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The recent images of violent police confrontation with protesters in the wake of George Floyd’s death, have had one striking feature in common. Most of those confrontations are between male police officers and the public.
That’s because there are few women in policing. Today, only about 12 percent of the nation’s police officers are women.
Could adding more women make policing safer and reduce the number of violent interactions with the public? It’s a complicated question, according to Cara Rabe-Hemp, an associate dean and professor at Illinois State University who has studied and written books about women in policing.
“I think there’s more than that that needs to be taken into account. We do know the positive benefits that women bring to policing,” Rabe-Hemp told the Standard. “Female police officers are less likely to use force against citizens, especially excessive force.”
Some experts believe adding more women to the nation’s police forces could mean more peaceful police interactions with the public.
“[Women are] less likely to be named in citizen complaints and citizen lawsuits, which saves taxpayers and agencies millions of dollars,” Rabe-Hemp said.
Female officers are also more likely to take reports of domestic violence and sexual assault, and follow up on those reports which could prevent future violent attacks for victims, she added.
“So we know that women have challenged the myth that policing requires nothing but brawn to get the job done while proving they have what it takes to do the job,” she said.
But Rabe-Hemp says more research in this area is needed before “we can say that women are a solution to violence within policing.”
She suggested police departments need to look hard at their physical requirements, which tend to emphasize the importance of upper-body strength. And that emphasis puts women at a disadvantage.
“One of the major frustrations of this is we really don’t know if that’s a necessary physical requirement to do policing well,” Rabe-Hemp said.
Also, if departments are serious about retaining a diverse workforce, they need to address the “continued resistance” to women within police culture.
But it’s not as simple as “adding women and stirring,” Rabe-Hemp said.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why Go Organic?
Better For You
We all take pleasure in the natural world around us, but going organic isn’t all about tree hugging or sandal wearing. Organic cotton is a premium, long-lasting fabric that feels beautifully soft on your skin. When you choose to buy organic you are indulging yourself (or your baby) with a top quality, luxuriously soft fabric. It’s the exact opposite of wearing a do-gooder’s hair shirt!
Better for those who grow and sew it
It’s good to know that you can buy organic cotton safe in the knowledge that everyone involved in its manufacture has been dealt with fairly, they haven’t been exposed to toxins and pesticides and no child has been employed to help produce your clothes.
All LittleLeaf products are certified to the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS). Organic cotton bearing the GOTS logo ensures that the fabric has been made by farms and factories meeting the highest social and environmental standards currently available.
Better for the Planet
If buying a top quality, premium product, beautifully soft and manufactured with high social standards isn’t quite enough, then you can also relax in the knowledge that you are buying sustainably and helping to make the environment that little bit better.
Non-organic cotton has been called the world’s dirtiest crop and uses 16% of all insecticides globally (Soil Association). Organic cotton works with nature, not against it, avoids the use of pesticides, uses far less water and helps to keep water safe and clean. It uses a whopping 91% less water to grow and process than ordinary, non-organic cotton. It also produces staggeringly less greenhouse gas than conventional cotton manufacture, maintains healthy soils and helps remove CO2 from the atmosphere. As the UK Soil Association says, organic represents “More of the good stuff, less of the bad.”
To top all this, the majority of LittleLeaf Organic products are made in a Fair Trade registered, wholly solar powered factory!
GOTS Certification (how to be sure it is organic cotton)
GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard)
It’s not enough just to be organic. When we set up LittleLeaf we wanted to ensure that everyone we deal with is treated fairly. Farmers and manufacturers should not be exposed to harmful chemicals and bad working practices in order to produce our clothes. That’s why the social conditions required under the Global Organic Textile Standards (GOTS) are just as important to us as the organic requirements.
As GOTS themselves say: “GOTS prohibits the use of the kinds of chemicals commonly used in textile processing that can cause cancer, birth defects and other serious illnesses. Chemicals, like persistent hormone-disrupting substances, also destroy eco-systems and bio-diversity on an international scale.
“Workers are not exposed to toxic chemicals when working with GOTS-certified inputs and practices. In addition, the GOTS social criteria are based on the International Labour Organisation (ILO) key conventions which include a ban on child and forced labour and include provisions such as having systems in place to prove they are addressing social concerns, such as grievances. Furthermore, GOTS requires fire-prevention training and evacuation drills.” (Extracted from the Why GOTS? FAQ page on the GOTS website, www.global-standard.org.)
Not all organic cotton is certified to this high ethical standard – some clothes labelled “organic” might only contain a tiny percentage of organic cotton – so whenever you buy organic cotton, look for the GOTS logo, which ensures these standards are met. Beware of inferior certifications! We are proud that LittleLeaf is registered by GOTS and the UK Soil Association, since it means that the highest standards have been met right through EVERY stage of production, back to the farm where it has been grown. Read more about this here, in the Soil Association’s GOTS campaign: http://www.cottonedon.org/FAQS.
Where is LittleLeaf organic cotton made?
Who Made My Cotton?
Our organic cotton is grown in India. It’s designed by us and manufactured by our partners there, in a GOTS and Fair Trade registered, solar-powered factory. Head over to our blog if you’d like to know more: Who Made My Cotton?
LittleLeaf as a Gift
If you are buying LittleLeaf for a lucky friend, take advantage of our gift wrapping service. For an extra £2.95 (and some of our gifts already include wrapping), we will hand-wrap your present in our specially designed recyclable wrapping paper and use beautifully coloured raffia ribbon, which is fully compostable. We will include a hand-written greetings card, so if you would like your own special message written there, please type this in the box provided at checkout.
Alternatively, if you are choosing to give a large sheet, perhaps with a couple of pillowcases too, or grouping together a number of our baby items, why not opt for one of our gorgeous LittleLeaf gift boxes? We’ve put together some gift bundles to inspire you. See our “Gift Ideas” pages for more information.
LittleLeaf organic cotton products make gorgeous gifts. Our luxurious bedding sets would be a perfect house-warming/engagement/wedding gift, for example. Or group together three or four baby items for a special newborn baby. Our gorgeous LittleLeaf gift box allows you to put together a few items of your choice, beautifully wrapped in tissue and ribbon (all environmentally-friendly, of course!), which makes the perfect present to take to a Baby Shower, or for an office colleague leaving to go on maternity or paternity leave. Take a look at our gift ideas for him, her, babies and couples for inspiration.
Sizing for Babywear
Our baby clothes are generously cut, so to get the best fit for your baby, please refer to the size guides for baby grows and bodysuits below.
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All sizes feature double-thickness ribbed jersey cuffs at the wrist which can be unfolded to act as useful scratch mitts at night.
Our three smallest sizes (Newborn, 0-3 months and 3-6 months) also have double cuffs at the ankle, allowing a little bit of extra length in these early months when babies grow so quickly. They also give the comfort of a little bit of extra warmth on chilly nights.
Our three larger sizes (6-12, 12-18 and 18-24 months) do not have a cuff but instead are finished at the ankle with the clean line of a contrasting rib trim.
All our baby clothes have smooth, ironed-in labels behind the neck, to avoid the possibility of a sewn-in label causing irritation. All poppers are nickel-free.
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neckline to top of thigh
Our blankets measure 80cm x 70cm, the perfect size to give your baby an extra layer of warmth when out in the pram or pushchair, or at night in the cot.
Our muslin squares measure 65 x 65cm.
Cot Bed Sheets
Our sheets are generously sized, including an allowance for any shrinkage (natural for cotton) after the first wash.
Flat Cot Bed Sheet: 120cm x 180cm.
Fitted Cot Bed Sheet: 70cm x 140cm (depth 14cm). All our fitted Cot Bed sheets fit a maximum mattress depth of 14cm.
Sizing for Sheets and Pillowcases
Our sheets are generously sized, including an allowance for any shrinkage (natural for cotton) after the first wash. Each sheet comes neatly packaged in its own organic cotton drawstring bag.
Cot Bed: 120cm x 180cm
Single: 180cm x 275cm
Double: 230cm x 275cm
Kingsize: 300cm x 275cm
Superking: 300cm x 290cm
Choose “Standard” if your mattress is less than 30cm deep, or “Extra Deep” if it measures between 30-36cm deep.
Cot Bed: 70cm x 140cm (with a 14cm depth)
Single: 90cm x 190cm
Double: 138cm x 190cm
Kingsize: 150cm x 200cm
Superking: 180cm x 200cm
Our Standard Pillowcase measures 50cm x 75cm, fitting neatly to the edge of the pillow without a border.
Our Oxford Pillowcase also measures 50cm x 75cm, but has an added border of approximately 5cm.
Eco & Sustainable
We have taken care to research our stationery and packaging materials to ensure that the materials we use are sustainable. We aim to minimise our use of poly bags, only using them where we have to to keep your clothes clean and dry. Our hang tags are recycled and recyclable and attached with a cotton loop, not a plastic tie. We only use 100% recycled materials for our postal packaging and all of if it can be recycled in your standard recycling bins. This includes our postal bags, tape and stickers.
If you are buying LittleLeaf as a gift, we will beautifully gift wrap your parcel and add a card with your own message for an extra £2.95 (although some of our gifts include this in the price). Alternatively, choose one of our gorgeous gift boxes to send your present in style – our slimline Classic Box is £8.50, or larger Luxury Box is priced at £12.50.
If you order gift wrapping from us, we’ll use specially designed recycled uncoated wrapping paper, printed with our very own designs in environmentally friendly inks. If we use ribbon, we’ll ensure that it is an eco-friendly paper raffia ribbon that is completely compostable.
We have designed a variety of our own special LittleLeaf greetings cards (made from 100% recycled paper of course!) which will be included in your gift. Add an extra personal touch to your present by including your own personal message – we will hand write this in the card if you select this option at checkout. Or you can choose one of our gorgeous LittleLeaf gift boxes to send your present in style! The gift box option also includes a card and handwritten message of your choice.
You also have the option of ‘wrapping’ your LittleLeaf gift, whether bedding or babywear, in our lovely organic cotton canvas shoulder bag, priced at just £15. An innovative, useful and planet-friendly way to give an ethical gift!
We will pack and post your LittleLeaf parcel to you by Royal Mail second class delivery (and for some heavier items, by courier). Our standard post and packing charge is £1.95 for lighter items, with heavier items charged at £2.95. Your parcel should arrive in 2-3 working days. If you would like it sooner, we have a range of faster delivery options, from First Class to courier, and these can be chosen at checkout. For overseas delivery, we charge £7.50 for Ireland, £9.99 for Europe and £20 for the rest of the world.
Returning Your LittleLeaf Goods
We hope you’ll love your LittleLeaf goodies, but sometimes you may have to send something back.
Not to worry, you may return any product ordered from our website within 30 days of delivery. The item must be in its original packaging, with all labels attached, unworn, unwashed and undamaged.
Before returning any item, please email us at [email protected] and we will get back to you. You can request either a refund or an exchange.
Returns for reasons other than a manufacturing defect will be arranged using the original payment method and all postage costs will be at the customer’s expense. If, however, your product arrived in a damaged or faulty state, email us the exact details and we will refund postage costs as well in this case.
Please note that we are not responsible for the goods until they have been received by us, so we strongly recommend that you obtain a tracking number for your parcel when you return it to us via the Post Office. Unfortunately, items lost in transit will not be treated as returned items.
How do I log into my Customer Account?
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For every great cause, there are the funds needed to keep it going. Nonprofits are called “nonprofits” for a reason – we do good things, things that usually don’t pay for themselves. Whether you run a local sports team, community theatre or food bank, fundraising not only keeps you running – it shapes what and how much you can do, making it a vital part of your operations. As you already know, every dollar counts, and every fundraising campaign is carefully planned. Whether your fundraiser involves selling event tickets or laundry detergent, knowing how to use online resources can provide a significant boost to your bottom line.
The Internet, and social media in particular, has an amazing ability to spread information to a wider audience than previous generations could have even imagined. As part of a nonprofit, it only makes sense to use all of the resources available to you, and the majority of online promotional opportunities for nonprofits cost absolutely nothing! That means sales derived from your online presence will generally have no cost for your agency and, therefore, will represent pure profit.
So how do you get started? If your nonprofit doesn’t have a Facebook page, Instagram and Twitter account, then you should set one up immediately. People love hearing about the good things that good causes are doing, especially in a social media feed filled with negativity. From a fundraising perspective, you need to be building up your relationships with your supporters all year long. Not only do people love hearing about good causes, they also want to know that the causes they support are actually doing good things. If they have regular evidence that you are making a difference, they will be much more likely to say “yes” during any fundraiser.
A good rule of thumb for Facebook updates is twice a week, at least. If you have noteworthy updates more often, then be sure to post them! It’s a good idea to post photos with descriptions of what’s going on to really catch the attention of your supporters and make them feel truly involved. However, if you don’t have any big updates with photos, just make sure to post something that is positive and keeps your nonprofit in their thoughts. Twitter and Instagram update intervals can vary, depending on what you have to say, the tone you want to set and how many photos your particular nonprofit produces regularly.
When your fundraiser comes along, you will be perfectly positioned to not only gain funds from your supporters, but get their help in spreading the word. Let me emphasize just how incredible this is – an email from a friend or family member letting them know that your incredible organization needs help can be more effective than a dozen emails from you. It can not only increase your fundraising sales, but increase your online followers, which is a cycle that will help your nonprofit grow exponentially in the coming years. | <urn:uuid:aa82759e-8143-46e9-a81b-2e9a22f87d21> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.baseballfundraiser.net/using-the-internet-to-supercharge-your-fundraiser/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573104.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817183340-20220817213340-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.956631 | 576 | 1.65625 | 2 |
How to grow a giant sunflower? Most people associate the word “sunflower” with cheerful, bright baskets that follow the sun and delicious roasted seeds.
But sunflowers are a unique plant, and there are many varieties that can impress through their taste, decorative qualities, and even size. For example, in 2005 a giant sunflower plant grew in the village of Spasskoye, standing 15 feet (4.5 meters) tall!
Its leaves reached a length of 24inch (60 cm), the trunk had a diameter of 4.8inch (12 cm), and a basket of 18inch (47 cm). Such a huge sunflower is no accident! Giant sunflowers are a breeding trend for this crop.
About the astonishingly huge size of sunflower varieties, I will tell you about their agronomic techniques in the article.
SUNFLOWER IN THE GUINNESS BOOK OF RECORDS
To be precise, the “Miracle of Spaska” has not been recorded in sunflowers. The real sunflower record is registered in the Guinness Book at 30foot (9m 14cm) tall!
This giant was planted in the not-so-distant year 2014 by Hans-Peter Schiffer, an ordinary German amateur gardener living in the town of Kast. And this is already his third record! And it all started at eight meters high.
When asked how to grow such a sunflower plant, Hans admits that it wasn’t easy. Giant plants need good nutrition, loose soil, constant irrigation (especially to keep the deep roots hydrated), and open sunlight.
But on top of that, in the area where the gardener’s plot is located, thunderstorms and hail often fall, destroying almost all of the foliage on the plants. Also, the huge sunflowers, in order not to fall down, must be supported by a multi-layered frame.
By the way, the largest sunflower in the basket – 32inch (82 cm) in diameter – is grown in Canada. The world’s tiniest sunflower, on the other hand, was presented by flower growers in Oregon. Its height is only 2inch (5cm). It is grown in a bonsai style.
VARIETIES OF LARGE SUNFLOWERS
Most of us don’t need nine-meter monster sunflowers in our neighborhoods. However, sometimes it’s fun to plant something unusual in order to surprise your loved ones. And it is possible! Because today you can buy anything, even seeds of giant varieties of sunflowers. And every year they have a wider and wider selection.
For example, the famous variety “Tarahumara” grows up to 13 feet (4 meters) tall, with a large flower basket, up to 20inch (50 cm) in diameter, and large, white seeds.
The bear-square sunflower grows to 10-13foot (3-4 meters) tall, has a basket 10-12inch (25-30 cm) in diameter, and large, white, slightly curved seeds, hence the name.
Sunflower variety ‘Mammoth’ is 13 feet (4 meters) tall, with a basket diameter of 16inch (40 cm) and thick, white seeds.
The ‘Titan’ variety forms plant up to 13foot (4 m) tall, 12-28inch (30 to 70 cm) in size, with large seeds, about 0.8inch (2 cm) long, and gray striped.
Gorgonians can be taller, up to 16foot (5 m), with flower heads 10inch (25 cm) in diameter.
Mongolian Giant, up to 16foot (5m) tall, head diameter 18inch (45cm), seeds 1-1.4inch (2.5-3.5cm).
Exhibition Giant and Giant White Seed Sunflower, growing to over 10foot (3m) tall, are also tall in stature.
When buying Giant varieties, you need to understand that, like other varieties, these varieties will perform differently in different soils and conditions. No, they will not dwarf by any means, but in order to allow the full potential to unfold, you need to try.
When planting, choose the sunniest, most fertile spot, make sure the soil is well aerated, away from weeds, and water regularly.
With insufficient light, sunflowers are less developed, form smaller baskets, and yield significantly less.
Seeds are best planted immediately in the open, as the culture is poorly tolerant of transplanting. However, if the summer is very short, you can apply and germination method, but do not delay with permanent place planting. It is already necessary to transplant sunflowers into the garden 20-25 days after germination.
Cups of seedlings are best taken deep, about 12inch (30 cm) in height. A depth of 1.2-1.6inch (3-4 cm) is appropriate for embedding the seeds. The seedlings should be hardened before planting in the open ground. To increase the rearing area, it is best to leave a large distance between plants, at least 3.2foot (1 meter).
For seeds sown immediately into permanent locations, soil temperatures should reach 50°F (10°C). The crop will not be affected by frost rejuvenation. Sunflowers can tolerate short-term temperature drops to 23°F (-5°C) at stages of up to four pairs of leaves.
SUNFLOWERS AND CROP ROTATION
The place is best chosen as a new one, where no sunflower has been grown before, or at least 3-4, preferably 5-9 years ago, always thinking of the predecessors.
The main principle in the selection of predecessors must be the absence of diseases common to sunflowers, in particular, all crops that can affect mosaic, sulfur, and white rot must be excluded from the crop rotation.
It is not recommended to plant sunflower after different types of cruciferous crops such as cabbage, radish, daikon, and mustard. Also after legumes – peas, beans, lentils, chickpeas, pulses, soybeans. After other oilseeds and potatoes. In addition, careful tillage to loosen the soil and thin planting will help prevent diseases.
In addition to general diseases, the incompatibility of sunflower with plants such as cabbage, broadleaf aster, and oilseed rape can be explained by the negative effect of allelopathy, whereby the plants produce root excreta that inhibit the growth and development of other plants.
BROOMRAPE IS A NATURAL ENEMY OF SUNFLOWER
Another problem in crop cultivation is considered to be an insect pest, a parasitic plant that germinates on sunflower roots and deprives them of nutrients and water.
As a result, sunflower plants do not grow easily, become dull, produce smaller baskets, shrivel seeds, have poor seed quality, and have a low unsaturated fat content. In addition, infested crops are more susceptible to diseases, which combine to reduce yields by 35-70%.
In order to avoid infestations, the following conditions must be observed.
- planting cultures in the same location at intervals of at least 5-9 years; digging the soil deep with a joint turnover depth of 12-14inch (30-35 cm) before sowing sunflower; it can be dug out by simultaneous application of fertilizer in the fall.
- system of weeding with a broom to prevent plants from forming seeds.
- observation of spatial segregation of current and last year’s planted soil, and liming of acidic soil.
CARE OF LARGE SUNFLOWERS
Sunflower is considered to be a less responsive crop when it comes to fertilization. However, in order to get the highest plants, everyone who wants to win mentions the increased application of organic matter. For example, Richard Hope, a gardener from England who grows sunflowers up to 26foot (7.9 meters) in height, told reporters that he spent 15 bags of fertilizer for this result.
If your aim is not competition, but simply a good harvest, it is enough to apply 1-2 kg of well-rotted fertilizer per square meter under autumn digging.
In order to obtain high results, it is very important to monitor the presence of weeds, to which sunflower is particularly sensitive in the early stages of its development – the first 30-40 days. Weeding is also a way to prevent damage to the culture by pests.
Sunflower has a well-developed root system. On the one hand, it can extract water from the deep soil up to 6.5-10 feet (2-3 meters). On the other hand, it requires soil that is loose and soft. However, the water requirements are different at different stages of plant development. The highest requirements are during flowering and seed maturity. During the rest of the year, the plant does not require heavy watering.
Sunflower is very strong on dry soil. After its planting, it takes 3 years to restore the water supply. Therefore, it is recommended to plant crops with shallow root systems after sunflowers to extract water from the upper layers of the soil.
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As a taxi driver, I empathize with the segment of wheelchair bound commuters who depend solely on London cabs for their transport needs. These cabs has higher ceiling allowing all types of wheelchairs to be wheeled in, whereas other cabs, like MaxiCabs, fits only normal size wheelchairs. Without London cabs, these wheelchair bounded commuters have few alternatives. Other transport options are not suitable, having limited operating hours or are severely overbooked.
Recently, a group of affected wheelchair bound commuters met up with representatives of government agencies, like LTA , MCD, Youth and Sports and NCSS. At the end of the 1.5 hours meeting, these commuters were totally stupefied and devastated.
- a government representative spent at least 20 minutes asking why the London cab was their preferred mode of transport and if they would like to be involved in a trial to test other vehicles. An irritated commuter rebuked, saying " You don't need to waste your energy testing other vehicles. The fact is, we know London cab works for us. As a regulator, you need to ensure these vehicles are available for us - after all, we pay taxes too".
- then tension rose when the topic of using the Handicaps Welfare Association's van as an alternative was discussed. "You shouldn't be pushing this to the association, This is not a welfare issue but one about universal access" shouted one commuter.
- another commuter brought up the LTA's reply to a letter in "The Straits Times" forum, in which LTA listed five alternatives to London cabs. She said that when members of the public read the LTA's reply and see these options, they will just think that the wheelchair bound commuters are making a big deal out of nothing. The fact is that these options do not exit. LTA didn't take the trouble to check if those options exited.
Generally speaking, these are the sort of attitude our civil servant in Singapore has. They are not keen to take a proactive approach, especially when an issue straddles more than one government agencies. They tend the pass the bucks around.
Miss Maria Almenoar - a transport correspondent with Strait Times suggested the following solutions:
- the Singapore government should give money to operators to sustain a fleet of London cabs by making up the difference in the new rental prices.
- LTA can mandate that a certain percentage of each operator's fleet must be able to fit passengers in any type of wheelchairs. If the ratio is a mere 0.1% of the 26,000 taxi here, that's 26 cabs, more than the 15 London cabs on the roads now.
- MCD can fund welfare organizations to run a wheelchair accessible transport service.
Meanwhile, its heartening to note that LTA had extended the London cab operator's license by another year. After all, the PAP government has often pledged to keep the public's needs at heart of every decision it makes. And to keep its promise, the PAP government must come out with a long term solution to the transport needs of the wheelchairs bounded citizens. It must also make a dramatic turnaround from the LKY's anti-welfare era. Presently, a mere 0.3% of GNP is allocated to help the poor and handicapped people of Singapore. More should and could be done!. | <urn:uuid:e19f9066-b0e8-44d6-8d08-7a422cab0f59> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://cabby65.blogspot.com/2011/11/london-cab.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572163.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815085006-20220815115006-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.951951 | 693 | 1.578125 | 2 |
The mainframe has historically been the natural choice to run mission-critical business applications for the enterprise. While developments in processor technology mean that Linux®, UNIX® and Windows Servers® have long been able to deliver mainframe performance at a fraction of the cost, as well as offering a more flexible environment to respond to business change, the options for CIOs for progress and development often remain constrained by the existing technology footprint of the mainframe environment. With many business-critical applications written for example in PL/I, prospects of moving such vital applications away from the mainframe have always been considered too daunting and risky a task to undertake.
It is estimated that annual operational expenditure on core enterprise systems written in PL/I exceeds $1bn. Despite this, many of the PL/I systems typically still exist because there are no packaged applications that are able to provide the unique and sophisticated functionality required. This means CIOs are reluctant to take the risk of rewriting or replacing them when such a high level of intellectual capital remains embedded within these systems.
Therefore CIOs typically remain limited to continuing to develop, test and deploy every PL/I application on the mainframe and swallow the phenomenal costs associated with this. In recent years, with organisations looking to tackle the mounting IT debt caused by years of tight budgets and cost reductions, addressing these issues that surround legacy mainframe applications is increasingly becoming a critical factor to success.
Fortunately a low-risk alternative to retaining, retiring, re-writing or replacing existing PL/I applications now exists – Micro Focus Server Enterprise Edition for PL/I – the only integrated cross platform PL/I system migration product on the market.
This product is the first complete, cross-platform migration solution that enables mainframe PL/I applications to be moved from an IBM® mainframe to Linux®, Unix® or Windows Server® platforms, with minimal change, where they can be operated for a fraction of the cost. It enables the bulk of PL/I application code to be migrated without change at a significantly reduced risk and provides support for COBOL and all other key IBM mainframe subsystems used by PL/I applications.
The benefit that this will bring for many IT departments is that they will be able to self-fund ongoing PL/I application modernisation by reinvesting a proportion of the annual operating cost savings, which can be as much as 70 percent, into modernisation and innovation.
By providing a mainframe PL/I application delivery and deployment environment off the mainframe, Micro Focus is changing the game – revolutionising how PL/I applications and key IT services are delivered. By retaining the existing intellectual property, by reducing the amount of change and therefore the risk, and by taking a huge amount of operating cost away, organisations are able to create an application infrastructure that is fit to deliver value for years to come. | <urn:uuid:510089cb-5c7e-4c72-b32e-0ddb5ae23025> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://blog.microfocus.com/game-changing-technology-to-support-core-pli-systems/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571993.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814022847-20220814052847-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.932688 | 580 | 1.65625 | 2 |
«They say things are happening at the border, but nobody knows which border» (Mark Strand)
by Aldo Angelo Dolmetta
Abstract: In November 2015, the Italian Government started a «resolution procedure» involving four central-Italy banks, which were basically insolvent.
In doing so, it applied the «burden sharing principle», thus bringing forward the entry into force of Bail-in Regulation (BRRD, which formally came into force on January 1st, 2016). Departing from the «four banks» affair’s actual dynamics, this article deal with the systemic background behind the crisis the banking industry is currently going through: which is found in the absence of a law-in-action control on single banking operations’ quality. Examples of this case-law permissive trend are provided. Furthermore, the very legitimacy of the Italian Government’s and the Bank of Italy’s conduct is questioned, as far as the compliance with Italian Constitution is concerned. In particular, the administrative order according to which the annulment of the entire share capital and of subordinated bonds was provided is considered in the light of private property’s constitutional guarantee.
1.- The facts which occurred last November, relating to the central Italy so called «four banks», witness several level of unease, which go beyond what is merely contingent or episodic. Indeed, they go deep down: into the system’s interstices and, therefore, the society’s ones.
These levels of unease all relate to the diverse aspects, which comes along with the «four banks» affair. In other words, and to put it from a diachronic perspective: they unroll though the past, the present and the future of the affair itself.
The core themes are triple: the first one regards banks’ management; the second one is about investment in securities (issued by banks, too); the third one relates to banks’ crisis regulation. Moreover, one further aspect has to be added to the above-mentioned ones (which indeed partially overlaps with them): it is the conduct of the Italian Banking Authority and the Italian Government.
2.1.- As far as banks’ management theme is concerned, first comments of the «four banks» affair seem to reflect a fully traditional perspective among scholars. Such a perspective seems to show two only alternatives: either the narrow bank, that is the bank that doesn’t risk and, therefore, is useless (or very little useful; nevertheless, insufficient); or the bank whose stability is questionable, which is the bank you cannot and must not trust.
We have to ask ourselves if this perspective is truly necessary. In point of fact, the whole problem about bank crises (and it doesn’t matter if it’s about the «four banks», or others) cannot be taken for granted, as a fact that exists just because it happened. On the contrary, it also (I should say, firstly) has to be considered as something which is avoidable, from an ex ante standpoint. In sum, it has to be addressed from the perspective of banks’ and their risks’ governance.
Of course, the mentioned crisis cannot only depend on market risk (and on the unpredictability of its factors). In fact, it can also depend on a poor, reckless, crony-oriented management. The «four banks» affair seems to paradigmatically match with the one that regards non-performing loans. Which, precisely, have to be considered both in their origination phase and in their subsequent monitoring, long before foreclosure (and this be said regardless of the obscurity of the notion itself of «non-performing loan»; and regardless as well of the impact which could have the State warranty provided by last Wednesday banking «maxi decree»).
In these days, press reports tell us that the Bank of Italy has performed, on each one of the «four banks», several inspections: having then noted and reported anomalies and irregularities. That being so, a clearly fundamental question is inevitably raised (but such a question is bound – at least today – for no answer): why did not any action follow the reporting?
I am talking, here, of prompt and early action: the one that could have been less destructive than the actual one, for quality and quantity.
2.2.- One more point has to be stressed. Regardless of any shortcomings of the institutional control level, it has to be pointed out how widespread the lack of controls over product offered by banks on the market is. The lack of control not only relates to an ex ante perspective, referred to a certain «type of product» at its general level. Indeed, it also involves decentralized control, carried out on single operations regarding single clients.
The level of control performed by law in action (: ex post) on concrete banking operations’ dynamics is still set on a permissive approach. Situations of bank’s conduct patent inefficiency are brought in front of courts (banking ombudsman included). Still, these situations are often not properly sanctioned.
Two brief examples will suffice, in this respect. The first one is when a bank, which aims to recover his credit, is not able to show the court all the statements relating to the credit: but nevertheless wins the case (so called «saldo zero»: see Territorial Court of Brindisi, January 13th, 2014, available on Expartecreditoris.it). The second one is about careless handling of mortgages, with improper land valuation reports, or no reports at all. Such conducts are not sanctioned at all, as far as the mortgage contract validity is concerned (in this respect, it has to be recalled the renowned decision of the Italian Supreme Court, November 28th, 2013, n. 26672).
In our cultural environment we face the lack of an exogenous pressure on firms’ efficiency (once we could have called it «judicial and social control»). Still nowadays, the practitioner’s mind-set, when it comes to dealing with a bank, is to try and provide for an ex post protection: minimizing losses that could stem from misconduct, operation by operation (and this often happens under the hypocrite statement that this would be the only way to protect the general public of depositors and savers). In sum, we face the lack of an indirect corrective pressure in favour of fair business conduct. Moreover, rewards of position that banks tend to accumulate are still protected, in the Italian law-in-action.
At the same time, scholars preach in favour of the return to «reasonable margins in the credit industry»; that is, the return to profits (but not necessarily to dividends). Very little focus is, instead, on reducing costs and wastefulness. And it’s not only about the amount of employees; but also, for instance, about real estate. Let’s think about – I am citing a real case – the historical palace in Milan, Piazza della Scala, who is named after the Italian bank of commerce: nowadays, this building hosts a bar, a restaurant, a museum.
3.1- Legislative act no. 208/2015 (so called 2016 «Stability act») has established, as it is renowned, a Solidarity fund, intended to indemnify investors who held subordinated bonds issued by the «Four banks»: the actual bringing into action of this fund hasn’t been completed, yet; the relevant «arbitration» procedures haven’t started.
Under art. 1, comma 858 of the 2016 Stability act the right to be indemnified by the Fund is «subject to the ascertainment of liability due to breach of information, care, fairness and transparency duties set out by the Italian Financial Act».
My feeling – my fear, if you prefer – is that said provision will be construed as only referred to breaches of information duties. It can be legitimately questioned, however, that retail investors are effectively protected by a merely informational means. Regardless of the provision contained in art. 2411 of the Italian civil code – that in the year 2003 was considered one of the pillar stones of the revised Italian corporate law –, it nevertheless remains the case that the specific nature of subordinated bonds is inherently obscure to the average bank client (who has, in his life, a large amount of good reasons not to be aware of the difference between debt and equity, let alone the internal variation of that distinction). More importantly, even assuming he is made aware of what a subordinated bond is, he is anyway unable to follow the evolution of his investment and its risk over time: that is, he is not able to calibrate the timing of entry and exit from his investment.
Like even the European Commission currently seems to recognize, the only protection which is truly effective on retail investors is the suitability rule in product placement; with all the consequences that it entails, as far as intermediaries are concerned. And even in this respect, some acquitting trends, which can be found among case law, are worthy of censure (at most, and with great difficulty, some court decisions rule that a generic statement of being properly informed doesn’t give proof that the bank complied with its duties of information: see Italian Supreme Court, April 17th 2015, n. 7922).
3.2.1.- Anyway, there is one more point that the «four banks» affair suggests, by way of its concrete dynamics. According to press reports, on Dec. 30th 2015, Fondazione Carife promoted a legal action before the Administrative Law Court (so called «Tar») against Bank of Italy’s administrative order providing the «reduction of the entire capital relating to stocks» as well as «the nominal value of tier-2 elements» (that is, subordinated bonds) with «subsequent extinction of the relevant administrative and pecuniary rights». It is reasonable to think that Fondazione Carife did so in order to question the legitimacy of the administrative order itself; and to question the compliance with the Italian Constitution of both the Law Decree setting the bridge bank up and the ones (no. 180 and 181/2015, adopted last November) providing for the bail-in mechanism. I didn’t have the chance to read the very text of the legal recourse (the hearing originally scheduled on February 2nd was apparently postponed to March 1st); and I also have to say that my knowledge of what occurred in Ferrara and of Fondazione Carife as a shareholder is generic: the one of a common Italian citizen.
This being said, I nonetheless have to stress the significance of such behaviour by Fondazione Carife, for three different reasons.
3.2.2.- At least from a general standpoint, this fact shows that the problem concerning products’ suitability doesn’t only regard retail clients, but also involves professional clients such as Fondazione Carife: professional clients who are little willing to undertake trash securities (or, from an ex ante perspective, highly risky products).
So the whole reasoning gets back to its starting point. If securities industry’s future appears to be an equity-based one (see the joint statement by French and German Ministers of Treasury, as reported by Scalfari in an article on the newspaper La repubblica on February 10th, front-page and 33), the relevant risk has to be made fairly commensurate to each single operation. In particular, the ex ante risk of poor, reckless, dreamy management has to be reduced as much as possible. At the same time, the action of banks’ whole board of directors has to be controlled [in this regard, some encouraging hints can be found in a recent decision by Italian Supreme Court, November 25th, 2015, no. 24048, about financial derivatives (which showed up to be unsuitable) entered into by a company, and non-executive directors’ liability].
Otherwise, what we have is not an imprudent investment; rather, it is non-repayable money, given the absence of any control on its an and quomodo.
3.2.3.- Having said this, it has to be distinctively considered that – as far as Carife S.p.A. management is concerned – Fondazione Carife couldn’t ever be put on the same level of any other professional client. In fact, it is sure that (to some extent, which I couldn’t exactly say) it Fondazione Carife concurred, as a controlling shareholder, in producing the damage. In my opinion, there is no reason why this joint responsibility should not be recognized).
One last point which is noteworthy is that Carife’s legal action seems to get the most important point concerning what Bank of Italy and the Italian Government did on November 27th. The «four banks» remaining assets were taken away from shareholders’ and subordinated bondholders’ entitlements in order to be transferred to the bridge bank and, as a consequence, offered on sale along with the bank itself.
This is a real expropriation, as a matter of fact. In the specific sense that the annihilation of a patrimony intended to cover liabilities (that is, the very notion of patrimony, as considered by art. 2740 of the Italian civil code) towards creditors and shareholders – which is, by the way, something very different form the reduction to zero of a share capital – ensues from an ex ante and conjectural evaluation that, besides, is functionally oriented to the immediate transfer of the bank (more properly: its firm) to the best bidder (and that being said regardless of the «choice» about which criteria have to be used in order to assess a bank’s loss-making situation).
Given all this, it seems difficult to me not to support the opinion expressed by who claims that the Authority’s conduct is in contrast with the Italian Constitution (such as it is – according to press reports – submitted in the legal recourse brought by Fondazione Carife). This is, above all, an illegal limitation of the very nature of the investment made by clients through the purchase of equity and subordinated debt instruments: at the end of the day, a condition of risk was turned, by said Decree, into a condition of complete and permanent loss.
4.1.- Regardless of all this (when possibile), I still wonder if the Italian Government and the Bank of Italy could not, at the moment when they intervened such in a radical and punitive way towards investors, have taken care of the investors themselves. That is, to provide for and immediately put into action a «Solidarity Fund» (aut similia) back in late November.
Why did not they do this? Why the issue of «betrayed investors» came up later, after the fact? Besides, why such a long time is going by before the indemnity «arbitration» is actually made operating (good or bad it is, three months have already gone by)?
4.2.- It was noted – the gap in the reasoning is purposely harsh, in order to stress the significance of the point I have just considered – that bail-in regulation shows an inherent contradiction: it is built on the cornerstone of a «mature» market situation, that is able to find within itself the most proper response to a single bank crisis (crisis which, in said view, is occasional by definition): in short, a market that is full of insolvent banks’ potential purchasers. But this in not the case: from here the contradiction stems.
In fact, the present Italian situation is not the one assumed by bail-in regulation, as it is showed by the fact that not only any real bidder is apparently missing, but also several more banks are sailing through dangerous, if not very dangerous, seas. Therefore, the point (made by Capriglione) is worthy of support: with the further clarification that bail-in regulation’s sole (or main, anyway) concern seems to be the earliest resolution of the crisis (the «market hole»), by offering the banks’ assets to the public of potential purchasers.
However, if the normative system doesn’t match the real and actual system, there is no doubt that the first one has to be changed, in order to make it fitter to the second one. Natura non facit saltum.
It was noted that the bail-in rationale is a «negative» one: States (both at a worldwide and a European level, Italy included) don’t have the economic resources to front banks’ crises through bail-out intervention anymore . One may wonder if such a reason actually implies the adoption of a bail-in oriented paradigm. In any case, a thought is here needed, which is intended to be reflected into the latter. A situation of scarcity entails – by its own nature – as much care and caution as possible, for all the aspects that are involved in such problem. That is: as concerns crisis prevention, crisis resolution, and transition from the old to the new regulation regime (once again: natura non facit saltum).
4.3.- One last point. In these days, there is much talking about «four banks» directors’ liability going on. Obviously, this is correct and fair. He who made mistakes must pay. Nevertheless, we shall bear in mind that this tool gave very poor outcomes, in its long-standing application: since it comes into action when…the horse has bolted to unreachable off-shore paradises.
So the time has come to think about something new and different: being aware, however, that the lack of new and better solution – that could efficiently replace directors’ liabilities – is going to increasingly emphasise the importance of direct and indirect controls over products offered on the market by each firm.
(*) Held in Trento, February 12th, 2016.
On ex ante government on products, see the presentation by Antonucci. By way of explanation, one point is enough: the «four banks» affair shows once more how the management of conflicts of interest requires a radical solution, with a mandatory rule stating a «juris et de jure» presumption of transactional conflict.
A lot of expectations are being raised by the establishment of the new «Consob ombudsman» (once dropped the unsatisfactory experience of the Arbitration Chamber, an effort is being made to basically replicate the scheme of the Banking ombudsman), even if the actual and effective put into action of the organism is going through several difficulties (see Dolmetta and Malvagna, Sul nuovo ADR Consob, forthcoming on Banca, borsa, titoli di credito).
Under this regard, it is worth noting that art. 120-duodecies of the Italian banking act, which is going to be introduced in transposing into Italian law directive 2014/17/UE «on credit agreements for consumers relating to residential immovable property», states that «the valuation» of immovable property for mortgage lending «is conducted by appraisers who are professionally competent and sufficiently independent from the credit underwriting process so that they can provide an impartial and objective valuation, which shall be documented in a durable medium and of which a record shall be kept by the creditor». The same provision devolves to the Bank of Italy the implementation of this piece of legislation, (the provision is such as follows: «the Bank of Italy sets out executing provisions of the present article, also taking into consideration the «observatory on real estate market» database; as far as comma 1 is concerned, the application of self-regulation standards can be provided»).
With all the consequences which it entails, as far as compliance is concerned.
On the non-arbitration (nor adjudicative) nature of these procedures, see the presentation by Fiorio.
Presentation by Antonucci insists on the importance of «probabilistic scenarios» assessment to be performed when products are placed.
With reference to the existence of a general and actually binding suitability rule covering all three financial market sectors (banking, securities, life insurance) see my work Trasparenza dei prodotti bancari. Regole, Bologna, 2913, 123 ff.
Even if comma 854 of 2016 Stability act stated the abrogation of Law Decree November 22nd, 2015, no. 183, it nevertheless provided that «there in no prejudice to any acts and administrative orders and already produced effects and already born juridical relationships».
This being the case, it’s not clear what was actually repealed.
As anyone can see, the concept just expressed is different from the one according to which «the involvement of subordinated bondholders in the bail-in process, which leads to the annulment of their entitlements in order to absorb losses, shouldn’t contradict the liability rule that qualitatively depicts that security» (in these terms, Semeraro’s presentation).
A different problem is, of course, the one about the «legitimacy» of the administrative body which ordered the above mentioned expropriation.
See, in particular, Capriglione’s presentation.
On the importance of «early intervention» measures according to BRRD, see the presentation by De Polis.
According to what is reported by the newspaper Il Sole 24 Ore, January 31st, 2016, President Visco noted that bail-in regulation «needs to be revised».
This is effectively noted in Santoni’s presentation.
For instance, one could also think – as a direct remedy to the crisis bursting (that is, in addition to preventive measures) – of distributing losses among all other banks on the market [as a matter of fact, the cornerstone of such an idea con be found, as far as depositors (but not bondholders) are concerned, in the rule set out by article 96, co. 4 of the Italian Banking act].
The reference is to «systemic» and objective scarcity, as opposed to distributive one.
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What is VPWS?
VPWS (Virtual Private Wire Service) is Point-to-Point Layer 2 MPLS VPN Service of Nokia Service Routers. The other Layer 2 VPN Service is VPLS that is explained in another lesson. Here, we will focus on Virtual Private Wire Service . In another lesson, we will learn How to Configure VPWS on Nokia Service Routers.
Below, a logical picture is given for VPWS Service and shows this structure better.
This general structure shows that, VPWS logical structure independant from the used L2 Technology and Virtual Private Wire Service type.
VPWS (Virtual Private Wire Service) is also called as Virtual Leased Line. It provides Point-to-Point VPN Service and from the Customer point of view, it is like a Leased Line. With VPWS two sites of customer are like directly connected as Point-to-Point.
VPWS service encapsulates the customer data and transports over the service provider’s IP or MPLS network in a GRE or MPLS tunnel. In other words, customer traffic is encapsulated and transfered over service provider network.
Above, we said that VPWS is a Layer 2 VPN Service. But sometimes Virtual Private Wire Service can be defined as Layer 1 VPN Service. Because there is no MAC learning in this service.
Virtual Private Wire Service offers service for Ethernet, ATM, Frame-Relay and TDM across a common IP/MPLS network. According to used L2 technology, there are five types of Nokia VPWS Services. These are :
Epipe : Epipe is Ethernet Pipe. It is a simple Point-to-Point L2 VPN Ethernet Service between two Ethernet SAPs.
Fpipe : Fpipe is Frame-Relay Pipe. It is a simple Point-to-Point L2 VPN Frame-Relay Service between two Frame-Relay SAPs.
Apipe : Apipe is ATM Pipe. It is a simple Point-to-Point L2 VPN ATM Service between two ATM SAPs.
Cpipe : Cpipe is TDM Pipe. It is a simple Point-to-Point L2 VPN TDM Service between two TDM SAPs.
Ipipe : Ipipe is Interworking Virtual Private Wire Service. It is a simple Point-to-Point L2 VPN Service between two nodes that has different technologies.
Epipe (Ethernet Pipe) is the VPWS VPN Service of Nokia that is for Ethernet Services. In other words, Epipe is a simple Point-to-Point L2 VPN Ethernet Service between two Ethernet SAPs. Epipe Service is also called “Virtual Leased Line (VLL)”.
Fpipe is the VPWS VPN Service of Nokia for Frame-Relay. It is a simple Point-to-Point L2 VPN Frame-Relay Service between two Frame-Relay SAPs. Here, Frame-Relay PVCs are used between routers.
Apipe (ATM Pipe) is the VPWS VPN Service of Nokia for ATM. It is a simple Point-to-Point L2 VPN ATM Service between two ATM SAPs. Here, ATM PVCs are used between routers.
Cpipe is the VPWS VPN Service of Nokia for TDM. It is a simple Point-to-Point L2 VPN TDM Service between two TDM SAPs. Cpipe is like a TDM Leased Line.
Ipipe is Interworking Virtual Private Wire Service. It is a simple Point-to-Point L2 VPN Service between two node that has different layer 2 technologies. For example, an Ipipe can connect an Ethernet technology to an ATM technology, or a Frame-Relay technology to Ethernet technology etc.
How VPWS Works?
SAPs and SDPs
As we have discussed before, in VPN Service terminology there are SAPs (Service Access Points) and SDPs (Service Distribution Points). In VPWS, these terms are also used.
On the Service Router, the ports that will connect to customer are defined as SAPs (Service Access Points). Customer access VPN Service over this port. On a physical port, many SAPs (Service Access Points) can be defined. Because SAPs are logical definitions.
Again, on the Service Router, there are other logical definions, SDPs (Service Distribution Points). Here, SDP is used as the tunnel of the VPN Service. There can be many SDPs and each SDP can have one more VPN Service.
Basically, these two terms show the two sides of the Service Router.
VPWS is a Layer 2 VPN Service so it works as other MPLS VPN Services. AS we have discussed before, two label mechanism is used in this VPN Service. So how VPLS Works? Let’s explain this process in five steps:
- Firstly, the customer sends the packet to the SAP from CE router to the Ingress Provider Edge Router (PE) of the Service Provider.
- Secondly, this packet is encapsulated on PE with a Service Label (Inner Label). This encapsulation differs this VPN Service from other VPN Services in the service provider network. This label will remain until Egress PE.
- Then, to send this traffic over SDP, the second label, Transport Label (Outer Label)is added to the data. This label shows the Label Switched Path (LSP) that the data follow. This label is swapped through the Service provider network on each hop.
- After that, the egress PE, the Transport Label and Service Label are removed.
- And lastly, according to the Service Label, the data is sent through the related SAP to the customer.
VPWS SAP Encapsulations
SAP encapsulation is used for some important roles. According to Layer 2 technology, there are some different encapsulations types. Let’s talk about these encapsulations.
There are some SAPs encapsulations used in Epipe and Ethernet. These encapsulations and their roles are given below:
Null Encapsulation means that this interface can be used for “Single Service” for “Single Customer”.
Dot1q Encapsulation means that this interface can be used for “Multiple Services”for “Multiple Customers”.
Q-in-Q Encapsulation means that this interface can be used to expand VLAN space by tagging tagged packets.
There are also other encapsulation types for SONET. These are :
- SONET/SDH (IPCP)
- SONET/SDH TDM (BCP-null)
- SONET/SDH TDM (BCP-Dot1Q)
- SONET/SDH ATM (ATM)
- SONET/SDH Frame Relay (Frame Relay)
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Earlier this year, the Nature and Culture Community supported the establishment of a new conservation area in Cuenca, Ecuador. The declaration of Mazán Municipal Conservation and Sustainable Use Area protected nearly 5,000 acres in the Andes, including fragile ecosystems and critical water supplies.
The area’s municipal conservation status safeguarded its habitat from threats like forest fires and cattle ranching. However, the reserve still required a national protected status to permanently prevent all exploitation activities, like mining, in the area.
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The protected area is located within Ecuador’s remarkable Cajas Massif Biosphere Reserve, the first biosphere reserve in the western Andes of Ecuador, created as a result of collaboration between Nature and Culture and local institutions. Adjacent to additional protected areas like Cajas National Park and Yunguilla Protected Vegetation and Forest Area, Mazán secures critical habitat connectivity in the region.
Mazán also secures clean and abundant water for nearby populations. The protected area sits in the Mazán River micro basin. This basin supplies water to the Tomebamba River, which provides water for the city of Cuenca, Ecuador’s third largest city.
According to Nature and Culture conservationist Mónica Pesantez, the declaration of Mazán Decentralized Autonomous Protected Area recognizes conservation work that began almost 40 years ago. In 1984, the Public Drinking Water Company of Ecuador recognized the area’s ecological and biological importance and purchased land within Mazán. Since then, the Public Drinking Water Company has managed the land with the Municipality of Cuenca.
More recently, Nature and Culture played a leading role in declaring Mazán, working with partner organizations to map the area’s boundaries, develop the technical documents, and build social and political will to protect the area. The area was upgraded with the financial support of the Andes Amazon Fund and generous people like you!
“Thanks to the collaborative work of multiple institutions, we have been able to provide this area with the highest level of legal protection in Ecuador,” says Mónica.
With your help, Nature and Culture will support the Municipality of Cuenca and Public Drinking Water Company in sustainably managing Mazan for lasting and effective conservation impact.
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Diggersby is a dual-type Normal and Ground-type Pokemon that was introduced in Generation VI. It’s also known as the Digging Pokémon. If this is your chosen evolution then you need to review Moveset, Stats, Abilities, Strength, Weakness among other details of Diggersby as it looks quite mediocre and weak too.
Diggersby is a bipedal Pokémon that closely resembles a poultry Rabbit. It has a unique appearance when it comes to its ears. They look like muscular forearms with three-fingered paws. These ears can also function as extremely powerful arms too. It uses them to excavate, lift heavy stuff, and even in battles against other Pokemons. It is bulky and muscular with a round paunchy belly. It has mostly gray fur with brown patches on the tips of its ears, belly, muzzle, and its feet. It also has brown whiskers on its cheeks with a small inverted triangle-shaped nose and two huge front teeth. It has a toothy grin. Its large rabbit-like incisors protrude from beneath its upper jaw. It rarely uses its slim arms, it uses the muscular arms (ears) instead. When it’s finished digging, it lounges lazily. It has a thick brown and yellow striped fur around the belly in which it tucks its small paws. People used to make clothes for winters from the fur shed by Diggersby.
It is a very helpful Pokémon. It provides assistance in Construction works. It uses its extraordinary excavation skills to do the construction work.
- National Pokedex No: 660
- Japanese Name:ホルード (Horudo)
- Type: Normal /Ground
- Height: 1.0 m (3′03″)
- Weight: 42.4 kg (93.5 lbs)
- Cheek Pouch
- Huge Power (hidden ability)
- Local №:
- 011 (X/Y — Central Kalos)
- 049 (Sword/Shield)
- Catch rate:127 (16.6% with PokéBall, full HP)
- Base Friendship:70 (normal)
- Base Exp.:148
- Growth Rate: Medium Fast
- Egg Groups: Field
- Gender:50% male, 50% female
- Egg cycles:15 (3,599–3,855 steps)
Diggersby Pokedex Stats
- HP: 85
- Attack: 56
- Defense: 77
- Sp. Attack: 50
- Sp. Defense: 77
- Speed: 78
- TOTAL: 423
Moves Learned By Diggersby
Moves Learned By Levelling Up
Moves Learned By TM
How To Find Diggersby?
|Trade/migrate from another game|
Let’s Go Pikachu
Let’s Go Eevee
|Trade/migrate from another game|
|Axew’s Eye, Bridge Field, Giant’s Cap, Giant’s Mirror, Giant’s Seat, North Lake Miloch|
How To Evolve?
In Pokémon Sword and Sheild, it evolves from Bunnelby to Diggersby when it reaches level 20.
How Much Useful Is My Diggersby?
Diggersby is a Normal and Ground-type and it’s strong against Ghost, Electric, Poison, and Rock types Moveset while Pokemon against which it has weakness are Fighting, Water, Grass, and Ice-type Pokémons. It has Pickup as its ability which means It can pick up Items that an opposing Pokemon used during the battle. It can also items outside of Battles too which is a huge advantage. Cheek Pouch restores HP as well when it eats a berry. And it’s Huge Power is capable of doubling its Attack stat. Quick Attack allows threatening weak offensive Pokémons.
Diggersby has a below-average Speed stat and sub-par Defense typing makes it very vulnerable to common offensive threats such as Kartana, Greninja, etc. When it comes to the bulk, it’s pretty mediocre too. It would be a dead weight against offensive Teams. There are other wall-breakers in the tier which can do a better job. It proves no real coverage.
Overall, there are better options to go for instead. Though it’s a good Pokémon but not that competitive.
Well, do you think that the Diggersby Evolution can suffice your needs in the game after going through its weakness, Moveset, stats, and more? If yes then you should run down to the Diggersby Evolution!
But if still, you think that you may find some better Moveset, stats, and less unhealthy weakness with the help of evolution other than of Diggersby, then Herald Journalism has information stocked for that purpose. | <urn:uuid:3f67620d-6825-4882-85ff-dbc09f51a115> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://heraldjournalism.com/index.php/2020/12/11/diggersby-diggersby-evolution-diggersby-moveset-diggersby-weakness/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571993.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814022847-20220814052847-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.800022 | 1,815 | 1.820313 | 2 |
When you are dealing with water damage in your home, you don’t stop and consider the severity of flooded water. You want to clean everything up, dry it off, and get things back to normal as soon as possible. But how can you be sure you are not putting yourself and your family in the serious danger of category 3 floodwaters? You need to understand the various categories of flooded water and the risks each poses to your health and property. To understand more about these categories of water damage, continue reading.
Category 1 water damage refers to the flooding of water that originates from a sanitary source. This water does not pose any substantial risk from inhalation, dermal, or ingestion exposure. Examples of common water sources of category 1 water damage include:
While Category 1 water damage is the cleanest, if left untreated for a long time or comes into contact with any form of contamination, it can turn into a Category 2 or 3 scenario. You should always take care of Category 1 water damage as soon as possible to avoid it from getting worse. This is, in fact, a common rule of thumb for any type of water damage.
Category 2 water damage refers to the flooding of water that is contaminated in some way and could cause discomfort or disease if ingested. Examples of common water sources of category 2 water damage include:
In these circumstances, the water is likely contaminated with harmful bacteria and/or provides a conducive environment for their growth. Just like category 1, category 2 water damage can quickly turn into a category 3 incident if not handled promptly.
Category 3/black water is the highest level of water damage. It refers to the flooding of water that is severely contaminated and has pathogenic, toxigenic, or other hazardous substances. It can cause serious health issues if inhaled, touched, or ingested. Examples of common sources of category 3 water damage include:
When category 3 water damage happens, it can damage many items and materials beyond repair. On top of that, your home will need to be thoroughly disinfected after drying to make sure there is no future health risk.
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Poster: Biology & Disease Mgmt: Genetics of Resistance
Identifying onion cultivars with reduced susceptibility to center rot
J. MAZZONE (1), B. Gugino (2), M. Mansfield (2) (1) The Pennsylvania State University, U.S.A.; (2) The Pennsylvania State University, U.S.A.
Onion growers in Pennsylvania (PA) are continually challenged by losses from center rot disease caused by the bacterial pathogens Pantoea ananatis and P. agglomerans. The objective of this research is to identify onion cultivars that are less susceptible to center rot than the commercial standard cv. Candy but still meet the criteria of the PA Simply Sweet Onion Marketing Program. Thirteen onion cultivars were evaluated between 2015 and 2016 for center rot susceptibility and select horticultural characteristics, including neck and bulb diameter. Cultivars were arranged in a randomized complete block design and plots were split by proximity to inoculated plants. Two onion leaves of select plants were inoculated with a mixture of P. ananatis and P. agglomerans isolates. At harvest, onions were graded by size, marketability and disease incidence. Sub-samples of asymptomatic onions were evaluated for soluble solids, pungency and postharvest disease incidence. In 2015, six cultivars had marketable yields comparable to cv. Candy. Center rot incidence significantly differed between cultivars at harvest (P=0.002) but not after 3-months in storage (P=0.241). A positive, linear relationship was observed between late season onion neck diameter and center rot incidence. All cultivars met the minimum soluble solids and pungency criteria for the marketing program. Evaluations in 2016 will further investigate cultivars that show promise in sweet onion production. | <urn:uuid:b478eed2-9fd9-4ab5-8b65-f95b239d5b99> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.apsnet.org/meetings/Documents/2016_meeting_abstracts/aps2016_27.htm | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571993.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814022847-20220814052847-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.93522 | 381 | 2.390625 | 2 |
Holland Lop bunnies are one of the most popular and beloved pet rabbits, and we all want to know how long our holland lop is going to live. My family has kept rabbits for decades, and Ive added lots of research to that experience to share with you the best answer possible.
A number of factors can greatly affect how long your Holland Lop Bunny can live. Female Holland Lops, and all other breeds of rabbits, are prone to a number of ailments that are related to their reproductive hormones .
By having your Holland Lop Bunny spayed, youll reduce or eliminate the chances of her experiencing both mammary tumors and uterine cancer. I recommend you call a number of veterinarians in your area to get prices before you decide where to take your doe to be spayed. Its generally agreed that neutering will increase your bucks life expectancy, but not to the great extent experienced with does.
Neutering your Holland Lop Buck will increase his average lifespan to 8 to 10 years. Neutering a male bunny rabbit increases his lifespan because of the reduced risk of testicular cancer, but thats really not very common even in un-neutered bucks. Its more likely that the increased lifespan experienced by neutered bunnies is related to less stress in their lives.
A neutered pet rabbit will be less aggressive, and much less likely to mark its territory ( pee on things in your house). Bunnies prefer to sleep in burrows, which are holes in the ground that open into small bed-chambers. If your bunny chooses to sleep out in the open, then you know that you nailed the Provide a safe and secure home suggestion.
Here are links to some of my favorite rabbit gear on Amazon that might help you help your bunny live longer. A safe and secure home increases the life expectancy of your bunny both through less stress and simple safety from predators. Your bunny is going to get bored when left alone all day, so give them something to entertain and stimulate.
While there is some comfort in knowing the average lifespan of your pet rabbit, always keep in mind that tomorrow is never guaranteed for any of us. Enjoy every day with your beloved bunny, and dont worry about yesterday or tomorrow.
How long do indoor Holland Lops live?
Holland Lop rabbits live 6 to 8 years on average. The oldest verified Holland Lop was 15 years old, though there are claims of one that lived to 17 years.
Do Holland Lops like to be held?
Most rabbits don’t enjoy being held, and petting is usually only permitted by people the rabbit trusts. It’s also true that some rabbits might not ever allow petting because they’re not comfortable with it. “Like most rabbits, they generally do not feel safe when being held unless they are held correctly,” Murphy says.
Do Holland Lops have health problems?
Though there are different breeds of lops, the Holland Lop is the smallest of them all. … But these rabbits also have certain health issues that they are prone to, largely due to how they were bred.
Do Holland Lops get lonely?
Rabbits travel in pairs and large groups, protecting each other from predators. While rabbits do need time on their own occasionally, they dislike being alone. This is why rabbits are so often sold and kept in bonded pairs. Rabbits are social animals, so a single rabbit is likely to feel lonely and depressed.
These miniature rabbits only weigh a few pounds, making them some of the worlds smallest rabbits. If you want a rabbit that remains a baby forever, this is it. Their maximum weight is only 4 pounds, though many weigh as little as 2.
Because of their exceedingly small size, many people find them easier to keep than bigger rabbits. More expensive rabbits tend to be healthier, as they are bred by a more experienced breeder.
There is no health testing that is required or recommended for these rabbits, so that is not an issue you need to bring up to the breeder. They love to spend time with their owners and arent particularly skittish, making them perfect for families with children. This also helps them keep their teeth at a reasonable length, though they will still likely need to be ground down at the vet office.
The most popular color is light orange, which is usually referred to as fawn. Blue and gray are also standard. Many people want pure white rabbits, so they tend to get snatched up very quickly. The feet type does give breeders some indication of the rabbits final size, though this is not always fool-proof.
Many owners choose to keep their rabbit in a cage when they cannot be directly supervised. However, with proper training, you can let your rabbit hop around your house with only occasional supervision. Outdoor rabbit hutches are also recommended to allow your bunny to spend some time outside hopping around.
It isnt that the rabbit wont get along with these other common pets, but they will often be seen as a prey animal. They can be litter trained and even taught to do simple tricks, like heeling or hopping. While they are not genetically prone to many issues, they can still be affected by common rabbit diseases.
As an active breed, they require plenty of playtime and are not suitable to be kept in a cage for extended periods. They may need extra brushing while they are molting, which typically occurs for a few weeks once a year. Younger rabbits are particularly prone to enteritis, gut stasis, and bloat.
Image Credit: artemisphoto, Shutterstock Holland Lops must be six months old or older before they can breed. Holland Lops do not have a heat cycle like other animals, so they can technically breed at any time. They also arent prone to many health problems, and many of them remain healthy throughout most of their lives.
Not all rabbit breeds made it into this world naturally. Some were created with the help of careful breeders who wanted to ensure that their clients got the best bunnies that money could buy. The Holland Lop got its start in the 1950s in Netherlands. A Dutch breeder Adriann de Cock wanted to combine the qualities of a French Lop and a Netherland Dwarf Rabbit. These are two very different breeds, so it was an intriguing mix to say the least. Sadly, The resulting litter of six was unsuccessful. This was because their ears were erect and did not have the loping effect of the Holland Lop we know and love today. In 1952, de Cock took a doe from that litter of six and bred her with an English Lop buck. After a few hit and misses of breeding from these litters, de Cock successfully bred a Holland Lop with the French Lops characteristic floppy ears. The rest, as they say, is history.
The slack ears that frame their adorable faces only add to the appeal these bunnies have for prospective owners. A Holland Lop might be a small bunny, but theyll still need plenty of room to feel happy and stay healthy in your care.
An indoor Holland Lops enclosure should have sides made of strong wire to prevent them from chewing through the cage. Cages and hutches with wire bottoms will hurt your pets feet and lead to sore hocks. As for you rabbits diet, it should consist of 70 percent high-quality hay and the rest should be a balanced mixture of fruits, vegetables, pellets , and leafy greens.
If you need some extra control over your bunnys movements, try a specialized rabbit leash or a small pen that will keep them safe. Fortunately, the Holland Lop is not susceptible to any hereditary health issues, but taking proper care of your rabbit will make their life (and your veterinary bills) so much better in the long run. Like all rabbit breeds, the Holland Lop is also prone to some health problems that can appear during their life.
Once you form a lasting bond and devote plenty of care to your pet, you are bound to have a loving furry friend by your side for a good number of years. These little guys make for wonderful first pets whether it is for a single person, a couple, or a family with younger or older children. They will enjoy some quiet cuddly time, so dont be surprised when they hop on into your lap for some relaxation, snoozing, or simple bonding.
A Holland lop rabbit can live up to 7-8 years of lifespan. After researching the age of Holland lop rabbits, some can live up to 15 years. It much depends on the health of your pet rabbit. If he is healthy, he can live even more than the expected ratio.
Research has shown that spaying and neutering are playing a significant role in increasing the Holland lop lifespan. Female Holland lop rabbits life expectancy can widely increase after spaying.
Some of the pet owners have believed in this thing that spaying your Holland lop doe (female rabbit) will enlarge the lifespan up to 10-12 years. Holland lop Doe or all the breeds of female rabbits are susceptible to illness, diseases, and disorders related to their reproductive hormones. The neutering process has helped a lot in increasing the average lifespan of Holland lop.
You will be amazed after knowing this fact that living inside will increase the Holland lop lifespan. Stability of temperature The meager amount of moisture in the air No hard life No weather extremities No stress But, staying indoors or providing your rabbit with a safe and secure environment ensures no danger.
Giving timothy hay, pellets, and some fresh vegetables help in making the digestive system healthy. Our meaning is to provide your rabbit with toys by mental stimulation so that he will not feel bored.
Holland Lop Rabbit Overview
The Holland Lop is one of the most common rabbits in the US and UK. This is likely because of their small size. These rabbits have a maximum weight of 4 pounds, with many weighing as little as 2 pounds. Because of their exceedingly small size, many people find them easier to keep than bigger rabbits. They don’t need as much food or as large of an area to stay in.They have a muscular but compact statue despite their small size. They are quite sturdy and can withstand a lot more than you would expect. This doesn’t mean they don’t need some special care because of their smaller size, though. They are more delicate than a lot of other breeds.
How Much Do Holland Lop Rabbit Cost?
Like most rabbits, the Holland Lop Rabbit is usually pretty inexpensive. They can cost as little as $40. Most will range between $20 to $400. Those from champion lines and breeders will cost the most. However, the extra cost may be worth it.More expensive rabbits tend to be healthier, as they are bred by a more experienced breeder. Of course, don’t assume a rabbit is healthy just because of its price. Ask about the parents and ask to see where the kits and mother are staying.There is no health testing that is required or recommended for these rabbits, so that is not an issue you need to bring up to the breeder.
Typical Behavior & Temperament
As a breed, these rabbits are considered to be very calm. They love to spend time with their owners and aren’t particularly skittish, making them perfect for families with children. They like to spend time both playing and relaxing.They do like to chew on things quite a bit, even beyond the extent that rabbits usually chew. They require plenty of chew toys to prevent the chewing up of your furniture and personal belongings. This also helps them keep their teeth at a reasonable length, though they will still likely need to be ground down at the vet office.Overall, these are considered to be friendly, family-oriented rabbits. Males are considered a bit less nippy than females, which tend to be a bit shyer. However, females are much less messy than males and are less likely to chew up your stuff. In the end, it mostly depends on your preferences.
Appearance & Varieties
As we previously mentioned, these rabbits are relatively small. They can weigh anywhere from 2-4 pounds and are some of the smallest rabbits around. They have rather dense fur that comes in a variety of colors.The most popular color is light orange, which is usually referred to as “fawn.” Blue and gray are also standard. There are many shades of gray possible, but all the rabbits are referred to as “gray” or “blue” no matter their tone. Dark brown is a bit less common but still possible, as is a lighter brown. Some rabbits are white, but this is considerably rarer and tends to drive up the rabbit price. Many people want pure white rabbits, so they tend to get snatched up very quickly.When you breed two different colorations together, you can get a unique coloration. Technically, anything is possible. However, most breeders choose to keep colors separate, so there seems to be such a significant distinction between the different colors.There are several different feet varieties, though the difference is not particularly important for the average owner. The feet type does give breeders some indication of the rabbit’s final size, though this is not always fool-proof. It is just as easy to rely on the parents’ size when predicting the size of the baby rabbits.
What to Feed Your Holland Lop Rabbit
Holland rabbits need similar care to other rabbits. However, they typically need less and smaller stuff since they are much tinier than most other breeds out there.They need access to fresh water frequently, as well as hay. They need a regular diet of fresh veggies and rabbit pellets. Their diet is basically the same as every other rabbit out there but in smaller amounts. You’ll likely find that your rabbit prefers certain foods to others, but it is essential to feed them a varied diet – not just their favorite foods all the time.They can be trained just like any other animals, primarily if you use their favorite foods as treats. They can be litter trained and even taught to do simple tricks, like heeling or hopping.
Keeping Your Holland Lop Rabbit Healthy
Holland Lop Rabbits are generally healthy. They are not prone to many problems and need minimum care to thrive. They only require basic grooming in most circumstances. While they are not genetically prone to many issues, they can still be affected by common rabbit diseases. As an active breed, they require plenty of playtime and are not suitable to be kept in a cage for extended periods.When it comes to grooming, these rabbits need to be brushed weekly. They do self-groom, but ingesting too much hair can cause blockages. It is in the rabbit’s best interest if you remove most of the hair. They may need extra brushing while they are molting, which typically occurs for a few weeks once a year. Their nails also need to be checked and trimmed regularly.Like all rabbits, the Holland Lop will need their teeth checked regularly. Overgrown teeth can be very painful and cause significant problems, like infections. A correct diet should be enough to keep the teeth worn down, though a trip to the vet can trim down their teeth as well.Wire-bottom cages should be avoided. These are bad for their feet and can cause sores.Younger rabbits are particularly prone to enteritis, gut stasis, and bloat. All of these issues can possibly be deadly. Because of their lop ears, they are also prone to ear infections. Keep their ears clean and well-groomed. Parasites are possible, especially mites. They tend to get these from other rabbits or outside areas.Parasites are easily treatable with a spot-treatment or injection. They are not typically deadly or serious, but they can be extremely annoying for the rabbit.
Holland Lops must be six months old or older before they can breed. If a doe reaches the age of two before breeding, it is generally recommendedRabbits can breed at any time. However, spring and autumn are best, as the weather is decently mild. You will need to ensure that you can be present during the labor and will be home for at least the first two months after the kits are born.Before breeding, both the doe and the buck should undergo a health check. This is particularly important with the female, but you don’t want the male transmitting any diseases.Holland Lops do not have a heat cycle like other animals, so they can technically breed at any time. However, they can be rather picky and will only do it when they are in the mood. This can change from day to day. It is essential that you are there when the buck is introduced, as fights are not uncommon.To find out if a rabbit is pregnant, you can palpitate her stomach. This can be done around day 10-14 after the breeding. You can also tell by weight, assuming you knew how much the rabbit weighed before getting pregnant. By day 14, the doe should have gained several ounces if she is pregnant.Behavior changes can occur as well. Some does become territorial or “mean” after they become pregnant.
The Holland Lop is a dwarf rabbit, which means that it should weigh about 4 lbs. once fully grown. They have a wide, yet short body. This consequently gives these rabbits a compact body shape. They pose similarly to a cat, resting mostly on their hind legs and only slightly on their two front feet. The Holland Lop’s head is broad with a distinct puff of fur at the back, that has become known as the “crown”. The crown should be thick and wide and raised above the head.While their stocky body and fluffy round head would have been more than enough to make these bunnies cute, it’s their floppy ears that make this breed district and endlessly lovable. Without a doubt, the Holland Lop’s most famous feature is their large fur-covered ears which fall on either side of their heads. The ears are well-furred and thick and they are in the shape of a teaspoon (rounded tips and wider at the bottom). The slack ears that frame their adorable faces only add to the appeal these bunnies have for prospective owners. These rabbits were bred to be as adorable as possible, so you can expect them to worm their way into your heart at first site.The Holland Lop is one of the most popular rabbit breeds, both in the United States and around the world. And it’s not merely their lovely appearance that charms people! Easy-going, sweet, and friendly, the Holland Lop will win you over with its wonderful personality. These bunnies will love you right back and bring joy to any home. That’s certainly not true of any breed of rabbit and it is what has kept this particular breed so beloved for generations.
The Holland Lop’s coat is of the rollback variety. It is dense and medium in length. This smooth and glossy coat does not require much grooming to keep it in good condition. So in addition to being adorable and lovable, the Holland Lop is a low-maintenance rabbit breed. No wonder children everywhere go so ga-ga for these things!As a rule of thumb, a weekly or bi-weekly grooming session should suffice. Simply brush your bunny with a slicker brush or a fur splitter (aka a wide toothed comb) to keep their coat tangle-free and lustrous. Of course, the purpose of coat grooming is not merely to maintain your rabbit’s beautiful appearance. Rabbits are avid groomers, and as a result will ingest a lot of their own hair. Unfortunately, all of that fur muching might lead to deadly intestinal blockage in your little friend. So the goal of brushing this bunny is to minimize the amount of loose hair your pet will ingest. Never forget to do this.Hair brushing is particularly important during the molting season. At the change of seasons, you may notice your rabbit will begin to shed a little more than usual. During these heavy-shedding periods, you will need to brush your bunny a few times a day. It may seem like your little bunny won’t need those extra brushing sessions, but trust us, this is so important.On the flip side, bathing is never recommended for rabbits. They aren’t remotely fond of being bathed and it can cause significant stress. That’s the last thing you want for your pet. If your Holland Lop gets dirty, simply use a moistened cotton ball to clean their fur. It might take longer to clean your pet this way, but will be so much better for the bunny in the long run.
This breed of rabbit is recognized in a variety of colors and groups. They are divided up into two classifications: solid (one color only) and broken (which contain patches of one or two other colors). Some (of the many) examples include chestnut agouti, chinchilla, chocolate and opal in the “Agouti” group; tortoise, seal, smoke pearl and sable points in the “Shaded” group; and cream, fawn, frosty, orange, tricolor, and red in the “Wide Band” group. The impressive variety of coat colors within this breed only adds to the appeal and popularity of these bunnies. Cuteness is guaranteed with a Holland Lop, and in no less than 15 different colors and color combinations! The possibilities are almost endless. | <urn:uuid:81a03df6-d47f-421c-b049-c9293fb656c3> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://scoopfeed.net/how-long-do-holland-lops-live/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571993.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814022847-20220814052847-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.967674 | 4,497 | 2 | 2 |
Research provides opportunity for truth-telling, confession, repentance
January 23, 2019
Work on the Princeton Seminary and Slavery report began in the spring of 2016.
The Rev. Dr. M. Craig Barnes was in his third year as president — and wanted to make more progress in seminary conversations on race.
“Some thought race was an optional concern, for people of color,” Barnes said. “Others didn’t want the conversations to be too binary” — expressing concern for Latino and Asian-American students.
With racial tension rising in the country, Barnes felt it was critical for Princeton Seminary, a residential campus where 40 percent of its 450 students are nonwhite, to deal with its story of race.
So, he commissioned a committee of faculty and administrators to examine Princeton’s historic connections to slavery. For more than two years, the committee met regularly. When its 115-page research report was released in October, the committee had examined:
- The relationship of the seminary’s founders to slavery
- Construction and finance of the facilities
- Activities and attitudes of alumni regarding slavery
- The participation of faculty and board members in the American Colonization Society
Barnes said the committee found that “there were never slaves on Princeton’s campus — and none of their facilities were built with slave money. But that doesn’t mean our founders were courageous. Even though they believed [slavery] was wrong, they believed the nation would grow out of it. Some even had slaves in their earlier lives.”
Barnes said the seminary’s founders were afraid of abolitionists, and as a result were passive in their approach to slavery. Because they couldn’t see a society that wasn’t dominated by whiteness, they didn’t believe blacks and whites could live together as equals — which is why they supported the colonization project in Africa, by which slaves were shipped back to Liberia.
Even though Princeton funds came from Northern church members only, many benefited financially from the cotton fields. They didn’t have people selling slaves and then giving the seminary gifts, but donors’ businesses were flourishing because of the slave-driven economy.
“You can’t shy away from it. We are entangled in the sin of racism,” Barnes said. “We didn’t receive any funds directly from human trafficking, but by the middle of the 19th century, slavery was the primary driver of the national economy.”
“We kept using our theological language to effect change,” he said. “Effecting change is repentance, but you can’t repent unless you confess. You can’t confess without telling the truth.”
When the report was released, the seminary spent the day together discussing it. Barnes said the dominant emotion expressed was sadness, with appreciation for the seminary taking the risk and telling the truth.
Barnes has put together a task force of trustees, faculty, administrators and students to get input from the larger community. That group will make recommendations to the board on what repentance might look like and what changes might occur as a result of the report.
Barnes wants to make sure that Princeton doesn’t make the same mistakes that were made 150 years ago. He’s working with others to think imaginatively about how the seminary might repent and change its structure.
He said mistakes made on race on Princeton’s campus usually occur when diverse students are in smaller groups and someone around the table unintentionally says something that is racially insensitive.
“It’s because they’re thinking only of their racial lens,” he said. “They’re not seeing how someone across the table has a whole different experience of Christ as a result of his or her racial identity.”
Barnes said he commissioned the report because he didn’t know another way to make the kind of changes the seminary needs to make. While acknowledging “it’s a bit scary,” he said he’s excited about the possibility of living into theologian Reinhold Niebuhr’s notion of “the rightness of striving for the proclamation of good.”
“Each generation has a chance to do that,” Barnes said. “We may not get it right, but that doesn’t mean we can’t move it in the right direction.”
“History has judged our founders’ moderate stance on slavery as wrong,” Barnes said. “You do not outgrow injustice. The abolitionists turned out to be on the right side of history.”
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Pelham Edgar fonds
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Oscar Pelham Edgar was a teacher and an academic. He was born in Toronto, Ontario, the son of James David Edgar and Matilda Ridout. He married Helen Madeline Boulton in 1893. She died in 1933. He married to Dona Gertrude Cameron Waller in 1935. They had one daughter, Katharine Jane. He died in Canton, Ontario.
Edgar was educated at Upper Canada College. He received his B.A. from the University of Toronto in 1892 and a Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland in 1897. He began his teaching career as modern-language master at Upper Canada College (1892-1895). He was appointed to the staff of the Department of French at Victoria College, Toronto, as Lecturer in 1897, then as Head from 1901 to 1910. He also began to lecture in the Department of English in 1902, later transferring permanently to the latter, where he held full professional rank until 1938 and served as Head for twenty-eight years.
Edgar was a member of the Athenaeum Club, London, England; of the Canadian Society of Authors where he served as Secretary; of the Tennyson Club, Toronto, where he served as President; of the Modern Language Association, Ontario, where he served as President; of the Ontario Education Society, where he served as Secretary from 1908 to 1909; and of the Canadian Writers’ Foundation which was founded by Edgar. He was made a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada in 1915 and received its Lorne Pierce Medal for distinguished service to Canadian literature in 1936.
Edgar published many reviews and articles, along with three monographs: A Study of Shelley with Special Reference to his Nature Poetry (1899), Henry James, Man and Author (1927), The Art of the Novel from 1700 to the Present Time (1933). He also contributed a chapter on Canada to The Cambridge History of English Literature (1916), and acted as Canadian advisor for the Dictionary of National Biography (1911). Some autobiographical material was published posthumously under the title Across my Path (1952), edited by Northrop Frye, including a complete bibliography of Edgar's publications, compiled by Margaret Ray.
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Based on the existing arrangement of the material, the fonds consists of the following series: 1) Material relating to Pelham Edgar; 2) Material relating to J. D. Edgar and Matilda Ridout Edgar; 3) Material relating to Audrey Alexandra Brown; 4) Material relating to Charles G. D. Roberts; and, 5) Material relating to Duncan Campbell Scott.
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Most of the material was acquired from Dona Edgar in 1948-49. Two audio reels of a broadcast by Oscar Pelham Edgar were acquired from Kathleen Coburn in 1967. Portions of Across my Path, correspondence between Oscar Pelham Edgar and several authors (including Audrey Alexandra Brown, Robert Falconer, Northrop Frye, E.J. Pratt, Charles G.D. Roberts and Duncan Campbell Scott) and other unspecified material was acquired from his daughter Jane Conway in 1979.
At Victoria University Library the material was arranged into “sub-collections” relating to Oscar Pelham Edgar, the Edgar family, Audrey Alexandra Brown, Charles G.D. Roberts, and Duncan Campbell Scott. This arrangement is used as the basis for this description since the original order and context have been lost.
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Library and Archives Canada in Ottawa: Duncan Campbell Scott fonds (reference number: MAINS23287 previously: R2938-0-5-E, MG30-D100).
Archives of Ontario: Duncan Campbell Scott fonds (reference number: C 275).
Library and Archives Canada in Ottawa: Charles George Douglas Roberts collection (reference number: MAINS20731; previously R2256-0-3-E, MG30-D32).
University of Calgary Library, Special Collections: Poems and letter to Mr. Cooper (reference number: ULM 199-25).
William Ready Division of Archives and Research Collections, McMaster University Library: Sir Charles George Douglas Roberts Collection.
University of Victoria Libraries and Special Collections: Audrey Alexandra Brown fonds.
University of British Columbia Library Special Collections: Audrey Brown fonds.
Victoria University Archives has a biographical file relating to Pelham Edgar, including a copy of Sir Charles G.D. Roberts and His Time, by Pelham Edgar (reprint, University of Toronto Quarterly, 1943).
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People who depend on the benefits they receive from the Social Security Administration (SSA) often feel that the program limits them. That’s because they can’t save more than $2,000 a year, or else they risk losing their benefits. This has been a problem for Oklahomans with disabilities for many year, but that might be changing. A new state savings program may provide an option to help people with disabilities save money and invest.
How Will Oklahoma’s STABLE Program Help People with Disabilities?
On May 31st, State Treasurer Ken Miller made an announcement at the State Capitol. He introduced the new STABLE program, which provided tax-advantaged savings accounts to Oklahomans with disabilities. These accounts will allow individuals with disabilities to save up to $15,000 a year without endangering their disability benefits.
Before this new program, people with disabilities risked losing eligibility for income, healthcare, food and housing assistance if they saved more than $2,000 in a year. This restriction often made it hard for some to live above the poverty line. This new program will allow these individuals to save funds that can be used for job training, medical bills, housing and more.
The framework for these accounts are based off the federal legislation known as the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act. In 2016, the state legislature passed an amendment to the Internal Revenue Code that allowed Oklahoma to create its own ABLE program.
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The Placing of the Honorable Sash of the Most Holy Theotokos
Although the historical accounts differ somewhat, the Deposition that is celebrated today took place most likely during the reign of Emperor Arcadius (395-408), when the precious Cincture of the Mother of God was brought from Zela of Cappadocia to Constantinople, and placed in the Church of the Theotokos in the section of Chalcopratia.
Apolytikion of Venerable Sash of the Theotokos
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O Ever-Virgin Theotokos, shelter of mankind, thou hast bestowed upon thy people a mighty investure, even thine immaculate body's raiment and sash, which by thy seedless childbirth have remained incorrupt; for in thee nature and time are made new. Wherefore, we implore thee to grant peace to the world, and great mercy to our souls.
Kontakion of Venerable Sash of the Theotokos
Thy precious sash, O Theotokos, which encompassed thy God-receiving womb, is an invincible force for thy flock, and an unfailing treasury of every good, O only Ever-virgin Mother.
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Psychoanalytic Case Study of Preston
Conceptualization and Treatment Plan John Doe Liberty University Abstract Preston was concerned over his aggressive behavior towards other males in and outside of the home. He had frequent altercations with his brother, both of whom lived with their parents. Preston was adopted ATA very young age.
This was a major cause of his recent Issues. He feared that his emotions would progressively get worse, and that something detrimental would happen. In accordance with psychoanalysis, Preston was allowed to explore these issues through free association.
Preston was shown that his subconscious had been concealing issues related to his early adoption. Preston was shown constructive ways to deal with these issues. Preston continues to make progress In this area, and Is exhibiting less signs of his previous issues.
The individual in this case study presents a multitude of shortstops that are affecting his daily life. The individual has many factors from his childhood that would contribute to these issues. This study goes to show how the subject’s childhood has a direct relationship to the Issues that he Is currently experiencing.
The Identification of these issues Is necessary In order for treatment to be successfully implemented. Presenting Concerns Preston presents himself as suffering from multiple issues that affect his daily life.
He claims to have Issues with forming any relationships with other males. He states that he Is overtly competitive when dealing with these other males. HIS biggest issues arise when dealing with his brother. Preston was adopted at a very young age, and has always had issues getting along with this brother. This aggression has moved from just dealing with his brother to all males in general.
There have been
Instances where the police have been Involved In altercations that Preston has had at home. He fears that this will continue until he is arrested outside of the home. Preston still lives with both of his adopted parents and his brother. Preston has stated that he is constantly ‘vying for his parents’ attention, and his aggression Increases whenever someone else Is monopolizing their time. He does not feel that he will always become violent, but that his anxiety is constantly increasing In situations such as this. He is afraid that his frustration and need to outdo others will end very negatively.
It appears that one of Proton’s main issues is that of Displacement. According to FIFO Marabou (2013), tens occurs when a student snows anger towards someone won Is less dangerous than the real cause of an issue (p. 40). Preston shows that he has issues in dealing with the fact that he still lives at home with his parents. He verbally abuses those that he sees as “better” than him. Preston does not wish to abuse himself over this issue.
So, he abuses others that he believes will accept the abuse. He seems to blame others for whatever failings he has in life. He takes his frustrations out on whoever is the most convenient to him.
This involves rage towards his brother, as well as friends of his parents. The fact that Preston was adopted as such an early age raises the issue of attachment bonds as well. It appears that Preston may have become overly attached to his adopted parents.
Much of this may have to do with the way that they raised him. His parents were very protective, and would cater to his every need. This seems to have created a kind of subconscious reliance on his parents, and the need for their constant approval. This leads to the constant need for their attention as well as the need to outdo peers.
The aggressiveness towards peers does not seem to have started until Preston was old enough to identify that was adopted. He seemed to be displacing fear that his current parents would abandon him onto others.
This is the main subconscious issue that is affecting Preston. His fear of abandonment has caused him to irrationally fear any force outside of his parental relationship, including his brother. This affects his appraisal tendency, which is the way his brain perceives threats and relates to his aggression and depression (Gilbert, 2007, p. 47). This is the disconnect that is causing most of Proton’s issues.
He feels threats that Just are not there.
He remains living with his parents, constantly vigilant of anyone that will take them away from him, including his brother. This has manifested itself in a sort of hyper- masculinity. Proton’s ego identifies no other way to express these abandonment issues other than with aggressiveness. Also, the fact that Proton’s aggression has continued to increase could be directly correlated with his parents aging. Perhaps he fears that not only could people take his parents away, but the fear that death is closing in on them.
This could also be manifesting itself in Proton’s fear and frustration.
Treatment Plan Goals for Counseling The goal for psychoanalytic therapy is to get Preston in touch with his subconscious. This serves to identify the root causes of his present issues. Preston will need to identify specific defense mechanisms that he created in childhood. The material that has shifted from the subconscious to the conscious will need to be readily identified (Morocco, 2013, p. 37).
Once these mechanisms and thoughts are out in the open, it will be easier to discuss them and change present behavior. Interventions The fundamental intervention to employ with Preston will be “free association”.
According to Morocco (2013), free association encourages the client to reveal whatever he is thinking even if it seems irrelevant or offensive (p. 49). This will be particularly helpful for Preston, and can reveal what his thought process is when he NAS tense aggressive Touts It seems Tanat Preston NAS not Eden totally onset wilt himself.
Free association can help him to bring out deep-rooted ideas for analysis and discussion. This intervention can provide logic and reason to the seemingly illogical thoughts he is experiencing. Establishing the Relationship I realized that Preston had issues in dealing with other males.
I asked him if he loud feel more comfortable dealing with a female counselor. He indicated that he did not react the same way to me as with other males. He stated that he realized that my sole purpose was to help him with his issues, and this made him not feel anxious or aggressive.
I relayed that I was glad this was the case, but that I needed to be immediately notified if these sentiments changed. Whenever I felt that Preston was actually getting anxious or aggressive, I made him aware. I explained to him that he was projecting these feelings onto me, and that it was harmful to the counselor/client relationship.
He quickly calmed down, and apologized. He seemed to genuinely understand my concern for his well-being.
Analysis of Transference The occasions that Preston did display anxiousness/aggressiveness, he did seem to understand that he was doing so after it was brought to his attention. He realized that I was not causing his issues, and I attempted to apply this to his other personal relationships. We would analyze why he was feeling this way, and how it related to his childhood and parents. He came to the conclusion that if he did not get these feelings under control in session, then he was never going to get them under control outside of it.
Insight Preston came to realize that he had subconscious issues regarding his adoption as a child. He understood that he was so shocked by learning he was adopted that he was afraid it was going to happen again.
He learned that he was very afraid of losing his parents. He acknowledged that his aggressive outbursts were not about the people he was dealing with, but about his fear that his parents would somehow like them better and abandon him. Preston identified that this is not considered normal behavior for someone his age. He picked up various calming techniques, and needed to constantly remind himself that the issue was him, not others.
I was able to assist Preston in identifying the root causes of different scenarios and emotions that he discussed. His visible anxiety and aggression seemed to be kept too minimum.
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China put a module for a space station into orbit on April 28th with a booster. Something went wrong though and the mission launcher is heading back to earth .
According to Space News, a possible ground observation by an amateur has seen flashes from the rocket core which suggests the launcher is tumbling and out of control.
The launcher is estimated to make re-entry into earth’s atmosphere sometime in the next few days.
The launcher, which needs a much cooler name, is called COSPAR ID 2021-065-B.
So in Trumpian style, we’ll call it The China Bomb. We don’t know where it’s gonna land and it’s huge. But we know it’s from China and if it reaches the ground, it’s going to go “boom” and cause a lot of damage to people or property after moving at a speed of over 15,000 MPH.
The China Bomb is being watched closely so that ground tracking stations can figure out where it’s going to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere and where it might land.
Estimates for a landing area include New York, Madrid and Beijing but also could be as far south as Chili and New Zealand.
The China Bomb is 100 feet long by 16 feet wide and it’s possible that debris from the 21 metric ton (46,000 pound) launcher could hit a populated area in an uncontrolled entry if it makes it to the ground before decaying.
It’s about the size of a 10-story building.
Apparently, there is no emergency need to call up Bruce Willis or Ben Affleck to save the world – or even to save part of a city, someone’s barn, a nursing home or maybe a COVID-19 vaccination site.
I haven’t seen any reports on any plans from NASA to do anything about this.
I guess, along with what’s happening at the border, this does not qualify as a “crisis” under the Biden Harris Obama administration.
But now you know what’s coming – so keep your eyes open for another possible China catastrophe headed our way.
And here’s the kicker. Guess who is tracking the debris?
The U.S. Space Force ! Yes, that would be Trump’s Space Force that the Democrats all made fun of.
So thanks to Trump for possibly saving humanity once again – or at least alerting us to get out of dodge if we need to.
The quick vaccines were a great accomplishment and now Trump is defending the whole planet from China for the second time in the past year. MAGA lives on.
This piece was written by Liberty Paige on May 3, 2021. It originally appeared in SteveGruber.com and is used by permission.
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Tzedek: Justice and Compassion
As Moses begins his great closing addresses to the next generation, he turns to a subject that dominates the last of the Mosaic books, namely justice:
I instructed your judges at that time as follows, “Listen to your fellow men, and decide justly [tzedek] between each man and his brother or a stranger. You shall not be partial in judgment. Listen to great and small alike. Fear no one, for judgment belongs to G-d. Any matter that is too difficult for you, bring to me and I will hear it.”
Tzedek, “justice,” is a key word in the book of Devarim – most famously in the verse:
Justice, justice you shall pursue, so that you may thrive and occupy the land that the Lord your G-d is giving you. (16:20)
The distribution of the word tzedek and its derivative tzedakah in the Five Books of Moses is anything but random. It is overwhelmingly concentrated on the first and last books, Genesis (where it appears 16 times) and Deuteronomy (18 times). In Exodus it occurs only four times and in Leviticus five. All but one of these are concentrated in two chapters, Exodus 23 (where 3 of the 4 occurrences are in two verses, 23:7-8) and Leviticus 19 (where all 5 incidences are in chapter 19). In Numbers, the word does not appear at all.
This distribution is one of many indications that the Chumash (the Five Books of Moses) is constructed as a chiasmus – a literary unit of the form ABCBA. The structure is this:
A: Genesis – the prehistory of Israel (the distant past)
B: Exodus — the journey from Egypt to Mount Sinai
C: Leviticus – the code of holiness
B: Numbers — the journey from Mount Sinai to the banks of the Jordan
A: Deuteronomy – the post-history of Israel (the distant future)
The leitmotiv of tzedek/tzedakah appears at the key points of this structure – the two outer books of Genesis and Deuteronomy, and the central chapter of the work as a whole, Leviticus 19. Clearly the word is a dominant theme of the Mosaic books as a whole.
What does it mean? Tzedek/tzedakah is almost impossible to translate, because of its many shadings of meaning; justice, charity, righteousness, integrity, equity, fairness and innocence. It certainly means more than strictly legal justice, for which the Bible uses words like mishpat and din. One example illustrates the point:
If a man is poor, you may not go to sleep holding his security. Return it to him at sundown, so that he will be able to sleep in his garment and bless you. To you it will be reckoned as tzedakah before the Lord your G-d. (Deut. 24:12-13)
Tzedakah cannot mean legal justice in this verse. It speaks of a situation in which a poor person has only a single cloak or covering, which he has handed over to the lender as security against a loan. The lender has a legal right to keep the cloak until the loan has been repaid. However, acting on the basis of this right is simply not the right thing to do. It ignores the human situation of the poor person, who has nothing else with which to keep warm on a cold night. The point becomes even clearer when we examine the parallel passage in Exodus 22, which states:
If you take your neighbor’s cloak as a pledge, return it to him by sunset, because his cloak is the only covering he has for his body. What else will he sleep in? When he cries out to me, I will hear, for I am compassionate. (Ex. 22:25-26)
The same situation which in Deuteronomy is described as tzedakah, in Exodus is termed compassion or grace (chanun). The late Aryeh Kaplan translated tzedakah in Deut. 24 as “charitable merit.” It is best rendered as “the right and decent thing to do” or “justice tempered by compassion.”
In Judaism, justice – tzedek as opposed to mishpat – must be tempered by compassion. Hence the terrible, tragic irony of Portia’s speech in The Merchant of Venice:
|The quality of mercy is not strain’d,
It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven
Upon the place beneath: it is twice blest;
It blesseth him that gives and him that takes:
‘Tis mightiest in the mightiest: it becomes
The throned monarch better than his crown;
His sceptre shows the force of temporal power,
The attribute to awe and majesty,
Wherein doth sit the dread and fear of kings;
But mercy is above this sceptred sway;
|It is enthroned in the hearts of kings,
It is an attribute to G-d himself;
And earthly power doth then show likest G-d’s
When mercy seasons justice. Therefore, Jew,
Though justice be thy plea, consider this,
That, in the course of justice, none of us
Should see salvation: we do pray for mercy;
And that same prayer doth teach us all to render
The deeds of mercy. I have spoke thus much
To mitigate the justice of thy plea…
Shakespeare is here expressing the medieval stereotype of Christian mercy (Portia) as against Jewish justice (Shylock). He entirely fails to realize – how could he, given the prevailing culture – that “justice” and “mercy” are not opposites in Hebrew but are bonded together in a single word, tzedek or tzedakah. To add to the irony, the very language and imagery of Portia’s speech (“It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven”) is taken from Deuteronomy:
May my teaching drop as the rain,
my speech distill as the dew,
like gentle rain upon the tender grass,
and like showers upon the herb . . .
The Rock, his work is perfect,
for all his ways are justice.
A G-d of faithfulness and without iniquity,
just and upright is he. (Deut. 32:2-4)
The false contrast between Jew and Christian in The Merchant of Venice is eloquent testimony to the cruel misrepresentation of Judaism in Christian theology until recent times.
Why then is justice so central to Judaism? Because it is impartial. Law as envisaged by the Torah makes no distinction between rich and poor, powerful and powerless, home born or stranger. Equality before the law is the translation into human terms of equality before G-d. Time and again the Torah insists that justice is not a human artifact, “Fear no one, for judgment belongs to G-d.” Because it belongs to G-d, it must never be compromised – by fear, bribery, or favoritism. It is an inescapable duty, an inalienable right.
Judaism is a religion of love; You shall love the Lord your G-d; you shall love your neighbor as yourself; you shall love the stranger. But it is also a religion of justice, for without justice, love corrupts (who would not bend the rules, if he could, to favor those he loves?). It is also a religion of compassion, for without compassion law itself can generate inequity. Justice plus compassion equals tzedek, the first precondition of a decent society. | <urn:uuid:3bf24f15-c41f-48b1-9f79-33d548b3cdec> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://bethelsp.org/devarim-5769/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572163.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815085006-20220815115006-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.946533 | 1,637 | 3.125 | 3 |
The question of pain and suffering is one of the most difficult issues to address of any area of human life. At some point in our life journey, we ask, “If God is good, then why does he allow such terrible suffering and pain to exist?”
Despite many attempts throughout the centuries, there are no adequate answers to this question. Evil continues to exist in our world and “all our reflections on providence and evil remain broken and incomplete (Migliore).”
There is also a real danger of merely giving trite or simplistic answers, but the truth is that there are no simple answers. However, we can find some light to guide us in our journey.
Life is not fair!
This poem explains it well ...
I went to a party Mum, I remember what you said,
You told me not to drink Mum, so I drank soda instead.
I really felt proud inside Mum, the way you said I would,
I didn’t drink and drive Mum, even though the others said I should.
I know I did the right thing Mum, I know you are always right,
Now the party is finally ending Mum, as everyone is driving out of sight.
As I got into my car Mum, I knew I’d get home in one piece,
Because of the way you raised me, so responsible and sweet.
I started to drive away Mum, but as I pulled out into the road,
The other car didn’t see me Mum, and hit me like a load.
As I laid there on the pavement Mum, I hear police say,
The other guy is drunk Mum, and now I’m the one who will pay.
I’m lying here dying Mum, I wish you’d get here soon,
How can this happen to me Mum, my life just burst like a balloon.
There’s blood all around me Mum, and most of it is mine,
I hear the medics say Mum, I’ll die in a short time.
I just wanted to tell you Mum, I swear I didn’t drink,
It was the others Mum, the others didn’t think.
He was probably at the same party as I, the only difference is he drank and I will die.
Why do people drink Mum, it can ruin your whole life,
I’m feeling sharp pains now, pains just like a knife.
The guy who hit me is walking Mum, and I don’t think its fair,
I am lying here dying and all he could do is stare.
Tell my brother not to cry Mum, tell Daddy to be brave and when I go to heaven Mum, put flowers on my grave.
Someone should have told him Mum, not to drink and drive,
If only they had told him Mum, I would still be alive.
My breath is getting shorter Mum, I’m becoming very scared
Please do not cry for me Mum, when I needed you, you were always there
I have one last question Mum, before I say goodbye,
I didn’t drink and drive, so why am I the one to die?
[Source: Sermon by Lawrence Khong from Singapore]
Life is not fair!
Everyone has said, “It’s just not fair!” True. Injustices abound. Bad things happen to good people and good things happen to bad people. We live in a world of much pain, suffering and evil. Innocent people often suffer (“suffering” = affliction, trial, testing, distress, pain, injury, loss, misfortune, calamity, evil). Into every life some rain will fall – it rains on the good and the bad. | <urn:uuid:97c62647-e0f4-43c8-be55-409f9dea5514> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://markconner.typepad.com/catch_the_wind/2016/03/life-is-not-fair-but-god-is-good.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571993.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814022847-20220814052847-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.967941 | 800 | 2.078125 | 2 |
Without the meat and resources from hunting large game animals, the Archaic peoples had to expand the types of food they ate, as well as the ways they hunted and gathered. As a result, we find Archaic sites everywhere in the Tularosa Basin, from the mountain slopes, to the basin floor, and in the dunes. The Archaic people improved upon the hand thrown spear used by Paleoindians with the invention of the atlatl. The atlatl is essentially a wooden stick with a handle on one end and a hook or socket on the other, in which a dart shaft would sit. The atlatl acts as an extension of the human arm increasing leverage against the thrust of the object, allowing the operator to propel a lighter spear faster and farther than a hand-thrown spear.
After Lake Otero dried out, fierce winds scoured the dry lake bed. These winds carried large quantities of gypsum sand up from the basin floor and accumulated into a large dunefield. Wind and flying gypsum sand particles dominated the basin for almost 3,000 years. Sites that correspond to this time have not been found, which makes sense. Who would want to live in a dust bowl? Even if some brave individuals attempted it, any sign of their visit would be buried under thirty feet of gypsum. Approximately 4,000 years ago the dunes stabilized and Archaic people ventured back into the Tularosa Basin to stay. Perhaps they were attracted by the Indian ricegrass, a cereal grass that produces grains similar to wheat which still grows along the dunes’ edges today.
Many people do not realize that the first evidence of agriculture began in the Archaic period. When most people think of agriculture they think of farm fields, straight rows of tended plants, and tractors. In reality, agriculture is just an improved adaptation to foraging practices by hunting and gathering groups. At first, Archaic peoples would tend to wild plants to encourage them to produce in a more reliable manner and in larger quantities than they did naturally. This developed a more direct relationship between people and the plants they harvested. It wasn’t long before plants began to change in response to human intervention. When domesticated crops, such as corn, beans, and squash, were first imported into the Tularosa Basin from Central America over 3,000 years ago, Archaic groups, already tending their wild plants, began to deliberately plant seeds to grow food they could eat. This is when people started regularly living in small villages throughout the year to tend their fields.
The most amazing archaeological evidence of human occupation at White Sands National Park is the unique sites known as “hearth mounds” found within the dunes. These hearth mounds are the remains of prehistoric fires, containing charcoal and ash, which are often surrounded by other artifacts. The park's dune hearth mounds, unlike any other hearth features in the world, are the result of a chemical relationship between gypsum, heat, and moisture. When gypsum is heated to 300̊ F, it becomes a powdered calcium sulfate hemihydrate plaster, commonly known as Plaster of Paris. This gypsum plaster quickly hardens when moisture is added and subsequently evaporates. This process cements these hearth features in place, preserving them for thousands of years, like time capsules in the dunes. Charcoal taken from some of these hearth mounds were dated using radiocarbon dating methods. The hearth mounds in the park date from the middle of the Archaic period all the way to recent history.
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“BUYER” means Metal Proving Services Ltd
“BUYER GOODS” means any articles or things belonging to the Buyer or which the Buyer has agreed to buy and sell, to or on Services are to be carried out
“CONDITIONS” means the standard terms and conditions of purchase set out in this document and (unless the context otherwise requires) includes any special terms and conditions agreed in writing between the Buyer and the Seller.
“CONTRACT” means the contract for the sale and purchase of Goods and the supply acquisition of Services
“DELIVERY ADDRESS” means the address stated on the Order or otherwise agreed by the Buyer in writing.
“GOODS” means the goods (including any instalment of the goods or any part of them) described in the Order.
“ORDER” means the Buyers order to which these Conditions are annexed or on which these conditions are printed.
“PRICE” means the price of the goods and/or the charge for the Services.
“SELLER” means the person so described in the Order.
“SERVICES” means the services (if any) in the Order.
“SPECIFICATION” includes any plans, drawings, data or other information relating to the Goods or Services.
“WRITING” includes telex, cable, facsimile and comparable means of communication.
1.2 Any reference in these Conditions to a statute or provision of a statute shall be construed as a reference to that statute or provision as amended or re-enacted or extended at the relevant time.
1.3 The heading in these Condition are for convenience only and shall not effect their interpretation.
2.1 The Order constitutes an offer by the Buyer to purchase the Goods and/or acquire the Services subject to these Conditions.
2.2 The Conditions shall apply to the Contract to the exclusion of any other terms and conditions (save for any terms implied by statute or common law) on which any quotation has been given to the Buyer or subject to which the Order is accepted or purported to be accepted by the Seller.
2.3 The Order will lapse unless unconditionally accepted by the Seller in Writing within 14 days of its date.
2.4 No variation to the Order or these Conditions shall be binding unless agreed in writing between the authorised representative of the Buyer and the Seller.
3.1 The quantity, quality and description of the Goods and the Services shall, subject as provided in these Conditions be as specified in the Order and/or in any applicable Specifications supplied by the Buyer to the Seller or agreed in Writing by the Buyer.
3.2 Any Specification supplied by the Buyer to the Seller or specifically produced by the Seller for the Buyer, in connection with the Contract together with the copyright, design rights or any other intellectual property rights in the Specification shall be the exclusive property of the Buyer’s request, the Seller shall execute all necessary deeds or documents to vest the same in the Buyer. The Seller shall not disclose to any third party or use any such Specification except to the extent that it is or becomes public knowledge through no fault of the Seller, or as required for the purpose of the Contract. All such Specifications will be used by the Seller for the purposes of the Contract and will be delivered up to the Buyer upon completion of the contract.
3.3 The Seller shall not unreasonably refuse any request by the Buyer to inspect and test the Goods during manufacture, processing or storage at the premises of the Seller or any third party prior to despatch and the Seller shall provide the Buyer or its agents with all facilities reasonably required for inspection and testing.
3.4 If as a result of inspection or testing the Buyer is not satisfied that the Goods will comply in all aspects with the Contract, and the Buyer so informs the Seller within 7 days of inspection or testing, the Seller shall take such steps as are necessary to ensure compliance.
3.5 No inspection referred to in 3.3 and 3.4 shall constitute an acceptance by the Buyer or relieve the Seller of any of its contractual or statutory obligation.
3.6 The Good shall be marked in accordance with the Buyer’s instructions and any applicable regulations or requirements of the carrier, and properly packed and secured so as to reach their destination in an undamaged condition in the ordinary course.
4.1 The Price of the Goods and the Services shall be as stated in the Order and, unless otherwise so stated
4.1.1 Exclusive of any applicable value added tax (which shall be payable by the Buyer subject to receipt of a VAT invoice) and
4.1.2 Inclusive of all charges for packaging, packing, shipping, carriage, insurance and delivery of Goods to the Delivery Address and any duties, imports or levies other than value added tax.
4.2 No increase in the Price may be made (whether on account of increases material, labour or transport costs, fluctuation in rates of exchanges or otherwise) without the prior consent of the Buyer in writing.
4.3 The Buyer shall be entitled to any discount for prompt payment, bulk purchase or volume of purchase customarily granted by Seller, whether or not shown on it terms and conditions of sale
5.1 The Seller shall deliver an invoice with the Goods or on performance of the Services, as the case may be, and each invoice shall quote the number of the Order.
5.2 The Seller shall deliver a statement of accounts by fifth day of the month following delivery or performance of the services, as the case may be, and the Buyer shall pay the Price of the Goods and the Services not later than 45 days from the first day of the month following the month of delivery.
5.3 The Buyer shall be entitled to set off against the Price any sums owed to the Buyer by the Seller.
5.4 No payment made by the Buyer shall imply acceptance of the Goods supplied or the Services performed by the Seller and no payment shall in any way restrict any claims or rights the Buyer may otherwise have against the Seller.
6.1 The Goods or the Buyer’s Goods, as the case may be, shall be delivered to the Delivery Address and the Services shall be performed on the date or within the period stated in the Order, in either case during the Buyer’s usual business hours.
6.2 Where the date of the delivery of the Goods or Buyer’s Goods or, of performance of the Services is to be specified after the placing of Order, the Seller shall give the Buyer reasonable notice of the specified date.
6.3 The time of delivery of the Goods or the Buyer’s Goods and of performance of the Services is of the essence of the Contract.
6.4 A packing note quoting the number of the Order must accompany each delivery or consignment of the Goods and must be displayed prominently.
6.5 If the Goods are to be delivered, or the Services are to be performed, by instalments, the Contract will be treated as a single contract and servable.
6.6 Without prejudice to any other rights it may have the Buyer shall be entitled to reject any Goods delivered which are not in accordance with the Contract, and shall not be deemed to have accepted any Goods until the Buyer has had reasonable time to inspect them following delivery or, it later, within a reasonable time after any latent defect in the Goods has become apparent.
6.7 The Seller shall supply the Buyer in good time with any instructions or other information required to enable the Buyer to accept delivery of the Goods and performance of the Services.
6.8 The Buyer shall not be obliged to return to the Seller any packaging or packing material for the Goods, whether or not any Goods are accepted by the Buyer.
6.9 If the Goods are not delivered or the Services are not performed on the due date then. Without prejudice to any other remedy, the Buyer shall be entitled to deduct from the Price of (if Buyer has paid the Price) to claim from the Seller by way of liquidated damage for delay 1 per cent of the price for every week’s delay, up to a maximum of 15 percent.
6.10 The Buyer shall have the right to refuse to accept Goods delivered in advance of the agreed delivery dates.
6.11 The Buyer may return at the Seller’s expense any Goods delivered in excess of the quantity ordered.
6.12 Subject to the foregoing provisions of this clause the Seller shall rectify or replace any Goods lost or damaged in transit.
7.1 Risk of damage to or loss of the Goods shall pass to the Buyer upon delivery to the Buyer in accordance with the Contract.
7.2 The property in the Goods shall pass to the Buyer upon delivery to the Buyer in accordance with the Contract.
7.3 Unless otherwise agreed in writing all tools, dies and other equipment supplied by the Seller to the Buyer or manufactured and obtained by the Seller wholly or partly at the expense of the Buyer and any replacement thereof shall be and remain the property of the Buyer and used only for the purposes of the Contract.
8.1 The Seller warrant that the labelling of the Goods shall comply with the requirements of any statute or other instruments having the force of law and that all necessary information about the composition of and the use for which the Goods are supplied has been provided to the Buyer. Provided that nothing in this clause shall be constructed as relieving the Seller from any obligation or liability the Seller may have under any statute or other instruments having the force of law.
8.2 The Seller warrants to the Buyer that (unless otherwise agreed in writing) the Goods
8.2.1 Will be of first class material and workmanship and as safe as persons generally fi to entitled expect
8.2.2 Will be of merchantable quality and fit for any particular purpose for which the Goods are being bought which expressly or by implication is made known to the Seller.
8.2.3 Will be free from defect in design, material and workmanship.
8.2.4 Will correspond with any relevant Specification or sample
8.2.5 Will comply in design and construction and quality with all relevant requirements of any statute, statuary rule or order or other instruments
8.3 The Seller warrants to the Buyer that the Services will be performed by appropriately qualified and trained personnel with due care and diligence and to such high standard quality as it is reasonable for the Buyer to expect in all circumstances.
8.4 The Seller warrants that the Goods and Services shall conform in all respects with the Order and with any representations previously made by or on behalf of the Seller.
8.5 Without prejudice to any other remedy, if it is discovered within one year of delivery of the Goods or completion of the Services (as the case may be) that any Goods or Services are not supplied or performed in accordance with the Contract,(whether or not payment for them has been made to the Seller) then the Buyer shall be entitled..
8.5.1 To require the Seller to repair the Goods or to supply replacement Goods or Services in accordance with the Contract within 7days
8.5.2 At the Buyer’s sole option whether or not the Buyer has previously required the Seller to repair the Goods or to supply any replacement Goods or Services, to treat the contract as discharged by the Seller’s breach and require the repayment of any part of the Price which as been paid.
The foregoing rights of the Buyer shall not prejudice or limit any claim for damages that the Buyer may have in respect of any breach by the Seller of his obligations under the Contract whether during the one year period referred to or otherwise.
8.6 The Seller shall indemnify the Buyer in full against all liability, loss, damages, costs and expenses (including legal expenses) awarded against or incurred or paid by the Buyer as a result of or in connection with.
8.6.1 Breach of any warranty given by the Seller in relation to the Goods or the Services
8.6.2 Any claim that the Goods infringe, or their importation, use or resale, infringes the patent, copyright, design right, trade mark service mark or other intellectual property rights of any other person except to the extent that the claim arises from compliance with any Specification supplied by the Buyer.
8.6.3 Any liability under the Consumer Protection Act 1987 in respect of the Goods
8.6.4 Any act or omission of the Seller or its employees, agents or sub-contractors in manufacturing, supplying delivering
8.6.5 Any act or omission of any of the Sellers personnel in connection with the performance of the Services
8.6.6 The failure of the Goods or Services to comply with the Contract.
8.7 All the Buyer’s Goods and any other goods belonging to the Buyer which at any time are or ought to be in the custody or possession or under the control of the Seller shall be fully insured by the Seller during all such times. The Seller shall indemnify the Buyer in respect of any damage to the Buyer’ Goods occurring whilst in the custody possessions or control of the Seller.
8.8 On the request of the Buyer in Writing the Seller shall suspend delivery of the Goods or performance of the Services if the Buyer is prevented from accepting the same for causes beyond the Buyers control. Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, the following shall be regarded as causes beyond the Buyer’s control:
8.8.1 Act of God, explosion, flood, tempest, fire or accident.
8.8.2 War or threat of war, sabotage, insurrection, civil disturbance or requisition:
8.8.3 Acts, restrictions, regulations, bye-laws, prohibitions or measures of any kind on the part of any government, parliamentary or local authority.
8.8.4 Import ot export regulations or embargoes
8.8.5 Strikes, lock outs or other industrial actions or trade disputes(whether involving employees of the Buyer or a third party)
8.8.6 Difficulties in obtaining raw materials, labour, fuel parts or machinery
8.8.7 Power failure or breakdown in machinery
8.8.8 Delay by the Buyer’s Customer
9.1 The buyer shall be entitled to cancel the Order in respect of all the Goods and/or Services by giving notice to the Seller at any time prior to delivery or performance in which event the Buyers sole liability shall be to the Seller the price for the Goods or Services in respect of which the Buyer exercises its right of cancellation, less the Sellers net saving of cost arising from the cancellation
9.2 The Buyer shall be entitled to terminate the Contract without liability to the Seller by giving notice to the Seller at any time it
9.2.1 The Seller makes any voluntary arrangement with its creditors (within the meaning of the Insolvency Act 1986) or (being a company) becomes subject to an administration order or goes into liquidation (otherwise then for the purpose of amalgamation or reconstruction): or
9.2.2 An encumbrance takes possession or a receiver is appointed, of any of the property or assets of the Seller
9.2.3 The Seller ceases, or threatens to cease to carry on business; or
9.2.4 The Buyer reasonable apprehends that any of the events mentioned above is about to occur in relation to the Seller and notifies the Seller accordingly.
9.3 The exercise of the right granted to the Buyer hereunder shall not prejudice or affect any right of action or remedy which shall have accrued or shall accrue thereafter to the Buyer.
9.4 In the event of cancellation or termination by the Buyer under the provisions of this clause 9 all Goods which the Buyer has agreed to accept and all Buyer’s Goods will be delivered to the Buyer at the Sellers risk and expense within fourteen days of the date of notice of cancellation or termination. In the event that the Seller fails to comply with the provisions of this clause then the Buyer shall have the right to enter upon the premises of the Seller with appropriate transport and take possession of such Goods and Buyer’s Goods
10.1 The Buyer is a member of the group of companies whose holding company is Goodwin PLC and accordingly the Buyer may perform of its obligations or exercise any of its rights hereunder by itself or through any other member of its group, provided that any act or omission of any such other member shall be deemed to be the act of omission of the Buyer.
10.2 The Order is personal to the Seller and the Seller shall not assign or transfer or purport to assign or transfer to any other any of its rights or subcontract any of its obligations under the Contract.
10.3 Any notice required or permitted to be given by either party to the other under these Conditions shall be in Writing addressed to that other party at its registered office or principal place of business or such other as may at the relevant time have been notified pursuant to this provision to the party giving the notice.
10.4 No waive by the Buyer of any breach of the Contract by the Seller shall be considered as a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other provision.
10.5 If any provision of these Conditions is held by any competent authority to be invalid or unenforceable in whole or in part the validity of the other provisions of these Conditions and the remainder of the provision in question shall not be affected thereby.
10.6 In the event of any dispute, difference or questions arising between the Buyer and the Seller as to the construction of the contract conditions or as to any matter or thing arising out of them or in any way connected with them the Buyer shall notify the Seller in writing within 28 days of becoming aware of such dispute, difference, questions, matter or thing whether the same shall be dealt with by
(a) Referral to the President for the time being of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
(b) Submission to the jurisdiction of the English courts.
And the Customer warrants that it will comply with such notice and submit the manner to the jurisdiction specified by the Company
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Tell Lawmakers to End the Whitewashing of History in Schools
As more Americans wake up to the realities of Indian boarding schools, colonization, and centuries of genocide, it has become clear that our classrooms fail to give children an accurate and full picture of our history. America’s ongoing whitewashing of its true past has created new levels of division. Let’s do better by the next seven generations. Tell lawmakers to teach children what really happened.
Please use the power of your position to advocate for the incorporation of curriculum that teaches real history in public schools. We cannot continue to teach our children the history we wish America had. We must teach our children what really happened, from the beginning. Without embracing America's national origins with honesty and integrity, we can never heal the current divide.
BIPOC Communities have said for years: “There are two Americas.” Disparity, poverty, and violence disproportionately affect these communities, and people pay the price of deeply ingrained systemic racism. Over the past few years, with the discoveries of mass graves at Indian boarding schools and more public incidents of police violence against People of Color, North America has been forced to confront the direct effects of racism and colonization. As we move forward, trying to untangle systems of oppression, America's divisions are further revealed.
We must give our children better tools, so they can live in a better society. Despite our discomfort in unlearning what we've been taught, we must undergo that process. An honest accounting of our national sins — considering deeply and teaching how we got here as a country — will allow us to begin confronting and addressing racism as a means of progression toward a more perfect union.
American history classrooms have not always equipped us with accurate or equal knowledge. We are waking up to the gaping holes in our education and the resulting deficiencies in the understanding of our adult citizenry. To confront and prevent the fictionalization of history in American classrooms is not only the bravest thing we can do right now, but it is the only pathway to a united future.
We must reach for a better tomorrow for our children. Including additional perspectives in public school education can help dismantle racist systems and their effects. We must be willing to learn and teach the lessons of the past in order to create a more just, more inclusive future. We do not want to witness what the teaching of unchecked, whitewashed history will do to the deepening divide in America. We want a world in which our children and grandchildren all learn about racism and colonization, freeing them to live together with more good will and understanding in the decades to come. | <urn:uuid:f078d383-6328-4395-99c2-a2e0fde371f4> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://action.lakotalaw.org/action/teach-real-history/?fbclid=IwAR1ga72hvntscrDy5d6Kewm23jvnOkQWb_KVZqsBP7Pi1u85QW29zCvAxZo | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571993.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814022847-20220814052847-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.948295 | 541 | 3.234375 | 3 |
For many people, pets are family.
However, keeping them is not easy. Pets can get mischievous and destroy your belongings. There are many cases of dogs chewing AC wires and cats using your sofas as a scratching post.
Pets also shed fur which wreck havoc on your furniture, clothing and indoor air quality. The shed hair and dander can also trigger allergies and respiratory diseases and clog up your HVAC system.
Here’s how pet owners can maintain and keep their HVAC system running efficiently.
1. Keep your home clean
If your house is full of pet hair and dander, it will be unsafe for you and your loved ones to live in.
Pet hairs and dander can also find their way into your HVAC system and clog it.
Cleaning your home regularly by vacuuming all areas will keep your HVAC system functioning optimally.
2. Groom your pets
You can reduce the amount of hair that your pets shed by bathing and grooming them regularly.
Grooming your pets often will cut down on shedding and save your HVAC system from damage. You also won’t have to keep changing your air filters too often, which will save you money.
A clogged ventilation system is also unlikely to work efficiently and will increase your energy costs.
3. Hide HVAC wires
Instead of leaving your wires exposed where pets can chew or play with them, hide them behind furniture.
You could also lift the wires to places the pets can’t reach and secure them with cable brackets.
To make it harder for your pets to chew on wires when you can’t hide them or keep them beyond reach, enclose them in braided sleeving. This will also protect them from abrasion or damage from liquids and reduce accidents from tripping.
4. Caulk your pet door
Although you want to give your pets the freedom to come and go through their pet door, if it’s letting in a draft, you can be sure it’s hiking your energy bills.
To keep a draft from coming in through your pet door, caulk it to keep heat from escaping or cold from coming in. You could also install a weatherproof pet door that is adequately insulated all around, including at the door flaps.
5. Clean out your air vents and ducts
Your HVAC system air ducts and vents need regular cleaning, this is especially true if you have pets.
Pet hair and dander, over time, will clog up your ducts which can harbor viruses and bacteria. Clogged vents and ducts will also prevent your HVAC system from working efficiently.
Try to clean out your ducts often by vacuuming them.
It’s also essential to repair any leaks in the ducts as well. An HVAC expert can test your ducts for leaks and repair them. If cleaning them is too much of a hassle, they can also do it for you.
6. Protect your AC condenser
Most air conditioner condensers are kept outside the home in places that are easily accessible to pets.
If your pet urinates on your condenser, it can destroy it. Dogs and cats can also chew on cables and scratch the machinery.
Fence in your condenser to keep your pets, neighbourhood pets and local wildlife from interfering with it in any way.
7. Use a good quality HVAC filter
You should choose a strong HVAC filter that will trap hairs and dander efficiently. Choose one with a MERV rating of over 8 to ensure it gets everything
Remember, no matter how strong your air filter is, it will need to be changed after some time. Ideally, you should change your filters every 6 months but for pet owners, change every 3 months.
8. Get an air purifier
A HEPA air purifier will purify the air before circulation. It will also cut down on the amount of work that your air conditioner needs to do, ensuring it stays in good condition for longer.
Although air conditioners filter out dirt from the air, they do not clean it as well as air purifiers. With pets in the home, an air purifier is an excellent investment.
Maintain your HVAC system
Even if you do all these things to keep your HVAC system in good condition, it will need servicing, eventually. Eastern Shore Heating & Air Conditioning experts can do it for you. They can also advise you on things to do to cut down on your cooling and heating costs. Regular servicing will extend the life of your HVAC equipment.
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Finance Can Be Confusing and Scary But There Are Some Things That You Absolutely Must Know
Face it, if you are anything like the majority of Americans, you are in debt. Some people are in a little, while the rest of us are up to our eyeballs in owing several different organizations our first born worth of bills. This can be mortgage, car loans, school bills, or just the good old plastic that everyone has now.
But not only are you not alone in this dilemma, you can also find a finance training company to help you get back on the right path. With the proper finance training course, you can learn where you went wrong to accrue the debt you currently have, and just what you need to do in order to get rid of it. On top of that, you can learn how to start saving in the process. Those are just a few finance training topics that you can learn about. They are the bare necessities that you will need in order to live your life without burying yourself even further, and they can even get you out and comfortable again.
Other finance project topics can include banking and which accounts would be the best fit for you. Savings, investments, and how to set yourself up for a comfortable retirement. How to be prepared in case of emergency with things like extra funds and liquidity, and even mortgage management and which one is safest for you to choose.
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So, you’re sold that Health and Social Care is the path for you. That’s great and all, but where on earth do you start...
- Provide care and support to people with long-term or complicated health conditions
- With experience, option to move into health promotion work, teaching or training
- Caring for people with long-term illnesses can be physically and emotionally demanding
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- Carrying out physical examinations and treatments
- Referring patients to a specialist
- Managing the care and support patients receive
- Identifying patients who may be at risk of being admitted to hospital when they don't need to be
- Managing services to make sure the focus of care is in the home and community for as long as possible
- Teaching patients, carers and relatives to spot changes that could lead to conditions getting worse
- Organising extra support like home care or respite care
- Making sure policy guidelines and procedures are followed
- Maintaining patient records
You'll work closely with health and social care professionals, voluntary services and carers. You'll also act as a clinical lead for other nursing staff and might train and mentor junior colleagues. Your working environment may be physically and emotionally demanding.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with other people, has sensitivity and understanding and is flexible and open to change.
You can get into this job through professional development training with your employer. However, you'll need to be a registered nurse in any branch, or other registered health professional, for example a speech and language therapist with 3 to 5 years' post-registration experience.
You'll also usually need leadership and management experience, specialist knowledge of nursing procedures and practice, in-depth knowledge of long-term health conditions and treatments, and a willingness to work towards an appropriate masters qualification.
Some employers may also expect you to have a degree or postgraduate diploma in community practice specialising in district nursing, health visiting or practice nursing, a relevant teaching or mentoring qualification, or a nurse prescribing qualification.
You'll also need to register with the Nursing & Midwifery Council.
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Home prices continue to rise and mortgage rates appear ready to follow. Some skittish buyers are jumping into the market now, fearful what could happen if they wait.
NEW YORK – After registering month-to-month gains of over 1% starting in September 2020 and reaching a high of 2% in July 2021, the increase in U.S. home prices appeared to slow down in the fall. But a rapid home value appreciation has reignited just ahead of the spring homebuying season, jumping from 1.2% in November to 1.4% in December, according to a new Zillow report.
Experts are blaming the return of big price gains on historically low levels of housing stock and a rush by buyers to beat a rise in mortgage rates.
Buyers in December had 19.5% fewer homes to choose from than a year earlier when inventory was already at a record low. And compared with December 2019, they found 40.5% fewer homes available for sale.
“It is a hint to us that perhaps the spring homebuying season is coming early,” says Alexandra Lee, an economist at Zillow. “We would usually expect the winter months to still be relatively slow. But with this re-acceleration and understanding just how hot the market has remained over the last year, the housing market is starting to heat up earlier than usual.”
Total housing inventory at the end of December amounted to 910,000 units, down 18% from November and down 14.2% from one year earlier (1.06 million), according to the National Association of Realtors.
The rise of the omicron variant of the coronavirus could be partially responsible, pushing homeowners to wait for infection rates to subside before listing, experts say. The uncertainty around long-term working arrangements could also play a part in keeping inventory low.
Home prices keep rising
A December survey conducted by Zillow found that 52% of workers reported that their employer had announced post-pandemic work arrangements – a lower share than was reported in June 2021. That is likely due to the rise of new coronavirus variants causing employers to push back in-person start dates.
The median existing-home price for all housing types in December reached $358,000, up 16% from December 2020 ($309,200), as prices rose in each region. This marks 118 straight months of year-over-year increases, the longest-running streak on record, according to the National Association of Realtors.
In 2021, existing-home sales totaled 6.12 million – an increase of 8.5% from the prior year and the highest annual level since 2006.
Properties typically remained on the market for 19 days in December, fewer than the 21 days in December 2020. Seventy-nine percent of homes sold in December remained on the market for less than a month.
Lawrence Yun, the National Association of Realtor’s chief economist, believes the expectation of rising mortgage rates could be forcing buyers to jump into action sooner than usual.
Mortgage rates hit their highest levels since March 2020. The 30-year-fixed rate reached 3.56% for this week, according to Freddie Mac.
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What Are The Steps To Patent An Idea Legally In The United States?
There are several steps to patent an idea legally in the United States. Obtaining a provisional, design, utility, or non provisional patent is a great way to secure exclusive intellectual property (IP) rights on novel inventions. Once obtained, these secure applications protect your idea from competitors that may want to make it their own. As a novel inventor, you should familiarize yourself with the core procedures to effectively draft, file, and prosecute your application with the USPTO. This way, you can secure legal protection for a pre-determined period, increase profits, and level the industry playing field. To help you get started, read on to learn about the steps to patent an idea legally in the United States.
Assess Your Patentability
First and foremost, you want to determine if your invention is patentable in the United States. In order to be granted an application, your idea must be considered useful, novel, and non-obvious. To examine your probability of obtaining a patent, check if your invention has already been disclosed. Of course, you will need an in-depth, detailed patent search to search all previous public disclosures. With a comprehensive patent search report, you can reduce redundant research, eliminate your risk of IP infringement, and gain deeper insights into competitor activity. At the same time, these advanced documents help you accelerate your time to commercialization. Certainly, assessing patentability is an important step to patent an idea legally with the USPTO.
Keep Detailed Records
Next, ensure you keep detailed records regarding your novel idea and the USPTO patent filing process. Document the existence and ownership of your invention from the earliest possible point in time. This way, you can demonstrate the chronologic order of invention development, which will prove you were not copying anybody else. At a minimum, keep detailed sketches, journals, and photographs of your novel idea. In addition, you should maintain a dated journal and voice memos regarding your development process. Even more, digitally timestamped files and video will also help you establish legal claim over your invention. Surely, documenting and keeping detailed records is an important step to patent an idea legally in the United States.
Think About Patent Ownership
Now, you are ready to think about ownership of your novel invention patent application. This involves determining who should have ownership claims and rights over your novel idea. The first step is defining whether you want the patent to be owned by you individually, or by your business organization. To help you evaluate this choice, think about if the invention is related to your career, company resources, or employment agency. In many cases, it is best to claim your patent individually. However, this is only legally feasible if no other investors, inventors, or colleagues were involved with the invention. Indeed, examining ownership requirements is an important step to patent an idea legally in the United States.
Hire An Expert Patent Attorney
At this point, it is time to hire an expert patent attorney to help you obtain your application legally. While it is possible to file an application by yourself, working with a patent attorney is advised for multiple key reasons. Of course, these certified professionals provide vast industry experience, process knowledge, and advanced resources to help you obtain an application. Afterall, they have obtained over 500 patents throughout their time in business. Simultaneously experienced IP attorneys are well-informed, updated with patent law, and sworn to confidential secrecy. Moreover, they prioritize providing inventors the best value for their money. Absolutely, hiring an experienced attorney is a required step to obtain a patent legally in the United States.
Submit Your Patent Application
With the assistance of your attorney, it is finally time to submit your patent application. There are several elements which must be included in your USPTO patent application. For a start, you need the application form, required patent fees, and your data sheet. Simultaneously, you should provide your invention specifications, including drawings, abstracts, and sketches. Moreover, you will also need a formal executed oath or declaration. Definitely, submit your application to patent an idea legally in the United States.
There are several key steps to legally file a patent in the United States of America. First off, assess your idea’s patentability. Next, keep thorough, detailed records throughout the entire patent process. Now, think about ownership requirements, and structure for your application. At this point, it is time to hire a USPTO registered patent attorney. Afterwards, submit your application with the help of your certified agent. Follow the points highlighted above to learn about the steps to patent an idea legally in the United States. | <urn:uuid:babdc9da-40dd-4b7f-9be6-264ce85fb9db> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.patent360.us/steps-to-patent-an-idea-legally/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571472.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811133823-20220811163823-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.948424 | 954 | 2.203125 | 2 |
If you want some help in teaching your child to read at home, consider using one of the excellent online reading programs now available.
Most kids love to play games on the computer or other electronic devices and my children are no exception. One of my parental objectives seems to have become limiting their time in front of a screen, or ensuring it is put to a good, educational use. One example of computer games which I do not mind my children playing are those which help them learn to read.
The enticing format of the best online reading programs mean that children learn to read without even noticing it. The fun and engaging activities help your child to remain motivated for longer and so learn more.
There are some free online reading programs available, but if you are looking for a program for your child to follow regularly - perhaps daily or several times a week, with progress monitoring and content tailored to your child, it is worth considering one of the fee-paying on-line reading programs.
Computer reading programs generally require little parental involvement, which might appeal if you think your child would not respond so well to you as the teacher. However, it is worth remaining close to your child while they are following the program, to clarify the instructions for particular exercises or check that your child speaks words aloud correctly when asked to.
Most of the online reading programs suggest regular use of their programs, perhaps for 20 minutes a day or every other day, in order to get the best results. It is also a good idea to supplement the program with other reading activities which are not based on the computer, such as listening to your child read easy reader beginner books. You should also encourage your child to practice writing words which they are starting to read, since the online reading programs do not generally provide any handwriting practice.
To help choose the right online reading program for you, consider the following points:
Below you can find more details about some of the most popular online reading programs. These programs all focus on teaching 4 to 8 year olds how to read using phonics.
The Reading Eggs online reading program teaches your child to read using a combination of animation, activities and reward games to keep them motivated. My son loved this program and was always begging me to let him use it!
The online reading program from Reading Eggs consists of 120 animated lessons organised into 3 stages, with 40 lessons in each stage. In the first stage, your child learns the sounds and names of the alphabet letters and starts to read simple three letter words and their first sight words. The second stage focuses on short vowel words such as cat, dog, ten, fish and duck and on building reading skills. They learn many more high frequency sight words and build word families. The third stage introduces long vowel words such as cake, kite, rain, cook, seat and cute. There is an increased focus on reading for meaning, comprehension and understanding longer words and sentences.
Each lesson ends with reading a book online. The book only contains words which your child has already learnt in the program. Some of these books will be nonfiction titles with a focus on building vocabulary. Your child is also rewarded with a special Golden Egg from which a collectable ‘pet’ then hatches.
When your child starts the program, they can complete a placement quiz to ensure they start at the correct reading level. They then move forwards from this point. After 10 lessons, children complete a Mastery Quiz which provides you with a report about their learning.
As well as the online lessons, the program offers, at an additional cost, book packs with real books to be read at home, progress posters and stickers and writing activities to complete in the Reading Eggs Activity Books.
You can buy a 6 month, 1 year or 2 year subscription or you can sign up for a FREE trial first to see how your child likes it.
Reading Eggs also has a website for 7-12 year olds called Reading Eggspress which is designed to take your child’s English and reading skills to the next level with hundreds of hours of motivating learning activities.
A lesson starts by introducing a particular phonics sound to your child and demonstrating how the sound can be incorporated into the beginning, middle and ending of words. Then your child practices blending this sound into words. New words are introduced using the new sound to build your child's ability to read complete English sentences and short stories with ease. Progressively over the lessons the following exercises are presented: Sight Words, Spelling Sight Words, Word families, Word Endings, Silent E Rule, Spelling Silent E Words, Making Sentences, Sentence Dictation, Prefixes and Suffixes. Finally all sounds and words previously taught are reviewed and practiced with time constraints to help build the automatic decoding skills needed to learn to read. You can find an overview of the program here.
If your child answers a question incorrectly multiple times, the program re-teaches the learning points until the correct response is given, rather than giving away the correct answer. At the end of each lesson, a lesson report is displayed showing exactly how your child performed in that lesson. You can also get a cumulative results report which shows your child's performance on each lesson alongside the average percentage for all users that have ever used ClickN READ Phonics. This shows you at a glance which lessons your child should repeat.
To purchase Looney Tunes Phonics you can buy either an annual subscription or a lifetime subscription.
Headsprout was founded in June 1999 in the US. The Headsprout Early Reading program is divided into 80 interactive, animated lessons, each averaging 20 minutes. The program also includes 80 books to print out at home and 12 colour Headsprout Readers featuring engaging stories and characters. You also receive printable sound and word flash cards, a sticker system to enable your child to track their progress and individualized, detailed progress reports.
This online reading program attempts to simplify things for beginner readers by first introducing very consistent letters and sounds, such as 'ee', 'v', 'cl' and 'an', which are read the same way in the majority of their occurrences. Letters such as 'a' which can be pronounced in many different ways depending on the word (think of map, cake, boat, head, said, salt, eat) are taught with other letters around them thus producing a more stable sound. This increases the probability that they will be read correctly.
The first 40 lessons focus on such stable sounds. The remaining 40 lessons introduce less stable sounds and also cover the long and short vowels, word families, and other frequently confused letter combinations. Your child begins with the first lesson and works sequentially through subsequent lessons, although the software will automatically repeat a lesson if your child does not complete is successfully.
The cost of the program includes unlimited access with no time limit. You can find the current rates here.
Headsprout also offers an online Reading Comprehension program for over sevens which provides engaging instruction in how to read for meaning and how to apply these skills across subject areas and on standardized tests.
Study Dog was founded in 2002 and has been used for a number of years in many schools across the US. In October 2011 they launched a home edition of their online reading program, which uses fun games and exercises to teach children to read using phonics.
A comprehensive pretest determines the reading level of your child thereby ensuring that the lessons start at the appropriate level. The program performs a continuous evaluation of your child's progress so that, as they move through each level, they receive tailored lessons suited to their particular aptitude. Constant updates on the child's progress are provided so that you can keep track of their improvement.
Your child is encouraged to take a maximum of one new lesson per day for two or three days a week. They are then encouraged to repeat that lesson three times, earning points for the first 3 retakes. Parents can then reward points earned in whatever way they wish.
You can subscribe a month at a time or for longer periods, as explained here.
Originally launched in the US in a popular workbook format, Explode the Code now also offers an online reading program. The program uses various activities to practice each skill such as matching pictures with the sounds given, matching words with pictures, choosing letters to spell a word or matching a sentence with a picture.
A rewards system keeps your child excited about progressing through the program. The program records correct and incorrect responses, response patterns, and completion times. It also automatically adjusts the lessons presented, so that your child can focus on their greatest areas of need.
You can buy a 12 month subscription for your child here.
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Ukraine has accused Russia of committing a “real act of genocide” against the besieged city of Mariupol as hundreds of thousands of civilians remain without food, water or electricity following days of bombing.
In a statement to British Government officials during an emergency visit to London today, Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov said Moscow must be stopped “because it will go further” and that several cities “have already been wiped off the face of the earth”.
At least 200,000 people are thought to be trapped in the southern port city of Mariupol, which has been wrecked by Russian bombardment in recent days. Attempts to evacuate civilians from the region have been called off following Russian shelling of evacuation routes.
The latest strike targeted an art school that was sheltering around 400 people on Monday night, while troops have also dropped bombs on a hospital with a maternity ward and a drama theatre where children were taking cover.
Mr Reznikov said: “Russia is now committing a real act of genocide across the Ukrainian city of Mariupol. For three weeks, 400,000 citizens have been surrounded without food, water, light, air – almost without connection.”
He added: “Moscow is afraid of our army so they are fighting our civilians. This is state terrorism. This is why the Kremlin must be stopped, because it will go further. It will attack other countries.”
Russia said this afternoon that it had docked a large military supply ship at the nearby port of Berdyansk for the first time, sparking concerns of an intensified assault on Mariupol.
Capturing Mariupol would prove a major strategic win for Russian forces and help create a land corridor between the separatist territories of Donetsk and Luhansk and Russian-controlled Crimea.
Russian armed forces news outlet Zvezda wrote: “It is hard to overestimate the possibilities of using this port.
“Now the southern flank of the special operation can receive everything necessary at any time, including equipment and ammunition.”
It comes after defiant Ukrainian officials rejected a Russian deadline to surrender the besieged city to the Kremlin this morning.
Moscow had given a deadline of 5am (2am GMT) today for Ukrainians in Mariupol to lay down arms and wave white flags in exchange for safe passage out of the region.
But Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister Irina Vereshchuk insisted the city would not surrender as she called for humanitarian corridors to evacuate civilians.
At least 2,300 people have died in attacks on Mariupol over recent weeks, with some buried in mass graves, according to Ukrainian officials.
Mr Reznikov said that “heroic” efforts by the Ukrainian resistance to hold Mariupol were “saving Kyiv, Dnipro and Odesa”.
Russia escalated airstrikes on Kyiv on Monday night amid growing frustration at stalled efforts to seize the capital by ground force.
A targeted assault reduced a Kyiv shopping mall to rubble overnight, with Ukrainian authorities warning of further bombardment.
City officials said at least eight people were killed in the explosion at the Retroville shopping mall at around midnight last night, though the true toll is likely to be far higher.
Firefighters were still battling flames until 8am on Monday morning, while emergency services raked through debris hundreds of yards away this afternoon in search of survivors. Russian troops targeted the 10-storey building’s car park and fitness centre, leaving a crater several metres wide.
Kyiv imposed a new 35-hour curfew on residents this evening as the Ukrainian capital braces for escalating Russian attacks.
People living in the capital have been ordered to stay at home from 8pm (5pm GMT) on Monday evening until 7am on Wednesday. Shops, pharmacies and petrol stations will remain closed during that time.
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- Three papers on the lab/biological parameters of “severe disease”.
- The first paper by Liu, although only on a limited number of patients is very instructive, as it uses an easily quantifiable parameter to assess the severity of the “acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)”: the Murray score. See https://www.mdcalc.com/murray-score-acute-lung-injury#evidence . Fig 3 is very instructive, as it shows that viral load (the LOWER the Ct value, the HIGHER the VL), is directly correlated with the Murray score, some inflammatory parameters (such as CRP and % Neutrophils) and indirectly correlated with lymphocytes and albuminemia. The NEUT/LY ration(NLR) has also been proposed as a prognostic marker, but I found only associations, no real prospective study in this regard. Fig 4 shows that the higher the Murray score (more serious ARDS), the lower the albumin and the Lymph, but the higher the Neutrophils, CRP and LDH. No surprise. Fig 6 is interesting, because it shows higher Angiotensin II, related to viral load and oxygen saturation.
- The paper by Qin is also retrospective, but on a much bigger sample. They provide a clear definition of “severe disease” (p. 7 and Ref 7):
- 1. Respiratory distress with the respiratory rate over 30 per minute;
- 2. Oxygen saturation ≤ 93% in the resting state;
- 3. Arterial blood oxygen partial pressure (PaO2) / oxygen concentration (FiO2) ≤300mmHg.
This paper confirms and extends the findings of Liu with regard to WBC disbalance, T-cell subsets and many inflammatory markers and propose again the NLR as an important marker for severity.
- The most recent stud by Chen, unfortunately again retrospective on a small number further elaborates the previous findings with more immunological data and concludes cytokine storm and lymphopenia, particularly decrease in CD4+T and CD8+T cells counts, as well as suppressed IFN-γ production by CD4+T cells.
One has to realize that the findings in the peripheral blood with regard to WBC subset could be (partially) a “mirror image” of what happens in the lungs, as has been shown in TB for instance: it is possible that lymphocytes are massively recruited to the lungs and are very active there, while they are depleted and hypofunctional in the blood.
Clearly, there are many disturbed biomarkers in severe cases, some of which have been shown to be quantitatively associated with viral load and pulmonary dysfunction. The important, as yet unresolved, question is which of these markers besides the obvious clinical and radiological observations, could be used upon admission to predict the prognosis. In this respect, the viral load as well as “simple” markers such as neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and others (CRP, LDH, ALT, IL-6…) should be studied.
- A beneficial effect of inhibitors of ACE2 (ACEIs) and of angiotensin II receptor (ARBs)?
It is a retrospective study on only 42 patients, with similar characteristics that were treated with ACEI/ARB or other antihypertensive drugs. There is a tendency that the ACEI/ARB group has a more favorable clinical outcome and also a few of the above biological parameters are better. It is not strong evidence, but it would be in favor of the hypothesis that the renin-angiotensin system could better be blocked, because it may play a role in the hyper-inflammation
- Three case reports on measurable viral load in the pharyngeal swabs several days after clinical recovery (1 from Germany, 2 from China). Just like the excretion of viral RNA in the stools, which can go on for days or weeks, it is unclear whether this phenomenon is associated with infectious virus that could be transmitted. The Euro Surveillance is more systematic, because done on 62 medical staff and the frequency is only 2 (3 %). In any case, it seems mandatory to keep recovered subjects in quarantine for 2 weeks.
- Finally, the important and unresolved question to what extent infection induces SARS-CoV-2 antibodies that are protective? Important as potential treatment, but also to understand whether seroconversion in a sufficiently big proportion of the population could lead to the famous “herd immunity”. To these ends, trials with convalescent plasma (or immunoglobulins) could be very useful. A colleague sent me the following FDA link and comment
Although promising, convalescent plasma has not yet been shown to be effective in COVID-19. It is therefore important to determine through clinical trials, before routinely administering convalescent plasma to patients with COVID-19, that it is safe and effective to do so.
Single Patient Emergency IND: Although participation in clinical trials or an expanded access program are ways for patients to obtain access to convalescent plasma, for various reasons these may not be readily available to all patients in potential need. Therefore, given the public health emergency that the expanding COVID-19 outbreak presents, while clinical trials are being conducted and an expanded access protocol is available, FDA also is facilitating access to COVID-19 convalescent plasma for use in patients with serious or immediately life-threatening COVID-19 infections through the process of the patient’s physician requesting a single patient emergency Investigational New Drug Application (eINDs) for the individual patient under 21 CFR 312.310.
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4 Tips for Conquering Your Impostor Syndrome
Impostor syndrome is the psychological belief that you're inadequate and incompetent, despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary. It’s more than just insecurity; it’s persistent self-doubt about your accomplishments, and the feeling that any success must have been undeserved. There’s also fear of being exposed as a fraud—that’s where the “impostor” part comes in.
Impostor syndrome can manifest itself in many ways. Maybe you’ve recently been promoted and are thinking, “Why me? Other people have been here longer than I have and could probably do a much better job.” Or you’ve been asked to lead a project but you worry, “I only did a great job on my last project because of good timing. It’s going to become apparent that I was just lucky last time.”
Perhaps you’ve been asked to speak at a conference. If your first reaction is, “I can’t believe they picked my proposal! It’s only a matter of time before the conference organizers, other speakers, and audience will realize I don’t know what I’m talking about,” then you’re a victim.
Don’t sell yourself short. There are ways you can conquer your impostor syndrome.
1. Confide in someone
Once you’ve identified the root cause of your worry—such as that new job title, high-stakes responsibility, or upcoming public event—tell someone you trust to be honest with you. This can be a close coworker, significant other, or friend. Chances are that person will see your fears as irrational and remind you of the strengths that got you where you are.
2. Trust those who trusted you
One characteristic of imposter syndrome is that you feel like you pulled one over on whoever put you in your current (agonizing) position. But think about the person who promoted you, encouraged you to take the lead, or chose you to share your knowledge. Is that person an idiot? Hopefully you said no! That person made deliberate choices based on your experience and potential, so trust their judgment—you really do deserve their confidence.
3. Keep a “win jar”
Start recording your successes and compliments and putting them in a jar on your desk. Whenever you’re feeling down or uncertain about yourself, go over the “wins” and be reminded of how much you’ve accomplished. Your jar doesn’t even have to be physical; you also could make an email folder to file away any message congratulating you on a job well done.
4. Fake it ’til you make it
Do you start many sentences with “I feel like” or “I think maybe”? These kinds of hedging words reflect a lack of confidence. Start being more assertive in your language and it can change your psyche, too. Similarly, if you’re feeling shaky on your first day of work or right before you’re about to give a presentation, strike a powerful pose. It may sound silly, but taking a Superman stance can give you the boost of confidence you need to start strong—which will help you stay strong.
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Japan is warming up to the concept of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency payments. Various physical retailers have enabled in-store Bitcoin payments over the past few months. One of the bigger names to do so is Bic Camera, a well-known retail brand in the country. Although they only planned to enable BTC payments at a few locations, those plans had to be revised rather quickly. Moving forward, all of Japan’s Bic Camera stores will embrace Bitcoin.
It is quite interesting to see how Bitcoin has made such a big impact in Japan already. Even before the government removed consumption tax, people were flocking to cryptocurrency out of the gate. Japan’s economy is not as troublesome as some other regions, but people are always looking for new opportunities. Moreover, multiple retailers allow users to spend their Bitcoin on regular purchases, which immediately create much-needed use cases.
Bic Camera Is Keen on Bitcoin
Bic Camera has always been a big proponent of Bitcoin payments in Japan. The company quickly enabled BTC transactions at several locations. The company is now taking things to the next level by enabling Bitcoin payments at all nationwide stores. This is a major development for cryptocurrency in Japan, to say the least. No one saw this drastic move coming, but is good news nonetheless. This change will go into effect at some point during this month, although there is no official date set in stone right now.
Both foreign and domestic shoppers can benefit from Bitcoin payments. People traveling to Japan won’t have to worry about converting currency to JPY all that much. Moreover, with the consumption tax gone, local residents can spend Bitcoin rather than cash or a bank balance. Given the Bitcoin price trend – which has been rather bullish over the past 12 months – spending Bitcoin makes a lot of sense. When buying BTC cheap and spending it when the price rises, consumers effectively obtain a discount of sorts.
It is believed Bic Camera will continue its partnership with bitFlyer to provide Bitcoin payments in their other stores. bitFlyer Is one of the platforms providing merchant services to store owners all over Japan. Moreover, Bic Camera’s subsidiary, called Kojima, will soon enable Bitcoin payments as well. Japan is slowly being conquered by the popular cryptocurrency, that much is evident.
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HydroShare provides a standard set of metadata elements for describing the resources that you create. These elements follow the Dublin Core Metadata Initiative’s standard metadata terms, including title, abstract, subject keywords, spatial and temporal coverage, etc. HydroShare users should treat datasets and models as first class research products - along with the papers that are written about them. There is opportunity to maximize the value of these research products by practicing good data management and creating descriptive metadata. The information below provides some best practices to keep in mind while describing your resource with metadata. For more detailed best practices, refer to the HydroShare Guide for Data Authors and Publishers.
The Abstract should put the content of the resource in context, including the rationale for the data collection or modeling and should be a specific description of the content files included in the resource. Ensure that the results described in the Abstract correspond to the files contained in the resource. The Abstract should include a description of the resource content and organization to help a potential user navigate the various files included. Where the content and organization of a resource is complicated, the Abstract may reference a README file included as a content file in the resource that provides a more detailed description of the resource’s content files. Additional details may be added to the Abstract to describe the methods of data creation - i.e., what you did, why you did it, how you did it, when and where you did it, etc. If text is used from the Abstract of a journal article related to the resource, add additional details focused on describing the actual content of the resource.
Keywords facilitate data discovery and should be selected to be descriptive and thorough for the associated data. Consider what the data represent, the variables included in the dataset, how the data were generated, and the geographic area that they represent. Unique acronym-like keywords may also be used similar to the way hashtags are used in some social media. For example, the term “iUTAH” is unique to a specific Utah research project named “iUTAH.” Use of this as a keyword facilitates discovery of resources associated with the iUTAH project.
File names should be descriptive and meaningful. Where many files are included in a resource, a README file that describes the content and/or organization of each file or the resource as a whole can be very useful in helping others understand the content of the resource.
Spatial and Temporal Coverage
These are optional metadata and should be used if the data or model in the resource has a geospatial “footprint” or location or a temporal component/time window. Including appropriate spatial and temporal coverage metadata can help others discover your data if they are searching within a specific geographic location or over a specific time period.
All abbreviations need to be defined somewhere within the resource. Even seemingly obvious cases should be spelled out (e.g., C=Carbon, N=Nitrogen). Unit symbols and abbreviations should also be defined (e.g., mg/L=milligrams per liter). Definitions should be handled wherever sub-file metadata is contained (e.g, in the resource Abstract, in a README file, or in file headers). | <urn:uuid:774ce4ba-b3f4-4e0f-b274-0bd8ddbe0746> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://help.hydroshare.org/creating-and-managing-resources/best-practices-for-describing-your-resource-with-metadata/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571993.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814022847-20220814052847-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.896097 | 666 | 1.953125 | 2 |
Soccer players ussaly pick their own numbers... I have never heared any other way exept for the coach assighning the numbers to the players.
There are 11 players in a football team for each side on the pitch at any one time.
formula 1 drivers, baseball players, basketball players, and soccer players in no particular order but i know that soccer players get the most incentives in contracts of any sport
Non Muslim players in Iran soccer teamYes. Iran's national soccer tram has always had non-Muslims within its ranks since the inception of the football federation. inception in the 1940s. These players have been mostly christian armenians. One of the most important players in the current Iran team is Andranik Teymourian, a christian who also plays for Bolton Wonderes of the British Premier League.
yea on google images
Nope; not currently.
yea there are meany
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A Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) is a distinctive legal document which is recognized as a method of allowing a tax-free transfer of retirement plan benefits to a former spouse, known as the “Alternate Payee”, and/or dependent of a “Participant” pursuant to a divorce or legal separation. The QDRO was created in 1984 through the Retirement Equity Act as an amendment to the provisions of the 1974 Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). Without a QDRO, an employer-sponsored retirement plan will not divide benefits to provide for payments to an Alternate Payee. Through “qualification” of the QDRO, the Plan Administrator not the courts determines what an acceptable QDRO is for their specific Plan.
If the parties, through property settlement negotiations, determine a retirement plan is to be divided between parties; a QDRO must be drafted. There are two types of retirement plans the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) covers: defined benefit plans and defined contribution plans. A defined benefit pension plan is a employer/sponsored retirement plan with benefits calculated based on the employee’s earnings history, time of service and age, as opposed to depending directly on individual investment returns. A defined contribution plan is a type of retirement plan in which the employee, employer or both make contributions regularly. Individual accounts are set up for participants and benefits are based on the amounts credited to these accounts plus any investment earnings on the money in the account.
Once drafted, the parties review the draft QDRO before it is submitted to the Plan Administrator for review and pre-approval to divide the retirement plan benefits, as agreed upon in the settlement. Upon pre-approval of the draft QDRO, the parties will sign the draft before the draft QDRO is submitted to the court for signature of the judge. The certified QDRO is then presented to the Plan Administrator for processing.
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Remember when pundits hailed the election of Barack Obama as the beginning of a “post-racial” America?
After the election of Donald Trump to the presidency, it seems like a distant memory. But in 2008, it was the prevailing wisdom among political commentators.
Cornell Belcher, a long-time Democratic pollster who worked on both of Obama’s presidential campaigns, started seeing through the mirage of racial harmony well before Trump’s election made it obvious. In Belcher’s book, A Black Man in the White House: Barack Obama and the Triggering of America’s Racial-Aversion Crisis, released weeks ahead of Trump’s election, he presents years of research showing that white resentment grew steadily under Obama.
He too had hoped Obama’s presidency would usher in a period of post-racial politics. But in his public opinion research in the ensuing eight years, he told HuffPost on Thursday, he saw a “rise in racial aversion … which accumulated in a sort of perfect storm for a candidate like Donald Trump.”
To measure “racial aversion,” Belcher surveyed people’s responses to “a range of questions … from affirmative action questions to government doing too much for people of color, to people of color not being as patriotic.”
The answers, collected over the course of eight years, showed a hardening of white attitudes toward people of color. Belcher attributes that trend not just to Obama, but to the rising coalition of communities of color that elected Obama.
Obama won reelection with just 39 percent of the white vote nationwide, not just by turning out more people of color, but also by taking advantage of the fact that the country simply had more voting-age people of color to turn out, Belcher noted. The changes that made that victory possible scared many of the white voters who went on to vote for Trump, according to the pollster.
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Positive Pest Control provides service for the safe control and removal of bed bugs. Bed bugs are one of the most difficult pest problems to eradicate quickly. By far, the best solution for bed bugs is to hire a pest control company with experience successfully controlling bed bugs. Unfortunately, this can be expensive and beyond the means of many people.
If you feel you cannot afford to hire a professional, and want to attempt do-it-yourself bed bug control, there are some things you can do. With hard work, you have a chance of getting rid of bed bugs in your home.
If you live in an apartment, it’s best to notify the property manager of the infestation. A coordinated bed bug control effort using a pest control professional is generally needed in such situations. Positive Pest Control provides service throughout New York providing a safe and affordable removal of any bed bug infestation.
Bed bugs usually travel from apartment to apartment. If one apartment is infested, it is safe to assume that the adjoining units are infested as well unless shown otherwise through inspection or monitoring. Simply asking tenants whether they have bed bugs is not enough.
Pesticides alone are not the answer to bed bugs. Most of the commonly used pesticides today, including professional products and consumer products advertised for control of bed bugs, are limited in controlling these pests. Pesticides must be used with care for safety and with attention to proper application to work well.
Aerosol “bug bombs” or “fumigators” are also mostly ineffective in eliminating bed bugs. Aerosol insecticides mainly kill insects that are exposed, and out of their hiding places, not those hidden behind baseboards, in cracks and crevices of the bed, under carpet edging and in walls.
The first step at doing it yourself is to determine which rooms are infested. Bedrooms are usually the focused locations for bed bugs; however, any room where people sleep in the home may provide shelter for bed bugs.
Living rooms with sofas and sofa beds are the next most common sites for bed bugs. Usually, an infestation starts in one room and spreads slowly to other places where people sleep. The faster you find and treat bed bugs, the easier it will be to eradicate the problem.
Further, it is generally unnecessary to throw away beds or bedding. It is very expensive to replace bedding, and chances are that any new mattresses, box springs or beds you bring into the home will quickly become re-infested. The money used to replace a bed or mattress might better be spent on hiring a pest control professional.
Try creating a safe place to sleep because staying in your own bed will reduce the risk of bed bugs of spreading throughout your home. If you move to another room to sleep, the bed bugs will eventually follow. Then you’ll have bed bugs in multiple rooms.
To create a safe place to sleep, first try Stripping and vacuuming the mattresses and box springs, and encasing them. Be sure to double bag your bedding and wash it in hot water and dry for at least 30 minutes. Be sure to dispose of the bag after putting bedding into the washer to prevent any live bugs from spreading throughout your home.
Afterwards, vacuum suspected bed bugs from the bed, then take your vacuum cleaner outdoors and remove and discard the bag. In addition, buy a quality set of bed-bug-proof encasements for your mattresses and box springs. Bed bug-proof encasements are fabric sacks into which you slide your mattress or your box spring. The zippers on bed bug encasements are designed to be tight enough to prevent even the smallest life stages of the bed bugs from escaping.
In addition, bed bug-proof encasements are designed to prevent bed bugs from biting you through the encasement. A good encasement will trap all bed bugs in the mattress and box spring inside, and will be smooth on the outside, providing few places for bed bugs to hide.
Usually 70% of all bed bugs in the typical infestation are located on the mattress, box spring and bed frame. After you have encased the mattress and box spring and taken care of that problem; you have to make sure that your bed frame is bed bug free. Vacuuming alone won’t do this. Vacuuming can remove many bed bug adults and nymphs, but will not remove eggs very well. For this job you’ll need insecticide sprays and possibly dusts to treat every crevice and void in your bed.
Remember that insecticides can be dangerous when directions are not followed properly. Be sure to read the whole label before spraying or dusting. The label directions are the law and failure to follow the label not only puts you and your family at risk, it is against the law. Homemade sprays, by the way, are usually less safe than commercial insecticides. Stick with the legal stuff.
If you are lucky enough to catch an infestation early you may not need to do anything more than treat and isolate your bed. But if an infestation has spread to other parts of the home, bed isolation may not be good enough. Here is where one of Positive Pest Control’s professionals may be needed. We will work hard to eradicate your pest problem fast and safely. | <urn:uuid:3b9110fc-752c-4613-9fd7-b8b6e8315a20> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.positivepest.net/removal-bed-bugs/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571993.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814022847-20220814052847-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.939663 | 1,106 | 1.578125 | 2 |
Above Ground works to ensure that companies based in Canada or supported by the Canadian state respect human rights wherever they operate. We shed light on how Canadian business activities abroad are contributing to some of the biggest human rights crises of our times, from threats to Indigenous peoples’ survival to the global climate emergency. We advance solutions to hold Canadian companies to account for their impacts abroad, and to secure access to justice for victims of abuse.
What we do
Research and analysis
We produce in-depth research and analysis of the human rights impacts of multinationals based in or supported by Canada, the legal context in which they operate, and the Canadian government’s legal duty to protect against human rights abuse by the private sector. We build broader awareness and understanding of these issues through our publications and engagement with civil society, media and decision-makers.
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Collaboration and convening
We work in close collaboration with other human rights advocates in Canada and internationally to lay the groundwork for increased corporate accountability on human rights. We contribute subject matter expertise on legal and policy issues to several civil society coalitions, and convene key players to facilitate informed dialogue, analysis and action.
- We’re working with international colleagues in the ECA Watch network to draw attention to export credit agencies’ significant investments in fossil fuels and encourage a rapid shift of public finance into low-carbon solutions.
- In 2017, in partnership with the International Corporate Accountability Roundtable, we brought together over 100 participants from government, business, academia, the legal profession and civil society to explore international developments in corporate accountability and opportunities for Canada to become a leader in this field.
We advocate for legal and policy solutions, developing and promoting detailed recommendations to increase corporate accountability and access to justice. For instance:
- We’re convening legal experts to identify legislative amendments that would make Canadian companies liable for the harms caused by their subsidiaries and suppliers overseas.
- As a member of the Canadian Network on Corporate Accountability we’re helping shape policy proposals to improve access to remedy for people harmed by Canadian companies abroad.
With this work, we’re building momentum towards the adoption of policy and legal frameworks that compel companies to respect human rights in their operations worldwide.
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PRESS ENDORSEMENT: Help make our schools safer, stronger
The air conditioner is old but until a year or two ago, you had professionals tune that baby up every spring. But now? Money’s tight, right? And maybe, just maybe, you can squeeze one more summer out of the thing before investing a couple hundred in it next spring.
The car is getting up there in years and more to the point, in mileage. But money is tight so you’ve ignored oil changes as the odometer marches on. Maybe everything will be fine until you get some overtime opportunities or, at worst, your next tax refund.
But sadly, that’s not how life works. Deferred maintenance leads to far more nightmares than moments of relief. “Pay me now,” an advertising slogan famously campaigned, “or pay me later.” Unspoken but understood is that when you pay later, you’re going to pay more. Maybe a lot more.
This is why Coeur d’Alene School District comes before you now, asking patrons to support its request for enough money to catch up on looming, potentially dooming, maintenance backlogs.
They are not small numbers: $8 million a year for 10 years. To the District 271 property owner with a $550,000 home — yes, that’s about average these days — the best guess is that the tax hike will amount to about $132 a year. So let’s see what that investment will return.
First, it will improve safety across the district, which is comprised of 40 buildings on school campuses and another four district-owned and operated facilities. Alarm systems, security cameras and door locks are widely subpar, particularly in these days of increased threats, so bolstering safety is District 271’s No. 1 priority.
Heating and cooling systems need serious attention and, in some cases, wholesale replacement. The price tag is likely to be in the millions, including the “ventilation” component of HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning), which is key in combating the spread of viruses.
Overall, buildings average 30 years of age. Maintenance beyond emergencies has been largely deferred because Idaho doesn't provide school districts funds earmarked for building maintenance — a shameful and painful reality. That's why school districts are forced to go to taxpayers over and over again.
Coeur d'Alene's request isn’t fluff and stuff. It’s bricks and mortar, infrastructure and motors. It is the very basics — maintaining safe environments where many thousands of our children and grandkids can learn.
Coeur d’Alene’s fiscally conservative school board is 100% behind the $8M/10-year request. The Press strongly urges district patrons to join them and vote YES on the Aug. 30 levy request.
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Ethnic restaurants are generally seen as places where people from cultures outside the U.S. provide meals similar to what they ate in their homelands. A high degree of continuity between restaurant owners, cooks, and cuisines is presumed, as in: the Chinese run Chinese restaurants in which Chinese cooks prepare Chinese dishes.
Questions are sometimes raised about whether, for example, Chinese restaurants in America have adapted to American consumer’s tastes to the point where the Chinese cuisine is not “authentic,” but few question how obviously true or historically accurate it is to assume that Chinese always cooked or served Chinese food.
History is rarely tidy. Chinese, Germans, and Italians cooked French food. Germans ran English chop houses. And people of almost all ethnicities — Irish, Italian, German, Croatian, Greek — cooked American food and owned American restaurants.
Greek immigrants, in fact, have been especially inclined to run American restaurants which serve mainstream American food, with little suggestion of the Mediterranean. Typically they’ve been the independent quick lunches, luncheonettes, coffee shops, and diners that are open long hours, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner to working people. Many have been run under business names such as Ideal, Majestic, Elite, Cosmopolitan, Sanitary, Purity, or Candy Kitchen, rather than the proprietor’s name.
The emphasis on names suggesting quality or cleanliness is explained by the tendency of Americans in the early 20th century to brand Greek-run eateries as “greasy spoons” or “holes in the wall.” A negative attitude to Greek eating places is evident in the following piece of rhyme published in the Cleveland Plain Dealer in 1926 entitled “Where Greek Meets Greek”:
The other day I wandered in where angels fear to tread –
I mean the well known Greasy Spoon, where hungry gents are fed;
Where eats is eats and spuds is spuds, and ham is ham what am –
And the pork in the chicken salad is honest-to-goodness lamb.
Certainly there were substandard Greek restaurants, but I’ve found that Greek-American proprietors had a propensity to plow profits into modern equipment and fixtures whenever possible.
Greek immigrants showed strong affinity with the restaurant business since the beginning of the 20th century when they began coming to the U.S. in large numbers. The reason for this is often attributed to a lack of English skills, but the first Greek restaurants, actually coffeehouses where patrons could linger, probably had more to do with the absence of women among early Greek migrants. Coffeehouses furnished community. Although in big Eastern cities many Greek restaurants continued to focus on Greek immigrants, many enterprising Greeks took the step of expanding beyond their compatriots. Some, such as Charles Charuhas who established the Washington, D.C. Puritan Dairy Lunch in 1906, were expanding or transitioning from the confectionery and fruit business.
While heavily invested in the New England lunch room business, especially in Providence RI and Lowell MA, Greek immigrants spread to many regions of the U.S, bringing restaurants to the restaurant-starved South. It is impressive that a Raleigh-based Greek trio opened its 15th restaurant in North Carolina as early as 1909. At that time, Greeks were said to be “invading” the lunch room trade in Chicago, operating about 400 places. Because of the simplicity of American cuisine, it was said that two months spent shadowing an American cook was all it took for Greek restaurateurs to pick up the necessary skills.
Other successful Greek restaurateurs of the past century included John Raklios who at one point owned a chain of a couple dozen lunch rooms in Chicago. In New York City Bernard G. Stavracos ran the first-class restaurant The Alps on West 58th, established in 1907. The Demos Cafe in Muskegon MI was one of that city’s leading establishments. In Dallas The Torch of the Acropolis (pictured) had a 36-year-long run, closing in 1984, while the College Candy Kitchen was an institution in Amherst MA.
The children of successful Greek restaurant owners often preferred professional careers, but a new wave of Greek immigrants arrived after WWII, gravitating to diners, particularly it seems, in New Jersey. In 1989 the author of the book Greek Americans wrote that according to his estimate about 20% of the members of the National Restaurant Association had Greek surnames. And, as if demonstrating a flair for adaptation, according to a 1990 study, Greek-Americans were then dominating Connecticut’s pizza business.
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Come and experience our beautiful land where there is the oldest environment in the world. There is significance in everything – living things and non living things that have existed since the beginning of time. We also have gunda ‘rock’ that represents my tribes and the clan groups – a place called Bawaka gambu maluku garrkarrnga gambu rringa – the land of Wurmarri. This is the scientific name for all of the Bawaka area. It is given by the ancestors, the songlines and the people and is connected to the land.
The gunda bakitju rirraliny nangapa rraywala – this is very significant and sacred in the songlines that give my tribes the strength, the power and the knowledge to pass down to our next generations. We will always remember there will be a bush library or djalkiri – if you burn the library it will grow again or if people pass away their knowledge has been passed down to their family. That’s why the knowledge can be passed on from generation to generation – it will always remain the same because the gunda stands firm and never moves. The gunda, bush library and the land are all connected – this is how it operates in the Yolngu world.
The gunda story is one of our most significant stories and takes a lifetime to learn. Come to Bawaka and walk side by side with me and my family and explore our heritage. Our land was designed for people to live with love, harmony and work together to build a common unity within both worlds. | <urn:uuid:4b9dd51b-a940-442a-9919-67434d8dc33f> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://bawakaexperience.com.au/the-bawaka-gunda-rock-story/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571993.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814022847-20220814052847-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.950713 | 330 | 1.867188 | 2 |
Push and Pull
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The Push and Pull is a foraging toy with a familiar concept, push and pull the levers back and forth to release food to the lower level.
Your clever parrot will need to shake and move the levers on each of the levels to get their reward to the opening at the bottom of the toy. The treat retrieval area can be accessed from 2 sides which makes it suitable for sharing too. The toy is filled from the top after twisting the lid off. By filling this toy with a bird-safe foraging substrate, you can make the Push & Pull more difficult for a more experienced forager. This one is a favourite of my Quaker pair, Marnie & Elle!
The body of the toy measures 18cm tall, 11cm wide (including the levers) and hangs a total of 35cm from a chain and pear clip.
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But no matter how well we think we know our city, there’s always something new to learn. Here’s 10 epic facts about Perth (some of which might surprise you!) that will have you falling in love with our pretty city all over again.
- We are pretty spoilt for choice when it comes to dining in Perth, with more restaurants per capita than any other capital city in Australia. Take that East Coast!
- But it wasn’t always like that! In 1935, just nine businesses were listed under the “cafes, restaurants and dining rooms” section of the Perth phone book, most of them English-style tea rooms serving sandwiches, cakes and tea in thick-rimmed cups.
- We do the small bar thang pretty well! Northbridge small bar Mechanics Institute was named the nation’s Best Small Bar at the Australian Bartender Magazine Bar Awards this year. It’s the second year running a Perth venue has won, with CBD underground whisky bar Varnish on King winning the title last year. *fist pump!
- Ok, so we all know that Perth is the most isolated city in the world (duhh!) but did you know it’s also the sunniest? Us Perthies actually live in the sunniest city in the entire world, basking in an average of 8 hours of sunshine on any given day! Yay us! Now go slip, slop, slap.
- Kings Park is the largest inner city park in the world. That’s right, it even beats the pants off Central Park in New York which at 3.41km2, is considerable smaller than the 4.06km2 span of our beloved Kings Park.
- About 7000 years ago, it was possible to walk to Rottnest Island on foot because it was attached to mainland Perth. It only became an island when sea levels rose and submerged parts of the land. Let’s just say it woulda been a whole lot heavier heaving those cartons of beer to leavers week…
- Aussies and Kiwi’s may have been arguing over who invented the pavlova for years now, but as history books state, the humble pav was first created at Perth's Esplanade Hotel in 1935 by chef Herbert Sachse, who whipped up a frothy meringue and cream creation in the honour of Russian ballerina, Anna Pavlova’s visit. Argument over! We win!
- The most widely said Perth-isms are ‘no wuzzas’, ‘see you tomozy,’ ‘the sea breeze is in’ and ‘wanna catch up this arvo?’ *These may or may not be real facts.
- In 1953, UWA Professor Fred Alexander brought to life his vision of a ‘festival for the people’. The Perth International Arts Festival, now held each February in Perth, is the oldest international arts festival in Australia and the oldest annual international multi-arts festival in the Southern Hemisphere. Look at us, so cultural!
- We sure do pump out some internationally famous peeps! A whole lot of super famous people were born in Perth including Tim Winton, Heath Ledger, Melissa George, Gemma Ward, World War 2 hero Keith Shilling, Daniel Ricciardo, Koko the kelpie (from Red Dog), Tim Minchin, and illustrator Shaun Tan. Perth may be small but she’s fierce!
Want more Perthy goodness? Check out 45 Things That Are So Perth It Hurts!
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Yes, i know that. :) I was not talking about spelling... I was talking
about the word "e", which means "and" in Portuguese. Earlier, the
translation didn't have the word "e" in it.
On 02/08/2011, Charles Butler <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> "portugues" is the way that the language spells itself in its own language,
> just as the language is Suomi not Finnish.
> From: Nikhil Sinha <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2011 9:56 AM
> Subject: Re: We are people, people of earth in Brazilian Sign Language
> @Yuri: i have added the word "e" to the Portuguese translation. Thank
> you very much! :)
> @Cherie, Adam, Charles: your translations (ASL and Libras) are now
> online. Thank you very much! :) i'm so happy that sign languages now
> feature in Wahawafe.
> On 31/07/2011, Valerie Sutton <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>> Here is Charles Butler's translation into LIBRAS (Brazilian Sign
>> Charles sent the SignMail to my private email address. To send the
>> to the SignWriting List, send it to:
>> SignText Options
>> Courtesy of SignBank.org
> निखिल सिन्हा | Nikhil Sinha
> [log in to unmask]
> www.wahawafe.zxq.net - Wahawafe - a multilingual translation project.
> "We are humans and we are from Earth." in several languages.
निखिल सिन्हा | Nikhil Sinha
[log in to unmask]
www.wahawafe.zxq.net - Wahawafe - a multilingual translation project.
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Genesis 1:1 Commentary - Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics"THE WORLD THAT THEN WAS" (2Pe 3:5, 2Pe 3:6). See Structure shown in Genesis Book comments. Creation in eternity past, to which all Fossils and "Remains" belong.
God. Hebrew. Elohim, plural. First occurrence connects it with creation, and denotes, by usage, the Creator in relation to His creatures. See App-4. The Hebrew accent Athnach places the emphasis, and gives pause, on "God" as being Himself the great worker, separating the Worker from His work.
created (singular) Occurs 6 times in this Introduction. Other acts 46 times. See App-5. Perfection implied. Deu 32:4. 2Sa 22:31. Job 38:7. Psalm 111; Psa 147:3-5. Pro 3:19. Ecc 3:11-14. [Even the Greek Cosmos = ornament. Exo 33:4-6. Isa 49:18. Jer 4:30. Eze 7:20. 1Pe 3:3.]
the heaven and the earth. With Hebrew Particle 'eth before each, emphasizing the article "the", and thus distinguishing both from Gen 2:1. "Heavens" in Hebrew, always in plural. See note on Deu 4:26.
Consult other comments:
Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics
The Companion Bible Being the Authorized Version of 1611 with the Structures and Notes, Critical, Explanatory and Suggestive.
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Meet Hebrew Teacher Mark Wiseman
We welcome Moreh Mark to our Hebrew teaching staff this year!
Q: Why did you choose to work at Pardes Jewish Day School?
A: Montreal educators recommended the school to me. The information on the school website looked very impressive.
Q: What motivated you to become a teacher or to work in education?
A: I was very positively impacted by my experience in a Jewish school (K-12) and wanted to gift that experience to others.
Q: What do you enjoy most about teaching or working in education?
A: I enjoy delving into Judaic Studies/Hebrew subject matter a great deal. I love having a role in student learning and the challenge of teaching diverse learners.
Q: What is the most important life lesson you want your students to learn in your class(es)?
A: What we do matters. If we all agree to look after each other, there will be many people watching over each of us.
Q: How do you keep current with the subject areas you cover?
A: I attend teacher training courses and I listen carefully to the advice of peers.
Q: What was your favorite book as a child?
A: Are You My Mother? Dr Seuss
Q: What is your favorite book as an adult?
A: The Chronicles of Jerahmeel
Q: What are some of your interests/hobbies?
A: I love coaching basketball teams, going to concerts and antiquing.
Q: What are you most looking forward to this school year?
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Geographic Information System
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Local governments use GIS (Geographic Information System) to identify and analyze data graphically. GIS displays information about parcels and property lines, building structures, neighborhoods, roads, addresses, zoning, resource protection areas, trails, and parks, just to name a few. This mapping information can be queried, displayed, spatially analyzed, edited/overlaid, and linked to other databases for the purposes of citizen response, planning, preservation, and public safety initiatives. GIS is an essential tool used daily by many City departments.
FredGIS offers citizens a fast and easy way to access City land information at anytime. Visitors to the site can search property information, view it in relation to neighborhoods, parks or other items of interest, map trails they may wish to explore, gather zoning and ward information, and see how the city has changed over the years. Patterns of development in the city can be viewed by looking at aerial imagery and building structures, or comparing aerial imagery from two different time frames.
Users can turn on and off layers of mapping data to quickly view electronic information. A "Markup" tool is also available which allows the user to draw on top of a map view. The altered map view is then available for export or printing. The system was designed to be easy to use and most information is accessible with the click of a mouse.
The City's GIS Team will: Provide support to all City Departments, professionals, and the general public for the use of the GIS.
Develop and maintain GIS layer information for the enterprise system.
Interface the GIS maps with other City information for analysis.
Provide mapping products.
Would you like to see a new map layer created for FredGIS? Email the GIS Team
While the GIS Team strives to provide accurate and current mapping data, the information contained in the GIS is NOT to be construed or used as a "legal description." It is not a survey product. It is not a replacement for appropriate deed research. Any determination of topography or contours, or any depiction of physical improvements, property lines or boundaries is for general information only and shall not be used for the design, modification, or construction of improvements to real property or for flood plain or Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act determinations.
The City of Fredericksburg does not provide any guarantee of accuracy or completeness regarding the map information. In no event will the City of Fredericksburg be liable for any damages, including but not limited to loss of data, lost profits, business interruption, loss of business information or any other pecuniary loss that might arise from the use of this map or information it contains.
The information contained in the City of Fredericksburg's GIS was created by and is the sole property of the City of Fredericksburg. Any attempt to reproduce or resell this information is strictly prohibited.
The data made available on FredGIS is updated periodically. If you believe any data provided is inaccurate, please inform the GIS Team via email.
Tax information does not appear on this GIS system. Users may contact the Office of the Commissioner of the Revenue for the City of Fredericksburg or the Fredericksburg Treasurers Office to acquire this information.
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Culling, V J
VICTOR JAMES CULLING
Remembered with honour Great Warley (Lorne Road) Cemetery: Row H, Grave 75.
He attested 10 December 1915 in Watford: an assistant surveyor of taxes aged 22, 5’7″ tall, C of E, of Bushey, Herts; his next-of-kin was his father. He appears to have no medals, and died at the Military Hospital, Warley, of pneumonia.
There is a Death announcement for Victor in the West Herts and Watford Observer dated 9 November 1918.
Son of James William Henry and the late Florence Emily (nee HEATH) CULLING.
His parents married 20 September 1894 at St John the Evangelist, Forton, Hants. Florence died 1908 in the Hendon, Middx, district aged 38. James remarried 29 July 1909 at St Matthew’s, Willesden, London, to Edith Winifred Maude TAYLOR. James died 30 January 1949 in Bushey aged 78; Edith died 6 December 1969 in Leicester aged 87.
Victor was born 18 November 1895 in Hampstead, London, and baptised 9 December 1895 at St Cuthbert’s, West Hampstead. He resided in Bushey. An entry in the London Gazette dated 2 October 1914 records his appointment as Assistant Surveyor of Taxes.
He has an entry in the National Probate Calendar.
On the 1901 Census, aged 5 he lived in Hampstead, with his grandparents. On the 1911 Census, at school aged 15, he lived in Bushey, with his father, step-mother and two siblings.
Unit28th (County of London) Battalion (Artists' Rifles)
Date of death28/10/1918
Age at death23
Place of death
NotesHis brother Harold died 7 July 1916 and also features on this Roll of Honour
- 1st S.W. Herts Scout Troop [in St Mary's Parish Church Watford] (4)
- Abbot's Langley Herts War Memorial (17)
- Aldbury Herts War Memorial (1)
- Aldenham Herts War Memorial (located in Letchmore Heath Herts) (8)
- All Saints Church Croxley Green Herts (12)
- All Saints Church Harrow Weald Middx (2)
- All Saints Church Hertford (1)
- All Saints Church King's Langley Herts (1)
- All Saints Church Leavesden Herts (31)
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Archaeologist to discuss the shipbuilding and wooden wrecks
The Evenings at Whitney Lecture Series returns for the fall season at 7 p.m. Sept. 12 with the program “Wonderful Wooden Wrecks and the Mysteries Within” presented by Brendan Burke, associate director of archaeology at the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum. Hosted by the University of Florida Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience, this free lecture will take place at the Lohman Auditorium, 9505 Ocean Shore Blvd., on the Whitney Laboratory campus.
Trees have marvelous ways of recording their own past and identity within their wood. Since ships and boats have been fashioned from wood since the first human maritime enterprise, the study of shipbuilding wood is critical to understand how our species has interacted with our environments. In 2018 a mystery shipwreck washed up on the beach at Ponte Vedra, thousands of people flocked to see it and the St. Augustine Lighthouse Archaeological Maritime Program (LAMP) team studied and interpreted the wreck. Through studying its wooden components, much was revealed about the origins of this vessel.
Join maritime archaeologist Burke as he explores the wooden world of shipbuilding and the secrets of the Spring Break Wreck.
Burke is a maritime archaeologist who has lived and researched in northeast Florida since 2007. His primary research interests include the history of shrimping and the shrimp trawler industry. In 2013 he co-authored the book “Shrimp Boat City.” He has an avid interest in wood use throughout the history of boat and shipbuilding and collaborated with Lee Newsom of Flagler College to examine historic shipwrecks based on their timbers. When not in the lab, he can be found aboard the research vessel Empire Defender exploring Florida’s waters for historic shipwrecks. Burke holds a bachelor’s degree in history and anthropology from Longwood University and a master’s degree in anthropology from The College of William and Mary.
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Gold filled (usually labeled “GF” by jewelers) is a metal composed of a solid layer of gold that is bonded to a core base metal through heat and pressure. Gold filled jewelry will not wear off over time, and if taken care of properly it can last a lifetime. Gold fill is indistinguishable from solid gold but costs significantly less because of its base metal core. It differs from gold plate in that gold plate consists of a thin, microscopic layer of gold that will wear off over time. The gold on gold filled is around 15 times thicker than gold plated jewelry.
Unlike gold plate, it’s safe to get your gold filled jewelry wet. You can wear it to bed, in the shower, and while you exercise. It’s safe to swim in gold filled (though we generally suggest avoiding pools and hot tubs for any type of jewelry).
If I’m buying gold jewelry, how do I know which one it is? The standard abbreviation for gold filled jewelry is denoted by “14k GF.” For rose gold filled you’ll probably see the jewelry labeled “Rose GF.” Solid gold will be significantly more expensive than gold filled and gold plate, but it’s not necessarily easy to tell the difference between gold filled and gold plate based on price. A general rule of thumb is that if it’s gold filled, they’ll probably tell you or have it written in the description. If it’s plate it will be affordable but might just say “gold.”
Despite its affordability and longevity, 14k gold filled has some major pitfalls from a jeweler’s standpoint because it is extremely limiting in terms of what you can make and how easy it is to reproduce it. Gold filled jewelry cannot be cast or machine manufactured, and therefore you’re limited to jewelry that can only be made by hand through forging, light soldering, and wirework. Gold, silver, and plated jewelry can be cast, manipulated, polished, and mass produced. It is important to mention that jeweler choosing to use plate versus 14k gold fill isn’t necessarily being cheap (some gold plate is very good!) they may just have an artistic vision for a design that isn’t able to be produced in gold filled and want to make jewelry accessible at lower price points than solid gold.
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There are many online educational resources for kids, but where do you begin? There are some great sites that offer free lessons, which are especially useful if your child is a bit hesitant about using the Internet. Khan Academy is a free website where parents can create profiles for their kids, and from there, they can choose lessons based on grade level and subject matter. For instance, a kid might be interested in learning about the weather, or about the moon. Khan Academy features dozens of lessons on various topics, and parents can customize their child’s profile.
The Weather Channel also offers educational videos about science and nature. There are about a dozen videos on weather and meteorology, including tides and jet streams. If your child is interested in STEM subjects, you may find an online program called Young Minds Inspire useful. You can learn about the latest developments in science and engineering through pop culture, and kids can participate in creative writing lessons or activities based on the book A Very Hungry Caterpillar.
PBS Kids incorporates educational TV programs into its curriculum. Kids can practice handwriting and learn how to write and spell with the help of educational videos. The site also offers tips and tricks to parents. You can even find a few free resources on the site. And don’t forget to look for free resources on the Internet. You’ll be glad you did! You’ve just made your first step in finding educational resources online. | <urn:uuid:24d76809-f86e-41b1-b1c5-b609e7302266> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://creativblog.net/how-to-find-online-educational-resources-for-kids/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571993.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814022847-20220814052847-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.946809 | 292 | 3.390625 | 3 |
Employers reminded of 13th month pay obligation
EMPLOYERS in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) are once again reminded to obligate 13th month pay to their workers.
Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Silverstre Bello III said in his recent visit to Baguio City for the distribution of the Tulong Panghanapbuhay para sa Ating Disadvantaged/ Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program, employers are mandated to compensate 13th month pay.
“Actually, we do not have to remind our employers here in the Cordillera Region because our employers are aware of the legal mandate that on or before December 24, their employees should receive their 13th month pay. There are no exemptions, there are no deferment and no postponement which is why that has to be given to the employees,” Bello said.
The 13th-month pay is a mandatory benefit provided to employees pursuant to Presidential Decree No. 851.
Thirteenth month pay is 1/12 of the basic salary of an employee within a calendar year.
The basic salary includes all remunerations or earnings paid by an employer to an employee for services rendered, but may not include cost- of- living allowances ( COLA), profit- sharing payments, cash equivalents of unused vacation and sick leave credits, overtime pay, premium pay, night shift differential pay, holiday pay, and all allowances and monetary benefits which are not considered, or integrated as part of the regular or basic salary of the employee.
“In fairness to our employers, so far as of today, we still have to receive a complaint by an employee against employers that have failed to pay the 13th month pay of their employees. The employers know their obligation that on or before December 24, that should be given to the employees with no exemption,” added Bello.
DOLE noted most of the employers in the country have advanced half of the 13th month pay for their employees for them to be able to pay the remaining half of the 13th month pay by December 24 this year.
“In the event that a n employer will fail to pay the 13th month pay, we will issue an order telling them to pay and if they do not or refuse to pay, we will issue an order which is final and executory which will be the basis of an act of garnishment, meaning,
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The USA has thousands of local shopping centers throughout the country. With lots of shopping malls populating the landscape the question is; is there a difference between the malls discovered in different parts of the country? Are the malls in Los Angeles comparable to the shopping centers found in New York City?
Shopping centers in the West
Malls in the west are normally concentrated in large metropolitan areas. The gold state of The golden state has extra malls than any other state in the union. From Tijuana to San Francisco The golden state boasts over 80 shopping centers. That’s even more shopping centers than the majority of Midwest states put together
Outside the significant cities of the west malls are limited. If you’re not in the city you probably will not be near a local shopping center. Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and also Utah follow a comparable line of gab. Reno as well as Las Vegas are the only cities with shopping mall malls in Nevada. Utah’s shopping centers are located in the Salt Lake location. This pattern is authorization throughout the west. It is a raw contrast to the east coastline and also its focus of shopping centers.
Shopping centers in the Midwest
Shopping malls in the Midwest follow the same pattern as shopping centers in the west. The significant difference is there just aren’t as most of them. If you stay in a city you will have a good shopping mall to patronize, yet residing in the region will certainly get you extremely little Detroit as well as Chicago are the gems of the Midwest in terms of the sheer number of shopping centers. Houston and Dallas additionally have a remarkable variety of shopping malls to pick from.
Shopping mall in the East
The pattern of shopping malls in the West and also Midwest adjustments with the moment area. As you enter into states like Ohio and also Pennsylvania shopping malls seems to expand uniformly via the landscape. In locations like New Jersey with without on significant concentration of people the shopping centers are evenly dispersed. This is the especially the instance in the New England location. New Englanders never ever live much from a shopping center due to the fact that the populace is extremely dense.
Vermont, New Hampshire, as well as Maine have little regarding the traditional shopping center. They have a couple of locations occasionally yet absolutely nothing like other locations of the region.
Malls in Florida
Florida Malls is obtaining its very own section due to the fact that the shopping malls in Florida are constructed for tourists as much as the citizens. Orlando has a good variety of purchasing. The malls range from extensive electrical outlets focuses to huge local shopping center shopping malls. Orlando’s malls are never ever far from the significant theme parks. Adults will certainly be dragging their children to the mall for a day of shopping while vacationing. Shopping centers like The Mall at Millenia are built for with vacationer in mind families. Large food courts, high end restaurants, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Quicksilver’s Boardriders Club, as well as Child Gap are all at your finger pointers.
Shopping mall malls follow the populace.
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Your car’s reliability depends on the lifespan of its components. If you can perfectly maintain your car components, then you can expect to avoid any premature damage. Well-maintained components also ensure that you get the desired rate of performance from your vehicle while also enjoying ideal safety on the road. Thus, it’s essential to learn more about the longevity of some of the most significant car components of your car and they are described below.
Learning The Longevity Of Some Of The Essential Car Components
1. The Longevity Of Your Car`s Gearbox
According to a car removal company offering services such as cars for cash in Auckland, you don’t have to worry much about your car’s gearbox. Generally, car gearboxes can last the entire lifespan of the vehicle. However, that doesn’t mean that the gearbox is indestructible. Drivers who use the gearbox clutch excessively during their driving process without properly disengaging the same can be affected by a prematurely damaged gearbox.
Once a gearbox gets damaged, it becomes very expensive to get it fixed. Such is the reason why it`s common for vehicle owners to simply scrap their vehicles instead of trying to fix or replace their damaged gearboxes.
2. The Longevity Of Your Car`s Shock Absorbers
The shock absorbers of your vehicle are highly crucial for properly maintaining the overall ride quality inside your vehicle because it prevents every jolt from getting transmitted from the car’s wheels to the interior cabin. Usually, you can expect your vehicle shock absorbers to last around 50,000 miles, which is mostly about five years worth of travelling for most car owners out there.
Shock absorbers should always be inspected for any issues or leaks so that their lifespan can be maximised. Moreover, the lifespan of your car’s shock absorbers also depends on where you drive your car or live, because if the roads or terrain is highly uneven, then shock absorbers have to work a lot more than usual, leading to damages or failures.
3. The Longevity Of Your Car`s Brakes
You can expect your brake pads to last around 40,000 miles. However, the aforementioned number highly depends upon how you use your vehicle brakes. It should be known that front brakes tend to wear out faster than the rear ones because the front wheels carry the weight of the engine (in case the engine is front-mounted). On the other hand, you can expect your car brake discs to last around 50,000 miles.
The lifespan of your car’s brakes depends upon the quality of the parts as well, because low-quality components will wear out faster.
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We use the full bladeless surgery method, which we call 'Cateris' in the latest system. This is also called robotic surgery or bladeless surgery among the people. In fact, in the systems used until today, when it was said that phaco surgeries were performed without a knife, it was said that phaco surgeries were performed without a knife, but in the end, the entrances to the eyes were made with a diamond knife or a special set of instruments. Now, we are able to perform completely bladeless surgeries in robotic surgery, which is the cutting-edge technology we call 'Kateris'. In this system, we are talking about a method in which the entrance to the eye is made with a laser, and the opening of the capsule, which is the preliminary stage for the removal of the cataract, is done with the laser, and even the stages of fragmentation and asphyxiation of the cataract, that is, the intraocular lens, are done exactly with the laser. Since this method eliminates the margin of error, it has very minimal complication rates in terms of complications, so it is a very reliable system that also eliminates personal errors. We are able to get rid of glasses, especially for patients with near vision problems, in the surgeries we perform with 'catheris'. In addition, in this new system, which we call 'catheria', we can get rid of astigmatism by creating segmental lines with a special laser on the corneas of those with astigmatism, bringing the shape of the cornea closer to its normal curvature. At the time of surgery, we can both remove the cataract and reset the astigmatism. Thus, we can enable the person to see both far, close and middle distances much more easily. We can only reveal whether smart lenses are suitable for the eye, only by researching the eye from front to back with eye tomography and different systems. We cannot apply these lenses to anyone who says, 'I want a far-near lens'. Especially in those with macular degeneration, they are divided into many subgroups such as wet type and dry type, and multifocal smart lenses, which we call far-near, may not give very good results in some types of macular degeneration. Therefore, as macular degeneration can sometimes occur in one eye and sometimes in both eyes, we can rehabilitate the macular degeneration in whichever eye is more dominant, using a monofocal lens, that is, a single focal lens, and sometimes a multifocal lens in the other eye so that we can see both near and far easily. In other words, different treatment methods can be applied from person to person. A multifocal lens may not be suitable for everyone's eyes. For this reason, a very detailed research and examination methods are needed beforehand. Technology is developing rapidly to catch the most reliable in cataract surgeries. We also follow the technology closely and make all the necessary investments to apply the safest method to our patients. At the last stage we have reached, 'cateris' is an excellent method that we apply to our own family as well, we get very extraordinary results with smart lenses. | <urn:uuid:7453247e-dd1f-4711-9e22-f45024746119> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.atagoz.com.tr/en/catalys/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571758.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812200804-20220812230804-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.969107 | 658 | 2.46875 | 2 |
Vibrant business centres and tranquil villages; traditional values and cosmopolitan lifestyle; sun-kissed beaches, fertile valleys and snowy mountains: Cyprus is a land of contrasts with many faces. It is a small country, but the third largest island in the Mediterranean, situated in the north eastern corner of the Mediterranean, at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and Africa.
The island’s 648 km of coastline boasts endless stretches of golden sands, secluded bays, and rocky coves, whilst inland, Cyprus is dominated by the spectacular Troodos Mountains. Legendary birthplace of Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty, this stunning island shares a maritime border with Egypt 300 km to the south, Syria 105 km to the east and Turkey 71 km to the north, while Greece lies 800 km to the north-west.
Climate and Geography
Cyprus is blessed with a warm, sunny climate and enjoys as many as 340 days of sunshine a year. It experiences hot dry summers and mild winters, with average temperatures of 12°C in winter and 33°C in summer.
The island consists of a central plain with pine-clad mountains to the north and south and scattered plains along the southern coast. The massive Troodos mountains cover much of the southern and western parts of the island. Less than 11 percent of the island is considered arable land, and the main crops are potatoes, citrus fruits, vegetables, cereals, vines, olives, melons, and flowers.
Cyprus is rich in natural resources such as minerals and metals, in fact, the name, Cyprus, is believed to be a derivative of the ancient Greek word for copper. This metal was mined extensively on the island in ancient times and copper and copper products are still mined and produced in Cyprus. Today there are some 250 quarries extracting materials such as sand, gravel aggregates, limestone, gypsum, building stone and clay for the domestic market; and bentonite, marble, gypsum, ochre and umber for export. In 2011, Cyprus also announced a major gas find in the country’s exclusive economic zone in the Mediterranean Sea. US company Noble Energy carried out appraisal drillings in block 12 in October 2013 and the results confirmed natural gas reserves of 3.6 trillion cubic feet (tcf) to 6 tcf, with a gross mean of 5 tcf – enough to potentially meet Cyprus’ domestic gas demand for over 100 years. Cyprus is currently undergoing its third licensing round.
People and Culture
Cyprus is well known for its hospitality, a fact reflected in the Greek word, ‘xenos’, used for both stranger and guest, and an indication of the warm welcome that awaits visitors to the island. Life is meant to be enjoyed in Cyprus, which is renowned for its excellent quality of life, with the emphasis on working to live, as opposed to living to work. Cafe culture predominates, with both business and social meetings taking place over a leisurely frappe (iced coffee) in the numerous cafes in every town and city. As with most Mediterranean cultures, food – both the preparation and the eating – plays a vital role and the famous Cyprus meze, a large selection of small, delectable dishes, is best enjoyed ‘siga siga’ (‘slowly slowly’) al fresco, surrounded by friends and family and accompanied by a glass or two of excellent Cyprus wine.The people of Cyprus are descended from two major civilizations. The Greek Cypriots trace their roots to the Mycenaean Greeks while the Turkish Cypriots are descended from Ottoman settlers. Cyprus has a total population of almost one million, with 803,200 people in the Republic of Cyprus. The majority of the island’s population, 78%, is of Greek Cypriot ethnicity while 18% is Turkish Cypriot.
Cypriots are highly educated and multilingual. The official languages of Cyprus are Greek and Turkish, however, English is widely spoken and written and is the language of international business. German, French and Russian are also widely spoken in commerce, due both to the number of Cypriot graduates from overseas universities and the island’s commercial ties with the global business community. With one of the youngest populations in Europe, the government has made education a major priority. The island has an overall literacy rate of almost 98% and education is universal. In terms of higher education, the country has more university graduates per capita than anywhere else in Europe. The workforce numbers around 400,000, with the majority (over 70%) working in the services sector, while some 20% work in industry and around 3% work in agriculture.
Religious freedom is written into the Cypriot constitution and Catholics, Jews, Armenians and Maronites co-exist peacefully on the island. Muslims make up the second largest religious group, comprising 18% of the population. However, the overwhelming majority of Cypriots are members of the Greek Orthodox Church, an institution that plays an important role in both personal and public life on the island.
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Music Secondary Education, Bachelor of Music Education
School of Music
College of Arts and Letters
This degree prepares you for a secondary education certificate, with a K-12 endorsement in music.
This program is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
- Available Emphasis Areas:
- Choral - Emphasis
- Instrumental - Emphasis
To receive a bachelor's degree at Northern Arizona University, you must complete at least 120 units of credit that minimally includes a major, the liberal studies requirements, and university requirements as listed below.
- All of Northern Arizona University's liberal studies, diversity, junior-level writing, and capstone requirements.
- All requirements for your specific academic plan(s).
- At least 30 units of upper-division courses, which may include transfer work.
- At least 30 units of coursework taken through Northern Arizona University, of which at least 18 must be upper-division courses (300-level or above). This requirement is not met by credit-by-exam, retro-credits, transfer coursework, etc.
- A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 on all work attempted at Northern Arizona University.
In addition to University Requirements:
- At least 95 units of major requirements including 65 units of core requirements and 30-36 units of emphasis requirements, depending on your choice of emphasis
- Up to 9 units of major prefix courses may be used to satisfy Liberal Studies requirements; these same courses may also be used to satisfy major requirements
- For this major the liberal studies prefixes are MUS and MUP
- Elective courses, if needed, to reach an overall total of at least 130 units
Candidates in this program are required to demonstrate content knowledge, pedagogical knowledge and skills, professional knowledge, and professional dispositions to be eligible to enter student teaching or internship placements. Content, pedagogical, and professional knowledge or skills, professional dispositions are demonstrated through candidate performance on key assessments embedded in the following course(s):
Please note that students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.
|Minimum Units for Completion||130 - 136|
|Highest Mathematics Required||MAT 114|
|Additional Admission Requirements||Required|
|Student Teaching/Supervised Teaching||Required|
|University Honors Program||Optional|
|Progression Plan Link||View Progression Plan|
Student Learning Outcomes
Students receiving an undergraduate degree in music will demonstrate:
- Continuing Musical Growth and Independence in the following ways:
- Applying performance skills on his/her principal instrument or voice
- Demonstrate technical aptitude on his/her principal instrument or voice
- Perform individually and in ensembles of different types
- Investigating specific repertoire
- Exercise and defend aesthetic judgment by recognizing and interpreting appropriate literature.
- Application of Musicianship Skills in performance, teaching and/or critical analysis of music including:
- Aural Perception
- Keyboard Competency appropriate to the students’ degree program and satisfactory progress in Music Theory
- Composition or Improvisation.
- Analysis of and the ability to apply understanding to enhance students’ performance, teaching, and/or critical analysis of Tonal and Post-Tonal Musical Works and Topics through discussion of the following elements of music:
- Rhythm and Meter
- Knowledge of the Historical and Cultural Contexts of Western and non-Western Music including:
- Characteristics of musical styles,
- Compositional techniques
- Performance practices
- Societal and cultural influences on the creation, performance, and dissemination of music.
- Knowledge and Application of Research Materials, Critical Thinking Skills, and Writing Skills
- Basic knowledge and appropriate application of primary and secondary research materials pertaining to music,
- Effectively communicate in writing on topics in the field of music through the purposeful use of evidence, insightful reasoning (critical thinking), and supporting details.
- Synthesis of Learning Experiences
- Synthesize understanding of musical forms, processes, and structures in compositional, performance, analytical, scholarly and pedagogical applications appropriate to the degree program.
- Employ multiple areas of learning within music and, ideally, disciplines outside music through a capstone project or culminating experience.
- Students develop a background in music and musicianship that prepares them for a wide range of further educational and vocational activities that include music as a component.
Teaching (general): Executable knowledge of philosophies and pedagogies specific to teaching general music, choral music, and/or instrumental music K-12 settings, including: (MUS 200, 308, 353, 455, 457, 495C)
- Planning instruction that supports students in meeting learning objectives by drawing upon knowledge of content areas, curriculum design, and cross-disciplinary skills.
- Applying a variety of instructional strategies in order that learners may develop a deep understanding of content areas for the purpose of applying that understanding in meaningful ways.
- Utilizing multiple methods of assessment to monitor learner progress, to guide lesson planning, and to engage learners in their own growth.
- Understanding how learners grow and develop.
- Recognizing that patterns of learning and development vary individually across the cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and physical areas.
- Designing and implementing developmentally appropriate music learning experiences.
- Assessing aptitudes, experiential backgrounds, and interests of individual learners and groups of learners and tailoring lesson plans accordingly.
- Working to create environments that encourage positive social interaction and active engagement in learning.
- Applying theories related to individual and cultural differences to lesson planning, with the goal of creating inclusive learning environments.
- Arranging and adapting music for divergent classroom environments and student abilities.
- Demonstrating skills in rehearsal techniques; acquiring communicative and expressive conducting technique; and leading performance-based instruction.
- Acquiring advanced keyboard skills such as scales, triads, seventh chords; progression and resolution of the diatonic and chromatic chords; harmonization of melodies; transposition of chord progressions to different keys; arpeggios.
- Students graduating with a Choral emphasis will become proficient in diction and choral conducting, enhanced by private lessons in conjunction with vocal ensemble experiences.
- Students graduating with an Instrumental emphasis will become proficient in instrumental conducting and techniques in teaching woodwinds, percussion, brass, and strings, enhanced by private lessons in conjunction with instrumental ensemble experiences.
- Executable knowledge of organizational procedures, policies, and current trends/changes specific to music teaching and learning in K-12 settings. (MUS 308, 499)
- Inspiring students to want to understand and make music.
- Advocating on behalf of music’s place in K-12 curricula.
- Remaining current in the field of music education.
Additional Admission Requirements
- Admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.
To be eligible for admission to the program, candidates must meet the following requirements:
30 units of coursework which includes:
A minimum GPA of 2.5 in all content major coursework (must have taken at least 3 units) and a cumulative 2.5 GPA in all courses.
- You must be declared in this major.
- In order to declare a Music Major, you must apply and be accepted to the School of Music. Please visit the School of Music website.
- Completion of a teacher-education orientation for Secondary Education
- Submission of a copy of your State-approved Identity-Verified Print (IVP) fingerprint clearance card, obtainable through the Arizona Department of Public Safety (602-223-2279)
Take at least the following 95 units with grades of "C" or better and a minimum GPA of 2.5 in all music coursework:
Core Requirements (65 units)
- MUP 101, MUP 102 (2 units)
- MUS 121, MUS 122, MUS 131, MUS 132 (8 units)
- MUS 221, MUS 222, MUS 231, MUS 232 (8 units)
- MUS 241, MUS 242 (6 units)
- MUS 330W (3 units)
- MUP 201, MUP 202 (2 units)
- MUS 260 (3 units)
- MUS 200 (2 units)
- MUS 308 (1 unit)
- MUS 353, MUS 455, MUS 457 (6 units)
- MUP 380 (1 unit)
- MUP 431 (2 units)
- EPS 325 (3 units)
- BME 437 (3 units)
- POS 220 (3 units)
- MUS 495C (12 units)
Emphasis Requirements (Select One):
Choral Emphasis (30 units)
- MUP 111 (1 unit each), MUP 211 and MUP 311 (2 units each). Private Lessons: Students enroll in private-lesson instruction for a minimum of 6 terms: 2 terms each of 111, 211, 311. (10 units)
- MUP 160, MUP 260, MUP 360, MUP 460 (1 unit each). Chorale/Vocal Ensembles: Students enroll in large conducted ensembles for a total of 8 terms. To satisfy this requirement, choose from Shrine of the Ages Choir, Men's Chorale, and Women's Chorale. (8 units)
- MUS 161, MUS 162, MUS 421 (4 units)
- MUS 410 (3 units)
- MUS 490 (1 unit each). To satisfy this requirement, students enroll in Choral Arranging and two additional topics of their choice. (3 units)
- MUP 435 (2 units)
- Choral Emphasis (30 units)
Instrumental Emphasis (36 units)
- MUP 111, MUP 211, MUP 311 (2 units each). Private Lessons: Students enroll in private-lesson instruction for a minimum of 6 terms: 2 terms each of 111, 211, and 311. (12 units)
- MUP 170, MUP 270, MUP 370, MUP 470 Instrument Ensembles: Students enroll in large conducted ensembles for a total of 8 terms. To satisfy this requirement, choose from Symphony Orchestra, Wind Symphony, and Symphonic Band. Guitar majors must take Guitar Ensemble, and Piano majors must take Piano Ensemble. For Wind, Brass and Percussion majors, 2 of the 8 terms required must be Marching Band. (8 units)
- MUP 107, MUP 108, MUP 109, MUP 110, MUP 207, MUP 208 (required for wind majors only), MUP 209, MUP 210 (Techniques courses) (8 units)
- MUP 433 (2 units)
- MUS 410. To satisfy this requirement, students enroll in the Orchestration topic. (3 units)
- MUS 490 (1 unit each). To satisfy this requirement, students enroll in any three topics of their choice. (3 units).
- Instrumental Emphasis (36 units)
In all of our teacher education programs, you are required to complete a student teaching or internship experience. In addition, a minimum number of units of practicum is required, which involves supervised field experience with a practicing teacher.
Before being accepted to student teaching, the following criteria must be met:
- Admission to the teacher education program
- NAU GPA must be at least 2.5, with a GPA of 2.5 in all music courses, with no grade lower than a "C" in the major.
- Passing score on the required Profession Disposition Modules
- Complete all plan requirements.
- All major coursework, with the exception of MUS 200, must be completed within the six years prior to student teaching.
- All candidates must demonstrate social and emotional maturity consistent with professional standards of classroom instruction as well as adequate physical health for teaching.
In order to obtain an AZ teaching certificate, you must pass the following required Arizona Educator Exams
- Music Content Knowledge Exam
- Secondary Professional Knowledge Exam
Arizona Teacher Certification
In order to obtain an Arizona teaching certificate you must pass both the appropriate National Evaluation Series subject matter test and the National Evaluation Series Secondary Assessment Professional Knowledge.
Additional coursework is required, if, after you have met the previously described requirements, you have not yet completed a total of 130-136 units of credit.
You may take these remaining courses from any academic areas, using these courses to pursue your specific interests and goals. We encourage you to consult with your advisor to select the courses that will be most advantageous to you. (Please note that you may also use prerequisites or transfer credits as electives if they weren't used to meet major, minor, or liberal studies requirements.)
Please note that this plan takes five years (nine terms) to complete.
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After the Celebration, Then What?
A big event occurs. You graduate from high school or college, you win the lottery, get married, and what do you expect next from your life? You imagine the joy of seeing the winning numbers going on forever. You imagine the ceremony, the parties, the honeymoon. But after the celebrating, what then? Do you imagine cleaning the house? Taking out the trash?
We expect the world would be changed or we would be changed. That the quality of our experience of life would be better, heightened, maybe. Or the quality of our mind would be different. And it is, but not like we expected. We are always changing. But we easily get caught up in the idea or the story we tell ourselves instead of the reality or totality.
Especially today, when the level of anxiety is so high due to all the threats to so many of us, and so many aspects of our lives, including our sense of humanity and the climate, our health or control over our own bodies, it is easy to expect or hope for even more from any event than it could possibly produce. For example, we could work to successfully elect a candidate we trust, or to defeat one we knew had to be defeated, and afterwards, we expect all the threats to disappear, and the whole world would be changed. If only that were so.
Daniel Kahneman, professor of both psychology and public affairs described this as a “focusing illusion.” When we’re thinking about the graduation or the wedding, it is big, tremendous. When we’re in school, we might think that when we graduate, life will be so different. Or we’re in love and imagine that, once the love is celebrated and wrapped in the marriage license, we will feel more secure and loved. But what we find is a new moment, another day, another call for action. We forget how we adapt to situations, to living with a spouse or a new job or whatever it is we do after a big event.
We forget where feelings come from. We think the achievement itself creates the thrill of success. We think the person we love creates the love. We forget that to feel loved one must love. To be touched, one must touch. Jack Kornfield wrote a book called After the Ecstasy, The Laundry: How the Heart Grows Wise on the Spiritual Path. We can even view enlightenment, whatever that is, in the same way. “Once I get enlightened, all will be different.” Or “If only I’d get enlightened…” If only this or that.
All we ever have is moments, and moments are too slippery to ever own. They are less a thing and more what or who we are. Hopefully, most will be spent with more clarity than confusion, more compassion than anger, more love than greed. We do the best we can in the moment to learn from whatever occurs, and then let it go. To perceive and honor what is there for us without blinding ourselves with self-judgments or turning a passing moment into a permanent monument to a self. Monuments don’t feel and what isn’t perceived can’t be acted upon….
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You walk in and are immediately taken by the number of students either focused and working independently (often with ear buds in) or quietly collaborating. The teacher is difficult to find at first but then you find her, huddled around a whiteboard working out a few different ways to approach a problem involving polynomial equations. The furniture is easy to move and comfortable. Small tables for small groups, single desks scattered around the room, with oversized chairs scattered around as well. The walls are neutral colors, not the standard white that bounces fluorescent light almost as well as a mirror. As you look around a brief, friendly, argument erupts in the corner over why long division of polynomials is more pure than synthetic division. The teacher then stands up, walks around the room checking on students, snapping pictures of student work with her iPad. She then projects some mistakes she found students had done and the class discusses the thinking that led to them. There are rugs, art on the walls, a laptop cart in the corner, and a projector screen towards the front (or what you assume is the front) of the room.
I read an article recently called “Why the 21st Century Classroom May Remind You of Starbucks”. This got me thinking, again, about learning environments. This topic sparks a few questions in my mind:
- What are environments that I prefer to learn in?
- What makes an environment conducive to learning?
- How do you develop an environment that can be easily transitioned from independent work to collaborative work to whole class work and everything in between?
- How much is my classroom layout getting in the way of learning?
To at least partially answer these questions I don’t think Starbucks is a bad model, in some respects, for what a great learning environment looks like. Obviously Starbucks is more conducive to independent learning, but I like some of the big ideas.
Learning environments should be comfortable
I can see that if you wanted kids to avoid falling asleep you would make the seating uncomfortable. I’d rather make the classwork engaging enough that students don’t fall asleep. I’m not saying we should all work in bean bag chairs. I’d hate doing real work in a bean bag chair. But I’m not everybody and I don’t hate the idea of having options like that for students that do prefer to work in the type of seating.
And comfortable learning environments go beyond just the furniture. Rugs, art, music, lighting, and the teacher’s attitude all contribute significantly to the environment.
Learning environments should be flexible
As technology changes the way content is delivered and the way that students interact with content, the classroom should change. The amount of time a teacher spends lecturing to the entire class should probably be decreasing. This means that the work done by students in class will be more fractured. Some students may need to watch instructional videos. Some may be writing blog posts. Some may be working on a group project. Some may be using computer graphing technology. The teacher may need to work with some students that have been absent. The teacher may need to give a lecture to the entire class.
This is the future of learning. The class setup needs to support this.
Learning environments should be safe
I don’t mean that students shouldn’t feel like someone is going to physically hurt them, although that is obviously true. I’m saying that students shouldn’t walk in and feel like they’re in a place where mistakes are not valued, their opinion is not wanted or their thoughts are better kept to themselves. This doesn’t have much to do with a “Starbucks classroom”, but I thought it worth noting.
In all seriousness, I want to visit a classroom that has these characteristics, so if you teach in Michigan and have a classroom environment similar to the one I described, then I’d love to observe a lesson!
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Tjupan Elder Edie Ulrich has spent most of her life by her mother’s side.
Living in Western Australia’s Goldfields region, Ms Ulrich learned the old ways of her people, catching honey ants, painting and understanding the changing seasons.
But the most valuable gift she received from her mother, was the gift of language.
“Our language group is the Tjupan language group. It is severely endangered. There are only a couple of elders who are fluent,” Ms Ulrich told SBS News.
“My siblings and I, we learnt it living out bush with our grandparents and my mum. We were born in the bush and we mainly spoke the Tjupan language.”
Tjupan Elder Edie Ulrich wants her mother’s language to reach a new generation. Source: Aaron Fernandes/SBS News
Ms Ulrich’s mother died in 2016 and left behind a treasure trove of language materials.
“Just talking to mum, it was easier to talk in Tjupan than English,” Ms Ulrich says.
“Mum was always proud of the language. Not long before she passed away, she did a lot of work with the linguist.
“Whenever we sat around the table working on the language, she was really happy. You could see it on her face.”
Today, Ms Ulrich is making sure her mother’s language reaches a new generation. She has written songs in Tjupan for high school-aged girls to sing – which she says helps them memorise grammar and vocabulary.
“It's one way of helping cement the language. They’re learning the words, the Djuban words. And it’s really easy for these girls to pick up the words when you’re teaching them to sing it.”
States and Commonwealth urged to do more
Brian Champion is a Gulamai-Guberin man who, after being taken to a mission as a young man, has rediscovered his connection to the Kaalamaya language.
“Those were the conditions that were put on you. You were an immigrant in your own land,” Mr Champion says.
He is one of the elders connected to language through the Goldfields Aboriginal Language Centre.
But while the push to preserve Indigenous languages in Australia has grown in recent years – with 2019 marked as the United Nations’s International Year of Indigenous Languages – not everyone is convinced that enough is being done to avoid some languages becoming extinct.
Brian Champion has rediscovered his connection to the Kaalamaya language. Source: Aaron Fernandes/SBS News
“The difficulty in Western Australia is that we don't have state government support for Aboriginal languages,” Sue Hansen, senior linguist at the Goldfields Aboriginal Language Centre said.
“We need a very clear policy that recognises the Aboriginal Languages of Western Australia, and we certainly need very clear outcomes that are going to be achieved towards the preservation and use of those languages.”
The Goldfields Aboriginal Language Centre is funded under a Commonwealth Programme, The Indigenous Language and Arts Programme.
“It's the only source of funding that's available for Aboriginal language preservation and for the operation of language centres,” Ms Hansen says.
Ms Hansen says funds available from the Commonwealth Government are not sufficient to undertake the work that is needed to be done.
“The other difficulty with the Commonwealth funds is that they are provided for a short period of time, and language work can take anything from 10 to 20 years to ensure that a language is adequately recorded, linguistically analysed and documented,” she says.
“But funding is largely on a year to year basis. We’re fortunate to currently be on a three-year funding cycle, but once that is open, the Goldfields Language centre may go back to being funded year to year.
“It takes much longer than that to save a language”.
The federal government recently announced $2 million in funding to encourage more Australians to learn a language other than English. And the focus is also on growing the number of Indigenous teachers teaching Indigenous languages.
"Our government is investing in Indigenous language because we understand the important role language plays for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and identity,” Minister for Education Dan Tehan said.
"We also need to encourage more students to study a second language. The development of a national strategy will include collecting data on the teaching of language in our schools and investigating the teaching materials being used.”
A spokesperson for the Department of Education declined to confirm how the money would be spent, or if the intent of the announcement was to see Indigenous languages taught in Australian public schools. But the announcement was welcomed by the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS).
“Any announcement to support efforts to protect and promote Australia’s Indigenous languages is a welcome one,” AIATSIS CEO Craig Ritchie says.
AIATSIS CEO Craig Ritchie says not enough Indigenous languages are being acquired. Source: Aaron Fernandes/SBS News
“It is also great to see that part of the announcement includes the development of Indigenous language teachers and the teaching of Indigenous languages.
“Hopefully the announcement encourages more Indigenous language teachers into the profession.”
Mr Ritchie says at present, only 13 of the more than 250 Australian Indigenous languages are being acquired by children today.
He said Australia needs to empower the study of Indigenous languages in school curricula and in popular media, as well as consider the New Zealand example and legislate the protection of Indigenous languages.
“Australia’s Indigenous languages contain the 65,000-year story of Australia,” Mr Ritchie says.
“It’s a vibrant and multicultural story with over 250 language groups making up this continent.
“For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, knowledge of one’s ancestral language helps strengthen cultural identity and improves health and wellbeing”.
While state and federal governments continue to consider options for policy and legislative arrangements, the future security of Indigenous languages will continue to rest in the hands of elders.
In the community of Mt Margaret in WA’s Goldfields, Josie Boyle is the author of three books and tells stories in her native Wongatha to children across Western Australia.
“We’re listening to a dreamtime story today,” she told SBS News from the front of a crowded classroom.
Author Josie Boyle. Source: Aaron Fernandes/SBS News
After decades teaching the Wongatha language, Ms Boyle says the demand for her services is growing among a new generation.
“They’re coming and asking ‘what is this word, how do you say this word?’ Which is very thrilling, because I can see the fruits of my work from the seventies to now developing,” she says.
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Bento and iPad: The Start of Something New
Bento is a great companion for iPad; both of them demonstrate the beginning of a new chapter in software development. I know we've periodically had new chapters in software development (game changers, killer apps, and The Next Big Thingall thousands of them), but this time it's real.
Don't take my word for it; take a look at the software. Bento on the Mac (it doesn't run on Windows) is a terrific personal database. This article tells you why.
The folks at FileMaker put their decades of database expertise into a new product that defines a specific space and fills it with features. You can see it in action in Figure 1.
This interface is a great example of contemporary interface design: It's compact and powerful. The screenshot doesn't show the menu bar, but that's OKit’s really not that important. And besides, menu bars are so 20th-century (more than a decade old by now). Instead of having to drag that mouse pointer all the way around your screen to find the command you want to execute, the commands are right on the screen and right where you want to use them.
Take a look at the bottom of the main part of the screen: The form tools duplicate menu commands that are getting a little long in the tooth. Instead of the effort of going up to the Insert menu to choose the Text Box command, you can instead click Text Box in the form tools at the bottom of the screen to add a new text box in your form.
Not interested? No big deal. Just click the Show/Hide Form tools button in the lower right of the window frame (it's the second from the right).
Commands usually act on what you have selected in the window. That's the routine – select, then choose a command. It's been that way since the first graphical user interface (generally dated to the Xerox 8010 Star Information System) in 1981. If you have not selected something that a command needs to do its work, that command is grayed out in the menu bar.
Today, that gear wheel you see in the lower left of the main part of the window is all over the place. Instead of graying out unusable commands in the menu bar, the gear wheel pops up a menu of commands that are usable. If only two commands make sense at a given time, you've got two commands in the list. It's part of the move to streamline and focus interfaces. We've come a long way since 1981! | <urn:uuid:d124981a-7fc0-4c5e-a977-6f2869f6414c> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.informit.com/articles/article.aspx?p=1597095&seqNum=3 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571758.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812200804-20220812230804-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.933501 | 531 | 1.789063 | 2 |
Tips to Incorporate Mindful Movement Every Day
Mindfulness brings a new dimension to movement. Rather than moving for the sake of moving, or to accomplish a goal, mindful movement is practiced anchoring the body in the present moment. Many people feel more harmonious, relaxed, and calm after practicing mindful movement.
Known Health Conditions that Benefit from Mindful Movement:
- Cardiometabolic diseases
- Carpal Tunnel
- Chronic Pain
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Stand with your feet planted, shoulder-length apart, knees slightly bent.
- Relax your shoulders and tuck your chin slightly.
- Breathe in and out, then inhale as you bring your arms out to the side, raising them slowly up over your head as you inhale.
- Exhale as you let your arms lower, then bring your hands in to rest your abdomen.
- Repeat, raising and lowering your arms, at least five times.
- Stand still and take a deep breath. Be aware of your body and how it feels. Where is your weight settled? Feel your heels pushing into the ground and be aware of the muscles holding your upright.
- Bend your knees and feel your weight shift. Take deep breaths and pay attention to your muscles, your skin, the air, and the sounds around you.
- Begin to walk, very slowly, keeping your knees slightly bent. Be aware of how your heel lands and pay attention to the sensation of your weight shifting across your foot.
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Welcome to Year 2, Week 30, Lesson 2.30.1. Today we will work on your English Vocabulary. We begin with Fry Sight Words English Vocabulary 9th Hundred, Lesson 5. Please follow the directions and do your best.
Part 1 – DIRECTIONS: Please watch the vocabulary video below two or three times:
Part 2 – Please read aloud the following words and sentences in English, then translate them and read them into your primary language using the translator on this page.
Fry’s List 9 Lesson 5
fit, addition, belong, safe, soldiers, wings, movement, pole, exciting, branches, stream, planets, rhythm, eight, science, block, spread, cattle, wife, sharp
I cannot fit in the small car.
My gift doesn’t fit in the box.
The elementary students are studying addition in math class.
The builders built an addition to the house.
People who leave their countries sometimes feel like they don’t belong.
Does this English dictionary belong to you?
The police officers made her feel safe.
He hid his money in a safe made of metal.
The soldiers went to war to protect our country.
These soldiers are part of the American army.
The bird spread her wings and flew away.
The plane has two very large wings.
Socialism can be a very dangerous political movement.
He heard movement in his back yard.
She had a car accident and hit a telephone pole.
He used a fishing pole to catch fish.
It is exciting to communicate in English with English speakers.
She watched an exciting television show.
That tree has very large branches.
Do you know the different branches of the American government?
The stream flowed into a river.
I saw tears stream down her cheeks.
There are many planets in our universe.
Do you know all the planets in our solar system?
You need to have rhythm if you want to be a great musician.
Good dancers move to the rhythm.
Number eight follows number seven.
Nine minus one equals eight.
Students study science at school.
Chemistry, biology, and physics are part of the study of science.
Why did you block my car?
He lives on my block.
She spread some cream cheese on her piece of bread.
The bird spread her wings and tried to fly.
The Texas farmer has a lot of cattle.
Sometimes people run like cattle when there’s a sale at a store.
When you marry a woman, she becomes your wife.
I married my wife twenty years ago.
He’s a sharp thinker. That piece of glass is very sharp, and you can get cut.
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An Enchilada is a corn or flour tortilla rolled tightly around a filling and baked in a sauce. With the modifications in the diet and to suit ones tastes one can change the type of tortilla or filling or the sauce to make it more healthy and filling. In this case I used whole wheat tortilla from Whole Foods, roasted veggies for the filling, and medium tomato salsa and tangy tomatillo salsa for the sauce. As always, my all time favourite mexican restaurant has been Macayos and as far as Enchiladas goes…it has always been a personal favourite of mine..served with dollops of guacamole, salsa and sour cream its a gratifying meal in itself.
6 Whole Wheat Tortillas.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
Medium Tomato Salsa.
Medium tangy Tomatillo Salsa.
Grated Mild Cheddar Cheese.
1 Medium Onion.
1 Zuchinni cut in to half moons with skin.
2 Carrots peeled and diced in to long strips.
1 Medium Bell Pepper cut in to long strips.
Mexican Fiesta Seasoning.
Half a Lime.
- The first step is the preparation of the filling, for which with a little creativity, the sky is the limit. Here I have used only roasted veggies.
- Once the veggies are cut season them with salt and pepper and a generous dash of the mexican fiesta seasoning. The seasoning normally would have salt, so watch out for this.
- Heat the grill/grill pan and toss the veggies and slightly char roast them – Make them in batches as each veggie has a different texture and water content and takes different times to roast and carmelise.
- Organise them on to a plate in bunches.
- Take a long baking tray and line the base with a thin layer of salsa. Set aside. Preheat the oven to 350F/180C.
- Slightly toast the whole wheat tortillas until they are warm and pliable.
- Set them on your working board, line it with a dab of guacamole. This forms as the base on which all the filling sticks to.
- Now add the roasted veggies, chopped cilantro, mild cheddar cheese and tightly roll and place on to the tray with the fold facing down.
- Continue and complete all the tortillas. If you have left over roasted veggies left, save them so they can be served as a side.
- Pour some salsa over the tortilla rolls. Add more grated cheese and roasted onions.
- Bake for ten minutes or until the cheese is nicely melted and oozing out.
- I made two batches one topped with roasted veggies and one without.
- Serve up a stuffed enchilada on the plate. Drizzle some more salsa on the top and on the side.
- Add a dollop of sour cream, shredded lettuce, roasted veggies, and guacamole. Black Beans Optional.
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[BC Hydro – BC PIAC – BCUC – Bees – Bills – Birds – Brain Cancer – Costs – EMR – Fiber Optics / Fibre Optics – Levi Felix – Optical Fiber – Smart Grid – Telus – Ulrich Warnke – Wireless | BC – Hawaii, USA]
1) As predicted by many scientists, the bumblebees are being threatened by a combination of factors. The rusty patched bumblebee has been put on the endangered list, joining 7 types in Hawaii. No mention of EMR being one of the causes of this situation.
Ulrich Warnke’s report on the effect of RF on bees, birds and other pollinators is included here. There is a lot of info on the internet about RF and bumblebees, birds, etc.
2) BC Hydro has announced a program that will allow payment of high winter bills over a number of months, but with additional increases in rates, many will never catch up.
BC PIAC has been representing seven seniors’ and anti-poverty groups to provide input to the B.C. Utilities Commission on BC Hydro’s ongoing 2015 rate design application. The groups want the commission to order various measures to help low-income BC Hydro customers, including a lower rate for the first 400 kilowatt hours of electricity they use each month and a crisis intervention fund for low-income rate payers facing disconnection.
Pritchard said those kinds of measures, which BC Hydro and the provincial government have opposed, are still needed and she is expecting a BCUC ruling within a couple months. Even if they spread out their winter payments, “People with very low incomes may never be able to catch up,” she said.
3) Hawaiian PUC has rejected the plan for a “smart” grid.
“A skeptical Public Utilities Commission of Hawaii has sent the state’s largest utility back to the drawing board on grid modernization, rejecting an expensive plan regulators said needed to do more to integrate renewable energy.”
4) Some honesty about the fiber optic cables being put throughout BC and North America – it is to increase and enhance wireless transmissions and our exposure to microwave radiation. And this is happening without oversight or consultation with municipalities or residents. Why are these boxes being put on our homes? Telus admits that fiber optic cable gives faster, more efficient and more secure connectivity but not once it connects with wireless devices, and this is what Telus is promoting and enabling.
“Applications such as video surveillance, smart meters, digital health monitors and a host of other M2M services are creating new network requirements and incremental traffic increases. Video services and content continues to dominate network traffic accounting for 79% of global internet traffic by 2020 – up from 63% in 2015. In 10 years, the demand for data capacity will likely be somewhere in the neighborhood of 1,000 times what it is today…
Optical fiber – whether deployed as part of a wireline telecom provider, wireline cable or wireless build – is the medium upon which data traffic is most effectively carried. The next generation of wireless technology deployments, including small cells, will require additional site data capacity, increasing the need for fiber and requiring service providers to rethink strategies. Research from IHS found the market for small cell backhaul connections is expected to grow to about 960,000 connections, up from 75,000 connections, by 2019”
5) Another young person dies of brain cancer. Too bad he didn’t “unplug” sooner.
Director, Coalition to Stop Smart Meters
Walk with the dreamers, the believers, the courageous, the cheerful, the planners, the doers, the successful people with their heads in the clouds and their feet on the ground.”
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Raven is the common name for several large-bodied members belonging to the Corvus genus. They are large black birds, with a blue-purple tinge to their feathers. While their beak and feet are black in color, the iris of the eye is brown. Young ravens are less glossy than the adults, though they cover up the dullness as they reach maturity. Ravens have pointed and elongated feathers, which impart them a ‘spiky’ appearance when they fluff up. These birds build their nests on cliff ledges and cavities. Though they are mainly scavengers, they can also be effective hunters as and when need arises. They are capable of hunting down prey which may be larger than their size. They are also known as wolf birds, because they help the wolves to lead to their prey and in turn get to feed alongside. This article comes up with interesting and amazing information on ravens. Read on to know more about these birds.
Scientific Name: Corvus corax
Subfamily: Corvus (partim)
Species: Corvus corax
Group Name: Flock
Length: 24-27 inches
Weight: 2.3 lbs
Lifespan: 30-50 years
Diet: Fruits, seeds, nuts, fish, carrion, small animals
Habitat: Across the globe
Age of Sexual Maturity: 3 years
Gestation Period: 40 days
Number of Offspring: 4-7
Interesting & Amazing Information On Raven
- Raven is the largest bird in the crow family. It has an active flight and the ability to fly high above the trees, unlike other crows. It can perform aerial stunts similar to those displayed by the birds of prey.
- These birds have been observed to dig snow to inspect plastic bags and waste, as they also feed on food remains and garbage. This bird species is known to steal food from many birds and mammals, even dogs.
- The vocalizations by ravens can express tenderness, surprise, emotion and even rage. This bird species knows how to imitate other birds by producing the same vocal note, mimicking the crows almost perfectly. The penetrating loud croak by the raven indicates that the bird has been disturbed by something.
- Ravens display an impressive learning ability and are thus, considered to be the most intelligent of all birds. In some tests, these birds have also surpassed chimpanzees, exhibiting good use of logic for solving problems.
- These birds use other animals to do tasks for them. As their beaks cannot open the tough skin of a carcass, they make voices to attract wolves and foxes to the location where they come across a big corpse. They let the large carnivores break the carcass and expose the meat for them.
- Raven is depicted as a messenger of storms or bad weather in the Chinese, Egyptian, Greek, Semitic and Siberian legends. The bird is prophetic of death in the African, Asian and European legends.
- An individual raven or a pair, usually, picks a territory around the nest where it forages for food. The bird remains friendly and unsuspicious when flying within its territory. However, it turns wary and secretive when it is nesting. It also frequents human dwellings where there is a possibility of finding food.
- Ravens love to play. These birds are known to play for fun.
- Raven is an energetic flier. It can easily somersault in the air and make rolls as well.
- These birds are believed to mate for life.
- It has been observed that female ravens are quite selective when it comes to their mates. They look for a mate who is not only smart but is also capable to bringing food to the nest.
- A group of ravens is often stated as “unkindness" or a "conspiracy".
- According to a myth, if all ravens leave the Tower of London, the kingdom of Britain shall fall.
- The dialects of ravens differ from location to location.
- A Cornish folklore believes that the spirit of King Arthur resides in ravens.
- Raven finds mention in the Bible, as the first animal to leave Noah’s Ark, to check if the flood died down.
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People in ‘Bama can see the light. And we're not talking about Alabama offense coordinator Lane Kiffin turning down the NFL to stay in Tuscaloosa.
Plunging atmospheric aerosol levels have spurred increased visibility over the past decade.
A team of researchers led by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently reported that visibility in Alabama has improved based on decreasing soot.
The conclusion is based on findings that visibility over a national forest improved an estimated 3.4 percent per year from 2001 to 2013 thanks to decreasing aerosol mass.
In addition, fewer sulfates in the air particles led to an additional 1.1 percent per year improvement.
“We’ve had fairly significant drops in sulfur dioxide, especially from industrial sources,” said Leigh Bacon, chief of Alabama Department of Environmental Management’s meteorological section who was not involved in the study. “The study is less of a surprise and more of a validation.”
Aerosols are tiny atmospheric particles made up of air pollutants from volcanic eruptions, desert dust or human-made sources such as fossil fuel burning, especially coal plants. If they get big enough, they can scatter and absorb sunlight, which reduces visibility, making things appear hazy.
It’s not just good news for Alabama: The study, published in Geophysical Research Letters, said the forest is representative of the Southeastern U.S.
Human-caused aerosol outweighs natural sources, according to NASA, but levels have been declining. Over the past decade, emissions of sulfur dioxide—a major aerosol precursor and a component responsible for higher water absorption—dropped about 10 percent per year in Alabama.
“Reductions in U.S. SO2 [sulfur dioxide] emissions that have led to changes in both dry aerosol mass and aerosol water mass are expected to continue in the future and may further reduce aerosol sulfate loading and mass fraction over the next decade,” the authors wrote.
The drops are due to federal regulations targeting the fossil fuel industry, kick started by 1990 Clean Air Act amendments, and the rise of natural gas and other energy sources that have further pinched the coal industry.
Coal as a percent of total electric generation in the Southeast has dropped from the mid-50s before 2009 to about 38 percent today.
Decreased sulfur dioxide emissions means more than more vibrant sunsets: the particles have been linked to health problems, such as asthma and heart disease, and play a role in altering the Earth’s climate.
The researchers measured the distance visible through aerosols in Alabama’s Talladega National Forest during the summer of 2013 and compared it to aerosol mass estimates from the past decade. They found aerosols are decreasing and “the composition is changing,” said Rebecca Washenfelder, a research scientist with NOAA who was a co-author of the study. “In the past, aerosol absorbed more water and grew larger.”
Less sulfur dioxide is a double win for people who like to see clearly: not only does it mean less aerosol forming; it means fewer sulfates in it. High sulfate aerosol absorbs more water, and, in turn, scatters more sunlight.
And the trend is nationwide: from 1990 to 2010 U.S. sulfur dioxide emissions were reduced by 60 percent.
Stacie Propst, executive director of GASP—an Alabama clean air advocate organization, said the reductions in sulfur dioxide are good news, however, were largely forced upon the state.
Propst pointed out that in 2006—right in the middle of the new study’s timeframe—the U.S. Department of Justice forced the Alabama Power Company to bring one of its highest emitting coal-fired plants—the James H. Miller Plant—into Clean Air Act compliance.
The settlement reduced sulfur dioxide emissions by about 23,000 tons per year.
“If the state would have enforced the Clean Air Act from the beginning, this report (on decreased aerosol) would be even better,” Propst said.
Another aerosol precursor—volatile organic compounds—had a 63 percent decrease in emissions from cars and trucks in the United States from 1990 to 2010.
Aerosol impacts the Earth’s climate by reflecting solar radiation and cooling the planet. However, some types of particles, such as carbon soot, absorb the radiation and warm the atmosphere.
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Over 2,000 rai of land has been burned by a fire that raged through Doi Suthep-Pui National Park before being extinguished today, March 19 at around lunchtime.
The fire is believed to have been started by mushroom burners on Tuesday and raged through hills behind the Huay Tung Tao Reservoir.
Efforts to extinguish the fire were overseen by Governor Mr. Charoenrit Sanguansat particularly as at one stage it threatened the controversial court housing project in Don Kaeo, Mae Rim.
Royal Thai Army soldiers along with firefighters and national park staff battled the fire for two days, finally bringing it under control today.
Surveillance patrols are in the area to make sure that there are no further flare-ups or people once again trying to set the national park on fire.
The intensity of the fire on the edge of the Chiang Mai Metro area saw PM 2.5 smog levels climb to nearly 20 times safe levels, making Chiang Mai one of the most polluted cities in the world.
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The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2022 – FAO Report
Despite significant previous progress, the world is off track to end hunger and malnutrition in all its forms by 2030. This has elevated the calls to urgently transform our agrifood systems to ensure food security, improve nutrition and secure affordable healthy diets for a growing population, while safeguarding livelihoods and our natural resources. Aquatic foods are increasingly recognized for their key role in food security and nutrition, not just as a source of protein, but also as a unique and extremely diverse provider of essential omega-3 fatty acids and bioavailable micronutrients. Prioritizing and better integrating fisheries and aquaculture products in global, regional and national food system strategies and policies should be a vital part of the necessary transformation of our agrifood systems.
The 2022 edition of The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture – Towards Blue Transformation – builds on this narrative by presenting quantitative evidence of the growing role of fisheries and aquaculture in providing food, nutrition and employment. This report also highlights further changes needed in the fisheries and aquaculture sector to address the challenges of feeding the world effectively, equitably and sustainably.
Download and read the report here
Here are some of the main take aways of the report:
- Larger volumes of commercially produced seafood are not overfished. More than 82% of fisheries landings by volume are from stocks considered by the FAO to be sustainably fished, an increase of nearly 4% compared to two years previous. As of 2020, this represents about 65 million tonnes from marine capture fisheries. This increase is largely driven by improvements in larger, higher volume fisheries, such as those that target anchoveta, pollock and tunas.
- The number of monitored stocks that are considered overfished is increasing. The FAO monitors over 500 fish stocks across the globe, with widely varying abundances and catch sizes. Almost 35% of these stocks are now considered overfished, compared to only 10% of stocks in 1974.
- Demand for sustainable seafood is increasing. The total amount of aquatic resources grown or harvested for human consumption (excluding algae) is now 157 million tonnes – a new record. Overall, the growth rate has been twice the rate of population growth since 1961 and consumption has now reached 20.2 kg per capita, more than double the consumption in the 1960s.
- A call for a blue transformation. The FAO’s vision for improving aquatic food systems has three goals – sustainable aquaculture intensification and expansion, effective management of all fisheries, and upgraded food and value chains. If this is done effectively, aquatic food consumption is projected to grow to 25 kg per person per year by 2050, relieving the pressure on land-based food systems. But a failure to ensure sustainability will result in a reduction in per-capita consumption, adding pressure to other food systems as well as to food and nutrition security in countries highly dependent on seafood.
- Utilization and processing of fisheries and aquaculture production have changed considerably in past decades. In 2020, 89 percent (157 million tonnes) of world production (excluding algae) was used for direct human consumption, compared with 67 percent in the 1960s. The remainder (over 20 million tonnes) was used for non-food purposes – the vast majority for fishmeal and fish oil, with the rest for ornamental fish, bait, pharmaceutical applications, pet food, and direct feeding in aquaculture and raising of livestock and fur animals.
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the term fear is also frequently informally…Betterhelp Cost 2020… utilized to describe a thought process heavily influenced by stress and anxiety or worry if you understand somebody who is dealing with paranoia you comprehend the continuous concern that comes with it while there are various paranoia types it brings a high level of stress and anxiety and fear that something might happen paranoia might likewise consist of continuous worries about what people think about you experiencing
paranoia may position tough effects on your general health it may raise concerns about your security boost sensations of unhappiness and concern and cause isolation given that fear can have many results it is essential to research study for more information about how it affects different individuals understanding why a person experiences paranoia might depend on threat aspects and individual experiences that have actually created uncomfortable sensations fear may impact how one feels and thinks about an experience or a scenario some kinds of paranoia may originate from a terrible experience but others may not know the cause understanding how to stop paranoia depends on how it impacts your life some types of fear need medical attention such as dealing with a therapist or therapist other types can be managed through self-help strategies although some utilize a mix of techniques to enhance their results there are lots of alternatives to help handle paranoia and here are 4 methods to help get you began one discover what activates ideas behind your paranoia and challenge them ask yourself concerns when you feel suspicious about
a prospective trigger search for proof to validate your paranoid thoughts 2 practice meditation and mindfulness strategies this can assist you find out how to mentally and physically calm yourself you can likewise practice visualization by utilizing your creativity to develop positive images in your mind three talk about your ideas with a psychological health therapist or therapist a kind of therapy such as cognitive behavior modification or cbt has actually assisted individuals comprehend thought patterns associated with fear four develop a support group speak to individuals you trust about your feelings preserve relationships with individuals you care about try a peer support group to connect with others dealing with paranoia dealing with a licensed online counselor such as those at betterhelp not only supplies professional guidance but you’ll likewise have assistance from someone that comprehends how hard it can be to manage these sensations helping yourself deal with pa
Defining Postpartum Anxiety Betterhelp Cost 2020
Postpartum depression (PPD) is an extreme, extreme, and lasting kind of “infant blues” that arises after the birth of a child. It is a common medical condition experienced in the postpartum period, with 1 in 8 women experiencing anxiety within the very first six months after delivery.
Individuals with postpartum depression normally present with intense anxiety, sadness, or misery that makes them have trouble functioning normally. These sensations typically last longer than baby blues, which tend to fix within two weeks after shipment. Postpartum anxiety may take different forms, and it could be missed on medical diagnosis for a long time.
Postpartum depression is a complicated mix of psychological, physical, and behavioral changes experienced by some females quickly after delivery. These experiences have been credited to the chemical, social and psychological changes that surround giving birth.
It is essential to keep in mind that daddies and partners may experience anxiety shortly after welcoming their new babies. It’s not only limited to ladies who go through childbirth. PPD doesn’t spare any race, class, or culture; anybody who invites a child into their life may experience these upsetting mood disruptions.
Elements That Incline to Postpartum Anxiety
There are psychological and physical factors that might predispose one to experience depression after inviting a child. The threat factors for postpartum depression are the age of the mom at the time of pregnancy, history of depression or bipolar condition prior or throughout pregnancy, birth issues from a previous pregnancy, the number of children prior to the index pregnancy, hormonal modifications due to pregnancy, history of Premenstrual Dysphoric Condition (PMDD), loneliness, absence of social assistance, and marital conflict. Betterhelp Cost 2020 | <urn:uuid:c986e8cb-b03b-4f25-bfb5-569e8ad1aa70> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.zoroart.net/betterhelp-cost-2020/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571150.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810070501-20220810100501-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.932531 | 794 | 2.046875 | 2 |
VAN NIEKERK, J:
The accused in this matter was convicted in the Oshakati magistrate's court of theft of clothes from Jet Stores. She pleaded guilty and was sentenced as follows:
"N$500 or 12 months wholly suspended for 5 years that accused is not convicted of theft or any other offence of which theft became an elements committed during the period of suspension."
The conviction is in order but the formulation of the sentence does not make sense. Firstly, the words "on condition that" have been omitted. Secondly, it is not clear what the words "theft became an elements" mean. Theft cannot "become" an element of an offence. I think these words should simply be deleted.
In the result the following order is made:
1. The conviction is confirmed.
2. The sentence is confirmed, but formulated to read as follows:
"N$500 (five hundred Namibian dollars) or 12 (twelve) months imprisonment wholly suspended for 5 (five) years on condition that the accused is not convicted of the offence of theft committed during the period of suspension."
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Our last stop in the Outer Banks was to the Currituck Lighthouse. We drove through Duck, NC into Corolla Village.
This red-brick lighthouse towers above the northern Outer Banks landscape and visitors can climb the winding staircase, 214 steps in all, to the top of the lighthouse for a panoramic view of Currituck Sound, the Atlantic Ocean and the Currituck Outer Banks.
The Currituck Beach Lighthouse is known as a first order lighthouse, which means it has the largest of seven Fresnel lens sizes. With a 20-second flash cycle (on for 3 seconds, off for 17 seconds), the light can be seen for 18 nautical miles. The distinctive sequence enables the lighthouse not only to warn mariners but also to help identify their locations. Like the other lighthouses on North Carolina’s Outer Banks, this one still serves as an aid to navigation. The beacon comes on automatically every evening at dusk and ceases at dawn.
To distinguish the Currituck Beach Lighthouse from other regional lighthouses, its exterior was left unpainted and gives today’s visitor a sense of the multitude of bricks used to form the structure. The Currituck Beach Lighthouse was the last major brick lighthouse built on the Outer Banks.
Number of steps: 214
Height to focal plane of lens: 158 feet
Height to top of roof: 162 feet
Number of bricks: approximately one million
Thickness of wall at base: 5 feet 8 inches
Thickness of wall at parapet: 3 feet
Position: 34 miles south of the Cape Henry Lighthouse (VA), 32 1/2 miles north-northwest of Bodie Island Lighthouse Coast Survey
Chart: 36° 22’36″ N latitude, 75° 49’51″ W longitude.
Rise and Shine! The sun is out and the weather couldn’t be more beautiful. Today we continue our exploration of the Outer Banks. The lighthouse wasn’t open just yet so we checked out of the motel and headed south to the town of Hatteras. It’s the furthest point you can drive, from here you take a ferry over to Ocracoke. There is a lighthouse here and I was sad that we were going to miss it. The boys and I stopped at a café, grabbed a few lattes, a smoothie, a few breakfast pastries and headed back to visit the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse.
Here’s a little more history about the lighthouses from the OBX. The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse protects one of the most hazardous sections of the Atlantic Coast. Offshore of Cape Hatteras, the Gulf Stream collides with the Virginia Drift, a branch of the Labrador Current from Canada. This current forces southbound ships into a dangerous twelve-mile long sandbar called Diamond Shoals. Hundreds and possibly thousands of shipwrecks in this area have given it the reputation as the “Graveyard of the Atlantic”. The lighthouse is 210 foot height makes it the tallest brick lighthouse structure in the United States and 29th in the world. The National Park Service acquired ownership of the lighthouse when it was abandoned in 1935. In 1950, when the structure was again found safe for use, new lighting equipment was installed. Now the Coast Guard owns and operates the navigational equipment, while the National Park Service maintains the tower as a historic structure. 1,250,000 bricks were used in construction of the lighthouse and it is 248 steps to the top.
In 1999, the Cape Hatteras lighthouse had to be moved from its original location at the edge of the ocean to safer ground 2,870 feet (870 m) inland. Due to erosion of the shore, the lighthouse was just 120 feet from the ocean’s edge and was in imminent danger. The Cape Hatteras Light House Station Relocation Project became known as “The Move of the Millennium.” It is the tallest masonry structure ever moved (200 feet tall and weighing 5,000 tons). The boys and I walked out to the original location, it was very close to the water and the Park Ranger told us that the lighthouse would not have survived Hurricane Sandy.
After we left South Carolina, the boys and I headed eight hours north and east over to the Outer Banks. This is one place that I always wanted to go see and since the boys and I are on a lighthouse mission, this just seemed like the best next stop. By the time we arrived it was later in the afternoon and the sky was overcast and windy. This first lighthouse that we came to was the Bodie Lighthouse. This current lighthouse is the third that has stood in this vicinity of Bodie Island on the Outer Banks in North Carolina and was built in 1872. It stands 156 feet (48 m) tall and is located on the Roanoke Sound side of the first island that is part of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. While some people (including North Carolinians not from the Outer Banks) pronounce the name with a long “o” sound, it is traditionally pronounced as body. This is derived from the original name of the area, which was “Bodies Island”, after the Body family from whom the land was purchased. Folklore would have you believe it is due to the number of dead sailors washed ashore from this portion of the Atlantic Ocean, which is known as the Graveyard of the Atlantic. An impressive array of ships have been sunk due to storms, shoals, and German U-boats in World War II.
Our next stop was the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. This lighthouse is right next to our motel, so we thought we would swing by and check it out. Due to lightening in the area we were not allowed up into the lighthouse, so we wandered down to the beach and the boys ran off some of their energy from the long car ride.
We checked into the motel, the boys went for a swim, we grabbed a pizza for dinner at a local arcade, and called it a day.
The day has finally arrived!!! The car is packed, the kids and Molly are in, and at 8:45 we pulled out of the driveway. Today is the first day of our 2013 summer vacation and I can’t wait for all of our fun adventures over the next 7 weeks!
Originally, we had planned on starting this trip in North Carolina visiting with Aunt Barbara, but after her plans changed I gave Davy the option of still going to the mountains or heading somewhere new, and he chose somewhere new. So, to break up the long distance of this trip I decided that our first stop would be to take the boys to Charleston, SC.
I found a little Inn on a creek 5 miles outside of Charleston, the price was cheap and the dog was welcome, so that’s where we are staying.
For dinner I thought that it would be fun to eat on the water. There are so many great places to eat here, but this one was close and right off of Folly Rd, so we stopped at The Crab House….Yum! Davy is now officially a fan of crab legs, although he says that I have to crack the legs for him… Crazy kid! 🙂
Next stop, Folly beach. Davy and I decided earlier in the week that since we were going to be driving up and down the East Coast, that we would be on the look out for lighthouses. Folly has one on the northeast end of the beach called Morris Island Lighthouse. This lighthouse is registered as one of the Nation’s most historic sites. The first ray of light was cast on October 1, 1876 and it is the third lighthouse to occupy this site. This lighthouse was South Carolina’s only first order lighthouse and is now their most beloved symbol of their maritime past. After 7.5 hours in the car, a trip to the beach to see the lighthouse was the perfect ending to our first day.
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As satisfying as homeownership might seem, you are bound to consider many crucial factors before sealing a deal.
One such factor is the type of house that will be most suitable for your needs. If you have a tight budget and aren’t interested in detached houses, condominiums and townhouses are the two most popular house types to consider.
You might’ve already heard of these terms in the course of your research to date, but are you confident about figuring out the option that will be more convenient? After all, there are several similarities as well as differences between them that you must consider. And you can make an ultimate decision only after weighing the benefits and disadvantages of both these types.
So, we’ve made things simpler for you by drawing a detailed comparison between the two. Read on to know more.
Condo Vs. Townhouse
These two properties are similar in a few ways but have many significant differences as well. We’ll begin by defining each type of property to help you get the hang of the basics before moving on to compare the two.
Defining Condos And Townhouses
Condo units, as they’re also called, are individual living spaces in a building or a community of many buildings. Note that the living space or airspace within condos tends to be owned by an individual, as opposed to apartments where space might be rented from a landlord.
But the space other than the interior, such as a recreation center or a pool, is owned by all members of the condo community. Plus, the co-ownership of condo developments extends to the common parts of the structures and land.
A townhouse, on the other hand, is a building style that’s typically an attached structure consisting of 2 stories or more with common walls. A point worth noting here is that the townhouse owner owns the land along with the structure.
In comparison, the land in condo communities might not belong to the owner — that’s the most significant difference between these two types.
How Are They Similar?
A major similarity between condos and townhouses is the presence of common walls in their structures. Most townhouses share one or two walls with a neighboring unit, with the ending units in a townhome community sharing just one wall. On the other hand, condos can potentially share more walls and even the floors and ceilings based on the unit design.
Another point of similarity is that both these ownerships include access to Common Interest Communities in most cases. This implies that property owners have shared interests in amenities, such as pools, parks, clubhouses, and community centers. And the owners of these units fund such amenities through dues or fees.
The money and community maintenance costs are managed by homeowners associations, while in the case of condominiums, such an association is known as a “condo association.”
Comparing The Two
Now, it’s time for a closer look at the essential determinants that can help you choose between a townhouse and a condo.
The primary differences between a townhouse and a condo are associated with ownership. Since buying a condo implies you’re buying the interiors of a building unit, you get a fractional co-ownership of the other common amenities.
On the other hand, townhouse owners own the land on which the home is built. In several cases, there’s a front yard and a private outdoor space at the backside that you also own.
As mentioned earlier, the common spaces and amenities in a condo are the property of the Homeowners’ Association (HOA) though the residents use them. The association is responsible for the maintenance of such amenities by collecting monthly HOA fees.
While drawing a comparison between condos and townhouses, the structure and overall appearance is another important criterion to consider.
Condos are a part of larger buildings similar to apartments and share at least one wall. Their structure is such that they’re likely to have neighbors both below and above. In fact, the architecture of condominiums and apartments are so similar that it’s nearly impossible to distinguish between them. But a condo is an apartment of which you are the owner.
Townhouses might also share walls, but their structure is more similar to a detached single-family home. These homes have two stories and are placed side by side, similar to row houses or brownstone houses on the East Coast. In some cases, townhouses may have a single-level structure which is commonly called “patio home.”
Owing to the difference in the ownership of these two types of properties, the insurance required for each type is also different.
Insurance for the condo buildings and the land beneath the complex is taken care of by the condo association and not the individual condo owners. The association buys a policy for which the condo residents pay equally in their quarterly, annual, or monthly fees.
Each condo owner or resident must have insurance to protect the interiors of the unit and their belongings in case of unforeseen damage. Moving on to a townhome, the owner of such properties may need a homeowners’ insurance policy since they hold the title to the land and other outdoor areas.
Keep in mind that such a policy will cover liabilities, such as storm and fire damages, while earthquake or flood insurance is optional. Some associations might also provide insurance for the structures, in which case the townhome owners will need a renters’ policy to cover the owner’s belongings.
When you’re planning to move to a new condo or townhouse, the cost is one of the primary considerations. Though both are generally more budget-friendly options than detached homes due to community-centered residential arrangements, they are different in several ways.
Condos are typically cheaper to purchase since ownership is limited to the interior space of the unit. And owing to lesser square footage, the owners incur less on insurance and property taxes. Neither do they have to spend on insurance or taxes for the rest of the complex or building.
In the case of townhouses, the taxes involved and purchasing price is generally more due to greater square footage and maintenance requirements.
5. Property Taxes
The property tax required annually for any home is determined by two factors – the assessed value of the home and the local mill levy. Note that the former variable is determined by an assessor by considering features, such as the size, number of rooms, square footage, and even the properties nearby.
On the other hand, the mill levy value depends on the quality and number of local amenities. The services and amenities that affect this value include libraries, public schools, fire departments, police departments, trails, parks, etc. Naturally, the areas with more services and amenities will come with a greater mill levy.
This implies that the tax payable for townhouses and condos will vary with their location and other features mentioned above. But since both these homes tend to be smaller than detached homes, the taxes are comparatively lower. Not to mention, the sharing of areas and amenities helps to lower the property tax.
A major part of the cost you’ll incur for such homes is the fees payable to the development association for taking care of the shared amenities. Remember that the HOA fees will vary based on the association in consideration.
But on the whole, condo associations are in charge of more amenities and maintenance requirements compared to a townhouse, such as snow removal and lawn care. Hence, the condo HOA fees are generally more costly.
Since townhome owners have more maintenance responsibilities and fewer amenities than condos, the fee is generally lower.
You must ascertain whether you’ll have privacy in the new home.
Know that condominiums are less private than townhomes due to more shared amenities and common walls and areas. In comparison, townhomes have separate entrances and fewer common walls, with some yard space, so they can offer ample privacy to homeowners.
But convenience is a great benefit that both townhome and condominium owners enjoy. A townhouse needs minimal exterior maintenance, which isn’t required at all for a condo. Plus, the amenities available for both types of homes decrease the need to move out of the community for activities, such as workouts or swimming.
Yet another advantage is a sense of belonging in the community, especially for those who love social interaction. The majority of development associations have community events and a clubhouse. So, if you enjoy such periodic interactions, a townhome or condo may just be the right choice for you.
8. Resale Value
The resale value of your home will depend on several market determinants, many of which will be outside your control. But if you consider the factors that can be controlled, both townhomes and condos are beneficial in some ways.
A well-run HOA will make sure the general landscaping and common areas are in their best shape, so you won’t have to be concerned about making a nice first impression. That said, you’ll be responsible for ensuring that the home itself is fit for reselling. The availability of stunning poolsides or well-kept open spaces might also add extra incentive for the buyers.
You should know that condos tend to appreciate slower in value compared to other properties. However, some modern condos are designed in a way that they can surpass even detached homes in terms of their appreciation rate.
The Concerns Of Townhome And Condo Owners
Aside from the several benefits of opting for a condo or a townhouse, there are certain disadvantages as well. And you must be aware of them before finally deciding to purchase such a home:
1. More Rules And Regulations
If you choose to stay in a condo or townhouse community, you’ll have to adhere to several regulations, rules, and covenants. These have been instituted to enhance the appeal of the community.
While the restrictions might seem more than enough to some, they may be appealing to others. The failure to stick to the guidelines set by condo or townhouse communities can often lead to fines, warnings, and property liens in extreme cases. So, you’ll need to become familiar with the restrictions of any community that you’re considering living in.
2. Pet Restrictions
Many homeowner associations might implement restrictions on the pet breeds that are allowed in the houses or their weight. That said, these restrictions are essentially imposed on the “dangerous breeds” or those weighing over 45 lbs.
3. Limited Parking
Condominiums generally come with limited parking options, which consist of outdoor parking or carports in some assigned spaces. As for townhomes, they don’t offer many options either, though they are more likely to have a single-occupancy garage.
Buying A Townhouse Or A Condominium
After you decide on purchasing a townhouse or condominium, you’ll need to keep in mind the following points:
1. Governing Documents
One of the first steps is to understand the regulations and rules of the region where you’ll reside. Irrespective of whether you’re buying a townhouse or condo, you’ll be staying in a community controlled by a covenant. The purchase will be accompanied by certain expectations, and one of them is adhering to the covenant.
When you close an agreement to buy a property, it signifies that you agree to abide by the rules. Note that the penalties for not adhering to the rules will start with a small warning and will be followed by a potential fine. In extreme cases, it might even end with a lien.
Since you would never want to have such experiences, it’s best to read the governing documents before agreeing on the property.
Pricing consistency is among the most appealing aspects of buying a townhome or condo. Since these units are similar in many ways, the pricing is simple to handle in both cases compared to a single-family property.
So, unless the unit has certain truly unique characteristics, it’s easy to use models of comparative pricing to determine the worth of a unit.
3. How The Management/Board Deals with Owners
Another crucial piece of information you need to obtain from current unit owners is how the management group and board deal with their requests. There should be a respectful and cooperative relationship between the two parties. This will ensure all important activities and procedures after ownership is conducted smoothly and are totally fruitful.
4. Find Out The Current Issues
It will be beneficial if you speak to the current unit owners on the impending issues concerning ownership and the way the community is being run. Ensure that there aren’t any major issues that might need special assessments. And in case there’s one such issue, you may want to know whether the reserve fund of the community is big enough to handle it.
On a side note, owners ultimately have to pay for repairs, maintenance, and upkeep, so you should know whether a larger expense is looming before you seal the deal.
Financing Such Homes
If we compare the financing options for a townhouse and condo, they’re more or less similar to that for a single-family home. The only difference that might affect the financing of such homes is the lender’s risk involved.
As condominiums pose greater risks for lenders, the rate of interest will be slightly higher. But you can bring the interest rate down on a particular loan with a bigger down payment of at least 20%.
Sometimes, the lender might review the development requirements prior to granting the loan. This review helps assess the risk associated with factors, such as the potentially risky management aspects of the project and the reserve funds.
Also, a primary requirement for eligibility is the number of units occupied by owners at that point in time. Other significant factors include the availability of reserve funds and the strength of the balance sheet.
Another factor affecting the development of a condominium is the eligibility for financing the home through the government, related to the availability of VA and FHA loans. To help sanction such loans for a townhome or condo, the development must be eligible as per the VA or FHA standards. And you must ascertain whether the development is free of all litigations.
Selling Such Homes
Like many of the other criteria which we used to compare the two house types, reselling them presents quite different challenges compared to a single-family home. First of all, know that a condo or townhome market may be seasonal, and if a property is situated in any resort, it will be best to wait for the peak season.
Since these properties are quite similar to each other, potential buyers can easily figure out the worth of a unit on the basis of historical sales. So, unless there is a truly unique characteristic to the condominium, the costs will be somewhat similar.
The trick will be to maximize the profit without risking a lengthy time on the market, appraisal problems, or overpricing the property. This is especially applicable if you’re pitching the home in a seasonal market.
It’s also important to practice transparency while selling a townhome or condo. Since such properties are part of housing associations, in a way it amounts to selling the particular association. That’s why you should make it simpler for potential buyers to obtain information about the development of the home.
This would mean providing access to newsletters, governing docs, and other relevant information to help them decide whether the home is ideal for them.
Keep in mind that they will ultimately learn about the surroundings and neighborhood, so concealing any information will only prolong the inevitable. Thus, following a transparent approach is much more desirable than wasting money and time when you provide buyers something different from what they were promised.
To sum up, when it comes to deciding between a townhouse or condo, the choice depends on your priorities. So, think about what matters more to you — is it the convenience, privacy, or affordability?
If you’re a first-time homeowner looking for convenience but aren’t fully equipped to handle ownership responsibilities, a condo might be better. However, townhouses are more favorable for growing families who value enough outdoor space and a safe environment fostered by close-knit communities.
While considering the financing, make sure to check the mortgage rates as on date and apply a mortgage calculator. If you’ve found the right option and just require financing, roping in a reliable financier who will offer the best rate is crucial.
So, do your research accordingly, and with that, we’ll sign off for today. But stay tuned as we’ll soon be back with more guides!
What Is A Condo Or Condominium | All You Need To Know
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Hugging the foot of Africa is a mountain range that separates the mainland from the sea. It used to be the foothills to the Falkland-Cape Supergroup range that once stood higher than Everest. Over time continents separated and rock eroded, hollowing out the Karoo basin and leaving only the toughest quartzitic sandstone cutting into the sky. It is harsh and intimidating, which is probably why it has gone largely untouched. But it is also alluring. One can only imagine how incredible it must be to behold this contorted rock from its spine.
This is the Cape Fold mountain range.
Its positioning lends itself to erratic weather, and in turn nurtures a diversity of flora that is found nowhere else on earth. Its plants are innovators of adaptation since fire and natural disturbance are so common. Yet even with such advancements they are still endangered today due to human interference.
Biodiversity is the reason for this website. As one spends more time in wild places, it becomes clear that our enjoyment and need for freedom of movement is not shared by all species. In order for us to keep enjoying the diversity of plants, animals and landscape that we have, we need to ensure that all species can move as freely as we do, and do not fall under threat due to human actions.
#TheCapeUnfolds became the first full traverse of the Cape Fold mountain range. 1 136km from Clanwilliam to Uitenhage during September 2018. Done with the intention of getting to know my backyard better. This website is a logbook of my ongoing findings about my home environment, and encourages a considered approach to interacting with wild spaces so that we can all conserve them. | <urn:uuid:9445c262-cb97-41c1-96fb-1fb625e389e9> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.capefold.co.za/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571758.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812200804-20220812230804-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.953993 | 344 | 2.390625 | 2 |
On Friday, October 8, 2021, the CRC project A05 hosted an international workshop on "Developments and Changes in Education Systems across Global 'Cultural Spheres'" in Bremen. The event took place in a hybrid format with about 20 participants present on the scene. For the CRC 1342 it was the first workshop since the beginning of the pandemic that was attended by international guests in Bremen.
The workshop was structured in four slots, focussing on Education policies and reforms, School autonomy, Expertise and skills, as well as Education and culture. Each of the nine presentation was followed by an in-depth feedback by a discussant and an open discussion with the audience.
Patricia Bromley (et al.) from Stanford University looked at global causes for education reforms worldwide by analyzing the changing role of the World Bank and International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs) in 147 countries between 1960 and 2017. In this period, Bromley found a sharp drop in the levels of national education reforms. She also found evidence of changing power dynamics: The influence of World Bank loans in promoting education reform declined over time, while the influence of INGOs grew.
Fabian Besche-Truthe, Helen Seitzer and Michael Windzio (all CRC 1342) presented their concept of Cultural Spheres and their influence on the diffusion of compulsory education around the world. Countries can be tied by sharing a multitude of cultural characteristics, defined by a variety of variables like dominant religion(s), dominant language, colonial history, gender relations, or civil freedom. The result is a fuzzy typology of cultural spheres. The authors’ hypothesis is that the introduction and configuration of state education correspond to world regions and cultural spheres. And in line with this expectation, makro-statistical analysis of the introduction dates of compulsory education shows that cultural spheres considerably mediate the diffusion of compulsory education.
Michael Windzio (CRC 1342) then presented the results of an explorative study on the effects of culture on the gender gap in education, i.e. the probability of women getting only little/low level education. By drawing on the World Value Survey and on its data on secular and emancipative data in particular, Windzio defines eight country classes. His statistical analysis shows that “culture matters” for the gender education gap – countries belonging to the traditional religious class show a higher tendency towards low education, and women in these countries are considerably disadvantaged.
Gerard Ferrer and Antoni Verger (both Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona) looked at school autonomy and accountability. According to their findings, market-oriented accountability systems tend to have higher levels of autonomy. There is some evidence on the convergence of certain policies of school autonomy and accountability at the level of practice: there seems to be evidence of convergence of school autonomy policies (staff, school budget and curriculum) and robust evidence of convergence of autonomy policies on school admission, derived from an increase of the selection practices based on the students’ record.
Michael Dobbins (University of Konstanz) and Dennis Niemann (CRC 1342) introduced a refined approach to look at school autonomy by presenting four ideal-types of school autonomy: the civic participation model, the school competition model, the professional (teacher) self-steering model, and the hierarchical (school management) self- steering model. As an example of how to use their ideal types, Dobbins and Niemann calculated the relationship between the school autonomy constellation in European countries and each country’s PISA performance.
Manuel Souto-Otero (Cardiff University) and Piotr Bialowoski (Harvard University) presented their research on how skills prioritisation and conceptions of education (narrow vs. broad) vary by social class. They found that (1) class differences exist and (2) that those in the middle classes prioritise different sets of skills than individuals in the working class and they also conceive education in a broader way, e.g. opportunities to learn are more often associated with non-formal and informal learning contexts.
Aaron Benavot (University at Albany-SUNY) has explored regional and variation over time in school knowledge and textbook content in primary and secondary education and discussed the cultural underpinnings of such variation. Jane Gingrich (University of Oxford) presented on the politics of differentiation reforms in secondary education, and Gita Steiner Khamsi (Columbia University/Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies) on evidence and expertise in educational politics.
Each presentation was followed by an in-depth feedback by a discussant and an open discussion with the audience.
Prof. Dr. Kerstin Martens
SFB 1342: Globale Entwicklungsdynamiken von Sozialpolitik, Institut für Interkulturelle und Internationale Studien
Tel.: +49 421 218-67498
Prof. Dr. Michael Windzio
SFB 1342: Globale Entwicklungsdynamiken von Sozialpolitik
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The U.S. Supreme Court recently announced that its next term beginning Oct. 3, 2022, will begin by hearing oral argument in the second Supreme Court case involving the ongoing saga of the Sacketts’ development of their property in Idaho and their challenge to the Environmental Protection Agency’s authority. The EPA recently filed a brief in reply to the Sacketts’ brief, warning that their proposed test for identifying whether a wetland is covered under the Clean Water Act would “turn on arbitrary and shifting distinctions.” In the Supreme Court’s initial Sackett opinion, Justice Samuel Alito wrote in a concurring 2012 opinion that the reach of the Clean Water Act is “notoriously unclear” in the wetlands context and he thought Congress should provide a “reasonably clear rule regarding the reach of the Clean Water Act.”
No matter what decision the Supreme Court renders in Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency, recent actions of the administrative agencies that administer the wetlands permitting program are a reminder that the agencies have to interpret the court’s rulings to implement the permitting program. Based on recent actions regarding approved jurisdictional determinations (AJD), the waters may continue to be muddy even after the Supreme Court’s upcoming decision.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in implementing the wetland permitting program together with the EPA, issues approved jurisdictional determinations (AJDs) to property owners and developers about the presence and location or absence of jurisdictional waters on a particular parcel of property. AJDs provide landowners and developers a determination that can be relied upon for planning for the use of the property, including determining the need and scope of a permit application to discharge dredged or fill material in wetlands determined to be jurisdiction waters of the United States (WOTUS). Typically, an AJD is valid for five years.
The definition of what constitutes a jurisdictional wetland requiring a dredge and fill permit has changed considerably over the course of the last three administrations. The Obama administration issued a rule in 2015 defining what a jurisdictional wetland is that subjects work in the wetland to permitting. This rule was challenged and stayed in various district courts and the Supreme Court. The 2015 rule was repealed in September 2019 and replaced by the Navigable Waters Protection Rule (NWPR) in April 2020. A federal district court in New Mexico in August 2021 remanded and vacated the NWPR.
The EPA and the Corps gave the New Mexico district court’s ruling national effect and consider the NWPR repealed and vacated. The EPA and the Corps on Nov. 18, 2021, announced a proposed rule (published Dec. 7, 2021) to define WOTUS. Further, in the interim before the proposed 2021 rule was finalized, the agencies said they would use the pre-2015 definition of WOTUS. Reports are that EPA is moving forward to finalize its proposed rule.
The Corps’ January 2022 press release created a new type of uncertainty for property owners and developers who had received an AJD during the narrow window of time that the NWPR was in effect from April 2020 until it was vacated in August 2021. The Corps’ statement that creates this latest uncertainty is as follows: “The Corps will not rely on an AJD issued under the Navigable Waters Protection Rule (a ‘NWPR AJD’) in making a new permit decision.”
In the same press release, the Corps said it would not revisit permits issued prior to the New Mexico district court’s ruling. In contrast, permitting decisions made after the court’s Aug. 30, 2021, ruling may be modified, suspended, or revoked if the decision relied on a NWPR approved jurisdictional determination. Further, the Corps stated that all pending permit applications will be evaluated under the pre-2015 regime.
The pre-2015 regime is a reference to the time following the 2012 Supreme Court Rapanos decision, in which the Court split 4-1- 4. The late Justice Kennedy’s concurring opinion (it was the one in the split) used a “significant nexus” test to determine whether a land feature had a “significant nexus” to a water body that comports with the more traditional understand of a “navigable water.” It appears likely that the pre-2015 regime will end soon following the Supreme Court’s second Sackett decision.
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is also concerned with this uncertainty. It wrote a letter dated April 14, 2022, to the Corps identifying two situations in which entities were threatened with enforcement actions for undertaking work without a wetlands permit, even though the entities had received negative AJD determinations under the NWPR, finding that the proposed projects did not affect jurisdictional wetlands. The SBA letter recommends that the Corps do more to communicate its position beyond relying on the January press release; modify its January announcement to be clear it will not take enforcement actions in situations where a negative AJD was issued and relied upon; and determine and then communicate the impact its position will have on small businesses.
The SBA’s uneasiness with the Corps’ actions with respect to AJD holders appears to square with the Supreme Court’s decision in U.S. Army Corps Eng’rs v. Hawkes Co. 578 U.S. 590 (2016) in which all nine justices held that AJDs regarding the definition of “waters of the United States” are final agency actions. Further, the Supreme Court found in Hawkes that “A negative JD thus binds the two agencies authorized to bring civil enforcement proceedings under the Clean Water Act, see 33 U. S. C. §1319, creating a five-year safe harbor from such proceedings for a property owner.” The court noted that the property owner during this five-year safe harbor period, when not being required to have a permit following a negative AJD, would not be immune from a citizen suit.
Justice Kennedy’s concurring opinion in Hawkes quoted Justice Alito’s “notoriously unclear” statement from the Sackett concurrence and went on to say, “An approved Jurisdictional Determination (JD) gives a landowner at least some measure of predictability, so long as the agency’s declaration can be relied upon.” Justice Kennedy’s concurring opinion went further and stated that the Clean Water Act “…especially without the JD procedure where the Government permitted to foreclose it, continues to raise troubling questions regarding the Government’s power to cast doubt on the full use and enjoyment of private property throughout the Nation.”
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While exploring southern Illinois this month, I caught this rather deep-bodied minnow with large, silvery scales that are are generally much higher than they are wide. Its common name refers to the occasional gold iridescence along its back.
This fish occurs in clear, permanent-flowing streams with clean gravelly or rocky bottoms. It prefers relatively warm and quiet water. As far as minnows go, it is reasonably sizeable, at a total length of 3 to 5 inches and a maximum of about 7 inches.
The Striped Shiner is an omnivore, feeding on both plants and animals. Minnows like this are high in ecological importance, because they are a great food source for other fish, birds and species that eat fish.
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To celebrate the year of Engineering 2018 Eastbourne Schools Partnership has been working on a joint venture with Lord Lucas to create an interactive project titled “Your Town Your Ideas Your Future.”
Aimed at a range of young people from Eastbourne Schools, and based on the Creative Café model, young people from across the Eastbourne Schools Partnership spent an afternoon working with professionals to explore ideas about how to make Eastbourne a more vibrant place to live in and visit.
The project kicked off with a creative consultation event on Thursday 7 June where young people shared their perceptions of the town with professionals working across ten different sectors. They were asked to creatively explore the things they like and don’t like about Eastbourne and the local area. Young people then chose to spend 2 half hour slots in two different areas exploring how that sector could better respond to the needs and concerns of young people and they worked together on creative solutions.
“We have had an inspiring time listening to Eastbourne’s pupils’ ideas for making things work better in our town – and helping them realise that they can really happen.” Lord Lucas
There were numerous ideas that came out of this first session together, some of which include improving our sports facilities in Eastbourne and the provision of multi-use spaces that young people can safely use.
The event was attended by Christina Ewbank, Chief Executive of Eastbourne Chamber of Commerce, and Stephen Lloyd MP who both had promising words to say about the events taking place.
“What a great event! The future of Eastbourne is secure in the hands of the young people we met today.” – Christina Ewbank
“What an absolutely brilliant concept today’s event was – bringing the ideas and enthusiasm of our youngsters together; ideas that can help transform our town. Just brilliant.” Stephen Lloyd MP
Following on from Thursday’s event, the schools involved (Eastbourne Academy, Eastbourne College, Gildredge House, Ratton School, St Catherine’s College, The Cavendish School, The Causeway School and Willingdon Community School) will focus on developing 2 or 3 specific ideas each, returning for an interim meeting and advice session in October before making a final presentation in December to a board of professionals, in the hope we can secure some funding to make the winning concepts take shape.
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The Live Traditional Music Capital of Ireland
It is a place of great beauty and tranquillity,
where the visitor can refresh their spirits away from the everyday hustle and bustle of life.
For some it is the centre of music and merriment.
For others it is a base from which to explore a magnificent part of Ireland.
It is a paradise for geologists, botanists, ornithologist, speleologist, hikers and walkers alike.
Our restaurants offer fine foods with local seafood a speciality.
Our world-famous pubs feature traditional music sessions nightly.
Craft shops offer a range of locally produced hand-crafted products.
Music shops have a wide range of items to suit all tastes.
Within walking distance of the Bed & Breakfast are the majestic Cliffs of Moher, battling daily with the Atlantic ocean.
They rise in places to over 700 feet. A visitor centre is open all year round or, as a guest at Doonagore Farmhouse B&B
you are free to join Pat on his daily walking tour along the cliffs of moher.
Doolin is on the fringe of the world famous Burren,
a remarkable limestone area which has a combination of many visual features that make it unique in Europe.
Its geology, flora, caves, archaeology and history set it apart as a place of mystery and beauty - an explorer's dream.
The Burren Display Centre in Kilfenora helps unravel many of the Burren's mysteries.
Four miles east of Doolin is Lisdoonvarna, Ireland's only Spa town.
Local activities include ferry trips to the Aran Islands, golf at Lahinch famous links course, pitch & putt,
fishing, caving, walking, cycling, horseriding, surfing, scuba diving, canoeing and bird watching.
Shannon airport, Galway City and Kilimer Ferry are within an hour drive from our bed and breakfast.
We look forward to meeting you.
Mary & Patrick Sweeney
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USB Type-C just got a little more competitive against Thunderbolt, as the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) announced today that it has developed a standard to integrate DisplayPort into USB Type-C connectors.
According to a release by VESA, the standard was developed in conjunction with the USB 3.0 Promoter Group — an industry consortium responsible for developing the USB protocol. Called the DisplayPort Alternative Mode (“Alt Mode”) the USB Type-C connector will be able to deliver 4K video (“and beyond” according to the release, but it’s unsure how far) USB 3.1 speed connectivity, as well as up to 100 watts of power.
“The USB Type-C specification was developed to provide consumers with a robust connector for everything from mobile devices to PCs, and when combined with SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbps and USB Power Delivery, it truly enables a single cable solution for the market,” said Jeff Ravencraft, USB-IF President and COO in a press release. “The USB-IF is also in the process of developing joint port identification guidelines. We’re working with VESA to ensure consumers can recognize when DisplayPort Alt Mode is supported on USB Type-C devices.”
Devices supporting the DisplayPort Alt Mode on a USB Type-C connector are also able to connect to an existing DisplayPort device using a reversible USB Type-C to DisplayPort converter cable.
Current implementations of DisplayPort Alt Mode over USB Type-C will use the DisplayPort 1.2a protocol supports transfer speeds of 5.4 Gbps per lane thus is able to pushout 4096 x 2160 resolution (4K) at a 60Hz.
While the promise of DisplayPort over USB Type-C is certainly intriguing, devices that support the standard are still a long way down the road. The premise, however, makes the USB standard even more competitive against Thunderbolt as USB already has a huge install base and does not require specialized — and expensive — controllers.
More information on DisplayPort over USB Type-C, along with devices that support the standard, will no doubt be available soon. | <urn:uuid:7feffb74-e157-47bf-8035-4e7336b459ba> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://vrworld.com/2014/09/22/usb-type-c-displayport-capability/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572163.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815085006-20220815115006-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.896207 | 445 | 1.59375 | 2 |
Americans love to defend liberty–and oppose government actions that they believe intrude on that liberty. (Granted, all too often they are perfectly willing to have government limit other people’s liberties, especially when those other people don’t espouse the same religious beliefs they hold, but that’s a subject for another day…)
We’re just emerging from one of those periodic, heated debates, triggered by “patriots” offended by government’s effort to prevent the spread of a deadly disease. Again, I’m not spending many pixels on the anti-mask, anti-vaccination folks, because (with very few exceptions) they are so clearly wrong–not just on the science, but on the role of government–not to mention remiss in discharging their most basic obligations to other humans. People who don’t believe public health is a public good that governments are bound to protect are beyond the reach of logic and reason.
In many other areas, we get into various shades of gray. There are plenty of issues that raise legitimate questions about the proper role of the state. I’ll admit to qualms, for example, about things like seat belt laws and similar”nanny state” measures, meant to protect individuals from their own heedless or self-destructive behaviors.
I was recently prompted to think about the proper and improper use of government authority when I read a recent “Eye on the Pie” column written by my friend Morton Marcus. Marcus, for those of you unfamiliar with him, is an economist and former director of the Indiana Business Research Center at Indiana University. In this particular column, he defended governmental “intrusion” on the most hallowed of rights: property rights. He argued (I think persuasively) that your house may be private property, but it also has characteristics of a public good.
My house can be seen by anyone driving down my street. Unless I go to great trouble, I can not stop you from seeing my house. I can’t charge you for looking at my house.
But what you see of my house influences your opinion of my block and the price you’d pay to live near me.
Broken windows, leaky roofs, sagging gutters, piles of trash, and abandoned furniture are not inviting signs of habitation. Such a house may be a fire hazard and a danger to its neighbors.
At the same time, if my house has rats or unhealthy conditions, it may pose a health hazard not only to my family, but to yours as well. My children play with your children. I meet you in the grocery. We family may be carriers of disease, my house a public health menace.
Governments have limits on private behavior when public health and safety are at risk. Yet, we’ve seen great resistance to action that infringes on presumed private rights.
We don’t enforce building codes. We allow structural deterioration and abandonment. We don’t insist houses have adequate insulation from the cold of winter and the heat of summer to protect residents from chronic illness..
Our collective neglect is excused because we believe we’re protecting the poor and/or elderly who cannot afford repairs or adequate weatherization.
Yet our housing stock is one of the most vital aspects for the economic development we seek. Our state provides funding to restore abandoned, old movie theaters, but does little to resurrect declining houses.
Our reluctance to infringe on the “rights” of a property owner conflicts with the community’s need to preserve its critical assets.
Morton argues that there are many negative consequences of not treating housing stock as a public good: decay of our central cities, abandonment of our smaller towns, encouragement of urban sprawl and environmental degradation. He blames the “infatuation with the myth of unlimited private property rights.”
Of course, as any lawyer will confirm, there are few if any rights that are “unlimited,” and property rights are no exception. Laws against nuisance, and minimum upkeep regulations–neither very well enforced, unfortunately–are meant to protect the considerable investments people make in their homes.
Morton’s column raises some thorny issues: does government have an obligation to ensure that people’s homes are humanly habitable? How far does that obligation extend before it becomes an unconstitutional invasion of property rights? What about the rights of homeowners whose properties are adjacent to homes that have been allowed to deteriorate?
If we are talking about property values, it is interesting to note that, in historic areas that are subject to more stringent government regulation, values are not only stable, but tend to be higher.
I’m not entirely sure where I come down on what are often very technical/legal questions of property regulation, but I am sure that these are precisely the sorts of questions our elected officials ought to be debating–rather than worrying about my uterus, Jewish space lasers, or being “replaced.” | <urn:uuid:86405498-ec98-4f06-960e-117533c323b4> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://sheilakennedy.net/tag/economic-development/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571993.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814022847-20220814052847-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.951267 | 1,046 | 1.554688 | 2 |
It is a plant whose roots are wrapped with a mixture of clay, earth and peat moss.
This bulb is wrapped with moss.
The technique comes from Japan and dates from the 90s.
How do you maintain your kokedama:
Dip the mossball once a week for about an hour in water (if possible with rainwater) and wring it lightly with both hands or place a dish underneath.
The ball will be wet enough for the week.
If it is very hot, check that the moss ball is not too dry. (You will find that he weighs too lightly)
If necessary, soak twice a week.
Place it in a light place. Try to avoid direct sunlight.
We deliver the kokedama with a metal bar to hang it.
You can purchase the matching cage, or ask to deliver without a rod and place your kokedama on a nice scale.
Originally from Central and South America, this plant has become popular both in our latitudes and in Southeast Asia.Tressed in 5 trunks , it takes the 5 elements of Feng-Shui.It is so called '' Money Tree '' in Chinese symbolism. It would symbolize financial success in China.
This plant likes heat and humidity and will be at best a few meters from a window at a temperature between 15 and 25 ° C. You should vaporize its leaves from time to time if you want them to stay shiny and in good health. Be carefull, this plant does not support a temperature under 5 ° C at all. | <urn:uuid:222ea084-6249-44dd-9802-e980b64dac64> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.muno.be/en/kokedama/141-kokedama-sanseveria.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571993.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814022847-20220814052847-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.940105 | 328 | 2 | 2 |
To meet all of these demands, surveys show, high schoolers usually stay up close to midnight on school nights. And then they have to get up early the next morning, typically around 6 or 6:30 a.m., to get to school on time, as most high schools start classes around 7:30 a.m.
“Most studies show a fairly consistent 9 1/4 hours sleep requirement,” says Emsellem. “So there’s a huge gap between what they’re getting on an average school night and what they require.”
An adolescent’s biology bears some of the blame for this sleep problem. As teens progress through puberty, unprecedented growth occurs in body and brain that requires a lot of sleep.
In youth ministry we joke about all-nighters. I’m quick to point out that when hosting an all-nighter that I take tactical advantage over my students. First, I play with chemical warfare by loading my students full of sugar and caffeine early in the night while I load up on water and fruit, followed by a lot of physical activity. Second, as an adult I actually need less sleep. Third, I sleep well regularly so I’m not tired going into an all-nighter.
Yet sleep deprivation is a serious ailment for our students. Missing out on 33% of sleep each night (on average) has loads of consequences.
Here’s a quick list of problems with chronic sleep deprivation that I’ve seen:
- Struggling in school academically. Some schools are compensating by starting high school later. A nice step, but doesn’t solve the problem if they just stay up later.
- Compensating for tiredness with caffeine & sugar might help them stay alert but leads to weight gain, doesn’t help acne, excessive odor, etc.
- Inexperienced drivers + sleep deprivation = recipe for disaster.
- Overly dramatic/depressive mood swings. Teenage girls have a unique ability to make a mountain out of a molehill. Staying up late thinking about it isn’t helping.
- Laptops in their bedroom and unlimited, unsupervised, broadband internet doesn’t help them make wise decisions.
With all that a teenager is doing in the areas of social, physical, sexual, and cognitive development the brain is working overdrive. Not giving their brains the time to rest, recover, and work while they are sleeping is just going to lead to being developmentally delayed.
Parents: What can you do to make sure your kids get the sleep they need?
Schools: Short of nap time or delaying the start of school, how can you help in this area?
Youth workers: How can your ministry be “good news” to sleep deprived teenagers in your community?
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I’ve Been in Lockdown – How did I get Lice?
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many around the world have stayed indoors to help prevent the disease’s spread. College students are participating in lectures online, adults are telecommuting from home, and their kids are in Zoom meetings and Google Hangouts for school. Yet in this unprecedented era of social distancing, lice are an epidemic that parents are still battling. With schools across the country operating either partially or completely online, how are families still catching head lice?
The Frustrating Reality of Lice
What most people don’t know is that a case of head lice often begins without any noticeable symptoms. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an infestation can even take up to six weeks to notice. And in roughly half the cases, infested individuals are asymptomatic. That means some individuals may not realize they’ve been infested for several months.
So, if you or your child have come down with a case of head lice while social distancing, it’s very possible that your infestation began before stay-at-home policies were in effect.
“It’s a confusing experience people are having,” says Tara Johnson, Operations Manager of Lice Clinics of America – Long Island and Westchester “People are coming into our clinic saying they’ve been at home, they’re not visiting friends or family, and they have no idea how they caught lice. They’re in shock when we explain that they likely caught it before lockdown even began.”
Quarantining with an Infested Family Member
A lack of symptoms isn’t the only hurdle that families and individuals with head lice face. The primary way that head lice spread is by direct head-to-head contact. This means that one infested member of the household often unknowingly infests others in the family. If just that one person gets checked and treated for lice, members of the same household may be passing lice around to each other for months without realizing that the infestations are coming from each other!
What to Do
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Lice Clinics of America has successfully treated more than 675,000 cases of head lice. The company has more than 265 clinics in 20 countries, making it the world’s largest network of professional lice treatment centers. Lice Clinics of America -Long Island and Westchester is located in Garden City, Ronkonkoma and White Plains and is open 7 days a week by appointment. Call 516-336-4099 or 914-996-4340 for more information or to schedule an appointment. | <urn:uuid:be0f4300-1ef4-4ab2-bebe-c7adf36d10e0> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://liceclinicslongisland.com/lice-during-the-lockdown/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571993.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814022847-20220814052847-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.95948 | 697 | 2.171875 | 2 |
Post Date : January 5, 2022
The initial phase of the pandemic threw the much needed spotlight on the short-comings and grave importance of the Indian logistics sector. Yet, the industry managed to get back on its feet rather swiftly in comparison to other sectors of the economy and was pivotal in delivering medical supplies, equipment, medicines, oxygen cylinders and, eventually, vaccines to every nook and corner of the nation, and beyond. Realizing the severity of the situation and the preponderance of the logistics industry, the Indian government has – in these couple of years – made a vast number of introductions as well as changes to the policy framework pertaining to the sector. These new policies and policy changes have been aimed at developing appropriate infrastructure for the sector’s development – more like creating new runways and repairing the old ones for an aircraft’s smooth take-off – and the resultant overall development of the economy.
As consumer demand caused manufacturing capacity to increase in 2021, the need for efficient and effective logistics services also saw a boom. Though the Indian consumer market has seen a significant rise in better adoption of technology and increasing use of e-commerce, these factors along with the integration of green logistics are expected to continue shaping the industry even in the current year. And there are, obviously, the take-aways from the last couple of years. The logistics sector in India reported a strong recovery in H2 FY2021, with a growth of 9% sequentially in Q4 FY2021 – a stark contrast to low revenue reportings of Q1FY2021. It is also predicted that the global supply chain disruptions will start to ease out soon. This will turn out to be even more favourable considering the huge investments being made on infrastructure in the form of Gati Shakti Yojna & its likes, the increasing emphasis of public private partnership and government’s support in facilitating the ‘ease of doing business’. The newer models of e-commerce (quick commerce, on-demand delivery) are also expected to blow in favour of the industry’s growth.
The initial phase of COVID-19 gave the Indian economy a much needed boost in terms of technology. Digitization, automation, IoT, Robotics, AI, ML etc. are no longer new concepts and the Indian logistics industry has adopted these new technologies faster than ever. With the new COVID-19 variant already here and spreading like wildfire, it is imperative that the industry shall continue following this trend of technological development in order to sustain through the upcoming phase of the pandemic. After all, the new technologies are the key for creating more efficient logistics systems, thereby, also ensuring minimum operational and overhead costs.
Newer supply chain models are being explored and developed each day in order to excel at customer service & retention and ace the fastest delivery game. The trend of next day and same day deliveries is here to stay and will rather evolve further. The most recent example being Grofers turning into Blinkit and promising under 10 minute delivery at customer’s doorstep. This sensational concept requires and will require a gigantic network of ‘dark-stores’ throughout a city and the need for express logistics service providers. Another focal point in purview of this concept is the advent of electric vehicles (EV) in the supply chain, and the note-worthy buzz around turning the entire last mile delivery network, well, electric! Many logistics service providers are also opting for turning even their first mile fleet completely electric. Not only will this be beneficial in terms of the environment, but will bring perks throughout the supply chain. Thus, it is without doubt that the Indian logistics industry will continue on this course even in the year to come.
When talking about the immediate future, the next 5 months maybe, Omicron is suspected to affect the global supply chains, however, the revival trajectory of logistics sector in India should, hopefully, remain largely unaffected. The new Omicron variant, although much more contagious, does not show much symptoms in the affected and has registered considerably lower hospitalization, especially for people who have been double vaccinated. Plus, though this is a new variant, but the global health organizations have been sharing ample information about it on a regular basis. The combination of knowledge about the current situation and experience from the initial phases of the pandemic will help the sector to stay buoyant in times of peril as it is now better prepared.
It is appropriate to end with the fact that the quality and quantity of logistics infrastructure & services need to improve, and this time, with a more permanent outlook. India’s logistics cost needs to be reduced to 9-10% from 13.5% now, if the Indian economy dreams of competing as with a favorable result in the international market and become a global logistics hub — factors that will stimulate economic growth. | <urn:uuid:77eb43a6-b491-44ab-9a55-8459a21a307a> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.logisticsinsider.in/logistics-industry-braces-for-impact-amidst-rising-cases-of-the-new-covid-19-variant/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571472.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811133823-20220811163823-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.947331 | 985 | 1.945313 | 2 |
WE REVIVE BROADWAY JEWELS
BROADWAY'S FORGOTTEN GEMS IN CONCERT
Musical Theatre Guild is comprised of the finest musical theatre artists in the Los Angeles area, producing staged concert readings (book in hand) of Broadway’s forgotten gems and undiscovered treasures. Members represent over 60 Broadway shows, 79 Broadway National Tours, countless regional productions, cast recordings, solo albums, voice-overs, commercials, film & television appearances, plus dozens of Ovation, Drama Desk, and Tony Award Nominations.
The Musical Theatre Guild, a nonprofit membership company of theatrical professionals, is devoted to preserving the unique American art form of musical theatre by presenting seldom-seen musicals, and by offering education for both the current and next generations of musical theatre audiences.
Diversity and Inclusion
Musical Theatre Guild is a diverse, inclusive, and equitable organization where all artists and volunteers, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education, religion, or disability, feel valued and respected. We are committed to a nondiscriminatory approach, whether it is on our stage or behind the scenes, and provide equal opportunity for engagement and advancement in all of our programs. As it is a reflection of our vibrant society, we respect and value diverse life experiences and heritages and ensure that all voices are valued and heard.
We’re committed to modeling diversity and inclusion for the entire industry of the non-profit performing arts sector and to maintaining an inclusive environment with equitable treatment for all. Read our full Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement here.
Since 1995, MTG has presented countless concerts of lesser-known and forgotten gems from the canon at such venues as the Pasadena Playhouse, Alex Theatre, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, and Moss Theatre at New Roads School. In addition, our extensive youth outreach program has brought thousands of students into our theaters, (often for the very first time) and in association with the Music Center Education Division, directly into the classroom.
A Musical in 25 Hours
As the clock ticks down, a musical comes to life.
We love musicals. We hope you do too! And a chance for you to see, and for us to perform in a musical that’s hardly ever done? Well, that’s a special treat for all of us.
The Musical Theatre Guild was founded in 1996 by a dedicated group of professional musical artists who were interested in exploring and preserving works from the musical theatre repertoire that were either forgotten, neglected, or unfairly dismissed.
MTG’s unique concert format (books in hand) requires us to focus on the script and the score, eliminate unnecessary production values, and for our busy actor members, streamline the majority of the rehearsal process into one focused long weekend.
The cast meets once or twice prior to the weekend for basic musical rehearsal. On Thursday and Friday, all staging takes place with a complete run-through scheduled for Saturday. On Sunday afternoon we enter the theatre and add the technical elements and orchestra, and voila – it’s opening night! Our actors have all compared this experience with being shot out of a cannon. Not that any of us have actually ever done that feat – but you get the idea.
This format enables us to take the risk to present works that other theatres would not dream to schedule and features some of the finest talent in Southern California on our stage.
We invite you to join us and experience rare musicals together. BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE!
The Alex Theatre has been a historical Glendale landmark since 1925. Originally a neighborhood Vaudeville house and movie palace, today the venue serves as a world-class performing arts and entertainment center. Located in the heart of the City’s business and entertainment district, the 1,413-seat Theatre is owned by the City of Glendale MTG is proud to call the Alex Theatre home. | <urn:uuid:03c75713-0e3a-4869-b9dc-9127f187a2eb> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.musicaltheatreguild.com/about/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571993.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814022847-20220814052847-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.931025 | 832 | 1.578125 | 2 |
While it’s impossible to predict when or where the next disaster or humanitarian crisis will take place, preparedness is essential to ensure the safety of humanitarian staff and to maximize support to affected communities. The DisasterReady.org team is continuously adding new training resources and enhancing our underlying technology to meet these needs.
DisasterReady has a number of different ways in which NGOs, supporters, and affiliated organizations can leverage DisasterReady to build capacity of staff and volunteers.
Leveraging Just-In-Time Humanitarian Training Resources
In late 2010, floods in Pakistan left millions of people stranded with little or no access to food and susceptible to water-borne diseases. This would become one of the worst humanitarian disasters of our lifetime. Numerous relief organizations—including NGOs we support through the Cornerstone OnDemand Foundation—struggled to mobilize and address the ongoing crisis. The magnitude of this tragedy made it strikingly clear how important it had become for NGOs of all sizes to place well-trained staff and volunteers on the ground as soon as possible after a disaster strikes.
Soon after, we assembled an advisory board of leading international aid organizations to examine the state of professional development across the sector. We discovered that the vast majority of aid organizations lacked the bandwidth, expertise, and funding to provide just-in-time training to staff and volunteers.
With the support of our NGO partners, and by utilizing an online Learning Management System, we assembled a handful of courses in a free, open learning portal for the entire aid sector to use. Any humanitarian aid or development worker with an internet connection could sign up and take unlimited online training developed by NGOs, subject matter experts, and leading eLearning providers.
DisasterReady has grown to include more than 600 free online learning resources to help prepare humanitarian aid and development workers for the challenges and demands they face in the field. A few examples include:
- Travel Safety and Personal Security
- Humanitarianism Part 1: Applying Key Principles
- Implementing a Successful Voucher Program
- Project Management in Development (PMD Pro) Series
- MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning) in Emergencies
- Humanitarian Burnout
Investing in Syrian Humanitarian Action
In addition to the general training library, DisasterReady has partnered with Mercy Corps and International Rescue Committee to launch an innovative program aimed at strengthening the capacity of aid workers located in Syria to respond to emergency needs throughout their country. The program is called Investing in Syrian Humanitarian Action (ISHA) and one of the key elements is a program through DisasterReady.org that provides free online learning in Arabic and English. Since its launch, more than 12,000 humanitarians in and around Syria have registered for more than 70,000 courses on topics ranging from technical areas such as how to design and deploy effective voucher programs, to more personal topics such as leading teams effectively during a crisis response.
Through this program, we have discovered that remote learning is essential for humanitarians in Syria, especially for many who are new to the sector. While many Syrians plan on returning to their regular jobs after the crisis, it may not be possible for everyone. Therefore, capacity development opportunities are not only needed to support humanitarians today but also to strengthen the workforce as relief and development work could be a long-term career option for many in the future.
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Women are underrepresented in senior roles in learning. One reason for this may be a lack of role models. To counteract this, I started to produce the Women Talking about Learning Podcast. Every guest is a woman, the topics are suggested by women and the space is available purely for women to talk through a topic that is important to them at the time. It’s obviously hit a nerve and been way more popular than I could ever have imagined. Approx 5,000 podcasts have been downloaded so far and Women Talking About Learning is listened to in 59 countries.
I did get some criticism about setting up the podcast – why is a man doing it? It’s as simple as using my privilege. I won’t speak at conferences, events, on podcasts, video etc unless there is at least an equal split of male and female contributors. Men championing women is vital – we are part of the solution, not just the problem. Since some people recognise me, it also seems sensible to use my profile to amplify women’s voices.
Women Talking About Learning isn’t scripted or edited to form any narrative of mine and the guests have complete freedom to talk about what they want to. All I do is create the space and produce the output. Having no experience in setting up a podcast, I needed to learn quickly. Below is a list of some of the things I learnt, some more quickly than others!
- Good sound matters. Having a good microphone is particularly important to make sure that your guests sound as good as they can.
- Editing takes time. I use Audacity to edit the podcast episodes, which is fairly easy to use. However, bad connections, echoes, background noise and lots of stops and starts can add hours onto a simple podcast episode edit
- Publishing takes practice. If you’re going to publish on a global platform, you need to know where and how to host the episodes. I also changed the logo that I had produced for the podcast after a few weeks – the first one simply wasn’t professional enough.
- Have a clear narrative. It’s easy to describe what the Women Talking About Learning podcast is. It has a clear goal, aim, structure and approach. Make sure your podcast series is the same: if it’s conversations with senior leaders then make sure every guest knows the structure and purpose. Time limits also help.
Here are some great podcasts to develop your critical thinking skills:
- BBC Radio 4 Analysis Examines public policy ideas and the forces that impact on how they’re decided. Always insightful, it will encourage you to think critically about topics that you may not have considered.
- RSA Bridges to the Future Matthew Taylor, the RSA’s former Chief Executive (2006 to 2021) speaking with experts and thinkers about how to build effective bridges to a new future.
- The Learning Hack podcast John Helm expertly interviews key L&D people to identify the core of what makes them good at their jobs and successful in their approaches.
Which podcasts would you recommend to other people? Please get in touch and let me know what I’ve missed!
About Andrew Jacobs
Andrew Jacobs is Learning Principal for Llarn Learning. Known for innovative thinking about learning, training and technology, Andrew has significant experience in a range of roles across learning, training, talent and people development. This experience has been learnt in a range of industries in both the public and private sector, most recently in central government with HMRC and the Department of Health and Social Care.
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British School at Rome (BSR), The
The idea to establish the British School at Rome came in 1898 from Prof. Pelham of Oxford University. In 1899 the aims of the School were constituted to, broadly promote the study of Roman and Graeco-Roman archaeology and paleography and to consider every period of the language, literature, antiquities, art and history of Rome and Italy. The BSR was formally founded in 1901 as a School of Archeology and in 1912 it was extended to include the fine arts.
The British School at Rome, founded in 1901, was constituted along the same lines as the British School in Athens, founded 13 years earlier, and envisaged from the first as serving artists and architects as well as scholars, although with a broader perspective than merely for the studying of classical antiquity. While the RIBA was one of the biggest subscribers from 1902 onwards, it is noteworthy that from the outset there would be students from the British Colonies. Amongst these earliest subscribers were Canterbury College, Christ Church, New Zealand and McGill University in Canada. In the Cape Colony Herbert Baker, was from the start an enthusiastic supporter of the School. In 1901 the Committee received a letter from him in Cape Town suggesting an application to the Colonial Government of South Africa for funding. From 1910 onwards he found the money himself. He also made smaller contributions, including, in 1926, a gift of £100 to pay for a carpet for the Entrance Hall (Exec Ctee 21.1.26) now in the Director's flat. There was to be a distinguished series of Herbert BAKER Students down to the declaration of sanctions against South Africa in 1961.
Located north of the Pincio in the elegant Parioli district, the main structure of the British School at Rome was designed by Sir Edwin LUTYENS and (copied stone-for-stone from the west front of St Paul's cathedral) for the British Pavilion at the International Exhibition held in Rome in 1911 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the unification of Italy.
In 1910 Sir Edwin LUTYENS was commissioned to design the British Pavilion for the Rome Exhibition of 1911-2. For inspiration, LUTYENS referred to Sir Christopher Wren’s St. Paul’s Cathedral in London. It was decided that this building should become the British School at Rome. From 1912-16 LUTYENS transformed the original structure to accommodate the resident artists and scholars, a library, administrative facilities, etc. Additional facilities have recently been added to celebrate the centenary of the BSR. The British School at Rome is situated in the Via Gramsci not far from the National Gallery of Modern Art and the Borghese Gardens.
The British School at Rome is an interdisciplinary research centre for the humanities, visual arts and architecture. The BSR hosts a continual programme of seminars, lectures and exhibitions. It enables the resident scholars to also gain access to the unique facilities like museums, libraries, archives, galleries, ancient monuments and historical sites that Rome offers. On average, there are two lectures/conferences a week and six art exhibitions a year. These activities cover a wide range of study interests, namely archeology, classics, history, art history to contemporary art and architecture. The British School promotes self-study and it encourages a broad and interdisciplinary understanding of art and culture. To encourage this process of self and mutual discovery and enrichment, an intellectual and physical environment exists where the scholars from the different disciplines share their knowledge and experiences and can collaborate with each other. It offers taught courses of limited duration for post graduate students in classics, ancient history archaeology and art history. Furthermore, it presents an annual ‘Ancient Rome Summer School’ which is open to undergraduate students. The school carries out archeological fieldwork projects and it provides a range of research facilities in its archaeological laboratory. These activities are reflected in the numerous publications emanating from the BSR.
The BSR is one of 17 similar foreign academies in Rome. Each of these academies provides similar facilities to the British School. In combination, these academies form a strong international presence of scholars in the city. The value of this situation, resides in the exchange of ideas and other interactions that occur between counterparts of the various academies.
For resident South African Architects see ROME SCHOLARS.
Extracted from an electronic document authored and forwarded by Prof Paul KOTZE.
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Mutants of barley with disturbances of synthesis and signaling of brassinosteroids in studies of temperature stress
Leader: dr hab. Anna Janeczko (Department of Developmental Biology)
Cooperation: workers of IPP PAS: prof. dr hab. Maria Filek (Department of Developmental Biology), dr Michał Dziurka (Department of Developmental Biology), dr Magdalena Ryś (Department of Developmental Biology), dr Marta Libik-Konieczny (Department of Stress Biology); Msc Iwona Sadura others: dr Ewa Pociecha (Agricultural University in Krakow), dr Barbara Jurczyk (Agricultural University in Krakow), dr Damian Gruszka (Silesia University)
Too high or too low temperatures not only in animals and people, but also in plants are the stress-causing factor. The effects of temperature stress (such as frost) are particularly dangerous for crops, and are associated with a decrease in yield. However, due to the flexibility of metabolism, all living organisms have to some extent the ability to acclimate to adverse thermal conditions. Like in humans, steroid hormones play an important role in the regulation of plant metabolism. Plant steroid hormones are called brassinosteroids (BR) and they help, among others, protect cells from the effects of stress. The implementation of this project has provided theoretical material that shows some of the mechanisms of brassinosteroid action in plants. So far, many directions of action of BR (in terms of temperature stress) have been established in studies where BR were exogenously applied on plants (i.e. via spraying). The research carried out as part of the project, using semi-dwarf barley mutants with biosynthetic and perception BR disorders, shows that BR are one of the factors involved in regulating the hormonal balance (influencing the level of other hormones) and membrane lipid composition (and properties). BR may also participate in barley in the production of heat shock protective proteins (HSP) and key membrane proteins (aquaporin - HvPIP and H+-ATPase) by regulating both at the level of transcript accumulation and protein accumulation. Temperature (20, 5, 27oC) is however an important factor affecting the directions of biochemical-physiological changes induced by BR. BR deficit and BR perception disorders were associated in barley with changes in tolerance to frost. However, the decrease in tolerance to frost (compared to the control cultivar) occurs in a mutant with BR perception disorders (BW312) and in a mutant with a severe BR deficit (BW084) caused by disturbances of biosynthesis at its early stage. Disruption of BR biosynthesis at a late stage (in mutant 522DK), associated in this case with some the limitation of BR production, did not affect plant frost tolerance. Interestingly, however, the level of frost tolerance of all tested mutants (though reduced in some of them) was, on average, at a level similar to the one found in the currently cultivating in Poland spring cultivar (Kucyk). All tested mutants unexpectedly showed higher tolerance to high temperatures of 38 and 45oC in comparison to the control cultivars from which they were obtained. It was expressed by limited injuries to whole leaves and smaller damage at the level of cell membranes. High temperature stress is usually accompanied by intensive evaporation of leaf water and increasing deficit of water in tissues. The dwarfness of mutants (meaning smaller surface of leaf evaporation) than cultivars, from which they were obtained, and more erected leaves (which also limits transpiration) may be the morphological basis for their better tolerance to high temperatures. The results obtained in the project may be useful for breeders if they are interested in using these semi-dwarf mutants to produce new cultivars of barley. On the other hand, in project these mutants were a convenient model for studies of the role playing by BR plants.
1. Sadura I., Janeczko A., 2018. Physiological and molecular mechanisms of brassinosteroid-induced tolerance to high and low temperature in plants. Biologia Plantarum 62:601-616.
2. Sadura I, Pociecha E, Dziurka M, Oklestkova J, Novak O, Gruszka D, Janeczko A. 2018. Mutations in the HvDWARF, HvCPD and HvBRI1 Genes-Involved in Brassinosteroid Biosynthesis/Signalling: Altered Photosynthetic Efficiency, Hormonal Homeostasis and Tolerance to High/Low Temperatures in Barley. Journal of Plant Growth Regulation. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00344-019-09914-z
3 next articles in preparation
Sadura I., Gruszka D., Maksymowicz A. & Janeczko A. Acclimation of brassinosteroid-deficient barley plants to low temperature. Changes in lipid composition and metabolic activity. XX ISBC Conference, International Society for Biological Calorimetry, 13-15.06. 2018, Cracow, Poland.
Sadura I., Libik–Konieczny M., Jurczyk B., Gruszka D. & Janeczko A. Acclimation of barley brassinosteroid mutants to high temperature. Expression of HSP genes. 11th International Conference Plant Functioning Under Environmental Stress, 12 – 15.09.2018, Cracow, Poland.
Sadura I., Dziurka M., Gruszka D. & Janeczko A. Changes in cytokinin and auxin contents in barley brassinosteroid mutants acclimated to low temperature. 11th International Conference Plant Functioning Under Environmental Stress, 12 – 15.09.2018, Cracow, Poland.
Sadura I., Libik-Konieczny M., Pociecha E., Gruszka D. & Janeczko A. Acclimation of brassinosteroid-deficient barley mutants to high and low temperature. Accumulation of membrane-bound proteins. 7th International Conference For Young Researchers. Multidirectional Research in Agriculture, Forestry and Technology; 16-17.04.2018, Krakow.
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The Effects of Climate Warming on Plant-Herbivore Interactions
Rising temperatures associated with climate change will alter the fundamental physiological processes of most ectothermic species. Drastic changes in catabolic and anabolic reaction rates exert strong effects on growth, reproduction, and consumption rates that cascade up through all levels of the biological hierarchy. This dissertation determined how climate warming might alter the important relationship between plants and insect herbivores, as mediated through changes in herbivore physiology. Consumption and fitness increased with temperature for almost all consumers. However, all consumers also exhibited a critical temperature, beyond which consumption declined rapidly through metabolism continued to increase. This mismatch in metabolic demands and energy intake reduced consumer fitness at high temperatures. Furthermore, increased metabolic nitrogen demand can induce nitrogen limitation in insect herbivores at high temperatures. These basic physiological changes can modify the way herbivores interact with plants in a number of ways. For example, the Japanese beetle, Popillia japonica, altered its feeding behavior on numerous host plant species, depending on host plant quality. Unfortunately, the effects of temperature on plant-herbivore interactions will be difficult to predict, as there was no predictable relationship between consumption and temperature across numerous plant-herbivore pairs. Finally, rising temperatures disrupt insect herbivore control of plant fitness, thereby altering one of the most important components of plant-herbivore interactions. Thus, climate change will fundamentally change the nature of plant-herbivore interactions in the future.
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Understanding Machine Learning with SHAP Analysis
In conversations with customers, we’re often asked to explain how our machine learning models come up with their predictions. Engineers want to understand what they are implementing on a production line. The trouble is that machine learning models, by their very nature, are complex and hard to explain.
One useful tool in understanding machine learning models is SHAP analysis, which attempts to portray the relative impact of variables on the output of the model. It can still be complicated, since there may not be just one variable that you can point to as the reason the machine learning model gave the answer it did. However, a SHAP analysis can give insights as to the most significant factors and the influence of variables on the result.
What is SHAP Analysis?
If you Google ‘SHAP analysis’, you will find that the term comes from a 2017 paper by Lundberg and Lee, called “A Unified Approach to Interpreting Model Predictions”, which introduces the concept of SHapley Additive exPlanations (SHAP). The goal of SHAP is to explain a machine learning model’s prediction by calculating the contribution of each feature to the prediction.
The technical explanation is that it does this by computing Shapley values from coalitional game theory. Of course, if you’re unfamiliar with game theory and data science, that may not mean much to you. Simply put, Shapely values is a method for showing the relative impact of each feature (or variable) we are measuring on the eventual output of the machine learning model by comparing the relative effect of the inputs against the average.
SHAP Analysis Explained
Think of buying a second-hand car: You have a particular make and model in mind and a quick search online shows a variety of prices and conditions. In terms of coalitional game theory, the “game” is predicting the price of a specific car. The prediction will have a combination of features, called a “coalition”. The “gain” is the difference between the predicted price for a car against the average predicted price for all combinations of features. The “players” are the feature values that you input into the model which work together to create the gain (or difference from the average value).
Say the average price of your desired car is $20,000. Several factors will move that price up or down for a given vehicle. Age, trim level, condition, and mileage will all influence the price on the vehicle. That’s why it can be difficult to tell if a specific car is priced properly above or below market given all the variables.
Machine learning can solve this problem by building a model to predict what the price should be for a specific vehicle, taking all the variables into account. A SHAP analysis of that model will give you an indication of how significant each factor is in determining the final price prediction the model outputs. It does this by running a large number of predictions comparing the impact of a variable against the other features.
In our example, it’s easy to see that if I look the prices of cars with varying mileage but the same model year, condition and trim level, I can ascertain the impact of mileage on the overall price. SHAP is a bit more complicated since the analysis runs against the varying ‘coalitions’ or combinations of the other variables to get an average impact of the mileage of the car against all possible combinations of features.
In our example, we would end up running a machine learning model varying mileage against all the possible combinations of trim level, model year and condition. Obviously, this means running a lot of combinations through the machine learning model, as the number of combinations grows exponentially with the number of variables you are looking at.
In the used car case, we would have the following coalitions:
- Trim Level
- Model Year
- Trim Level + Mileage
- Trim Level + Model Year
- Trim Level + Condition
- Mileage + Model Year
- Mileage + Condition
- Trim Level + Mileage + Model Year
- Trim Level + Model Year + Condition
- Mileage + Trim Level + Condition
- Mileage + Model Year + Condition
- Mileage + Trim Level + Model Year + Condition
Take the output of all these predicted prices and compare it to the average of all the predictions, and you can calculate the overall average impact (or Shapely value) of a feature against the average price predicted by the model. A SHAP analysis presents these visually with an indication of the influence on the outcome: within each line, higher values are represented in red and lower in blue.
So, what does the SHAP analysis for our imaginary car pricing exercise tell us?
Unsurprisingly, higher mileage decreases the resale price of the car and lower mileage increases it. From the graph above, this effect is linear around the average miles, so we shouldn’t expect a disproportionate discount based off the mileage of the car.
Our other three variables tell a different story.
Model Year, Condition and Trim Level each skew the prices higher disproportionately with higher trim, better condition, and newer vehicles. From here, we can dive further into the analysis: Model Year shows a clustering of new vehicles on the right-hand end of the trace, with the gap representing the depreciation hit new vehicles take in the first year of ownership.
Explaining Machine Learning with SHAP Analysis
SHAP analysis can be applied to the data from any machine learning model. It gives an indication of the relationships that combine to create the model’s output and you can gain real insights into the relationships between operations on your production line or the behaviour of in-service vehicles.
As a solution to the difficulties of explaining machine learning, SHAP analysis can help engineers understand the effect of the inputs of the model and give further insights into the systems they are building, making it another valuable tool in the engineer’s toolbox.
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