' long-term plans.
Now, that same group of investors has put the property up for sale for almost double the price it paid for it just two years ago. Is the cost too steep for the property to sell? We're not real estate experts but if the sale of the Staten Island Ferry and the city's devotion to all things "old New York" are of any indication, we're sure there are some buyers already lined up for this one.
You can check out the listing right here and, below, a few pictures.
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Welcome to Helping Hand Tutoring
Helping Hand Tutoring gives a Helping Hand with the Northern Ireland Curriculum, from Primary School to G.C.S.E., AS and A-Level.
ANY PARENT OF A PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILD WHO NEEDS RESOURCES TO HELP THEIR CHILD WITH PRIMARY MATHS PLEASE VISIT OUR SISTER NORTHERN IRELAND COMPANY www.helpinghandeducation.com WHERE YOU WILL FIND THE RESOURCES YOU WILL NEED.
Helping Hand Tutoring provides the following services:
- Individual tutoring tailored to your child’s needs by fully qualified tutors.
- Tutoring in the safety and convenience of your own home.
- Tutoring available from Primary (both Key Stage 1 and 2) through to A-Level.
- AQE Autumn Revision schemes in Belfast & Bangor
- GCSE & A-Level Easter Revision Schemes
- For your peace of mind and the welfare of your child all tutors have passed thorough screening criteria. (view our Child protection policy)
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We all love free WiFi. Whether it is from our favorite store, coffee shop or gym. After all, who wants to use their mobile data when they don’t have to? As convenient as these hotspots are, they do come with multiple security concerns you are probably not aware of.
Did you know that all of these networks are open and can make you susceptible to a cyber attack? You may think that the likelihood of a hacker choosing to perform malicious activities at the same place you are at is rare, but it is more common than you think.
Public WiFi is every hackers goldmine. With the ability to steal confidential and personal information from unsuspecting users of the wireless network, these hackers have ‘successfully’ caused a lot of harm. As time goes on and technology evolves, hackers are becoming more and more skilled with how to carry out these harmful tasks and are keeping cyber security professionals on their toes.
This is exactly what’s been happening with the latest WiFi threat called KRACKS (Key Reinstallation AttaCKs)
KRACKS represents a group made up of multiple vulnerabilities that allow hackers to obtain and transmit data across a WiFi network if successfully implemented. The threat that these attacks pose include: obtaining sensitive personal information that is shared over the WiFi network and accessing personal information such as credit card numbers stored on your device. Hackers take this information and use it to commit identity fraud. Attackers have also made false web pages mimicking a legitimate one and encourage you to download malware onto your device without your knowledge.
This type of attack was found by a security researcher at Belgian University KU Leuven named Mathy Vanhoef. He discovered that there was a type of attack targeting a WiFi’s WPA2 encryption protocol. Hackers have recently discovered that there are some weaknesses in WPA2 and have used this to their advantage. They exploit these weaknesses through the use of KRACKS.
How do you protect yourself from becoming a victim?
While there is no guarantee that anybody is 100% safe on a public WiFi network, ensuring that your devices software is up to date can help. When you keep your device current on its software, it is equipped with the latest firewall patches that help prevent attacks such as KRACKS. You can also follow some of these general tips via our blog on how to better protect yourself on public WiFi.
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Big Creek (Current River tributary) facts for kids
The stream headwaters are in Texas County at and the confluence with the Current is in the northwest corner of Shannon County at . Cedargrove lies just north of the confluence. Razor Hollow flows parallel to the lower reaches of Big Creek and enters the Current about two miles southeast of Big Creek's confluence.
Big Creek was so named on account of its size.
Big Creek (Current River tributary) Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.
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The research concentrated on 16-year-old trainees in the state of Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, that are provided the choice of either remaining in college to pursue a scholastic career or enrolling in a vocational training program.
” We wanted to recognize whether selecting various occupation paths would certainly cause different patterns of character growth,” claimed University of Illinois psychology professor Dr. Brent Roberts, who led the research with researchers from the University of Tubingen in Germany.
New study published in the journal Psychological Science recommends that very early life job selections may influence characteristic years later.
” We understand from our prior study that entering the labor market is connected with rises in personality type like conscientiousness and also psychological stability,” Roberts claimed. “But we hardly ever have the chance to contrast groups of people at the very same age that choose various paths.”
The scientists observed two groups of 16-year-olds in Baden-Wurttemberg. The initial team picked to go into apprenticeships or various other trade training programs, and also the second group remained in school and got in the labor market after completing college.
At the beginning of the study, and again 6 years later on, the research participants ranked themselves on numerous steps that included personality type and also trade rate of interests. The team utilized a strategy called propensity score matching to straighten the attributes of the two teams of individuals.
” In this method, you do everything you can to relate both teams at the start of the study,” stated research study co-author Dr. Ulrich Trautwein, of the University of Tubingen. “This approximates a speculative design that tries to relate groups with arbitrary assignment. Many social researchers think this technique permits you to make more powerful causal reasonings from correlational information.”
The findings disclose that, after 6 years, self-reported conscientiousness enhanced extra amongst those that sought employment training as well as employment than their peers in academic community. Those on the professional track also shared less rate of interest in taking part in scientific, organization or entrepreneurial tasks.
” This indicates that those that really did not proceed their education were losing interest in work that generally are cultivated by mosting likely to university,” Roberts said.
The new searchings for add to the growing proof that individuality is not unalterable, however continues to alter throughout life, Roberts claimed. The adjustments are commonly subtle, yet purposeful. The research study suggests many of those adjustments are the outcome of one’s life options.
” This study supplies the greatest proof we have yet that the path you choose might change your individuality,” Roberts claimed.
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Process Synthesis Softwarecollection (Process Analysis and Design Routines)Copyright: © AVT
The process synthesis software collection provides source codes to support the analysis and design of separation processes. The source codes can be included in different software environments. The implementation is provided as an efficient C-code, which can be integrated into MATLAB or optimization environment GAMS by means of external functions.
The implemented functions include:
- calculation and visualization for the analysis of multicomponent mixtures by means of different kind of thermodynamic property models.
- shortcut methods for the evaluation of distillation-based separation that have been developed in the research group process systems engineering, AVT.PT – RWTH Aachen University.
- models for the optimization of complex separation processes covering rigorous thermodynamics.
Although all prototypes have been tested during their development, we provide no guarantee in any way. All prototypes have been developed in the context of different research projects and without the intention of a dedicated software project.
The structure of the software is illustrated in the embedded Figure and described briefly in the box.
The process synthesis software has been developed till 2014 at the research group of process systems engineering, AVT.PT – RWTH Aachen University and is continued at AVT.SVT – RWTH Aachen University. The actual version has been released by process systems engineering, AVT.PT – RWTH Aachen University under the GNU General Public License GPL v3.0.
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Wicked is the back story for the Wizard of Oz, Hollywood's greatest children's musical. Where did the scarecrow and the tin man come from? Who was the witch that the house fell on? Why was Glinda so good? And most pressing question of all, why is one of the characters green? Wicked answers all these questions.
Notable about this performance was that the sound was not too loud!!!! This is worthy of major celebration. The singers' problems were their own and not those of the usual modern musical sound system distortion.
The story should probably be called Good, not a good title. The end is so unrelentingly happy it could be a Baroque opera.
In their photos the blond character has dark hair in real life, and the green/dark one is a (badabum) blond (crash). Dianne Pilkington who played Glinda has a fluttery voice suitable for the Billie Burke role while Kerry Ellis as Elphaba, the Margaret Hamilton role, is a belter. The type casting switch seemed to work well.
There were a lot of children in the audience who shouted instead of clapping. The broomstick broke, causing much laughter and breaking of character by the actors. It was fun. I've wanted to see it for years, and now I have.
Bayreuth Festival 2022 Review: Das Rheingold
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Human spaceflight activities often compartmentalize projects by domain, but it is hypothesized that data sets gathered within interdisciplinary frameworks can produce the richest outcomes. This research investigates the intersection of projects native to both hemispheres of the brain to offer a new methodology for proposing research projects focused on using planetary mission analogue extravehicular activities (EVA). These simulated, multi-permutation, EVAs are critical for preparing humans for missions to the Moon or Mars. Minimal investment is required to train a crew in an extreme environment compared to actual spaceflight and locations can enlighten and influence our exploration plans ranging from how we design life support equipment, tools, and assess workload to human behaviour, joy, and play, i.e. our culture. Collaboration by the authors has occurred at the Mars Desert Research Station (USA), with follow on work at LunAres Moon/Mars Research Station (Poland), and with the Mars Academy USA NEAMAE Project (Nepal). Biometric tracking of astronauts is a well-understood medical discipline, but astronaut workload is being further investigated to understand how the physical parameters of an EVA (terrain slope, duration, and consumables) contribute to long-duration mission planning. Artistic expression in this work is highlighted by "Performing Astronautics", which places art practice and big-data immersive visualisation tools in modern astronautics, exploration, and extreme performance sites. These projects were brought together through the use of common technology including biomedical devices, video and motion recording equipment. The qualitative data is maximized through the context of interdependent, layered, and complex interdisciplinary mission scenario simulations, providing higher fidelity insights into the impact and significance of the performance data in question. The simulated EVAs, survival training, and mission scenarios are opportunities to build new technology innovations to solve complex problems through an experimental process under relevant constraints. Support for human spaceflight may wax and wane and vary between nations, but with analogue missions, private or public, the crew becomes the platform themselves: implementing and expanding research data collection and capabilities by innovating within the complexity of a bootstrapped mission environment. This paper will discuss the multidiscipline approach, highlight data results from the investigations, and make recommendations for how this approach can be assimilated into transdisciplinary exploration strategies.
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The hospital's ownership/control category was obtained from the AHA Annual Survey of Hospitals and includes categories for government nonfederal (public), private not-for-profit (voluntary) and private investor-owned (proprietary). These types of hospitals tend to have different missions and different responses to government regulations and policies. HOSP_CONTROL is used as a stratifier for the HCUP nationwide databases: Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS), Kids' Inpatient Database (KID), and Nationwide Emergency Department Sample (NEDS).
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Joanie Lemercier is a French artist primarily focused on projections of light in space and its influence on our perception.
Lemercier was introduced to creating art on a computer at age five by attending classes on pattern design for fabrics taught by his mother. The threads of his early education grounded his interest in physical structures: geometry, patterns, and minimalist forms. As Lemercier’s work evolved, he began to play with these concrete structures through the physics and philosophy of how light can be used to manipulate perceived reality.
Since 2006 Lemercier has worked with projected light, and he co founded visual label AntiVJ in 2008, with artists Yannick Jacquet, Romain Tardy and Olivier Ratsi. He worked on stage design for festivals such as Mutek (Montreal, Mexico) and worked alongside artists such as Flying Lotus (special show at the Roundhouse London), and with Portishead’s Adrian Utley (as part of the cultural Olympiads, London 2012), and architectural projections all around the world.
In 2010, Lemercier turned his focus on installations and gallery work, and exhibited at China Museum of Digital Art, (Beijing), Art Basel Miami and Sundance film festival 2013.
In 2013, Lemercier founded a creative studio in NYC, focused on research and development of artworks and experiments that use projected light in space.
Since 2015, the studio is now based in Brussels, Belgium, and ran by Juliette Bibasse.
Text steht nur auf Englisch zur Verfügng https://joanielemercier.com/about/ (02.08.2021)
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July 12, 2011 — Applied Materials Inc. (AMAT) launched the Applied Centura Integrated Gate Stack system for creating gate dielectric structures in 22nm logic chips. It processes the entire high-k multilayer stack in a single vacuum environment, preserving integrity of film interfaces.
Applied Materials developed the Integrated Gate Stack system to build the dielectric film stack atomically, based around Applied’s advanced atomic layer deposition (ALD) technology, which builds ultra-thin, hafnium-based layers less than 2nm in thickness a fraction of a monolayer at a time.
By fabricating the entire gate dielectric stack under vacuum, the Centura system is able to prevent interface contamination from exposure to ambient air. AMAT reports that eliminating air exposure during processing improves mobility in the transistor by up to 10% and reduces switching voltage variability between transistors by up to 40%.
Applied Materials will showcase its Centura Integrated Gate Stack technology at SEMICON West in San Francisco from July 12-14, booth 303, South Hall. More news and products from SEMICON West
Applied Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq:AMAT) provides equipment, services and software to advanced semiconductor, flat panel display and solar photovoltaic manufacturers. Learn more at www.appliedmaterials.com.
Recent Applied Materials toolset introductions:
- Applied Materials adds tungsten film planarization to CMP tool
- Applied Materials solar cell manufacturing releases
- AMAT debuts DRAM fab tools for denser transistors
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Line call on Spring CreekDevelopment hits a roadblock in the regional town of Torquay
Our future thinkers
What makes a public intellectual?
If we lived in a culture which valued the life of the mind and critical thinking, would I need to ask? Would we even use the term? Some people – some intellectuals – consider it an oxymoron; others say that at its best, intellectual work does have, or attain, a public aspect. I have my own qualms about a term that no one claims for themselves, and I don’t think it’s simply the Groucho Marx problem with clubs. There’s something irredeemably pretentious about the term, but that may only be because we live in a political and cultural climate that radically undervalues the critical thinking of an intelligentsia prone to dissenting habits.
It’s a symptom, I think, of the unease we feel that over the last few years there has been sporadic debate about what an intellectual is, and in particular what a “public intellectual” is. At the high end, the literary journal Meanjin gave an issue to it last year. There, the optimists rejoiced at the opportunities for new ideas and expression in the new media, and chided those who keep their sights narrowed down to the universities and book publishing. The gloomsters lamented the commodification of knowledge in the universities, the media bazaar, the abuse of intellectual (though never of sporting) “elites”, as forces undermining a realm that once held a degree of freedom and moral authority. In the press, “debate” degenerated into lists and counter-lists – there was even one of “celebrity” intellectuals – on which there was rarely a person under fifty.
With radical changes in the culture of both the universities and the publishing industry, those critical learning grounds, the question that concerns me here is how the next generation of young thinkers and writers is going to become part of public culture. A gloomier question is whether there will be a thinking culture for them to join.
I am of an age when I increasingly enjoy the company of the young, or, to be more precise and more honest, the critical young, the thinking young, the imaginative young. And knowing the ones I do, and the complexities and struggles of their lives, a good deal of my mental space is given to the question of how the ones now in their thirties (which is young to me) are going to find their way to the work they need to do for themselves – and for us, the public.
It was in this mind that I recently found myself part of a conversation between two writers, one a novelist, the other a non-fiction writer, and neither of them yet 40. They were talking about a mutual friend who’d just had her third book knocked back by the publisher who’d taken the first two. It was “too difficult”, she was told, and the publisher didn’t think it would sell. This is not an uncommon story, and it doesn’t happen only to young writers. The novelist said she thought publishers were panicking at falling sales and competition from MP3 players and the easy pleasures of DVD. “All they want is colour-supplement talk,” she said.
The perception that publishers are becoming ever more ruled by narrow notions of the market is one I hear a lot. And with it, the perplexing question of whether it’s reading habits that are changing, and that is what we should be responding to, or whether it’s the changes within publishing that are causing the grief. Accompanying rejections on the grounds that a manuscript is too hard is often the complaint that it is “not yet ready”. This can be infuriating to a writer, and dispiriting, for any worth her salt knows that a large and complex manuscript will still have distance to travel when it hits her publisher’s desk. Most do, if they’re to be any good, and the last pass over them needs to be made in the company of another mind. The place a writer looks for that mind is in an editor.
The non-fiction writer in this conversation was strong in her defence of readers. She didn’t think that MP3 players have much to do with it. Her view was that publishers think that people want colour-supplement talk, but it’s like fast food: it goes down easily and leaves you hungry. People want something to chew on. If they’re not buying, it’s because they’ve been misled too often by clever packaging. “They want intellectual meat,” she said, musing on the tenacity of Late Night Live, Ramona Koval’s The Book Show, also on Radio National, the success of Quarterly Essay, and the crowds at writers’ festivals. “There are queues to get in to hear philosophers,” she said.
The cynical view is that festival-goers only want to seem to have read the book. The optimistic view is that readers are looking for a mental pathway into a daunting array of choice. It’s certainly a paradox – and one that can have writers foxed – that while publishers keep telling us that not much is selling, “good bookshops” are dauntingly full. So, who’s buying what? And who’s reading what? No one seems to know.
The novelist was gloomy. She put a lot of it down to the specialist academic market, which she saw as competition for an audience a serious novelist like her might expect. She wouldn’t call herself a public intellectual, but she has as much to say as many, and almost certainly won’t spend the rest of her writing life in fiction.
The non-fiction writer, who might be expected to see academics as competition, didn’t. Not at all. She’s published by Text, where editing is not costed against the book – I will come back to this – and where an intelligent readership is assumed.
In 1991, I worked briefly, and part-time, for Angus & Robertson. The venerable firm had been taken over by HarperCollins, and one of the changes that was underway by the time I arrived was that each individual book had to sustain its own costs, including editing, and make a profit on its own terms. What this meant was that there was no longer any possibility of high-selling titles – of which Angus & Robertson had plenty – cross-subsidising or supporting new writers, or poetry titles, or obscure and difficult books.
A decade earlier I had encountered Angus & Robertson from the other side of the manuscript. When George Munster took a punt on me, it was still possible for an intellectual of his standing to spend many hours elbow to elbow with a novice. His pay was not tied to my sales. He took seriously the pages he dropped his cigarette ash on, and offered a structural education for which I remain grateful. He was the first person to talk to me about the architecture of a book. It was from him that I learned, for instance, that there are many ways of ending one chapter and beginning the next, and that while this is part of the skill of keeping readers reading, there are profound implications for meanings that travel through the book.
By 1991 all trace of him had gone. There were good people there, and they worked way over the odds. But economic realities affected the books that were taken on, and the resources that could be given to them. In the marvellous logic of the brave new economy, the greener the writer, the smaller the editing budget. Publishing subsidies from the Literature Board could make the difference between accepting and not accepting a manuscript from an untried writer. This set off a chain reaction, for what happened when policies changed and only first books were subsidised, or when first and second books were subsidised but not the third? Where should the line be drawn? When should the rug be pulled? Who takes responsibility for publishing new writers, for nurturing them, investing in them? When do they have to stand on sales alone? These were thorny questions I met again in the mid-’90s when a member of the Literature Board.
And now, another decade later, I am meeting them in the universities. Where does responsibility fall for the nurturing and training of the next generation of our public intellectuals? Can the universities take up some of the slack, the editing and thinking about writing that is no longer afforded by the publishers? What kind of partnership is possible between university and publisher? Where is the line to be drawn between sales and integrity? And by whom?
For the last two years I have been working at the University of Sydney on writing projects designed to close the gap between the academy and the publishing industry. “Difficult books for difficult people,” a young colleague suggested when we began an ARC-funded “Thesis to Book” project. If a publisher would use a marketing slogan like that, we’d be in a different world. Smart books for smart readers might get through a marketing department, but I suspect it’d be because “smart” has come to say more about style than substance.
At the University of Sydney we offered seminars for people wanting to “write out” from the academy; for a masterclass with 20 places we had 120 applications. For many, probably most, of these extremely bright, extremely interesting young scholars, it was the first time they’d focused on writing – that is, on the practical as well as intellectual issues that arise from the choice of words, the articulations of voice, the projection of self, the power of narrative. Creative-writing students get plenty of this, and in my (possibly jaundiced) view, often don’t have a lot to write about. Sophisticated writing, but not much substance. Here, it was the other way round. Here were young thinkers doing innovative and valuable research, with minds capable of discrimination and judgement. This, surely, is ground we should look to for a next generation to keep alive the connection between “intellectual” and ”public”. From where I have stood these last two years, I can say that there is no shortage of potentially good writers and thinkers. I see them, I know them, I talk to them. They give me hope.
But there’s a snag, and in one way or another it was pointed to at each of these events. Every person in those seminars and masterclasses was acutely aware of what was at stake if they took a path that, in terms of academic advancement, is a byway, if not a dead end. Even those who want a life as a writer as much as a career as a scholar – and didn’t see the two as separate – knew they couldn’t let their standing drop in the contest for jobs and grants. The university sector is where they think, and hope, they’ll find the time and the resources to do the writing as well as the research they want to do; and it’s where they think they’ll get the recognition and authority they need to speak out. Given the bureaucratisation of academic life, these propositions may both be problematic. But think of a better idea. A publisher’s advance for an untried non-fiction writer is unlikely to be more than a very few thousand. There’s always the hope – the fantasy – that one might be picked up (notice the passive voice) by a UK and/or US publisher, but if they’re offering big money, they’ll want to recoup it, and we’re back to the colour-supplement problem. Money, as Virginia Woolf famously wrote in 1929, has a great deal to do with what gets written and by whom.
Unlike writing that’s oriented out from the academy, academic writing is fostered and rewarded within the university system. And with small, specialised audiences, it’s in a position to take full advantage of e-publishing and print-on-demand: academic journals have been given new life by new technologies. In a highly competitive environment, there’s a lot to keep young academics confined in this economy, with its specialised vocabulary and protocols of writing. Fellow academics are not always kind about books that can be dismissed as “paperback” – meaning popular, and therefore compromised. As the humanities find themselves pinched for funding and undervalued – even under threat – in a neo-conservative political climate, the impulse is towards increased abstraction and specialisation, as if worth equates with the abstruse. It is a minority voice within that says both ways of writing matter, and that a route to public understanding and valuing of the humanities might be outwards rather than inwards. Academic writing might have its own very specific ways of proceeding, but this should not take from its significance as intellectual ground we can all benefit from.
From the point of view of the academy, there is the rarely asked question of what it means that this “retreat” into specialisation has happened alongside the “vulgarisation” of the market. If the implications of this double movement don’t get thought out, the humanities risk remaining in a double bind that fuels anxiety about popularising on the one side, and about academic obfuscation on the other – leaving the “public” and the “intellectual” to drift further apart.
Leaving aside considerations that have to do with earning a living and maintaining research standing – let alone the question, which could be an essay of its own, of young women in their thirties wanting to fit babies into the equation – I see talented researchers who have every potential and every desire to become good writers, but may never close the gap between “potential” and “good”. It’s not that they can’t write – they’ve been writing their way through four undergraduate and three postgraduate years – it’s that they’ve been trained to write in ways that use highly specialised vocabulary, that efface the personal and flatten the voice, that avoid narrative in deference to the theories and methodologies of the social sciences. Academic training prepares young people to speak within their discipline, but does not, of itself, give them the kind of confidence that’s required to speak outside, to take those research and analytical tools and turn them in other directions, to engage with readers as intelligent and as critical as them. At its most challenging, this is a readership that might read them alongside Hilary Spurling, say, on Matisse, or Robert Fiske on the Middle East, or an AS Byatt novel. How do you hold your own in that company? How do you even begin?
In his 1993 Reith lectures, Edward Said made the sharp observation that while academics speak from a ground of expertise, the public writer has to speak both as expert and as amateur; it is as amateur that he engages with the reading public through “personal inflection and private sensibility”, thereby leaving himself open to academic disdain (and envy?). It is an unsettled and unsettling role, Said says, and it does not sit easily with academic ideas of professionalism. The complex psychology at play can lead to a turning away from these issues within the academy, as if the question itself is distasteful.
My own experience of the university during the last two years, though working with the best and the most creative, and with colleagues I consider friends, has been double-edged. The thirty-somethings in our projects have been, and are, a joy; I learn more from them than I am able to give. But despite the calibre, even brilliance, of many of its inhabitants, the bureaucratised university is not a creative place: too much is in the hands of those who stand on the bare ground of hierarchy, cost-saving and procedure. Dorothy Green, who taught me a great deal and is insufficiently remembered for the intellectual she was, saw this coming with the first of the Dawkins cuts that ushered in what Inga Clendinnen calls the Age of Iron. “Cuts to education budgets,” Green wrote back in the ’80s, “can be as effective as the nocturnal visits of secret police.”
“The solution isn’t going to come from the universities,” says Michael Heyward, publisher at Text, in answer to my queries. “That’s flogging a dead horse. What we need is more publishers who are independent, more people who regard it as a vocation. It’d be hard to find a culture that cares less about publishing as a career, or the value of imprints. And think,” he says, “how it’d soften the situation if writers in their thirties had publishers who could give them confidence that their work would be picked up, engaged with, read well, brought to readers, believed in, encouraged. People would give up a certain amount of security for that.”
There’s always a risk, he says, in publishing someone new and untried; when he does, he needs to have confidence in the person as both writer and independent thinker. He doesn’t take much from the universities. His list is made up of people who are “dissenters” or ambivalent when it comes to the academy, which Heyward sees as increasingly conformist and unadventurous. He reminds me about The Treason of the Clerks, Julien Benda’s once famous treatise, published in 1927, against the intellectuals who betrayed their vocation for the passions of political interest, the intellectuals who did their masters’ bidding. In a postmodern age, it’s hard to share Benda’s notion of a universal truth and disinterested scholarship, and yet his warnings of “the cult of success” have a powerful resonance.
On a more practical level, Heyward agreed with me that the university has been (and, even in its postmodern incarnation, will continue to be) an essential training ground for the learning of intellectual habits of mind. He once taught Latin at the University of Melbourne. But he became an editor, a writer, and then a publisher, by making the leap and doing it. He edited Scripsi with Peter Craven, he was edited by Robert McCrum for The Ern Malley Affair (1993), and he now has an enviable list and sufficient independence to publish in accordance with his “completely old-fashioned” values, such as not costing editing against books, so that each can have the attention it needs.
His conviction and enthusiasm are contagious. I put down the phone with a cheer. But from where we stand, right now, his vision for a publishing industry based on vocation can seem, on reflection, as much a dream as my fading hopes of the university.
Gideon Haigh, who is 40 and has written more than 20 books, didn’t go to university. At 18, he didn’t want to; he wanted to leave home and get a job. He tells me that he believed in Harry Truman’s motto: ”My advice to young people is to decide what they want to do, and then go out and do it.” So Haigh joined the Age. “Soon after, I was sent to write about business, about which I knew nothing – somehow, though, I wasn’t self-conscious enough to be afraid. At 20, I was approached to write my first book, covering the takeover tussle for control of BHP.” Put like that, it sounds easy, a dream run. The doing of it took guts and initiative (my words, not his), and it also took a lot of reading and a lot of writing. It meant producing (his word) just about every day.
“When I returned from a couple of years in the UK in 1990, I was rehired by the Age and let loose in the newsroom without any particular brief or any editor to account to. I basically indulged all my interests: history, literature, politics, economics. I did profiles. I did investigations. No one bothered me,” Haigh says. “I took that attitude to the Independent Monthly and then the Australian, where I wrote as I pleased, in every section, for every editor, and nobody got in my way, providing I produced – which I always did. In hindsight – I didn’t really appreciate it at the time – these were incomparably rare opportunities. Newsrooms are more rigid these days. Everyone has titles and reporting lines. Headcounts are an obsession.”
Today, Haigh says, he wouldn’t have got the first interview without a journalism or media degree. He is not an admirer of that route into journalism, and dislikes the emphasis on career and individual advancement that he sees in young journalists, and in the system they work for. “The stories,” he says, “are a means to the end of getting noticed, being promoted … cultivating a persona, becoming a name.” Haigh has been freelance since 1995.
Talking to people for this essay reminded me of something Christopher Bollas wrote about the nature of generations as each finds its own mode of expression and idiom. He points to the fact that generations do not fall seamlessly from parent to child to grandchild. In between the (roughly) twenty-five years that separate that lineage, there’s always an intervening half-generation, and it is there, he thinks, that the greatest violence is to be found, and the least understanding. Think of the bad blood between boomers and the half-generation younger that has resented boomers’ numbers and their disinclination to die off. (They’ve got a point.) It is a reminder from an intellectual that the way in which we see is determined by where we stand.
Just about everyone I spoke to who’s in their thirties raised the question of the current state of thinking among those ten to fifteen years their junior – who, they say, do not read. It is no longer a habit ingrained from childhood. Paranoia about Google and the MP3 player, they say, is not so far off the mark. The thirty-somethings who teach in undergraduate courses see a radical shift since their day, when books were still central to their sense of themselves as students and citizens, let alone intellectuals in the making. They ask if we are reaping the fruits of postmodernism. Is truth, even a relative truth, any longer a concept for those who’ve grown up in an era of overt political and corporate dishonesties, the corruptions of language and the hectoring polemic media pundits?
Are we reaping the fruits of an era of affluence and entitlement, when a degree is expected to result in a career and a career in advancement, as if by right? Have we lost the capacity for hard graft and the notion of apprenticeship? Are we losing the concept of a common good, or civic duty? They say my emphasis on structures is misplaced if we’re losing an attitude of mind, a common language that could make use of them.
There’s a lot to support the view of Western culture as increasingly narcissistic, and the question that frightens me is that if, as a culture, we lower our tolerance for the demands we make of ourselves, and that are made of us, in favour of the quick fix of the immediate and the reassuring, what then for the nation’s reading? Those who embrace the new world of the blogosphere say that there’s plenty of reading and writing going on – it’s just not in books. The twenty-somethings, they argue, are making their own interventions into public culture in ways that go against the grain.
Although I share the sense of a tide running out, taking with it ground that once seemed solid, I am not as gloomy as the gloomier of my young interlocutors. And, despite what they say, it’s because of them that I’m not. I see an optimism of spirit in them, and a great deal of energy. They are not nihilists. They are working for and from the ground they recognise as under threat. They are lateral and imaginative in the way they deal with the bureaucratic impediments that have me wanting to throw up my hands and shout. It’s their irrepressibility that stays with me. I think, can the creative and thinking mind be so easily cancelled out? It survived the assaults and book-burnings of the twentieth century, the many announcements of the end of books. It might be a form of cowardice of the no-longer-young to keep faith with the creative impulse in the human spirit. Or the naivety of a boomer who never recovered from the new world built for us; entitlement isn’t new. Or it might be the result of being old enough to see undergraduates grow up.
Age does count for something in intellectual life.
I ask Gideon Haigh about mentors. “Absolutely,” he replies, and immediately names Malcolm Schmidtke, the Age’s business editor when Haigh was starting out. “He focused on one thing only: getting the best out of everyone who worked for him,” Haigh says. “It sounds straightforward, but it’s not. Journalism is an egocentric vocation. Everyone hankers for recognition. Malcolm is an amazing, indestructible exception to this. He put his own needs last in everything he did. He managed downwards, for his people, not upwards, to endear himself to superiors. He was also absolutely honest, never feared to tell you if you were wrong, but stood behind you like Mr Winslow when he thought you were right.”
It’s that combination of toughness and backing that is needed in any form of learning, and most writers and intellectuals will immediately tell you who helped lay the path for them. I know how much is not lost when Haigh, in answer to my next question, says that yes, he’s in contact with younger journalists, and works with younger writers on their books. Or when I see one of the thirty-something tutors in a café, huddled over an essay with an undergraduate. Learning happens in relationships, in the space between two people at different points on the same path. It happens in various relationships, not just one. It may skip generations. Haigh talks also of Geoffrey Blainey.
It happens with those we read as well as with those who sit with us, elbow to elbow, over our manuscripts. It happens especially in reading. It happens with the editor who puts blue lines through your fine works and trusts you with a difficult story. It happens when a publisher takes apart a paragraph and rejoices at what you are saying. It happens when someone you admire picks up your every mistake, as Dorothy Green did for me, and then tells you to trust yourself and not look over your shoulder. The strange alchemy that happens one-on-one can’t be replaced by a course. You don’t learn journalism, and you don’t learn to write in the classroom, unless you’re exceptionally lucky and are taught by someone who has a confident voice beyond the pack, and who also has the time (that rare commodity) to sit with you, page by page.
Time was much on the minds of the over-fifties I consulted for this essay. They learned their trade when there was a spaciousness both in the universities and in publishing. This was a word they used. Some warned against the dangers of lament; others remembered the tough training they got from the literary editors of newspapers who took them on as reviewers, and reminded me that that too, is a harder gig for a postgraduate to get these days. And it’s worth remembering that twenty years ago Australian publishing was a small industry indeed; in bald figures, there were a fraction of the opportunities that there are now. But all agreed that for them there was time; there was latitude in the years that could be taken for research, the journey could be travelled for its own value, with all its detours and byways, and there was rarely the felt pressure of money on the editing process. There was once the possibility – the respected possibility – of a book taking five, ten, or twenty years. Not now, under a regime of publish-or-perish.
Tom Griffiths, who has made his reputation with meaty, readable books, including the prize-winning Hunters and Collectors (1996), is a prominent champion of writing out from the humanities. He’s one of the people who helps me keep some sort of faith in the structures available to us within the universities. He had the good fortune, he says, to be taught by Greg Dening at the University of Melbourne, back in the ’70s. From him he learned a teaching style that he takes into his work at the ANU, where Dening now plays a role of “intellectual grandfathering”. Griffiths thinks that at the Research School of Social Sciences, where he is head of the history program, they are providing a nurturing environment that is better than it ever was.
What he and Dening represent in this debate is a voice for the dialogic and conversational, for a way of conceiving intellectual life that cuts against the defensive and “gladiatorial” tendencies within the academy. Dening makes the radical move, in his celebrated retreats for writers, of inviting participants to begin “by plumbing the depths of our own plagiarism”. A dangerous word. What he means, of course, isn’t our deceitful pinching of other people’s words, but our intellectual debts. Giving them their full due is part of the dialogue of intellectual life, the ground from which a writer can understand, as Dening puts it, the ethnography of our own minds.
The shift of stance that Dening is asking for here is as much emotional as it is intellectual. It raises the larger question of where, as writers, we speak from. What is behind us? What do we carry with us, and what do we make our own? As Judith Brett has noted, “Always seeking the approval of a higher authority, the academic writer endlessly defers responsibility.” It’s a way of avoiding dialogue “as an adult amongst other adults, with all the acceptance of mutual imperfection which this implies”. Joan Didion, writing of her university days before she found what is commonly called a writer’s voice, spoke of travelling on forged papers: that sense that the ways we have been given to speak, the forms of authority and authenticity that are available to us, even if they’re earned, remain somehow borrowed.
It’s the feeling I had as a student, as if I was always on the edge of being found out. For what? In those days we had invigilated exams; the forged papers I was travelling on were not the sort that could be presented in court. I travelled on with them, through a PhD, all the way to my first book, the one edited by George Munster. I learned a great deal on the way, and accumulated many an intellectual debt, but I always had this weird sensation that it wasn’t quite me. It was only with Poppy in 1990 that I felt I understood the difference between a voice that is given and a voice that is gained.
“There’s much pain in finding one’s own style,” Greg Dening has written. “Ask a pianist, a springboard diver. A ballet dancer.”
Dorothy Green, who, as I say, taught me a great deal, used to insist that thinking and feeling must be brought together, that true intellectual work required both: thinking must be fully felt, and feeling must also be thought. It was a challenge she threw in more than one direction. To the old masculinist university of her pre-feminist prime, and to the aspects of feminism that swung the pendulum back towards a valorisation of feeling, as if that in itself was sufficient to understanding. That was the hard lesson, and getting the relationship between thinking and feeling right on the page is one I have yet to achieve to a level of satisfaction that would be hers as well as mine. I think of her often as I watch the strange manifestations of both – or perhaps neither – in a populist climate that has us running on manufactured emotion and closed-down thinking. If ever they were out of balance, it is now; if ever we needed a critical intelligentsia, good universities, a strong publishing industry, challenging readers …
As I try to make sense of these reflections, this essay of thoughts and feelings, and as I try to make connections between disconnection, and understand my own insistent impulse to hold onto the structures that have served us in the past, it’s Dorothy Green I turn to. I have gone back especially to Writer, Reader, Critic, which puts the reader in the centre of the frame, and was published the year she died. Her funeral, by the way, was on the day the ground troops went into Iraq at the end of the first Gulf War. Her coffin was carried from the chapel at Duntroon by the cadets she had taught – in her most important work, she said, talking literature with soldiers – and I swear that at least one of them was crying.
It was Green’s firm belief that it is good readers who make good writers, and not the other way round. She didn’t only mean that a writer learns from reading the great writers who have gone before. She meant that it is in the reading, and in the understanding that readers and reading bring to the intellectual life of a society, that the writers are bred. A dynamic relationship between reader-as-citizen and writer-as-citizen travels both ways.
None of us should forget Sartre’s dictum that reading is the “exercise in generosity”. Good writing, let alone a critical intelligentsia, cannot thrive – cannot exist? – without readers who are active in the exchange, generous in the sense of meeting the writer on, and from, robust ground. The “literary object,” Sartre said, “is a peculiar top which exists only in movement. To make it come into view a concrete act called reading is necessary, and it lasts only as long as this act can last. Beyond that, there are only black marks on paper.”
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I heard a story on the way to work this morning. This story starts out like many stories about software projects start out: with a weird specification.
Of course, I'm talking about 601 Lexington Avenue, also known as Citigroup Center, in New York City. And it's a true story.
When the building now identified as 601 Lexington Avenue was conceived, there was one problem. On the plot of land where it was to be built, there was already a church. Good news was the church let them use the land. Since the church building was fairly small, they could build however they wanted as long as the church remained intact and in place, with no connection to the new building.
If you want to fill a square plot of land with a skyscraper and there's a small church in the way, there's one easy solution: either build around it and waste space, or … build over it. Put four solid pillars in the corners of the building to raise it up above the church.
The problem with 601 Lexington Avenue was that the church was in the corner of the plot, so they couldn't put pillars there.
It was decided to move the pillars away from the corners of the building and into the middle of the sides. This gives the building a very rickety look, but it can be made structurally sound with solid engineering work. And it looks really cool from the ground.
To hold the building up, it was fitted with load-bearing, upside-down, stacked chevrons on each side. Basically giant versions of the letter V that transfer weight from the corners onto the sides, distributing it over the pillars. This is both good design and cool engineering.
The building was also made light. A light building is, perhaps contrary to intuition, easier to topple over. The reason is Newtonian physics: the more mass something has, the harder it is to get it moving. This was a cutting edge building though, so they had technically impressive measures in place to prevent it from swaying too much in the wind. (When your office sways in the wind, two things happen: 1. You get motion sick, and 2. You want to call your mother because you think solid buildings aren't supposed to sway in the wind.)
This was a building kind that had never been attempted before, so of course they rigorously tested the design. They checked that it lived up to all kinds of security codes with ample safety margins. They did this both through physical experiments with models and by doing the maths.
One of those building codes say that if your building can take winds head-on with a decent safety margin, they can also take winds on a corner. Of course they can; buildings are strongest at the corners. Everyone knows that. Corners have the support of not only one, but two walls.
So they tested the ability of the new 601 Lexington Avenue skyscraper to take winds head-on, and it passed with flying colours.
Since this odd building was structurally sound, it was built. The contractor who built it – Bethlehem Steel, a name you might recognise from Mad Men – made an observation on how they could save money on the building. They called the responsible engineer, and told them they had run the maths on their side too, and if they replaced some welds with bolts, they'd still follow building codes with ample margins. They'd get the same thing, except much cheaper.
The engineer gave them the go-ahead. Not that it matters, because it was such an obvious optimisation anyway. The call was mostly out of courtesy.
Remember how the maths based on building codes gave them ample safety margins? Remember how a corner is the strongest part of a building?
Not this one.
With the pillars on the edges, the V-shaped load distributors, and the light mass of the building, the corners are the weakest part of the building. The safety margins in the original calculation were still so good it would have worked, though. The straw that broke the camel's back was the optimisation of switching out stronger welded joints for weaker bolted joints.
This was not discovered until the building had been standing for a year. But it was clear as day: the building would topple over on average after somewhere between 16 and 55 years (the higher number is assuming the anti-wind-sway technology is powered on, which is not as likely as you'd think in a strong storm where the risk of city-wide blackout was determined to be significant).
It was therefore predicted 601 Lexington Avenue would after just a few years come crashing down on downtown New York City, taking several other skyscrapers and, more importantly lives, with it. It was only waiting for a storm strong enough to hit it diagonally.
Any software engineers reading this will nod quietly in recognition. This is exactly the kind of thing that happens when you try to build something complex that hasn't been attempted before. A series of independently sound design decisions can lead to catastrophe. Doubly so when the original requirements contain special cases.
The reason I call this engineering fault a "bug" is that it arises the same way other bugs do. I've often heard people ask "how come software contains so many bugs and building projects never do?" and to an extent it's true: the quicker turn-around time for software (you can just deploy a new version in place of the old one) makes it less economical to thoroughly test software. But there's another big reason why software deals in bugs.
Software is a very young field. Almost everything we software engineers do is a cutting-edge project in some sense. Of course there are exceptions, such as the many CRUD apps that get created, but most of my work is about building new things according to unique requirements from the customer. When you attempt stuff that hasn't been attempted before, bugs happen. 601 Lexington Avenue bears witness to that.
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ATHENS, OH -September 18, 2007- LibLime, the leader in open-source solutions for libraries, announced today that the Canada/Manitoba Business Service Centre in Manitoba, Canada has selected LibLime's Koha Classic Hosted solution. Koha is the first and most widely deployed open-source integrated library system (ILS).
Oliver Bernuetz, Head of Library Services at the Centre, says that Canada/Manitoba Business Service Centre (CMBSC) selected Koha to reduce costs and take advantage of the user-centric development model. "Price was certainly a consideration. It would cost thousands more to get all the features of Koha with a proprietary system. More importantly though, are the possibilities with Koha. The idea of being able to get desired changes incorporated without having to persuade an ILS vendor of their need is great," says Bernuetz.
Like many corporate and government libraries, CMBSC opted for LibLime's Koha Classic Hosted solution. "The hosted LibLime option was also a major consideration as it removes the need for our own on-site server." The solution will be hosted at LibLime's Toronto data center.
Since Koha's interfaces are entirely web-based, CMBSC users and staff will now be able to access the reference library catalog from the comfort of their own office or home. Their system will go live in September 2007.
About the Canada/Manitoba Business Service Centre
The Canada/Manitoba Business Service Centre is a partnership between the Government of Canada and the Province of Manitoba. CMBSC delivers a wide range of business related services in Manitoba on behalf of 38 federal government departments and organizations, 13 provincial government departments and five private sector partners. CMBSC Reference Library has one of the Canada's most extensive collections of business, trade and industrial publications. They also offer video and audio tapes, magazines, periodicals, newspapers, CD-ROMs, databases and directories, free of charge.
Since it was first put into production in early 2000, Koha has enabled new realities of open access, affordability, and free innovation for hundreds of libraries around the world. Koha has lived up to its name, which means ‘Gift' in the Maori language of New Zealand. From the outset, many libraries understood the power of this gift. They downloaded it, they installed it, they changed it, and they contributed their solutions back to the library community.
To learn more about the Koha project, visit:
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As the leader in open-source solutions for libraries, LibLime offers a refreshing alternative to expensive proprietary software. LibLime's mission is to make open-source software accessible to libraries by offering affordable and customizable open-source library technology solutions, such as Koha and Evergreen. LibLime also provides services on these software products including: migration assistance, staff training, and software maintenance, support, and development.
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COOK COUNTY, Ill. – Cook County Public Health leaders discussed the county’s new mitigation order and answered questions about the current COVID-19 surge.
Dr. Rachel Rubin said in Cook County, they’re seeing between 10,000 and 12,000 new cases diagnosed every single day.
“I think we’re really teetering on the brink right now,” Dr. Rubin said. “The basic point is that we’re trying to keep everybody safe, we’re trying to save lives with this added mitigation.”
Cook County’s new mitigation order requires everyone over the age of 5 show proof of full vaccinations where food or drink are served or fitness activities. There are some new exceptions, including children in sports.
“Those 18 years old or younger that are involved in sports related activities are exempt from that activity because we are expecting them to follow the state’s all sports guidance from the Illinois State Board of Education,” Dr. Rubin said.
When asked about the current tally of omicron cases versus delta cases in the county, Dr. Rubin said since specimens need to be sequenced, there’s a lag in information.
“Right now, there’s very few specimens that are being genotyped,” she said. “But only a very small handful, under 10 percent of the positive specimens are being sent on to be further sequenced, so you actually know what the variant is.”
For those that are not following the county’s vaccine mitigation order, the Department of Public Health has an online form where people can report those businesses.
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Law of the River documents from Reclamation: Managing Water in the West. This is the fourth in a series of volumes chronicling the history of the use and management of the Colorado River.
The print volume is in the library's Government Documents section (lower level) at I 27:81:C 71/. Along with the three previous volumes, it is available for browsing and searching electronically here. Selected documents are also available on the Department of Interior's Bureau of Reclamation web page.
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1000, rue des Eperonniers, 58
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Joachim Lelewel at rue des Eperonniers
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This workshop focuses on the 3D shapes of molecules, what the word ‘chiral’ means, the importance of chiral molecules in biology, and about the resources available to research chemists looking at proteins, in particular current research focused on the main protease in SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the current pandemic.
Chirality in therapeutic drug molecules
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KS5: Students should be familiar with skeletal formulae and the functional groups encountered at GCSE.
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This week a special movie aired in theaters across the country. I wish I could have gone to see it. My heart has been feeling heavy with the sadness in the world. I’ve been reading articles and reports about what’s going on outside the world I’m currently living in as an LDS Missionary.
This article tells the story of this film:
Rescuing Children from Sex Slavery: One Mormon’s Inspired Mission
by Jamie Armstrong | Feb. 27, 2015
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article addresses the atrocity of child sex slavery—one of the fastest growing and most lucrative criminal industries in the world today. While we have made every effort to avoid graphic language, this article might be disturbing for some readers.
On a balmy February afternoon in the poverty-stricken country of Haiti, Timothy Ballard is thrown to the ground and handcuffed by local law enforcement. Lifting his head from the asphalt, he watches as the woman who just sold him two young children—a brother and sister ages 2 and 3—for $15,000 apiece is hauled away by police.
Little did the woman know that Ballard is a former CIA and Homeland Security agent who was working with the Haitian government in an undercover operation that would liberate 28 children from her “orphanage.” Little did she know that Ballard would go on to rescue more than 200 children from human traffickers in 2014 alone.
Ballard describes himself as a modern-day abolitionist and is doing everything in his power to educate the public about the little-acknowledged plague of human trafficking in society.
“We go about our lives thinking we have eradicated slavery, but it’s bigger than ever,” he says. “There are more slaves today than all the slaves in 300 years of the transatlantic slave trade.” In fact, human rights organizations agree there are at least 21 million victims of human trafficking in the world today, including 2 million children. Rescuing these children has become Ballard’s mission in life—a mission he believes is inspired of the Lord.
Into the Darkness
“I didn’t run into this line of work heroically with my sword unsheathed,” he clarifies. “I went in kicking and screaming.”
As a government agent, Ballard had been trained to fight terrorism, so he was surprised when his boss specifically requested that he help form a child crimes unit.
“I told him no,” he recalls. “It’s the one thing I wouldn’t do. It’s the worst possible thing anyone can see. Who knows how that would affect you?”
But his boss insisted that Ballard’s LDS faith would help strengthen him against the horrific crimes he would be facing.
“He felt my religious background would be a protection for me,”Ballard says.
After fasting and praying with his wife, Katherine, the couple felt strongly that the answer was “yes.” “The very reason I said no at first is the very reason we came to the decision to say yes—because we have children.”
So Ballard began his job as an undercover operative who assumed the role of pedophile or child trafficker. It wasn’t long after his first case, which led to the rescue of a 5-year-old boy, that he again doubted if he could withstand the emotional, psychological, and spiritual toll.
“This little boy was being violated in the worst possible way,” he recalls. “I was the first agent on the scene, and he jumped into my arms and wouldn’t let go. I came home that night and collapsed on the floor and cried like a baby.”
Ballard continues, “I told my wife, ‘I can’t do this.’ These children are being kidnapped and raped. There is nothing worse on earth. There is nothing worse in hell.” But he felt a powerful confirmation that this was what he was supposed to do. “I made a commitment to God and to that little boy that I would do everything I could, even if it killed me.”
So that’s exactly what he did for the next 12 years.
As a government agent, Ballard could only work cases if a US citizen was involved. “There are limited resources,” he explains. “I don’t fault the government—it’s just the way it is.”
However, Ballard’s frustration grew unbearable as he infiltrated child trafficking rings only to be forced to leave innocent victims behind.
“I’ve had cases where I knew where the kids were, but I couldn’t get them out because there was no US connection,” he says. “I couldn’t take it anymore.”
He continues, “I had several very profound spiritual experiences that made it clear to me that I was to do something more in this field. I started getting powerful feelings that my family needed to leave California and move to Utah, but we had no idea why we were supposed to go.”
So Ballard and his wife went to the temple for guidance. The next morning, in what Ballard describes as a “spiritual download,” he received a clear and undeniable answer: “Find the lost children.”
“I knew exactly what that meant. I was to find those kids who were out of our jurisdictional reach by starting a private, nonprofit organization. I didn’t know how, but something in Utah would lead to this.”
The family moved to Utah in the summer of 2012, and soon everything fell into place for Ballard to found Operation Underground Railroad, which specializes in rescuing children trapped in slavery.
“Before I left the government, I called all my contacts in other countries. I asked if they would still let me come in and operate privately, and they all said yes.”
So the father of six assembled a team of former Navy Seals, ex-CIA agents, and other operatives with unique skill sets. Despite not knowing where the money would come from, networking and word of mouth quickly led to enough donations to begin operations in January of 2014.
“Even as the money was dropping, I felt like Jonah—I wanted to run and hide. But it got to the point that as hard as it was to walk down this unknown path, not taking it became scarier. I became petrified at the thought of sitting down with the Lord and explaining why I didn’t do what He had asked of me.”
Ballard’s team consists of people of all faiths, but many are LDS, including childhood friend and former Navy Seal Dutch Turley, who serves as vice president of Rescue Operations. Former US diplomat and intelligence officer Matt Osborne, who serves as vice president of Foreign Missions and Intelligence in the organization, is also LDS. In fact, Osborne joined the Church two years ago because of his friendship with Ballard in graduate school.
“Tim bore his testimony to me and planted the seed,” he says. “I investigated off and on for over a decade before I put Moroni’s promise to the test and got a response that was overwhelming.”
It was Ballard’s same conviction of heart that convinced Osborne to leave behind a stellar career in government to join Operation Underground Railroad. “There was something about what he said and the way he said it,” Osborne recalls. “At the end of the day, I can say I did this for the right reason—for the possibility of doing good. That’s what ultimately led me to jump.”
According to Osborne, having a team of people who sincerely desire to be humble and righteous has made all the difference.
“We pray constantly,” he says. “We pray for protection. We pray for guidance—to find the children, to find the honest government officials in other countries. It’s very difficult to know whom to trust.”
“We aren’t a vigilante group, and we never try to force things to happen,” says Turley. “We do everything we can, but things will happen on the Lord’s time—that’s when it is the most productive.”
“Some of the most spiritual moments of my life have happened while sitting across the table from a child trafficker,” Ballard says. “I feel the Spirit with me in those moments of complete darkness.”
Operation Triple Take
Ballard’s team found tremendous success on nearly a dozen operations last year, but the crowning achievement of Operation Underground Railroad in 2014 occurred on October 11, when, in cooperation with the Colombian government, they executed the largest-known human trafficking bust to date.
“We performed three operations within an hour of each other in three Colombian cities: Cartagena, Armenia, and Medellín,” says Osborne. “They resulted in the rescue of 123 victims and the arrest of a dozen criminals. The traffickers [in each city] were not connected, but we wanted to take them down at the same time so we could keep the element of surprise.”
Ballard, who served a mission in Chile and speaks fluent Spanish, participated in the Cartagena operation, just off the coast in the Rosario Islands. In a dramatic sting, he posed as an American businessman who wanted to rent a beach house and throw an elaborate party for his friends—complete with children for their “entertainment.”
Ballard had originally arranged for the traffickers to bring 20 children at $300 apiece. When he learned the traffickers wanted to build a child sex hotel on the island, though, he saw the opportunity to rescue 30 more. So Ballard asked a friend in the real estate business to pose as a potential investor.
“Mark* (name has been changed) is a successful real estate mogul. He can talk the talk, so we knew he would be perfect for this mission,” Ballard says. “I told the traffickers they would have to show us bigger numbers before Mark would be interested in investing, so the traffickers arranged to bring all the children they had to the party—even those still being ‘groomed,’ or prepared for life in the sex trade.” This included four virgins as young as 11 years old that came with a hefty price tag of $1,000 each.
The children were brought by boat to the island. With hidden cameras rolling, money exchanged hands, and a Colombian operative gave the signal for law enforcement to make their move. But there was a snag.
“Agents were supposed to storm the beach within five minutes of the signal, but it took 45 minutes for them to get there,” Mark recalls. “I thought, ‘What am I supposed to do now? It’s time for the party to start.’”
In an effort to stall the traffickers and keep them at the table, he started drawing up a business plan for their hotel. “Right at the top of the paper, I had written the cost of a child. It was sickening,” he says. “But it worked. By the end, they were arguing over who would get what percentage.”
Finally, 30 Colombian agents hit the beach and stormed the house.
One of the hardest parts for the undercover operatives is resisting the urge to comfort the children. Instead, they allow the children to believe they are pedophiles to maintain the integrity of the mission.
“When the takedown happens, we’re arrested along with the bad guys so we don’t blow our cover,” says Osborne.
In this instance, however, someone outside the team told the children that the operatives were the good guys, and as Ballard’s team left the island, they could hear the children cheering and singing and laughing. “It was very emotional,” says Osborne.
“There were Navy Seals in tears. It was a tender mercy that the Lord allowed Tim to have this connection with these kids on his last undercover mission.” (Ballard and Turley have since chosen to end their undercover work so they can bring more awareness to the public about modern-day slavery and raise donations for Operation Underground Railroad, but they are still deeply involved behind the scenes of each rescue mission.)
Three months after Operation Triple Take, Ballard returned to the streets of Colombia and began asking local traffickers if they could sell him a child for the night. “They told me, ‘Don’t you know? No one is going to sell you kids now. It’s too dangerous.’ We created a huge deterrent for the traffickers and scared off the sex tourism travelers,” he explains. “We rocked the whole country.”
Since October, Colombia has completed five operations of their own—and that is exactly what Operation Underground Railroad hopes every country will do. “Our goal is to work with these governments, teach them what they need to know, and show them that they can do this so they can have the confidence to do this without us,” says Turley. “We can’t save everyone, but as more countries join in the fight, we can make a huge difference.”
A Life of Freedom
The rescue missions don’t end at the arrests of the traffickers; a great deal of care is given to the children after they are freed.
“The most important part of the operation is the rehabilitation of the children,” says Osborne. “We partner with organizations who are skilled at that, and we screen reputable orphanages ahead of time, so when children are rescued they have somewhere safe to go. Unfortunately in many cases, family members are the ones who have sold these children into slavery, so they can’t go home. We want to keep the safety net as tight as possible so the victims never return to that way of life.”
“Every child is precious,” he says. “We can’t solve this problem overnight, but by just saving one child, we can give them back the life that God intended for them.”
As for the tiny brother and sister Ballard “purchased” in Haiti last February, the children’s parents couldn’t be located or identified. Ballard, who bonded with the siblings during the sting, couldn’t bear to leave them behind, so he and his wife are in the process of adopting them.
“They are already part of our family,” he says.
A Beacon for Change
In addition to executing rescue missions around the world, Ballard’s team is developing software that will track child pornography and lead law enforcement to the pornographers.
“The problem of child sex slavery is 100 percent the societal consequence of our pornographic world,” Ballard explains. “Pornography is a drug. Adult pornography is marijuana, and child pornography is the cocaine. When people move on to child pornography, eventually they want the real thing. This software will change everything.”
To date, Operation Underground Railroad has conducted rescue missions in Haiti, Guatemala, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Thailand, and the United States, but according to Ballard, this is just the beginning.
“We have been getting requests from governments all over the world,” he says. “We have several cases pending, and we never know when we’ll have to jump on a plane. It could be tomorrow. But my wife doesn’t even complain—she knows this is what we are meant to do.”
“The only thing that stands between evil taking over this world is good people who face their fears and take action,” says Mark. “People who do nothing allow evil to flourish. I can’t sit back and allow atrocities to happen. I’m not going to allow my fear to stop me from doing what is right.”
To donate to Operation Underground Railroad or learn more about the organization, visit ourrescue.org.
When Gerald Molen, Church member and Academy Award–winning producer of Schindler’s List, learned of Timothy Ballard’s efforts to rescue children from sex traffickers, he knew he had to capture the story for the big screen.
“We want to create awareness of this problem. I’m excited to help in the little way that I can,” he says.
With hidden cameras rolling on every Operation Undergound Railroad mission, Molen’s film crew captured powerful footage of the operations that not only makes for a compelling documentary but provides irrefutable evidence that leads to the conviction of child traffickers.
“The footage we shoot becomes an evidence package to help prosecute criminals,” says co-producer and director Darrin Fletcher.
“There’s no doubt when the judge sees that evidence. It seals the deal.”
“We’ve felt a hand on our shoulder guiding us the entire time,” says Chet Thomas, co-producer and director. “There’s a reason for this beyond a movie or a television series.”
Watch the official trailer below or visit theabolitionistsmovie.com for more information.
Timothy Ballard is the founder and CEO of Operation Underground Railroad. He is also the author of the best-selling book The Lincoln Hypothesis and the new book, The Washington Hypothesis. He will be a speaker at certain Time Out for Women events in 2016. Visit tofw.com to learn more.
Here is another article about one of these saviors, Dutch Turley, mentioned in the article above. He happens to be one of my Turley cousins. What he is doing makes me proud.
San Clemente man and team rescue kidnapped kids
Sept. 25, 2015 Updated 11:18 a.m.
The Orange County Register
Douglas “Dutch” Turley of San Clemente jumps rope with school children in Haiti. His group helped shut down an orphanage in Haiti that was selling children for $10,000 each.
COURTESY OF OPERATION UNDERGROUND RAILROAD
By FRED SWEGLES / STAFF WRITER
Douglas “Dutch” Turley of San Clemente is no stranger to danger. He is a leader with Operation Underground Railroad, a team that rescues kidnapped children from sex slavery around the world.
Turley, described by colleagues as a former Navy SEAL whose expertise is vital to O.U.R.’s mission, will be among the featured guests at O.U.R.’s fundraising gala at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 3 at the Laguna Cliffs Marriot in Dana Point. See ourrescue.org/events.
We asked him what it’s like saving children:
Q. How did you come to be a rescuer of enslaved children?
A. I have known O.U.R. CEO and Founder Tim Ballard for years through our government careers. We kept in close touch and one day Tim called to tell me that he was leaving Homeland Security and had an idea to create a private organization whose focus was to rescue children who were being force into sex slavery. I told him I was all in.
Q. How does it compare?
A. This is different from what SEALs generally do. Tim brought me up to speed on the unique details of this type of operation and the methods that we wanted to use. We typically go undercover to play the role of the American businessman traveling to purchase sex with children. Sex trafficking is an estimated $32 billion industry. We have little difficulty finding traffickers to offer us children for sex. Fortunately this has not been a significantly risky or combative approach. Our Jump Team is very skilled in keeping cover and disciplined focus. Our team must have a strong warrior mindset to create a persona that would put them in the character of evil. It is my job to ensure each of our jump team members are expertly trained and prepared to handle any situation we encounter while on a rescue mission.
Ultimately, it is very different from my time with the SEAL teams, but there are also many similarities, which my highly skilled training has prepared me for. I have to say that this work with O.U.R. is the most rewarding work I have ever done. I am still fighting bad guys, but I am seeing children rescued and that is an unbelievable feeling of pride and hope.
Q. How many missions?
A. O.U.R. Has rescued an estimated 300-plus victims and assisting with some 60 arrests. We have operated in 13 countries so far and plan to expand. What’s amazing is that in many of these countries, including the U.S., we have formed strong partnerships with these agencies who can now replicate the O.U.R. method and approach and they have continued to rescue victims, arrest perpetrators and impact the ease at which traffickers are doing business in their local communities. The continued effort is not represented in our statistics, but the change is being felt.
Q. Describe how it works.
A. O.U.R. develops intelligence on situations involving child sex trafficking and connects that intel with vetted agents. Each situation and location varies a little in details and approach.
While gathering intel, we also investigate the local process of handling victim services and recovery. We work to ensure that the victims are given the best opportunity and access to support and hope. All of this is developed prior to the rescue mission. If we don’t have a place set up for the children to go after they are rescued, we won’t do the rescue mission.
After an operation, we will stay on top of both the prosecution of the criminals and also the well-being of the children and do follow-up missions to visit the children and provide support and funds to aid in their recovery.
Q. What was the worst condition you encountered?
A. A. We shut down an orphanage in Haiti that was selling children out the back door for $10,000 each. Initially, I was so taken back that these women running the orphanage would do something like this. The situation these children were in is incomprehensible.No clothing, no beds – they slept on the cement floor. They ate flour and water.
We rescued 28 children in one day and placed them in reputable home. We did a follow-up mission only a few months later and visited the kids. This time, they weren’t scared and sad, but healthy and smiling. I was able to spend an afternoon with them delivering toys and playing games with them. It was an unbelievable feeling to know that only a few months ago they were in a dark place that could have potentially lead to a darker life. They were now so happy with light in their eyes. That’s the most amazing thing about my job. We saved 28 kids. To just change one child’s life is the most rewarding gift in the world.
Q. Does this take an emotional toll?
A. Of course it does. However, I am too invested in this cause to turn away from it now. This is the most important work I will ever do during my life.
Q. What do you do in San Clemente, outside of this?
A. I have an amazing family who I love spending time with when I’m not working. I love surfing, doing CrossFit and staying in shape. I will be racing in an Ironman in 2016 to raise awareness and funds for O.U.R. Orange County’s Premier Tri team ProEco is taking me under their wing and helping with the Ironman that I will be racing in. I am trying to raise $1,000 for every mile of the Ironman, which is 140.6 miles. My goal is to raise $140,600 to rescue children. I have a very active lifestyle and that’s what makes me happy.
Watch the movie trailer here:
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Iran agrees to revive gas pipeline project to Oman - IRNA
- Iran Islamic Rep
Iranian Oil Minister Javad Owji has agreed to revive a project for a pipeline to carry Iranian gas to Oman that's been stalled for almost two decades, the Iranian state news agency (IRNA) reported on Saturday.
Iran sits on one of the world's largest gas reserves, which Oman has been eyeing as it hopes to feed energy-intensive industries and liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants.
(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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I'm learning C# and am somewhat new to it, so please excuse my seemingly inane inquiry. I've worked with Java before, and I've noticed that C# projects likewise require a main() method in the main class.
What if I want to make a class that isn't a main class, but that I can import into one?
When I compile (through cmd using csc File.cs), the compiler complains that the.exe it would generate lacks a main() method. Is this to say that I was mistaken and that every class need a main() method, or that I'm compiling it incorrectly?
Perhaps the issue is in the code (as I'm relying on my Java syntactic expertise), which looks like this:
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Reduced Injuries and Injury Severity
One of the primary reasons that companies embark on ergonomics initiatives is because of employee injuries -- the number, the costs to treat, or the time work is lost due to them. Physical overexertion at work (the lifting, pushing, pulling, holding, carrying, or throwing of objects) continues to be the leading cause of disabling injuries and is a heavy financial burden to companies, estimated to be more than $13 billion annually just in direct costs.
Unfortunately, this accounts for only a portion of an injury's impact. A survey of industry managers found that the indirect costs of a workplace injury (e.g., work disruption, downtime, productivity loss, replacing the injured employee, training new employees, increased insurance premiums) averaged more than twice that of its direct costs.
Not surprisingly, workplace safety improvements typically reap considerable benefits, both to employees and to a company's bottom line. For every dollar spent on general safety enhancements, one report found the average return to be $4.41. More specifically, ergonomics-centered workplace interventions also improve safety considerably. For example, compiled data from 250 studies found the following benefits of ergonomics-based interventions:
- A 64% drop in the number of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)
- A 71% reduction in MSD injury rates
- 77% fewer lost workdays and 54% fewer restricted workdays
Contact Dr. Gary Allread, SRI-Ergonomics Program Director, to learn more:
- Phone: 614-292-4565
- Send email
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Last year at the New-York Historical Society, we opened the Center for Women’s History—the first initiative within the walls of a major U.S. museum dedicated to sharing the untold stories of women throughout American history. It’s been an honor to share stories on the life and legacies of leaders, from Billie Jean King to Harriet Tubman to the suffragists who worked tirelessly to secure the vote for New York women a century ago on November 6, 1917.
But when we look around the Museum, we find inspiring women in our midst not just from the past, but the present as well: Women comprise 62 percent of the staff at-large and 69 percent of our senior-level executives, including President and CEO Louise Mirrer and Board of Directors Chair Pam Schafler. We’re appreciative every day to be surrounded and led by ambitious, hard-working, and supportive leaders. To celebrate Women’s History Month, we asked some of our empowering women leaders to share their inspirations.
What Woman Inspires You?
**Vice President, Chief Historian, and Director, Center for Women’s History
In my work, I’m often asked to rattle off a list of “top forty” important or inspirational women. I avoid answering such questions not only because it’s impossible to delimit from a vast array of “sung” and “unsung” heroines, but because one doesn’t want to fall into the trap of suggesting that such a pantheon even exists, replacing a list of so-called “great men” with great women.
But in my personal life, the answer is easy: my mother. The oldest of eight children, she grew up in rural Philippines during the frightening and dramatic time of World War II and the Japanese occupation. Through sheer force of will and determination, she parlayed her substantial intellect into a full scholarship at the University of the Philippines in Manila—and ultimately a Fulbright grant for graduate study in public administration and social work in the United States. She worked as a social worker in anti-poverty programs in New York City in the 1960s and 1970s and rounded out her career as executive director of a social service institution that was established in the city in the early 19th-century.
There are so many challenges anyone encounters in life, but my mother never faced her particularly hard and potentially insurmountable ones with fear, but rather with great tenacity and optimism. She helped many people through their own struggles to help the world in a larger sense. But she also helped those closer to her: my father and me, of course, through her love, encouragement, and example, and her siblings, who, one by one, she supported to seek a better life in the United States and Canada.
**Vice President and Museum Director (formerly Curator of Decorative Arts)
While working as curator of decorative arts at New-York Historical, I had the extraordinary opportunity to immerse myself in the life and work of Clara Driscoll (1861-1944), a designer at Tiffany Studios who created many of the firm’s most iconic lamp designs. Clara’s intrepid spirit, her trailblazing work in a male-dominated field, and her resiliency in the face of obstacles have been a great inspiration to me. She defied the constraints of Victorian womanhood to forge a career as a single woman in New York City, resisted unfair labor practices, and fiercely defended her all-female department against attempts by male glassworkers to shut it down. Her breathtaking lampshade designs stand as a testament to the effectiveness of creativity, perseverance, and a bit of feisty good humor in the face of adversity.
Marci ReavenVice President for History Exhibitions
I met Emma Acevedo in the 1970s. This was during the fiscal crisis, when landlord abandonment and fires were destroying the Lower East Side and other neighborhoods around the city. I was making a documentary film with Beni Matias on housing organizing. Emma was saving her home. She and her family lived in a large building at 55 Avenue C. When the landlord stopped providing services, Emma stepped in and led her fellow tenants on a rent strike. After the landlord abandoned the building and the city became the new owner, the tenants association took over operations. Emma remained their irrepressible leader. “The landlord opposed the good work I was doing,” she told us on camera, speaking in Spanish. “But today, that same landlord is asking me to adopt him too!” Beni and I finished The Heart of Loisaida in 1979. Sadly, Emma died not so many years later.
**Vice President of Marketing and Communications
My maternal grandmother moved from Italy to Argentina with her family as a child. There, she met and married my grandfather, also Italian. My grandmother wanted to study but my grandfather preferred she stayed home and took care of their two daughters. Once my mother and my aunt moved out of the family home, my grandmother divorced my grandfather and enrolled in the university. She got a degree in psychology and worked as a journalist and opera critic. She wasn’t super nurturing as a grandmother in the traditional sense, but transmitted to us such a strong love for living as well as a boundless enthusiasm and appreciation for our talents and interests; her impact on my sister’s and my life has been central in who we are as women today. (And in case you’re curious about how the story ended: my grandparents remarried later in life, and both died in their 90s.)
Photo by Don Pollard
**Vice President for Public Programs
Isabella Rossellini is a great inspiration to me. Bursting with life and creativity, her latest book, My Chicken’s and I, displays her extraordinary mastery of storytelling with her delightful illustrations and writing, backed up by her keen observations and scientific knowledge. She’s a modern Renaissance woman with a career in acting, modeling, filmmaking, farming, and philanthropy. What next?
In fact, lucky me, we’re very excited to welcome her to the Museum this month during Women’s History Month! We hope you’ll join us to hear her inspiring story. Learn more.
Director, DiMenna Children’s History Museum
There were many historical names that come to mind, but we see everyday that there is still so much work to be done, so I want to celebrate to a contemporary woman as an example of what this work can look like: Serena Williams. First of all, Serena Williams is one of the greatest American athletes of all-time, and we are still seeing her compete at the same level as 1999, when she won her first Grand Slam. What other athlete has stayed at that level for that long? I have unending respect for the physical, mental, and intellectual effort she puts into her life’s work. And there is no question she is coming back after a difficult recovery from the birth of her daughter (in her mid-30s!). No one is talking about her retirement, rather—will she break the Grand Slam record? Moreover, I have unending respect for how she has functioned and flourished in a world that is not always comfortable with an athletic black woman who wins. She’s called out racism where she sees it in her sport, but she also forgives and moves past when when there is room. She, and her sister Venus, have fought for pay equity on the tour. To see women at this level in their field leveraging their power and influence for those coming up (and in respect of those who came before) is still not the norm. Serena Williams is a powerful reminder that as women, even our achievements and status do not always shield us from very real limitations in our world. And yet, we should persist!
Vice President for Education
What inspires me about Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg? She’s never done. When she is in the minority on a case ruling, she writes a passionate dissent to inform future judges (and historians). When she was diagnosed with cancer, she never missed a day on the bench and began exercising with a personal trainer—and now has a workout regimen that would knock me out. When it thunderstormed on the day she was to give a talk to teachers here at the Museum in 2015, she got on that plane from D.C. and was on stage to field their questions (which I got to facilitate!). All of this, and so much more, in pursuit of a greater good built on supreme self-confidence (pardon the pun, I couldn’t resist).
One of my favorite quotes of hers is, “I became a lawyer for selfish reasons. I thought I could do a lawyer’s job better than any other.” While this might smack of hubris to some of us, to me it reveals her uncommon strength and vision—for a young woman to believe in herself so unflinchingly is often considered remarkable even today, never mind when she first began her career in the 1950s. She has moved the needle on women’s rights (or, as she would put it, “the constitutional principle of the equal citizenship stature of men and women”) significantly in the direction of gender equity, often articulating that gender discrimination hurts women and men and, therefore, is not a “women’s issue.” And her icon status—unprecedented among Supreme Court justices—as the Notorious RBG continues to inspire girls across the country to join up, fight for a cause, and pursue greatness. These girls, in turn, will shape our nation far into the future. And still, she isn’t done.
Learn about more amazing women from the past and present at our Center for Women’s History, including our digital interactive exhibition “Women’s Voices,” special displays on tennis legend Billie Jean King, our 17-minute short film We Rise (narrated by Meryl Streep) about women’s activism in early 20th-century New York, our breathtaking Gallery of Tiffany Lamps, and immersive rotating exhibitions in the Joyce B. Cowin Women’s History Gallery. Plus, check out our blog, Women at the Center.
— Claire Lanier, New-York Historical Society
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Which are the Best Coolers?
The advantages and disadvantages of each cooler varies and depends really on what they are used for. Here, we briefly explore the different cooler types and give recommendations for choosing the right cool box to suit your needs.
The Most Important Models at a Glance:
1 Compressor Cool Boxes
Compressor coolers are connected to your 12 or 24 V on-board power supply. Many models can also be used with 230-volt shore power. In an evaporator, the refrigerant turns from a liquid into a gas. By extracting surrounding heat, it cools the area around it. The compressor circulates the refrigerant back into the evaporator and the refrigeration cycle starts again.
- Thumbs up: made with the latest technology and are very efficient in terms of energy consumption and cooling capacity. Work well, regardless of outside temperature.
- Thumbs down: Need to be powered by electricity. The compressor tends to be noisy. Weight and price are considerably higher than absorption coolers.
2 Passive Coolers
Passive coolers work without power and keep contents cold for short periods. Thick, insulating walls keep the cold in and warmth out. They're perfect for taking with you on your dinghy or when fishing.
- Thumbs up: No power supply necessary.
- Thumbs down: Keep food chilled for a short period of time only.
3 Thermo-Electric Cool Boxes
Thermo-electric coolers are also known as Peltier coolers. These coolers use a voltage to create a temperature difference, which results in cooling. The warm air is fed outside via a Peltier element in the cool box.
- Thumbs up: Extremely light and quiet. Can be operated in an upright position or lying on the side. Good price for relatively large cooling volume.
- Thumbs down: Require a lot of electricity in relation to their size and cooling capacity. Cooling capacity greatly depends on the outside temperature. Can only cool down to max. 30° C below ambient temperature. Considerably heats up the air temperature in small rooms. Freezing not possible.
4 Absorption Coolers
Absorption cool boxes are electrically operated and use a gas as a coolant. A mixture of water and ammonia is heated. The ammonia evaporates and absorbs heat as it cools, lowering the temperature inside the cooler. The absorber converts the refrigerant from a gas back into a liquid, which allows the cycle to repeat.
- Thumbs up: Can be operated with gas and also electricity, making them very popular with anyone who does not have their own self-sufficient source of power. Cheaper than compressor boxes. Maintenance-free and virtually noiseless in operation.
- Thumbs down: Consume a lot of electricity or gas. Maximum 25 to 30 degrees below ambient temperature possible. Cooling capacity varies greatly due to external conditions and is not reliable.
Our Comparison Test
In our cooler comparison, we took a closer look at we took a closer look at various compressor coolers from different manufacturers. Compressor coolers have several advantages over passive absorption or thermoelectric coolers, and manufacturers such as Dometic, Mobicool or Engel each offer compressor coolers with various strengths.
Our comparison test will help you find the best cooler to suit your personal needs:
How Does a Compressor Cooler Work?
Compressor coolers are made with the latest technology and are very efficient in terms of energy consumption and cooling capacity. They work virtually independently of the outside temperature, which makes them particularly popular as coolers for campers and boat owners. However, compressor coolers can only be operated with electricity, are not very quiet and are significantly higher in weight and price than, for example, an absorption cooler.
Compressor coolers are connected to your 12 or 24 V on-board power supply. Many models can also be used with 230-volt shore power.
Which Cooler is Best for my Boat?
Whether you choose a fixed on-board fridge or a mobile cooler depends on the size of your boat and space. Today's compressor coolers offer virtually the same cooling comfort as an on-board fridge. They are easy to connect and have high cooling power. So, if you don't have that much space on board, a compressor cooler is a good choice. It can also be used in the car or camper van, provided you have a power supply (12V).
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Marine Learning Overview
Make the best use of the resources on this website and get started with an overview of the Marine Learning programme, guidelines on how to navigate the website, online learning advice and where to get help or share your comments with the team.
Module 1 / What is Logistics?
Logistics is defined as the commercial activity of transporting goods to customers. As background to the Marine Learning programme this module examines logistics in the context of container transport and handling - in other words, getting cargo from A to B.
Module 2 / Introduction to Containers
For thousands of years, goods have been transported by sea as part of international trade. However, the Phoenicians, Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, Portuguese, Spanish, and even early British did not have the efficient cargo shipping system that we have today. In fact, our modern cargo shipping system is a relatively recent development. This module provides an overview of the history of shipping containers and its impact on globalisation.
Module 3 / Vehicle Suitability & Inspection
The starting point for safe and successful road transport of containers is to ensure that heavy goods vehicles are both suitable and are well inspected and maintained. In this way we reduce operational inefficiency and increase speed, safety and profitability when transporting and handling containersThis module provides an overview of some of the important consignor / consignee and driver responsibilities, including personal protective equipment, vehicle condition and carrying load limits.
Module 4 / Container Suitability & Inspection
There are many different types of containers - in this module we review the different types of containers and how to inspect a container to ensure that the chosen container is the most cost effective and offers the highest protection for your cargo.
Module 5 / Forklift Inspection
Forklifts are involved in 25% of all workplace transport accidents – this is often due to poor supervision and inadequate training. This module covers basic quality and common sense checks to make sure that your forklift vehicle is in good working order, keeping you safe as you go about your daily work.
Module 6 / Safe Forklift Operation
All operators should have the basic skills and knowledge to operate a forklift safely and efficiently. This module includes the principles and controls of a forklift and how this impacts its use on the job
Module 7 / Understanding Cargo Markings and Shipping Marks
Specific marking and labeling is used on export shipping cartons and containers to meet shipping regulations, ensure proper handling, conceal the identity of the contents, and help receivers identify shipments. In this module we cover the common cargo markings and shipping marks.
Module 8 / Packing Planning
Containers should be packed and secured in order not to become a liability for the transporter, the people handling the container or the vessel. There have been many accidents, damage to equipment and even lives lost due to incorrect planning and packing of containers. In this module we will look at some of the preplanning that should be done as well as the important aspects of safely packing a container.
Module 9 / Understanding Forces on Containers and their Contents
It is vital to understand the forces on containers and how these influence the container and its contents whilst being transported. In this module we will examine the main areas where forces arise so that we can understand why correct packing and securing is so important.
Module 10 / Securing
Properly securing cargo ensures that the load stays in its intended position and minimises the risk of damage to the cargo, container, other cargo or even the vehicle or ship. This module looks at some of the general rules for securing cargo as well as some of the common types of securing aids available.
Module 11 / Loading Bulk Materials
Most of the cargo transported worldwide is in bulk form - this is cargo that cannot be bagged and is carried loose. This module focuses on loading high density, low density and liquid bulk cargo.
Module 12 / Closing & Sealing
This module deals with the final stage of packing a container - that is the closing and sealing of the container doors by a responsible person; as well as the placing of a customs seal in the proper position
Module 13 / Fumigation
Carrying out fumigation at the port of loading means that clearance of the container at the discharge port can be done without any infestation problem.This module provides an overview of the various forms of fumigation, types of fumigants, as well as International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures No. 15 (ISPM 15).
Module 14 / Ventilation
Ventilation of containers is important to reduce and prevent high moisture levels and condensation inside of shipping containers. The aim of this is to lessen the damage done to goods and equipment shipped in these containers due to condensation and water damage.
Module 15 / Packaging
Throughout the entire container logistic chain and handling system, packaging can be either an aid or a hindrance. In this module we review what packaging is as well as some useful resources to choose the best packaging for your needs.
Module 16 / Moving Containers Safely
Everyone in logistics is likely to work with containers on a daily basis. It is everyone's responsibility to be aware and implement safe container transport and handling standards to prevent accidents and reduce risks. This module covers handling, lifting, stacking, securing and transporting containers.
Module 17 / How did they get inside my container without breaking the seal?
Even with the correct planning and due diligence, loss from theft of cargo may still occur or contraband or stowaways inserted into your container. This short module provides guidelines on what to look out for.
Module 18 / Opening a Container Safely
Common sense measures are important to protect both yourself and the important contents in the containers that you open. This module examines what we can do to ensure that we always open containers safely.
Module 19 / Understanding the SOLAS Verified Gross Mass Regulation in a South African Context
In order to address safety problems at sea and on shore arising from container shipments that have incorrect weight declarations, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) made amendments to the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention. In this module we examine South African VGM and SOLAS regulations.
Module 20 / Determining the Weight of Packed Items for VGM
The mis-declaration of container weights presents a major hazard which has often resulted in cargo claims, structural damage to vessels or handling equipment, as well as a risk to the lives of crew and shore-side staff. In this module we look at how a shipper in South Africa should go about determining the weight of their packed container.
Module 21 / Understanding Shipping Documents
Shipping documents are legal documents that are utilised in the process of transporting goods from one location to another, both domestically and internationally. Shipping documents play an important role in protecting all parties involved. In this module we review all the common shipping documents you may encounter.
Module 22 / An Introduction to Ships : World Facts
Shipping is often called the lifeblood of the world’s economy since over 90% of goods are shipped around the world everyday. Shipping has created a globalised economy, making trade possible all over the world and directly affecting our daily life and consumption choices. In this module, we will look at some interesting facts about ships and the shipping industry.
Module 23 / Introduction to Ports & Terminals
Ports and terminals are imperative in the management and smooth running of ships. In this module we look at different types of ports and then focus on South African ports. In addition we will learn about terminals and terminal operators.
Module 24 / An Introduction to Marine Insurance
Marine Insurance is protection against loss or damage provided to ships, boats and; importantly, the cargo that is carried in them. Marine Insurance covers all goods being transported, whether by road, sea or air. In this module, we will take a closer look at Marine Insurance and some of its various components.
Module 25 / Introduction to Maritime Law
If you’re involved in import and export then the odds are that sooner or later you will become involved in a legal matter. In this module, we take a look at Maritime Law in South Africa, we also look at a brief history of South African Maritime Law, at the Maritime Law Association of South Africa (MLA), and The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA).
Module 26 / What is P&I?
Due to the risks involved in transporting cargo, Protection and Indemnity Insurance ("P&I Insurance") specialist coverage is available for ships and other floating structures. This insurance provides protection from liabilities incurred due to damage to environment and property as well as loss of life. In this module we examine the importance of P&I Insurance and the P&I Insurers available.
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Why worry? These exams will come and go
Part of being a student is being equated with some clichéd exam story. Welcome to the mocks.
Final exams are starting. Poor school kids, you think. So glad I’m over that, you muse as you reminisce about the hours you spent cramming text, the shock of your last year reports.
And even if that’s not exactly what you went through during school, it’s what most of your friends did. Part of being a student is being equated with some clichéd exam story. So it’s totally understandable if you’re wondering why this time you can’t spot the telltale sleep-deprived puffy eyes, or why students aren’t clutching each other in corridors, weeping about how horrible the exam was. It’s okay if you’re more worried about the exams than we are. Because we really aren’t. Welcome to the mocks.
Mocks are not terribly taxing on the nerves, but the whining is there anyways. ‘They’re always two MCQs on electricity, not 10,’ a physics student whines. ‘The whole paper was microeconomics, that’s not fair!’ cries another.
Complaining is a rite of passage. If CIE springs a surprise question in the exam, that’s acceptable; if the school springs one, let’s go torch something. That’s why mocks are considered ‘such a FAIL’. Mocks are designed to simulate the final exams, except they can’t possibly be the final exams. And with that logic any semblance of fear disappears.
Suddenly mocks become a nuisance. We talk of it in terms of ‘well, there goes my week’. Where are the alarm bells going off, the panicking and the sudden religiousity that hits students around this time? ‘These are the M-O-C-K-S’ someone spelled out loudly. ‘Enough with the studying already!’ Sorry, my bad, I forgot the studying was reserved for later.
Mocks are when people pig out philosophically. ‘This education system is crushing our individuality and creativity,’ you burst out sporadically, while checking sparknotes for literature answers. Or maybe you’re wondering why you picked your subjects in the first place, as you work out the financial cost of cancelling your chemistry exam. Anything and everything is better than cracking open a past papers book. That can wait till May.
Mocks are in-between-ers. They arrive at the wrong end of April and leave you neither jubilant nor depressed after the results. Or maybe it’s a phenomenon peculiar to AS level students only - the real in-between-ers.
Our last days of school are really a two-year course to dream about the life beyond. We set up a study schedule for the final CIE exams and worry about where we should intern this summer. In our free time we give the SAT and google university websites, compare UK and US financial aid; sit up with interest when the IBA and LUMS battle it out for our attention. Where do mocks fit into the picture? There seems to be so much more to be stressed about that we prepare, and then sit for, the school exams only half heartedly.
Published in The Express Tribune.
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Results of the JULY SimTech™ 2022 Injection Molding Challenge First Place Goes to Andrea Bricola, Draexlmaier Automotive of…
Plastic cooling rate is one of the four basic plastic variables. Establishing accurate control is vital to a repeatable molding process.
In this FREE webinar, we’ll examine the topic of plastic cooling rate. The rate that the parts cool in the cavity influences many of the finished part properties. Cooling rate is controlled by the mold coolant temperature and its flow rate.
The design and layout of the cooling circuits in the mold play an important part in final part properties. More cooling is required in areas of the cavity where there is more plastic. Often there are several different cooling circuits in the mold to accommodate the need for more or less cooling depending on the part design.
In general, faster cooling leads to a higher degree of molecular orientation near the outer surface of the part. Cooling time is typically the longest part of the molding cycle. The goal is to always cool the part as quickly as possible to minimize the cycle time while maintaining acceptable quality levels and consistent final part properties. For semi-crystalline plastics like polypropylene, polyethylene and nylon, the rate of cooling (mold temperature) affects the crystal size and the amount of crystallinity formation which in turn affects several part properties.
Topics covered include:
- How cooling rate affects part properties
- Best operating practices for coolant in/out temperatures
- How-to methods to reduce cooling times using SimTech™
In this FREE webinar you will see techniques that can dramatically change the way you mold.
Special Guest: Donald C. Paulson
2021 Plastics Hall of Fame Inductee, (read more here), Donald Paulson is the founder and chairman of Paulson Training Programs, Inc. and the creator of the now widely accepted method of teaching plastic processing from the “Plastics Point of View”. Don will join this webinar and give his personal account of his years of research with the General Motors Institute that lead to transforming injection molding from an art to a science. An experience you won’t want to miss.
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What does a speech therapist do?
A speech therapist’s role is to assess and treat people with communication difficulties. At Speak About we help children only.
We help children who may be struggling with:
- Pronunciation / Speech Sounds
- Understanding (Receptive Language)
- Talking (Expressive Language)
- Reading, Writing and Spelling
- Sound Awareness (Phonological Awareness)
- Reading Comprehension
- Social Skills
What level of training does a speech therapist have?
All speech therapists at Speak About hold a university degree in Speech Pathology. This is either 4 or 5 years of study. Speak About therapists are all members of Speech Pathology Australia and are Certified Practising Speech Pathologists.
How does speech therapy work?
Once your speech therapist has pinpointed the areas your child is having difficulties in, we will put together a tailored program to help your child learn. We have many ways of helping your child learn. We may use toys, games, visual timetables, Ipad’s, pictures, paper, art and craft, amongst many other ways to help your child learn.
Progress for your child is based on our programs and teaching, AND your practice throughout the week. Your child’s progress will depend on how much extra time you spend with them practicing. We recommend 5-10 minutes of daily practice.
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An indigenous language in southern Mexico is in danger of disappearing because its last two speakers have stopped talking to one another.
There are more than 350 indigenous languages in Mexico
The two elderly men in the village of Ayapan, Tabasco, have drifted apart, said Fernando Nava, head of the Mexican Institute for Indigenous Languages.
He used the example to draw attention to the threat to indigenous languages across Mexico.
More than 20 of these are under threat of extinction.
'Little in common'
Dr Nava played down reports of an argument between the two Ayapan residents, both in their 70s.
"We know they are not to say enemies, but we know they are apart. We know they are two people with little in common," he told the BBC News website.
"They are really personal reasons that they don't speak to each other. We don't have to think of a war."
The men are the only fluent speakers of their local version of the "Zoque" language.
Other languages from the same root are spoken in the Mexican states of Veracruz, Oaxaca and Chiapas.
The Zoque tribe is thought to descend from the Olmecas and its members are spread around the south of Mexico.
The indigenous languages institute is trying to encourage more local people to speak Ayapan Zoque, and hopes the two men will pass the language on to their families.
It is also being recorded.
"We hope in a few years to be talking about new speakers of the language," Dr Nava said.
Mexico is one of the countries in the world with the richest diversity of languages.
More than 350 indigenous languages are spoken within its territory.
According to the UN, one language disappears across the world every two weeks.
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As luck would have it, we made it through another year without a successful energy grid attack by the medieval fundamentalists or Russian antagonists who are seeking to paralyze America into darkness and powerlessness.
On October 15, 2015, U.S. law enforcement officials publicly revealed information on hack attempts at a national conference of American energy companies focusing on national security concerns.
“‘ISIL is beginning to perpetuate cyberattacks,’ Caitlin Durkovich, assistant secretary for infrastructure protection at the Department of Homeland Security, told company executives,” reported Jose Pagliery at CNNMoney.
“Terrorists are not currently using the most sophisticated hacking tools to break into computer systems and turn off or blow up machines,” stated the CNNMoney report.
John Riggi, section chief at the FBI’s cyber division, concisely summarized the current condition: “Strong intent. Thankfully, low capability.” The deficient capability, however, could be short-term. “The concern is that they’ll buy that capability,” cautioned Riggi.
“Indeed, hacking software is up for sale in black markets online,” explained Pagliery. “The FBI now worries that the Islamic State or its supporters will buy malicious software that can sneak into computers and destroy electronics. An attack on power companies could disrupt the flow of energy to U.S. homes and businesses.”
And it’s not just some religious firebrands who are the problem. Riggi made known that malware found in 2014 on industrial control systems at energy companies — including pumps and engines — were traced to the Russian government.
More recently, a January 5, 2016 report in the Washington Post, “Russian hackers suspected in attack that blacked out parts of Ukraine” by Ellen Nakashima, a national security reporter at the Post focusing on issues relating to intelligence and technology, stated that “U.S. Homeland Security and intelligence agencies are analyzing computer code from what appears to be one of the first known cyberattacks that resulted in an electric power outage — this one in Ukraine.”
The incidents, occurring on December 23, “which lasted several hours and affected tens of thousands of people, were reported by Ukraine power authorities in the capital region and in the western part of the country,” reported Nakashima. “The power authorities said that control systems used to coordinate remote substations were disabled in the cyberattack.”
The Ukrainian SBU security service blamed the attack on the Russian government. The U.S. government, including Homeland Security and intelligence officials, has not publicly commented on the attack.
“But private-sector analysts who have reviewed the malicious software see the attack as a rare instance in which a hacking incident involving an industrial control system has affected ordinary citizens,” reported Nakashima.
“That is a milestone in itself,’’ said John Hultquist, director of cyberespionage analysis for iSight Partners, a computer security firm, regarding the attack.
“Hultquist said his firm sees links between the malware used in the recent outages and a cyberespionage campaign against NATO and Western European government targets that iSight discovered in 2013 and that was conducted by a group of hackers in Russia whose interests aligned with the Russian government,” reported Nakashima. “The firm dubbed that group SandWorm.”
Hultquist said he has “high confidence” that the Ukrainian attack was Russian in origin.
“Since 2014, when Russia annexed Crimea and backed separatists in eastern Ukraine, iSight has documented instances of SandWorm infiltrating Ukrainian government computer systems as well as in the country’s telecommunications and energy industries,” reported Nakashima. “The strain of malware apparently used to gain access to the power system is similar to the one used by SandWorm in 2013 and 2014, iSight said.”
Although the greater concern is attacks from other countries and foreign groups, threats can also emanate from domestic terrorists and homegrown assemblages of politicized blockheads, cautioned Mark Lemery, a protection coordinator in Utah for the defense of critical infrastructure.
Nevertheless, we’re still here and the lights are still on, so maybe it’s time in the new year to look back and forward with some appreciation, hopefulness and confidence — or maybe not.
Said Kahlil Gilbran, on the positive side, “To be able to look back upon one’s life in satisfaction is to live twice.”
Equally upbeat was Frank Lloyd Wright: “The longer I live, the more beautiful life becomes.”
But the negative observers have a point too.
Asked the question, “If you find so much unworthy of reverence in the United States, why do you live here?” American essayist and critic H. L. Mencken replied, “Why do men go to zoos?”
Mencken’s analysis, similarly, of Franklin D. Roosevelt: “If he became convinced tomorrow that coming out for cannibalism would get him the votes he sorely needed, he would begin fattening a missionary in the White House backyard come Wednesday.”
And the government as the solution, operated by those who haughtily and disingenuously define themselves as “non-profit” self-effacing “public servants”? Perhaps American humorist Kin Hubbard had a more accurate interpretation of government: “A kind of legalized pillage.”
On progress, from Will Rogers: “You can’t say civilizations don’t advance. In every war, they kill you in a new way.”
Does any thoughtful and knowledgeable person think we’ll get some revolutionary or fundamental advances in America by way of Trump, Hillary, Bernie Sanders or Ben Carson, or from Obama’s presidency, or via some autocratic theocrats, foreign or domestic?
“There won’t be any revolution in America,” wrote British writer Eric Linklater. “The people are too clean. They spend all their time changing their shirts and washing themselves. You can’t feel fierce and revolutionary in a bathroom.”
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Back in November, Adobe announced that it was, like pretty much every other major tech company, investing in AI research — in its case, something complementary to the usual assistants, more focused on the Adobe ecosystem. A recently published video gives an idea of what the Adobe assistant might look like.
The video isn’t of a working product, it should be said, because if it were, we’d all be laughing. The stilted voice and limited interactions aren’t exactly anything a power user would be excited by. Not to mention it’s limited to Adobe Mobile. But it’s worth noting here because it indicates the direction Adobe is taking with its so-called intelligent assistant.
Adobe CTO’s tech doublespeak at Adobe Max was nearly impossible to glean any real information from. What would this theoretical AI actually do?
Turns out, it can perform elementary photo manipulations. Well, that’s obviously just the start. Basic photo editing by voice would certainly be helpful to people who can’t edit otherwise, but power users will find a way to make it work for them as well.
Assuming the full suite of Adobe products will eventually be connected via this highly specific assistant, some tedious tasks may soon be automated. “Adobe, back up my photos to the external drive, then send the last import to my iPad. Oh and open Photoshop and create 4 new layers in a blank document with preset ‘commercial overlay.'”
The video description allows for the possibility of both local and cloud-based language processing, but the former seems more likely given the direction things are moving and the constrained control set the assistant would be working with.
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This is a follow on from a previous guide where I showed how to setup Kerberos and NTLM Proxy Authentication on the FortiGate.
This guide aims to build on that and setup firewall rules to push a transparent Web Filter Profile to users that do not configure the proxy on their desktops or don’t authenticate.
This may be useful for a network where you have a mix of domain joined and personal devices on a network (not something we would want happening but you get the picture)
For this to make sense, you should have followed this guide already and be at the point where web filtering is working for the different groups.
Firstly, we need to create a Web Filter Profile for transparent access. You can create one under ‘Security Profiles’ and then ‘Web Filter’.
Here is an example of mine:
The ‘Feature set’ is still set to Proxy-based. However, the policy won’t be applied via a Proxy Policy. This allows us to use the rule later on in the future in a Proxy Policy if we need to.
Now the Web Filter Profile is created, we need to configure the Firewall Policies to use it.
Navigate to ‘Firewall Policy’ under ‘Policy & Objects’.
Its a good idea to split your Web Filter policy like this:
Having them split will allow you to only make changes to the web traffic and not cause unnecessary inspection on non-web traffic.
Click on your Web Filter policy and edit it. At the moment, mine looks like this:
This is just a base rule with no settings other than SSL Inspection applied.
To transparently filter traffic for devices that have not authenticated with the FortiGate, we need to switch the ‘Inspection Mode’ to ‘Proxy-based’ and turn on the ‘Web Filter’ option and select the Transparent profile.
If you don’t change the inspection mode, you will not see the Web Filter Profile we created before.
When finished, the profile should look like this:
We don’t want the traffic to be pushed onto the proxy so we leave the ‘Proxy HTTP(S) traffic’ slider off. If this was on, users that were accessing transparently would see authentication popups. Which defeats the object of trying to access transparently.
If we save this Policy now, the list should look like this:
You must ensure the specific HTTP and HTTPS policy is above the less specific rule.
If we go back to one of our Domain Joined clients now and remove the proxy configuration:
If we visit a site that should be blocked by the Transparent web filter profile, we see it gets blocked and shows the correct profile in the logs:
We also note that no authentication challenges were shown for the device.
If we enable the proxy again:
If we visit a site that should be blocked by the group based proxy policy for this users group, we see it gets blocked and shows the correct profile in the logs:
You now have a functioning environment that will catch any devices that do not authenticate with the FortiGate and give them a more strict level of filtering as a failsafe. However, when a device does authenticate, it gets the correct policy based on that users group assignment within Active Directory.
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by William Skelton, published by Martin Colnaghi, after Samuel Howell
engraving, published July 1831
15 1/4 in. x 12 3/4 in. (386 mm x 323 mm) paper size
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Cycling has always been and continues to be a popular means of getting around. It’s being touted as a way to beat urban traffic congestion, a great way to get in and stay in shape, and a way to explore the world.
The one problem with many bikes is that they aren’t so good with off-roading unless you opt to purchase a mountain bike which is quite expensive and is something of overkill on streets. Enter the fat bike as a way to do both!
A fat bike is, simply put, a bike with extra fat tires. Extra fat tires have some advantages for cycling off road or in very inclement weather (particularly snow).
First of all, they have far better traction, taking the lead from car tires. Second, the tires themselves are built to be ridden on snow (the broader surface allows the bike to be pedaled across snow without sinking and to absorb obstacles more easily), downhill, and across all different types of terrain, from rocks and gravel to smooth pavement.
What is a Fat Bike Good For?
Fat bikes were originally designed for cyclists to be able to ride their bike in all manner of weather and in all terrains. The problem with mountain bikes is that they are great for the mountains, but not necessarily for other terrain and they are expensive.
Regular bikes are cheaper but are far more dangerous on mountains, snow, and bad terrain. Fat bikes are meant to bridge between the two.
Fat bikes have grown in popularity along with cycling because they allow cyclists to ride in terrain that normal bikes have a hard time with, particularly snow and sand.
Bike tires can be deflated to be able to handle obstacles and the broader area of the tires can keep cyclists on the snow or sand far better than the usual bike.
Fat bikes were originally meant for the die-hard cyclists who want to be able to go out in all weather, but over time, they have trickled down to casual and even beginner riders as they can be used in many different situations, making them practical.
Fat Bike Pros and Cons
Drilling further into what fat bikes are good for (and not good for), let’s look at some pros and cons.
- Can transition through different types of terrain more easily than other bikes
- Handles snow and sand better than the traditional bike
- Fat bikes are heavier, so you could suggest they provide a better workout for cyclists, but with a shorter recovery time because there’s no weight being put on your joints (unlike jogging or running)
- Better suspension means it’s easier and more comfortable to go over rocky terrain. The tires can also be deflated to provide even more comfort over rocks and rough terrain without wrecking the rims
- Slower speed (well, only one speed), so safer for beginners
- Less maintenance. Fat bikes aren’t complex. They don’t have different speeds, they don’t have anything fancy, they just have their bike frame and really fat tires. This means less maintenance
- Can be ridden in all weather
- You can bike all year round.
- Fat bikes are heavier than other bikes, meaning that it’s very hard to go fast. It also makes them a little less portable, though if you’re loading them on a car or truck, it shouldn’t matter. Just make sure your bike hitch can handle the weight.
- Fat bikes definitely take getting used to. They feel different to ride, they weigh more, and they take more effort to pedal.
- Fat bikes are entirely muscle powered-you only go as fast as you can pedal and no faster
- They are not cheap. Fat bikes can easily cost over a thousand dollars and often more than that with good ones costing $1500 or more. It’s not an investment for the budget-minded, unless you intend to do a lot of biking in all weather and terrains
Fat bikes are pretty cool, but the cons are something to seriously consider before you invest in one.
Do I Need a Fat Bike Tire?
Well… no, of course, you don’t need a fat bike tire, but if you’re looking at riding your bike in the snow, on the beach or on rougher terrain on a regular basis, they certainly make life a lot easier!
Wider and fatter tires with some deflation create a ‘floating’ sensation for riders over snow and rocks, making for a more comfortable ride.
It’s worth noting that with the fat tire bike craze, more companies are coming out with a variety of tires and bikes, so you can really choose what you want, based on what you are likely to use it for.
For example, if you’re going to be riding on icy streets a lot, you may want to consider studded tires. If you think you’ll hit the trails when they are full of powdery snow, then wide tires on 100mm rims will likely be best. Take the time to figure out your riding habits and buy accordingly!
Are Fat Tire Bikes Harder to Ride?
It depends on your definition of ‘ride’ and where you are riding. Fat bikes are harder to pedal, but nicer to ride over rough terrain. If you’re looking to speed your way across smooth pavement, then a fat tire bike is definitely not the way to go.
Weight is definitely the main culprit for the difficulty and difference in riding. While there are more frames coming out made from fiber carbon which is lighter but costs a lot more than the traditional frames.
Furthermore, the fat tires themselves weigh more and are at least slightly deflated or more deflated in order to help handle the rougher terrain. Fat bikes should also have good suspension (even a suspension fork if you’re not sure what type of terrain you’ll hit) so that there is more control over bumps and hard ruts and allow the tires to manage the traction. The combination makes for a bike that is much harder to pedal than the traditional bikes.
Now, if you’re looking at the ride itself, well it really depends on the surface. Fat tire bikes are meant for rough surface riding: rocks, logs, swamps, snow, sand, etc.
If you’re riding on these, fat tire bikes are much easier to ride than any other bike. The fat tires absorb shock from the terrain and can go over snow and sand rather than sinking in it. On the other hand, if you’re riding on smooth trails or pavement, then a fat tire bike will be harder to ride because you have to pedal harder to get any speed.
Short answer: it really depends on where you are riding. If you’re using the fat tire bike to go over rough terrain, it’s easier. If you’re using it for riding in town, it’s harder.
How Much Does a Fat Bike Cost?
Fat bikes vary wildly in price, depending on what materials they are made from, the brand, and if there are any other features. As noted before, on average, fat bikes are far more expensive than street bikes and even more expensive than many mountain bikes (though you can certainly compare mid-high range mountain bikes with fat bikes in terms of price).
‘Budget’ fat-tire bikes run between $500 to less than $1500 now, which is pretty good considering that when they first arrived on the scene, they were hard to find and priced at a higher point. You could get a really cheap fat bike from somewhere like Walmart, but they won’t be very sturdy, which isn’t what you want when you’re out in the mountains!
When you’re looking at buying a fat bike, you’ll want to consider the following: frame material (the lighter the frame, the more expensive the bike), the width of the tires (Again, the bigger the width, the more expensive the bike may be) and of course, the brand with brands like Surly generally coming in higher in price.
Prices only climb higher from here, with fat bikes easily reaching $1800, $2000 or even over $3000, depending on the brand, how versatile it is over different terrains, and the materials it is made from. Shop around and make sure you have a good idea of what you are going to use your fat bike for before you purchase one.
Are Fat Bikes Worth It?
This question is well worth asking when you’re looking at shelling out anywhere between $600 and $3000! And it’s not a simple yes/no answer. It really depends on the type of rider you are.
If you are a cyclist who wants to be able to ride year-round, ride off road and on rough trails, snow, and sand, then fat bikes are definitely worth the price.
They are easier to ride on rough terrain, they are sturdy, and they are considered really fun to tear up the land on. If, on the other hand, you’re an urban cyclist who rides on well-groomed trails during nice weather, then fat bikes are not worth it.
They are harder to pedal, slower to ride, and the fat tires don’t make any difference on smooth roads.
In short, you have to sit down with yourself and figure out what kind of rider you are.
Nowadays, there are bikes for everyone, so don’t think you have to jump on the fat bike train just because it’s trending. If you’re not going to ride in all weather and on all terrains, it’s probably not worth the price tag.
Fat Bike Brands
Fat bikes have blown up in popularity and so there is all manner of fat bike brands on the market today! We’ve just picked a few fan favorites to highlight here.
When you’re shopping for your own bike, make sure to do some research and see which brands are considered solid by customers and sell the bikes you want at a price you feel comfortable with.
Top Brands for 2019
- Kona Wozo 2019: It’s very expensive (US$2500), but it has some great front suspension, great riding on snow and dirt and short chainstays. It’s also very comfortable to ride because it has a suspension fork and a good geometry. However, because it has an alloy frame, it’s somewhat heavy.
- Trek: The Trek Farley 5 2019 is not the most affordable out there either, but you get a solid, light bike (just under $1900). It’s light, has wide tires which gives it plenty of traction and float, and it’s a solid bike for beginners. But it does have an uncomfortable seat and only a 10-speed drivetrain.
- Framed: The Framed Wolftrax in particular, is a good one for winter because of its alloy frame, large tubeless wheels and internal cable house, all of which makes it easy to ride in slush, snow, loose dirt and jagged rocks. And it comes it at a very affordable $1100!
- Surley: In particular, the Ice Cream Truck. Sure, it sounds a bit silly, but this bike has been topping lists since 2018 because it is so dependable and handles any winter conditions. This is a $2000 bike which isn’t bad for something reliable when you’re not sure what to expect.
- Pivot LES Fat: This is not a cheap bike ($4250!), but it is extremely versatile and very popular. It’s friendly on the knees and made with a full carbon frame to make it solid, but not too heavy. It can be ridden any time of year on just about any trail, making it well worth the investment if you’re looking to ride anytime, anywhere.
- Borealis: Borealis came out with a racing fat bike, which sounds like an oxymoron, but there it is. The Borealis Crestone Eagle X01 is light and has a variety of frame sizes. It is actually meant for racing, which makes it stand out. The other thing that stands out? The price: it’s a whopping $4500! But given that it’s a light and speedy fat bike which is not common, it’s well worth the price for the speed demons among us who also like to shred the trail.
Of course, these are just some favorites. Framed, Surly, and Borealis all put out good bikes, but so brands like Mongoose and Diamondback. It’s important to figure out what you need and then shop around from there.
There is a lot of information out there about fat bikes that can take you easily down a rabbit hold.
For example, as you get more involved with fat bikes, you’ll see more about things like PSI for tires (how inflated they are), Q-factor, which is the distance between the outer surfaces of the crank arms, affecting how far apart the pedals are and thus your comfort, and more. It’s a fascinating world for cyclists!
For now though, it is probably enough to know that if you want to be able to bike on a wide range of terrains in all weather, fat tire bikes are awesome!
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RENO, Nev — Martin Diky said he panicked as a huge wildfire started racing down a slope toward his wooden house near Lake Tahoe.
The contractor had enough time to do some quick research and decided to wrap his mountain home with an aluminum protective covering. The material that can withstand intensive heat for short periods resembles tin foil from the kitchen drawer but is modeled after the tent-like shelters that wildland firefighters use as a last resort to protect themselves when trapped by flames.
Diky, who lives most of the time in the San Francisco Bay Area, bought $6,000 worth of wrapping from Firezat Inc. in San Diego, enough to cover his 1,400-square-foot (130-square-meter) second home on the edge of the small California community of Meyers.
“It’s pretty expensive, and you’d feel stupid if they stopped the fire before it got close,” he said. “But I’m really glad we did it. It was pretty nerve-wracking when the flames came down the slope.”
The flexible aluminum sheets that Diky affixed to his $700,000 home are not widely used because they are pricey and difficult to install, though they have saved some properties, including historic cabins managed by the U.S. government.
Fire crews even wrapped the base of the world’s largest tree this week to protect it from wildfires burning near a famous grove of gigantic old-growth sequoias in California's Sequoia National Park. The colossal General Sherman Tree, some of the other sequoias in the Giant Forest, a museum and some other buildings also were wrapped amid the possibility of intense flames.
It comes after another aluminum-wrapped home near Lake Tahoe survived the Caldor Fire, about 20 miles (32 kilometers) west of Diky’s home, while neighboring houses were destroyed.
The wrapping deflects heat away from buildings, helping prevent flammable materials from combusting. It also keeps airborne embers — a major contributor to spreading wildfires — from slipping through vents and other openings in a home. With a fiberglass backing and acrylic adhesive, the wraps can withstand heat of up to 1,022 degrees Fahrenheit (550 Celsius).
Until about a decade ago, most wildfire damage was blamed on homes catching fire as flames burned nearby vegetation. Recent studies suggest a bigger role is structure-to-structure fires that spread in a domino effect because of tremendous heat that causes manufactured materials to burst into flames.
The company where Diky bought his wraps gets about 95% of its sales from the U.S. Forest Service and National Park Service. Firezat Inc. founding president Dan Hirning estimates the Forest Service has wrapped 600 to 700 buildings, bridges, communication towers and other structures in national forests this year alone.
Firefighters on social media liken the wraps to a “big baked potato.” One who helped install some said he felt like he was “wrapping Christmas presents.”
Forest Service officials say they have been using the wraps for several years throughout the American West to protect sensitive structures. At Lake Tahoe, they have wrapped the Angora Ridge Lookout, a nationally registered historic fire lookout tower, said Phil Heitzke, an agency battalion chief.
“Many times, Forest Service structures are wrapped well in advance of the fire," he said in a statement. Crews often can then focus on protecting other buildings or other work.
Firezat sells fire shield rolls that are 5 feet (1.5 meters) wide by 200 feet (61 meters) long for about $700 each. Installation by a contractor typically costs thousands of dollars.
“People think we should be selling tons of these things, but it’s not as much as everybody thinks,” Hirning said. Despite the cost, he said a building won't burn unless “fire falls right on it."
A mechanical engineering professor at Ohio's Case Western Reserve University published 10 years of research about protective wraps in the Frontiers in Mechanical Engineering journal in 2019, saying they “demonstrated both remarkable performance and technical limitations.”
The aluminized surface blocked up to 92% of convective heat and up to 96% of radiation, Fumiaki Takahashi said.
The wrapping is most effective if a wildfire burns past with exposure of less than 10 minutes, he said. It's less effective in areas with high-density housing, where spreading infernos can burn for hours without being stopped by firefighters.
The wraps “show promise in being effective, but further research is needed to develop more efficient yet still lightweight” protection against severe fires, Takahashi said in an email. He said he wouldn’t recommend them for everyone because they require proper installation.
“But once the installation methods are established (like a standard), I would,” he wrote. “There have been multiple successful stories for saving historic cabins by the U.S. Forest Service.”
Hirning said most of individual buyers he’s had over the years are looking to protect “really expensive cabins, really expensive homes, resorts, etc.” They include homeowners on $5 million lots in Malibu, California, who are asked to sign an agreement that the Forest Service isn’t responsible for protecting their property in some cases.
A Wyoming rancher once put Hirning on a conference call with a fire commander and insurance adjuster who was going to reduce his rates if he wrapped a cabin worth about $1.5 million.
“Often it’s people who can’t get fire insurance or their insurance has been dropped. They want to wrap it to protect their investments that way,” he said.
Diky suggests getting extra help putting up the wrapping.
“They recommended three people could do it in 3.5 hours. I brought four contractors with me and worked all day into the night ... busted our butt for 12.5 hours,” he said.
As far as sales taking off as a result of recent wildfires, Hirning emphasized that it's “an extremely seasonable business.”
“The first five years, new competitors were coming on each year. And at the end of each year, I got a phone call: “Would you be interested in buying our inventory?’’’ he said.
Once it starts raining and snowing, he says he often doesn’t sell anything for nine months straight. That could change, however, as climate change contributes to more intense weather and more destructive, nearly year-round wildfire seasons.
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Accessing 3-D guns has become so simple that it is posing a major threat to society. With a 3-D printed, blue prints and the right materials, you can make for yourself a 3-D gun. But that implies that there are no means of registering it, issuing serial numbers or tracking any criminal activity done from it.
With this trend of 3-D guns going mainstream, policymakers are seriously concerned.
Recently, a restraining order was issued to stop the release of 3-D printed gun designs online. It was based on the fact that the damage it causes would be irreparable.
President Trump himself tweeted that he does not think that selling plastic 3-D guns to the public was a sensible idea. And that he had talked to the NRA about it. But this whole issue of 3-D guns becoming so publicly available arose with the Trump administration. Previously, under President Barack Obama, libertarian Cody Wilson was forced to not reveal any such blueprints. Even when he sued the administration for the case, the court’s decision was ruled in favor of the government. However, when President Trump’s government came, Wilson was able to come to a settlement that allowed him to see his blueprints. In fact, the administration even paid him $40,000 for his legal costs.
What makes 3-D guns a threat?
The threat and fear associated with 3-D guns has increased so much today. Just because all you need to make a gun is some right materials,and the blueprints inside a 3-D printer. Even when the costs of this might be great, slowly 3-D technology is becoming cheaper and better. So it’s just a matter of time before costs will no longer be a hindrance to those wishing to make arms for themselves.
With 3-D guns, people escape the background checks to ensure if they can have a gun or not. And thus, it allows prohibited individuals to keep firearms. Further, without legal documentation, it’s impossible to trace the gun back to its user in case of any criminal activity involvement. All of this makes the 3-D gun super attractive for criminals. According to a gun policy expert at Duke University, 3-D guns will build favorable atmospheres for street gangs and terrorists. He argued that,
My guess is that the first movers will be terrorists and insurrectionists who are determined to destroy our current system of government. Over the longer term, if this form of manufacturing becomes cheap enough, it may become a major source of supply for street gangs and other criminals.
And that’s just true. Anybody who wishes to keep a gun for the right reasons has no point in avoiding the law. Or running from documentation for that matter. 3-D guns are truly posing severe threats to security in the country. It’s time that the Trump administration controls its policies and the liberty allowed to companies like that of Wilson.
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The Cole Story
Howard Cole Senior was the Midlands distributor for JAP Speedway and Grass Track engines and also operated a repair and tuning service. Through his wealth of experience he knew all the strengths and weaknesses of the engine. The speedway JAP was prone to oil leaks and dirt could easily find its way inside the engine, often leading to a major mechanical breakdown? so, Cole designed and built his own speedway engine, based on the JAP unit.
He set himself a brief to make the engine more reliable than the JAP and to make an engine that needed less servicing. The Cole engine featured fully enclosed valve gear, stronger castings, a redesigned barrel with liners for the piston and the push-rods and a stronger steel con-rod, which had always been a weak spot on the JAP engine. Many of Cole's new parts were interchangeable with the JAP items.
Cole had three different cam profiles available for his engine and there was an option of having magneto or coil ignition. The coil equipped engine had a different timing case to house the points. The compression ratio could also be changed to suit the conditions by using one of three compression plates between the barrel and cylinder head .
The engine was readily available for the start of the 1972 season and cost £185 for the coil ignition version or £195 for the magneto version. The Cole engine found infamy in following years with the revelation that some engines actually measured 600cc!
In previous years, Howard Cole Senior had produced a number of mini-speedway bikes for his motorcycle mad son, Howard Cole Junior. The first of these, produced in the 1940s, was a perfect scale replica of a post-war speedway chassis, right down to the miniature Webb forks. The most interesting feature of the bike though was the "lay-down" engine, a good forty years ahead of its time.
Howard Junior was the mascot at Birmingham and Wolverhampton speedway in the 40s and 50s, and would ride his mini-bikes wearing full leathers and a helmet bearing his initial "GHC" (his full name was George Howard Cole). Howard junior progressed to full size bikes and actually took to the track at the age of 15 under the assumed name of "Kid Bodie". Unfortunately for him, his headmaster was a keen speedway supporter and rumbled him. Once he had turned 16 Howard Cole Junior fulfilled his ambition to become a speedway rider, turning out for Wolverhampton, Stoke, Long Eaton (1965), Cradley Heath (1966), Kings Lynn (1967-1972) and back to Cradley again (1973-74) before retiring from the sport. His spell at Kings Lynn was his most successful, becoming a recognised heat leader and reaching the World Final in 1969. I have it on good authority that Howard Cole Junior has since emigrated to Australia where he works as a schoolteacher, I wonder if any of his pupils "bunk off" to race motorbikes?
Seen as a challenge to the JAP and JAWA engines, but the COLE machine never became a great speedway success. Many riders however, were to use the illegal COLE 600cc motors
The Elstar machines are probably better known for their grasstrack machines, but they made also very good speedway machines. This one (right) is mounted with a British COLE engine.
Engineering maestro Neil Street turned his attention to the Grass Circuits and fitted his four valve conversion unit (as fitted to the JAP 350, 500 Short stroke and 4B motors) onto a 350cc Cole motor.
The picture (LEFT) shows Neil alongside his converted Cole motor at the 1977 Midland Motorcycle Show and was kindly sent to me by Mike Robinson.
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Here we are, presenting and showing you the official pictures of the last mural interventions realized by Gaia. Make yourself comfortable and join acclaimed street artist GAIA in the latest creations as we go through them in detail.
(Main Picture) – Nuestras Manos/ Our Hands at Open Works
Untitled, collaboration [email protected] behind the new maker space @open_works_bmore with assistance from @artist_will_brown . The piece features a color spectrum running through nine unfurling hands and a portrait of old industry, a blast furnace and new industry, a plasma cutter. Located in #greenmountwest #baltimore @stationnorth
The Human Condition
The Human Condition, Painting for Comune di Monno curated [email protected] produced by @toapasserby for Wall In Art at the behest of [email protected] .
This piece portrays two Italian immigrants shot in a study of Ellis Island by photographer Lewis Hine adjacent to San Cristoforo leading baby Jesus on his back whose protective blanket, otherwise known as a ‘space blanket’ flows into the reliquary bust of Carlo Magno. The central figures are flanked by two methods of travel; an airplane on the left, and a boat typical of the steam ships commonly employed to transfer Europeans to far flung continents known as the New World. Finally, the composition is bookended by two petroglyphs; Cernunnos, a celtic deity venerated by the Camuni people’s who once inhabited Valle Camonica, and Kokopelli, a figure of fertility celebrated by many Native American/First Nation peoples, most notably the Hopi.
The people of the Italian peninsula became one of the largest modern diasporas in the late 19th century, creating cultural enclaves of protection until achieving assimilation in their host nations. This mural stands as an empathetic reminder to the human necessity to migrate, in an era where the issue of migration now stands at the fore of European politics and threatens the very concept of the nation state. The artist wants to thank the people of Monno for allowing such a tremendous message.
Vista del Chaco Desde La Centana Del Avion
‘Vista del Chaco desde la ventana del avión’ view of El Chaco from the window of an airplane. Organized [email protected] and a very special thank you to @entes93 and @ozmontania fo r the invitation and opportunity to speak on such a large scale. The constituent elements are as follows: El Pájaro Campana (the Bare-Throated Bellbird) stands alert in the foreground, the national bird of Paraguay and endemic to the subtropical forests of the region, a view of the deforestation of El Gran Chaco which is one of the last agricultural frontiers of South America and is rapidly being decimated, and a massive airplane window and wing, all painted over a pre existing Coca-Cola advertisement. As a land-locked country, the airplane as a symbol of mobility is a pertinent image. Will post better photos of the wall without the lift over the next couple of days.
Finished Wall [email protected]_forms entitled Dementia. The constiuent elements are as follows. A portrait of Tadeusz Kosciusko is adjacent to the truncated visage of Thomas Jefferson with shackles over his eyes. In Kosciusko’s will, he expressly stated that his estate would go towards the emancipation and education of African Americans in the South. Tragically Jefferson never executed his friend’s wishes thus exposing the abhorrent double standard of liberal democracy. to the right of this tableau are three copies of the monument to Kosciusko in Plac Wolności. These stages represent the construction of the statue in 1930, its desctruction during the Nazi occupation pictured below and represented by the empty sky in the middle, and its reconstrcuction in 1960. Finally, since the mural is located adjacent to the New fabryczna train station construction site, the theme of erasure and urban renewal continues to the right with three instances of buildings that are no longer present in the immediate vicinity: the mid century hotel Centrum, the building that used to occupy the lot directly in front of the wall that is now demolished, and the old train station that has been replaced by the new fabryczna designed by the engineering group Systra. Very special thanks to Justyna, Asia and of course Teresa. Your hospitality and patience was invaluable.
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China is facilitating the development of the homegrown AG600 large amphibious aircraft, a key member of the country's "large aircraft family," according to the developer Wednesday.
In 2022, the AG600 project has set a target to see three new aircraft enter the final assembly phase and three aircraft to take maiden flights, said the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), the country's leading plane-maker.
The AVIC is endeavoring to ensure the progress of the AG600 project, which is tailored to serve the country's demand in strengthening the emergency rescue system and natural disaster prevention and control system.
Codenamed Kunlong, the AG600 is a key piece of aeronautical equipment in China's emergency rescue system. Together with the Y-20 large transporter and the C919 single-aisle passenger airplane, it is also part of China's key project to independently develop a "large aircraft family."
As a model of special-purpose aircraft, the AG600 has been developed by the AVIC to meet the needs of firefighting and marine rescue missions, as well as other critical emergency rescue operations.
The AG600 is also among the world's largest under-developing large amphibious aircraft with high requirements and diverse test areas due to its complicated missions and working conditions, according to the AVIC.
It is designed to operate in complex weather and environmental conditions. During rescue missions, it can conduct low-altitude water surface searches and can act as an anchor during water and maritime rescue missions. The aircraft is capable of rescuing up to 50 people per mission.
The AG600 successfully completed its maiden flight in 2017, its first takeoff from a water reservoir in 2018, and its maiden flight over the sea in 2020.
The AVIC has completed the production of three AG600 aircraft prototypes. Among these, the first prototype is undergoing test flights and the second is in static testing.
At the Airshow China 2021, an AG600 aircraft performed an aerial water drop and displayed its firefighting capabilities to the public.
Last December, the third AG600 prototype rolled off the production line in Zhuhai, south China's Guangdong Province. Made purposely for the test flight, it is now undergoing related ground tests for the mission, according to the AVIC.
The following aircraft production, airplane static test, ground test and other works are moving forward in an orderly manner in diverse branches of the AVIC across the country, said the Chinese plane-maker.
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You can now add videos in MP4 format to your course content and users will have a consistent experience across all browsers.
How it works
Load your video in the LMS with the content loader. The LMS will automatically detect the file format and assign the activity type ‘Video’. Position your video within your course content and edit it like any other asset. Change its name, give it a description, add an image for your course library, set prerequisites, and update the file anytime with a newer version. You can decide if the video launches in a new window or the existing window, add tags, or add a completion certificate.
When a user launches the video from their Training Plan, the experience will be consistent across all platforms. The player control bar shows a play button, volume control, seek bar, full screen, and exit button. It doesn’t matter which browser you use; the player will look and feel the same. Of course, the video player is responsive so that your users can watch your content on the go with their mobile or tablet device.
At this time we have enabled seeking – allowing the user to skip forward and backward to any point in the video. We understand that some clients may want to make it mandatory to watch the video in full without skipping ahead. The Firmwater team is working hard to add this option in the future.
– Supported file types: mp4 and m4v
– Consistent look between browsers & browser versions
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– Volume control and full-screen mode
– Videos will auto play upon loading
– Video progress is saved and video resumes at current progress
– Video goes from ‘in progress’ to ‘completed’ status once viewed
– Video seeking is disabled – users cannot skip ahead to parts not viewed
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New spate of repressive laws in Russia
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) condemns the latest attack on press freedom in Russia, where the Duma (the parliament) last week passed amendments under which failure to remove prohibited content will be punishable by imprisonment. More draconian legislation is being considered.
Long dubbed the “mad printer” because of the furious pace at which it produces repressive laws, the Duma has again been living up to its nickname since the end of the summer break.
On 20 September, the Duma’s members unanimously passed two bills imposing harsh penalties for failure to take down or retract content within the specified deadline after it has been banned by a court. Their approval by the upper house and ratification by Vladimir Putin are regarded as just a formality.
These amendments introduce a sliding scale of penalties for violations. Entities can be fined up to 200,000 roubles (2,500 euros), ordinary individuals can be jailed for up to one year, and officials or representatives of “commercial or other” organizations can be jailed for up to two years.
“These latest amendments will make Russia’s draconian defamation laws even tougher,” said Johann Bihr, the head of RSF’s Eastern Europe and Central Asia desk. “The totally disproportionate penalties will inevitably reinforce the already oppressive climate of intimidation and further restrict debate on matters of public interest.
“As a result of these increasingly repressive laws, Moscow keeps straying ever further from its international obligations and the principles proclaimed in the Russian constitution. It is high time to halt this disturbing trend.”
Since April, the authorities have been able to block any website that has not removed content deemed to be defamatory. Under another law due to take effect at the end of this month, search engines will be subject to fines if their results still include links to banned content.
The telecommunications ministry has meanwhile proposed that reference to a judge should not be needed in order to block any content deemed to “support or justify committing an extremist act or terrorist act or both.” This wording is even vaguer than the one already widely used to jail people for online posts of political or social content.
The legislation applicable to news and information has been getting steadily tougher ever since defamation was recriminalized in 2012.
“Offending the feelings of believers,” “propaganda in favour of non-traditional sexual relations” and “separatist propaganda” have all been criminalized. Media outlets can be branded as “foreign agents.” The grounds under which websites can be blocked without a court order keep on being extended. Technical intermediaries have increasingly been brought under control.
Russia is ranked 148th out of 180 countries in RSF’s 2018 World Press Freedom Index.
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testing was initially delayed from October 2020 to April 2021
(US SPACE FORCE) – The US Space Force will resume Airmen Fitness Assessments on July 1.
Testing was initially delayed from October 2020 to April 2021 to ensure the health and safety of airmen during the COVID-19 pandemic and to ensure that social distancing practices remain in place.
When assessments resume, the three-component fitness test (1.5 mile run, 1 minute push-ups and sit-ups) will be reset with scores calculated on a new three-component scoring board.
In addition, work is underway to separate the rating into five-year age brackets from the previous ten – for example, age brackets will start at
These changes are in addition to other changes made to the fitness assessment.
In December 2020, waist measurement as a one-time component of the fitness assessment test was removed. It will still be administered to determine compliance with body composition standards, as required by Department of Defense Instruction 1308.3.
As testing resumes, scores on the three-component fitness test will be redistributed. Final decisions on the percentage component allocation will be available in June.
Additionally, the Air Force Fitness working group explored alternatives to test components and scoring metrics.
As Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr. mentioned in December, studies and reviews are underway to determine a list of alternative force components. and cardio for fitness assessment.
For example, some alternative options being explored for current components include 20 meter high aerobic multi-shuttle run (20M HAMR), row ergometry, planks, burpees, and other alternatives.
If necessary, commanders can delay formal fitness assessments beyond July 2021 based on the recommendation of local public health officials, keeping fitness centers closed, and extended travel restriction. and statewide rallies.
“We are also conducting a holistic review of the policies associated with the fitness assessment program to determine if they are still appropriate for today’s Air Force,” said Lt. Gen. Brian Kelly, chief of state. -Air Force deputy major for manpower, personnel and services. âThis includes a review of who is responsible for performing our tests and how they are administered. “
In addition to scheduled maintenance and updates to the Air Force Fitness Management System, the Air Force plans to replace the system with a newer, more flexible application.
In addition to the updates above, diagnostic tests are now available for Airmen to choose when they’re ready to test. If an aviator performs a diagnostic fitness assessment or mock test with the fitness assessment cell or physical training manager and is successful, he or she may decide to make the mock test an official test result.
According to AFMAN 36-2905, Air Force Physical Fitness Program, the FAC, PTL and the unit fitness program manager are able to perform the physical assessment of all Airmen, indoors or outside their unit.
Airmen can formalize their test by initialing next to their total score and fitness category, before leaving the test location.
If the member fails the mock test, it will not be officially counted.
Airmen can determine when their next fitness assessment is due by visiting the official Physical Assessment Due Date Matrix on myPers, which will be updated and available shortly. The due dates for the fitness assessment will depend primarily on the date and score of the last official test.
Space Force will follow these policies until department specific fitness policies are developed and implemented.
Future updates to the PT tests will be released as they become available.
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Here at the Center for Sacred Window Studies, we share voices from many perspectives and backgrounds. We believe that the sacred weeks post birth, and the experience of humanity is experienced in countless ways. We learn by listening to one another and honoring our stories. The views and opinions of our writers do not necessarily reflect the mission, viewpoints or opinions of the Center for Sacred Window Studies.
Everything in the natural world is made up of the 5 great elements.
They are the fundamental building blocks of all things, including humans! They are ether, air, fire, water & earth. These elements come together to form what we refer to in Ayurveda as the Doshas.
Ayurveda defines physiology in terms of these three forces called “Doshas”. The three doshas are Vata, Pitta and Kapha:
Vata = Ether + Air → the governing principle of all movement in the body.
Pitta = Fire + water → Pitta governs functions of metabolism and transformation.
Kapha = Water + Earth → Kapha manifests as structure, stability and nourishment.
These unique energies that make up each individual are related to our mind, physiology, metabolism, digestion, personality, and so much more. As individuals, we are a combination of all three Doshas, but in varying amounts. Some of us are naturally more airy, while others are naturally more fiery and others more earthy. Living in synchronicity with our dosha can help us maintain a healthy mind, body and spirit.
V A T A = Ether + Air
Vata is cold, dry, ever changing. These types are creative, free-spirits, in constant motion. Sometimes these individuals have a hard time focusing, and have constant chatter in the mind.
Physically, vata individuals are cold, dry and tend to have long features. They tend to have dry skin and dry, coarse hair. Their skin is cold to the touch; they tend to love warmer weather. Appetites vary, digestion is varied, and sometimes they experience bloating, gas, and constipation.
Vata individuals are vivid dreamers, and have a tendency towards fear and anxiety. They are prone to insomnia, eating disorders, and ADD.
Time of day: 2-6am & 2-6pm
P I T T A = Fire + Water
Pitta is hot, firey and oily. These individuals are courageous, strong-minded, and very knowledgeable. Pitta individuals are fantastic leaders and will do whatever it takes to accomplish the task at hand. They like to work very hard and thrive in competitive situations. When out of balance this competitive nature can turn into judgement, irritability and frustration.
Physically, pitta individuals have fair skin, and often have freckles and a reddish tint to the skin. They perspire more than the other Doshas, and enjoy intense exercise to release the heat that accumulates within the body. Pitta individuals are prone to acne, eczema, oily skin and hair loss. Internally they have strong digestive fires that can cause heartburn, acid reflux and hyperacidity.
Season: Late Spring and Summer
Time of day: 10pm-2am & 10am-2pm
K A P H A = Water + Earth
Kapha is cool, moist, nourishing. Mentally, kapha individuals are sweet, kind, loving, compassionate and very good listeners. When out of balance, kapha can become attached, possessive and depressed. These tendencies often lead to overeating, lack of energy and love of sweets and sleep. It can be difficult to become motivated for these individuals at times, but once they get going they are productive.
Physically, Kapha individuals are a sturdy build. They have smooth, soft skin and thick hair with full lips. Kapha types tend to overeat and are prone towards water retention, sluggish metabolism, and weight gain. Internally these individuals have a slower digestion and can often feel heavy after meals.
Season: Winter & Spring
Time of day: 6-10am & 6-10pm
Many people are more than one dosha. Maybe you’re a Vata-Pitta, Vata-Kapha, Pitta-Kapha, or all 3 (Tridoshic!) Through our understanding of the qualities of the elements and doshas, we can begin to recognize when things are becoming out of balance!
Understanding your Dosha can help establish a lifestyle, routine and eating habits that make you feel healthy, vibrant and mentally clear.
Each person has all three of these doshas within them, but to varying degrees. Once you understand a little more about your individual constitution, you can begin to make simple shifts in your daily life that help you to align with the elements in your body. And keep in mind ~ knowing how to work with the seasons is a beautiful way to connect with your unique qualities and avoid imbalance as the weather changes!
So now the burning question for many is, “What’s my dosha!?”
Well, let’s start here….Your prakruti is your natural state of being. It is how the elements present themselves to form who you are at the time of conception. It’s your baseline of health. Your vikruti is your current state of imbalance, it is the deviation from your natural state. Understanding this paradigm is central to understanding Ayurvedic medicine. Broken down simply, prakruti assesses the amount that each of the 5 elements are present in an individual at birth and vikruti looks at how that elemental balance has shifted, as a result of diet and lifestyle practices that disturb the balance of those elements.
Dosha quizzes are becoming more and more popular now that Ayurveda is entering the mainstream. It’s important to take these quizzes with a grain of salt and of course consult a practitioner before taking any herbal strides. One of those all too common misconceptions that yields to confusion originates in the process of self-diagnosis. This often occurs in individuals who fill out an online dosha assessment and come to the conclusion that “they are So vata!” When actually what they are discovering is that their current imbalance is likely vata. However, some quizzes are well formulated and can help you take the first step towards understanding what is going on in your mind-body connection.
Banyan Botanicals has an amazing quiz! They let you set up a dosha profile, give you suggestions and detailed information based on your natural state of being, and share how that natural state has deviated and what doshas are potentially elevated at this time. The entire goal of Ayurvedic medicine is to align this deviation! So a good quiz will always lead you more to the current state of imbalance rather than your natural state of being, because that’s not where the imbalance lies!
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“You’ll own nothing and be happy,” is a catchphrase that originated from a 2016 essay by Danish MP Ida Auken which was included in the video, “8 Predictions for the World in 2030,” by the World Economic Forum. As of 2022, the essay has been removed from the WEF’s website. With good reason. It doesn’t sit well with most people that the elite of Davos have decided how the rest of us will live our lives.
I’m changing this quote to describe the current state of schools in our county and probably the rest of the country. “Your kids will be stupid but they will be happy.”
In the Fall of 2021, fifteen percent of Maryland public school students tested proficient on recent state tests in math. Approximately 30% tested proficient in reading. That’s PROFICIENT, which is generally defined as “being able to do something well.” Educators will try to rebrand the word in order to make it seem like proficient is a word that would describe Einstein. Or, they will just weave around it with word salad so that they don’t define it as anything. I wonder if they can define what a “woman” is? Probably not.
Regardless of the definition that ANYONE uses, the test scores indicate that our kids are failing to make educational progress and that we are failing them. If you read the scores another way, 85% of our children are not proficient in math and 70% are not proficient in reading. That means it is likely that YOUR child or grandchild, regardless of grades on a report card, is not able to do grade appropriate math or reading.
One would think that local school systems seeing these scores would be alarmed and go into hyperdrive to find a way to provide more instruction in those areas. To quote Jon Taffer from Bar Rescue when he is screaming at bar owners whose businesses are losing money at astonishing rates, ” Get off your ass and do something!” Of course, John then spends a week creating processes and plans to help the owners make the failing bar successful.
But, like lazy business owners, there seems to be no urgency among our educational leaders to fix this atrocity. The State Superintendent of Maryland, Mohammed Choudhury, had this tepid response in December of 2021: ‘The preliminary data confirms what we anticipated: learning suffered during the pandemic, and we must be innovative, collaborative, and bold to accelerate student achievement and support mental, social and emotional health.”
Let’s dissect that statement. First, one wonders why, if this was anticipated, the state and local schools didn’t get in front of the situation and try to prevent this extreme loss of learning as quickly as possible. If you anticipate your house will burn down, don’t you fix the problem BEFORE it happens? They had almost two years to generate solutions. Nada. Nothing innovative, collaborative, or bold here.
It’s a famous practice in education, “admiring the problem.” It’s where educators create a problem, talk about the problem, pretend to solve the problem, and eventually make the problem worse. And then they ask for more money and control to solve the problem.
They’ve done it for years with minority achievement. Minority achievement became a problem around the time when the Great Society was created. So, after creating the problem, they talked about how to get minority students to achieve more, they pretended to solve the problem, and then they made the problem worse. So, despite all the Superintendents recently discovering the systemic racism of the systems they have worked in for over twenty years, low minority achievement is a construct and a plan of the educational bureaucracy. They make money off of it. If they really cared about the problem, it would be fixed by now.
And now, as our children are falling into a deep chasm of low achievement, they are doing it again. And they know they are doing it.
All one needs to do is look at what is happening with the millions of dollars of ESSR III money that came into the school systems. In our local system alone, ESSR III was over 8 million dollars. This money was given to the system for the grant period of 2020 through 2024. However, the budget was created and approved in August of 2021.
One would expect that a majority of these funds would be spent on academics; books, instructional materials, etc. In reality, it was only 20% or approximately $400,000. And that money is meant to be spent over fiscal years 22, 23, and 24. So, this year the money spent on instructional materials was $99,000. What surprises me about that is the lack of urgency to get materials THIS year to start getting kids back on track THIS year. The longer we wait, the worse the educational gap will grow.
David Grissmer, an education researcher at University of Virginia, addressed the issue of the educational gaps between different groups of children. A gap of one standard deviation in first grade is usually the same at 8th grade. But, the difference in the amount of learning that makes one standard deviation at 8th grade is far greater. (1)
Another theory is that the longer you wait to address gaps in children’s reading ability, the wider the gaps get and the harder they are to narrow. (1) So, imagine how bad the gap is for our children who have had their education interrupted of delayed for up to two years at this point. One would think that the alarms would be sounding and the educators would be calling for “all hands on deck” to address academic gaps. There would be no waiting, not six months, not a year, and certainly not till 2024.
Anecdotally, teachers tell us this is not the case. A look at the budgets and materials and programs purchased proves them right. It’s clear that the drive to get the kids caught up academically is on the back burner.
Instead, the children are having other issues being dealt with to the exclusion of academics. Remember, a school day is approximately 6-8 hours. Take out lunch time, classroom interruptions, non-academic activities, etc. and you can knock two hours off that time. The remaining time is divided between different subjects, and math and reading are just part of the agenda.
So, maybe education administrations, knowing that the gap is there and time is precious, would slash anything off the agenda that doesn’t promote academic learning. Of course, subjects like music, art and physical education must have their time. But, honestly, those subjects are not daily classes. And, many would argue that they augment learning.
What does impact academic time is time spent on social issues and psychological “feel good” programs. In the case of social issues, or CRT, this time divides children and causes them to act out on the racial animus they have been taught. When a child thinks that other children are keeping him from getting what he wants, he gets angry. This could be why behavior problems and violence are increasing exponentially across our state and country. Of course, educators lie and say that CRT doesn’t exist in the classrooms, but a look in school libraries and classroom lessons proves otherwise.
Even more insidious is the overemphasis on counseling, psychological services, and implementation of school programs intended to make kids “feel better” about themselves. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 10.4 percent increase employment growth for school psychologists in the next eight years. And this projection was made before the glut of Federal and State funding to schools for these jobs.
This is why we see a system budgeting over $500,000 for psychological services and $300,000 for student services in their ESSR III budget. That’s twice as much as what was budgeted for instructional materials. And while the instructional materials funding was spread out for three more years, the psychological services were budgeted for RIGHT NOW.
This supports stories teachers share about the glut of psychologists wandering around the public schools, interrupting classes to pull students to play basketball, eat pizza and candy or just sit around and talk. It also explains why, when children act out angrily by throwing furniture, lashing out at others and destroying school property, there’s always a psychologist standing by to justify the behavior.
It also explains why materials such as this book series, “A Little Spot of Emotions” is now a mainstay in classrooms, along with fidget spinners, foam balls and safe space teepees. All purchased through ESSR funding.
To be clear, I’m not against kids getting help dealing with mental issues they are having. What I am against is the full court press to either find or create these issues in order to justify the spending on psychologists, counselors, and books about feelings. Meanwhile, instruction is secondary on the agenda.
They are not solving the problems THEY created with mask mandates and quarantine practices that made children afraid and cost them valuable time in school. In fact, they are making them worse.
This leads me to believe that they WANT it that way. Just like I think they wanted minority achievement to ALWAYS be an issue. Why would they want that?
Go back to the initial statement of this blog. If the goal of the World Economic Forum, the Great Reset, the Davos group, etc. is that we will own nothing and be happy, these educational tactics fit right in.
I’m sure you are questioning the fact that this could be part of a global initiative to destroy our society and that our local school systems are participating. You have to remember that the systems are NOT making the rules. They are merely fulfilling the requirements of the money being sent to them by the Federal and State governments. I don’t believe any teacher, principal, etc. wants their students to lose valuable educational growth. I believe they think they are doing what the “experts” tell them to do. Somewhat like people believing Fauci and the CDC about Covid.
But, like Fauci and the CDC, there are parties who know exactly what is happening. Teachers Unions, many government officials, all will gain in money and power if our children are uneducated, mentally damaged, and stupid. The Unions will be able to keep pushing for more staff, more teachers, more funding, which means more dues for them and more political power to their union. Even local government officials, superintendents, etc. will be able to demand more pay and tax increases under the guise of solving the problem. Look at Maryland’s Blueprint for Education and you will see that happening. (By the way, this also means Superintendents will be able to move from their jobs as Superintendents to OTHER jobs that provide more power and high pay. Always pay attention to which jobs retired superintendents get after they retire. It’s very interesting.)
The only people who don’t gain are the children. But that’s okay for the elites because stupid people are controllable people. If students aren’t adequately educated, they grow up to be stupid people in low level jobs who will believe whatever their government masters tell them. It makes them easier to fool with propaganda, easier to pit them against each other, etc. Ignorant people will follow the worst of dictators. They will never know history (especially as Marxists rewrite it or remove it.) Look at China. Look at North Korea.
Since time began, dictators have wanted the people they rule to be kept poor, dumb, and happy to pick up any crumbs the dictators will give them.
This is what our children are being set up for. The children of the elite won’t miss out on education. They will continue to get the best education money and power can buy. They may not be any smarter than your child, but they will have advantages your child won’t have. They will be sheltered from having to “be happy” with their low station in life and substandard living conditions.
You parents, you are the only ones who can stand up for your children. You are the only ones who want what is best for the children. Yes, there are teachers who feel the same way, but often their hands are tied because they are given an impossible job of taking kids who are two to three years behind academically and bringing them up to grade level in one year. And not just one kid in their class, but ten to twenty kids in their class. And it gets worse as kids are passed through each grade level, because schools won’t hold kids back any more.
It’s time for the public to have a more active role in the creation of these budgets, local and grant funded, as well as opportunities to review how money is spent. By the way, did you know that EACH employee in a local school system got $1200 sent to them this year? I didn’t. I’m not sure where the money came from and why they got it, but it happened. It’s not that they don’t deserve it, but I have to question why this has been kept so quiet.
Most people wouldn’t mind that stipend if they knew that the system was laser focused on academics and making sure our kids aren’t stunted educationally for the rest of their lives. But it’s clear they aren’t, especially when one hears certain administrators bemoaning the fact that they haven’t found enough things to spend the ESSR III money on and if they don’t spend it soon, it will be taken back. Hey, guys, how about some extra math or reading materials? Or some books about the great history of this country?
Again, it’s clear the bottom line is not about getting our children the education they need to become independent, knowledgeable adults who can achieve the life they want, not the life some government bureaucrat allows them to have.
Start getting involved in changing what is going on or in educating your own child.
Happiness is meaningless if you don’t have control of your life and the freedom to make your own way. And, it really isn’t possible to be a slave and be happy. No matter what the group at Davos says.
This is the quote from Danish MP Ida Auken, member of the World Economic Forum:
“I don’t own anything. I don’t own a car. I don’t own a house. I don’t own any appliances or any clothes,” writes Danish MP Ida Auken. Shopping is a distant memory in the city of 2030, whose inhabitants have cracked clean energy and borrow what they need on demand. It sounds utopian, until she mentions that her every move is tracked and outside the city live swathes of discontents, the ultimate vision of a society split in two.
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For whatever reason, many dogs love to eat horse manure. In most cases, this rather repulsive habit is mostly an issue for the dog owner and does not lead to harm for the dog. A concern expressed by many dog owners is that a dog may become poisoned if the manure comes from a horse that was recently administered a common deworming agent, ivermectin.
I decided to do a bit of research to determine if this is a concern that is important to pass on to our EquiMed visitors. This is what I found.
Is ivermectin dangerous for dogs?
Indeed it is. Ivermectin is very toxic to dogs if consumed in amounts sufficiently high to cross the blood-brain barrier. In these cases, it can cause neurological symptoms including:
- Stumbling or uncoordinated movement
- Dilated pupils
- Altered behavior ranging from confusion to coma
Even with the potential for these nasty side effects, Ivermectin is commonly administered to dogs in the proper dose level to treat heartworm, sarcoptic mange and demodectic mange. The important factor is making sure the dog does not consume what your veterinarian would call a concentration required to produce signs of toxicosis.
There is an additional consideration having to do with dogs that have a mutation in the gene known as the multidrug resistance gene (ABCB1). These dogs are especially sensitive to ivermectin. If your dog is one of the following breeds, there is the potential that he or she may have the mutation:
- Border collie
- Australian shepherd
- Long-haired whippet
- Silken windhound
- Rough and smooth coated collies
- Various mixed breeds
These breeds have a much higher sensitivity to ivermectin. Most veterinarians avoid using ivermectin in these breeds, except for heartworm treatment, where the required dose is low enough to not cause toxicosis.
How much ivermectin can my dog consume without causing a toxic reaction?
Obviously, it is smartest to avoid any consumption of ivermectin except as part of a veterinarian administered and monitored treatment. But inadvertent consumption or exposure to ivermectin will generally not be toxic in amounts less that:
- In sensitive breeds: 100 micrograms per kilogram of dog weight
- In non-sensitive breeds: 2000 micrograms per kilogram of dog weight
How much ivermectin is passed in the horse's manure?
Oral ivermectin dose
Research on equine parasite control has resulted in a standard dose of oral ivermectin of 0.2 mg/kg. Paste dispensers are normally calibrated to help measure the proper dose based on your horse's body weight.
Testing horse manure for ivermectin concentrations is not a job most people would enjoy, however researchers Perez, Cabezas, Sutra, Galtier and Alvinerie from the Facultad Medecina Veterinaria took the challenge and scientifically quantified the amount of ivermectin passing through the horse's digestive tract and made available to our hungry dogs in the form of manure.
An important result of the research is that the level of ivermectin in the manure peaks 2 and 1/2 days following standard treatment. After three days, the amount of ivermectin passed through the manure is too low to cause a problem with your dog.
At the peak, the researchers found a concentration level of 2414 plus or minus 1894 nanograms of ivermectin per gram of manure. Is this level enough to cause a problem for our manure eating dog? We need to do some basic math to find out.
How much horse manure is too much?
Just to be safe, we will work on a worst case scenario and assume that your dog has the ABCB1 mutation and is sensitive to ivermectin at levels of 100 micrograms per kilogram of body weight. We also use the worst case concentration of ivermectin noted in the study which is 4308 nanograms of ivermectin per gram of manure.
Remember that this level of concentration may be present in manure at 2 and 1/2 days after ivermectin treatment. The following table shows how many pounds of manure your dog would need to consume to be considered a toxic dose:
|Dog weight||Toxic amount of manure for sensitive dogs||Toxic amount of manure for non-sensitive dogs|
|0.37 oz (10 g)||7.40 oz (211 g)|
|1.9 oz (53 g)||2.3 lbs (1.05 kg)|
|3.7 oz (105 g)||4.6 lbs (2.11 kg)|
|7.4 oz (211 g)||9.3 lbs (4.21 kg)|
|11.1 oz (316 g)||13.9 lbs (6.32 kg)|
|14.8 oz (421 g)||18.6 lbs (8.42 kg)|
|1.2 lbs (527 g)||23.2 lbs (10.53 kg)|
|1.4 lbs (631 g)||27.9 lbs (12.64 kg)|
|1.6 lbs (737 g)||32.5 lbs (14.74 kg)|
|1.9 lbs (842 g)||37.1 lbs (16.85 kg)|
|2.1 lbs (947 g)||41.8 lbs (19.0 kg)|
|2.3 lbs (1.05 kg)||46.4 lbs (21.1 kg)|
If you own a breed or a mixed breed that carries the ABCB1 mutation, your dog can become poisoned by eating horse manure contaminated with ivermectin. The manure must be eaten within 4 or 5 days of the horse being treated with an ivermectin! A 60 pound dog would need to consume 1.4 pounds of manure to receive a potentially toxic dose.
What is a road apple?
When horses eliminate their bowels, the form of the manure is a pile of rounded balls. In the early 20th century, when horses were the predominant means of transportation, the collection and disposal of "road apples" was a major task of city workers.
How much is 1.4 pounds of manure? I collected road apples from my quarter horses (a relatively small breed) and weighed them to find that to consume 1.4 pounds of manure, the dog would need to eat a pile of approximately 14 balls, a good sized pile of manure.
A very small dog or puppy of 5 pounds, with the ABCB1 mutation would only need to eat 2 balls balls to receive a toxic dose. Fortunately, most breeds that have this mutation tend to be larger - so puppies are most at risk.
Another important consideration is administering a heart worm medication. Since these medications commonly contain ivermectin, even a small amount of ivermectin contaminated manure consumed by your dog may cause toxicosis if taken within days of a heartworm treatment.
If you own a breed that does not carry the ABCB1 mutation, it is difficult for your dog to consume enough manure to become ill. A 60 pound dog would need to consume 28 pounds of manure. This is beyond the capability of even the most hungry dog, so the chances of toxicity are slim. However, with continuous exposure the manure from treated horses, it may be possible to accumulate a toxic dose over a period of time.
Prognosis for dogs with ivermectin toxicosis
If your dog develops ivermectin toxicosis, immediate veterinary assistance is required. While there are no antidotes to ivermectin toxicosis, with proper supportive care, the prognosis is usually very good. Depending on the amount consumed, treatment may require hospitalization for a prolonged period. For a non-sensitive dog, after the ingestion of amounts greater than 5 mg per kg of body weight, the dog may not survive.
The analysis presented in this article was drawn largely from the following two publications. Consult with your dog's veterinarian if you suspect or are worried about ivermectin toxicosis.
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High-speed broadband in cars moves closer
January 13, 2016
Consumers can already access broadband and media via smartphones whether they’re sat in a car, on a train and increasingly in the air. However, a new link between Toyota and Kymeta Corp has come up with a satellite antenna that’s capable of handling very high-speed data to cars at domestic-type broadband rates.
The technology was unveiled at the Detroit Motor Show on January 11th. The prototype communication system is capable of downloading satellite data at 50 megabits per second, which is significantly better than typical cellular feeds. The speed is expected to rise past the gigabit-per-second mark within a few years.
Kymeta adds that a Japanese-based investment fund (Mirai Creation Inv. Partnership) is providing a strategic investment to help develop the technology. Kymeta said at the Show that it had closed a $62 million financing round with cash from Mirai. Mirai is the Japanese word for ‘future’.
Kymeta has investors in the shape of Bill Gates, Liberty Global, Lux Capital and other well-known media names.
Satellite giant Intelsat is working with Kymeta on the technology behind the project’s delivery system, and according to Intelsat “on a global basis”.
“Satellite connectivity can best address the capacity, coverage and security concerns of conventional solutions to car connectivity. Better yet, these assets are available now. We don’t have to wait 10 years for a next generation cellular network to be invented and deployed,” said Dr. Nathan Kundtz, Chief Executive Officer of Kymeta. “This will be crucial because five years from now, every car that comes off a production line should be connected. In fact, we should stop calling it the ‘connected car’, and just call it ‘the car’ because this is the future of automotive.”
Currently, the test vehicles have a suite of 6” six-sided receivers built into the roof of the test car. The antennas can then pick up satellite signals without having to be ‘pointed’ to a satellite. The embryonic testers include youngsters who seem to appreciate receiving TV programming, games and communications and at the rate of a target 100 movies a month!
The plan is to complete testing of the system and start rolling out to the industry in about 2 years.
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Composition shingles come in a variety of colors and styles. There are three main categories for the different types of shingles: three-tab, high-definition, and specialty (or designer). Three-tab shingles have a smooth appearance and are a very economical choice. However, they are also the least durable type of shingle. High-definition shingles are much thicker and more durable than the three-tab and have a more defined appearance. The specialty or designer shingles are typically chosen for their unique styles and long lifespans.
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How We Will Work in 2028, Based on Gartner Research Report
According to recent research, by 2028 business will have undergone a “digital transformation” of epic proportions. In 2016, Peter Sondergaard, senior VP and global head of Research at Gartner, implored businesses to “take all the digital initiatives and pilots, and drive them into the mainstream.”
The professionals at Gartner believe that as businesses continue to become increasingly digital, companies must fully commit themselves to ambition equal to or greater than that of their competitors. They provide an outline of what companies should prioritize in practice and recruiting so that they can “create digital value at scale” that will be integral to success in the future.
Here is a quick guide to their findings and what to expect as business continues to transition to more digital methods over the next decade.
AI to Help, Not Replace
The harbinger of the digital transformation of business is the development of AI technology. While many find themselves concerned that AI and bots will replace human workers, the truth is that, in the word’s of Gartner’s Laurence Goasduff, we “cannot unlock the business value of technology without people.”
Yes, business people should be prepared to surrender their duties that can be reduced to AI algorithms; However, success in the digital world will not rely just on innovative technology, but perhaps, more importantly, it will depend on “people who have the ability and desire to exploit existing and emerging technologies.”
This is a component of what Gartner researchers refer to as “digital dexterity,” which is “a new set of skills that all of us must have to operate successfully in a digital world.”
Working effectively alongside AI and understanding tools such as the Internet of Things and APIs allows organizations to extend their reach and influence. These are what Gartner calls “Network Effect Technologies” that will also be an indispensable component of business both now and in the future.
Essentially, the salesperson in 2028 should be able to effectively utilize network effect technologies but still shouldn’t expect to rely entirely on AI and digital tools.
Diversity On All Counts
Even with technological advances, working in 2028 will still require diverse, flexible skill sets. While that seems like a no-brainer, the numbers command attention.
Research from Gartner Talent Neuron revealed a “looming talent cliff,” meaning that roles in IT, cybersecurity, and AI are in incredible demand, but with very short supply.
It just won’t be possible to fulfill your company’s IT needs by simply hiring more people. Instead, Gartner’s research suggests that “CIOs will need to develop digital dexterity in the talent they already have”
This necessity of diversity will extend not only to skill sets but also to data and hiring practices. The reason for this is simple: diverse talents and data equals more diverse and plentiful resources. Gartner’s Christy Pettey explains that more diverse teams are more productive overall “due to broader thinking, a wider set of problem-solving resources, and more varied and well-considered solutions.”
Lee McMullen, Research Vice President at Gartner, insists that companies should take advantage of “diversity in all of its forms,” such as data, suppliers, talent, and culture. Without diversity, “bias will blind us to innovation and opportunities.”
The utilization of diversity throughout business operations will help prevent bias and blind spots as the way we work continues to develop and transform.
Rapid Learning Curves Ahead
The need for more diverse skill sets will require the business person of the future to be prepared to learn new skills and systems quickly. For companies that can’t hire a lot of new talent, this will create a steep learning curve that employees will have to handle by being flexible, creative, and teachable.
Laurence Goasduff warns that “the illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those that cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.” The ability to comprehend and practice new concepts, methods, and tasks will outweigh any previous experience.
That’s right. Even the most impressive of resumes will become useless if one is not willing to learn continuously. Professional development will be a greater asset than mere accolades. That doesn’t necessarily mean being a perpetual student, but it does mean embracing opportunities to improve and advance one’s digital dexterity.
Failure is Part of Ambition
Such a steep learning curve and a lot of changes on the way mean that above all, the business person in decades to come must not be afraid of failure.
In his six-minute webinar on Creating Digital Value at Scale, Gartner Research VP and distinguished analyst John Scheibenrief emphasizes the importance of this resilience and determination.
He describes digital business as “a series of experiments” that can (and will) occasionally fail. But these failures are a part of the digital business process and will “help you on your digital journey.”
You don’t have to wait until 2028 to start the journey, either. Start applying these concepts now by investing in diversity and developing your team’s digital dexterity. Approach the future with strategy, but not with fear, and your business will be well on its way to productively weathering the decade to come.
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Health and Wellness
Most of us are well aware of the refreshing properties of tea. However, what do we get in addition to feeling invigorated after each cup? From improved stamina to great skin, here are some benefits.
Tea and Cancer
As adults, we’re all afraid of the C-word; after all, with the terminal nature of this condition in most cases, it’s not surprising to always feel wary. The antioxidants found in tea are known to reduce the risk of most cancers – from breast to liver.
Tea and Beauty
The antioxidants in tea are once again responsible for the anti-aging benefits that your skin receives. With the ability to fight free radicals and provide UV protecting properties, your daily cup of green or white tea is doing more than just hydrating you and cinching your waistline.
Tea and Fitness
Did you know that the catechins found in green tea increase the burning of fat in your body? This is extra advantageous when you’re working out, as this fat can then be used to produce fuel. This in turn increases the amount of endurance your muscles can sustain, in your entire body.
Tea and Degenerative Diseases
Conditions that affect the elderly, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s have been known to have a correlation with tea drinking habits. Consuming tea on a regular basis has been found to lower the risk of such ailments, according to numerous studies.
Tea and Heart Health
One of the most comprehensively researched areas, the effects of tea on cardiovascular health have led to numerous findings over the years. The risk of heart attack is known to be less amongst regular tea drinkers, along with a reduced risk of stroke too.
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| By Sydney Fairman |
Join your peers during Booklist’s webinar, “Large Print, Big Advantages: Strategies for Increasing Youth Literacy” on February 12, 2019 at 2 p.m. ET. Hear how schools and public libraries are using large print to improve comprehension and develop essential lifelong learning skills.
Plus, discover the exciting new releases coming in spring and summer.
- Camille Freund, ENL Teacher, Urban Assembly Media Studies High School (NY)
- Don Giacomini, Youth Services Specialist, Gwinnett County Public Library (GA)
- Shelly Schwerzler, Director of Development & Community Outreach, Gwinnett County Public Library (GA)
- Bonnie Simcock, Manager of Acquisitions, Thorndike Press
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Super Augmented II - Further Explorations
As the title suggests, this is the second volume of exercises, sequences and concepts pertaining to the self titled “Super Augmented” Scale, a nonetonic, symmetrical, synthetic collection of pitches. Its layout divides the octave into three equal parts – as does the more common hexatonic Augmented Scale.
What makes Super Augmented so “super” is that it combines a pair of Augmented Scales - a half step apart - with an Augmented triad being common between them. The fact that Super Augmented contains 3 different Augmented triads means that, with inversions, an Augmented triad is generated from each of its nine scale steps.
As listed in the Table of Contents of this volume, various sub-topics are organized into the following sections: Scale Sequences, Interval Sequences, Chords & Arpeggios, as well as Pentatonics & Triad Pairs.
As the basic unit of Super Augmented is the 013 Trichord (C-Db-Eb from C), its basic mode of transposition is that of a Major 3rd - again, like its hexatonic constituent.
In the first Volume “013 Calling - Super Augmented”, a section introducing the 013 Trichord was included. In this volume, the focus is centered more so on exercises, sequences and melodic ideas stemming from the various resulting components of the Super Augmented scale itself.
The material contained in this volume, as well as in Vol. I, is but the proverbial tip of the iceberg when it comes to uncovering melodic combinations from the Super Augmented system.
Both of these volumes will hopefully wet the appetite of any improviser or composer for further investigation into and practical understanding of this enigmatic “scale of limited transposition”.
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The Political Climate in Garfield township (Pawnee County), KS is Strongly conservative.
Pawnee County, KS is Very conservative. In Pawnee County, KS 23.5% of the people voted Democrat in the last presidential election, 74.7% voted for the Republican Party, and the remaining 1.9% voted Independent.
In the last Presidential election, Pawnee county remained overwhelmingly Republican, 74.7% to 23.5%.
Pawnee county voted Republican in every Presidential election since 2000
The BestPlaces Liberal/Conservative Index
Garfield township (Pawnee County), KS is Strongly conservative
Pawnee County, Kansas is Very conservative.
Kansas is Somewhat conservative.
The BestPlaces Liberal/Conservative Index is based on recent voting in national elections, federal campaign contributions by local residents, and consumer personality profiles.
Displaying 20 years of Presidential voting, visualized in one word.
Garfield township (Pawnee County), Kansas: R R R R R R
How It Works:
Here at BestPlaces, we were looking at the voting patterns since the 2000 election and realized that we could express the results of each election as one letter. R if the Republican Party candidate won, D if the Democratic Party candidate won and I if the Independent Party candidate won. The six elections (2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020) would be expressed as six-letter word (R R D R R).
Then we went a little further and added the dimension of magnitude. If the difference of victory was greater than 10 percent, the letter is upper case, and lower case if the difference was less than 10 percent. This allows us to see interesting voting patterns at just a glance.
Here’s the VoteWord for Iowa – d r d d r. In the last six elections the state has been closely contested, voting narrowly for the Republican Party candidate in 2016 and 2020 after voting for the Democratic Party in 2008 and 2012. Virginia (r r d d d D) has voted for the Democratic Party in the last three elections.
Individual Campaign Contributions in Garfield township (Pawnee County), KS
In the last 4 years (2018-2021), there were 0 contributions totaling $0 to the Democratic Party and liberal campaigns, averaging $0 per contribution.
In the last 4 years, there were 0 contributions totaling $0 to the Republican Party and conservative campaigns, averaging $0 per contribution.
(source: Federal Election Commission)
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