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FIU really is ‘Worlds Ahead.’ Even after spending 3 years as a student and learning all there is to know about FIU as a Peer Advisor, I continue to learn about different things FIU offers every day because they are constantly implementing new things. Below are some FIU hacks I’ve learned about that are extremely helpful.
1. Need a Blue Book for an exam? Skip paying for a blue book at the book store or at the vending machine and head to the SGA office to get one for free.
2. Follow all FIU accounts on social media. FIU Clubs and Organizations post when they are having giveaways, have special events, or discounted rates for you and your friends to fun places like rapids water park, kayaking, etc.
Here are some of the ones that have constant giveaways:
3. The Health Center building is an entire hack on its own. If you want free aromatherapy (sleep, energy, headache, flu, relax, and study essential oil blends), free tea, 10 min massages, and contraceptives, this is the place.
4. If you and your family are down on funds, FIU has a food pantry located in DM 166 at MMC and WUC 307 in BBC where you can go and pick out food that was donated. If you’re interested in donating to the food pantry, bring any goods to the Center for Leadership and Service offices (GC 242 at MMC, and WUC 220 at BBC).
5. Haaaave you heard of Lynda? Lynda is an online website that offers thousands of video tutorials on different skills. They offer tutorials on animation, design, music, business, marketing, photography/video, web and many more. The best part about it is that you are able to get certified on programs and can use these skills on your resume or at your workplaces. All you have to do is log in using your FIU username and password and you’ll have access to these services.
with panther love,
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This week, Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet approved 10 land and conservation easement acquisitions to protect Florida’s natural environment.
The properties, totaling more than 17,000 acres, will be managed and monitored by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) or the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS). Seven of the 10 projects, totaling 16,706 acres, are within the Florida Wildlife Corridor.
“These essential land and conservation easement acquisitions are important to protecting Florida’s rich natural areas and will preserve Florida’s critical ecosystems, “said DeSantis. “Since day one, my administration has prioritized protecting and restoring Florida’s environment and natural resources.”
“Thanks to the dedication of the governor, Cabinet and Florida Legislature to protecting our natural resources, Florida’s environmental priorities, including land acquisitions, have never been stronger,” said DEP Secretary Shawn Hamilton. “Since 2019, this Cabinet has approved over 113,000 acres of land and conservation easements for acquisition through the Florida Forever program, and we are grateful for the continued support to further protect Florida’s natural spaces.”
“The Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation and our partners applaud Governor Ron DeSantis and the Board of Trustees for their leadership in safeguarding Florida’s wild legacy for future generations,” said Jason Lauritsen, the chief conservation officer of the Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation. “This public investment is a huge step toward preserving key linkages throughout the Florida Wildlife Corridor.”
“Audubon is excited to celebrate the protection of some of Florida’s best remaining natural treasures,” said Julie Wraithmell, the executive director of Audubon Florida. “Florida Forever’s transparent, accountable, science-based process ensures the public can be confident the most important places are being protected for a reasonable price, and willing sellers can be confident their projects are evaluated on their merits. The projects approved by the governor and Cabinet are validation of this program, its values and the importance of Florida’s environment to our state’s prosperity. This is a win for Swallow-tailed Kites, black bears, water quality, climate resilience and the natural heritage of all Floridians.”
Florida Forever Land Acquisitions
The first approved parcel is 3,610 acres within the Wolfe Creek Forest Florida Forever project. The property is adjacent to Blackwater River State Forest (BRSF) and will be managed by FDACS’ Florida Forest Service. The property is part of a large-phased landscape acquisition partnership between the DEP’s Division of State Lands and others, including Santa Rosa County and the U.S. Navy. This proposed acquisition provides an east-west corridor connection from the BRSF to join Navy property and other state-owned conservation lands. This acquisition is within the Florida Wildlife Corridor.
The second approval is three acquisitions totaling 313 acres within the Wakulla Springs Protection Zone Florida Forever project, with FDACS’ Florida Forest Service as the managing agency. These acquisitions will enhance the proposed corridor to connect the Wakulla State Forest (WSF) north to south from the Leon-Wakulla County line south to the existing WSF. The preservation of this area will help provide a vital linkage, additional public access and recreational opportunities within WSF, and protect the vital water resources of Wakulla Springs, the Wakulla River, St. Marks River and Apalachee Bay estuary. This acquisition is within the Florida Wildlife Corridor.
The third approved parcel is 241 acres within the Pumpkin Hill Creek Florida Forever project. The property will be managed by DEP’s Division of Recreation and Parks as part of the Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park. There are four known archaeological sites on the property containing evidence of human history dating back 4,000 years. These conservation lands are within the Seven Creeks Recreation Area, which is comprised of seven creeks surrounded by seven preserves and parks managed by local, state and federal governments and local non-profit organizations.
The fourth approved parcel is 160 acres within the Florida Forever program’s Strategic Managed Area Lands List. The property will be managed by DEP’s Division of Recreation and Parks as part of River Rise Preserve State Park. Preservation of this significant hydrologically important property is critical for the overall protection of the regional water supply as well as the entire Floridan Aquifer. This acquisition will allow the property to remain in its natural state, aiding in water resource sustainability by restricting development, preserving natural systems and promoting water retention and aquifer recharge.
The final approved parcel is 2.85 acres within the Florida Keys Ecosystem Florida Forever project. The proposed acquisition will be an addition to the Florida Keys Wildlife and Environmental Area managed by FWC. The property consists of almost an acre of rockland hammock, a globally imperiled upland habitat rich in biodiversity and under constant development pressure. This property features buttonwood wetlands, salt marsh, mangrove wetlands and provides habitat for multiple bird species, including the gray kingbird, mangrove cuckoo, white-crowned pigeon, bald eagle, osprey, Antillean night hawk and various migrating songbirds and hawks.
The first approved conservation easement is over 6,864 acres within the Fisheating Creek Ecosystem Florida Forever project. This area has been designated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as habitat critical to federally listed endangered Florida panther recovery and long-term survival. The conservation easement is an 11-mile-long and one-mile-wide wildlife corridor around Chaparral Slough, a tributary to Cypress Branch. This acquisition is within the Florida Wildlife Corridor.
The second approved conservation easement is over 4,132 acres within the Red Hills Conservation Florida Forever project. The property has been used for agriculture and recreational hunting since the early 1900s. The acquisition increases the protection of Florida’s biodiversity at the species, natural community and landscape-level in the Red Hills region, preserves significant archaeological and historic sites and increases the amount of natural forestland available to sustainable management of natural resources. This acquisition is within the Florida Wildlife Corridor.
The third approved conservation easement is two parcels totaling 354 acres within the Lake Wales Ridge Ecosystem Florida Forever project. The two properties are contiguous to Highlands Hammock State Park on its entire northern boundary, and Haw Branch Creek traverses diagonally through both tracts. The properties are within the Everglades Headwaters National Wildlife Refuge and Conservation Area, a mosaic of seasonally wet grasslands, longleaf pine savannas and cattle ranches that sustain one of the most important assemblages of imperiled species in the southeast. This acquisition is within the Florida Wildlife Corridor.
The fourth approved conservation easement is approximately 932 acres within the Todd Clemons Unit 1 project of the FDACS Rural and Family Lands Protection Program. The project contains approximately 40 acres of wetlands with numerous creeks traversing the property that contribute to the flow of the Kissimmee River. This acquisition is within the Florida Wildlife Corridor.
The final approved conservation easement is approximately 501 acres within the Charlie Creek Cattle Company project of the FDACS Rural and Family Lands Protection Program. Charlie Creek, a tributary of the Peace River, flows through the property for more than three miles. With this approval, now approximately 67 percent of the Charlie Creek Cattle Company project will be protected. This acquisition is within the Florida Wildlife Corridor.
- Ron DeSantis Running ‘My Florida Story’ Ads Showcasing Leadership During Pandemic - August 18, 2022, 4:00 pm
- Frederica Wilson: FEMA Sending Funds to Miami-Dade for Debris Removal for Surfside Towers Collapse - August 18, 2022, 12:00 pm
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Minecraft is one of the most adventurous and popular video games of all time, especially among youngsters. It’s a sandbox-based game, so players can build and explore their own world. Minecraft game comes with 2 different modes, with a vast range of difficulty and survival options.
To play and win the game, follow the basic help guide to survive yourself. Start collecting materials and food to build the shelter for survival. There are also animals that will serve as a resource for your food and save you from intense hunger pangs.
The game begins when you find yourself wandering in a landscape and the only quality you excel at is the ability to build. To protect yourself and to stay alive, you will need shelter. Now, you have to begin collecting materials to build your own shelter or house.
You start by mining the landscape around you and then use dirt, rocks, or trees as building blocks by breaking them into blocks. You can also create and craft your own tools after you manage arranging required materials on your crafting table.
The game gives you an unlimited supply of materials to survive. Let it be food or building tools, you can find it all. There are also animals that will serve as a resource for your food and save you from intense hunger pangs. The entire landscape is crisscrossed with mesas, mountains, valleys, forests, and oceans.
The PC version of Minecraft has similar gameplay but comes with some commendable features. It is also available on PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Wii U, Xbox 360, and Xbox One.
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The Gruffalos Child
The Gruffalo said that no gruffalo shouldEver set foot in the deep dark wood. But one wild and windy night the Gruffalo's child disobeys her father's warnings and ventures out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn't really exist .
. . does he?The Gruffalo's Child is the number one bestselling, much-loved sequel to the worldwide picture book phenomenon that is The Gruffalo.
Julia Donaldson's trademark rhyming text and Axel Scheffler's brilliant, characterful illustrations combine once more to ensure that the Gruffalo's Child has followed firmly in her father's footsteps and that her story is one that children will ask for again, and again . . .
and again! This handy board book format is perfect for younger readers. It features the classic story with a stunning redesigned cover and beautiful finish, making it a must-have for even the smallest Donaldson and Scheffler fans! Also available in board book format and with striking redesigned covers are: The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom, The Snail and the Whale, The Smartest Giant in Town, Monkey Puzzle, Charlie Cook's Favourite Book, and A Squash and a Squeeze.
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The Raspberry Pi Pico is a powerful microcontroller board, available for ~10$ here in Australia. The Pico is a tiny, fast, and versatile board built using RP2040, the flagship microcontroller chip designed by Raspberry Pi in the UK. The Pi Pico can be programmed with Micropython or C and can be used for a number of hobby, home and industrial applications. Experienced users might want to take advantage of the Pi Pico’s rich peripheral set, including SPI, I2C, and eight Programmable I/O (PIO) state machines for custom peripheral support.
The Pi Pico is based on the RP2040 which features a dual-core Arm Cortex-M0+ processor with 264kB internal RAM and support for up to 16MB of off-chip flash. A wide range of flexible I/O options includes I2C, SPI, and – uniquely – Programmable I/O (PIO). These support endless possible applications for this small and affordable package. A newer version of the Raspberry Pi Pico called the Pi Pico W includes an onboard wireless chip. Raspberry Pi Pico W comes with a fully certified module on board featuring 2.4GHz 802.11n wireless LAN, making it the perfect solution for loT applications and projects requiring wireless communication.
Get started with Micropython on the Raspberry Pi is a freely downloadable book published by the Raspberry Pi Foundation. Download the book, purchase a Pi Pico and explore the world of electronics while coding in Micropython. See pinout diagram for the Pi Pico W below.
We have also created a course at KidzCanCode on the Raspberry Pi Pico. This course links to all of the Raspberry Pi Pico tutorials that have been put together by the Raspberry Pi Foundation. The course provides kids at CoderDojo Altona North easy access to the tutorials while working on class. Access the course through the following link, “Physical Computing with the Pi Pico – I“. | <urn:uuid:6d0aa886-6e52-4da9-84ee-f55a8273ed69> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://hack2.live/2022/07/27/raspberry-pi-pico-track-created-kidzcancode/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570741.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808001418-20220808031418-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.881282 | 414 | 2.515625 | 3 |
Nothing makes for a great cycling experience than finding the right bike. A bike that adapts to your measurements, your goals and your dreams takes your comfort to the next level. But, finding a perfect match is sometimes a nightmare for beginners.
How big should the frame be? What about inseam length? What size bike do I need? What if I am wrong about the size of my bike? If questions like these are on your mind, we have a solution. A good bike size calculator!
bike size calculator
With our bike size calculator you can easily calculate the right bike size in less than 15 minutes. Just choose the type of bike you’re riding, enter your waist and inseam measurements, and let us do the magic.
We’ll recommend a few bike sizes for you to consider. So you can find the perfect fit depending on the frame size of the bike. Also see the bike size chart below for more information.
Here’s what you need to do.
Step 1: Know your bike type
The first step is to choose an appropriate type of bike. To help you make this decision, below is a brief description of four popular types of bikes.
1. Road bikes
Road bikes are designed for smooth surfaces only. These are general city bikes for regular bike paths and cobbled streets. Thanks to their narrow tires, they are much lighter than other types of bikes.
2. Gravel Bikes
Gravel bikes are all the rage these days. These bikes are a type of road bike, but they can also handle varied terrain and tipsy roads. gravel bikes are ideal for touring, running errands and commuting.
3. Mountain bikes
If you are biking through off-road terrain and mountainous region, consider opting for a Mountain bike. These bikes have wide tires, flat handlebars and suspension for better grip.
4. Hybrid bikes
Hybrid bikes are a hybrid of mountain bikes and racing bikes. They are generally low maintenance, and depending on the model, you can use them recreationally, for commuting, or for commuting.
Of course, there are also other types of bikes that we’ve left out – folding, BMX, etc. However, these four types are more than enough for a beginner. Once you have defined the type of bike you want, next comes the measuring part.
Step 2: Take your measurements
Now, to find your perfect match, you need to take three types of measurements. These are:
1. Standing measurements
These measurements include inseam, sternal notch and height. wear your cycling clothes, take off your shoes, stand against a wall and take the following steps:
crotch – Put a ruler or a book between your legs. This is your inseam level. Now measure the distance from the floor to the top of the book (or ruler).
Measure several times to make sure you don’t make a mistake. Do not use your jeans inseam measurement as it is at least 2 inches shorter than your actual inseam.
Sternal notch – The sternal notch is the bony “V” shape at the base of your neck. It is located between your collarbones. Measure the distance between the top of your sternal notch and the floor.
Height – Place a book or ruler on top of your head. Mark the wall where it rests on your head. Measure the distance from this point to the ground. This is your actual size.
2. Measurements of your arms
Next, you need to find the length of your arms. Here’s how you can do it easily:
Hold any cylindrical object like a pencil in your fist. Now extend your arm forward, palm down, so that it is parallel to the ground. Make sure you are not hunching your shoulders.
Now measure the distance between the side of your rib cage and the side of the pencil. Do this process with both your arms, then calculate the average.
3. Seated Measurements
Finally, you need to find your leg and torso measurements. To do this, sit on a chair. Make sure your back is straight and your pelvis touches the back of the chair.
Your femur should be parallel to the ground and your tibia perpendicular. Now take a level for the following measurements.
Legs – To measure the legs, press on the side of your knees. Slowly slide your thumb away from your leg until you catch a bony protrusion.
This will be under the base of your kneecaps (outside the lower legs). Mark this point with the level and measure its distance from the ground.
Torso – Locate your AC joint (aka acromioclavicular joint). It’s kind of a bony bump on top of your shoulders. Place the level on your AC, making sure it stays level.
Now measure the bottom of the level to the top of your chair. Repeat this process for both sides of your body. Average of the two measurements for a more accurate number.
Step 3: Calculate the frame size of the bike
The last step is to calculate the frame size of your bike. This is the measurement from the middle of the bike’s bottom bracket to the junction of the saddle and its top tube.
However, the top tube is not always horizontal, for example if you have a compact frame bike. You must measure from an imaginary horizontal top tube in this scenario. Remember that some bike manufacturers take measurements from the middle of the top tube, not the top.
Additionally, some bikes come with bottom brackets at different height levels. So you can have two bikes with the same frame size, but with different standover heights.
You can also calculate your bike frame size using a simpler method. Simply measure the inseam in centimeters.
Once you have that figure, multiply it by 0.665 for road bikes, 0.575 for mountain bikes, and 0.645 for trekking bikes. Usually mountain bike frames are smaller than road bike frames.
To convert these numbers to inches, simply divide each by 2.54. Very easy! Plus, this bike size calculator is great for both men and women.
|12″||2-3 years||2’10”-3’4″||14-17″ 35-42cm|
|14″||3-4 years old||3’1″-3’7″||16-20″ 40-50cm|
|16″||4-5 years||3’7″-4’0″||18-22″ 45-55cm|
|18″||5-6 years old||3’9″-4’3″||20-24″ 50-60cm|
|20″||5-8 years old||4’0″-4’5″||22-25″ 55-63cm|
|24″||7-11 years old||4’5″-4’9″||24-28″ 60-72cm|
General tips for getting the right size bike
Remember that your bike should suit you, not the other way around. Sometimes a frame is designed to suit different people. Therefore, once you get the right frame, make sure everything else fits your body.
Next, adjust the seatpost height as needed. Your knee should be slightly bent as you pedal. This position ensures optimum power output with minimal effort and avoids long-term knee problems. The only downside is that you can’t reach the ground with your feet.
After that, think about the position, size, cranks, handlebars and saddle position of your stem. Your options are limitless if you can afford to swap out different bike parts. It can truly transform your bike and your cycling experience.
With all the measurements in hand, you should have no trouble finding a suitable bike. We always recommend getting a professional fit.
It might be a bit pricey, but if you make it a hobby, the comfort can be worth every penny. Your next option is to go for a ride a few times to master your bike.
You can adjust different parts if you feel any discomfort. This method is generally a more suitable option for recreational cyclists. Good luck and good driving!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What if I got the wrong bike size?
In this case, try to send your bike back to the seller. If this is not possible, you can try to compensate by:
- Move your saddle slightly forward or backward on the bike
- Change your body position by getting a bit shorter or longer stem
- Get a longer seatpost
How to size a child’s bike?
People often wonder what size bike my child needs. Well, the fit of the bike differs for kids.
Additionally, bike sizes are also expressed differently for children. It is usually determined by wheel size, not frame size. Below is a general estimate of the size bike that will fit your child.
Note: Inseam and seat post height may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.
For what height is a 26 inch bike suitable?
It depends on many factors. However, generally speaking, 26-inch bikes are good for kids and adults around 5-6 feet tall.
For what height is a 28 inch bike suitable?
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Here you will find the Long Poem Fourth Sunday After Easter of poet John Keble
My Saviour, can it ever be That I should gain by losing Thee? The watchful mother tarries nigh, Though sleep have closed her infant's eye; For should he wake, and find her gone. She knows she could not bear his moan. But I am weaker than a child, And Thou art more than mother dear; Without Thee Heaven were but a wild; How can I live without Thee here! "'Tis good for you, that I should go, "You lingering yet awhile below;" - 'Tis Thine own gracious promise, Lord! Thy saints have proved the faithful word, When heaven's bright boundless avenue Far opened on their eager view, And homeward to Thy Father's throne, Still lessening, brightening on their sight, Thy shadowy car went soaring on; They tracked Thee up th' abyss of light. Thou bidd'st rejoice; they dare not mourn, But to their home in gladness turn, Their home and God's, that favoured place, Where still He shines on Abraham's race, In prayers and blessings there to wait Like suppliants at their Monarch's gate, Who bent with bounty rare to aid The splendours of His crowning day, Keeps back awhile His largess, made More welcome for that brief delay: In doubt they wait, but not unblest; They doubt not of their Master's rest, Nor of the gracious will of Heaven - Who gave His Son, sure all has given - But in ecstatic awe they muse What course the genial stream may choose, And far and wide their fancies rove, And to their height of wonder strain, What secret miracle of love Should make their Saviour's going gain. The days of hope and prayer are past, The day of comfort dawns at last, The everlasting gates again Roll back, and, lo! a royal train - From the far depth of light once more The floods of glory earthward pour: They part like shower-drops in mid air, But ne'er so soft fell noon-tide shower, Nor evening rainbow gleamed so fair To weary swains in parched bower. Swiftly and straight each tongue of flame Through cloud and breeze unwavering came, And darted to its place of rest On some meek brow of Jesus blest. Nor fades it yet, that living gleam, And still those lambent lightnings stream; Where'er the Lord is, there are they; In every heart that gives them room, They light His altar every day, Zeal to inflame, and vice consume. Soft as the plumes of Jesus' Dove They nurse the soul to heavenly love; The struggling spark of good within, Just smothered in the strife of sin, They quicken to a timely glow, The pure flame spreading high and low. Said I, that prayer and hope were o'er? Nay, blessed Spirit! but by Thee The Church's prayer finds wings to soar, The Church's hope finds eyes to see. Then, fainting soul, arise and sing; Mount, but be sober on the wing; Mount up, for Heaven is won by prayer, Be sober, for thou art not there; Till Death the weary spirit free, Thy God hath said, 'Tis good for thee To walk by faith and not by sight: Take it on trust a little while; Soon shalt thou read the mystery right In the full sunshine of His smile. Or if thou yet more knowledge crave, Ask thine own heart, that willing slave To all that works thee woe or harm Shouldst thou not need some mighty charm To win thee to thy Saviour's side, Though He had deigned with thee to bide? The Spirit must stir the darkling deep, The Dove must settle on the Cross, Else we should all sin on or sleep With Christ in sight, turning our gain to loss. | <urn:uuid:514e688f-4bdb-43e7-bb74-f79cbbae339c> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://poetandpoem.com/John-Keble/Fourth-Sunday-After-Easter | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573118.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817213446-20220818003446-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.935683 | 817 | 1.726563 | 2 |
Anonymous | Definition of Anonymous by Merriam-Webster
iamanonymous.com | We are Anonymous. Expect us. Welcome to iamanonymous.com – We are Anonymous. We are Legion. We are from the internet. We are here to help. This is a general Anonymous news and Anonymous Operations website. Please feel free to comment on any article, or even write your own articles for this site. "Criminal Minds" Anonymous (TV Episode 2015) - IMDb Jan 21, 2015 Anonymous was also reported to have declared war on Hillary Clinton. Various outlets claiming to represent Anonymous have released attacks on the Clinton campaign. In late 2017, QAnon, a pro-Trump group claiming to be the "real" Anonymous, first emerged on 4chan. In response, anti-Trump members of Anonymous warned that QAnon was stealing the
The u/real-anonymous community on Reddit. Reddit gives you the best of the internet in one place.
Jul 29, 2015 · In a recent video posted on Anonymous' YouTube channel, the global "hacktivist" group explains why it believes Sandra Bland was murdered. The disguised computerized voice says, "The truth is The real anonymous. 164 likes · 5 talking about this. Community Service May 01, 2008 · What Anonymous is NOT, is a cemented group of 7 or 8 master hackers that every blue moon do something big and then disappear. Anonymous is an idea. If you believe in equal rights, freedom of speech, and are against mass surveillance, hear me out.
Apr 15, 2020
Which account on YouTube is the actual 'anonymous' group Dozens of people have been arrested for involvement in Anonymous cyberattacks, in countries including the U.S., UK, Australia, the Netherlands, Spain, and Turkey. So why would they reveal themselves to millions of people on youtube. If there is a The Real Anonymous Diaries | <urn:uuid:c897d16f-197d-4aae-b989-0088733cfc87> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://supervpnowyho.netlify.app/taboada24186tama/the-real-anonymous-roq.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570913.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809064307-20220809094307-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.95372 | 388 | 1.726563 | 2 |
(1937 - 2000)
written by Cleo Rowe
I have many stories to tell about radio personality Frankie Crocker, but this one stands out as the one that began my career.
It's not hard to write about a person who I had a crush on. Not the school girl sort of a crush but, an on-the-air "Disk Jockey" I want to be like you when I grow up kind of a crush. That person was Frankie Crocker.
The man who put "more dips in your hips, more glide in your stride, Mr. do it to it.
As a teenager in Queens, New York, I grew up listening to the Super 16 - 1600 AM WWRL dj's. Folks like Gregory in the morning, Hank Spann "the soul server," "golden voice" Jerry Bledsoe, and all night Gary Byrd.Listen to Hank Spann open his show
Although they were great, the one who stood out for me was the afternoon drive guy - Frankie Crocker.
I remember running home from St. Agnes High to check out my radio at 3 o'clock. That's when Hollywood Frankie Crocker signed on the radio.
He would begin with a pre-recorded drop that said "There are seven wonders of the world, you're about to be entertained by the eighth...do it Frankie, do it to it."Listen to Frankie Crocker open his show
2 minutes 14 seconds
He had the ability to draw you close to the radio. He made you feel like he was talking to you and only you.
When I decided to embark on my broadcasting career, I just knew one day, I would work for and with Mr. Frankie Crocker.
I'll never forget when I tried to get an interview appointment with him at the number one station in New York, WBLS.
I camped out in the lobby of the building on Second Avenue until he met me. After a few tries, I got to see him and talk to him. Basically, he said "go out and get some more experience."
I had already dj'd at WNJR in Newark, NJ, WBMX in Chicago, and 92 WKTU in New York. But to work for the program director Frankie Crocker, you had to be very polished. So I went to Jackson Mississippi for a couple of years to get "the shine."
I then sent Mr. Crocker a presentation by way of another friend who was already in New York at another station. This person hand delivered my package to Frankie.
Frankie heard my presentation, and called me immediately with an offer I couldn't refuse. I prayed for this to happen, and it did. The rest is history.Listen to Frankie Crocker close his show
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From 1979 to 1984, I worked primarily for "the chief rocker" at the number one rated "The World's Best Looking Sound," WBLS.
This is a short didi about my mentor. The person who influenced my life, in such a way that I became more confident about myself and my craft.
He taught me about the work ethic and self esteem. That it's alright to love yourself "then Cleo you can spread it around."
written by Cleo Rowe
(1954 - 2010)
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Hardly a day goes by that I don’t hear another news story about a supplement product that was found to have serious quality control issues (i.e. the capsule doesn’t contain the ingredients on the packaging label, the amount of active ingredients may be far lower or higher than on the label, individual capsules or bottles can vary widely in their potency levels, etc.)
- New York Times Story (2013)
- The Washington Post Story (2015)
- US News & World Reports (2016)
- STAT (2016)
Clearly, if a dietary supplement doesn’t contain what it is supposed to, how can we expect it to measure up to its intended purpose?
Academics have spent years debating the evidence on the efficacy of taking individual dietary supplements, and these debates will likely go on forever. Although these discussions are extremely important, this is not the topic of this article. Instead, I want to focus on ‘how to identify higher quality supplements,’ so that if you choose to purchase them you are at least more likely to get what you intended.
Tips For Identifying Higher Quality Supplements:
Although dietary supplements are not as carefully regulated for quality as are pharmaceutical drugs there are now government standards and private testing services that have made this search less sketchy than it was just a few years ago.
Never purchase any supplement from a manufacturer that doesn’t clearly indicate that it follows cGMPs. Check the product label.
In 2010, the US FDA started to recommend (albeit, non-binding and without enforcement teeth) that dietary supplement manufacturers follow rules called “Current Good Manufacturing Practices” (cGMPs). Good manufacturing practices (GMPs) are guidelines that provide a system of processes, procedures and documentation to assure a product has the identity, strength, composition, quality and purity that appear on its label.
You are much more likely to get a higher quality product if it has a TGA certification.
If you are looking for an organization that has far more rigorous regulatory requirements for dietary supplements, look no further than Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). TGA inspection and certification is conducted at a pharmaceutical level standard, as the Government of Australia does not make a distinction between supplements and pharmaceutical drugs. There are a few dietary supplement manufacturers in the U.S. that have this certification.
Look for labels indicating the product has met the standards of a recognized certification and verification program.
These organizations inspect the supplement company’s manufacturing facilities and conduct product ingredient verification, in which they verify the product’s label through testing of the material inside the package. Once a supplement manufacturer has been approved by these third-party groups they are given permission to use the group’s “mark” or “seal” on their product.
Although these “seals of approval” do not mean that the product is safe or effective, they provide assurance that the product: 1) was properly manufactured, 2) contains the ingredients listed on the label, 3) does not contain harmful levels of contaminants.
The 4 main groups offering this kind of a third-party certification are:
- Natural Products Association
- NSF International
- United States Pharmacopeia
Dietary Supplement Reviews:
- You can also sign up for a membership in ConsumerLab.com or Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database to read online reviews of supplements. | <urn:uuid:17493a35-f370-46b9-bc11-718fa3359968> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://integrativeoncology-essentials.com/2016/11/dr-lawendas-tips-identifying-higher-quality-supplements/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572408.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816151008-20220816181008-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.939148 | 716 | 2 | 2 |
Doctors don’t often make a mistake about how many feet their patients have. Unfortunately one young doctor did make this mistake after relying too heavily on an erroneous electronic medical record.
An intern at a hospital reported to the attending physician that the patient in question was “status post below the knee amputation” (BKA) which had been noted on each of the patient’s prior three discharge notes.
After seeing the patient, both the intern and attending doctor were extremely surprised the patient had both legs, both feet and all ten toes. It turned out that four hospitalizations ago, the voice recognition dictation system had misunderstood diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) as BKA and none of the physicians who reviewed the chart had detected the error.
Luckily this error could be easily corrected.
However, the intern’s mistake highlights a growing problem with government-mandated electronic medical records. Doctors are spending more time in front of computer screens and less time with their patients. This affects how doctors interact with patients.
The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) of 2009 mandates that physicians and hospitals adopt electronic records by 2014. If they refuse to do so, they face penalties in the form of reduced Medicare/Medicaid payments.
Adopting electronic medical records seems like a no-brainer for doctors and hospitals. After all, electronic records are the norm for many successful businesses. Theoretically electronic medical records should help doctors to be more efficient, however it has been proven that doctors are finding electronic medical records to hinder their ability to practice good medicine.
A recent study from Northwestern University found that physicians with electronic medical records in their exam rooms spend an exorbitant amount of time looking at computer screens compared to physicians who use paper charts who spend about 9% of their time looking at the charts.
Physicians who are too preoccupied with looking at a computer lose some of their ability to listen, problem solve and think creatively.
According to a New York Times health writer, doctors are so busy filing out electronic forms that they only spend 8 minutes per patient a day.
Electronic Medical Records don’t eliminate medical errors; they only change the kinds of errors that are made.
They eliminate the problem of doctors’ illegible handwriting on prescriptions, but instead the problem arises that sometimes physicians accidentally click on the wrong medication on the menu.
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When most presenters step from the stage their main feeling is relief, relief at having finished, relief at having survived, relief at having not failed. The real question though about the presentation should be, was that any good? Determining how good a presentation actually was is more complex than one might imagine. How does one determine if a presentation was any good?
The most obvious answer is audience feedback. This may be immediate or delayed. Immediate feedback is difficult to interpret. During a presentation inexperienced presenters can be put off by their own perception of the response from the audience. “Resting face” is however not a good assessment of quality in a presentation. Nor is the cliched introduction to a question asked from the floor, “Thank you for your presentation, I enjoyed it very much.” Unfortunately the same epiphet will be used for every single presentation given that day, not all presentations were that good.
How good a presentation really was is usually almost totally unrelated to how the presenter feels the presenter the presentation went. Immediate self reflection usually includes assessment of the delivered presentation versus previous rehearsal (you did practise didn’t you??), This is not of value as the audience receive only the delivered presentation and have nothing against which to compare so even a presentation that fails to meet the expectation of the presenter may in fact have met the needs and expectations of the audience. Importantly the p cubed value of a presentation is that assigned by the audience.
Formal feedback on the quality of presentations is notoriously poor, late and usually affected by multiple factors rendering it a blunt tool for the presenter seeking to use it to improve. A single audience member may share unfiltered opinion that dramatically affects the presenter, feedback may itself be very poorly quantified and non specific, effective feedback is hard to offer and actually one may even question the value of such diverse and disorganised feedback as to whether a presentation was any good.
The best assessment of a presentation comes from a combination of self reflection at a distance from the delivery itself and a trusted, forewarned audience member who has a specific question to answer. The purpose of feedback is for the presenter to reflect on their presentation overall and to improve for the next presentation. The structure of that reflection might be best as a review of the three parts of a presentation aiming not to deconstruct but for future development. Minute breakdown of a presentation is seldom valuable as the same will never be given again; even the same topic revisited will be for a different audience in a different place at a different time and therefore different.
The answer then to the question, “was that any good?” can be viewed as the product (p cubed value) of the message (p1), the media (p2) and the delivery (p3). Actual numbers are of value only to qualify those answers rather than quantify and compare presentations across time. A presenter should be able to assess whether the message they intended to deliver was received by the audience, did the media work to support that message effectively and was the delivery appropriate? Some influence on that discussion should be derived from interaction with the audience after the presentation. Beyond polite comment one can understand if the message has been received and valued. A few trusted and forewarned audience members can help a presenter to reflect more specifically. This is best done by asking particular questions about facets of the presentation and deciding was that any good?
Presentations are complex. Assessing whether a presentation was any good is only of value in making the next presentation better. Reflect on improving a message, increasing the support the media gives to a message without adding distraction and the ease and nature of delivery. It is not perfection that should be sought but improvement as the audience will only receive the presentation once and their comment will be, “How good was that!”” | <urn:uuid:12b8fda9-e4f5-4370-82a9-ecc3896a1e11> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://ffolliet.com/2017/05/14/was-that-any-good/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573623.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819035957-20220819065957-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.967946 | 786 | 2.078125 | 2 |
ChorTeach is ACDA’s quarterly publication for choral conductors and teachers at all levels. It is published online, and each issue contains four practical articles. If you are not already a member of ACDA, you can join as an Associate for $45 per year and receive access to ChorTeach and the Choral Journal online. Below is an excerpt from an article written by Gabriela Hristova an appearing in the Winter 2017 issue, available here.
As I reflect on my years of training, teaching, and performing, I realize that the amount of information that needs to be transmitted, cultivated, and assimilated in the choir room is vast. The gradual steps required for building healthy vocal technique and ensemble awareness, the depth of musical detail explained, the motivation and encouragement involved in the singing process, are infinite. Yet, there is a magical simplicity in all of this, a simplicity that makes the process enjoyable and fulfilling. I ask myself these questions: a. what are the most important aspects of this process I want my students to embrace and care about? b. What are the seeds I want to plant in their hearts and minds to carry on after they have sung under my direction?
Here is what I have found. I try to communicate these ideas to singers on a daily basis:
- Music is more about responding to sounds (after we understand the musical story) than making them.
- Listening is the key to sensible ensemble awareness.
- Connecting with those around us makes all the difference.
- There are three aspects to every sound: beginning-duration-ending. Care for the duration of each note as you would for a child and respecting the silence between sounds is crucial.
- Meaningful texts set to music are powerful and have the potential for changing lives. Absorb word meaning. Let the meaning of texts color your singing.
- Think in shapes and colors. Affect is derived from phrasing, not rhythms and notes alone.
- Be your own conductor. Take ownership of the inner pulse of a work.
- The intake of breath is the essence of life. Think about the first breath of a newborn baby.
- Emotion breathes life into notes and rhythms we sing or play. Without emotion, however perfect the notes and rhythms may be, they are just notes and rhythms. The good news is, emotion is an integral part of our being.
- Eagles have incredible vision and are able to see many things at once from a broad perspective with complete clarity. Chickens have poor vision and can only see what is immediately in front of them. Be an eagle.
- Posture is audible! Share your joy and appreciation by visibly engaging in the now.
- Share your heart. Singing is highly instinctive, a powerful reaction to and reflection of our emotions.
- Allow yourself to be vulnerable. Open your mind’s ear. Our minds have incredible potential for understanding musical content on both intuitive and analytical levels.
- Making music is a privilege. Invest physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Find the rest of this article (and more!) at acda.org/chorteach
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The Earl of Derby
|Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs|
6 July 1866 – 9 December 1868
|Prime Minister||The Earl of Derby |
|Preceded by||The Earl of Clarendon|
|Succeeded by||The Earl of Clarendon|
21 February 1874 – 2 April 1878
|Prime Minister||Benjamin Disraeli|
|Preceded by||The Earl Granville|
|Succeeded by||The Marquess of Salisbury|
|Secretary of State for India|
2 August 1858 – 11 June 1859
|Preceded by||Office established|
(himself as the President of the Board of Control)
|Succeeded by||The Viscount of Halifax|
|President of the Board of Control|
5 June 1858 – 2 August 1858
|Preceded by||The Earl of Ellenborough|
|Succeeded by||Office abolished|
(himself as the Secretary of State for India)
|Born||21 July 1826|
|Died||21 April 1893(aged 66)|
|Spouse(s)||Lady Mary Sackville-West |
(m. 1870; his death 1893)
|Parent(s)||Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby|
Emma Caroline Bootle-Wilbraham
|Alma mater||Trinity College, Cambridge|
Edward Henry Stanley, 15th Earl of Derby,(21 July 1826 – 21 April 1893; known as Lord Stanley from 1851 to 1869) was a British statesman. He served as Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs twice, from 1866 to 1868 and from 1874 to 1878, and also twice as Colonial Secretary in 1858 and from 1882 to 1885.
He was born to Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby, who led the Conservative Party from 1846 to 1868 and served as Prime Minister three times, and Emma Caroline Bootle-Wilbraham, daughter of Edward Bootle-Wilbraham, 1st Baron Skelmersdale, and was the older brother of Frederick Arthur Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby, for whom the NHL's Stanley Cup is named. The Stanleys were one of the richest landowning families in England. Lord Stanley, as he was styled before acceding to the earldom, was educated at Eton, Rugby and Trinity College, Cambridge, where he took a first in classics and became a member of the society known as the Cambridge Apostles.
In March 1848 he unsuccessfully contested the borough of Lancaster, and then made a long tour in the West Indies, Canada and the United States. During his absence he was elected member for King's Lynn, which he represented till October 1869, when he succeeded to the peerage. He took his place, as a matter of course, among the Conservatives, and delivered his maiden speech in May 1850 on the sugar duties. Just before, he had made a very brief tour in Jamaica and South America. In 1852 he went to India, and while travelling in that country, he was appointed under-secretary for foreign affairs in his father's first administration. On 11 March 1853, he was commissioned a captain in the 3rd Royal Lancashire Militia.
From the outset of his career, he was known to be more politically sympathetic to the Liberals rather than the Conservatives, and in 1855 Lord Palmerston offered him the post of Secretary of State for the Colonies. He was much tempted by the proposal, and hurried down to Knowsley to consult his father, who called out when he entered the room, "Halo, Stanley! what brings you here?—Has Dizzy cut his throat, or are you going to be married?" When the object of his sudden appearance had been explained, the Conservative chief received the courteous suggestion of the prime minister with anything but favour, and the offer was declined. On 13 May 1856, he was appointed to the Royal Commission on the purchase of commissions in the British army. In his father's second administration Lord Stanley held, at first, the office of Secretary of State for the Colonies (1858), but became President of the Board of Control on the resignation of Lord Ellenborough. He had the charge of the India Bill of 1858 in the House of Commons, became the first Secretary of State for India, and left behind him in the India Office an excellent reputation as a man of business.
After the revolution in Greece and the flight of King Otto, Queen Victoria's second son, Prince Alfred, was the Greek people's choice as their next king. After he declined, the idea arose of electing a great and wealthy English nobleman, in the open hope that although they might have to offer him a Civil List, he would decline to receive it. Lord Stanley was favourite candidate. However, despite reports to the contrary, he was, in fact, never formally offered the crown.
After the fall of the Russell government in 1866 he became Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs in his father's third administration. He compared his conduct in that great post to that of a man floating down a river and fending off from his vessel, as well as he could, the various obstacles it encountered. He enunciated the policy of Splendid isolation in 1866:
He arranged the collective guarantee of the neutrality of Luxembourg in 1867, likely to be a theatre of war with conflict between France and Prussia growing ever more likely. He also negotiated a convention with the USA about the CSS Alabama, which, however, was not ratified, and refused to take any part in the troubles in Crete.
In 1874 he again became Foreign Secretary in Disraeli's government. In 1875 came the purchase of the controlling shares in the Suez Canal company. By negotiations, Russia gave up substantial gains in the Balkans and a foothold in the Mediterranean. Britain gained control of Cyprus from the Ottomans as a naval base covering the Eastern Mediterranean. In exchange, Britain guaranteed the Asiatic territories of the Ottoman Empire. Britain did not do well in conflicts in Afghanistan and South Africa.
Derby acquiesced in Disraeli's purchase of the Suez Canal shares, a measure then considered dangerous by many people, but ultimately most successful. He accepted the Andrassy Note, but declined to accede to the Berlin Memorandum. Derby's conduct during the Eastern Crisis was mysterious to many of his contemporaries and for some time thereafter. Derby's hope for peace with Russia led him (and his wife) to share Cabinet secrets with the Russian ambassador, Pyotr Shuvalov, in hopes of averting war with Russia. Robert Blake commented that "Derby surely must be the only Foreign Secretary in British history to reveal the innermost secrets of the Cabinet to the ambassador of a foreign power in order to frustrate the presumed intentions of his own Prime Minister." Derby resigned in January 1878 when the Cabinet resolved to send the British fleet through the Dardanelles, but when that action soon proved unnecessary, Derby was allowed to withdraw his resignation. However, he resigned again and finally in the same year when the Cabinet agreed to call up the reserve.
By October 1879 it was clear enough that he had thrown in his lot with the Liberal Party, but it was not till March 1880 that he publicly announced this change of allegiance. He did not at first take office in the second Gladstone government, but became Colonial Secretary in December 1882, holding this position till the fall of that government in the summer of 1885. In 1886 the Liberal party split; Lord Derby became a Liberal Unionist, and took an active part in the general management of that party, leading it in the House of Lords till 1891, when Lord Hartington became Duke of Devonshire. In 1892 he presided over the Labour Commission.
He served as President of the first day of the 1881 Co-operative Congress.
Lord Derby married Lady Mary, daughter of George Sackville-West, 5th Earl De La Warr and widow of James Gascoyne-Cecil, 2nd Marquess of Salisbury, in 1870. They had no children. Derby's health never recovered from an attack of influenza which he had in 1891, and he died at Knowsley on 21 April 1893, aged 66. He was succeeded in the earldom by his younger brother, Frederick. Lady Derby died in December 1900. | <urn:uuid:479c87e4-1723-4f63-ad9a-56147610e5fe> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://db0nus869y26v.cloudfront.net/en/Edward_Stanley,_15th_Earl_of_Derby | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570741.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808001418-20220808031418-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.98008 | 1,849 | 2.171875 | 2 |
The white lion is a rare color mutation of the lion. … White lions in the area of Timbavati is the same subspecies as the tawny Southeast African lion(Panthera leo krugeri) found in some wildlife reserves in South Africa, and in zoological parks around the world.
It’s so mean to take animals from their natural habitat. Those animals need to be where they need to be, not trapped in a cage for people to look at. What if you were put in a cage by animals and sat there to be looked at? If I were to rule everything the first thing I would do is release those innocent animals back to the wild and take down cages.
Animals are multicellular, eukaryotic organisms in the biological kingdom Animalia. With few exceptions, animals consume organic material, breathe oxygen, are able to move, can reproduce sexually, and go through an ontogenetic stage in which their body consists of a hollow sphere of cells, the blastula, during embryonic development. Over 1.5 million living animal species have been described—of which around 1 million are insects—but it has been estimated there are over 7 million animal species in total. Animals range in length from 8.5 micrometres (0.00033 in) to 33.6 metres (110 ft). They have complex interactions with each other and their environments, forming intricate food webs. The scientific study of animals is known as zoology.
Most living animal species are in Bilateria, a clade whose members have a bilaterally symmetric body plan. The Bilateria include the protostomes, containing animals such as nematodes, arthropods, flatworms, annelids and molluscs, and the deuterostomes, containing the echinoderms and the chordates, the latter including the vertebrates. Life forms interpreted as early animals were present in the Ediacaran biota of the late Precambrian. Many modern animal phyla became clearly established in the fossil record as marine species during the Cambrian explosion, which began around 539 million years ago. 6,331 groups of genes common to all living animals have been identified; these may have arisen from a single common ancestor that lived 650 million years ago.
Historically, Aristotle divided animals into those with blood and those without. Carl Linnaeus created the first hierarchical biological classification for animals in 1758 with his Systema Naturae, which Jean-Baptiste Lamarck expanded into 14 phyla by 1809. In 1874, Ernst Haeckel divided the animal kingdom into the multicellular Metazoa (now synonymous for Animalia) and the Protozoa, single-celled organisms no longer considered animals. In modern times, the biological classification of animals relies on advanced techniques, such as molecular phylogenetics, which are effective at demonstrating the evolutionary relationships between taxa.
Humans make use of many animal species, such as for food (including meat, milk, and eggs), for materials (such as leather and wool), as pets, and as working animals including for transport. Dogs have been used in hunting, as have birds of prey, while many terrestrial and aquatic animals were hunted for sports. Nonhuman animals have appeared in art from the earliest times and are featured in mythology and religion. | <urn:uuid:05d50faa-7a34-486c-8813-3d47025388d8> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://pintiks.com/meet-amari-nyala-simba-and-tajo-the-four-white-lion-cubs-given-names-at-magdeburg-zoo-video-inside/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570741.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808001418-20220808031418-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.961666 | 689 | 3.421875 | 3 |
Financial credit! Most of us have some form of credit, but where does the idea come from? If the need arises for you, you need to consider where to get a personal loan from.
Credits have been around for thousands of years in various forms. The original type came from the lending of materials and grains between merchants and farmers, this over the centuries turned into the lending of money between two separate parties, and is now in the form we see it today.
Financial credit can come in many different ways. A lot of people have a mortgage, this is basically a form of credit from a lender to you which you pay back usually over a 20-25 year period. Store cards are another way of people lending money, they are a form of credit card that are specific to that shop.
The reason we chose to get help with our personal finances varies. Many people have several different store cards that they pay a monthly repayment to each month, but they consolidate all these repayments into one which is easier to manage. A new car is high on a lot of peoples list and also repairing the current car they have can be costly at times and they need help paying to get it back on the road.
A once in a lifetime family holiday is another reason people get credit, what better way to treat the family than to take them to a far away land for a holiday nobody will ever forget. The memories and laughs that are experienced on a holiday like this last a lifetime.
Where to get a personal loan? The most common place people would think of as to where to get a personal loan would be their local bank, they already give the person credit through mortgages and credit cards so they believe this is the obvious choice to go for help. In fact one of the best places where to get a personal loan is on the internet and specifically by using a matching service.
A matching service is a company that will take an applicants details and apply for credit on their behalf to a variety of chosen lenders. In most cases a bank can really only offer one option and that is their own financial option, on many occasions people are not always getting the best available option for them.
During the online process the applicant will start with filling in some simple details of where they live, and go on to how much they now earn and any existing debt that they might have. These are all important questions that need answering carefully and truthfully as the answer to all these will give the applicant the best chance of where to get a personal loan from.
The combination of all the answers to the questions will produce a credit score. This score is then used to go to the lenders and apply for their best options of finance personal to you. If the credit score is a low score then the lender could still lend money, however the percentage rate of the money lent will be at a higher rate and ultimately the monthly repayments will be more because of this.
So the next time you are thinking of where to get a personal loan. Grab a cup of your favorite coffee and sit in your favorite chair, put your computer on and start filling your details out online on a financial matching website. You might get a decision before you have even finished your drink and you could have the money in your account the next business day. | <urn:uuid:9703bf8b-04cf-48dd-b6ac-25adb54f78f9> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.outletchristianlouboutin13.com/where-do-you-turn-to-to-get-a-personal-loan.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570913.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809064307-20220809094307-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.972784 | 665 | 1.742188 | 2 |
Tamils in Netherlands demonstrate
in support of Struggle for Tamil Eelam, 29 May
[see also Tamils demonstrate in
Australia, Canada, France, Germany,
Switzerland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Italy, South
More than 600 Tamils from across Netherlands
gathered in front of the Twedekamer, the Netherlands
parliament, in the Hague, the political capital of
the Netherlands from 11:45 a.m. till 2:00 p.m.
Monday. The leader of the Tamil - Dutch soiidarity
group, Savarimuttu Mahendran, talking to media said
the Netherlands, once a colonial ruler of Tamil
kingdom in the island of Sri Lanka, having a historic
knowledge of Tamils sovereign rights, and ruled the
Tamil kingdom separately as a nation, should come
forward to help the Tamils re-establish their rights.
Mr. Anne Verzigl, representing the refugee
organisation PRIME, addresses the gathering. Krista
van Velzen, Foreign Affairs Committee member and
Socialesteshe Partij (SP) parliamentarian, receiving
appeal from Sinnaiah Inthiran, President of the Tamil
centre for human rights in Netherlands. The
Netherlands is also aware of the current state of
affairs and has been providing asylumn to Tamils from
Northeast Sri Lanka for almost 22 years, Mr.
"Tamils of Northeast, both through their active
participation, sacrifices and sustained support to
the cause, have entrusted the Liberation Tigers, and
placed with them the responsibility of restoring the
Tamil sovereignty," Savarimuttu told the media.
The Tamil diaspora, has never accepted the Sri Lankan
state as representing their sovereign rights and the
Government of Sri Lanka should not be regarded as a
state-actor in the context of Tamil national problem,
he further said.
The Tamil representatives, the Liberation Tigers and
the Government of Sri Lanka, should only negotiate as
equal partners to define a path towards a peaceful
resolution of the problem, he added.
The representatives of various Tamil organisations
and Mr. Savarimuttu, handed over an appeal to Foreign
Affairs Committee official and parliamentarian Ms.
Krista van Velden. About 75 Tamils live near
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Tradition and Spring Festival Part Ways
|by Li Huizi|
Beijing college student Zhou Ji, 22, went to his hometown in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, thousands of miles from the national capital, for the Spring Festival, or Chinese Lunar New Year Day (from February 3 to March 14 this year).
Zhou had not been home for a year. Zhou earns his own tuition fees and could scarcely afford to forego a full-time vacation job. "But Spring Festival is definitely an occasion to go home. For me, the festival means getting together with the family," he said.
Like Zhou, hundreds of millions of Chinese go home or travel with their families during the Spring Festival. A gigantic holiday is tough on transport systems and the tourism industry. The country's highways transport two billion people, and its railways 156 million, during the 40-day peak travel period around the Spring Festival.
"A big dinner at home? No, my mother is too tired to prepare one and too much meat or fish is bad for your health," he said, adding that his father has made a New Year-eve dinner reservation at a restaurant. "We had to call a lot of restaurants before we finally found one as most are full."
"Temple fairs? No, they're too crowded. I just want to have a good rest after a year of hard work," said Zhou, a typical representative of a young Chinese generation that is excited by Christmas and Valentine's Day but no longer sold on all the traditional rituals that accompany the Spring Festival.
But traditional Spring Festival rituals are gaining in popularity overseas. Christian Perlingiere, a Brazilian studying in the United States, said last year's Chinese New Year celebration was highly publicized and attracted hundreds of people in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
"As people become more interested in China, more Spring Festival celebrations are being held around the world and have attracted a large number of curious foreigners," said the young Brazilian who studies Chinese language, culture and tradition at Georgetown University in the US.
Celebrations include a parade with dragons, a concert with Chinese traditional instruments and the consumption of delicious "niangao", or Chinese New Year cakes which are made of sticky rice, said Perlingiere.
Large cities in the US such as New York, San Francisco and Washington D.C. also hold Spring Festival events which are sponsored by China-focused trade organizations or Chinese cultural groups. People enjoy those parades and fireworks, even if they don't really understand the traditions very deeply, said Ryan Paul, an American living in Beijing.
He said there are recognized holidays based on Irish, Italian, African-American, and Jewish history in the US, but as yet, Spring Festival is not recognized as a national holiday, even though many Asians live in the US. "However, I predict it will soon become one."
A San Francisco-based website published a list of 2007 Chinese New Year events, sponsored by Southwest Airlines. It includes a Chinese New Year flower market fair, a carnival, a Chinese New Year concert to be staged by San Francisco Symphony and an "Imperial Dinner" in the San Francisco City Hall.
Meanwhile, the annual Miss Chinatown USA Pageant will be held during the Spring Festival in San Francisco where Chinese-American women from across the US will compete for the title and the opportunity to win scholarships and become goodwill ambassadors for the Chinese community. The event has been held annually since 1958.
A Chinese New Year Parade, said to be the largest celebration of its kind outside Asia, will also be held in San Francisco. "The parade is exciting," said Perlingiere. There are usually decorated floats, marching bands, martial arts, stilt walkers, lion dancing, Chinese acrobatics and the Dragon Show as the grand finale of the parade which is accompanied by firecrackers.
Li Jialin who works in an American company in Beijing saw lion dancing for the first time in 1999 in Perth, western Australia when he was a high school student there. "Believe it or not, I had never seen real, live lion dancing before that except on TV, not even in Beijing where I was born," complained the Chinese young man. He studied overseas for more than 10 years.
Li said traditional Chinese culture receives special attention during the Spring Festival outside China. Last year, an Australian telephone company gave every single overseas Chinese student in the country a few free minutes to call home from their mobile phones on Spring Festival day. "It was either a commercial promotion or just being nice to us, but I reckon it's connected to the fact that Chinese culture is growing quickly throughout the world," Li said.
"More foreigners are interested in China because of the country's economic and political rise to the forefront of the world stage," said Perlingiere.
As a first generation Chinese-American, Edwin Young in San Francisco said his parents still go through all the rituals of cleaning and decorating the home, preparing delicious food, visiting relatives and worshiping ancestors, but he and his siblings only visit their parents for the Chinese New Year-eve dinner.
"No longer do I get new clothes, new pajamas and new slippers for New Year's day. We also rarely visit other relatives now," said Young, who is sorry that the traditions may be fading in China. "If that happens, how can Chinese traditions continue here in San Francisco?"
Last year, the Chinese government proclaimed "Spring Festival" one of the country's intangible cultural heritages, along with Peking Opera, acupuncture and Shaolin Kungfu.
Feng Jicai, an expert on folklore, said old people think Spring Festival means new clothes, firecrackers and delicious food, but young people take it as an opportunity to relax or travel. "Life is getting better but also more stressful, and people need the psychological comfort of a family reunion during traditional festivals," said Feng.
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The Principles of Religious Humanism
by The Reverend Joseph Ben-David
The teaching and practice of humanism as a naturalistic religion that combines reason and feeling includes the following elements of faith:
1 .The center of humanistic striving is the fulfillment of the call of God understood as ideal reality to be optimally actualized in the life of every individual and society at large. Thus, the faith of the Church of Humanism implies a religion of actuality. The religious postulate "to understand, love and serve God" - in a rational and naturalistic sense - is the first element of our faith.
2. Human beings bear a unique and sacred responsibility for one another and the planet earth. The development of our capacities for reason, love and wisdom, as well as the authentic relatedness toward oneself, others and the universe represents the second element of our faith.
3. Human dignity and fulfillment rest on ethical and moral factors, particularly the freedom of conscience, and they imply the explicit duty of non-resignation to all forces of evil. Thus, the need to elevate and strengthen character and to foster resistance to actions and involvements that abuse, violate and oppress other human beings, animals and the environment, is the third element of our faith.
4. In religious quests, the criterion of ethics is truth - truth seen, not as relative opinion, empty abstraction or statements erroneously proven by false evidence, but as a statement, thought or feeling that corresponds with reality. Therefore, the reconstruction of the concept of truth is the fourth element of our faith.
5. Crucial to the concept of God as ideal reality is the comprehension of the word "reality" as synonymous with that which is, was, or will be. Reality is the opposite of the fictitious, illusionary or delusionary. Recognizing that our perception is limited by our sensory apparatus, the need to transcend the brutal aspects of nature and to attain higher states of being through the modalities of spiritual enlightenment, the sciences and the arts is the fifth element of our faith.
6. The practice of religious humanism requires the concentration of all life forces on the tasks that are most important in the fulfillment of each individual's destiny. The challenge is to focus on the ultimately relevant, to penetrate to the roots, and to be aware of primal causes. The striving to become a part of the sensory-awakened avant-garde of society, while identifying with all humanity, is the sixth element of our faith.
7. Recognizing the necessity for the unification of the central humanistic truths inherent in all world faiths and schools of thought and aspiring to advance their fusion in a panreligious, ethically pluralistic sense, permeating the minds and hearts of as many people as possible, is the seventh element of our faith.
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A £4.5million investment to retrofit old council homes with solar panels and cut heating bills by 90 per cent has been announced in Renfrewshire.
The green scheme, the first of its kind in Scotland, will save up to 100 tonnes of carbon emissions per household over the next 25 years and could set a template for the rest of the country.
Families who have drafty houses kitted out with solar power, new windows, underfloor insulation and improved external doors could see their annual heating bill slashed to just £150, reports our sister title Paisley Daily Express.
Renfrewshire Council chiefs will select 75 houses, built in Paisley in the 1960s for the pilot project, which could be rolled out across Renfrewshire, and then Scotland.
Councillor Marie McGurk, convenor of Renfrewshire Council’s housing board, said: “We are very excited by this project which will improve the warmth and comfort levels for our tenants while, at the same time, tackling fuel poverty and making a critical contribution towards Renfrewshire being carbon neutral by 2030.
“Everyone should have homes to be proud of and this project will not only greatly improve the quality of Renfrewshire’s housing stock, but has the potential to be scaled up and adapted to fit other types of houses, becoming the blueprint to meet the highest energy efficiency standards.”
It is estimated that the average terraced house included in the project will each cut emissions by around 100 tonnes over the next 25 years.
But with 250,000 similar properties across the UK, the Renfrewshire pilot could pave the way for carbon emissions to be slashed by a phenomenal 25 million tonnes over the same period.
The scheme is the first in Scotland where existing housing stock has been retrofitted to the EnerPHit standard, one of the highest energy standards in the UK.
It will see new external wall insulation, roofing, solar panels, windows, external doors and underfloor insulation installed, with off-site construction enabling the process at each home to be streamlined to take around four to six weeks.
Crucially, the £4.5 million project, devised in partnership with John Gilbert Architects, has been dubbed as a “cost effective” package that could be “rolled out at scale”.
Twenty-four streets containing 144 houses have been identified as potential areas to benefit from the pilot, with Renfrewshire Council working with tenants to select the final 75 properties.
Those chosen will be subject to an energy efficiency test before the work is done in a bid to effectively measure the reduction of carbon emissions once complete.
Sarah Buchanan, innovation manager at the Construction Scotland Innovation Centre, said: “We are delighted to be working with Renfrewshire Council and other partners on this innovative project which will bring positive change to the lives of tenants whilst also creating economic development for Scotland and of course improving carbon emissions.
“There are an estimated 250,000 crosswall properties across the UK and this pilot project creates an affordable solution for housing stock which can be rolled out at scale.”
The project is part funded through £1.8million secured from the UK Government Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Whole House Retrofit competition.
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Bowling is not merely a game – it is an entertainment experience. Needless to say, this version can be understood in many countries throughout the planet, with bowling offering the basis for amusement centers, including restaurants, pubs, night clubs, super bowling (glow in the dark – black mild kind experiences), etc..
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A woman was 30 weeks pregnant when she went to her physician complaining of headaches.
The next morning, the woman's husband called her to check on her, but she did not answer. He then called a neighbor, who found her having a seizure. She was transported to a hospital and diagnosed with eclampsia.
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Unlike other NLP-based systems, Grammarly takes a much more thorough method to discovering grammar and spelling mistakes. Their technology is comprised of a variety of different systems that utilize Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques to recommend new ideas to users about spelling and grammar. For example, if you have grammar and spelling issues in a file, the Grammarly software will recommend possible fixes by suggesting alternative words and expressions.
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Most Nebraska residents are aware that engaging in texting or other complex phone operations can reduce one’s ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. When a driver is attempting to juggle monitoring traffic conditions, operating their car and shifting focus from the road to a small handheld device, the chances of becoming involved in a serious accident with injuries are much higher than a driver who is focused solely on the road. In response, automotive manufacturers have put a great deal of funding and effort into designing an array of hands-free devices that are integrated into many new car models.
These technological innovations are intended to allow drivers to continue to use various forms of technology while driving, without requiring that they manually operate a device in order to do so. However, recent research suggests that it may not be the act of typing out a text message that creates the danger. Researchers believe that it is the mental effort of composing the communication, or processing the incoming data, that is to blame for serious auto accidents related to automotive travel.
Many parties, including AAA and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, are asking automakers to reconsider adding voice-activated systems to newly manufactured vehicles. By allowing consumers to remain connected in the same way that they are at home or in the office, such innovations may be distracting drivers’ cognitive abilities, and rendering them unable to adequately respond to changing road conditions.
For Nebraska drivers, these changes mean that more and more people will be attempting to draft email, send text messages or access online content while on the road. Defensive driving and situational awareness remain the best means of protecting against a serious auto accident leading to injuries. Until and unless regulations are put into place to limit these types of technological innovations, awareness may be the best possible tool for preventing catastrophe.
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Spatial and Temporal Geomorphic Comparison of the Cedar and Wapsipinicon Rivers in Eastern Iowa
Separated by a relatively short distance, the Cedar and Wapsipinicon Rivers of eastern Iowa exhibit differences in their varying geomorphic components. Contemporary aerial images, along with historic maps, photographs and other digital topographic and geomorphic data, allowed both qualitative and quantitative comparisons of the two fluvial systems. The Cedar River, influenced more by past periods of glaciation, displays greater channel width, discharge, and incision, but narrower floodplain valleys, fewer side channels and chutes, and less channel migration than the Wapsipinicon River; which tends to sit higher on the surface. Additionally, several other aspects, such as shoreline features, bedrock type and elevation, and Quaternary alluvial deposit characteristics provide further evidence of greater glacial influences on the Cedar, but less on the Wapsipinicon. Analysis of this spatial data supports not only the historical geologic interpretations, but also reveals anthropogenic influences, and subsequent impacts, on the natural river systems. | <urn:uuid:c78e28bf-fc71-4e43-a978-2d4816a5b065> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://gsa.confex.com/gsa/2008AM/webprogram/Paper147712.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570913.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809064307-20220809094307-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.90227 | 243 | 2.671875 | 3 |
Universal Laser Systems Inc., a manufacturer of CO2 lasers and laser systems, was awarded a U.S. patent for its pass-through option on the Industrial Laser Series line of laser engraving and cutting solutions.
This option converts a Class 1 ILS laser system into a properly configured Class 4 laser system. Special precautions are required, such as wearing laser safety glasses, because Class 4 operation has the potential to expose users to invisible laser radiation, according to the company.
An installed pass-through option allows for cutting and engraving of oversize materials, such as golf clubs, surfboards, cabinets and many other products that aren't capable of being processed on standard laser-system tables. The pass-through option also makes the ILS ready for the production line.
"We are very excited to have been awarded this patent that recognizes the importance of safely converting an enclosed Class 1 laser system into a Class 4 laser system," says Chris Risser, product manager for Universal Laser Systems, in a news release. "Universal has invested years of resources in developing innovative, safe and technologically advanced products and options for our systems that benefit the customer and offer capabilities not available elsewhere."
Contact: Universal Laser Systems Inc. Tel: 800-859-7033. www.ulsinc.com
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As an increasing number of businesses adopt digital signage kiosks and displays to communicate every little thing from traffic information to restaurant menu, it has become of importance for digital signage companies to provide solutions that are carefully matched to the exact area where they will be deployed.
On the surface, when it comes to making an outdoor, LED digital-signage solution for a client, there are a couple of distinctions when compared with an indoor solution.
These few distinctions are palpable and in some cases subtle, but we need to pay attention to these important distinctions that can identify whether an outdoor LED installation is a success or nothing but a failure.
Below is a list of the primary points to take into consideration when offering an outdoor LED digital signage solution to a customer:
Brightness is most likely the most important variable to take into consideration when selecting an LED display for an outdoor digital signage project. A close number two -- is contrast. Selecting high-brightness, high-contrast displays are very important if they are to be exposed to direct sunlight.
Even when installed under an awning or other protective enclosures, most monitors will certainly not be bright enough to operate in direct sunlight, unless they have a brightness rating of about 2,000 nits or higher. A nit is an additional means of gauging brightness output.
An additional factor to consider is whether the LED digital signage display is going to be interactive or not. Some people don't know it but LED displays exposed to long periods of direct sunlight exposure might gradually get way too hot to be effective as an interactive touch display screen.
The service provider may intend to suggest that interactive LED monitors mounted in areas with direct sunlight be positioned under a high-quality awning or moved to a place that doesn't get direct sunlight. Newer LED displays are also being made with vandal-resistant safety cover, a very crucial factor to consider in high-traffic or metropolitan areas.
As a whole, pro AV hardwares do not typically like to run in high humidity conditions. Likewise, spec sheets supplied with the system will suggest ideal operating ranges.
Ideally, service providers need to specify LED panels that can operate within the range of 70 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit and relative humidity within the range of 35 to 65 percent. Anything higher in terms of moisture level could lead to the device malfunctioning.
The IP (Ingress Protection) rating measures the water resistance and protection against solid objects. It also explains exactly how to protect the screen when subjected to various substances and conditions. Ask for high IP rankings for both solid object intrusion and moisture.
When LED monitor specifications, take into account just how rugged the system is. For instance, monitors developed especially for indoor applications ought to not be jury-rigged to perform under extreme conditions. Installers that try such a strategy risk losing clients when the digital signage fails for the reason of cost-cutting.
It's always best to specify an LED display that was created and designed exclusively for use under extreme outdoor conditions, and the price of such innovation needs to constantly be clearly built into your client's budget. Try to choose display screens with protective glass optically bound to the LED screen surface, therefore getting rid of any air cavity that can invite condensation.
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Are you a tutor, or thinking of becoming one? If so, you'll almost certainly be aware that one of the most significant educational developments of the last ten years has been tutoring online. But there is still a need for home tutoring, and if you're willing to go to people's homes, you might find it a rewarding way of helping learners.
Popular though online tutoring is, it isn't for everyone. All sorts of learners, with varying needs, can benefit from the one-to-one, face-to-face tutoring that you can provide by offering a home tutoring service. The personal rapport between tutor and learner is still one of the most important things in the learning process. It's always easier to build and maintain nurturing educational relationships in person than it is via the internet.
Various categories of learner can benefit from home tutoring. You may think your main client group will be young people (or their parents), seeking help with school work. That may be the case but home tutoring is not confined to this area.
Anyone with mobility issues can gain huge benefit from the home tutoring service that you could potentially provide. This group could include school-age learners who are off sick or convalescing from illness or injury. After all, this is a group that has a great deal to lose from falling behind in their studies, especially in subjects like math.
Older persons may also be interested in the home tutoring service that you can offer. Retired people are well-known for continuing their education in retirement but may not want or be physically able to travel to adult learning classes at local colleges or universities.
There are also some subjects that are ideally taught in the home environment. Top of the list of learning areas that are especially suited to home tutoring are those that involve practical instruction. Music is a prime example, but this applies more widely.
For example, you could easily give conversational classes in a foreign language by means of the internet. Going to the learner, and providing the personal touch that is the hallmark of home Krishna Home Tutors, could be an effective and enjoyable alternative for you and your student(s).
Homework help is another educational service that is ideal for people offering home tutoring. Parents may also prefer it if you come to the home. Extra lessons at the school or other venue may be fine for older (secondary school age) learners, but the home environment may be the most comfortable place for tutoring primary school children or pre-teens.
A challenging but potentially very rewarding group of learners is those who have been excluded from school, perhaps because of social or behavioral difficulties, or other problems (such as teenage pregnancy). If you are committed and experienced in dealing with learners of this kind, you may well find your home tutoring service in great demand.
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Facebook, in a similar manner to what it did with its internal policies around Managing Bias, is making publicly available its policies on harassment and bullying. Facebook also has outlined its investigation process as a result of harassment or bullying allegations.
Facebook says it is doing this now because “lots of really brave women have raised their hands recently to take a stand to begin the process of changing culture and raising awareness,” Facebook VP of People Lori Goler told me over the phone.”I think this a moment where, together, companies can create lasting change. It seems like a good time to foster the conversation to be sure we don’t have many, many, many more years of women who have to raise their hands.”
At a high level, Facebook’s policies prohibit intimidating, offensive and sexual conduct “even when that conduct might not meet the legal standard of harassment,” Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg and Goler wrote on Facebook’s blog.
Examples of harassment, as outlined in Facebook’s policy, include derogatory or insensitive jokes, pranks or comments, slurs or epithets, unwelcome sexual advances or invitations and sharing offensive images that are derogatory or sexual. Facebook’s policy outlines additional examples here.
The company’s policy also makes clear that excuses like, “I was joking” or “I didn’t mean it that way” are not legitimate defenses to allegations. Nor are excuses of being under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol legitimate defenses.
Facebook maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward harassment, which means “that when we are able to determine that harassment has occurred, those responsible are fired,” they wrote. Facebook has, in fact, had to fire people as a result of sexual harassment, Goler confirmed to me over the phone. There are, of course, other things that can happen.
“In some cases investigations are unfortunately inconclusive and come down to one person’s word against another,” they wrote on the blog. In the event Facebook can’t terminate someone, they may change someone’s role and who they report to.
Other policies, which center around six principles, entail developing standards for respectful behavior at work, mandatory harassment training for managers and interns, treating all claims with urgency and respect, having an investigation process that “protects employees from stigma or retaliation,” maintaining a process that is “consistently applied in every case” and making it clear that “anyone who is silent or looks the other way is complicit.”
Although no major harassment allegations have come out of Facebook, the company is not perfect. In May, a WSJ report claimed Facebook had gender bias in its engineering department. Facebook, however, rejected those claims. And last February, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg had to ask employees to stop crossing out “Black Lives Matter” on the walls at one of Facebook’s Menlo Park buildings.
In light of the more recent incidents of sexual harassment in the tech industry, Goler says Facebook has not made any changes to its policies because the company has found its policies work pretty well. She added that Facebook is not claiming to have all the answers, but wanted to share with the tech community at large the policies its company has in place. It’s also something smaller companies have asked for from Facebook, she said.
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Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. Single-Payer - Good, Bad, and Ugly of the Canadian System — JournalFeed. Written by Clay Smith Why talk about this?
Universal healthcare coverage is a hot topic but one that many of us know surprisingly little about, beyond surface level slogans from campaign signs or bumper stickers. I'm hoping to learn more with this JAMA Internal Medicine article about the Canadian single-payer system. What little I know about Canadian healthcare comes from this article. I am summarizing what these authors have written and make it clear when I am speaking my own opinion. Healthcare Financing - Canadian Style Satisfaction over TimeThere was initial patient enthusiasm for the single-payer model begun in Canada. The GoodEvery Canadian with legal status has healthcare covered. The BadHospital closures and physician income caps have led to some physicians leaving, an increase in wait times, and decrease in access for some patients. The UglyIt is unlikely the system will change.
My Thoughts I now leave the confines of the JAMA Internal Medicine article. Finger on the pulse? Sources. Understand how health care works in Canada. If you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, you may apply for public health insurance.
With it, you don’t have to pay for most health-care services. The universal health-care system is paid for through taxes. When you use public health-care services, you must show your health insurance card to the hospital or medical clinic. Each province and territory has their own health insurance plan. Make sure you know what your plan covers. All provinces and territories will provide free emergency medical services, even if you don’t have a government health card. If you have an emergency, go to the nearest hospital. In some provinces you must wait, sometimes up to three months, before you can get government health insurance.
You need a health insurance card from the province or territory where you live to get health care in Canada. 's Health Care System. Table of Contents Introduction Canada's publicly funded health care system is dynamic--reforms have been made over the past four decades and will continue in response to changes within medicine and throughout society.
The basics, however, remain the same--universal coverage for medically necessary health care services provided on the basis of need, rather than the ability to pay. Background The basic values of fairness and equity that are demonstrated by the willingness of Canadians to share resources and responsibility are displayed in Canada's health care system, and have been reflected in the modifications and major reforms made to the system since its inception. Evolution of Our Health Care System In general, Canada's Constitution sets out the powers of the federal and the provincial and territorial governments. Before World War II, health care in Canada was, for the most part, privately delivered and funded. In 1984, federal legislation, the Canada Health Act, was passed. AHA Telemetry Guidelines Improve Telemetry Utilization in the Inpatient Setting.
Study Design: We used Plan-Do-Study-Act cycles with chart review for pre- and postintervention measurement collection.
Methods: We included patients hospitalized at The Brooklyn Hospital Center on inpatient general medical wards from January 1, 2017, through July 31, 2018. The intervention consisted of a standard process of reviewing patients on telemetry based on AHA guidelines, educating teams on the guidelines, and changes to telemetry order sets. The primary outcome measured was the total number of days that patients remained on telemetry. Secondary measures included the daily number of telemetry downgrades and total number of patients on telemetry. Diagnosis-related group and case mix index were also noted. Results: Patient average days on telemetry changed from 7.20 days preintervention to 3.51 days post intervention (P < .0001).
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Same-sex marriage is currently legal in approximately 12 countries.
In addition, same-sex marriage is legally recognized in five states and in the District of Columbia.
The reason the numbers remain approximate is because of the frequent change in legality.
For example, same-sex marriage was legal briefly in California, and then the law was overturned making same-sex marriage illegal.
While same sex couples can enter into a domestic partnership in California, they can no longer enter into a same-sex marriage.
Also, within six months, Maine legalized and prohibited same-sex marriage rights. In addition, there is recent legalization of same sex marriage, such as in Mexico.
Mexico, a predominately Catholic country, recently legalized same-sex marriage and has conferred all of the rights and responsibilities of marriage onto those relationships. Same-sex marriage has been around since recorded history.
In fact, there are many instances of recognized same-sex marriages among royalty throughout history. However, the battle for legal recognition for same-sex marriage is more of a recent phenomenon.
In fact, the first instances of same-sex couples attempting to get marriage licenses in the United States, are said to have taken place in the 1960s. However, the couples were denied the right to marry.
In addition, same-sex couples were only recently allowed any form of legal recognition of their relationship, including civil unions and domestic partnerships.
Same-sex marriages are seen throughout history. In fact, ancient history offers examples of widely accepted gay marriages. There are even examples of emperors and royalty taking part in same-sex marriages.
In fact, ceremonies were often open to the public. While royalty often married slaves, there seemed to be little social opposition to the practice of same-sex marriage.
While same-sex marriages were widely seen throughout history, there has been very recent opposition to gay marriage rights in recent history.
In the early sixties, many members of the LGBT community attempted to get a marriage license and all were denied. The first legal same-sex marriage in the United States did not place until 2004.
While many same-sex couples in the United States had requested marriage licenses, all were denied until February 2004. Before that time, same-sex couples were sometimes able to enter into legal domestic partnerships or same-sex unions.
However, none were able to legally get married in the United States. Recently, same-sex marriage has become legalized in more states and countries worldwide.
Gay marriage is currently legal in several countries, in five US states and the District of Columbia in the United States.
While Mexico recently legalized gay marriage, the Netherlands was the first to legally recognize gay marriage.
However, the prevalence of legal, same sex marriage changes frequently as laws are often repealed by both supporters and those in opposition to gay marriage.
For instance, the District of Columbia started to legally recognize gay marriage just this month. In addition, gay marriage became legal in Mexico this month.
In some cases, those in opposition to gay marriage will challenge the legality of gay marriage in those places. In addition, the laws will sometimes be overturned.
For example, California legally recognized gay marriage at one time. However, the law was quickly repealed, making gay marriages illegal.
In that case, weddings that had already taken place we’re allowed to be recognized.
However, in some cases, same-sex weddings are declared null and void, once gay marriages are prohibited.
There is currently legislation on same-sex marriage pending worldwide. The outcome of that legislation will depend greatly on public opinion.
In addition, pending legal challenges, such as the challenge to proposition 8, will determine the legality of amendments that have already been passed.
The debate about same-sex marriage has many arguments included within. Both sides include arguments regarding the morality of same-sex relationships.
There are many people that oppose gay marriage. In fact, gay marriage is only currently legal in less than 1/5 of states nationwide. There are staunch religious arguments against gay marriage.
First, churches claim that the legalization of gay marriage would endanger the sanctity of marriage. In addition, many religious leaders claim that same-sex marriage goes against the wishes of God.
For instance, they claim that the purpose of marriage is to procreate and raise a family. The political controversy associated with gay marriage has far-reaching effects.
Politicians that are anti-gay marriage in conservative states are likely to have the support of their constituents.
However, politicians in liberal states are likely to be pressured to allow at least some form of legal recognition for same-sex couples. In fact, California’s politicians have always been pressured to provide equal rights for the LGBT community.
However, those that are strongly against gay marriage, are also against gay adoption.
In fact, many people are against gay marriage, in order to prevent gay couples from adopting children.
Those opponents of gay adoption, claim that children of gay parents suffer ill effects by being raised by a gay couple. For example, many people claim that children need a male and a female role model in order to be able to enter society in an effective manner.
In addition, opponents of gay marriage claim that children of gay parents are more likely to be gay themselves.
The effects of a ban on gay marriage and gay adoption can be devastating to the LGBT community. The LGBT community begins to feel like second rate citizens because they are not allowed access to equal rights.
In fact, the opposition can take an emotional and psychological toll on same-sex couples. In addition, transgender and transsexual individuals are generally offered no legal protection against discrimination of any kind.
In essence, that means that they can be denied jobs and housing, and they have no legal recourse. While some states do provide for laws on discrimination based on sexual orientation, many do not.
Even fewer states offer legal recourse for discrimination based on gender identity. However, the Matthew Shepard Act was recently enacted to provide for legal recourse against individuals that perpetuate hate crimes.
Unfortunately, there is no legal recourse against states that forbid the recognition of same-sex relationships or prohibit gay adoption. While prohibition is an obvious discriminatory action, states are allowed to decide on gay marriage laws and gay adoption laws on an individual basis.
Possible Effects of Same-Sex Marriage:
There are many effects on the LGBT community and society as a whole when same-sex marriage rights are legalized or prohibited.
In fact, same-sex marriage has many positive effects in social and political arenas. For example, same-sex marriage has brought much-needed attention to gay rights.
In fact, the gay marriage debate has encouraged states to pass laws protecting the rights of the LGBT community. Also, some members of the LGBT community have been granted access to shared health benefits.
Health benefits have a direct effect on the community as a whole because couples are able to have access to preventative health care, which in the end, saves taxpayer money.
In addition, same-sex marriages afford couples the opportunity to start a family by adopting a child or utilizing the services of a surrogate mother. In fact, same-sex couples have provided many wonderful homes by adopting or providing foster care for children across the country.
There have been many studies done on the effects of same-sex marriage on society as a whole.
However, the most controversial studies are the ones that show the detrimental effects of a ban on gay marriage. For example, an Emory University study found that states that had legalized gay marriage experienced a decrease of HIV infection in members of the LGBT community.
In fact, an increased rate of acceptance for same-sex marriage is correlated with a decrease in sexually transmitted diseases among members of the LGBT community.
Like Heterosexual individuals, gay individuals are more likely to be monogamous when they are in a legally recognized marriage. In turn, they are less likely to be exposed to diseases.
However, the opposition claims that these studies are conducted by researchers with ulterior motives and in fact, can be made to say whatever the researchers want. In other words, the opposition claims that the studies are not valid.
Yet, many studies have shown a correlation between legalized same-sex marriage and increased overall health and well being for members of the LGBT community.
Statistics show that same-sex married couples are more likely to stay together than couples that simply live together. In fact, same-sex couples that are raising children, are more likely to stay together than heterosexual couples raising children.
In addition, there is proof that same-sex couples are significantly under-reported in the census. In fact, the census does not allow same-sex couples to list themselves as married since the federal government does not recognize same-sex marriage.
Therefore, there are no reliable statistics relating to the number of same-sex married couples, or same-sex married couples that are raising children. The statistics are probably higher than what has been reported.
In addition, heterosexual couples are raising children at a rate that is less than double that of same-sex couples raising children. In other words, there are many same-sex couples successfully raising children.
In addition, statistics show that adoptions are completed by same-sex couples at a higher percentage rate than opposite-sex couples. In fact, same-sex couples are more likely to adopt a special needs child.
According to recent statistics, around 14,000 foster children are currently being raised by same-sex couples. Statistical trends show an increase in societal acceptance for both gay adoption and gay marriage.
However, most Americans are still against same-sex marriage, while many support domestic unions or civil unions.
Legislation regarding same-sex marriage rights, began when Hawaii legalized same-sex marriage. However, Hawaii quickly overturned the legalization of gay marriage. Marriage licenses were never actually issued to same-sex couples in Hawaii.
However, there was a quick response by other states because of the possibility that gay marriage could be considered legal when one interpreted the state’s Constitution.
Currently, legislation in many US states is also being created in responses to some states legalizing same-sex marriage, while others explicitly ban it. In fact, same-sex marriage legislation is currently pending worldwide.
In general, gay marriage laws change with great frequency. For example, the state of Maine legally allowed and then prohibited gay marriage in less than six months. In general, legislation in the United States tends to ban gay marriage rights.
For example, thirty-nine states enacted some form of the Defense of Marriage Act, thereby prohibiting gay marriage rights in those states. However, some of those states do offer legal recognition of domestic partnerships and civil unions.
In fact, legislation usually prohibits the usage of the term marriage, rather than the conferment of rights on same-sex relationships. While some states refuse to recognize same-sex relationships in any form, others do.
Alabama and Florida are just two examples of states that refuse to offer any related rights to same-sex couples. However, some states did not adopt the Defense of Marriage Act and confer rights to same-sex relationships.
Many people believe that DOMA will be repealed on the basis that it discriminates against members of the LGBT community.
On the international level, many countries are creating legislation on gay marriage. In fact, many countries have recently legally recognized same-sex marriage, domestic partnerships, or same sex marriage.
However, many countries have also created legislation that explicitly forbids legal recognition of same-sex marriage or other same-sex relationships.
In the United States, The political debate about gay marriage rights began when Hawaii legalized and then quickly prohibited gay marriage. Hawaii was the first state to take either action.
In response to the legalization of gay marriage in Hawaii, many politicians began to take action to be sure that same sex marriage would not be legally recognized in their state.
In fact, when Hawaii prohibited gay marriage before any licenses were issued, a worldwide public debate about gay marriage rights would cause quick action by both lawmakers and the LGBT community.
As states began to enact amendments similar to the Defense of Marriage Act, other states responded by allowing legally recognized civil unions or domestic partnerships. In fact, Massachusetts would be the first state to legalize same sex marriage.
Political parties have responded with staunch support or opposition to the same sex marriage debate. While Democrats are generally in favor of gay marriage, Republicans are generally against the legalization of gay marriage.
However, religious affiliation also plays a part in personal opinions about same sex marriage. While the Jewish and Wicca faiths are generally accepting of LGBT rights, including same sex marriage, others are not.
The Catholic and Islamic faiths, take a strong stance against homosexuality and same sex marriage. In fact, both religions view homosexuality as a sin against God and refuse to recognize any rights, religious or otherwise, for same sex couples.
The Jewish Reform movement, has led the way in accepting members of the LGBT community.
In fact, synagogue members are very vocal in their support for gay rights, including the right for legalized same sex marriage. In addition, Jewish congregations now recognize same sex marriages and confer marriage rights upon those couples.
However, it is up to individual rabbis and congregations as to whether they perform ceremonies of confer marriage rights to the couple. The Jewish reform movement has voiced opposition to the Defense of Marriage Act and there has been many clashes between religious leaders and politicians. | <urn:uuid:cb74f695-e722-4096-8579-403af861c91b> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://marriage.laws.com/same-sex-marriage | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570741.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808001418-20220808031418-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.972185 | 2,767 | 2.96875 | 3 |
Share what you learn
UK retail employs over 3 million people if all of those individuals have the knowledge and information on how to be greener it will make a difference.
How it helps you
Sharing knowledge with your employees will improve retention as they become strong advocates for your business and its ethos, making it easier to attract good people. If your employees are committed to making positive change you are more likely to achieve your business goals and achieve all the actions in our guide.
Telling your customers and future customers what you are doing is essential to increasing your sales and getting more customers who want sustainable shopping to shop with you
ACTION: Train your employees in the six planet friendly principles and how to achieve them.
Train and upskill your employees in sustainable practices (e.g., recycling, reducing energy use, customer engagement, and reducing waste).
Clearly inform team members as to what changes you are making to the shop in the name of planet friendly shopping, and why that is so important. The more helpful your teams can be in telling customers how to be eco-friendly, the more likely they are to keep shopping with you.
Effective ways to engage your employees could include:
- Holding a session to teach them about sustainability
- Inviting your green suppliers to talk to the team
- Running all-team sustainability challenges (through Giki Zero Pro https://giki.earth or Do Nation https://www.wearedonation.com)
- Sending monthly emails to communicate sustainability updates to your team.
Where to go to find out more
Count Us In: https://www.count-us-in.org is a simple sixteen point starting point for individuals to get started – share it with your team.
The carbon literacy programme https://carbonliteracy.com is an excellent more detailed information source which helps educate your employees.
ACTION: Bring your customers on the journey
Wherever you’ve made a ‘green’ decision in your shop, put up signs or talk to your customers to tell them why you’ve made these changes and what positive impact they’ll have on the planet.
This will help customers make informed purchasing decisions and take away ideas to try at home.
If you’re not sure where to start, take a look at the packaging, marketing and home website of the green products you’re selling. Often, you’ll find information there about why their products are planet-friendly, which you could put on your signage. You could also ask your suppliers for this information.
Champion your green suppliers on your shop floor, customers want to know where their products come from.
If made by a local producer, tell their story as it will resonate well with your customers. You can invite them in to demonstrate or share the story of their products in your shop.
Finally, be careful with what you say – many claims are difficult to validate. Zara attracted bad press in 2019 when it stated on its website that all its clothing collections would be made from sustainable materials before 2025, when in fact there was no recognised definition of what a sustainable material is.
ACTION: Make sure you can communicate digitally with your customers
Using social media and online to communicate with your customers is essential and will help get you noticed for what you are doing.
Often we can have people working with us who have skills we don’t know, so if you are busy give somebody else in your team responsibility for sharing with customers.
Don’t forget customers love looking at YouTube videos so shoot little videos to share so others can learn from it.
Where to find out more
Ask your local council what courses they are running in digital skills as these are often free
Make it click https://makeitclick.learnmyway.com has lots of free resources on digital learning which you or your employees can access.
ACTION: Keep a diary of the changes which you have made and celebrate with your customers and team
As small businesses we can be so short of time that we forget to what we have done. So record key information.
How much by month are you using in electricity and gas in kWh? If you can go online and get the data by the month for the last 12 months it will take you around ½ hour and will definitely be worth it as you start to see how much less you are using.
Take some photos of your shop and your packaging so you don’t forget where you started. Do a list of all the different types of packaging you are ordering from suppliers. Estimate how much you are using each month and the cost of each item. Take some photos of your bins at bin collection time and how much rubbish you have in them.
As you implement something new or do something, share it with your team and customers in your shop, online and through social media.
In a year, you will be amazed what changes you have made and the money you have saved.
ACTION: Use your shop window to share your learnings and changes
As well as promoting your successes online to become a planet friendly retailer, make sure that your shop window clearly lets customers know the good work that you have been doing. Being able to say that shopping with you is better for the environment is a very strong and attractive statement for customers.
Do be aware of greenwashing which is when companies over promise or exaggerate their green credentials to customers. Celebrate with them what you have done and be honest and open about the things left to do.
ACTION: ‘Green’ your suppliers
Work with your suppliers who are also trying to make their business more sustainable. If this is something they haven’t yet considered, share the benefits of doing so and encourage them to make similar shifts to you. Share your customer feedback with your suppliers to help influence their design and stocking of products.
Like minded suppliers are often looking for customers who may want to trial some new concepts for them and try different products. This can be great for your customers and team to be part of something new and to have the chance to influence products and services.
What others are doing
Morrisons has pledged to be the first major retailer to be completely supplied by net zero carbon British farms by 2030. Morrisons will work with a range of experts and its 3,000 meat, fruit and vegetable farmers to design a blueprint for net zero farms to be shared across their network. | <urn:uuid:8b7093e7-2a7b-4652-a17f-ff403976c6fc> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://greenstreet.org.uk/the-planet-friendly-guide/share-what-you-learn/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570741.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808001418-20220808031418-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.958541 | 1,319 | 2.1875 | 2 |
Proposals by the Climate Change Committee (CCC), appointed to advise the government on hitting emissions targets, combined with the government’s own proposals could see some big changes in store for the lettings sector. Just over a year since the introduction of new rules demanding all rental properties meet the standards for at least the Energy Performance Certificate band E, there could be a new target to hit within the next five years. Keep reading to find out what these E
The government adjusted the terms of the model tenancy agreement in January to make sure it was easier for renters to find properties if they owned pets. Figures show that, before the changes that took place on 28th January, only 7% of landlords advertised pet-friendly lettings. Given the increase in demand for the companionship of cats and dogs in the coronavirus lockdown, the Housing Minister Christopher Pincher explained the reasons behind the decision: “We are a nation of
The lettings market is becoming increasingly competitive, making it even more important for letting agents to finetune their marketing to landlords. Data showed a drop of 12% in the number of landlord purchases in 2018, and the situation has been fairly gloomy since then. With little help for landlords who have lost revenue from cash-strapped tenants during the coronavirus pandemic, the fear is that many may drop out of the sector. But what does that mean for letting agents? | <urn:uuid:b0256269-18b5-4463-ac05-e64e406dce0e> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.executivepm.co.uk/blog/archive/2021/02 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570913.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809064307-20220809094307-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.958649 | 286 | 1.570313 | 2 |
In the Steps of Moses is an exhilarating exploration of the life of Moses and the book of Exodus.
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In the Steps of Moses is an exhilarating exploration of the life of Moses and the book of Exodus. Host David Nunn carefully traces the Biblical texts and takes us to the very places where the events happened. The Exodus stands as the iconic event of the Hebrew Scriptures, and In the Steps of Moses shows us what really happened and why this ancient story continues to change the world today. Widescreen.
"WONDERFULLY ILLUSTRATED SUMMARY of the life of Moses." - Rev. Rico Tice
"A VERY FINE TEACHING TOOL and a great inspirer of faith!" - Rt. Rev. Michael Baughen
"A REAL TREAT! David Nunn takes us through the life of Moses, not just with all the historical and geographical details, but also with the deeper, everlasting truth that is as relevant today as ever. David brings Moses to vibrant life on our screens!" - Rev. Dr. Paul Blackham
In the Steps of Moses explores the life of Moses as recorded in the book of Exodus. David Nunn, who writes, directs and presents the material, begins with the book of Genesis in order to explain how all Israelites came to Egypt and eventually became the Pharoah's slaves. Guided by the text of Exodus, Nunn shows us the places and routes the Israelites took under the leadership of Moses during their 40-year journey to the Promised Land. Telling the familiar story in the actual geographical places brings the Biblical history to life. I recommend this DVD for all church libraries. Viewing is appropriate for all ages and can be used in groups studies or viewed alone. A Biblical reference booklet in PDF format can be downloaded.
Using as a framework the iconic story told in the book of Exodus—in which God commissions Moses to free His people from slavery in Egypt—In the Steps of Moses combines historical documentary and travelogue, presenting biblical text and beautiful modern-day videography of Egypt. Host and director David Nunn has a contagious passion for his subject, reading passages with gusto and enthusiastically exploring possibilities. For instance, when Moses led the Exodus, did he take the southern route across the land, or the shorter northern alternative? Who among Moses' closest aides were at his side at the parting of the Red Sea? Would the composition of the sand support wagons and people? And what about the underwater shots in the Red Sea showing curious coral formations—some resembling wagon wheels and axles? Where was the burning bush located? Where is the real Mount Sinai where God is said to have delivered the Ten Commandments? The backdrops for Nunn's questions are such popular tourist sites as the pyramids, monasteries dating to the Middle Ages, the massive depiction of Ramses II carved into the side of a mountain, and assorted ruins—monuments of stone blasted and buried by the desert sands. Offering an engaging contemporary look at an ancient story, this is recommended.
Traveling to Egypt and Israel might not be affordable for most people, but this DVD gives a great armchair tour on the route Moses traveled. David Nunn uses Scripture to guide viewers on the path of the Exodus as he hosts this DVD.
The excellent photography shows mountains, rocks, valleys, and more that grace the area. Nunn carefully points out specific places where scriptural events took place. We see the wilderness where the Israelites wandered for 40 years and the mount from which God let Moses see the Promised Land. Nunn's narration is clear and helpful on this tour. One negative to this video is the filming of tourists walking along a few of the paths, but this is a minor issue. Recommended.
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Culinary Arts may be simply defined as the preparation, cooking and presentation of food.
However, expert chefs are expected to translate this definition to enhance the complexity,
aesthetics and nutritional value of food through their skill, creativity and passion.
The 2-year Swiss Diploma in Culinary Arts at BIHC is designed to equip students with food
product-knowledge, innovative techniques, as well as the managerial education required to
operate one’s own restaurant or other hospitality service outlets.
Possible careers post-graduation;
- Hotel and restaurant chef
- Personal chef
- Baking and Pastry Chef
- Food Service or restaurant manager
- Celebrity TV chef
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List of the Best Social Work Dissertation Topics of 2020
29 Jul 2022
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Social work is an academic discipline which is concerned with dealing issues related to an individual and his well-being with another individual, family, and the society. These issues are actually the ones that can help in enhancing the individual performance and living in the society for the betterment of the mankind.
It is a profession that needs an individual to practice and promote social change, development, empowerment, and liberation of people. In other words, it is about bringing out the struggling people from the depths of any suffering back into the light of humanity and goodness.
But, do you know what is the purpose of this social work? If not, don’t worry; many students even the ones who are pursuing do not know the answer for this. But, our experts have it answered in the following section.
The primary purpose of social work is to:
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After the mass shooting at a community college in Oregon, President Barack Obama once again took the opportunity to lecture us Americans with righteous indignation about guns in America.
“Somehow this has become routine. The reporting is routine. My response here at this podium ends up being routine. The conversation in the aftermath of it. We’ve become numb to this.”
Chris Harper Mercer, a 26-year old man, killed 10 people and wounded at least seven others at Umpqua Community College. Police killed Mercer in a standoff. Obama reacted.
Now, anytime a deranged gunman kills innocent people it is a tragedy. Period. But what has truly become “routine” is Obama expressing outrage when young white men kill but ignoring the number of blacks killing each other and others daily in cities across America. Here are just some examples from this summer in the nation’s capital - Obama’s own backyard.
On Georgia Avenue, a main route through DC, a black gunman executed a man, standing over the victim and shooting him three times. In May, a stray bullet killed a young black reporter, Tamara Gliss. Meanwhile Matthew C Shlonsky, a 23 year-old graduate of American University, was killed by gunfire getting out of a cab in DC.
But why don’t we ever see Obama jumping to the podium to extend his “thoughts and prayers, heartache and grief and anger” over this type of gun violence?
Why? The suspects and shooters are predominately black males. A DC police officer recently confided to me that most of the gun crime in DC is committed by blacks on blacks.
Gun violence in the nation’s capitol, Washington, DC, has nearly doubled since 2014.
Other predominately black cities across America (like Baltimore) have also experienced a huge rise in gun violence. A survey conducted by the Major Cities Chiefs Association (MCCA), found that four of America’s largest cities - New York, Chicago, Houston and Philadelphia — recorded a rise in homicides last year.
Where’s Obama’s press conference on the need for more gun control laws for this type of gun violence? When will America hear our first black president “offer [his] condolences to families in these circumstances”? Do these lives not matter? Or does it take a white shooter to go on a mass-shooting rampage for Obama to distort the reality about guns in the US?
Obama was right when he said that Great Britain doesn’t have the scale of gun violence that America does. But Great Britain also outlaws legal gun ownership. Naturally, as a defender of America’s right to bear arms, I have found the recent mass shootings in the US profoundly disturbing. There was the June shooting in Charleston, South Carolina by a young white man. In 2012, there was the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre in Connecticut by a young white man. And the tragic 1999 Columbine High School shooting in Colorado by two young white men.
But I am also horrified and disturbed by the homicide rates of blacks killing and being killed by guns, to which our black president offers a deafening silence. These crimes are far more frequent than the mass shootings — and just as tragic.
America doesn’t need tougher gun laws. What we need it is for Democrats to face reality and enforce the laws we already have. For the US's big problem with guns is with illegal guns. Chicago has recorded the highest number of homicides in the country, over 235 this year, and the police department has seized over 3,400 illegal firearms, but shootings continue to surge. Americans, understandably, are determined to protect themselves in their homes, schools and other places from those who shouldn’t have guns.
“We know that states with the most gun laws tend to have the fewest gun deaths,” Obama declared in his remarks following the Oregon shooting. Yet Chicago and DC have the most restrictive gun laws in America. There are no firearms sold in either city – yet homicides with illegal guns are raging out of control. When will Obama stop lying about gun violence so we can “prevent this carnage from being inflicted someplace else in America – next week, or a couple of months from now”. | <urn:uuid:d1f3fa44-c18d-4f8c-845f-84246161fb10> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/barackobama/11908543/Why-does-Barack-Obama-only-care-about-white-gun-crime.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570741.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808001418-20220808031418-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.958445 | 885 | 1.632813 | 2 |
European Green Deal
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Key legislation – July package
The European Commission has published the much-anticipated "Fit for 55" package, with a number of legislative and policy proposals to enable the EU to meet its new 2030 target - i.e. a package that is "fit for" delivering a 55% GHG reduction by 2030.
This a significant moment for the European Green Deal and the EU's efforts to lead on global climate diplomacy. What is being proposed will involve very significant changes for all sectors - in particular the energy, transport and buildings sectors.
Read our post for a quick guide on what the package includes.
Now that the “Fit for 55” package has been released, what are the key implications for corporates and the financial sector – both those based in the EU and those wishing to do business in the EU? What the Commission is proposing is nothing short of transformational change on a scale not seen before for most sectors of the economy – with a particular emphasis on the energy, transport and buildings sectors.
In this post we take a look at those implications and how the package fits with the EU’s sustainable finance agenda.
As part of the “Fit for 55” package, the European Commission have set out a proposal for a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism to protect the EU’s ambitious decarbonisation initiatives by preventing “carbon leakage” – the risk that companies based in the EU could move carbon-intensive production abroad to take advantage of less stringent climate standards or that EU products could be replaced by more carbon-intensive imports.
In this post, we take a detailed look at the proposal and what it means in practice.
The EU ETS was set up in 2005 and was the world's first international emissions trading system. The EU ETS is now into its fourth trading phase (2021-2030). It is essentially a market-based mechanism for putting a price on carbon. It has also served as inspiration for the launch of emissions trading schemes in other countries and regions – including most recently in the UK and China.
In this post, we take a look at the European Commission’s proposals for change of the EU ETS as part of the wider Fit for 55 package.
The Commission submitted a proposal to further amend the Renewable Energy Directive (RED II) as part of its Fit for 55 package. The goal of a climate-neutral EU in 2050, as now codified in the EU climate law, can only be achieved if the expansion of renewable energies in the EU is further accelerated. Proposals for RED II cover renewables targets, targets for the industrial sector, the use of green hydrogen, transparency obligations, renewable PPAs, transportation and credit systems.
For more information on the details in the proposal, read our post.
A proposal to significantly revise the Energy Taxation Directive has been published as part of the Fit for 55 package. Taxation initiatives at both EU and Member State level are an integral part of the EU’s plan, as they can help encourage more environmentally friendly and sustainable choices. The Energy Taxation Directive, which is the common framework for energy taxation in the EU, will play a central role in guiding these initiatives. Proposals include establishing a clear link between the minimum tax rates for fuels and their energy content or environmental impact and broadening the taxable base by including energy products or uses that were previously out of scope.
Read our post to find out more about the Energy Taxation Directive proposal.
The Energy Efficiency Directive (EED II) was introduced as part of the Clean Energy Package in 2019. In order to pave the Union's way to climate neutrality by 2050, the Commission has proposed various changes to the EED II, mainly increasing certain targets and making their implementation more stringent. The EED II has undergone an ambitious amendment. It is clear that the Commission intends to lay down rules to implement energy efficiency as a priority across all sectors. This key principle is now also embedded in the proposal. In parallel, the EED sets an increased overall Union-wide target for energy efficiency savings in primary and final energy consumption, as well as increased energy savings targets for individual Member States and a target rate for building renovation in the public sector.
This blog post analyses the Commission’s proposal to further amend the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED II).
Key legislation – December package
The EU Commission published the second suite of its “Fit for 55” package, with a number of legislative and policy proposals focusing on gas and hydrogen, methane emissions and buildings to enable the EU to meet its new 2030 target.
Read our post for a summary of the proposals released in December.
The proposal builds on the EU Methane Strategy 2020 and the Global Methane Pledge, which is a joint EU / US initiative launched at COP26 in which over 100 countries committed to reduce their collective methane emissions by 30% by 2030 (compared to 2020 levels). The proposed Regulation will establish a new EU legal framework for the measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) of methane emissions. The proposal would also ban venting and flaring practices, except in very limited circumstances. In addition, Member States would be required to establish mitigation plans for methane emissions from abandoned coal mines and inactive oil and fossil gas wells.
Read more detail on the proposal in our post.
The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive proposal sets an ambitious target, namely, that, as of 2030, all new buildings must be zero-emission and, as of 2027, all new ‘public’ buildings (i.e. those built for use by the public sector) must also be zero-emission. The intention is that these new buildings will consume little energy, be powered by renewables as far as possible and emit no on-site carbon emissions from fossil fuels. The proposal also includes the renovations of buildings and the setting of new EU-level minimum energy performance standards. Finally, the proposal encourages the use of electronic communications and smart technologies to ensure that buildings are able to operate efficiently.
Read more detail about the proposal in our post.
Today, fossil (mainly natural) gas accounts for about 95% of gaseous fuels in the energy mix. By 2050, the Commission wants renewable and low-carbon gases combined to cover two thirds of gaseous fuels in the energy mix and natural gas in combination with carbon capture, usage or storage (CCUS) technology to cover the remaining third.
The European Commission proposes to recast the Third Gas Directive and Regulation as part of its “Fit for 55” package, including measures to facilitate the integration of renewable and low-carbon gases, establish a framework for dedicated hydrogen infrastructure and improve security of supply.
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Tax Rates in Vietnam
As the Global Financial Crisis rumbles on, with certain reduced growth rates on the horizon for Europe and the United States, multinationals are looking elsewhere to achieve their business goals. Asia, a region riddled with wars and ineffective economic policies for much of the past century, has finally stepped into the front line of global trade and commerce. Here we look at the taxes most applicable to foreign businesses and individuals in Vietnam, i.e., corporate income tax, value-added tax, goods and service tax, standard tax on dividends and individual income tax. These rates are based on domestic laws and do not take into consideration reductions or exemptions provided by double tax treaties.
Corporate Income Tax
Vietnam’s standard corporate income tax (CIT) rate is 25 percent for both domestic and foreign-invested enterprises.
For companies involved in prospecting, exploring and mining of petroleum and gas and other rare and precious natural resources, the CIT rate ranges from 32 percent to 50 percent, depending on each special project and business establishment.
Vietnam’s Corporate Income Tax Law has a general deductibility clause that allows expenses to be deductible if they are properly substantiated, related to an enterprise’s production or trading activities, and not specifically identified as being non-deductible.
The CIT law also entitles a company to set aside 10 percent of its annual taxable income for R&D purposes if this amount is spent within the country and within five years. If a company uses less than 70 percent of the fund, uses the fund for incorrect purposes, or does not use the R&D fund within five years, then the company will have to pay the total amount of CIT exemption plus interest.
Value-added tax (VAT) is levied on the added value of most goods and services generated during the process of production, circulation and consumption in Vietnam.
There are three VAT rates: 0 percent, 5 percent and the standard rate of 10 percent. The 0 percent rate applies generally to exported goods and services, the 5 percent rate applies to 15 categories of essential goods and services, while the 10 percent rate is applicable to other goods and services.
Exemptions are applicable to 25 categories of goods and services.
The Vietnam government has abolished the tax on profit repatriation for overseas investors. Foreign investors are permitted to remit their profits annually at the end of the financial year.
Personal Income Tax
Personal income tax (PIT) is levied on the worldwide income of Vietnam residents and on Vietnam-sourced income of non-residents. Residents are defined as:
- Those living in Vietnam for 183 days or more in 12 consecutive months or in a calendar year; or
- Those having a permanent residence in Vietnam.
For residents, personal income is taxed according to seven progressive rates ranging from 3 percent to 35 percent. The PIT rate for non-residents is a flat rate of 20 percent.
There is a tax reduction of VND4 million per month or VND48 million annually for all taxpayers. In addition, the tax reduction for each dependent is pegged at VND1.6 million per month or VND19.2 million annually.
Qualified dependents include:
- Children below 18 years of age; and
- Individuals who have no income or have incomes not exceeding the prescribed level, including mature children who are studying at a university, college, professional secondary school or job-training establishment; taxpayers’ parents who are beyond working age or incapable of working; and other persons without support whom the taxpayer has to directly support.
Individual investors are required to pay 5 percent on income from dividends.
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This COVID-19 crisis has politicians, financial forecasters and celebrities invoking Darwin. Whether it is Boris Johnson to promote herd immunity, Donald Trump to save the great American economy, this is purportedly done in the interests of the survival of the human race. Others are likely invoking Darwin as a salve to block out guilt regarding the thousands dying while the invoker is comfortably ensconced in luxurious social isolation. Some may invoke Darwin to make sense of the impossible choices we have forced on our healthcare workers when they run out of ventilators. The general message is that it is natural to sacrifice the weak to strengthen and evolve the human species. What they are actually referencing is Social Darwinism, a distortion and hijacking of evolutionary theory that was debunked in the early 20th century.
The theory of evolution has evolved significantly since Darwin. Even if it had not, there are several things that these invokers do not seem to understand.
The Fuel of Evolution
The first is that the fuel of evolutionary advance and survival is diversification or “deviation from the norm,” not survival of the fittest. The more differences or variations among the species, the greater the directional choices available for evolutionary advances. Human evolutionary advances, such as the development of language, happened when there was a relaxation of natural selection. The more choices, the more likely there will be a choice more fitting for the changing context and challenges to survival. This is especially important when the challenges are unexpected or disruptive. This is when we need choices that are furthest from the average or typical, because life is far from the norm. Whether we are talking about the evolution of our actual collective genetic make-up, our markets, or our social practices, the way forward is not the average, majority or currently popular; it is at the edge or margins. Our survival is dependent on supporting and including difference and variation. Monocultures do not survive; they can be felled by a single threat.
Who is the Fittest?
The next misunderstanding seems to be what is meant by “fittest,” when we talk about “survival of the fittest.” Most people, with any understanding of evolution, have heard the message that fitness does not refer to strength but to the ability to adapt. It isn’t the bullies or those with other forms of might, wealth, or security; they have far less impetus to adapt. Adaptation is prompted by difficult situations, not by comfort or complacency. People with wealth and power are cushioned from hardship and pressures to adapt. Their resourcefulness is rusty, their responsive resilience has atrophied. Large predators are also the first to face extinction.
Who are the weak?
If fitness or adaptability are at one end of the spectrum, what is meant by weakness? Logically this would imply lack of flexibility, but there is more to the misapplication of the theory of evolution. The invokers of Social Darwinism seem to imply that there is a logical value system associated with their interpretation of the theory; that the people they see as weak are less valuable to the survival of the species. That “the weak” are a necessary but acceptable sacrifice for the good of the whole.
There are many flaws in this logic, not to mention the misidentification of “the weak,” and the cold calculated plotting of human fate. However, the argument seems to accept the premise that we are a collective species, that we are not only talking about the survival of individuals but survival of our race, nation or society. This premise would lead us to ask who is of value to our survival, in a long-term systemic sense. Several authors have already made the valid argument that the polluters and exploitative robber barons threaten the human race and are of less (if not negative) value to the survival of the species.
I would argue that there are even deeper reasons. Why do more intelligent and evolved animal communities valiantly protect their vulnerable young and old; moving them to the protected center when they are under threat? Most humans understand the value of investing in our future by protecting the defenseless young. Many cultures understand the importance of preserving the wisdom and knowledge provided only through a long lifetime of experience, by our old.
A matter of survival
I would assert that we need fragility and vulnerability in our lives. We need people who have experienced struggle, people with a variety of different and uncommon needs to help us design our world. If we respect and include others who are fragile, we are compelled to create a more generous and kinder society, a society that will treat us kindly when we are at our weakest, when we are struggling. People who have difficulty with or can’t use our current systems are needed to move us forward, most innovations we take for granted today were catalyzed by the desire to circumvent a barrier experienced due to a disability. It is the people at the margins of our society that are our stress testers, they provide the early warning signs of the things that will go wrong. They also have the most compelling reasons for innovation.
We need fragility and vulnerability in our society for our society to survive. Caring about people who are vulnerable compels us to create the conditions for surviving when we are vulnerable. This compunction gives us a larger safety net, especially in times of unexpected and disruptive hardship. The reasons we are unprepared for this crisis are because we devalued, marginalized and stopped caring for our vulnerable. The major thing that will extend this crisis is ignoring the jagged edges of our society and assuming everyone has access to water, has a home to shelter in, has room for social distancing, and has resources to wait this out. What will make it unliveable is ignoring the needs of all the workers we have dehumanized and made invisible but that we depend upon to make our communities run. What will force us into impossible choices is our unwillingness to call on the people who think they are valuable and strong to prove their value to our society, and apply their power to benefit our species and our world as a whole.
As we prospered as a society we robbed and dismantled the commons. We lost sight of the edge, the periphery, the margins of our human scatter-plot. Science lost sight of the outliers and weak signals. Markets ignored needs without economies of scale and without large customer bases. Media ignored anything that wasn’t popular. Politics focused on the majority and the largest number of votes. Most dangerous to our survival, we are now misidentifying and willing to sacrifice “the weak.” In these times, and to prepare for the next inevitable crisis, to thrive and not just survive the turbulence, our most valuable people are the people that we have miss-labelled the “weak,” the people with lived experience of that vulnerable edge. | <urn:uuid:32e2f72a-15b5-4706-a3e0-71a74a5e26ae> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://idrc.ocadu.ca/ideas/its-time-to-drop-darwinism-and-listen-to-darwin-and-his-successors-on-human-evolution/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570913.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809064307-20220809094307-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.959634 | 1,407 | 2.578125 | 3 |
A good choice if you want the best of both worlds. Composite makes a beautiful worktop. It is made of 94% quartz minerals and, aesthetically, has the look of a genuine natural product.
Pulverised granite is mixed with an artificial resin adhesive and cast in moulds. Contrary to natural stone and marble, the surface is completely sealed, preventing fats and other substances from penetrating the material and causing stains. In other words, you get the exclusive look of natural stone and innovation’s effective product features, in one worktop.
What is composite?
Composite is both a natural and a man-made material. It consists of 94% quartz, which is pulverised and mixed with a laboratory-designed resin adhesive and, in some cases, pigments. When the compound is heated and compressed into a mould, the resulting product is extremely hard with a completely sealed surface.
DFI-Geisler sells composites produced by Europe’s leading manufacturers, including Spanish Cosentino. They were the first to develop the material in 1990 and, today, they market their product under the name of Silestone®.
Read more about composite board in general and about Cosentino’s composite in particular at silestone.com. You will find plenty of inspiration here.
What is Hybriq+?
An innovative generation of surfaces composed from a hybrid formulation. A new high-performance blend of premium minerals, quartz and recycled glass.
All Silestone colours with HybriQ+ technology are manufactured using 100% renewable energy and 99% recycled water. They contain a minimum of 20% recycled materials, such as glass, making the product more sustainable by reusing waste.
*Minor repairs such as edge damage can be carried out by a trained professional.
Composite is available in three thicknesses. And because this is a moulded material, it is possible to manufacture worktops as thin as 12 mm. This opens up potential for a range of unique kitchen designs, with the material’s solid look providing a fascinating contrast to the thickness of the composite.
• 12 mm
• 20 mm
• 30 mm
Due to its sealed surface, the worktop is quick and easy to clean with a soft cloth wrung out in warm water. If you spill on the surface, you can simply wipe up without worrying about stains or hygiene. Even fats, such as butter and margarine, will never damage a composite worktop. On the other hand, the surface is colder than, for instance, laminate, Corian® or solid wood. However, this makes it a good working surface for baking. The dough won’t stick to the cool surface.
As with all other materials, we recommend using trivets and table mats for hot dishes and pans. Extreme heat may cause discolouration to the surface of the composite. And this cannot be removed.
Although composite worktops are produced in a mould, they are subsequently treated in the same way and on exactly the same machines as natural stone and marble. We can therefore turn various edges for your worktop. Some worktops are polished to give a smooth, glossy surface; others are delivered with a flat-polished surface for a more natural look.
Colours and textures
There are no less than 60 different colours of composite to choose from. You can select a natural tone or maybe a bright colour for your modern, daring kitchen design. DFI-Geisler has a broad selection of the most popular colours on stock, but other colours can be ordered with a slightly longer delivery time.
Quality description of Fusion composite stone
This quality description defines when irregularities in Fusion composite stone are grounds for complaint.
Due to the manufacturing process, a few irregularities may occur which are highlighted here.
Fitting the sink
There are three different ways of fitting a sink in your composite worktop. If you choose a Silestone® surface, solid-cast, polished sinks are available in some of the most popular colours and you can select a sink in the same material as the worktop, with no rim between worktop and sink.
The sink is at the same level as the worktop and the join between the two is filled with silicone.
The sink is fitted so that half of the cross-section of the worktop is visible.
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Kathmandu, June 21: As the world celebrates International Yoga Day on Monday, Nepal Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli claimed that yoga originated in his country, not India.
Oli also repeated his controversial claim that Lord Rama was born in Nepal. Lord Ram Not Indian but Nepali, Real Ayodhya Located in Nepal, Says Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli
“Much before the existence of India as a nation, yoga was and has been practiced in Nepal,” Oli said in his address on the International Yoga Day.
“Yoga did not originate in India. When yoga was discovered, India was not constituted. There was no country like India because there were several fringe states when yoga came into practice in Nepal. So Yoga originated in Nepal or around Uttarakhand…,” he added.
“We never gave credit to our sages who discovered yoga… we always talked about this or that professors and their contributions.
“We could not put our claim rightly. We could not take it across the globe. Indian Prime Minister (Narendra) Modi made it famous by proposing to celebrate International Yoga Day on the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere. Then it got international recognition.”
Oli, who had earlier stirred up controversy by saying that Lord Rama was born in Madi area, known as Ayodhyapuri, in Nepal’s Chitwan district, not in India’s Ayodhya, and had ordered construction of huge temples of Lord Ram, Sita, Laxman and others there, stood by his claims.
“Ayodhyapuri was in Nepal. Balmiki Ashram was also in Nepal near Ayodhyapuri. Sita died in Devghat which is in Nepal, close to Ayodhyapuri and Balmiki Ashram,” he said.
Oli also said that Nepal is the land of famous sages and Maharshis like Patanjali, Kapilmuni, Charak among others.
Several other sages were born in Nepal, studied and researched ayurveda for centuries, he said, adding that “the study of Himalayan herbs cannot be carried out from Banaras (Varansi)”.
He claimed that after research of various kinds of herbs was conducted in the Himalayas, and these were later taken to Varanasi.
“Famous sages like Vishwamitra were born in Nepal, they developed several Mantras in our land,” said Oli, adding that this was the same sage Vishawmitra, who offered various kinds of education to Lord Rama and Laxman in Nepal in ancient times.
“All these historic and religious facts were distorted in the history but need to be corrected… we have to rewrite the new history. We should not hesitate to speak the truth because we know the facts, and history. No one can divert or distort history and civilisation,” he asserted.
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By Michael Haske
The ghosts of World War II continue to surface in remote corners of the globe.
Decades after the war in North Africa ended, another reminder of the early and uncertain days in that theater came to the attention of the media and excited historians with a snapshot of a pilot’s ordeal in the unforgiving Egyptian desert where he was forced to land a crippled fighter plane.
In May 2012, a Polish oil company worker happened upon the remains of a Curtiss P-40 Kittyhawk fighter, an American-built aircraft probably provided to Great Britain through lend-lease assistance as one of the frontline aircraft of the Royal Air Force during the North African campaign. The plane was believed to have been lost on June 28, 1942, when it was forced to land in the Sahara as its pilot, Flight Sergeant Dennis Copping, was ferrying the P-40 from one base to another for repairs to its landing gear that would not retract.
How Did The Crash Occur?
The arid desert climate preserved the plane remarkably well, and its discovery nearly 70 years after it was lost conjured up memories of the desperate fighting that had taken place in the spring and summer of 1942 as the Panzer Army Afrika under German Field Marshal Erwin Rommel pushed the British and Commonwealth forces of the Eighth Army steadily across miles of territory toward the Egyptian frontier.
By the end of the summer, the British, under their new commander, General Bernard L. Montgomery, were marshaling their forces for a counterstrike against Rommel. The resulting Battle of El Alamein commenced in October 1942 and produced a resounding Allied victory, one of the turning points in the war against Nazi Germany. The ordeal of Flight Sergeant Copping may have resulted from an effort to get all available British aircraft into fighting shape for the coming offensive.
According to military historian Andy Saunders during an interview with CNN, 24-year-old Flight Sergeant Copping apparently got lost and began flying in the wrong direction while a fellow RAF pilot of 260 Squadron tried to no avail to get his attention and correct his course. After Copping failed to recognize his error, the plane ran out of fuel and made a rough landing. The plane sustained some damage, its propeller and nose torn away and landing gear collapsed. A glimpse into the cockpit reveals surprisingly little interior damage. Instruments remain intact, and the aircraft frame appears structurally sound.
Slim Chance for Survival
Copping apparently survived for a while. Among the evidence that supports this contention is a parachute stretched to provide shade, indicating that he initially remained with the plane and tried to protect himself from the brutal Saharan sun.
“The parachute gives him shelter and a means to be identified from the air,” said Saunders. “The guy also would have had a little silver signaling mirror to attract passing aircraft and a pistol with a limited number of flares. His chances of survival were not good.”
RAF pilots typically flew without much in the way of rations. With the plane’s radio likely broken and little or no food and water, Copping may have eventually concluded that his only chance for survival was to walk away from the wreckage toward where he thought help might be found. No human remains have been located to date, and even today, the likelihood that those of Copping will be found seems remote. | <urn:uuid:44fa338e-ef2a-4e3f-b5fe-7a729719f5c2> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://warfarehistorynetwork.com/from-saharas-heart-unearthing-a-curtiss-p-40-kittyhawk/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573118.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817213446-20220818003446-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.975341 | 682 | 3.65625 | 4 |
When it comes to note taking apps, there are basically two 800-pound gorillas in the market—Evernote and OneNote. Both of them follow diametrically opposed philosophies. But only one of them will work hand-in-glove with your brain. The other will grind against your brain and make you operate below your potential. So, which one is it?
OneNote tries to mimic the organisation of physical notebooks. Like physical notebooks, OneNote notebooks are organised into multiple sections, which in turn are organised into multiple pages. However, unlike physical notebooks, each page in OneNote can be further indented into sub-pages. Also, you can collate sections into groups, and within a group, you can nest sub-groups. Personally, I started with OneNote. I carefully organised my notes into hierarchies that are implemented by thoughtful planning of sections, pages, sub-pages, groups, nest sub-groups and so on. Over time, as I accumulated more and more information, my hierarchy got more and more complicated. Eventually, any personal efficiency gained from using OneNote collapsed under the weight of extreme complexity of the hierarchies. It took me longer and longer to work out where in the complex web of hierarchies a piece of information belongs to.
That’s the problem with OneNote.
The human brain does not store information in terms of hierarchy. Unfortunately, that is exactly how OneNote is designed to store information. So, if you use OneNote, you’re in effect forcing your brain to work in a way that is incompatible with how it works.
The human brain ‘stores’ information by using mental associations. For example, you may associate an ‘apple’ to both ‘fruit’ and ‘health’. There’s no way a hierarchy can represent mental associations in your brain. In a hierarchical structure, a node cannot exist in multiple places simultaneously in order to approximate the mental associations in your brain. You can write programming code to allow that to happen, but there’s no way you can model that in 2-D on a piece of paper without seeing incomprehensible mess of crisscrossing lines. And your brain definitely cannot store that mess.
And that’s the reason why OneNote is making me more and more inefficient. If there can be multiple mental associations for one single piece of information, where in the hierarchy can you store it? If you have heaps of information, each with multiple mental associations, very soon you will lose track of where they are stored in the hierarchy. Sure, you can do a search, but sometimes, you may still not find what you want.
Evernote, on the other hand, stores information in a much flatter structure. Instead of using hierarchy to organise your notes, it uses “tags” (by the way, OneNote also uses the same word, “tags”, with completely different meaning). Basically, you can think of tags as mental associations. So, if you have a piece of information about apples, you can tag it with the “fruit” and “health” keywords.
So, what keyword should you use for a tag? There are two basic criteria:
- The keyword should be the first thing that comes to your mind as a mental association. If you have to take a while to deliberate on a keyword, it is most likely not the correct one. Remember, you will be using tags to recall information in your notes quickly. If you have to take time to think about the keywords, then this thinking process will slow you down.
- You must be able to associate the keywords with the information consistently. It doesn’t matter if a keyword is a technically correct association as long as you will associate it consistently in the future. For example, a carrot is technically not a vegetable because it a root. But if you always associate carrots with vegetables, and this is always the first thing that comes to your mind whenever you think of carrots, then you should use “vegetable” as the tag’s keyword.
Do not hesitate to use multiple tags for a single piece of information. After all, this is how your brain works.
Do I use Evernote?
Needless to say, I stopped using OneNote. The natural choice will be to switch to Evernote. But I don’t like its subscription pricing model. I don’t like the idea of having to pay regularly to use a piece of software. Not only that, the subscription pricing model makes me vulnerable to future price hikes. That happened in June 2016 when Evernote announced changes to its pricing plan and limit the use of its free-tier service. Many of its users were worried as a result.
Which note-taking software do I use instead?
I’ve searched high and low for an alternative to Evernote that is comparable in features and allows me to use the tagging functionality to create mental associations.
The software that I recommend is Notebooks (iPhone/iPad, macOS). In terms of features, it has most of what Evernote provides. In fact, I see it as a serious Evernote contender with a much preferred pricing model- pay once, use forever. It has a similar tagging facility called “context”. You can organise your information both ways- hierarchy and context. Also, you can choose to sync with DropBox. For those privacy conscious people who don’t want to sync to any third-party cloud services, you can sync with your own WebDAV server or even with your Mac or other iOS devices directly. | <urn:uuid:a24bed41-1466-4718-9325-1e537bcb17dc> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://estrategypro.com/evernote-vs-onenote/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570741.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808001418-20220808031418-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.931952 | 1,171 | 2.203125 | 2 |
Health is one of the things one should take a good care of. As you age, your health will not be as stable as you were young. Every bad habits you took when you were young will get back to you in a negative note and you don’t want that. However, you can always get yourself an insurance to make sure that everything would be under your control. Thanks to Medicare for giving this benefit for an elderly like you.
Medicare provides their consumers the coverage info in which they could use in order to check the status of their insurance. If you are an insured by Medicare, you know that your health will be watched well and that you can save money, which you need for much more essential matters. In terms of using your coverage info to check for your insurance status in Medicare, you only need a computer and internet access, your Medicare Number and follow these tips:
Step By Step Guide:
- Visit this site by clicking on this link www.mycoverageinfo.com
- First of all enter your PIN number in the blank fields and click on “Continue”.
- You have to complete the coming up steps to acquire the required task.
- On the next pages you must have agent number, policy number, effective date of policy, premium and coverage amount.
- You must know about the loan number and insurance company name.
- After logging into the account you can check your insurance status.
Your health is essential, so it is not too late to take care of it. Visiting your doctor in a regular manner could need you to get more money. However, if you are old enough and don’t have work to support yourself, considering Medicare would be best. | <urn:uuid:71482ae3-c515-431e-af07-8666ad9492b3> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://dealnguide.com/www-mycoverageinfo-com-use-my-coverage-info-to-check-your-insurance-status/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570913.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809064307-20220809094307-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.969587 | 360 | 1.679688 | 2 |
Cyclical Vs Defensive Stocks - How to choose stocks for investing?
Not every one of us is an investment guru like Warren Buffett. But we can always strive to become one if we have the knowledge and use the right strategy. Even great investors go wrong at times, but if you know to mitigate risk and thereby reduce your loss, you win over the situation. As an investor in the share market, it is very essential to be aware of different kind of stocks. Stock picking is a very crucial thing in one’s investment journey. Investors tend to invest in cyclical vs. non cyclical stocks depending on their necessity and risk appetite. One should never be too attached to investments; only a logical and rational decision backed by proper research will help you. Investing is an art and patience is very crucial while investing in the share market.
When you invest your money in a company’s share, you should know what factors affect the stock’s performance. There are various macro and microeconomic factors that contribute to the growth of the company. A proper research about the economy, industry, etc. has to be done before investing in a stock. Investing in a stock after taking into account the economic situation is considered as ‘’top-down approach”. The other type of approach is called as ‘’bottom-up approach’’ wherein the company, its background, financial strength, etc. is examined first and then the sector/industry is analyzed and lastly, the economy is reviewed.
The longer the period you stay invested, the probability of getting better risk adjusted returns is more. If you are not aware of how to choose stocks and also don’t have time, you can take the guidance of research experts and equity advisors to take the right investment decision. Never take any decision based on hearsay as you will end up in losses. Have a proper understanding of the goals, your risk appetite, investment avenues and then buy shares. Continuous monitoring of your portfolio alone will help you in the long run as you should be up to date on how each and every stock is performing in your portfolio. Let us learn about cyclical stocks and defensive stocks in this article.
What are Cyclical Stocks?
Cyclical stocks perform in accordance to the performance of the economy. When the economy grows, these stocks tend to give better returns while there is recession in the economy, these stocks deliver negative returns. Let us look at a simple example to understand this. When the economy is in the pink of health, people start spending money in buying home, car, etc. This will result in improving the sectors like real estate, automobiles. As demand increases, the sales of these companies increase, thereby providing high returns.
Cyclical stocks have a high beta which simply means that they are highly volatile. These stocks are associated with high risk and high returns as well. They outperform the market during a bull run and underperform the market during a bear phase. If you are a high risk taker and your intention is high returns, you choose to buy these stocks. Extra caution is necessary while choosing to invest in cyclical stocks as nobody can really predict when there will be an economic upturn or downturn. In a nutshell, these stocks either give high returns or give negative returns.
What are Defensive Stocks?
Defensive stocks are not affected by the performance of economy. They provide regular dividend income. These stocks help you to protect your investments during times of recession. If you are a very conservative investor whose main priority is safety, then you can choose to invest in defensive stocks. You cannot expect extraordinary returns from defensive stocks as they simply function as safe haven stocks. If you are a newcomer to the market, you can start investing in these stocks in the initial phase as volatility is less and these stocks won’t give you sleepless nights. Defensive stocks give stable returns at all times irrespective of the economy’s performance.
An investor’s portfolio should have a mix of both cyclical and defensive stocks and only this will help in mitigating risk and reduce loss.
Cyclical vs. Defensive Stock:
|Features||Cyclical Stocks||Defensive Stocks|
|Performance||Dependent on economy||Independent of economy|
|Beta||Higher than 1||Lower than 1|
|Risk||High risk||Low risk|
|Volatility||Highly volatile||Not volatile|
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Research suggests that the orign of this name is from the Heraldic Breton name 'Camphir' which was originally introduced into England in the 18th Century as Chamier, and was also known as De Champs. The family were prominent in both Ireland and Madras (India) but seem to have continually anglisized their name to avoid the French association, in the Napoleonic period, 1796 - 1815. The family were originally Huguenot, fleeing France in 1700s. A Martyn Camphin (as spelt) was an emigrant to the USA in April 1847.The first recorded spelling of the family name is shown to be that of Daniel Chaumier. which was dated 1621, Killed in defense of Montauban. during the reign of King Louis XIII of France. 1610 - 1643. Surnames became necessary when governments introduced personal taxation. In England this was known as Poll Tax. Throughout the centuries, surnames in every country have continued to "develop" often leading to astonishing variants of the original spelling.
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Can the mobile phone signal jammer interfere with the base station's signal?
With the progress of society and the development of high technology, people's standards are getting higher and higher. Nowadays, mobile phones have become a habit of people. For elementary and middle school students, playing with mobile phones for a long time may affect their eyesight, and more seriously, neglect their study.
Since the advent of cell phone signal jammers, they have been trusted by examination rooms, schools, prisons, and other institutions. In fact, mobile phone signal jammers are no longer a new thing abroad, and have begun to be sold in the domestic market in recent years. The cell phone signal blocker only interferes with lower cell phone signals, so it will not affect mobile base stations and other electronic devices. Now many primary and middle school students are holding mobile phones one by one, some are addicted to games, some are addicted to novels and so on. It is even more necessary for school exams. Baidu has all the answers. If everyone used their mobile phones to plagiarize during the exam, it would violate the purpose and significance of the exam!
In the face of mobile phone signal shielding, we should treat it rationally and scientifically. The working principle of the cell phone signal jammer is to send out a specific signal to wake up, block or interfere with the signal between the mobile phone and the base station, so that the mobile phone has no signal or cannot find the network service, and the mobile phone sending and receiving text messages will also become garbled. Unable to recognize the original text message.
In fact, signal jammers generally do not affect the signal of the base station, so there is no need to worry, and no one will consider interfering with other people's signals.
The mobile phone jammer scans from the low end of the forward channel to the high end at a certain speed during the working process. This scanning speed can cause garbled interference in the message signal received by the mobile phone, causing the mobile phone to fail to detect the normal microwave signal data sent from the base station. In a certain range, the mobile phone cannot establish a connection with the base station, and the mobile phone appears as a search network, no signal, no service system, etc., so that it cannot be used. The purpose of disabling the mobile phone is achieved. Its operating frequency is: 869~94MHz; 825~ 960MHz; 1805~1880MHz and 1900~l990MHz, etc. The operating frequency bands are CDMA800, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900.
When the mobile phone leaves the range of the jammer, it can be fully restored to normal use. The electrical signal sent by the mobile phone jammer is undoubtedly an electromagnetic signal, but this kind of jammer will never have any equipment to communicate with it, and it will never be able to form a sudden change signal. In other words, this signal will always be in a relatively static state. , It will not interfere with other electrical equipment, and it is harmless to the human body. | <urn:uuid:f63403c3-887c-460d-9738-ac07134e3f78> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.dojammer.com/interfere-base-station-signal.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570913.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809064307-20220809094307-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.947835 | 637 | 2.21875 | 2 |
Originally published June 27, 2012
|LRO mosaic created by and merged with the Minsk color image by Maurice Collins, New Zealand
I was wrong. In the June 23 LPOD I wrote that it was remarkable that the color boundaries on Mare Imbrium persist even though there is no morphological evidence for different lava flows. I had looked for differences in the flows on the LRO QuickMap but its high Sun angles made it difficult to see any small topographic features that might exist. By coincidence, Maurice then sent me an LRO mosaic he had assembled of the area around Helicon and Le Verrier craters in northwestern Imbrium, with Prom. Laplace at upper left. After only a few seconds looking at this lower Sun view I noticed that there was small scale roughness on some of the mare surfaces. Quickly comparing with the Minsk Miracle Imagers LPOD I realized that the rougher textured surface seemed to occur on the younger, blue flows. I asked Maurice to combine the Minsk color with the LRO mosaic and presto, today's LPOD resulted. Even at this reduced scale (65%) I think the rougher texture is visible in many places within the blue - the full resolution enhanced excerpt from the northwest corner shows a little better the rough blue surface. Lava flow surfaces are rough on the meters to perhaps ten meter scale, but micrometeorite bombardment smoothes out such rough surfaces as seen on the faintly red flows. Some interesting geologic relations are suggested by this image. At 1 the blue flows stop against the base of a mare ridge that rises about 160 m, a topographic barrier. The shallow, nearly rimless crater at 2 could be a volcanic collapse pit but the fact that it does have 25 m high rim suggests that it may be an impact crater formed on the red lavas and was nearly buried by the subsequent blue ones. The rille at 3 becomes narrower and shallower near the front of the blue flow - was part of it covered by the blue? Now look down at Helicon (H) and Le Verrier (LV). The latter is surrounded by a well preserved continuous ejecta blanket; H isn't. The blue lavas covered at least some of H's nearby ejecta (and earlier red lavas may have too. The blue lavas also seem to embay and surround the western ejecta of LV, suggesting that the blue may have been emplaced after LV formed. But it isn't completely certain - LV ejecta may be on top of the blue meaning that the crater is younger than the latest lavas in this area. This is a nice example of how the Earth-based, amateur color image and the orbital black and white one each become more informative when considered with the other.
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The St Willibrord Project, Patron Saint of Luxembourg and the First Apostle of the Netherlands, is an international multi agency project between County Carlow and Echternach, Luxembourg, coordinated from the Irish side by Carlow County Museum on behalf of our parent body Carlow County Council. St Willibrord is one of the most important Saints in Europe having spent twelve years in county Carlow being trained and ordained before he led a mission to the continent in AD 690.
In June 2017, the Right Reverend Michael Burrows, Bishop of Cashel, Waterford, Lismore, Ferns, Ossory and Leighlin, with the Most Reverend Denis Nulty, Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin, accompanied by Cllr. John Murphy, Cathaoirleach of Carlow County Council, lead a joint ecumenical diocesan pilgrimage of nearly sixty people from Carlow to Echternach to partake in the UNESCO World Heritage Status annual ‘hopping procession’ in honour of St Willibrord. This procession takes place on the Tuesday after Pentecost/ Whit Sunday.
On Monday June 4th, His Excellency Mr Peadar Carpenter, Ireland’s Ambassador to Luxembourg, welcomed the group to Luxembourg. Cllr Murphy, Cathaoirleach, on behalf of the group, thanked Ambassador Carpenter for meeting us and for all the assistance he provided the group in advance and during the visit. Later that afternoon the group received a special welcome to Echternach in the Town Hall from Mayor Yves Wengler and Members of Echternach Council. They hosted the group in the same room that they also welcomed President Mary McAleese to their town during her 2009 state visit.
That evening the Basilica of St Willibrord hosted a prayer service led by Archbishop Augustine Kasujja, Papal Nuncio to Luxembourg, and at which the Litany of St Willibrord was sung in German. It was during this service that the Most Reverend Jean-Claude Hollerich, Archbishop of Luxembourg (now Cardinal) presented the specially commissioned Relic of St Willibrord to Bishop Denis Nulty, Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin, to honour the historical links between the town of Echternach and County Carlow. Cathaoirleach Murphy and Bishops Burrows and Nulty are humbled and delighted that the people of Echternach saw fit to honour our 1,300 years of heritage.
St Willibrord has appeal across the many Christian communities particularly for Roman Catholics, Anglican and Old Catholics. Through the mists of time his Carlow connection, for the most part had been forgotten, but through academic research by Professor Dáibhí Ó Cróinín, Department of History, NUI Galway, over the past forty years this connection has been re-established. In 2002 Henri, the Grand Duke of Luxembourg paid a state to Ireland and 2009 President Mary McAleese as part of her state visit to Luxembourg visited Echternach and spoke of the connection. Since then, an active relationship has developed between organisations in both Carlow and Echternach in particular between the Willibrordus-Bauverein, who coordinate the procession, and Carlow County Museum, operated by Carlow County Council.
Although Willibrord is relatively unknown in Ireland, much devotion and religious festivals are held to this day in his honour in Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. The most famous is an annual hopping procession, a dance that dates back to, if not predates St Willibrord’s lifetime. The hopping procession takes place annually on the Tuesday after Pentecost Sunday and sees thousands of people descending on Echternach to partake along with dozens of Cardinals, Archbishops and Bishops from across Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg and the Netherlands.
On Tuesday June 6th, after 8am Mass the assembled clergy lead the Relic of St Willibrord out from the Basilica of St Willibrord into the adjoining square of the secondary school where thousands have gathered. A large group walking the route of the procession recite the Litany of St Willibrord and they are followed by members of the local fire service who carry the Relic of St Willibrord along the route of the procession. They in turn are followed by over 10,000 people hopping from their left to right foot in his honour. In 2017 the procession was made up of thirty-nine hopping groups all led by a marching band who all play the exact same tune for people to hop to.
2017 they led out in typical Irish rainy weather, which the procession rarely gets! However, according to Alain Muller, Willibrordus-Bauverein, and Carlow’s excellent chaperone for the visit, said the Irish were not to blame for the rain, but being credited for the sunshine that came out when the Carlow pilgrims began to undertake their historical first hopping procession. The Presentation Band and the hopping Carlow pilgrims received a warm welcome from the many thousands who lined the streets to watch the procession, being applauded on many occasions. The group was joined by a number of people, also hopping for the first time, who had heard of an open invitation to join with the Carlow pilgrims. After one kilometre of hopping the group then entered the Basilica, hopping down the side aisle, down into the crypt under the alter and past St Willibrord’s remains. Upon remerging from the Basilica, the historic first hopping procession for the Carlow group ended with all invigorated by the procession and the spirit of St Willibrord. While it was a short pilgrimage, four days in total, all who travelled enjoyed the experience and have a deeper understanding of St Willibrord and an appreciation for how important he to the people of Luxembourg. For Pierre Kauthen, former President of the Willibrordus-Bauverein, it was a realisation of a dream to have a group from not only Ireland but from Carlow to partake in the procession.
Cllr. John Murphy, Cathaoirleach of Carlow County Council, was joined on the pilgrimage by Cllr. Fergal Browne, Chairperson of Carlow County Museum; Martin Nevin, Board of Carlow County Museum; Pat Delaney, Director of Services and Dermot Mulligan, Museum Curator. Louise Doyle, Tully’s Travel, Carlow Town, coordinated the logistics of the group travelling safely to Luxembourg.
On Saturday June 24th, 2017, the Walk With Willibrord saw the Relic of St Willibrord being brought to its permanent home in the Cathedral of the Assumption, Carlow Town. The Relic was walked from St Laserian’s Cathedral, Old Leighlin, to the Cathedral of the Assumption via the Barrow Way. | <urn:uuid:f31e6d5b-37a1-4c19-a741-149216ea009c> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://carlowmuseum.com/projects/hopping-procession-in-echternach-luxembourg-2017/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570913.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809064307-20220809094307-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.947881 | 1,417 | 1.5 | 2 |
Just few days ago VMware has announced the completely new powerful solutions called as vSphere+ and vSAN+. This are addition to your existing vSphere environments & provides more insight & visibility. VMware vSphere+ and vSAN+ is a SaaS product which combines private cloud with public cloud. In this post we will see on How vSphere+ is different than regular vSphere.
VMware vSphere is very commonly used solution for server virtualization which gives you complete new functionality for server deployment, configuration , management & high availability. In simple vSphere environment you will see everyone is using ESXi hosts & vCenter Server. You all are already aware what is ESXi host & what is vCenter Server so we don’t spend time into it.
Nowadays most companies have their vSphere infrastructure scattered or you can say distributed across various remote locations. Every location has vCenter Server to manage local vSphere environment. Problem here is that due to distributed environment sometimes it become difficult for IT Teams to login & check all vCenter Servers for their health, Inventory & status. IT team lacks end to end visibility into vSphere environment. It also becomes difficult for them to maintain the same configuration across the environments.
Now to solve this problem VMware has announced the vSphere+.
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Below you can see the simple architecture of vSphere+ environment:
Building upon the advanced technology within the latest version of vSphere Enterprise Plus edition, vSphere+ provides access to a wide selection of cloud services and centralizes management through the VMware Cloud Console. Workloads remain on-premises, running on ESXi hosts orchestrated by vCenter instances, just like traditional vSphere today. But now vCenter can connect to the Cloud Console through a VMware cloud gateway, allowing metadata to be collected and used to centrally manage the entire distributed vSphere+ estate.
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In day to day work of VM admins there is always situation when they are unable to find or connect to specific vCenter, any object is missed from maintaining inventory, struggling to keep up same configuration across the environment & lifecycle management.
So with the vSphere+ most of problems can be easily resolved where VM admins can easily have access to each & every vCenter Server through cloud console. They can easily see all the inventory objects using Global inventory in cloud console. VM admins can easily perform upgrades of vCenter server with minimal downtime & maintain same configuration across the environment. So all in all vSphere+ is very useful which can be utilized by organizations to overcome this challenges.
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Before commencing his address to the crowd assembled in the King’s Hall of the Sheraton hotel in Tel Aviv, Labor and Social Services Minister Meir Cohen gently remarked that the gathering was in a closed room. No one took the hint, and nearly everyone was barefaced, without a mask. The occasion was the national day of Thailand, hosted by Ambassador Pannabha Chandraramya.
Once the formalities were over, the ambassador and Cohen quickly set an example and put their masks back on, but none of the guests seemed inclined to do the same, although hotel staff had been meticulous in checking green passes.
Thailand and Israel established diplomatic relations in June 1954, and both the ambassador and Cohen commented on the friendly and cooperative longevity. The ambassador also mentioned that 25,000 Thai agricultural workers have contributed to Israel’s economy, and are central to Israel’s agricultural development. Thailand and Israel cooperate on many other levels, including R&D, technological innovation, water management, medicine, education, culture and tourism.
Israel ranks in third place in the number of tourist entries to Thailand, and because Thailand now has open borders, a lot more Israelis are expected to vacation there. The close relations between the two countries grow stronger from year to year, she said.
Cohen also commented on the close relations between the two countries, especially during the COVID pandemic, and noted that Thailand is a favorite tourist destination for Israelis, with close to 200,000 Israelis travelling there each year. He also mentioned that Israel had been one of the first foreign countries invited by the late King Bhumibol to participate in an agricultural project which had been one of the king’s many initiatives on behalf of his people.
Portraits of Bhumibol and present King Maha Vajiralongkorn were prominently displayed above the stage. The floral decorations were all in yellow, and most of the staff members of the Thai Embassy were dressed in yellow, in tribute to Maha Vajiralongkorn.
In Thai tradition, every day of the week has its own color, and each person has a color in accordance with the day of the week on which they were born. Both Bhumibol and Maha Vajiralongkorn were born on a Monday, for which the color is yellow, and which is therefore counted as the king’s color.
Another Thai tradition is vegetable and fruit sculpting, in which all kinds of produce are sculpted to look like flowers. There is always a display of them at Thai national day receptions in Israel. The ambassador showed them to Cohen.
In the lobby outside the main hall, there were buffets of authentic Thai cuisine – delicious and spicy – hot enough to linger on the palate, but not so hot as to require being washed down with water or lemonade.
■ US PRESIDENT Joe Biden and Poland’s President Andrzej Duda were not the only heads of state to light Hanukkah candles. In Portugal, President Marcelo de Sousa joined Ambassador Dor Shapira in doing so. This was the first time in more than a decade that a Portuguese president had participated in Hanukkah celebrations. The last president of Portugal to do so was Jorge Sampaio, who served from 1996 to 2001, and who himself had Jewish roots.
■ NEXT WEEK, Shi Yin Yang will be in Eilat, competing as Miss China in the Miss Universe contest. But last week she was in Jerusalem, where, in addition to seeing the sights, she was one of 10 Miss Universe contestants participating in a very special fashion show at the First Station.
Clothes that are secondhand can still look elegant, because many fashion-conscious women who purchase designer outfits wear them for five or six times at the most before giving them to a thrift shop, or selling them on consignment.
Haboydem boutique, in the heart of Israel’s capital, is more than a secondhand store. Founded by social entrepreneurs Guy Avihod and Elie Lederman, it is also a rehabilitation center for women who are emerging from the effects of traumatic experiences, as well as those recovering from mental health issues or other disabilities.
Working together with an occupational therapist and a social worker, Haboydem provides employment experience in short shifts, while training people in all aspects of recycled clothing, including sorting, styling, marketing and selling. The whole process is therapeutic, gives the women a sense of confidence and self-worth, and prepares them for going out into the workforce to seek other places of employment, after having proved to themselves that they can learn on the job. While at Haboydem, they are also taught how to act at job interviews, without being intimidated.
With the help of Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Fleur Hassan-Nahoum and Ilanit Melchior, the director of tourism at the Jerusalem Development Authority, a match was made between Haboydem and the organizers of Miss Universe, whereby some of the contestants would participate in a fashion show to draw attention to what Haboydem does and stands for.
Just as clothing is given a new lease on life and a new look with a new owner, the women working at Haboydem are given a new look at life and at themselves, and can face the world with new confidence and self-empowerment.
It’s amazing how many people were involved in the fashion show project. In addition to the abovementioned, there was Caroline Shapiro of the Tower of David Museum, along with Haboydem store manager Eris Avihod, Deborah Maurer Felstein of Deborah’s Boutique, Mimi Kaizler of Mimi Hats jewelry and clothes, Amira Bronner of Amira B., who always sends surplus stock to Haboydem, and Tamara Benin, who photographed the models at the Haboydem store, behind the scenes at the fashion show and on the runway.
Guy Avihod, who is the CEO of Haboydem was also master of ceremonies for the evening.
According to Lederman, cooperation on the part of Miss Universe 2021 people was exceptional, and the Miss Universe contestants, who had spent a couple of days touring Jerusalem, said that the fashion show and what it meant were the best part of their visit.
Regardless of whether Miss China wins the coveted title, she may hopefully be brought back for another visit by the Chinese authorities next month, when China and Israel celebrate the 30th anniversary of their establishment of diplomatic relations.
■ AMERICAN BIPARTISAN support for Israel is more alive and well than many people realize. Before presenting his credentials to President Isaac Herzog this week, US Ambassador Tom Nides managed to visit both Yad Vashem and the Western Wall, two of the strongest symbols of Jewish memory and identity.
Just like his Republican predecessor David Friedman, Democrat Nides made one of his first visits in Israel to the Western Wall, only that in Friedman’s case, it was the first thing he did publicly, and in Nides’s case it was the second after Yad Vashem. Nides was at the Western Wall on Saturday to light Hanukkah candles, and at Yad Vashem, the previous Thursday, together with his son Max.
Nides toured the Holocaust History Museum, guided by David Silberklang, senior historian at the International Institute for Holocaust Research, and participated in a moving ceremony in the Hall of Remembrance, where he reignited the Eternal Flame in memory of the six million victims of the Holocaust, and heard the stirring prayer for the souls of martyrs, El Malei Rahamim. Following the ceremony, Nides walked through the Children’s Memorial and then signed the Yad Vashem guest book.
“There is a reason I came here on my first official visit as the US ambassador,” he said. “It is for the grandmothers and the grandfathers; the mothers and fathers; the little boys and little girls; the teachers; for all of us we say one thing: Please God, may it never happen again.”
Yad Vashem Chairman Dani Dayan commented at the conclusion of the visit:
“In Yad Vashem you will not see many flags. This is a place to bow heads, to shed tears, and to pray silently, as I saw you doing. This is a place, also, that has an obligation to know everything about the fate of the Jewish people during the Holocaust, not only for ourselves but for future generations as well.”
Continuing in this vein, Dayan said: “One of the messages we take away from the Holocaust is that when we see antisemitism, when we see racism, xenophobia, it is our responsibility to confront it immediately and forcefully. This includes calls for the annihilation of the State of Israel by any party. We know what can happen if antisemitism is left unchecked. We have experienced the genocidal atrocities that can grow if this hatred is left to develop without being confronted. That is the mission of Yad Vashem.”
American dignitaries always get special treatment in Israel, and Nides is no exception. He was taken on a behind-the-scenes tour of the Yad Vashem Archives, a rare opportunity, not generally open to the public. There he saw original documents from the Holocaust period, including the well-known Schindler’s List as well as the authentic order signed by Heinrich Himmler on July 19, 1942, ordering the “resettlement” of the entire Jewish population in the Generalgouvernement region by the end of that year.
Following the tour, Nides sat with Dayan and Senior Historian at Yad Vashem’s International Institute for Holocaust Research Dr. Robert Rozett, to discuss the timely topics of Holocaust denial and antisemitism.
To mark the fifth night of Hanukkah, the ambassador’s visit concluded with the lighting of a 19th-century Hanukkah menorah from Alphen aan den Rijn, Holland. The menorah was found in the 1980s under the floor during renovations of a church that had previously been a synagogue. The menorah had been wrapped in newspapers dated 1941. The city’s Jewish community was destroyed in the Holocaust.
As a teenager, Nides had been a volunteer at Kibbutz Ein Hashofet in the north of the country. On Friday, following a 45-year absence, he took his son there, and was amazed at how the kibbutz had changed and developed.
On Saturday night he lit Hanukkah candles at the Western Wall, and on Sunday night, after presenting his credentials to Herzog, he lit the eighth candle with Herzog and his wife, Michal. Later, he lit candles again with Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.
Nides is apparently well stocked with kippot. He wore a black one when he lit candles with Herzog and a white one with Bennett. At the President’s Residence he also met up with his former Hebrew teacher Elie Alon and her husband, Giora.
Now, it remains to be seen which synagogue Nides will visit first – Jerusalem’s Great Synagogue, Hatzvi Yisrael, where Friedman occasionally attended services, as did presidents Shimon Peres and Reuven Rivlin, and Benjamin Netanyahu as prime minister, or the Conservative synagogue in the Fuchsberg Center, or the Reform synagogue at Hebrew Union College.
■ ON MONDAY, Nides joined ambassadors – Urs Bucher of Switzerland, Dimiter Tzantchev of the European Union, James Gatera of Rwanda and Sergio Barbanti of Italy at the traditional vin d’honneur for new ambassadors at the King David hotel. There was a large representation of the diplomatic community, whose members seemed very happy to be together again at such an event, as they greeted each of the five new ambassadors, four of whom had presented their credentials that morning.
Anyone who has doubts about America’s ongoing role as a superpower should have been at the vin d’honneur, to see how many of his diplomatic colleagues made a beeline for Nides to engage him in conversation. Delightfully friendly and pleasant, Nides managed to exchange a few words with almost everyone in the room.
■ DESPITE OCCASIONAL mudslinging, members of the entertainment community tend to come to each other’s rescue when the chips are down. Proof of the pudding is a benefit variety show on behalf of singer and actress Miri Aloni, who three months ago was forced to have one of her legs amputated in order to save her life. She was given the diagnosis, just as she was about to start rehearsing for a new musical.
Aloni, who is best known for singing the “Song of Peace” at the peace rally that preceded the assassination in November 1995 of prime minister Yitzhak Rabin, has in recent years been acting as the Polish mother of stand-up comedian Adir Miller in his television series Tzomet Miller.
Miller was watching television recently, when a documentary about Aloni came on the screen. Aloni was always in need of money, but never more in dire financial straits than now. Miller was heartbroken as he watched, and decided that he had to do something to help her. He recruited fellow entertainers Assi Cohen, Rotem Abuhab and Lior Suchard to join him in a variety show from which all the proceeds would be given to Aloni. The show is scheduled for January 7 at Beit Hahayal in Tel Aviv. Tickets are NIS 169 each.
Even with a full house, the proceeds will not go a long way in relieving Aloni’s financial woes, and one suspects that other members of the entertainment industry will come forward with similar initiatives.
■ KUDOS TO the Jerusalem Cinematheque for screening Laura Adler’s Last Love Affair at the annual Jerusalem Jewish Film Festival. It was almost like seeing Yiddishpiel on-screen. Yiddish theater can be very serious, but is too often presented in a vaudeville-style genre. This film, which is a restored digitized version in which the cracks in the original have been cleaned, has a mostly Yiddish dialogue, interspersed with bits and pieces of Hebrew dialogue, and the acting in the scenes with Hebrew dialogue is quite different from that in Yiddish.
In introducing the film – some of whose cast were in the audience along with producer Marek Rosenbaum and Shem Tov Levi, who was responsible for the soundtrack, Noa Regev, the CEO of the Jerusalem Film Center, commented in passing that Yiddish theater is fading. People have been eulogizing Yiddish theater and Yiddish culture per se for more than half a century, and yet the powers that be who put on a truly great Jerusalem Jewish Film Festival this year chose a 30-year-old film in which more than 80% of the dialogue is in Yiddish. Rita Zohar, who is a first-rate actress, playing a first-rate actress, was awarded the Ophir Prize for her performance.
The fact that Yiddishpiel, Yung Yidish, Leyvik House, Shalom Aleichem House and other institutions and organizations continue with Yiddish theater, concerts, lectures and classes in spoken Yiddish and Yiddish literature, which are all well attended, proves that Yiddish culture is far from fading. Many young people see it as a connection with family history, and want to know more. They have reached the conclusion that the best way to know more is to start by learning to at least understand the language, even though they may not get around to speaking it.
By the same token, children in Mea She’arim and surrounds speak Yiddish to each other. They may never see a Yiddish play or go to a Yiddish concert, but they will read books in Yiddish.
Lovers of Yiddish may be interested in two upcoming Yiddish festivals in January and February 2022.
The first, January 23-25, is at the Galilion Hotel at Yesud Hama’ala in the Upper Galilee, and includes lectures, community singing and a musical tribute to the great stars of Yiddish theater in Israel, with one of the participants being a star in his own right – nonagenarian Yaakov Bodo, who will be appearing with members of Yiddishpiel. Bodo has appeared in numerous Yiddishpiel productions as well as in Hebrew theater.
Although she unfortunately will not be appearing, there will be a fascinating lecture about the special appeal of singer Hava Alberstein, who, though she sings mostly in Hebrew these days, continues to include Yiddish in her repertoire. When she began her career as young girl, she sang mostly in Yiddish. For information and reservations call (04) 697-8008.
The second festival is February 6-9 at the Crowne Plaza Dead Sea Hotel and also includes lectures and community singing plus a performance by actor and singer Moti Giladi – Yiddish Forever (Yiddish oif aibik). Another star performer with another show will be Shlomo Bar-Aba, and there are to be opera singers in a night of nostalgia, and liturgical songs performed by Cantor Tzvi Weiss.
For registration and further information contact [email protected]
■ THE STRONG and long-standing relationship between Israel and Australia has received yet another boost. Tom Tate, the mayor of the Gold Coast, which is Australia’s equivalent to Miami, in that it is warm for most of the year, and it is a place where affluent Jews go for vacations or to retire, has notified Netanya Mayor Miriam Fierberg-Ikar of the naming of Netanya Park in Surfers Paradise on Queensland’s Gold Coast. Queensland is Australia’s northernmost state, and Surfers Paradise, like Netanya, is a resort city. In response, Fierberg-Ikar wrote to Tate, telling him that a new section of Netanya is to be named The Gold Coast.
■ IN OTHER news about Australia, or rather Australian olim, the inaugural Olim L’Arava (Immigrants to the Arava) day took place in mid-November. Australia has a strong connection with the Negev, and Australian Jewry in particular has a strong connection with the Arava. More than 60 Australian olim were hosted by the Arava Australia Partnership (AAP) and the Zionist Federation of Australia’s Israel office. Most had never been to the Arava before, and the idea was to have them experience and taste what this unique partnership region has to offer. The group was joined by acting Australian ambassador Matthew Wise and Moriah Ben-David, ZFA’s Israel office director.
The day started with olim being bused from Tel Aviv and Jerusalem and provided with a delicious breakfast in a greenhouse setting, where the olim could hear the story of the Arava, while picking and tasting fresh Arava fruit and vegetables. Later, they heard about the pioneering journey of the Porat honey farm, before visiting the Arava artist’s exhibition in Tzukim and taking in the local artistic talent. The day concluded with olim meeting the director of the Arava International Film Festival, Eyal Shirai, and watching a short movie produced and filmed in the Arava.
AAP National Coordinator Stacy Hayman said, “There is no zoom event that can create a personal connection to the Arava as honestly, strongly and genuinely as simply being in the Arava. We are delighted to have been able to provide this unique experience to our Australian olim at a time when they have been separated from family and friends. We hope they will now view the Arava as their home away from home in Israel.”
Wise said: “Israel and Australia share a long history and deep friendship. We are both migrant nations – we know at a personal level what it is to uproot our lives and reestablish communities in new places. The connections kept and the new ones made between Australia and Israel are what gives the relationship the vibrancy, energy and meaning of which we are so proud.”
Many of the immigrants will get together again on January 26 to celebrate Australia Day.
■ SOME 500 supporters this week attended the sold-out Belev Echad Annual Dinner in New York in support of wounded IDF veterans. The event, held at the Capitale in Manhattan, marked the 10-year anniversary of the Belev Echad organization, which was founded by Rabbi Uriel and Shevy Vigler, and included Hanukkah candle-lighting. To support wounded Israeli soldiers and their families, $1.7 million was raised.
Celebrities in attendance included Netflix hit series Shtisel star Michael Aloni (Kive Shtisel), Fauda star Moran Rosenblatt (Anat Moreno), and well-known Christian Zionist and author Dr. Mike Evans. Internationally popular singer Yaakov Shwekey thrilled guests with a brief performance.
One of the highlights during the evening was an award ceremony for 11 wounded IDF veterans who specially traveled from Israel for the occasion. The wounded veterans took part in a 10-day tour of New York City courtesy of Belev Echad, during which they attended a Brooklyn Nets game versus the Chicago Bulls and visited major New York visitors’ attractions, including the Statue of Liberty and Ground Zero. | <urn:uuid:bf8d2258-2870-457b-b4dc-8da18c106c7f> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.jpost.com/opinion/grapevine-december-8-2021-a-gentle-reminder-688131 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570741.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808001418-20220808031418-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.970097 | 4,523 | 1.835938 | 2 |
Queensland chef Jamie Ah Gee has begun growing fresh wasabi in the tropical rainforests of Australia after struggling to get fresh supplies in the local market, reports ABC Rural.
The premium in-demand herb is commercially grown hydroponically in Tasmania and needs plenty of water to thrive, but Ah Gee told the ABC that he and his wife Ann have now grown 80 plants at a greenhouse in Kuranda, Queensland.
'We found it almost impossible to source fresh wasabi in Australia and if you can the price is ridiculously prohibitive,' Ah Gee told ABC Rural. 'When people told me that you couldn't grow it here, I just thought, 'challenge accepted'.
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Breakups can send you into a downward spiral of wallowing, overanalyzing, and maaaybe even a little social media stalking. Not only is this damaging to your sense of self-worth, but your physical and mental health can suffer as well. So, we’re here to guide you down a healthier path for how to get over a breakup—one that not only helps you move on faster but also allows you to grow and learn things about yourself in the process.
“Breakups, like relationships, can be fertile grounds for self-discovery and development,” says psychologist and relationship coach Shula Melamed, M.A., MPH.
Here’s your full guide to how to get over a breakup in the healthiest way possible:
Take care of your body.
In the days and weeks following a breakup, it’s more important than ever to practice self-care and not to give in to the rom-com clichés of post-breakup life. “It might be tempting to launch headfirst into unhealthy eating, drinking, or sleeping habits when you are going through a breakup, but it’s actually the perfect time to double down on healthy practices,” Melamed says.
Breakups and the weeks afterward are intensely stressful, which can have very real effects on your body (weight gain, poor sleep, headaches, anxiety, digestive issues, to name a few) due in large part to elevated levels of the hormone cortisol. So, providing your body and mind with the necessary tools they need to combat this stress can go a long way in your healing process.
What does that mean, exactly? Take your breakup as an opportunity to create new habits and routines that nourish your body and spirit—and have nothing to do with your ex—like these:
Get plenty of sleep.
It may sound childish, but getting seven to eight hours of sleep a night is key for counteracting the elevated stress you experience with a breakup. Poor sleep is tied to increased production of cortisol, research shows. Consider cutting out caffeine and alcohol later in the day to ensure you snag enough shut-eye, or create a relaxing pre-bed ritual (e.g., some light stretching while you diffuse calming essential oils) to help lull you into a restful slumber.
Eat clean, calming foods.
While consuming too much sugar or refined carbs can release cortisol and amplify the negative effects of breakup stress, other foods can have a calming, even mood-boosting effect. So, even if it initially seems daunting, take the time to prepare nourishing meals loaded with fruits and vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds, fatty fish, lean meats, and fermented foods like yogurt and kimchi (think Mediterranean diet). Higher intake of antioxidants, omega-3s, and probiotics have all been associated with improvements in mood and reduced anxiety.
Get outside and move.
Even getting out of bed might feel hard right now, but convincing yourself to lace up those sneakers and go for a jog or hike is totally worth it. Exercise releases feel-good endorphins and neurotransmitters and is a reminder that our bodies and minds are powerful and strong, which can induce a sense of resiliency, Ilene Ruhoy, M.D., Ph.D., integrative neurologist, told mbg. While all forms of movement are good, she says, “the best form of exercise for traumatic and negative life events is [anything] that can be done outdoors.” Studies show that immersion in nature reduces anxiety and depression and promotes feelings of calm.
(Here are a bunch more ideas for self-care after a breakup.)
Connect with people.
Just because your romantic relationship is over doesn’t mean you’re alone in this world. You can (and should) call a friend or family member when you hit the rough patches in navigating your breakup. Melamed stresses that it’s important to lean on the people and into the activities you love when you’re at your emotional lows; actively engaging with the people and activities that bring you joy will help you see the light at the end of the tunnel.
“See friends and family; go to your weekly pottery class; see the movies, shows, or exhibits that light you up,” she suggests. “And don’t be afraid or ashamed of asking for help from a therapist, coach, or another impartial third party.”
Embrace alone time.
To get over a breakup, you should also spend time alone to grieve or reflect on the relationship and recharge. There are plenty of benefits to taking time for yourself. Alone time has been shown to increase creativity, decrease the risk of depression, and decrease the intensity of negative emotions in general.
So, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with forgoing happy hour for an at-home spa night for one, complete with natural sheet masks and calming essential oils, or simply curling up with your dog or cat and getting lost in a novel. The key, Melamed says, is distinguishing between alone time and self-imposed isolation—and avoiding the latter. A healthy dose of solitude should feel energizing and grounding, not depleting.
Don’t let social media mess with your progress.
Back in the old days (or like 15 years ago), if you broke up with someone and got that icky urge to check up on them, you had to either drive by their house or ask a mutual friend for intel. Today, you can check up on anyone from the comfort of your pajamas, right on your smartphone. That means it’s way too easy to compare yourself to how they’re handling (or appear to be handling) the split, and that is not going to help you get over the breakup.
Social comparison theory suggests that humans have an innate tendency to judge our social and personal growth by comparing ourselves to others, Melamed explains. In other words, it’s literally human nature to compare your post-breakup life to your ex’s, which isn’t a good way to bounce back from a breakup. Not only will you feel worse about yourself, but you might lean into that pain, which is doubly unhealthy.
“If seeing your ex on social media triggers negative emotions or the pain of rejection, it’s OK to unfollow them. Consider this not an act of aggression toward them but as an act of self-care on your part,” says Malamed. “This is healing time for you.”
Some experts recommend cutting off your ex completely to properly move on.
Start a gratitude journal.
It might sound impossible in the throes of a breakup, but practicing gratitude regularly and actively looking for the bright side can create the mental shift you need to start leaning into the things in life that make you happy. This includes identifying the good things that have come out of the end of your relationship, too. Maybe you now have time to take an art or cooking class, or you can cook all the salmon you want without anyone protesting. Research shows that looking for the positives in a negative situation (which is called a redemptive narrative) helps alleviate emotional distress.
Your gratitude journal can also be a place for you to practice self-love by calling out positive qualities about yourself and reaffirming your own self-worth. Breakups can sometimes shake our confidence in ourselves, so it’s important to find ways to keep your self-esteem high as part of how to get over a breakup..
Take time to feel your emotions.
There is no established timeline for how long it takes to get over a breakup—it might take you weeks, months, or maybe even a year. Whatever the case, know that it’s OK. “Everyone has their own timing; get to know your own by listening to your mind, body, and heart,” says Melamed. Your feelings and how long you feel them are unique to you and your situation, and wishing they’d go away won’t help you heal any faster.
The quickest way to the other side of pain is often straight through, so be sure to give yourself time to really feel it.
One strategy: Schedule in 15 minutes or so during the day to reflect on your relationship, what it meant to you, and that “redemptive narrative” we mentioned above. Once that time is up, dive into your day (and some of your self-care strategies) and try not to dwell too much on your breakup anymore. This will help you get on with your life while still dedicating time for necessary reflection and emotional healing.
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Mighty engine brings HMS Queen Elizabeth to life
HMS Queen Elizabeth’s mighty diesel generators have been powered-up marking a major milestone on the way to becoming an operational warship.
The 65,000 tonne future flagship of the Royal Navy has undergone months of preparation work by the Aircraft Carrier Alliance (ACA) to start the first of her four diesel engines, which are directly coupled to the generators.
Together, each power unit weighs approximately 200 tonnes - the weight of two medium size passenger jets.
Minister of State for Defence Procurement, Philip Dunne, officially started the first of the ship’s four diesel generators at the home of the UK’s aircraft carrier programme in Rosyth (Scotland) today bringing the ship to life for the first time.
Powering up the diesel generator today marks an important milestone on the journey to bring these highly versatile ships into service with our Armed Forces.Minister of State for Defence Procurement, Philip Dunne
He also announced that BAE Systems has been awarded a £5.5M contract to install a new Vessel Traffic Management System (VTMS) to assist in the controlling and monitoring of all ship movements within Portsmouth Harbour and the Eastern Solent to prepare for the arrival of the carrier, around the end of 2016, beginning of 2017.
Mr Dunne said: "It is a real pleasure to be back in Scotland, home of the UK’s shipbuilding industry, to witness the impressive progress that is being made on our new aircraft carriers.
"Powering up the diesel generator today marks an important milestone on the journey to bring these highly versatile ships into service with our Armed Forces.
"They will be the largest, most capable and effective surface warships ever constructed in the UK. The build programme is supporting thousands of jobs across the country, with over 4,000 of those jobs at Rosyth and the Clyde."
The diesel generator sets will provide sufficient electrical power to drive the ship at cruise speeds, but when higher speed is required, two Gas Turbine Alternators will also be used. Together they will produce 109MW of power, enough to power a medium-sized town.
Rear Admiral Henry Parker, DE&S Director of Ship Acquisition, said: "Every milestone achieved on HMS Queen Elizabeth brings us a step closer to her becoming an operational warship.
"A great deal of hard work has taken place to bring us to this stage and, with good progress also being made on HMS Prince Of Wales, we are moving ever closer towards these magnificent ships joining the Fleet and becoming the centrepiece of Britain’s future military capability."
To the end of May 2015, the Ministry of Defence had paid around £3.12 billion to BAE Systems on the Clyde (c. £1.925 billion) and to Babcock at Rosyth (c £1.194 billion) on the QEC programme.
Our estimates for the level of remaining work in Scottish yards are currently being updated. QEC work is estimated to support directly some 4,000 jobs and hundreds of apprentices at the Rosyth and Clyde-based shipyards.
The VTMS contract is the latest development in the partnering agreement between BAE Systems, the Royal Navy and MOD to modernise HM Naval Base Portsmouth and prepare for the arrival of HMS Queen Elizabeth.
The new system installation, which is to be completed early 2016, is designed to provide the Queen’s Harbour Master and the Vessel Traffic Service team with the situational awareness they require to control the vessels in their operational area.
Following sea trials (from 2017) and First of Class Flying Trials for helicopters and the F-35B Lightning II (starting in 2018), HMS Queen Elizabeth will undertake a coherent build up towards achieving an Initial Carrier Strike Capability in 2020.
Second of class HMS Prince Of Wales is now almost half complete at 30,000 tonnes, the forward island was installed in May 2015 forming the iconic carrier shape of the vessel. Initial Operating Capability of HMS Prince Of Wales is expected in 2023.
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How to Use a Phone Number to Search for a Business
When searching for information about a business, you will often need additional information other than the company's name. This is because there may be multiple businesses of the same name. Knowing the company's phone number can go a long way to helping you get more information.
You can typically start off your search for the business by looking in your local Yellow Pages phone book. The chances are high that the company will be listed. You will need to look it up by what the purpose of the business is. For example, if it specializes in plumbing, you would look under "plumbing." When you find the listing, the phone number will be to the right of it. If the phone book number matches the one you have, you know it is correct. The address and location information will typically be listed under the phone number.
If the phone book fails you, try online. Navigate over to a search engine (such as Yahoo or Google) and type in the telephone number (including area code). What comes up will most likely be the company's name plus its address and a website, if it has one. You will also usually be able to click one of the first two links after the search has been made to read other people's reviews of the company.
Call the Company
If you have no luck with the Yellow Pages or the Internet, you may just have to call the number you have. Make sure you do this during normal business hours (9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday). You want to make sure someone is there to answer the call. When someone picks up, ask for the address, business hours and directions. The business should be more than happy to give you the information.
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There aren’t a lot of gaming options out there for the blind, but Rock Vibe aims to change that. The brainchild of indie developer Rupinder Dhilon, Rock Vibe is a potentially revolutionary music game similar to Guitar Hero and Rock Band that makes it possible for blind (as well as sighted) gamers to play along by wearing vibrating gloves or belts that pulse in time to the music.
Rock Vibe began as a research project at UC Santa Cruz in 2008, and has been in development ever since. Dhilon hopes that with additional support, it can be developed into a full-fledged rhythm action game that can be played on PC and Mac, using mainstream music, by early 2013.
One of the most intriguing things about Rock Vibe is that it aims to appeal to both blind and sighted gamers alike. “Typically, games designed for blind gamers are audio-based side-scrollers that don’t appeal to sighted gamers. Many gamers find audio games to be too simple and quickly bore with them. Rock Vibe aims to address this issue by using a wearable electronic device and popular music for gameplay, allowing both blind and sighted gamers to enjoy gameplay,” Dhilon explained in an email. “Additionally, the wearable electronic device puts all gamers on equal footing, since games aren’t typically played by responding to site-specific vibrations on the body.”
Dhilon hopes to raise $32,000 for the project via Kickstarter by Jan. 20. Funds will be used to complete the game’s development, add a 2-player mode, manufacture the wearable electronics, and donate several copies of the game to organizations that work with blind children.
Contributors to the Kickstarter campaign will receive goodies including a CD with the Rock Vibe software, schematics on how to build your own electronic wearable, a “thank you” acknowledgement on the official website, pre-assembled versions of Rock Vibe, and the chance to add a song of your choice to the game.
Rock Vibe is a little over half way to reaching its goal, and has already received significant support from non-profit organizations and gaming industry bigwigs, including the CEO of Harmonix (makers of Rock Band), and staff members from Sledgehammer Games and Crystal Dynamics. If you’re as intrigued by this project as we are, check out Rock Vibe‘s official Kickstarter page.
Project Name: Rock Vibe
Platforms: PC and Mac
Funding Needed: $32,000
Funding Acquired (as of this writing): $14,017
Days Left: 10
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The Buzz on Nutrition:
Could breast cancer risk or disease recurrence be affected by nutritional factors?
We have all heard that diet affects our risk of the development of heart disease and diabetes. However, how might diet affect our risk of breast cancer, or the risk of breast cancer recurrence? This review serves as a short summary of the current scientific data on diet, alcohol, and supplements on breast cancer risk and recurrence.
Could Dietary Modifications Decrease the Risk of Breast Cancer?
Evidence for an association between fruit and vegetable intake and breast cancer risk remains somewhat debated. A 2011 study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology evaluated the DASH diet (which was initially touted for decreasing complications of hypertension and heart disease), and the risk of the development of postmenopausal breast cancer. Components of the DASH diet include eating increased amounts of fruit and vegetables, while having little red meat, and limiting salt and processed carbohydrates. This study found that consuming specifically the 4-5 servings daily of fruits and vegetables might lower the odds of developing ER negative breast cancer, but no risk reduction was found for ER positive breast cancer. Another study published in 2012 in the Journal of Breast Cancer Research and Treatment found that there was a small reduction in the risk of breast cancer in women who consumed diets with high levels of fruits or fruits and vegetables. There was no noted reduction in women who consumed diets high in vegetables only. These newer studies are encouraging, as they contradict a 2001 study that demonstrated no breast cancer risk reduction from fruit and vegetable consumption.
A study conducted at Harvard and published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute in December 2012 found that women who have higher levels of circulating carotenoids have a lower risk of breast cancer. Carotenoids are micronutrients found in fruits and vegetables, and include alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, lutein+zeaxanthin, and lycopene. The researchers found that women who had higher levels of these carotenoids had lower risks of breast cancer. The biggest risk reduction for ER negative breast cancers, but there was still risk reduction for ER positive breast cancers. Carotenoids are found in high concentrations in dark leafy greens, carrots, sweet potatoes, and tomatoes.
Could Dietary Modifications Decrease the Risk of Breast Cancer?
A study published in 2012 in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that for every 10 grams of added daily fiber, breast cancer risk decreased by 7%. The findings are based on a metaanalysis of 10 studies involving more than 712,000 women. Women who were at the top percentile of fiber consumption had an 11% lower risk of breast cancer than women at the bottom percentile of fiber consumption. The recommended daily amount of fiber consumption for women is 25 grams, but most women take in less than 15 grams daily.
High Fat Dairy:
A study published in 2013 in the Journal of the National Cancer institute reviewed nearly 1900 breast cancer survivors and their risk of recurrence with a high fat diet. The researchers found a higher risk of breast cancer recurrence, breast cancer mortality, and all-cause mortality in those women who consumed a high dairy-fat diet. There was no difference in recurrence for women consuming a low dairy-fat diet. High dairy fats are found in ice cream, hard cheese, pudding, and whole milk.
Studies seem conflicted about the benefits of this diet on breast cancer risk. The cornerstone of the Mediterranean diet is the consumption of olive oil, legumes, fruits, vegetables, fish, and red wine, with only moderate consumption of meat. A 2010 study of nearly 15,000 women in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found a marginal benefit to this diet in only post-menopausal women. A 2013 study of over 49,000 Swedish women did not note a lower risk of breast cancer in either pre or postmenopausal women.
Soy: The Pendulum Swings
Soybeans are legumes that contain relatively high concentrations of isoflavones. These are a type of phytoestrogen, a compound chemically similar to in appearance to estrogen. Initially, phytoestrogens found in soy products were thought to increase the risk of breast cancer tumor growth, and a 2001 pharmacy review actually suggested that women with breast cancer should be cautious about soy consumption. Many of the early studies evaluating the risk of breast cancer due to soy were completed on rats in the lab, not on humans. The pendulum started to swing in 2006, when a review suggested the opposite of previously believed- that soy could actually decrease the risk of breast cancer. A metaanalysis of 14 studies published on the topic in 2011 found that soy consumption did indeed decrease the risk of breast cancer recurrence, but this was unfortunately noted only in Asian populations, not Western populations. An even more recent study of nearly 9000 hormone positive breast cancer survivors from both the US and China found that women who consumed 10 mg/day of soy had a 25% lower risk of recurrence!
How is it possible that soy might actually DECREASE breast cancer risk? The isoflavones found in soy have been found to have both estrogen and anti-estrogen effects. Isoflavones can block the body’s real circulating estrogen from binding to estrogen receptors. Estrogen in the body is much more potent than isoflavones, so blocking the receptors is beneficial. Isoflavones also stop the formation of estrogens in fat tissue, and stimulate production of a protein that binds up estrogen in the blood, making it unavailable to bind to the estrogen receptor. Isoflavones also have anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties to reduce cancer growth.
So what’s the bottom line?
Soy in moderate dietary amounts is safe, and in human studies, does not appear to increase breast cancer risk. Dietary soy consumption might actually decrease breast cancer risk in certain patient populations. However, non-dietary soy supplements are still not currently recommended until stronger scientific data is available.
A 2002 metaanlysis from England reviewed 53 studies involving nearly 60,000 women on the effects of alcohol consumption and the risk of breast cancer. This study suggested that approximately 4% of breast cancer cases could be attributable to alcohol consumption. Each additional drink per day increased a woman’s risk by 7%. A 2013 study published by the NCI demonstrated that young women drinking alcohol (6 drinks/week) prior to their first pregnancy had increased risks of breast cancer, especially for women becoming pregnant later in life. A study specifically looking at mortality from breast cancer did not demonstrate that drinking alcohol increased mortality from breast cancer once diagnosed, unless consumption was more 2 drinks/day. A study in the 2013 International Journal of Cancer demonstrated that these increased risks of breast cancer related to high alcohol consumption held true across African American, Japanese, and Latino populations. Lastly, a 2013 review in the Annals of Oncology demonstrated that even light drinking increased the risk of breast cancer, and that alcohol was estimated to be responsible for 5000 new cases yearly.
Unfortunately for women, the effects of even light alcohol consumption on increasing breast cancer risk must be weighed very closely with the potential small benefits on cardiovascular health.
Supplements and Green Tea
Many investigators have looked at supplements and breast cancer risk. The VITAL study, published in 2010, queried over 35,000 women on their supplement use, and then compared this to their development of breast cancer. The only supplement associated with reduced breast cancer risk was the use of fish oil. There was no reduced breast cancer risk with the use of common supplements such as glucosamine, acidophilus, Coenzyme Q10, garlic, black cohash, ginkgo, ginseng, melatonin, and St. John’s wort. A provocative study out of Norway was published in 2009. At that time, Norway did not have mandatory folic acid fortification of flour and grain products like the US did. This study demonstrated that folic acid plus Vitamin B12 supplementation might actually increase all cancer mortality. There are other studies also that suggest high doses of folic acid may enhance growth of cancer cells. In contrast, some epidemiologic studies suggest folate supplementation may decrease breast cancer risk in women who have moderate or high alcohol consumption.
A 2010 metaanylsis published in the Journal of Breast Cancer Research and Treatment revealed that consumption of more than 3 cups daily of green tea was associated with lower breast cancer recurrences.
Hormone Related Supplements
Many women take herbal supplements to relieve menopausal symptoms. Data on black cohosh remains inconsistent for menopausal relief, and its effect on breast cancer risk remains unclear. A 2008 study on mice demonstrated black cohosh increased the risk of breast cancer metastasis in the mice. However, a review published in 2007 in the International Journal of Cancer surveyed nearly 1000 breast cancer patients on their use of hormone-related supplements for menopause prior to their cancer diagnosis. Black cohosh, ginseng, red clover were studied. Black cohosh seemed to have a small protective effect, with seemingly antiestrogenic, antioxidant, and antiproliferative effects. The benefit of black cohosh was unfortunately not demonstrated in the more recent VITAL study from 2010. | <urn:uuid:24eb79db-0e57-487b-ad41-e4bc4b2d9c83> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.cosabreast.com/index.php/the-relationship-between-diet-and-breast-cancer/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570913.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809064307-20220809094307-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.948608 | 1,917 | 2.734375 | 3 |
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I was less than a kilometre from my New Delhi home, weaving through the city’s chaotic morning ‘school traffic’ when the van full of children went to turn in front of me. The driver saw me at the last second and jabbed his brakes. I was close enough to see inside. The driver grimaced. The kiddy cargo lurched forward.
A fistful of brake. I skidded and bumped off the metal, wobbly, but upright.
Scared and angry, I punched at the wing mirror. Instead of folding inwards as I’d expected, it broke clean off, and clattered to the ground. I heard the tinkling of breaking glass behind me as I pedalled clear in an adrenaline-charged sprint. I’m not proud of that moment.
It wasn’t always like that, but cycling in Delhi did have its moments.
I recently spent two and a half years in India, as South Asia Correspondent for the ABC. Having lived previously in cycling havens Melbourne and Canberra, I’ll admit I was nervous (and realistic) about what moving to India would mean for my riding.
I’d arrived in India in autumn, and before long the dreaded winter pollution descended. The numbers are utterly, utterly terrifying.
Like fire danger warning signs, the Air Quality Index (AQI) is a colour-coded guide to health risk, based on the quantity of harmful particles in a city’s air. Anything above 300 is considered code-red ‘extreme’ – i.e do not go outside. The dial tops out at 500.
On November 7 last year, New Delhi recorded an AQI of 1,010 – off the scale, twice over.
Days like that are exceptional. But over the course of that first winter, I quickly came to learn that ‘extreme’ was sadly normal.
The toxic cocktail is a mix of of crop-stubble smoke from surrounding farms, power station emissions, the fumes from millions of trucks, cars and bikes, the dust those vehicles kick up … and even the smoke from the things poor people burn to keep warm. It all hangs in the very air everyone has no choice but to inhale.
I did numerous stories about the health impacts, selfishly grappling with the personal implications as I did. Other expats began wearing facemasks, earning them quizzical looks — even smirks — from the largely nonchalant Indians.
I researched the masks intently – which ones fit the closest? Had the best filters, valves, flow rate? I put the very best one I could find on my work credit card. The finance people wouldn’t quibble with me spending the money on protection, would they?
When the mask arrived, craving exercise, I ventured out into the sepia-toned smog for short runs, each time returning with scary tightness in my chest, a longing for home and nagging questions. What was I doing to myself? Was I doing permanent damage to my lungs? All for the glory of calling myself a foreign correspondent? Was it worth it?
As the winter gave way to spring, searingly hot winds began to break up the smoggy cloud. The air went from extreme to just plain bad. Delhi’s temperatures skyrocketed.
Finally, my bike arrived. I had no idea where to ride it. Then one evening I was introduced to a British guy. “Matt’s a cyclist too,” the party’s host ventured.
“Yeah mate, I’ll put you on the WhatsApp group,” Matt promised.
The Delhi Velo cycling club is a wonderful assortment of Indians and expatriates. Its a motley mash-up of fitness and fashion sense — a group of riders at once beholden to the Velominati rules, and an abomination to them.
Among the group were chef Tirath, lawyers Nameer, Chetan and Akshay, Pochi the engineer, Harsha, Himmat and sleepy Sumit, whose alarm seemed to fail with clockwork precision. Then there’s Gautam, whose passion pushed him to comb Google for street-racing routes, and devote hours to organising mountain bike races through the arid outskirts of Delhi.
The expats were Dutchman Johan, German Tobias and Briton Matt, who left for Dubai about the same time part-Kiwi/Aussie/Canadian Graham arrived. Later came another Aussie, Paul, and from Bangalore, Gaurav, perhaps the world’s most data-driven cyclist.
People came, people left. But the unifying thread? Passion. Passion for cycling. A shared recognition that we’d all prefer to be out there amongst it, than cooped up and cranky. That’s the thing about being outliers in a city of 20-odd million – birds of a feather tend to stick together.
Venturing onto Delhi’s roads in lycra is perhaps like taking to a battlefield wearing pajamas, a notion often reinforced by many drivers’ quizzical stares. The road rules are actually very simple. Biggest goes first. A bicycle is not biggest. Under no circumstances do you go first. The trucks and buses go first.
Unless of course you’re revved up midway through a group ride chasing a KOM, and the paceline leader decides that an outstretched ‘hand of god’ signalling ‘stop’ will persuade (or perplex) the surrounding traffic into yielding.
Although nerve-wracking, its hard to describe the joy I derived from finally returning to a routine so deeply ingrained, even if it now seemed wildly out of place. The first morning I got up, set forth into 30-degree heat at 5.30am, dodged death for an hour or so, then sat down to joke about it all in the one coffee shop actually open by 8am. I was so bloody happy I nearly forgot about the air I was breathing.
This welcome rediscovery of cycling’s unique camaraderie spawned a fresh sense of excitement about India.
Gautam touted riding trips into the Himalayas, and our morning spins around the ‘bowstring’ became a window into Delhi’s daily awakening. Against my fretting over the air quality, the quizzical stares of homeless and lowly paid labourers, uncomprehending of our frivolous exertion, provided a sense of perspective on life.
Roadside sights never failed to amuse, copulating monkeys chief among them. Dodging unblinking cattle, motor-pacing tuk-tuks, or slowing to skirt a loping elephant were semi-regular scenes from our morning outings. We’d occasionally find ourselves sharing the road with dozens of finely groomed horses trotting in perfect unison, each one bearing a regally attired soldier from the Presidential guard.
In the heat we’d stop for coconuts, pulling limp rupees from drenched jerseys as the streetside sellers hacked open the quenching fruit. Some scorching mornings, I’d pine for crisp fresh air, and yearn for a chill that might even warrant arm-warmers.
But there was one aspect of riding at home I most certainly did not miss: the cars vs bikes debate. If there’s one major positive about riding in India, it’s that no motorist will try to run you off the road (deliberately).
Certainly, the roads are maddeningly chaotic. It certainly felt sketchy sometimes, amongst the weaving bikes, cars, trucks and buses. But I never felt unwelcome. However uncomprehending Indian drivers may be of lycra-clad cycling’s purpose, they do not dispute your right to practise it.
Unlike motorists in Australia, America or Europe, Indians are far more accustomed to vehicles, humans and animals all sharing the road, at their own speed. They’re more tolerant, because they have to be.
I’m generalising here, and yes, India does have an indisputably appalling road safety record. But that notwithstanding, the tolerant vibe is noticeable, and appreciated.
But what about cycling as a sport?
Bicycles are everywhere in India. Pedal-powered transport is central to hundreds of millions of Indians’ lives, and the country’s economy. But like most physical activity, it is predominantly practiced by the lower classes. Again I’m generalising, but with the exception of cricket, exertion is typically regarded as something endured by those lacking financial or mechanical means to avoid it.
Like many things in this developing behemoth, this is changing, albeit slowly.
Many CyclingTips readers will know of Naveen John, the first Indian cyclist to ride for a Continental team. In a piece about the 2017 Indian National Championships he wrote about how India’s system of quotas for coveted public servant jobs has been a curious driver of growth.
“The sport is seen as a potential ticket to upward social mobility,” John observed. But he also noted a rising appetite for cycling among India’s growing middle class. “The motivation for getting into the sport isn’t necessarily a sports quota job, but something more,” he wrote.
I agree — there are more and more people in India interested in the sport of cycling. It’s visible in participation and events too.
Stage races MTB Himalaya, and its little brother MTB Shimla are set in spectacular spots, each attract solid international participation and offer serious challenges in terms of vertical gain and elevation. Around Delhi in 2017, recreational and sportive events were flourishing, even if they did come with some growing pains.*
At every street or MTB race that Gautam organised, new faces appeared, eager for the opportunity to race and learn about a sport that remains novel, but is increasingly accessible to the digitally savvy Indian middle class. And this is what I think will propel Indian cycling further and faster: its appeal as a tech-driven sport, in a tech-mad country.
Remember Gaurav who I mentioned earlier? Gaurav couldn’t understand my desire to ride without a power meter, any more than I could comprehend his desperation for one. He’s studying to become a specialist electrical engineer. Initially he told me his academic and sporting pursuits were separate, but when I asked if he saw a link between them, he agreed that it tapped a professional curiosity which Indians are renowned for.
“Since I deal with the application of science on a daily basis, I also enjoy dabbling with the science of training on the bike, and the related technology,” he told me in a WhatsApp message.
I was initially surprised by this data-fixation, but I do think its worth tapping into as a way of fostering interest, and all-important family acceptance for younger riders. In a culture where academic success is prioritised above all else, demonstrating some educational value could make all the difference.
For those less excited by the melding of sport and technology, India’s nascent digitisation means anyone even mildly curious can now see and experience the sport in their home country. Check out this video (also featuring Naveen John) of the Kaladhungi epic race, held last month in the ‘lower’ Himalayas. The world’s biggest mountain range has plenty to offer the adventurous cyclist.
You want to climb? Put the Manali-Leh highway on your to-ride list.
A mixture of tarmac, broken pavement, gravel and mud, this 500km ‘highway’ through the Himalayas crosses some of the highest passes in the world. It culminates on Khardung-Lah pass outside Leh. This brute of high-altitude gravel suffering starts at 3,500 metres and rises to an ear-popping 5,349m over 37km.
My father and I rode and camped the route last year, and the experience was worth all the agony of being cooped up in Delhi. It took us eight days, across which my Garmin tallied 13,449 vertical metres. I’ve never ridden anything else like it.
Which pretty much sums up riding in India.
About the author
James Bennett is a cycling mad video-journalist who has covered everything from sheep shearing to several Tours de France. He recently completed a posting to India as ABC Australia’s South Asia correspondent, and can currently be found riding up and down San Francisco’s hills. He’s on Twitter: @James_L_Bennett. | <urn:uuid:5d0d61ed-82e1-4bd2-a23e-3c7037be399e> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://cyclingtips.com/2018/03/living-dangerously-outsiders-perspective-cycling-india/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570913.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809064307-20220809094307-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.952818 | 2,670 | 1.585938 | 2 |
The Spanish workers of La Línea de la Concepción are at the ready to celebrate the removal of the Gibraltar border controls. And they have reason to.
This small coastal town bordering Gibraltar is one of the poorest in Spain. A third of people here are unemployed and in some neighbourhoods that figure rises to 80%. Drug trafficking from Morocco and armed gangs have become a problem for police.
Fifteen thousand residents have jobs in Gibraltar where wages are on average 20% higher. And Gibraltar needs them for the lifeblood of its economy, especially in the nursing, catering and cleaning industries.
What will change
As part of the UK’s exit from the EU, the UK and Spain have agreed in principle that the land border will go, possibly within six months, but the terms of the deal first have to be made into a formal treaty with the EU:
- The single road linking the territories will be widened to allow people and cars to travel freely
- Some infrastructure will stay at the border, a few guards will remain on standby, and finalities still need to be worked out such as judging the necessity of certain customs checks away from the border and if so how they would work
- For the border to disappear, Gibraltar will effectively become part of Europe’s passport-free travel area – the Schengen zone – though there is a different use of language from both sides on whether it will be “part of”, or “connected to” Schengen
- With the border gone, new arrivals will only be checked if they enter by sea at the port and by air
- For the first time, as well as the Gibraltar border guards, there will be guards from the EU border and Coastguard Agency known as Frontex also checking passports.
Gibraltar gets UK-Spain deal to keep open border
‘Work is far more important than the colour of the flag’
Gib, as it’s known, has provided work for La Línea resident Melissa for 20 years. She’s a teaching assistant and I meet her as she’s about to cross the two border posts on her morning commute, first through the Spanish checkpoint, then immediately after at the Gibraltar side where she’ll show the guards her work permit.
“This is great news for us. In the future it means it’ll be easier to simply cross for people [trying] to get jobs. For my son, for example, who has no job,” she says. “Work here for me is far more important than what colour the flag is.”
Juan José Uceda from the La Línea Workers Association celebrated with a 1940s bottle of Rioja when he heard about the deal.
“We think about the change that this can make psychologically to everybody here, and having no borders to impede us. We are a city born because of the needs of Gibraltar, and we have been suffering for so many years, the queues, the delays on the border and the political issues behind it as well.”
Read more from Gavin: Brexit leaves Spain’s Costa Brits facing dilemmas
Spain, which disputes British sovereignty over the Rock, has often been accused of deliberately holding up traffic by slowing down checks at the frontier to generate long delays, especially at times of tension between the two sides.
“There are workers, who’ve been waiting at the border many times for five or six hours without moving, and then on the way back again they have to wait the same time,” Juan José complains.
It affects families on both sides. Especially some of the children who go to school on the other side of the border.
“You could see the children eating their breakfast in the cars, waiting. And there are no toilets here. Nothing.”
‘Like St Pancras station on the Eurostar’
Gibraltar’s chief minister, Fabien Picardo, describes the agreement as creating “a common travel area between Gibraltar and the rest of Schengen”.
“This is a little like the juxtaposed controls that you would see at St Pancras station when you’re going on the Eurostar. You’d go first through British passport control. And then a few steps later you’d go through the French passport control. That is exactly the set-up of what we propose should happen if the European Commission agree, and we elevate our pre-agreement into a treaty.”
Spanish Foreign Minister Arancha González Laya recently stated that Spain would have to have the “last say” on the airport and port border arrangements, because Spain is the Schengen member country allowing the deal to happen.
That’s led to criticism that the move could weaken British sovereignty over the territory, but Mr Picardo says that if the plan goes ahead the decision on who enters Gibraltar will only ever be made by a Gibraltan guard, so the British Overseas Territory would have “primacy”.
“So if we say ‘No’ you’ve got to turn your tail and go. Then, you’re not coming in through Gibraltar.
“There is absolutely no way that anybody can suggest the agreement we’ve done or indeed that we would form part of a treaty that would in any way dilute British sovereignty.”
Spain: ‘I would call it ‘co-responsibility’
Spain’s Europe Minister, Juan González-Barba Pera, told the BBC that while Spanish claims over the Rock hadn’t receded, the deal was not about territorial claims.
“In 2002, [Gibraltar] held a referendum and they rejected the idea of co-sovereignty. Instead of co-sovereignty, I would call it ‘co-responsibility’ because by this agreement the UK is allowing Gibraltar to participate in certain policies of the European Union to which the UK is not participating.”
The Spanish government will outline the details of the agreement in principle in parliament next week.
There has been little chance for Spain’s politicians to process the detail of the deal, given that the agreement in principle was rushed through on New Year’s Eve, hours before the UK was due to leave the EU.
“There are some people in Spain who are not happy about this agreement because they see it as a lost opportunity to further our claims,” says the Spanish minister. He also accepts some in the UK and Gibraltar will be unhappy with the deal.
Risks of a return to old tensions
Despite the issues over who has final say over the deal, Gibraltar seems to have a better relationship with Spain’s Socialist coalition government than with previous governments in Madrid.
When the conservative Popular party was in power, the foreign minister claimed the Spanish flag would be flying on top of the Rock after Brexit.
For Gibraltarians there are still painful memories of past tensions. As well as border closures, they endured a 13-year blockade enforced by Spanish dictator Francisco Franco in 1969.
The EU has been credited with helping to smooth out periodic problems between the territories. Now, with the UK no longer a member, and Spain having increased responsibility at the ports, some locals worry it could be a stepping stone towards Spanish rule.
Retired couple Angela Alessio and Harry Brown, who were born on the Rock, are suspicious of Spanish motives.
“I think when I’m not here any more, in the future, this place will be part of Spain. After all we’re in the south of Spain.” Angela says.
Harry disagrees: “I trust the chief minister, but we have to be careful. One thing will be having European border guards checking passports, but I certainly don’t want the Spanish civil guard here doing it on their own.”
“Spain has always wanted to get hold of Gibraltar,” says ex-British military officer Axle. A site foreman in Gibraltar, he moved to La Línea to live with his Spanish wife.
Gibraltarian, British and Spanish officials all insist the border deal is an experiment that will be re-assessed four years after the border has been removed.
They acknowledge it’s not without risks. The hope, though, is that with the border gone, trust between these historically fractious neighbours can begin to grow.
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Actual idealism was a form of idealism, developed by Giovanni Gentile, that grew into a 'grounded' idealism, contrasting the transcendental idealism of Immanuel Kant, and the absolute idealism of G. W. F. Hegel. To Gentile, who considered himself the "philosopher of fascism," actualism was the sole remedy to philosophically preserving free agency, by making the act of thinking self-creative and, therefore, without any contingency and not in the potency of any other fact.
Actual idealism holds that it is the act of thinking as perception, not creative thought as imagination, which defines reality. Therefore, one idea, or another, can only be a formulation of particulars within the bounds of a known totality, in which one idea is not on any side of those particulars. Totality constituting the whole cohesive reality, is negated in such idea by itself. Integration of totality against idea, in appealing to oneself, is the sole fruitful means of idea, which poses no favoritism to the developed ideas giving a knowing precedence to the world it has created itself into. Anything less is a presupposition and therefore innately unreal. This totality is the act of thinking, not thoughts so regarded by thinking.
While realists agree that the world known to them is the only one they possibly know 'as a static concept,' they continue to regard something real about the concept having nothing to do with their thinking. Actual idealists disregard the static concept, as totally false, in regard to the world for them where the only real is in 'the act of thinking' within being.
The stance of realism claims that repeatability of experience gives proof of a basis, which transcends and outruns our percepts, refuting Idealism. Yet it does not consider that the process of thinking, as creation, and the thought about thinking, as abstraction, interchange depending on the quality of one's act. It is the process of thinking that creates thought, which may not recur, but what occurs as thinking of it is what cannot be outrun as a conceptualization, for it is the very immanent process of it, which is what definitely is. Not as thoughts perceived, but as perceptive thinking prior to being construed outside its own totality as a thought, not made an abstraction, which cannot exist or be supposed to exist in any form outside one's thinking. Only one's thought reached from -and thus put outside of- thinking can be surpassed; but only by thinking, not by an abstract external.
Actual idealism, therefore, rejects the Hegelian 'Absolute' as being a presupposition unprovable to the mind, unless considered to be synonymous with what's known or the totality of the act of thinking. Which therein would put the dialectical processes making 'self' & 'not self' a consideration proving external existence real, insofar as it is in reality part of the self's own thinking, since the self, regarded alone, is always a concept and cannot be given reality as such. Neither does Actual idealism admit archetypal concepts in that possible conception of them in relation to all else gives them no reality. Gentile made a pivotal distinction to factors concerning Idealism's own criteria for reality, which have stood since Berkeley's adage "Esse est percipi" by distinguishing between "pensiero pensante" the 'act of thinking', and the 'static thought' "pensiero pensato".
Gentile posited then, that knowledge as thought fixed against a fuller range of thinking limits thinking's every proposition. If truth is what surpasses the conditions of every proposition, taking a known postulate as truth removes its criteria from having that capability in thinking. Objectifying actuality. Truth then cannot be known by thought, since knowledge held as thought is privative toward thinking as decided by what's thought. Only thinking as it penetrates, not given in to what categories of thought orient it, can be truth, so long as it does not resort to thought in doing so which would objectify it. Such thinking is truth because it therefore defines reality as by that thinking, rather than excluding truth from the possibility of thinking because of its relation to yielding thoughts. Only because thinking's results, namely thoughts, do not pertain to what is arising from its act, the truth, does thinking itself become questioned as a proper conductor of truth. That however does not detract from the nature of truths being defined within the act as the concrete. Thinking, being the condition in which truths are measured, in fact affirms thinking's own condition as truth, and when coupled with the idea that it generates thoughts which negate it, must the concrete be identified with thinking rather than simply being denied to thought, seen as abstract, and having that together assumed with thinking as denied also. For thinking cannot therefore be solely a producer of thoughts alone to Gentile, as is the position taken by materialists, because thoughts are to him what negate it, but must also be what produces the stable environment wherein being happens. Which then is the direct result of oneself as the further quality in which reality is not negated, as it is by thoughts to themselves.
Therefore, this postulate maintains that thinking is an active process and the static conception of a thought is its dialectical opposite. Where thinking is the vitality of psychological being, a thought is opposed to that vitality and therefore would be opposed to that immanent quality where alone existence takes on its reality to the actual idealist. No sense or imagining of something beyond or external to the act of thinking in itself for the thinker can be real, and therefore cannot be said to exist, even if, to continue the act of thinking it must be said that it does exist as a creation of the act of thinking if even then it remains unreal. Which in considering it the measure of its existence is realized for then it is exposed to the act of thinking and is subject to reality; from an a priori beginning to a non-empirical conclusion without presupposition.
Gentile calls his philosophy "actualism" or "actual idealism", because, in it, the only true reality is the pure act of the "thinking that thinks", i.e. self-consciousness in the present moment, in which the spirit that comprises all existing is manifested; in other words, not the individual thought entities, but the thinking act that is upstream of them represents the only reality that the philosopher recognizes.
The Spirit is Thought, and Thought is a perennial activity in which there is no distinction between subject and object. Gentile therefore opposes any dualism and naturalism claiming the unity of nature and spirit (monism), that is spirit and matter within the thinking consciousness, giving it a gnoseological and ontological primacy. Consciousness is seen as a synthesis of subject and object, synthesis of an act in which the first places the second. Therefore, they do not make sense only spiritualist or only materialist orientations, as it does not have the clear division between spirit and matter of Platonism, as reality is unique: here is evident the influence of Renaissance pantheism and Brunian immanentism, more than Hegelianism
Unlike Benedetto Croce (proponent of absolute historicism or historicist idealism for which all reality is "history" and not an act in the Aristotelian sense) Gentile appreciates Hegel not so much the historicist horizon, as the idealistic system based on consciousness as a "transcendental subject", or the assumption of consciousness as the principle of reality, a position that brings him closer to Fichte. Also according to Gentile there is an error, in Hegel, in the setting of the dialectic, but in a different way from Croce: Hegel would have built his dialectic with elements of the "thought", or that of the determined thought and science. For Gentile, on the other hand, only in the "thinking in action" consists the dialectical self-consciousness that encompasses everything, while the "thought" is an illusory fact.
Gentile's actualism therefore aims to reform the Hegelian dialectic, to make it an authentically absolute idealism, with the addition of the theory of the pure act and the explication of the relationship between "logic of thinking" and "logic of thought."
An idealist conception aims at conceiving the absolute itself, the whole, as an idea: it is thus an intrinsically absolute idealism. But idealism cannot be absolute if the idea does not coincide with the very act of knowing it; because - this is the deepest origin of the difficulties in which Platonism struggles - if the idea were not the very act by which the idea is known, the idea would leave something outside itself, and idealism would therefore no longer be absolute.— Giovanni Gentile, Teoria generale dello spirito, chap. XVII, § 1
Taking up Fichte, the philosopher asserts that the spirit is foundational insofar as it is the unity of consciousness and self-consciousness, thought in act; the act of thinking thought, or "pure act," is the principle and form of becoming reality, outside of which there is nothing: there are no empirical individuals separate from the absolute I; error, evil, and death have no consistency before Truth and the Eternal; even the past lives only in the present moment of remembrance.
According to Gentile, the dialectic of the pure act is implemented in particular in the opposition between the subjectivity represented by art (thesis) and the objectivity represented by religion (antithesis) to which philosophy (synthesis) provides the solution. The "logic of thinking thought," understood as an archetypal-ontological instance, is a philosophical and dialectical logic; the "logic of thought thought," on the other hand, is formal and erroneous, because the individual thoughts coming from original thinking are merely a contemplative reflection, a kind of "by-product.".
Reality is thus not a fact, a factual and static datum, but an act, an action of the spirit, a dynamic activity endowed with an infinite power. Potentiality and actuality are to be understood here not so much in the Aristotelian sense as in the Neoplatonist sense borrowed from German idealism.
Although realists admit that the external world is the only knowable one, enclosable within a "static" concept based on the repeatability of experience that would testify to the existence of a solid basis transcending the mutability of our perceptions, they continue to dogmatically assume that there is something real independently of the thought that thinks it.
But a reality thought of as a "presupposition of thought," that is, thought of as "unthought" (being external, prior to thought), is a contradictory, dogmatic, and arbitrary concept that corresponds to the empirical point of view. Empiricism is an abstract point of view, because it separates the object from the ego, from the subject that posits it, and thus "abstracts" a part from the whole. The only concrete reality is the unitary synthesis of subject-object, which Gentile calls self-consciousness, in which it is possible to recompose the opposition between "thinking thought" and "thought thought", between "act" and "fact", or according to Gentile's terminology, between "concrete logos" and "abstract logos".
The actual self-consciousness of thought is not immediate subjectivity, but mediated. Assuming the non-ego as opposite to the ego is in fact, at the beginning, an abstract and therefore immediate positing of thought that does not see itself in the objects of the world, a positing without mediation. Conversely, the transcendental (self-conscious) Ego is a mediated consciousness of itself, because it cannot subsist without consciousness of the other than itself, that is, of the world.
Gentile rejects as abstract the Kantian table of the twelve categories, which depend in fact on the only true concrete judgment constituted by the I think (or aperception):
Since the true judgment, in its concrete character, is not, for example, that "Caesar has subdued Gaul" but: "I think" that Caesar has subdued Gaul": and it is only in this second judgment, which is the only one that can be pronounced, that we can look for the modality of the function of judgment and the true relation that intervenes between the terms that this function unites in an "a priori" synthesis.— Giovanni Gentile, Teoria generale dello spirito, chap. VIII, § 2
The transcendental self that operates this synthesis must be distinguished from the empirical self: the latter is an entity different from all the rest as well as from the other empirical selves, the transcendental self is on the contrary the universal subject, which can never be looked at from the outside, because it cannot be the object of our experience, like a show we attend as spectators, otherwise it will no longer be a subject but an object, a self indeed simply empirical.
Thus, that we look at the visible object, or that we look at the eyes to which it is visible, we have two objects of experience: of an experience, the one that we make currently, and with regard to which not only the object, but also the subject of the experience that is analyzed, that is made the term of the new present experience, are object. Except that our eyes, we can only look at them in the mirror!— Giovanni Gentile, Teoria generale dello spirito, chap. I, § 5
Even if we presume to objectify the subjective act of the Ego, we would still lower it to one of the many finite objects of knowledge. For this reason it is an act that can never be transcended: its transcendental (not transcendent) nature cannot be understood as a completed act, but only as an "act in progress", that is, an act that is never definitively concluded, constantly actualizing and in continuous becoming.
In this act lies that concrete character that remains for Gentile as a fundamental need also in the act of Education, understood as self-education of the mind based not on the otherness of the teacher and the pupil, but on the unity of the same process that are the school and the life, the Pedagogy and the Philosophy, theory and practice.
Actual thought is in fact «the center in which the principle of life is, from which every reality sprouts»: actualism is the awareness of this center.
Thinking is at the same time an act , a constant process of self-creation or, as Gentile says, of autoctisis, with which by thinking it places itself and the world at the same time, thus becoming aware of itself .
The self-production of the mind as causa sui ipsius, however, is not prior to the act with which thought is thought, but is this same act, because one cannot formulate thoughts without the awareness of formulating. Moreover, the nature of such a self-production is essentially the volition, free creation of the feeling, whose ethics is not external but is one with this self-production, which alienates itself in an external reality to return to itself.
The moment of objectification, of the non-ego, is essential as it constitutes the very thought of the ego; the latter gives himself an object in order to carry out his activity, because otherwise a thought without content could not exist.
The starting point of the circle of self-consciousness is therefore an inactual potentiality, but it does not exist only ideally, because without immediacy mediation is not possible.
For the concrete character of thought, which is the negation of the immediacy of any abstract position, to be realized, it is necessary that the abstract character be not only denied but also asserted; in the same way that in order to maintain the fire that destroys the fuel, there must always be fuel, and that this fuel is not removed from the devouring flames, but actually burns.— Giovanni Gentile, Teoria generale dello spirito, chap. VII, § 9
That is, the abstract is still a moment of the concrete, and it provides fuel for it to the extent that it is denied. The abstract cannot be combusted once and for all, otherwise becoming, or the dialectic of thinking, would stop. Rather, each time the abstract is overcome in the concrete, the concrete presents itself again as a new abstract, to be overcome endlessly.
The logic of the concrete therefore does not deny the object, but rather is aware of its abstractness, which it therefore recognizes by admitting alongside the dialectic of thought a logic of the abstract, as its degree or moment in becoming.
The logic of abstract thinking consists in the principle of identity, when being is made the object of thought, becoming identical with itself (A=A).
Being is the negation of thought, because it is external to the actuality of thought, a being that according to Eleatic or naturalistic philosophy would exist even when it is not thought.
Gentile points out that pure (natural) being, understood as the immediate and static "A", cannot be identical to itself, being unthought and therefore unreal, whereas only thought, however abstract, can establish the relation of identity A = A. This relation thinks the being as distinct from the thought, but not separated.
The principle of identity then gives rise to the other determinations of Aristotelian logic such as that of the noncontradiction, of the excluded thirds, of the judgments and of the syllogism, a logic which thus remains fully valued by Gentile, and "remains all solid and alive" as a moment of the logic of the concrete.
The determinateness of the abstract concept must thus be brought back to the concreteness of the actual life of the spirit, since it is proper to spiritual concreteness to create determined and circumscribed forms.
Even the [...] truth of the equivalence of the internal angles of a triangle to two right angles is something closed and separated only by abstraction; in reality, it is articulated in the process of geometry through all the minds, in which this geometry, in the world, is realized.— Giovanni Gentile, Teoria generale dello spirito, chap. III, § 8
The determined forms of thought reality, that is, of "experience," are expressions of the historical, spatiotemporal becoming of the Spirit: their multiplicity is not next to the unity of the Spirit, but belongs to the world as the object of consciousness, which unifies them all in a simple act.
The positivity of the historical determinations is thus reconciled with the original negativity of the self-concept, or self-consciousness of the determined concept. The act of the spirit is "original negativity" in that it is fulfilled at the moment in which it denies being as nature (the simple "A" devoid of connections), that is, it denies something that does not exist (mistakenly believed to exist by naturalism), and in this denial it realizes itself. Pure being is nothing because it is not even that conceptual being posited by abstract thought which, although inactual, provides fuel for the logic of the concrete.
The latter, also called authentic or speculative logic, highlights the continuity of the self through its progressive development in the principles me = me (differentiation in unity) but also me = non-me (unity in difference), for both find their synthesis in the real unity of the concrete and the abstract, of the subject thinking and the object thought.
The transcendental feature of thought is such that my present thought of now includes the past and the future : the now, the present hour of thought is not between before and after, but encompasses the totality of time , and therefore it is eternal , an eternal becoming.
Gentile challenges Croce's distinction between "history that is made" and "history that is thought," between "res gestae" and "historia rerum gestarum," asserting the contemporaneity of history, which "should not be confused with Vico's, which leaves out of itself one that unfolds in time : one where our eternal is the same time considered in the actuality of the spirit".
Historical knowledge consists in the reduction of the multiple to the concrete unity of the act, a synthesis of the opposing theses that conceive the spirit now as a historical dialectic, now as an a-historical eternity. The identity of philosophy and history is therefore supported by Gentile in a much more radical way than Croce:
The facts of philosophy in its past, think about it; and they can only be the act, the only act of your philosophy, which is not in the past, nor in a present that will be past, because it is the life, the very reality of your thought, the center of irradiation of all times, whether past or future. History, therefore, that which is precisely in time, only materializes in the act of those who consider it as eternal history.— Giovanni Gentile, Teoria generale dello spirito, chap. XIII, § 13
The history of the spirit as an eternal presence of itself to itself is seen by Gentile as a progressive awareness of actualism itself.
Reforming the idealism of Hegel, he intends to purge it of both the developments going in the direction of Platonism attempted by the Hegelian Right and the Materialist results of the Hegelian Left. According to Gentile, Plato's mistake is to assume the transcendence of ideas with respect to thought, remaining in a dualism of mind-matter based abstractly on a being, or a matter, presupposed to the thought, which is the characteristic feature of Greek philosophy.
Christian philosophy had the merit of overcoming the intellectualistic position of the Greeks, their materialistic representation of the world, through the arduous effort to spiritualize reality, while still affirming the transcendence of the Spirit. This will later be resolved by Spinoza in the immanent unity of substance, which Gentile intends to transform into an immanentism of a subjectivistic and spiritualistic kind.
The cogito ergo sum of Descartes is a fundamental step in the journey of Western philosophy toward the self-consciousness of the actualist principle, as are George Berkeley's famous adage esse est percipi and Kant's a priori synthesis, though they still admit some realist and transcendent elements beyond the act of thinking.
Berkeley, for example, while affirming the dependence of actual on the idea, i.e., that there are no objects outside our perceptions, nevertheless continues to attribute representations of reality to an objective and absolute mind, presupposed to the human mind. For Gentile, on the contrary, the only absolute thought is that which is immanent to becoming and to individual minds, i.e., actual thought.
With German idealism, thought finally becomes aware that there are no other realities outside itself, although Fichte remains in the dualism of the self and the not-self, which is never overcome by the actuality of thought, but only by an infinitely dilated practical act, without prejudice to the opposition between theory and practice. The same opposition is not overcome by Schelling either, if not by an intellectual intuition thought in a dogmatic way and thus always presupposed to the present consciousness.
Finally, Hegel also, by tripling the single thought, conceives logic and nature as something other than spirit, as "thought" rather than as moments of the same thinking act, so that his dialectic results in a result that, for Hegel, is definitive, immutable, situated at the apex of the development of the mind, whereas, for Gentile, becoming is eternal, outside of time, otherwise arriving at such immutability would be at odds with its flow. To this end, Gentile endorses the need, already stated by Spaventa, to "kantianize" Hegel, by bringing the totality of the mind within the unity of the transcendental self.
In the concrete synthesis of this Ego, in its autoctisis outside of which there is nothing, that distinction between theory and praxis falls away, which Gentile reproached Croce for again, who was wrong to put a "logic of fact" in place of the actual logic of the Spirit, basing it on the distinction of the forms of the Spirit (art, philosophy, economics and ethics), which being "distinct" are only empty abstractions, divorced from the spiritual life, whose unity they compromise.
Gentile is concerned to reiterate several times the concreteness of the spiritual life of the thinking act, which unfolds in the dialectical triad thesis-athesis-synthesis, represented by art, religion and philosophy.
Gentile recovers the romantic conception of art as pure sentiment, giving it a character of lyrical intuition as De Sanctis and Croce have already done, however, challenging the latter that art is not mediated expression of feeling, but the feeling itself, an active force of the spirit that contains the whole in power. Moreover, art is not to be distinguished from other forms of human creativity as Croce believes, but permeates them all. And sentiment, as the core of art, will be increasingly revalued by Gentile to the point of saying that it is not only the potentiality of thought in action, but infinite creative energy that moves thought itself, and therefore the world, reality..
Thought, yes, is reality, the world. But the Atlas that sustains this world in which we live, and in which living is a joy, is the feeling, which [...] always makes us go back into ourselves to make sure that the world rests firmly on its foundations— Giovanni Gentile, Filosofia dell'arte, Florence, Sansoni, 1937, p. 373
Religion, however, is a necessary moment in the development of the spirit that needs to alienate itself in order to become self-aware.
On the other hand, it is not possible either for the spirit to fix itself in its simple religious position, cancelling itself as the subject itself; for the same cancellation can only take place, as we have already observed, by an affirmation of the spirit's activity. The spirit is led by its very nature to overcome each religious position in turn, recovering its autonomy, criticizing its conception of the divine, and thus proceeding to ever more spiritual forms of religion.— Giovanni Gentile, Teoria generale dello spirito, chap. XIV, § 8
Gentile recognizes in Christianity the beginning of this process of evolution of the spirit, because it has always privileged the intimacy and the responsibility of the subject starting from the central dogma of the Man-God, which recomposes in unity the separation between the divine spirit and the human spirit.
Gentile thus presents his philosophy as essentially Christian, or the fulfillment of Christianity in a demythologized form, as a religion of interiority which he intends to purge of the elements of realism and transcendence brought historically by platonism and aristotelianism.
Restoring the authentic Christian tradition, Gentile proposes to renew even the spiritualistic instances of the Italian Risorgimento, removing them from Platonism and mysticism of transcendence, in favor of an immanent religiosity that excludes any barrier between sacred and profane, and in which every man finds within himself, and in every aspect of his life, the concrete unity of the spirit.
He who trembles and is afraid to accept in his soul that consciousness of infinite responsibility with which man weighs himself down by recognizing and feeling God in him, is not a Christian, and, if Christianity is only a revelation, that is to say, a more open consciousness that man acquires of his own spiritual nature, he is not even a man. I mean a man conscious of his humanity. [...] And how will he be able to feel free, and therefore able to recognize and fulfill a duty, and to learn a truth, and to enter, in short, into the realm of the spirit, if in the depths of his own being he does not feel the gathering and the pulsation of history, of the universe, of the infinite, of everything? [...] And therefore the actualist does not deny God, but with the mystics and the most religious spirits that have been in the world, repeats: "Est Deus in nobis"..— Giovanni Gentile, Introduzione alla filosofia , Florence, Le Lettere, 1958, p. 33
Between art and religion lies science, which shares the limits of both without participating in their validity. Like art, in fact, science does not deal with the universal but with the particular and, in this sense, it is subjective. On the other hand, being faced with an object that it does not create, whose materiality is opposed to the activity of the spirit, places the latter in a condition of passivity typical of religion.
[...] It [science] is therefore agnostic by nature, and ready to say not only ignoramus, but also, and above all, ignorabimus, as religion does in front of its unknown and formidable God in its mystery. Ignoring the true impenetrable being of things, science knows what it considers to be a pure phenomenon, a subjective, one-sided and fragmentary appearance, like the image of the poet who sends a flash of lightning to the imagination in a dream from which the mind is distant from reality. The science, therefore, oscillating between art and religion, does not unify them, as the philosophy, in a superior synthesis; on the contrary, it adds, with the defect of objectivity and universality of the art, the defect of subjectivity and rationality of the religion.— Giovanni Gentile, Teoria generale dello spirito, chap. XV, § 8
Instead of composing together the subjectivity of art with the objectivity of religion, as philosophy does, science thus remains at their level of abstraction, which cannot be overcome except in the self-consciousness of the spiritual act, the only one where subject and object concretely coexist.
Gentile, however, rejects the accusation of "hostility to science", claiming, on the contrary, to share the desire, proper to a scientific mind, to overcome in practice every limit is considered inviolable by thought, a desire that finds its foundation in the "fruitfulness" of a philosophy such as the actualist one.
It has also been pointed out how, by denying the existence of immutable realities that oppose thought, with actualism every limit to free human creativity also falls in the technico-scientific direction.
Since the divine is immanent to the human, even on the ethical level, the spirit must be affirmed not as an empty universality that suppresses individuality, but as the concrete overcoming of particular interests in a superior ethics that includes them all and at the same time realizes them.
In this sense, Gentile presents himself as a convinced liberal, defending a human liberty understood as the capacity to universalize oneself by going beyond the limits of one's own empirical singularity. Gentile rejects the distinction made by Croce between economics and ethics, which, taken individually, remain at the stage of unattainable abstractions, in order to integrate them into a synthesis in which both find their concreteness in action, represented by State Ethics. The State is conceived by Gentile as a living organism in which individuals express themselves and discover their raison d'être; a state that does not set itself as a fixed and binding goal, but understood dynamically as a constant process of integration and renewal of spiritual life, as Gentile saw embodied by fascism.
In view of a reform of ethics and of the national conscience of which Actualism would have constituted the foundations, he motivated his adherence to Fascism by honouring himself as its official philosopher.
Actual idealism was successful in that it promoted a theory of regarding thought, that garnered enough attention, to prove a competition to the new waves of positivism, and therefore materialist conceptions of social life that were vying for reformist tendencies in the politics of the time. Its ideas, therefore, were key to helping the National Fascist Party consolidate power in Italy with its own reform, and integral to giving fascism the content of its philosophical sentiment. Despite this, Gentile claimed actual idealism to be the true variety of positivism, and the proper interpretation of the concept of positivism.
Benedetto Croce objected that Gentile's "pure act" is nothing other than Schopenhauer's will. However Schopenhauer "…came to rest in an Absolute which transcends concrete experience … and for (Schopenhauer) the Critical Philosophy was only a prolegomena or propaedeutic to a speculative or 'transcendent' philosophy of the kind which Gentile and Kant are united in opposing", according to H. S. Harris's book on the basic metaphysics of Giovanni Gentile in contrast to that of Schopenhauer.
With actualism, Gentile engages a reform of the Hegelian dialectic based on the spiritualists motives of the ontological tradition Italian, reconciling them with the needs of concrete character coming from the Marxist thought. He thus takes to Spaventa and Marx the reference models to reinterpret Hegel, proceeding to one of his "kantianizations" on the one hand, but avoiding falling into materialism on the other hand.
An opponent of all intellectualism, which he considered detached from reality, he succeeded in postulating a theory of speculative thought that would obtain sufficient consensus to compete with the new waves of positivism (and thus of materialist conceptions of social life) that were clashing in the field of reformist political trends of the time. In 1921, Piero Gobetti wrote of Gentile that he "brought philosophy down from the professorial obscurities into the concreteness of life". However, unlike Benedetto Croce, who permeates Italian culture in general, Gentile has an impact on the specifically philosophical milieu of his time.
His ideas, historically, are decisive for the consolidation of power of the National Fascist Party in Italy, providing a dogmatic basis for relative reforms, as well as the real driving force of the Fascist philosophical doctrine, tending towards the construction of a new humanity. Nevertheless, Gentile claims for his actualism the quintessential quality of positivism, of which it would constitute only the most correct interpretation.
With his conception idealist, Gentile intends to become a prophet of the spirit, a priest of an immanent divinity that religion wrongly considers transcendent, devoid of limits and imperfections. This concept, however, enters a crisis at the end of World War II, when new philosophical paradigms based rather on existentialism and on individualistic presuppositions impose themselves. Nicola Abbagnano, although a bearer of these new philosophical instances, exalted Gentile's differences between Gentile's philosophy and the idealism of Benedetto Croce, emphasizing at the same time the strongly romanticism roots from which Gentile's actualism draws.
Gentile's position [...] seemed to me, because it was, clearer and more concrete than Croce's. Moreover, although linked to Hegelianism, in all his philosophical system Gentile tried to free himself from abstraction and to anchor himself in reality. Also because of the strong political value of his personality, he criticized Hegel: he was indeed wrong, according to him, to have attempted a dialectic (relation/conflict between "thesis" and "antithesis", in order to generate an infinite series of rational "syntheses", aiming at Progress) relative to the thought, i.e., to the Spirit or to the thinkable reality, whereas the only dialectic is the one that involves the thinking, i.e., the human subject in the act in which he thinks. This "actualism" (the only reality is the thought in act, that is the subject of the thought) had in itself a flavor of concrete character, much more convincing than the schemes of Croce. Gentile also partially distanced himself from Hegel by affirming, in practice, that nothing exists outside the act of thought.— Nicola Abbagnano, Nella Napoli nobilissima, in Ricordi di un filosopho, sous la direction de Marcello Staglieno, § 3, p. 33, Milan, Rizzoli, 1990
Similarly, according to Leo Valiani, "his philosophy seems anachronistic to us. The evolution of societies and sciences has made it even more anachronistic than it already was. The link between thinking and doing, the problem of the active character of knowledge, which is at the center of Gentile's meditations, is nevertheless an eternal problem, which survives the particular approach he gave it".
Among Gentile's most faithful disciplinarians is Ugo Spirito, who defends the immanentism of his philosophy, to the point of reconciling it, after a long philosophical journey, with a vision that elevates science to the rank of cornerstone of the contemporary age. If other thinkers find in Marxism a natural outlet for his immanentism, there are those who, more attentive to the religious and spiritualist motives of his thought, claim the need to open up to transcendence, in particular the idealist Augusto Guzzo, or, still in the Catholic sphere, Armando Carlini, Michele Federico Sciacca and Augusto del Noce.
Recently, finally, the philosopher Emanuele Severino is keen to highlight, on the one hand, "the essential solidarity between actualism and techno-science; on the other hand, the capacity of actualism to carry over the entire Western tradition: this means that Gentile's thought is destined to be recognized as one of the most decisive features of world culture". | <urn:uuid:f7a1a840-a4c6-497b-907d-6dfa9c101561> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://db0nus869y26v.cloudfront.net/en/Actual_idealism | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570913.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809064307-20220809094307-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.959803 | 8,014 | 3.171875 | 3 |
A bench of Justices D Y Chandrachud, M R Shah and Sanjiv Khanna said the investigation initiated by police ought not to be scuttled at the initial stage and courts can interfere by staying or quashing the probe only in exceptional cases when no prima facie case is made out against an accused and the case appears to have been lodged only to harass.
Against the present practice followed not only by high courts but also the Supreme Court when a very brief order is passed to stay the probe without giving any reason, Justice Shah, who wrote the verdict for the bench, said a brief on the reasons is warranted in the order to justify why such an interim order is required to be passed so that it can demonstrate the application of mind by the court.
It said extraordinary and inherent powers of the court do not confer an arbitrary jurisdiction to act according to its whims or caprice and the courts should be cautious while interfering in criminal investigations. The bench said courts should not go into the merits of the allegations in the FIR when the investigation is in progress and police must be permitted to complete the probe. "It would be premature to pronounce the conclusion based on hazy facts that the complaint/FIR does not deserve to be investigated or that it amounts to abuse of process of law," the bench said and added that the FIR is not an encyclopaedia which must disclose all facts and details relating to the offence.
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Princess Alexandra is a working member of the Royal Family who is often overlooked, similar to The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester.
So who is she and what does she do?
Who is Princess Alexandra?
Princess Alexandra was born on Christmas Day 1936 at 3 Belgrave Square, her family’s London home. When she was born, she was sixth in line to the British throne, but is currently 57th.
She is the second child and only daughter of the late Duke and Duchess of Kent. Her father, who was brother to George VI, was killed in a wartime flying accident in 1942, when Alexandra was just five years old. Her brothers are the present Duke of Kent and Prince Michael of Kent.
HRH was the first British Princess to go to an ordinary school in 1947, attending Heathfield School in Ascot.
She was one of the bridesmaids at the wedding of her cousin, Princess Elizabeth (The Queen) the same year.
Marriage and family
The engagement of Princess Alexandra to Angus Ogilvy, second son of the Earl of Airlie, was announced on 19 November 1962. They were married on 24 April 1963 in Westminster Abbey, in a service attended by The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Charles, the Queen Mother, Princess Margaret and other members of the Royal Family.
Ogilvy’s grandmother was a close friend and lady-in-waiting to Queen Mary, while his father was a lord-in-waiting to George V and Lord Chamberlain to the Queen Mother.
Princess Alexandra’s brother, The Duke of Kent, walked her down the aisle, and her chief bridesmaid was The Queen’s only daughter, Princess Anne, who was aged 13 at the time.
The couple had two children: James (born in 1964), and Marina (born in 1966). Their children do not carry out official royal duties and are private citizens, but are seen at some of the larger family gatherings like Trooping the Colour.
Since her marriage, the Princess has lived at Thatched House Lodge in Richmond Park. Her off
Sir Angus died on 26 December 2004, after suffering with a cancer-like illness. He is buried at Frogmore.
Princess Alexandra was created a Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order (giving her GCVO after her name) in 1960, and made a Knight of the Order of the Garter (KG) in 2003 (it appears she followed Princess Anne’s lead and was installed as a Knight and not a Lady).
Princess Alexandra supports The Queen by carrying out engagements and holding patronages, both in the UK and overseas.
The Princess, now 84, has embarked on a number of overseas visits in support of The Queen, including visits to Rome, Oman and Hungary in 1998, Gibraltar in 1999, the Falkland Islands and Norway in 2000 and Thailand and Brunei in 2003.
Her most recent overseas visits have included the USA, Canada and the United Arab Emirates.
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– Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
– English National Opera
– London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art
– London Philharmonic Choir
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– Florence Nightingale Foundation
– St. Christopher’s Hospice
– Queen Alexandra’s Royal Naval Nursing Service
– Mental Health Foundation
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The lifespan of a clutch ranges between 30,000 kilometers and 240,000 kilometers, and it varies based on the car’s model. Nevertheless, a bad clutch pressure plate could cause some serious issues for the vehicle. Still, clutch pressure plate failure symptoms are pretty visible.
Does your car have a manual transmission? Then, you should know that the clutch is one component that works very hard with every start, stop and gear change. With such a tasking job, the clutch tends to wear out over time.
The clutch assembly is pretty crucial for every car, as it works well in connecting the engine to the transmission. However, there may be a sudden clutch failure due to some issues with the pressure plate.
In essence, the driver may face some difficulties in engaging or changing gears. The issues with the clutch pressure plate may occur due to broken springs, overheating, and even worn-out clutch disc. This article reveals some common symptoms of clutch plate problems and tips for increasing the clutch lifespan.
Common Clutch Pressure Plate Failure Symptoms
Various symptoms tell you that the clutch pressure plate is in bad shape. The good news is that these signs appear pretty visible, and you can take swift action before the car faces more problems.
Nevertheless, it would help to learn more about the role of the pressure plate. The clutch or pressure plate seems pretty beneficial in the manual transmission’s clutch assembly. It works with other components, including the clutch disc and flywheel.
In essence, the pressure plate alongside these other components in engaging the gears and keeps to the driving speed. Thus, the clutch plate is often under much friction and pressure with these activities. Soon, they may start wearing out.
Nevertheless, here are a few signs of a failing clutch pressure plate.
Difficulty in Engaging the Clutch Pedal
There is some amount of force needed to engage every clutch of various vehicles. This “input” would allow the car to completely depress and engage the pedal. However, drivers can do this effortlessly, as the force needed is not excessive.
Still, when you find yourself applying excessive pressure for the clutch to engage, you should know that there is a problem with its release mechanism. For most vehicles with mechanical systems, it would help if you check the pressure plate.
Aside from the pressure plate, this issue may arise when the clutch fork, cable, throw-out bearing, and linkage are in bad shape. Kindly note that a faulty cable, in this case, may cause the transmission to shift hard. If you work with hydraulic systems, you may need to check the seals for any blockage or wears.
Spongy or Loose Clutch Pedal
Has the clutch pedal of your car been feeling loose? Then, there may be some faults in the mechanical unit’s diaphragm spring of the clutch spring. You can look through the clutch fork or release bearing to see if there are issues with these components.
For vehicles that work with the hydraulic release clutch mechanism, it would help if you look out for any leaky connections or pipes. Furthermore, checking the piston seal, fluid reservoir, and air in this hydraulic system would suffice.
There are lots of chances that cars with manual transmission expose drivers to what it’s like to start engaging gears. Nevertheless, there is a chance that slipping gears occur with the clutch pressure plate getting worn.
In most cases, you would start the car starts feeling like the engine is revving, and there would be an increase in “rpm.” So, it would appear too drastic for the gear shifting to happen. Hence, the car wouldn’t stall as it does on a normal day.
Pulsating Clutch Pedal
With the rotating components of the vehicle’s transmission vibrating and wobbling, you may notice the clutch pedal pulsating. You should try to check the pressure plate. Asides from that, there may be a need for an adjustment on the release lever or the wrapped flywheels has some issues.
Excessive heat is something that doesn’t work well for cars, as you must have noticed from engine overheating. The same applies to the clutch system, and such an issue is one of the causes of clutch failure.
When it overheats the various components get exposed to frequent wear. In essence, when trying to fix the clutch system overheating, you should check on the pressure plate. Greater chances exist that this part starts wearing out after being left exposed.
Noise from the Clutch Release
Ever wondered what causes that annoying sound that accompanies the clutch release? A faulty pressure plate could be the cause. When you place some pressure on the clutch pedal, you would start hearing a creaking sound if the pressure plate is in bad condition.
If this does not appear to be the case, then you should check the spring arrangement in the clutch system.
Vibration in the Transmission System
The clutch system of the vehicle would start vibrating if the car’s pressure plate seems loose or imbalanced. When you notice such, it would help if you take the car to an expert to get the problem fixed.
Grinding Feel with Gear Shifting
When the car starts making some chirping, grinding, and whirling sound when its transmission remains neutral, the shaft bearing may be worn. Often, the sound tends to go away with a “depress” on the clutch pedal. With such a sign, you can tell that a problem exists that needs a quick fix.
Tips for Increasing the Lifespan of the Clutch Pressure Plate
Although the clutch gets involved in much work for the manual transmission, it seems like one of the most sensitive parts of the vehicle. Again, the pressure plate is a crucial part of the system, and once it is in a bad condition other issues arise.
It is also true that it starts wearing out with constant use but proper care would ensure your clutch pressure plate lasts longer. Here are some helpful tips to prevent the occurrence of worn pressure plate fingers for a long period.
- Ensure that you don’t “ride” the car’s clutch, as such action would cause it to burn quickly. The best thing to do is take off a pressure (remove your feet) whenever you press the accelerator.
- It would be best if you stop treating the car’s clutch pedal as your footrest. If you keep doing such, the bearings may get released, causing some issues.
- When you want to pull away from the clutch, do so gently and “shift up” as naturally as you can.
- Ensure that you don’t designate the duty of the brakes to your clutch. When the need arises, use the brakes and do not try to use the clutch in place of the brake. The clutch assembly may face serious problems due to such issues, including the pressure plate.
- Try to learn when to replace the pressure plate, as a swift action would prevent further damage.
Why fix issues with the clutch? Well, smooth gear changing and engagement in manual vehicles can only be possible with a good clutch system. If there is any problem with the clutch of your vehicle, a quick fix would be needed.
Allowing the problem to linger on for too long can cause more problems to the other components of the transmission. You can check with the local service station near you for the clutch pressure plate price. Also, the labor cost for replacing the damaged parts with a new ones would vary. Nevertheless, they seem affordable and would prove beneficial for the car.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: How do you check a clutch pressure plate?
Ans: One excellent method of how to test a clutch pressure plate is using the hydraulic press. Then, get out the clutch plate from the car and place it in position on the hydraulic press. Then lower the “lever” till you get some pressure. Take proper measurements from the plate, down to the “metal pad.”
There is varying travel distance needed for the plate before it disengages. So, you can check with a car expert to know the right pressure plate travel distance of your car. Some persons find it pretty difficult in checking their vehicle’s clutch plate. Nevertheless, it seems simple if you follow the steps mentioned above.
Q: What happens when the clutch plate is damaged?
Ans: A damaged clutch plate would cause some difficulties when engaging the clutch pedal, and you may notice it feeling spongy or loose. Again, you may start noticing a grinding noise whenever you engage or even disengage the clutch. There is also this pulsation that results from the clutch pedal if the pressure plate seems damaged.
Various factors can cause serious damage to the clutch plate but one prominent issue is clutch overheating. When such occurs, the rest of the components, including the pressure plate are left bare. With that kind of exposure, they can start wearing out.
Q: What should one expect when driving with a faulty clutch
Ans: It seems pretty dangerous to drive a car that has a faulty clutch pressure plate. The threat seems great, leaving other road users at risk. Nevertheless, leaving the damage to linger for a long can cause some more issues for the clutch system.
If you still drive with such a problem in place, the steering gearbox would start getting damaged. With further damages, your car would not perform effectively. Then, fixing these problems would be more expensive.
Q: Should I replace the pressure plate alongside the clutch disc?
Ans: It is pretty common for the pressure plate to appear worn when the same goes for the clutch disc. Thus, ii is recommendable for car owners to get the pressure plate changed whenever they decide to replace the clutch disc.
Aside from that, when applying pressure on the clutch pedal, the effort is felt on the pressure plate and the clutch disc. Such action would allow a better “shifting.” So, it would appear more reasonable to get both replaced simultaneously.
Q: How much does clutch pressure plate replacement cost?
Ans: The cost of making some repairs on the clutch ranges between 500 dollars to 2,500 dollars. The price varies based on some crucial factors like the vehicle’s performance. After noticing some signs of a bad clutch pressure plate, it would be best to replace it as soon as possible.
Nevertheless, you may end up replacing more than the pressure plate. In some cases, there may be a need to replace the clutch disc and friction plates. Such action would allow the car to perform optimally.
The maintenance of driving speed and gear engagements seems possible through the aid of the clutch pressure plate. This component works effectively with other parts of the car’s transmission to ensure that the car runs smoothly.
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Background: The construction and development of formal institutions has been lagging behind in rural areas of China for decades, so the role of social capital is particularly important. In the context of China’s implementation of the rural revitalization strategy, considering the impact of social capital on farmers’ willingness to participate in environmental governance is profitable to the improvement of rural human settlement environment and the increase in the implementation efficiency of relevant policies.
Methods: Based on the micro-data of villages in Anhui Province, this paper uses the logit model to explore the effects of social capital of trust, network, and norm on farmers’ willingness to participate in environmental governance.
Results: The results show that both network social capital and norm social capital have a significant effect on farmers’ willingness to participate in environmental governance, and the marginal effect of network social capital is greater than that of norm social capital. After controlling both social network and social norm, however, the effect of social trust is not evident. With the improvement in farmers’ schooling level and income level, the impact of social network and social norms on farmers’ willingness to participate become gradually insignificant, and social capital appears to be “the capital of the poor.”
Conclusion: Given the above results, we can improve the willingness of farmers to participate in the village environmental governance and lay a solid foundation for the improvement of rural human settlement environment by cultivating village trust, broadening social network, and creating a social custom of mutual benefit.
Implications for Conservation: Effective environmental governance is an important measure to achieve sustainable development goals. Farmers’ willingness to participate in environmental governance plays a significant role in improving the effectiveness of rural environmental governance. Accordingly, the study of how social capital affects farmers’ willingness to participate provides not only valuable enlightenment for rural environmental governance and protection, but also a long path for sustainable development and biodiversity protection.
In the middle of the 20th century, some developed countries noticed the pollution of domestic sewage and promulgated a series of laws to actively improve the domestic sewage treatment rate. According to the data from the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development (MOHURD) of China in 2019, China’s urban sewage treatment rate is 96.81%, while the rural sewage treatment rate is only 33.30%, and the per capita park area in rural areas is only one-ninth of that in urban areas. Moreover, the data from the National Bureau of Statistics of China in 2019 shows that the amount of agricultural plastic film used was 2.4077 million tons and the amount of pesticides used was 1.917 million tons, of which Anhui province accounted for 4.31% and 6.32%, respectively. Therefore, the pollution caused by agricultural life and production has become a prominent shortcoming that restricts the transformation and development of rural areas. Faced with the double constraints of resource allocation and environmental governance, there is a long way to go for environmental governance in China rural development (Yu, 2018). Furthermore, the first meeting of the 19th the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Leading Group for Comprehensively Deepening Reform deliberated and adopted the “Three-year Action Plan for the Improvement of Rural Living Environment,” aiming to accelerate the improvement of rural living environment and further improve the level of rural living environment (Central office of the people’s Republic of China, office of the State Council, 2018). The 2019 《Government Work Report》 put forward that it is necessary to carry out the improvement of rural human settlements according to local conditions, promote the “toilet revolution,” trash and sewage treatment, and build beautiful villages (State Council government working report, 2019). The sanitary conditions of toilets are directly related to the health of people in developing countries and the protection of the ecological environment, and the toilet revolution is dedicated to improving the sanitary conditions of toilets.
At present, the pollution of life and production in rural areas in China severely affects the play of rural production and ecological functions. In the context of the “strategic of rural vitalization” proposed by the Chinese government, rural environmental governance has important practical significance for promoting the rural revitalization strategy and ecological civilization construction (Deng & Wang, 2019; Wang et al., 2020a). The village environment is the hidden wealth shared by villagers. Rural environmental improvement is related to the building of a moderately prosperous society in all respects, the fundamental well-being of farmers, and the civilization and harmony of rural society. The necessity, importance, and urgency of rural environmental management are obvious.
Rural environmental governance is a public issue that requires the involvement of farmers to produce real results. As environmental governance is characterized by large investment, low direct economic benefit, and insignificant short-term benefit, it commonly falls at the end of the investment willingness of local governments. It is not reasonable to take the government or market as the only way to solve environmental public affairs. Without the participation of farmers, the relevant governance policies formulated by the government will be trivial and cannot be put into practice, easily forming the “prisoner’s dilemma” of environmental regulation. We should analyze the independent governance of the rural environment from the perspective of self-organization (Ostrom, 1990). Problems like the uncertainty of environmental problems make the government confront many difficulties in the process of environmental governance. Introducing the power of the public can effectively reduce the burden of the government (Huang et al., 2017). As a new rural environmental governance mechanism, farmer participation is particularly crucial in rural environmental governance. Social capital has become an important analytical perspective that affects farmers’ willingness to participate in environmental governance, such as farmers’ willingness to participate in carbon sink management (Han et al., 2017), ecological compensation (Zhang et al., 2013), invest in environmental protection (Yan et al., 2016), etc. In addition, China is a typical relationship society, especially in rural areas where formal system construction and development are relatively backward. Social capital affects almost all aspects of rural society, such as the supply of village public goods, community governance, peasant household capital loans, farmers’ health, income, etc. (Wang et al., 2017, 2019). The influence of social capital on farmers’ individual behavior is particularly prominent in rural society, which provides a new idea for social capital to intervene in rural environmental governance. There are some differences in farmers’ incomes and schooling levels between the eastern and western regions of China. To ensure the accurate implementation of environmental governance policies, these factors must be considered. Therefore, whether social capital affects farmers’ willingness to participate in environmental governance? What sort of social capital has more effect on farmers’ involvement? Whether there are differences in income and educational background between social capital and farmers’ willingness to participate in environmental governance? There is no doubt that these problems are worth discussing.
This paper analyzes the effects of social capital of trust, network, and norm on farmers’ willingness to participate in environmental governance using micro-survey data of rural areas in Anhui Province of China. Different from the existing studies, the main contributions of this paper are as follows. First, most studies on social capital’s effect on farmers’ willingness to participate in environmental governance are analyzed from one dimension of social capital, while its mechanism needs to be further studied. Moreover, the importance of different dimensions of social capital needs to be clarified. Second, the existing research is mostly qualitative research based on case analysis, while quantitative research is comparatively uncommon. Based on micro-survey data of rural areas in Anhui Province of China, this paper uses the economic model to empirically analyze the influence of various dimensions of social capital, providing a new perspective for the improvement of rural human settlement environment. Third, this paper investigates whether there are differences in the role of social capital among different groups (high-income farmers and low-income farmers, high-education farmers vs. low-education farmers) and whether social capital is more likely to be the social capital of the poor.
The rest part of the paper is organized as follows. Literature Review and Research Assumptions section reviews the literature and makes hypotheses. The Methods chapter describes our data sources, model building and variables. The Results chapter report key findings and discussion. Discussion section summarizes and provides policy recommendations.
Literature Review and Research Hypothesis
Putnam (1993) proposed that social capital refers to the characteristics of social organizations, such as networks, trust, and norms, which are conducive to mutually beneficial actions and collaboration. Ostrom (2009) states that the mechanism of trust, supervision, and regulation generated through communication and game among members will prompt participants to adopt behaviors that conform to common interests, thereby helping to overcome the dilemma of traditional environmental governance models. Song (2010) proposes that rural social capital can break the “Prisoner’s Dilemma” of farmers’ cooperation, and resolve conflicts of interests in the environmental protection of the participants, so as to facilitate the achievement of environmental protection goals. Anderson and Schirmer found that social capital and social network had a significant effect on improving the public’s willingness to participate in low-carbon infrastructure construction (Anderson & Schirmer, 2015). Social capital is also found to influence farmers’ willingness to participate in farmland protection and watershed ecological management through information transmission, trust mechanism, and normative constraints (Shi et al., 2018, 2019).
As there is a significant positive correlation between organizational social capital level and environmental governance performance (Liu, 2011), the improvement of organizational social capital level is favorable to the development of the green economy in China (Wan & Liao, 2018). Harring (2013) shows that social trust contributes to protecting the environment based on the data of the International Social Survey Program. Taking rural waste recycling as an example, Yan et al. (2016) argue that social capital can promote farmers’ willingness to participate in environmental investment. Multi-dimensional heterogeneity of social capital has a significant impact on farmers’ participation in the supply of quasi-public goods (Miao, 2014). Farmers with higher levels of social capital networks, norms, and trust are more likely to engage in pro-environmental behaviors (Zhu and Lei, 2018). Social capital, such as networks, can not only effectively solve the problem of the high cost of policy supervision and implementation in environmental protection but also promote collective action in environmental protection to ensure the realization of policy objectives (Feng et al., 2019). Hu and Zhuang (2019) found that trust, networks, and norms have clear benefits in carrying out collective actions, reducing governance costs and forming long-term mechanisms. There is a nonlinear relationship between social capital and environmental governance performance, and the impact of social capital on environmental governance results has an institutional heterogeneity effect (Qi et al., 2015; Wang et al., 2020b). Studies have found that social capital stock will have positive or negative impacts on environmental governance (Du et al., 2016). A review of the existing literature shows that social trust, social networks and social norms all play a role in the process of environmental governance.
Deutsch (1958) suggests that trust is an individual’s expectation of something or other individuals, and responding to this expectation. The improvement of the level of trust between individuals has a positive impact on individuals making positive responses. Bohr (2014) takes the American residents’ environmental protection activities at the expense of their own interests as the research object, empirically analyzes the determinants, and concludes that the increase in social trust contributes to the supply of public goods. He et al. (2015) divides social trust into interpersonal trust and institutional trust and shows that social trust can effectively improve farmers’ willingness to participate in environmental governance. The higher level of trust reflects the higher expectations of individuals for the future, which strengthens the willingness of individuals to cooperate with other individuals. The higher the social trust, the stronger the willingness of farmers to participate in environmental governance. Therefore, this paper puts forward:
H1: The higher the degree of social trust, the stronger the willingness of Chinese farmers to participate in rural environmental governance.
Based on consanguinity and geography, Chinese humanistic tradition forms a “pattern of differential order,” with individuals as the center, spreading out layers to form a network of relationships. Consanguinity and geography are the bonds of interpersonal relations and also part of the capital of modern society. To improve the level of rural environmental governance, it is imperative to increase the participation of farmers (Wang et al., 2013), and various participants in the social network can increase their benefits by strengthening the frequency of cooperation (Putnam et al., 1994). Hu and Hu (2016) suggest that social networks are considered as the foundation for the existence of rural social capital; therefore, the coverage and stability of farmers’ social networks have an important impact on environmental governance. This invisible network connects each subject in rural environmental governance. The greater the density of the network, the closer the interconnection between the subjects, the faster the flow of information, and the wider the network coverage, the more subjects will participate in rural environmental governance. The extension of social network will drive more farmers and groups to participate in the activities of human settlement environment governance, thus enhancing farmers’ sense of participation, sense of gain, and happiness. Accordingly, this paper puts forward:
H2: The level of social networks positively affects the willingness of Chinese farmers to participate in rural environmental governance.
Different from formal institutions, social norms are a type of behavioral norms that mediate social relations between people. The behavioral norms and standards shared by all members of a social group are social norms, including customs, religious norms, ethical norms, association characters, and legal norms. Social norms are embedded in the ideology of farmers in the form of “inherited ethical habits,” which can reduce the transaction cost of ethical law approval due to rational disapproval (He et al., 2019). Studies have identified that reputation demands such as fame and face can substantially promote farmers’ environmental-friendly behaviors (Xu et al., 2016). Putnam asserts that social norms can merge self-interest with solidarity and mutual assistance to better solve problems of action. When social norms constrain people’s behaviors, it is possible for farmers to participate in the environmental field, allowing all entities to voluntarily maintain common environmental resources. This in turn contributes to subjects’ active participation in environmental governance and increases farmers’ willingness to participate in environmental governance. Accordingly, this paper puts forward:
In order to make the research more credible, quantitative, and qualitative methods are utilized, respectively (Wang et al., 2020a, 2020b). This research quantitatively analyzed the relationship between social capital and willingness to manage the environment through a literature review and a questionnaire survey.
Research Population, Sample Size, and Sampling Procedure
Based on the 2019 national annual environmental data statistics, air quality data, and cross-sectional water quality monitoring data in various regions of Anhui Province, 7 counties from these four regions are selected comprehensively on the rural environment, rural agriculture, and industrial development, and about 10 administrative regions are selected for each county. In the village, a questionnaire survey is conducted on a household basis. Delete the questionnaire whose long-term residential address does not belong to Anhui Province and the farmer samples whose main information is missing, and 376 valid questionnaires were obtained with an effective response rate of 96.7%.
Research Data and Instrument for Data Collection
The questionnaire design used in this paper assigns “very poor,” “poor,” “average,” “good,” and “very good” to 1–5 following the Likert 5-level scaling. Questions about frequency were selected according to reference criteria. The indicators listed in the questionnaire mainly include the characteristic information of the individual samples, the social capital of the village samples and the environmental status and governance of the village samples. Information of the individual sample includes gender, age, education level, personal annual income, annual household income, per capita arable land area of the sample village, and distance to the nearest township government. The social capital of village samples is measured from three dimensions: social trust, social network, and social norm. The environmental status of the village samples incorporates the existing pollution conditions, major sources of pollution and the primary condition of comprehensive treatment of the environment.
Research Data and Instrument for Data Collection
The Likert 5-level scale is used in the questionnaire design of this research. The options of each variable in the social capital measurement are arranged in a deepened order from 1 to 5. The results of willingness to participate in environmental governance are unwillingness and willingness. The OLS model regards sorting as cardinality processing, so we choose Logit model. Assume that the determining equation of villagers’ willingness to participate in environmental governance is as follows
where the subscript i represents the ith interviewed individual, the explained variable yi is the dummy variable of the individual samples’ willingness to participate in environmental governance activities in the village, and µi is the random error term.
Measurement of Research Variables
In this paper, villagers’ willingness to participate in environmental governance activities in villages is measured as the proxy variable of rural environmental governance indicators. According to the willingness of individual villagers to contribute labor or cash when their village is under environmental governance, the values of “not willingness” or “willingness” are 0 or 1, respectively.
This paper measures individual social capital ownership from three dimensions of social trust, social network, and social norms to quantify the stock of social capital. The synthesis method utilizes principal component analysis, and reference to Zhao (2012) and Li et al. (2019) assumes that social capital can be measured.
According to Coleman’s classification of social trust, we split social trust into interpersonal trust and institutional trust. In this paper, three indicators of interpersonal trust are selected: village trust (VT), neighborhood trust (NT), and relative trust (RT). The measurements of these three indexes are based on questions of “Do you trust your relatives?” “Do you trust your neighbors?” “Do you trust people in your village?” respectively. The variable of the trust of village cadre and village committee (GT) is selected from the institutional trust, which is measured based on the question of “Do you trust the village cadres and committees?” For the above question, the values of 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are assigned according to the trust intensity (very distrust, distrust, average, trust, very trust), respectively.
The social network mainly depends on the attitude of the villagers to help when there are weddings or funerals in the village, which is reported by the respondents according to their own feelings. Referring to Miao (2014) and Zhao (2012), social networks are measured by five questions: “How do villagers’ willingness to contribute when labor and energy are needed in village roads and water conservation facilities?” “How do villagers’ willingness to help when there are weddings or funerals in the village?” “During the harvest time, how villagers’ willingness to help each other?” “How villagers’ willingness to participate in the village cadre election?” “How villagers’ willingness to contribute when labor and fund are needed to construct infrastructure in the village?” The values of 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are assigned according to their willingness to help (very not active, not active, average, active, very active), respectively.
Referring to Miao (2014) and Shi et al. (2019), social norms are measured by four questions: “Are there any public rules such as the ‘villager conventions’ ‘village conventions’ in the village? How carefully do villagers adhere to the rules?” “What do you think of the effect of implementing a certain regulation in the village?” “What do you think should be done if someone in the village does something harmful to their interests?” “Will the villagers report their problems to the village cadres and committee? How much attention is paid to by the village cadres and committee?” The values of 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are assigned according to the degree (very bad, bad, average, good, very good), respectively.
Studies have found that gender, age, and educational level have important effects on farmers’ willingness to participate (Feng et al., 2014; Zhu, 2008). Following these studies, we choose several personal characteristic variables, including Gender: male is assigned as a value of 1 and female a value of 0; Age: the actual age of the interviewee; Degree of education: in order to reduce information loss, the educational level of respondents is assigned according to the selected educational years limit, so the value of illiteracy is 1, the value of primary education is 2, the value of middle school, secondary vocational school, or technical secondary school is 3, the value of junior college or bachelor’s degree is 4, and the value of education level above bachelor’s degree is 5; and Annual household income: it is divided into five grades: less than 10,000 yuan, 10,000–30,000 yuan, 30,001–50,000 yuan, 50,001–100,000 yuan, and more than 100,000 yuan, which are assigned as values of 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, respectively. We also consider other factors that may affect villagers’ willingness to participate in comprehensive governance of human settlement environment, such as the characteristics of villagers’ environmental perception (Lin et al., 2016; Zhu, 2008). Because individual farmers are the main agricultural production and operation units in China, small-scale agriculture makes it difficult to conduct soil quality tests. China implemented the “river chief system” in 2017, which requires each river and lake to have a person in charge, indicating that the country attaches great importance to the management of water quality and the environment. Therefore, the evaluation of individual samples of village water quality is selected as the characteristic variable of environmental perception in this paper.
This section presents the results and the discussion of the findings. Before the regression, the data and collection methods are tested for reliability. We use KMO (Kaiser–Meyer–Olkin) statistical tests and Bartlett spherical tests. In the reliability test, the Cronbach’s α coefficients of social trust, social network, and social institution are 0.866, 0.822, and 0.828, respectively. In the validity test, the KMO value is 0.931, and the p value of Bartlett sphericity test is less than 0.05. It can be seen that the questionnaire design and questionnaire data used in this paper have passed the validity and reliability test and are suitable for further research.
Demographic Characteristics of the Respondents
Table 1 presents the demographic characteristics of the respondents.
Variable Correlation Table.
The basic characteristics of village samples are that 70.18% of the village samples have garbage disposal centers or centralized collection points, while only 32.39% have sewage treatment centers, which reflects the seriousness of rural sewage treatment problems. The basic characteristics of the individual samples are as follows: most of the individual samples are male; approximately half of the individuals surveyed have an annual income of less than 10,000 yuan. About 51.7% of households have an annual income of less than 50,000 yuan; about three-quarters of individuals have a high school education or below.
Analysis of Empirical Results
Model Regression Results
The regression results are reported in Table 2. Models 1, 2, and 3 are Logit models, including social trust, social network, and social norm, respectively. In all models, control variables such as gender, age, family annual income, education level, and perception of water quality are included. The input margin effect is to consider the change ratio of farmers’ willingness to participate in environmental governance when the level of social capital in each dimension increases by 1 percentage point when trust, network, and social capital are simultaneously controlled.
Descriptive Statistics for all Variables.
Compared with columns 1 and 4 of Table 3, when social networks and social norms are not controlled, the regression result of social trust is 0.473, which is significant at the 1% level. When the three factors are controlled simultaneously, the regression result for social trust is 0.0241, which is not significant, suggesting that the improvement of social trust level cannot effectively improve farmers’ willingness to participate. Bohr (2014) and He et al. (2015) only consider the impact of trust. Qualitative analysis shows that social trust has a certain impact on environmental governance, which is consistent with the first column of Table 3. When trust, network, and norm are considered at the same time, the change in trust level may be constrained by the degree of norm, leading to an insignificant influence of trust on farmers’ willingness to govern environmental governance. Granovetter (1983) describes the strength of the relationship between neighbors as a “strong connection,” which is manifested as a long-term high-frequency multi-dimensional interaction (the so-called “meet regularly or frequently”). This interaction enhances farmers’ sense of identity with each other, thereby reducing the transaction costs of the agreed action. Nonetheless, this sense of identity can be affected by many factors, particularly when the relationship network and social norms exist at the same time, which may weaken the influence and lead to the insignificant impact on participation intention.
Dimensional Logistic Regression Results of Social Capital.
As can be seen from the results of Model 2 and Model 4 in Table 3, the regression results of social networks are 0.803 and 0.488, respectively, which are positively significant at the 1% level, and the coefficients are both positive. Therefore, it shows that the improvement of social network level is conducive to improving farmers’ willingness to participate in environmental governance. As can be seen from the last column of Table 3, at the current level, if the level of social network increases by 1%, the probability of farmers participating in environmental governance activities will increase by 4.914%. This is consistent with the results of the qualitative analysis by Hu and Hu (2016). Just as the social network is defined as “a unique set of connections between a group of specific individuals,” the governance of the human living environment can also be recognized as a unique connection among villagers. Since farmers in the same village live in the same environment with the same air, water, and soil quality, the environment can be recognized as a hidden treasure shared by the village. Social networks increase the connections between farmers, speed up the flow of information, and promote more farmers and groups to participate in human settlement governance activities, thereby enhancing farmers’ sense of participation, sense of gain, and happiness. Improving the level of social network will encourage more farmers to participate in environmental protection activities, and this personal participation and practical experience will enable farmers to voluntarily protect the common hidden wealth—environmental quality. Consequently, the improvement in social network level has a positive effect on farmers’ willingness to participate in environmental governance.
Compared with columns 3 and 4 in Table 3, the regression results of social norms are 0.750 and 0.538, respectively, which are significant at 1the % level, and the regression coefficients are positive, indicating that the higher the degree of social norms, the stronger the willingness of farmers to participate in environmental governance by 5.418%. The marginal effect of social norms is greater than that of social networks. This is consistent with the analysis results of Xu et al. (2016). The marginal effect of social norms is greater than that of social networks. Social norms are a type of moral restraint, which are non-mandatory self-discipline norms to restrain the subject’s behavior. Social norms can restrain environmental damage and enable farmers to voluntarily preserve common environmental resources. The higher the degree of social norms in villages, the stronger the restraint on farmers’ behavior and the stronger the cohesive force when “working with one heart and one mind.”
Higher the income of farmers, the higher their evaluation of the effect of rural public goods supply (Wang et al., 2019; Zhu et al., 2011). The effect of village environmental governance is quasi-public goods, and the higher the farmers’ evaluation of the effect of village environmental governance, the stronger their willingness to participate in the governance. Accordingly, according to the annual personal income and education level of the individuals interviewed, the data were divided into the high-income group (annual income over 50,000 yuan), the low-income group (annual income below 50,000 yuan), the high-education group (high school education or above), and the low-education group (high school education or below). The regression results are shown in Table 4.
Result of Sub-Samples Regression.
In order to make the research results more conducive to the precise implementation of policies, we are more concerned about the role of social capital of different dimensions among different groups, in addition to considering the impact of social capital on farmers’ willingness to participate in environmental governance. Income level and schooling level will have a significant impact on individual environmental protection behavior (Fan, 2020). The difference in farmers’ income will modify the supply of agricultural public goods. The following conclusions can be drawn: First, when social network and social norms are controlled at the same time, social trust of the four groups has no obvious effect on farmers’ willingness to participate in environmental governance; Second, social norms and social networks have a more significant effect on low-income farmers’ willingness to participate, while their effect on high-income farmers is not obvious. Third, farmers with low schooling level are substantially affected by social network and social norms, while farmers with high-education level are not significantly affected by social trust and social network dimensions. As can be seen from the regression results, with the increase in farmers’ income levels, the impact of social norms on farmers’ willingness to participate in environmental governance has progressively become insignificant. Likewise, the effect of social norms and social networks on the willingness of farmers with low schooling levels to participate in environmental governance is more significant. Therefore, based on the average education level and income level of villages, taking different incentive measures for farmers’ willingness to participate in environmental governance will result in better environmental governance effects.
Replace the Explanatory Variable by Different Methods
There may be deviations when social capital is divided into social trust, social network, and social norm, so we consider replacing the independent variable. There are two methods commonly used by scholars to synthesize social capital. One is to synthesize social capital (SCI) by using principal component analysis; the other is to obtain social capital by directly summing up the sub-dimensional indicators. In order to reduce variable construction error, this paper utilizes two methods to synthesize the three variables of social trust, social network, and social norms into total social capital. The regression results are as follows (Table 5).
Logistic Regression Results of Total Social Capital.
This paper controlled personal perceived characteristics of gender, age, annual household income, education level, and water quality. The results in the above table show that social capital is significant at the 1% level, which further confirms that social capital has a positive impact on the improvement of villagers’ willingness to participate in environmental governance. Enhancing the level of social capital can make villagers more willing to participate in environmental governance.
Replace the Explained Variable
We also changed the assignment to the interpreted variable. Specifically, we reassign the result of the degree of villagers’ willingness to contribute money and efforts when the village is in environmental governance. Unwillingness is assigned a value of 1, between willingness and unwillingness is assigned a value of 2, and willingness is assigned a value of 3. The regression results are shown in Table 6:
Adjust the Assignment of Dependent Variables.
By comparing Model 7 with Model 4, and Model 8 with Model 5, it can be found that changing the assignment to environmental governance willingness does not affect the regression results, which further confirms the robustness of the basic model and the reliability of the original regression results.
Replace the Explained Variable
The ultimate purpose of studying the influence of social capital on villagers’ willingness to participate in environmental governance, is to improve the effectiveness of rural human settlement environmental governance by increasing their willingness to participate in environmental governance. Therefore, considering the impact of social capital on the effect of environmental governance, this paper selects the evaluation of environmental governance effect of individual samples as the proxy variable for the effect of human settlement environmental governance activities. According to the evaluation of the effectiveness of the comprehensive governance work carried out by the individual samples, the five grades in very bad, not good, fair, good, and very good are assigned as values of 1–5, respectively. The regression results are shown in Table 7.
Robustness Test: Adjust the Dependent Variables.
As can be seen from Table 7, when control variables are included, social trust, social network, social norms, and total social capital are all significant at the 5% level, which is not different from the results of the basic model.
As for the results of the quantitative analysis, the improvement of social networks and social norms contributes to the improvement of farmers’ willingness to participate, and social norms have the most obvious effect when trust, network, and social capital are controlled simultaneously. The possible explanations for this result are as follows: First, according to the principle of diminishing marginal effects, the current level of social norms in rural areas is relatively low, and farmers are poor in formulating and complying with village rules and regulations. Therefore, increasing the level of social norms has a greater effect on farmers’ willingness to participate in environmental governance. Secondly, social network measures the frequency of contact between villagers and other villagers, organizations, and the government. The improvement of social network will reflect the connection between villagers and other subjects and the expansion of social relationship networks. Due to peer pressure, farmers will be more actively involved in environmental governance activities. Thirdly, social norms can restrain the behavior of farmers, the government, and social groups to a certain extent, so that all subjects involved in the environmental governance of human settlements can consciously safeguard collective interests, and also provide a guarantee for all subjects. For example, I promise not to destroy the results of environmental governance, so that others will not destroy the results of environmental governance under the constraints of social norms. When violating ethical norms requires high reputation costs, farmers will consciously abide by the norms and consciously maintain the effect of environmental governance.
Moreover, the study also finds that the effect of social capital, such as network and norms, is more significant on villagers with low-income and low education level, indicating that social capital tends to be “the capital of the poor.” The explanation is that villagers with a low-income and low education level are inclined to improve their living standards. The increase in their social capital will expand their contacts and obtain more information, which will help them increase their enthusiasm for participating in public affairs. In rural areas where the economy is underdeveloped and the formal system is relatively backward, how to cultivate social capital to promote village environmental governance is worth of attention. In addition to economic and political means, raising the level of social capital can be regarded as the third way to deepen the effects of rural human settlement environment governance. These results are not only applicable to rural areas in China but also have reference significance for rural environmental governance and biodiversity conservation in developing countries.
Implications for Conservation
This study shows that social capital plays an important role in improving environmental protection efficiency, and improving the level of social capital can significantly improve the quality of the rural environment. Three ways to improve environmental quality by changing the stock of social capital are as follows: (1) Provide opportunities for farmers to express their views and enhance social trust. On the basis of digging deep into traditional resources such as neighborhood dependence and mutual assistance, we need to provide farmers with opportunities to express various opinions, and increase trust and cooperation among farmers. In addition, we should enhance the sense of responsibility of grassroots leading cadres and actively create more jobs for farmers in the construction of various renovation projects, so that villagers can feel the credibility and trustworthiness of the government. (2) Build a multi-level information interaction network and expand social networks. Under the guidance of party building, party members and deputies of the people’s congress should take the lead in establishing non-profit environmental protection organizations in the village. Moreover, we should make full use of offline and online publicity channels to build a multi-level information interaction network, and reduce the cost of obtaining environmental protection information, so as to increase the willingness to participate in environmental governance. Improving the overall education level of farmers through basic education and skill training with the help of local educational resources is a feasible way to increase the willingness to participate in environmental governance in the long-term. (3) Strengthen social norms and normalize environmental protection. Village cadres should guide all farmers to participate in the formulation of incentive mechanisms and guide farmers to conduct self-management. Improving village regulations and civil contracts, and enhancing farmers’ awareness of discipline and honesty and trustworthiness can help reduce the difficulty of environmental governance and enhance farmers’ willingness to participate in environmental governance.
Declaration of conflicting interestsThe author(s) declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.
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All cardholders carry out payment transactions and therefore have an interest in payment terminal and transaction security. While the vast majority of payment transactions are carried out securely and without risk, there are times when your card and PIN can be at risk, if criminals have targeted the terminal you are using. To minimise the risk of fraud you can help keep your data secure by always protecting your PIN when using an ATM (or any other terminal).
Stay safe online!
Nearly all of us carry out online transactions and cybercriminals are constantly looking for ways to make money at our expense. Individuals and organisations often fall prey to fraud through various social engineering techniques, where the information required is taken from a person (you!) rather than breaking into a system. Awareness is your best defence!
Read general tips to Stay Safe Online
Some key high level security advice to cardholders from the FraudSMART website in Ireland is:
Be Informed: Stay in control, don’t be rushed and make a decision you will regret.
Be Alert: To unexpected/unsolicited emails, telephone calls or texts. Always independently check the person is who they say they are.
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Tango music originated among European immigrant populations of Argentina and Uruguay. It is traditionally played on a solo guitar, guitar duo, or an ensemble, known as the orquesta típica, which includes at least two violins, flute, piano, double bass, and at least two bandoneons, a type of concertina or accordian. Sometimes guitars and a clarinet join the ensemble. Tango may be purely instrumental or may include a vocalist
Today, two types of music are popular at Milongas: traditional tango music from the 1930s, 40s, and 50s. As well as Nuevo Tango which is either a form of music in which new elements are incorporated into traditional tango music, or an evolution of tango dance that began to develop in the 1980s.
Traditional Tango Music
Por Una Cabeza: Carlos Gardel Quando Esta Enamorada: Fancisco Canaro Poema: Francisco Canaro
Volver: Carlos Gardel Bahia Blanca - Carlos di Sarli Volvamos a empezar: Alfredo de Angelis
Nuevo Tango Music
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The workers’ compensation system provides injured workers with medical benefits coverage and ongoing income replacement benefits. However, workers are only eligible for benefits if their injury or condition was related to their job duties. Additionally, while, in theory, most injuries and diseases that are due to a workers’ employment are covered under workers’ compensation laws, some claims are more challenging to prove than others.
At the New Jersey workers’ compensation law firm of Petrillo & Goldberg Law, we help injured workers recover the benefits they need and deserve after suffering a workplace injury. Our lawyers have recovered more than $120 on behalf of our clients and know what it takes to connect you with the full amount of workers’ compensation benefits you are entitled to.
What Injuries and Conditions Does Workers’ Compensation Cover?
According to the New Jersey government,
Workers’ compensation is a “no-fault” insurance program that provides medical treatment, wage replacement, and permanent disability compensation to employees who suffer job-related injuries or illnesses. It also provides death benefits to dependents of workers who have died as a result of their employment. An injured employee will receive benefits regardless of who was at fault. In exchange for these guaranteed benefits, the worker does not have the right to bring a civil action against the employer for pain and suffering or other damages, except in cases of intentional acts.
This makes a few things clear. First, an injured worker does not need to prove anyone was at fault for their injuries to obtain workers’ compensation benefits. This is very different from traditional personal injury claims, where an injury victim must prove that the other party violated a duty of care that was owed to the accident victim.
Second, injured workers can obtain workers’ compensation benefits for “job-related injuries or illnesses.” In this context, job-related means that the injury either occurred while you were on the job or was somehow related to your work. This means that conditions which are slow to develop and don’t necessarily first manifest themselves while an employee is working may still be compensable.
Third, the workers’ compensation law prevents injured workers from bringing a personal injury lawsuit against their employer in most situations. The idea is that employers must purchase workers’’ compensation insurance and, if they do, they cannot be held liable through a personal injury lawsuit.
Given these general rules, it would seem that any job-related injury or illness can be the basis for workers’ compensation benefits. And, in large part, this is true. Workers’ compensation benefits are available for any of the following types of injuries:
- Muscle sprains, strains, and tears;
- Broken bones and bone fractures;
- Cuts, lacerations, and punctures;
- Repetitive stress injuries (RSIs), such as carpal tunnel, tendonitis, and back pain,
- Slips, trips, and falls.
However, it is generally more challenging to recover workers’ compensation benefits for illnesses or conditions that occur away from the job site. For example, if a warehouse worker breaks their arm after tripping on an extension cord while at work, it’s pretty clear their injury was work-related. However, if that same warehouse worker develops severe back pain over the course of a decade, it may be harder to connect the worker’s back pain to their job.
An experienced Camden workers’ compensation lawyer can help injured workers understand their rights and pursue the benefits they deserve.
Schedule a Free Consultation to Discuss Your Workplace Injury with an Experienced Attorney
Employers are responsible for creating a safe workplace, and workers who are injured or become ill as a result of their employment may be entitled to compensation for their injuries. In addition, there may be other parties who are liable to an injured worker through a third-party workplace injury lawsuit. At Petrillo & Goldberg Law, have assembled a compassionate team of advocates who have dedicated their careers to helping New Jersey workers recover the compensation they deserve. To learn more, call 856-486-4343 to schedule a free consultation. | <urn:uuid:877adb4f-8896-4167-a758-ff3d15f94874> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://petrillogoldbergclm.clmcloud.app/practice-areas/workers-compensation/types-of-injuries-covered-under-workers-compensation/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573623.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819035957-20220819065957-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.973718 | 845 | 1.609375 | 2 |
A Fresh Look at a Beloved Classic
A new film production of "Jane Eyre" is creating interest in Charlotte Bronte's suspenseful masterwork.
"Jane Eyre" first appeared as a silent film in 1910. The Internet Movie Database (IMDB) lists 22 films and television mini-series of that title. The British Broadcasting Company made several versions of "Jane Eyre" from 1956 to 2006. There have also been productions in Dutch, Greek and Portuguese. The Library owns six DVD versions of "Jane Eyre."
The dark and mysterious Mr. Rochester has been portrayed by many well-known British and American actors including Toby Stephens, Ciaran Hinds, William Hurt, Timothy Dalton, George C. Scott and Orson Welles. Noted actresses such as Joan Fontaine, Samantha Morton, Susannah York and a young Anna Paquin have played Jane Eyre.
You can find the classic "Jane Eyre" here. To research "Jane Eyre" and Charlotte Bronte, look in the Library's catalog and in the research database Literature Resource Center*.
For a contemporary re-telling of the classic, try "Jane" by April Lindner, or "Jane Eyre: The Graphic Novel" adapted by Amy Corzine. If you like literary parodies, check out "Jane Slayre" by Sherri Browning Erwin.
If you've already read "Jane Eyre," you might be interested in "Wide Sargasso Sea" by Jean Rhys, which is a modern interpretation of one of the secondary characters in the Bronte novel. "Wide Sargasso Sea" is the subject of a book discussion at the Library Center on July 13th at 1 p.m.
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Not without significance is the quality and purity of water that will be used in the cosmetic formulation, because it is the “heart” of the cosmetic.
A lot of cosmetics are based on ‘tap’ water, from water supply system, often containing trace elements that can contribute to the development of micro-irritations of the skin and react adversely with other skincare products (i.e. serum) or color cosmetics (for makeup). Any micro-irritation is a tinderbox for the ensuing skin injuries, acne and the cascade of ageing. The product, from its basis, should then be extremely gentle for the skin.
Lying at the core of all Biotaniqe preparations, Pro.aQua is a mixture of fresh, purified water Aqua Purificata and probiotic technology.
Water for Biotaniqe skincare products has been through the reverse osmosis, the most perfect currently available filtration method. The water passes through a thin durable membrane which filters out even the tiniest impurities.
Pro.aQua is based on the multitude of benefits of Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate which selectively affects the skin’s microorganisms. It limits the growth of pathogens responsible for irritations or acne and at the same time stimulates beneficial microflora which is a protective shield of the skin.
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There’s as many paths to cooking as there are cooks, I’m sure. But last weekend I found myself in the unusual position of starting a recipe because I’d been spending some time with our library rauemi on World War One.
Here at Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui we’re gearing up, like the rest of the country, for the anniversary of WWI, the Great War as it was known. And we kaitiaki pukapuka who look after the Māori and New Zealand sections, well, we’re researching. Less famous than the 28th Māori Battalion, the “Native Contingent” of Māori men were sent in the Great War to Egypt, to Malta, to Gallipoli, to France and to Belgium. You can read more about this here at New Zealand History Online, or come in to browse our collections on the subject (start here).
Reading about all this got me thinking about the food the ope taua must have eaten on the move in the Mediterranean. I’ve heard stories before of soldiers finding pūhā ki tāwāhi, and a quick search confirmed for me that pūhā, the sow thistle (and endemic New Zealand variety, sonchus kirkii), is found all over the world. It’s part of Italian peasant cuisine as “Minestra con Pollenta”, and is used as a salad herb in Malta and Greece, where it’s called zohos. Though I have no records, I can well imagine army rations being supplemented by sweet, fresh pūhā, or even combined with more traditional Mediterranean cuisine. And since I hankered for something new to spread on my rēwena bread, Sunday afternoon had me pulling out the blender to mix up an experimental batch of pūhā pesto.
Pesto is a mediterranean spread that can really have anything in it, but in its most common form, it’s a paste made from basil, pine nuts and parmean. Quantities are approximate, but make sure you have:
1 bunch of pūhā (when I was eating it in the rohe o Hauraki, pūhā was always what we called the sow thistle sonchus. I learned, talking to other people since, that watercress (wātakirihi) is sometimes called pūhā as well. But for this recipe I used the less bitter, spikier thistle pūhā)
50g parmesan cheese
50g pine nuts
Juice of ½ lemon
Oil (I used rice bran, but olive oil is standard, and goes with pūhā in Crete)
You’ll also need a blender, unless you want to be shredding leaves and pounding them up for a while.
I only used the tender leaves of the pūhā, and dicarded the stalks and spiky leaves, because I wasn’t about to cook them, which softens their sting. So I plucked off all the leaves and blended them up until finely shredded.
Then, because I wanted to keep a close eye on proportions and what I was doing, I transferred the shredded leaves out of the blender into a measuring jug before adding the pine nuts, grating in the parmesan and, because I don’t have a mortar and pestle anymore, smashing the three ingredients together with the end of a very solid rolling pin. Use your number eight wire ingenuity, and something in your kīhini will work.
Then I added the oil, a drizzle at a time, and mixed it in til it was a nice, spreadable consistency. When I tasted it, the flavours of the pūhā and pine nuts made a very nutty taste, so I squeezed in the juice of half a lemon to help counteract that – it worked nicely. Now is when you can adjust the ingredients as you see fit – more tīhi, more nuts, a little more lemon for the sour taste – I spent a while playing around with the taste. But in the end I had about half a jar of delicious pūhā pesto. The leaves worked really well and it tastes fresh – definitely my new favourite way to eat pūhā!
This I’m sure will go well with rēwena – but since my potato bug (which I’ve discovered is called a kōtero) was in recovery mode when I made the pesto, we had to be contented with crackers. They were both eaten very quickly – the only downside to mahi kai! But if you’re on the lookout for inter-cultural recipes (or a good reason to make more food) while we commemorate Māori overseas, here’s a starter for you.
Nāku te rourou is a monthly food blog focussing on Māori food and recipes. Don’t think Julie and Julia. Think kīhini chaos, kānga pirau, and kai for the soul. Nau mai ki tāku kīhini… Welcome to my kitchen.
Māori words used in this blog entry:
rauemi – resources
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui – Wellington City Libraries
kaitiaki pukapuka – librarian
sope taua – troops
ki tāwāhi – overseas
rohe o Hauraki – region of Hauraki (the Hauraki plains and Thames Valley)
kīhini – kitchen
tīhi – cheese
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Replicated field studies to evaluate the efficacy of transgenic cotton express-ing the delta endotoxin protein of Bacillus thuringiensis (B.t. cotton) against the cotton bollworm (Helicoverpa zea) (Boddie), the European corn borer (Ostrinia nubilalis) (Hubner) and stink bugs, primarily Acrosternum hilare (Say) and Euschistis servus (Say), were carried out in several representative cotton-producing areas in North Carolina from 1992 to 1995 under conditions of generally late planting (early to late May) and moderate to high bollworm pressure. In keeping with normal North Carolina cotton production practices, plots were neither irrigated nor treated with a disruptive overspray to enhance larval establishment. Overall, averaged over years and locations, the B.t. (BollgardTM) cotton lines evaluated (MON-81, MON 757 [BT-02], NuCOTN 33 and NuCOT35) expressed bollworm control and yields almost identical to the pyrethroid-protected, non-transformed varieties (Coker 312, DP-5415 and DP-5690) in both small plot and in larger-scale (2.5 to 5-acre) tests. European corn borer stem and boll damage were virtually non-existent in any of the studies. Stink bug damage to bolls in the B.t. lines, similar to the untransformed, unprotected lines, was at times significantly greater than that found in the pyrethroid- protected varieties (though typically, the damage was low to moderate), confirming that the Bollgard lines offered no protection against stink bugs, and also suggesting that stink bugs could become an economic consideration in some areas of North Carolina with the adoption of this technology. In comparing the Bollgard cotton lines with the untrans-formed, pyrethroid-protected lines for total boll damage (bollworm, European corn borer, fall armyworm and stink bug), averaged over all tests, years and locations (8 replicated comparisons), overall means were essentially the same. | <urn:uuid:ca2e19cf-ccdb-4888-b890-814c63fcec71> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.cotton.org/beltwide/proceedings/1996/abstracts/366.cfm | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570741.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808001418-20220808031418-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.924827 | 446 | 2.421875 | 2 |
“Take Up Your Cross” – Because You Give Sermon Series
“Take Up Your Cross”
Sermon on Mark 8:27-38
Dr. Bobby Hulme-Lippert
September 12, 2021
“Who do people say that I am?” Jesus is slowing the pace of his and inviting reflection.
“What are people saying about me? What’s the word on Jesus?”
In our day and time, the answers sound quite different from those offered by the disciples when they say, “John, Elijah, one of the prophets.”
- Perhaps we’d say some in our society would say “A religious teacher.”
- Or, “a truly good man.”
- Or, “God.”
- Or, we may lament some are saying… “the cause of a lot of strife and narrow-mindedness.”
- Or, honestly, more and more we might tell Jesus people don’t know who he is.
“Who do people say that I am?”
Then Jesus leans in to press still further into this space of reflection: “Who do you say that I am? Put it in your own words – who do you say that I am?”
“You are the Messiah.”
This has been a weekend of reflection. A week of reflection.
Twenty years. Many have been the memories I have considered from my own personal recollections and well as through videos and photos and stories I have read during this past week about 9/11 and the aftermath.
And one of the smaller things I recalled again was how – in the ensuring years just after 9/11 – superhero movies became more and more popular. And the first one that set the tone was Spiderman, released in May of 2002.
The story of the NY City high school student who is shy, awkward, and nerdy…but through a spider bite finds himself infused with superpowers. And with his powers he is able to save the day.
And there is this iconic scene toward the very end of the movie that was added in post-production – most of Spiderman had been filmed pre-9/11, but they added this last 20 seconds after 9/11.
It’s where Spiderman, having saved the day, leaps up to the top of the Empire State Building with the American flag waving boldly…and the first time I saw that movie in the theater still less than a year after 9/1l – it gave me chills.
Spiderman was the first movie ever to make over 100 million dollars on its opening weekend.
Superhero stories found great resonance among us because they are the kind of story we love and long for most especially in times of trial – someone or someone(s) who can come from among the people and infuse with an extra measure power such that…
…They can both press down the evil, thwart the evil, destroy the evil… even as they save and they raise up the broken, the sick, the tired, the wrongly-treated.
Long were the hopes of Israel for a Deliverer, a mighty warrior to raise high the flag of their people after years of living under foreign rule with mistreatment and constant fear and crushing taxation.
Peter confesses Jesus as “Messiah,” superhero, mighty warrior.
Perhaps, finally, the time is now? he wonders. Do we not likewise have our reasons that now, now would be a really good time for such a Deliverer?
I remember two summers ago standing at one of the memorial pools located on the 9/11 Memorial and Museum grounds in NY City where the towers used to be.
And no matter how many people are out strolling around the area and no matter how beautiful the sun and the sky…when you stand along the side of one of the pools there is a sacred and sobering quiet.
And you look down into this expansive, dark void where one of the towers used to be. And there is water continually falling even as the void never fills. The entire motion of the memorial is one not of ascent but descent.
“Then Jesus began to teach them that the Son of Man must undergo great suffering, and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again.”
It’s like Jesus hears Peter confess “Messiah,” and Jesus knows what Peter assumes with that word, hopes with that word…one who will overcome, overpower…
…and so, Jesus’s words lead Peter to the side of the pool. Jesus needs to be abundantly clear with Peter, that while yes, he will eventually rise…his Messiah-ship unfolds not by overpowering, but by way of descent.
Because Living Water is Love…and love cannot help but flow continually unto the voids of human pain and suffering and sin and even death itself.
Love will bear the cross itself for the sake of love.
And Peter took Jesus aside and began to rebuke him. It’s a strong word, “rebuke” – the same word used when Jesus rebukes the wind and the waves. It’s confrontational. It’s pointed.
This descending Messiah who walks a road fraught with suffering and shame…not a picture of the Messiah we often want.
No…no…no. In these kinds of times…
“Time to draw forth horse and chariot…” “Time to legislate your will…”
“Time to put people in their place; evil in its place…” “It is time to overcome…”
But turning and looking at his disciples, Jesus rebuked Peter and said, “Get behind me, Satan! For you are setting your mind not on divine things but on human things.”
And can’t you see Jesus’ finger pointing down upon at the falling water?
It is not a picture of the Messiah we often want…
- …but if you are in a place where the grief seems always just around the corner,
- if hopes for reconciliation look really bleak,
- if the needed change looks impossible,
- if death itself is knocking…
- if this day you are staring at an impossibly dark void,
- if you are standing in an impossibly dark void…
….it is indeed deeply Good News that the God of the Universe in Jesus Christ flows without ceasing precisely into and for that space.
Jesus calls Peter “Satan” which underscores just how seriously Jesus takes this particular point about who he is and what it means to follow him.
“Satan” is “the tempter,” and Peter’s words are trying to tempt Jesus to harness the powers and resources and politics and people-skills and money and weaponry of this world…to be a Messiah-hero…
The way of love, the only way of real and lasting hope, the only road unto rising…it is the way of descent.
How does Paul put it so famously when he encapsulates the very essence of Jesus’ ministry?
(Jesus) did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage;
rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross!
Therefore, God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee shall bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledges that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Living Water descends…and so, eventually, rises.
And having clarified what kind of Messiah he is, Jesus extends an invitation to any who would follow in his way:
“If any want to become my followers (if you want to be baptized and make confession about your follower-ship of me), let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake, and for the sake of the gospel, will save it.”
Which is to say, “Just as I have denied myself the use of heavenly power and might to enact my will and instead chosen the way of love even unto the point of pain and shame (cross)…so, too, any who follow me…let them not hold to their power and protection and places of security (those who seek to save or hold onto their life will lose it)…but let go likewise, make this your posture… and choose the Way that Water flows.”
To be sure, Jesus is not calling followers to seek out suffering or self-flagellate if things don’t feel difficult enough…he is simply making clear that to follow him is to walk the path of descent. This is where love flows, this is how love flows. And inevitably, at some point, in any number of ways, to love is to suffer.
It may be…
- The suffering of letting go of our selfishness or our sense of security – in the name of serving another.
- The suffering of letting go of being right in the name of forgiveness.
- The suffering of sitting with people in the cavernous voids of pains and atrocity is too deep for words.
- The suffering of offering generous love only to have it rebuked.
- The suffering of not enjoying the temporary delight that an eye for an eye can give, and facing ridicule or worse for such a choice…
- The suffering of identifying with the most vulnerable…
- The suffering is inevitable when life is lived open and vulnerable
The Living Water of the World has suffered for the sins and evil of this world – including yours and mine. And this very day his love is poured continually unto the deepest voids of this world, this nation, these our hearts…for love cannot but fall to the lowest point.
Have we noticed the faithful water cascading even in this present darkness? Where? When? Who?
And then what would it look like for us, the body of Christ on earth today, what would it look like for us to open our hands? To loosen our trust in the messiah’s of money or candidates or a job or an ideology or education or just the right leader… and follow the lead of love?
And where is he leading? Unto what void does Christ call?
And even if Christ’s love through us steadily pours and the void proves unrelenting – we are held in the assurance that the darkness has not and will not overcome Love.
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Double Replacement Reactions and Gas Laws Lesson Plan
AB + BC+ AD+CB
Pressure, Volume, Temperature, Charles Law, Boyle's Law, Combined Gas Law
Goals / Aims of The Lesson Plan
1. I want kids to be able to identify them
2. Understand what they are learning
3. Know the formulas
4. Students will understand how a change a gas system of pressure, volume, or temperature affects the overall system.
1. Want them to try it on their own first
2. Quietly working
3. Ask alot of questions
4. The students will be able to apply the gas law by doing five different demos.
Materials and Aids
1. Safety goggles
2. 2-liter bottle of Diet Coke
3. Mentos candy in mint
4. One Aluminum soda can
6. Heat resistant tongs
7. Heating device( hotplate)
9. Baking Soda
10. Vinegar (acetic acid)
11. Butane Lighter
13. Dry Ice
14. Plastic Soft Drink Bottle
16. Chemistry book
17. Paper pen
1. Double replacement occurs when two compounds in aqueos solution appear to exchangeions and form to new compounds.
1.Examples of double displacement
2.CdCl2 + Na2CO3
K2CO3 + CaCl2
Na2SO4 + AgNO3
NH4Cl + AgNO3
1.HCI9 (aq)+NaOH(aq) HOH(L)+NaCI(aq) is a good example of a double displacement
Student explain the following:
1. What is pressure?
2. What is vacuum?
3. Composition of air
4. What is partial pressure?
5. Dalton's Law
6. What is gas?
7. What is vapor pressure?
D. Independent Practice-
1. class worksheets that may become homework
2. bellwork examples
3. a quiz at the end just to make sure they remebered the information
E. Accommodations (Differentiated Instruction)-
1. If needed the kids who need extra help we should let them spend more time on their work , take home if needed.
F. Checking for understanding-
1.Have students hold up plotted graphs to check
2.Section assessment - Students will take a 10 question quiz the beginning of next class period.
1.to be able to identify the formulas
2.be able to complete a couple of problems on their own
2.go over it as a class
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"It has the unusual feature of being surrounded by multiple shells that make it resemble a microorganism seen under a microscope, with many layers corresponding to the membranes of a cell," officials from the European Southern Observatory wrote in a statement.
ESO offiials released a video tour of the nebula as well.
The formation of a planetary nebula marks one of the final chapters in the life of a star like the Earth's sun. Once the yellow star depletes its fuel, it collapses in on itself creating huge shells of gas — like the green ones that appear in the new photo.
The IC 1295 nebula resides in "the shield" constellation, Scutum, and the bubble-like nebula's greenish tint comes from ionized oxygen particles.
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Scientists using ESO's Very Large Telescope took the new photo of IC 1295. By combining three different exposures using a red, green and blue filter, the astronomers were able to create the stunning new nebula photo, showing the object in a new light.
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Officials say transmission by mosquito, sex unlikely
MONDAY, July 18, 2016 (HealthDay News) — On Monday, U.S. health officials said they were trying to determine how a now-deceased elderly Utah man who had Zika managed to infect a family caregiver.
Zika is normally spread by mosquitoes and can also be transmitted sexually. But health officials said neither appears to have played a role in this case. For one thing, the mosquitoes aren’t usually found at the altitudes where the unidentified man lived in northern Utah.
“Utah health officials confirmed today a new case of Zika,” Satish Pillai, M.D., incident manager for the CDC Zika Response, said during a media briefing. “This person is associated with the family of the patient who died in late June. Based on what we know now, that person [who has since recovered] had not traveled to an area with Zika and has not had sex with someone infected with Zika or a returning traveler. In addition, there is no evidence at this time that mosquitoes that are commonly the way Zika is spread are presently in Utah.”
The deceased patient had traveled to an area outside the country where Zika is circulating and apparently contracted the virus there. Lab tests showed he had extremely high amounts of the virus in his blood — 100,000 times higher than that seen in other Zika samples, according to a CDC news release.
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This is a comprehensive travel guide for Langkawi Malaysia. It contains important trip information, valuable tips on must-see attractions and accommodation.
This guide is ideal for first-time visitors who need to quickly know the basics of visiting Langkawi Malaysia.
UNDERSTANDING LANGKAWI MALAYSIA
Langkawi Island (Pulau Langkawi in Malay) is one of the most popular beach destinations in Malaysia. Although often called an island, Langkawi is actually an archipelago, made of 99 islands.
BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT LANGKAWI ISLAND, MALAYSIA
It’s official name is Langkawi Permata Kedah (Langkawi, the Jewel of Kedah).
Langkawi is located on the west coast of West Malaysia. It is only less than an-hour flight away from Kuala Lumpur. This makes it very accessible to anyone who wants to escape the city for a couple of days.
Langkawi has a predominantly Muslim population but locals are laidback and moderate in their beliefs. There are many places that serve alcohol and people can wear their bikini on the beach.
In fact Langkawi has been a duty-free island since 1986. Alcohol here is the cheapest in Malaysia.
LANGKAWI’S APPEAL TO TRAVELLERS
Langkawi is a tropical paradise surrounded by beautiful beaches but in many ways it’s relatively underdeveloped. Compared to destinations like Phuket and Bali, Langkawi does not have as many ultra modern resorts and dizzying rows of bars and restaurants.
Langkawi has a laid back, low-key atmosphere but it’s still has enough amenities and facilities to make a tourist’s stay comfortable.
From beach hopping, snorkeling to diving and cable-car riding, there are many things to do in Langkawi. It is actually a more of a complete island destination, which suits a wide variety of travelers, including families.
Currency: Malaysian Ringgit
Modes of Payment: People mostly pay with cash. Although hotels and mid-range restaurants accept credit cards. ATMs and Money Changers can be found along the main road, near the main beaches of Cenang and Pantai Tengah.
WHERE TO STAY IN LANGKAWI MALAYSIA ( USEFUL FOR FIRST -TIME VISITORS)
The main island of Langkawi is huge by island standards – it’s about 500 square kilometers.
In order to determine which hotel best suits your needs and preferences, you will need to understand the geography of the island.
As with most islands, most hotels and other accommodation options in Langkawi are located close to its main beaches.
Staying near Cenang Beach/Pantai Cenang
A number of accommodations can be found along or across the island’s main road adjacent to Cenang Beach. This road is called Jalan Pantai Cenang. “Jalan” means road in Malay. Most tourists refer to this neighborhood as Cenang.
This neighborhood is the busiest on the island and Cenang is the most popular beach. Because of this, some of the best accommodation options can be found in Cenang.
Staying in Cenang is strategic and convenient because you will only be walking distance to restaurants, shops and ATMs. At the southern end of Cenang there are popular establishments like Zon duty-free shopping center and Underwater World.
Resorts in Cenang offer great views of the beach.
For Budget Travelers:
There are many medium to budget accommodation choices in Cenang. Most of them are tucked in smaller streets connected to the main road. You just need to walk across the main road to access Cenang Beach.
Cenang Beach is 2 kilometers long and although it is popular, it is does not get as wild as Thai beaches.
Top-Rated Hotels on Cenang Beach
Staying near Pantai Tengah
If you want to stay at a quieter location, then choose a hotel in the Pantai Tengah area. This is the beach right beside Cenang. The main road from Cenang extends to Tengah. Resorts in the Pantai Tengah neighborhood are more upscale, and you can still find a number of restaurants and shops.
The good thing about staying in Tengah is that you are not far away from the tourist facilities and amenities and the beach here tends to be quieter.
Tengah still has the nice turquoise water like Cenang and its sand is off-white.
Some of the popular resorts in Pantai Tengah are:
Staying near Kuah Town
Kuah is in the southeast corner of the island, is the main town but most tourists do not stay in Kuah because it is far from the beaches.
Staying near Pantai Kok
The third most popular neighborhood in Langkawi is the Pantai Kok area. Here, you will find Telaga Harbor Park, which is a shopping complex and yachting marina. This is really the only modern complex in this rather underdeveloped area.
Pantai Kok is on the western section of Langkawi, 12 kilometers from Pantai Cenang. The beach is surrounded by mountains and it offers nice views of limestone karsts.
You will find a few resorts located in this area including the Sheraton. If you are dreaming of a more isolated peaceful holiday, then choose a resort in this area.
Find other hotels in Pantai Kok
Staying near Teluk Datai Beach
Langkawi has a couple of really beautiful exclusive resorts located far from the main busier neighborhoods.
One truly outstanding resort is Golf Club Datai Bay in the Teluk Datai neighborhood. This resort is arguably the most luxurious on the island.
It is well known for its golf course – The Els Club – Teluk Datai , which is considered one of the top golf courses in Malaysia.
Staying near Tanjung Rhu
In our opinion, the most beautiful beach in Langkawi is Tanjung Rhu. Amazing powdery white sand, pristine blue waters and limestone karsts in the distance, Tanjung Rhu is a must-see.
This cove is actually part of a marine reserve area so it does not have beach front properties. You need to enter a gate to access the beach.
There is still a beach close to Tanjung Rhu and the area is so peaceful and relaxing. The two most luxurious resorts are found in this area, and they are:
If you want a luxurious holiday while pampering yourself to the serene gorgeous atmosphere then choose to stay at these resorts.
If these 5-star resorts are not what you are looking for, then you may find other cheaper hotels near Tanjung Rhu.
Staying at Eco Resorts in Langkawi
If you want to be close to nature and wildlife, consider staying at Ambong Ambong Langkawi Rainforest Retreat. For a real island getaway, try Vivanta by Taj found on Rebak Island Resort. Rebak Island is a short boat ride away from the main island.
HOW TO GET TO LANGKAWI MALAYSIA
Getting to Langkawi is fairly easy and straightforward. There are daily flights to Langkawi from Kuala Lumpur, Penang, and Singapore. Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia and Firefly fly these routes.
If you are coming from a farther international location, you will need to fly to Kuala Lumpur or Singapore first, and then connect to Kuala Lumpur.
If you are planning to visit Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi makes a good two-day side trip. Flight tickets to Langkawi from Kuala lumpur and SIngapore are often cheap or on promotion.
Check out and Compare flight prices to Langkawi.
From the mainland Kuah Perlis or Kuala Kedah, you can also take a ferry to Langkawi for approximately an hour and 30 minutes. You will arrive at Kuah Port. There are also regular and fast ferry services that travel to and from Georgetown Penang.
For more transport information, read: How to Get to Langkawi Island from Kuala Lumpur – The Most Convenient Way
HOW TO GET AROUND LANGKAWI MALAYSIA
Langkawi Island is an ideal island to drive in. Traffic is usually light and the roads are well constructed.
Budget travelers tend to rent a motorcycle from the airport or from rental shops in Cenang and Tengah. You can also rent a car at an affordable daily rate.
Make sure that you have a driver’s license. Most shops accept international licenses.
There are no other reliable forms of public transportation on Langkawi except for taxis. If you don’t want to drive a motorcycle or car, then you will need to take a taxi.
Important Reminder: Langkawi taxis do not use the meter and drivers will just tell you a fixed price.
Another option is for you to arrange through your hotel/agency a car and driver for sightseeing .
THINGS TO DO IN LANGKAWI
1. Beach Hopping
Beaches are the primary attractions in Langkawi. People come to the island just to enjoy water activities like swimming, parasailing, jet skiing, and banana boat rides etc.
There are four main beaches on Langkawi Island:
- Pantai Cenang
- Pantai Tengah
- Pantai Kok
- Tanjung Rhu
There are other lesser known beaches and coves.
2. Driving Around the Island on a Motorcycle or Car.
This is one of our favorite activities while on Langkawi. We have hopped on a motorcycle and casually driven around the island, stopping by at beaches and other attractions. We find this very exciting, not to mention cost-effective.
3. Go for a Cable Car Ride and Walk on the Skybridge. The Langkawi Skybridge is one of the most amazing bridges in Asia.
Cable Car Fees: RM 35 for adults
RM 25 for children
Operation Hours :
Monday & Tuesday 10:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Wednesday 12:00 – 7:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am – 7 pm
Friday & Saturday 9:30 am – 7 :00 pm
Address: Jalan Telaga Tujuh Teluk Burau, Langkawi
4. Go for an Island Hopping and Snorkeling Trip
Hotels and private tour companies in Langkawi can easily arrange island hopping and snorkeling tours. One popular spot for snorkeling is the Pulau Payar Marine Park and its famous Coral Garden.
5. Go for a Diving Trip.
Pantai Cenang has some diving shops you can visit. You can also organize the trip with your hotel.
Places to See in Langkawi for Free
Aside from beaches and coves, there are top attractions that you don’t have to pay to enjoy.
- Seven Wells Waterfalls (Telajah Tuju in Malay)
- Temerun Waterfalls
- Oriental Village
- Dataran Lang or Eagle Square
- Gunung Raya (Mount Raya)
Top Langkawi Attractions with Entrance Fees
- Underwater World Langkawi
- Langkawi Wildlife Park & Bird Paradise
- Langkawi Arts in Paradise 3D Museum
- Langkawi Crocodile Farm
PLACES TO EAT IN LANGKAWI
A number of restaurants and eateries can be found along the main road from Pantai Cenang all the way to Pantai Tengah.
If you don’t have a particular restaurant in mind, all you have to do is walk along the main strip and check out the restaurants along the way. It is a fun way to explore the area!
Some of the most popular restaurants on Langkawi include:
The Cliff- Pantai Cenang
Yellow Cafe – Pantai Cenang
Nestle Rooftop Cafe – Pantai Cenang
Colonial India – Pantai Tengah
Dish prices range from around 10 RM to 30 RM.
Seafood is a hit among tourists in Langkawi. Some of the popular joints are:
Orkid Ria Restaurant – Jalan Pantai Cenang.
Happy-Happy Cenang Seafood Restaurant – Jalan Pantai Cenang.
These restaurants are considered upscale and good for sharing.
Maya Seafood – Jalan Pantai Tengah (offer cheaper dishes)
Langkawi is an ideal place for budget travelers because you can easily find cheap food. Like other Malaysian cities, Langkawi has its outdoor local eateries that serve delicious local food. Some of them are:
Okay Boss – Pantai Cenang
Bella Restaurant – Pantai Cenang
You can enjoy a dish for less than 10 RM.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT LANGKAWI MALAYSIA
1. When is the best time to visit Langkawi?
The high season for tourism is from January to March. The weather at this time is very ideal as it’s dry and warm.
Between April to August, the weather is still generally warm and dry with short showers and occasional rainy days. At this time, there are less tourists coming in Langkawi.
Important Reminder: This is the period for the holy month of Ramadan for the Muslims. As Langkawi still has a predominantly Muslim population. Do take note that during this month, some shops and restaurants may be closed during the days.
The months of September and October are known as the wet season. Expect that heavy rainfall at this time.
2. Is Langkawi Safe?
Langkawi is generally safe. We have heard incidents of thefts. To be safe, just make sure you lock your important belongings in a safe or in a secure place.
There are not many aggressive touts on Langkawi, so it is not common that you will get scammed. For island hopping, you can always go with a tour agency instead of arranging it on your own with touts.
Is there are hospital in Langkawi?
Yes, there are hospitals and clinics in Langkawi. Since most activities in Langkawi are physical, we highly advise that you buy travel insurance to ensure you’re covered while having fun. Better be safe than sorry.
3. Is Drinking Alcohol Allowed in Langkawi?
Langkawi is a duty-free island with very cheap alcohol. No one will bother you if you drink on the beach or in public. However, the island is still majorly populated by Muslims.
As such, there are family-owned accommodation that do not allow drinking on the premises. Follow the rules so you won’t run into problems. If you want to drink, then choose to stay in more liberal hotels – there are many of them.
What are the Things Not Allowed in Langkawi?
- Nudity and sexual activities are illegal on the beach of Langkawi. If you get caught, you will be in jail.
- Selling, buying and taking prohibited drugs in Langkawi is illegal and heavily penalized in Malaysia.
You will get into serious trouble if you get caught and may have to spend the rest of your life in jail. Just don’t risk it!
This post serves as a guide for your trip to Langkawi , Malaysia. Prices of hotels and transportation can change beyond our control.
Verify information with your hotel and tour guide before agreeing to paying . The information we posted here is based on our personal experience. We have visited Langkawi quite a number of times as we have lived in Malaysia for many years.
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this is more of a general c++ question - is taking advantage of user defined literals considered an ok practice? i only see it in the juce code in the grid section (_px and _fr) but i can certainly see some ways to make my code more readable with this, something like:
any reason not to take advantage?
Personally, I don’t see how it makes code more readable, especially with those examples, which use decimal integer literals. In those cases, you have to know what operators are defined in the current scope. You need to know if there is an operator “” ms defined with unsigned long long versus a raw literal or a numeric literal, which requires hunting up the defined operator and (for me, at least), reviewing the new rules for how that given type of operator is handled. I just don’t know of an example of code that would be more readable with such a construct. (Obviously, someone thought it would be advantageous, since they added it to the language, but to me it just adds obfuscation.)
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OUTSIDE THE BOX Forum – HPM Framework Professional Development Plan
In the previous 6 chapters I have suggested several scenarios where a professional with some combination of PM and BA skills is needed.
I searched the major players on the internet for the PM/BA positions they list. The results were surprising and are reported below. With all of the above taken into account, what are the next steps? Where do BA/PMs and PM/BAs come from? What training and education are in place to support their development? What about career paths and the training and education needed to support successful career growth? This chapter presents a comprehensive career and professional development planning model.
In this final article we will look at how the PM/BA Landscape is used as the foundation of a Career and Professional Development Program for individuals and their managers as well as how the organization can support these efforts.
What is a Professional Development Program?
A good pdp will answer the following questions:
where am i?
where do i want to go?
how will i get there?
how am i doing?
I’ll call this plan a Professional Development Program (PDP).
The PDP planning horizon usually spans a full year with reviews on a quarterly basis or as needed. The temptation is to schedule them in conjunction with an annual performance review process. That is not a good idea. In practice it is usually better to keep the PDP and performance review processes six months out of phase with one another. Having a performance evaluation and career planning session done concurrently isn’t advisable. The performance review is not safe harbor for the individual. In a performance review they are under pressure and in a defensive position. In a career planning session they are in dream mode and don’t need any pressure imposed on them from some other activity imposed upon these sessions.
Where am I?
This part of your PDP defines three cells:
The highest level cell whose skill profile you exceed
The most important part of this description is your skill/proficiency profile. These are not just with reference to the skills needed or used in carrying out the tasks and assignments of your current position. Rather the skills profile covers all skills. Just because your skills profile exceeds the required skills profile for say the Senior Manager PM/ba cell doesn’t mean your current position occupies that cell.
The cell of your current position title
You may not be in the best fit cell. In the final analysis it is a matter of supply versus demand and the nature of your assignment. For example, you might have the appropriate skill profile for a Senior Manager PM/BA position but there are no openings for such a position. Instead you are in a position in the Manager PM/BA cell. The more important question is where do you want to go and that is answered in another part of your PDP.
The cell of your current assignment
Continuing with the previous example your position title is in the Manager PM/BA cell. Depending on a variety of circumstances you could be assigned to a position in anyone of the following cells: Senior Manager PM/BA, Manager PM/ba, Manager PM/BA, Senior Manager BA/PM, Senior Manager BA/pm, Manager BA/PM or Manager BA/pm. So that the circumstances surrounding your current assignment could be such that you are actually occupying a position in a cell whose profile you greatly exceed or don’t meet for that matter.
Where do I want to go?
While it may seem trite, I like to ask everyone that comes to me for career advice “What do you want to be when you grow up?” The answers are amusing:
I don’t want to grow up.
I want your job.
In all seriousness this is a basic question that must be answered before any career plan can be built. The answer isn’t a lifetime decision either. Rather it is the place you would like to be professionally based on what you currently know and understand and what the business situation is likely to be as your career and job preferences mature. You can change your mind every Tuesday if you like. The important thing is that you have a career goal and a plan to work towards it.
The process for answering the question is through a relaxed conversation with one of your mentors. Your manager should be one of your mentors. Your manager is your best source for understanding where the opportunities lie for your short-term career prospects. And you should seek them out for that advice. Longer term prospects are best commented on by those who have a strategic perspective on the future and where the staffing opportunities lie. One of your mentors might be a person who occupies the position you seek as a career goal. You should seek their advice for that.
Both your manager and any senior level manage whose advice you seek should be able to translate your career goals into a cell or sequence of cells that form a career path eventually leading to your ultimate career goal.
How will I get there?
At this point you know where you are (the cell you are in) and where you want to go (the cell of your career goal). So your next step is to build a career path for getting there. In fact you could build several career paths that all lead to the same destination. One of those many career paths will be the one you pursue in greater detail.
And that is the answer to this question. The answer however will be given one step at a time. That step will be the PDP for the next planning cycle – probably 12 months. During that time you will put a four-part PDP plan together.
How am I doing?
Your PDP should be written so that it can be used to track progress. Just like you would develop an acceptance test in the form of a checklist so also should your PDP performance tracking be in the form of a checklist. These checkpoints should be done quarterly.
In addition to tracking progress against the plan on a quarterly basis so also should you consider revising your plan on a quarterly basis. These could be as simple as taking advantage of an opportunity that wasn’t known at the last checkpoint and which you would like to include in your PDP. Or they could be a little more comprehensive and focus on changing your career path or even your career goal.
A PDP is the heart of every career and professional development effort. Your organization has a major role to play in PDP implementation and support and that is discussed in the next section. A PDP should contain a long-term career goal and a short-term career goal. The short-term career goal should cover the next planning horizon – most likely annual. It will be a detailed description of what is planned in order to achieve the short-term goal. The long-term career goal will be less detailed.
By way of introduction I think that a good PDP is a plan developed by you and your coach/mentor/manager and consists of the four parts briefly defined below.
Every position in every cell will have a minimum skill and competency profile required for the position. These are the target profiles your PDP will aim for as you plan your skill development activities and the resulting career advancements. To qualify for a specific position the individual must first define the skill and competency gap between their current and desired position and then build a PDP using the four components described below to remove that gap. That would position the individual to move to the desired position when a vacancy arises. Your mentor(s) should be available to help with plan development and other career advice.
This part of the PDP describes the acquisition of further experience mastering the skills and competencies needed in the current position. The further experience is also related to qualifying for entry into a higher level position in the same or a neighboring sector. There may be certain areas that should be the focus of that additional experience – perhaps an area of noted weakness that needs improvement. So this is a “do more of the same” part of the PDP with the above considerations taken into account.
Here are two examples of Experience Acquisition as they might be represented in the PDP
- Seek out project assignments that have more of a business analysis focus than you have been doing.
- Support professionals who are more senior to you and have a business analysis skill that you need to improve to better meet current position requirements.
First of all training does not imply attending a formal course. Training can be very informal. For example, just attending an activity facilitated by an expert in the skill area of interest and observing what happens. Watching how someone does something is a learning experience.
On-the-job training is undertaken to increase the proficiency of skills and competencies needed to improve performance in the current position. If performance in one or more skill areas is below a nominal performance level, then training may be required to bring that performance up to acceptable levels. Training need not be expensive and certainly does not have to be time consuming. There are several opportunities right under your nose. For example,
- Offering to help a colleague with one of their tasks to improve your skill to perform that task on your assignment
- Attending a workshop to improve a current skill you are using on your job
- Volunteering to join a project team that will further challenge you to take your skills to the next level
You just have to pay attention and be on the outlook for them. For example, John is a BA/pm Manager and has just been assigned PM for the Order Entry/Fulfillment Process Improvement Project. John has had limited experience managing improvement projects and he wasn’t too confident he could handle this project. There had been several projects in the past to improve the Order Entry/Fulfillment Process with little success to report. John’s career goal was to become a BA/PM Senior Manager and eventually a Consultant to the Order Entry/Fulfillment Process. So he asked Michelle, a PM/BA Senior Consultant to help him improve his project management skills from the perspective of the BA on a process improvement project. Here are two examples of On-the-job Training as they might be represented in the PDP:
- Look for opportunities to observe and support the project management work of BA/PM professionals
- Take courses (on or off site) to enhance the project management skills required of your current position
The purpose of off-the-job training is to increase skill proficiencies to the level needed to qualify for the next position in your career plan. In other words it is not relevant to meeting any current skill proficiencies associated with current job requirements.
For example, Harry is a BA Task Leader. His long-term career goal was to be a BA/PM Consultant. His short-term career plan was to become a BA/pm Associate Manager. Since his project management skills are very limited he needs to get started on them. He is good friends with Larry who is a BA/PM Senior Manager. Larry is respected among the BA community as one of the best project planners and Harry felt that Larry had a lot to offer him. Larry was more than willing to be Harry’s mentor and also to help him learn project planning. Because he was so well respected for his project planning skills Larry was in high demand and always very busy. Harry approached Larry and asked him if he could help Larry out in some way in return for which he could observe Larry. To Larry that offer was a no-brainer and so he took Harry under his wing. Harry shadowed Larry and began learning project management from the ground up. When Larry retired Harry took his place as a BA/PM Senior Manager and one of the organization’s best planners. Harry was now one step away from his long-term career goal. Here are two examples of Off-the-job Training as they might be represented in the PDP:
- Take courses (on or off site) to add business analysis skills that will be required by your targeted position in the PM/BA Associate Manager cell
- Look for opportunities to observe and support a professional practicing the business analysis skills you will need in your targeted position.
This part of a PDP addresses participation in activities that are not necessarily related to any current or near-term career goal. Rather they are just experiences that relate to your long-term professional interests whether they are project management or business analysis related. They aren’t necessarily directly related to these either. They might be related to better understanding your company’s business. For example,
- Reading the literature on your profession or your company’s lines of business
- Better understanding your competitors and how you might leverage your project management and/or business analysis expertise to improve your company’s market share
- Involvement in PMI and/or IIBA at the national and chapter level
- Conference attendance and networking with other PM and BA professionals
Here are two examples of Professional activities as they might be represented in the PDP:
- Read books and journal articles on topics relevant to your targeted position in the PM/BA Associate Manager cell
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Year of Publication
Master of Science (MS)
Kinesiology and Health Promotion
Dr. Michael Pohl
INTRODUCTION: Tightness of the hip flexor muscle group may contribute to altered sagittal plane kinematics of the lumbo-pelvic-hip (LPH) complex during dynamic movements. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to analyze the effects of a three-week home-based stretching program on passive hip extension (PHE), as well as on active hip extension (AHE), anterior pelvic tilt (APT), and lumbar spine extension (LSE) when running. METHODS: Twenty healthy subjects with limited PHE underwent a 3D gait analysis both prior (PRE) and following (POST) a three-week static hip flexor stretching program. RESULTS: Following the stretching program, peak PHE increased significantly (P < 0.001), while no significant improvements were reported in AHE, APT, or LSE. In addition, no relationship was found between the change in PHE with either the change in AHE, APT, or LSE. Finally, a high relationship was observed between AHE and APT during running (r = 0.83, p < 0.001), and low relationships were observed between APT and LSE (r = -0.41, p = 0.08) and AHE and LSE (r = -0.34, p = 0.15). CONCLUSION: A three-week static stretching program of the hip flexor musculature resulted in an increase in PHE, but the sagittal plane kinematics of the LPH complex during running remained unchanged. The correlations observed between AHE, APT, and LSE suggest there is a kinematic relationship between the hip, pelvis, and spine.
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Pope John Paul II: “[Opus Dei] has as its aim the sanctification of one’s life, while remaining within the world at one’s place of work and profession: to live the Gospel in the world, while living immersed in the world, but in order to transform it, and to redeem it with one’s personal love for Christ. This is truly a great ideal, which right from the beginning has anticipated the theology of the lay state, which is a characteristic mark of the Church of the Council and after the Council.” L’Osservatore Romano, August 27, 1979.
Prof. Elizabeth Fox-Genovese: “Opus Dei is dedicated to the peculiarly modern mission of sanctifying life – and especially work – in the world. The very title, which means the work of God, captures the essence of this mission. Ordinary people, living ordinary lives, can sanctify their work, whatever it may be, to God and thereby consecrate themselves to promoting the holiness of everyday life…. Members of ‘the Work’ may be full-time mothers, politicians, university professors, teachers, school administrators, scientists, social workers, interior decorators, communications specialists, businessmen or women, or members of virtually any other occupation.” From a statement given on January 3, 2004. Fox-Genovese is a Professor of History at Emory University, founding director of the Institute for Women's Studies, and Editor of The Journal of the Historical Society.
Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger: “From all this I have better understood the inner character of Opus Dei, this surprising union of absolute fidelity to the Church’s great tradition, to its faith, and unconditional openness to all the challenges of this world, whether in the academic world, in the field of work, or in matters of the economy.” L'Osservatore Romano, October 6, 2002. Cardinal Ratzinger was elected Pope Benedict XVI on April 19, 2005.
Cardinal Basil Hume, OSB: “[St. Josemaría’s] words, seventy years ago, anticipated the Vatican Council’s decree on the place and the role of the laity in the world.… It is my conviction that it’s only slowly that we’re coming to understand what the Spirit was trying to say to us through the Council. But the Spirit goes on calling.… And surely the Holy Spirit is calling us in our day to a greater degree of holiness, to deepen our spiritual lives. And it has been the role of the movements [and] of Opus Dei to provide support and guidance on that road to holiness.” From a homily on October 2, 1998, at a Mass of thanksgiving in London to mark the 70th anniversary of the founding of Opus Dei.
St. Josemaría Escrivá, Opus Dei’s founder: “Indeed, one of my greatest joys was to see the Second Vatican Council so clearly proclaim the divine vocation of the laity.” From an interview published in the French newspaper, Le Figaro, May 16, 1966, republished in Conversations with Josemaría Escrivá, Scepter Publishers, 2002. | <urn:uuid:fd2a39d4-9bb9-43ed-a790-1ec02e0976a3> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://opusdei.org/en/article/opus-deis-focus-on-secular-life/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572163.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815085006-20220815115006-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.931228 | 694 | 2.265625 | 2 |
Many times, when people are in the excitement of purchasing a new car, they forget to calculate the cost of the auto insurance policy they will need to protect their new ride.This can put people under financial stress because they are often stretched to the very limits of their monthly budget for the car payment,but later find that the car insurance rates on their new acquisition will put a considerable financial burden on them.
It is totally necessary these days to carry a first-class automobile insurance policy. Being protected is important for two primary reasons. It is lawfully required in almost each state and province in the US and Canada, but also since it protects individuals from a damaging financial position, should a major accident occur that causes property damage and/or bodily injury.
In addition, when the purchase of a new vehicle is being financed by way of a bank or finance company, that the buyer has complete comprehensive auto insurance on the vehicle, on top of the liability insurance. These policies will serve to protect the welfare of the lender until the loan is paid off and the title is changed over to the name of the purchaser.
There are various components to a common auto insurance policy. The most important aspects of the automobile insurance policy include liability coverage, which is the negligible insurance most states insist on a driver to have, comprehensive cover, collision cover, personal injury cover protection,medical expense coverage, accidental death benefits, property damage coverage, and uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage. It is of the essence to understand these various types of coverage in order to effectively compare auto insurance charges.
Liability insurance is the most fundamental mode of coverage and is also the most general, in view of the fact that it is essential by regulation in most states in order for a driver to be thought of as satisfactorily covered. A liability policy gives coverage for property destruction and injury to others that is caused by the driver carrying such coverage. It does not encompass losses that the driver incurs, but only the losses that other parties bear as the consequence of an accident that was the oversight of the covered driver.
Collision coverage will help you to fix any damage to the driver’s vehicle as the result of a fender-bender. Comprehensive automobile insurance will protect the individual carrying such a policy against other types of loss too, such as theft, damage caused by floods and storms, falling objects, explosions, earthquakes, riots and other such events. Some comprehensive coverage will additionally include reimbursement for lost wages as a result of an mishap.
It is a good idea to either do some online research for automobile insurance quotes on the make and model of the car you are considering about buying, or call on your insurance agent, before signing any paperwork and finalizing the purchase.Their insurance company can quickly tell them what their new auto insurance rates will be for the car they are considering. This will help them stay within their budget and help them to get around getting into a financial bind. | <urn:uuid:7fcfba78-c750-4bc0-8307-8dfbe584d7e7> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.car-articles.co.uk/auto-insurance-should-not-cause-financial-stress/?amp=1 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570913.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809064307-20220809094307-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.96826 | 594 | 2.203125 | 2 |
Roselle presently is cultivated widely in the tropics and subtropics. The presumed origin is Southeast Asia in the region from India to Malaysia. Roselle is an underutilized multipurpose crop providing farmers with food and cash income when other vegetables have become scarce. Processing generates additional family income, from which women in particular benefit.
Young Roselle shoots, leaves and calices are used as a cooked vegetable or finely cut and used in sauces. Seeds are ground and used as a meal or as a coffee substitute in Africa. The dried red calyces are commonly used to prepare a hot tea or, more commonly, a cold beverage after adding sugar. It is a sour tasting, refreshing drink. The dried calyces are used in Western countries as a base for many herbal teas and as a source of red food colorants. Roselle tea is used to suppress high blood pressure. The oil of Roselle seed is extracted and used for cooking (in Chad, Tanzania and China). However, the seed oil is claimed to contain some toxic substances and may be better used in the soap and cosmetics industries. The leaves are a source of mucilage used in pharmacy and cosmetics. Extracts are often used medicinally to treat colds, toothache, urinary tract infections and hangovers. Leaf juice is used to treat conjunctivitis in Senegal. Leaves are applied as a poultice to treat sores and ulcers. A root decoction can be used as a laxative. The ornamental value of Roselle is of recent interest, as a garden plant or cut flower. The decorative red stalks with ripe red fruits are exported to Europe where they are used in flower arrangements.
- Elevation: 0-2000 m (6500 ft)
- Rainfall: 800–1600 mm (30-60 in) of continuous annual rainfall; minimum of 100–150 mm/month (4-6 in) during vegetative growth
- Temperature:18o-35o C (6o-95o F); frost sensitive
- Soil: well-drained, neutral sandy loams, rich in humus; does not tolerate waterlogging Roselle is an annual plant normally propagated from seed but may be propagated from cuttings as well.
If seeds are sown directly in the field, a planting density of 1-2 m (3-6 ft) apart in rows 1.5-3 m (4.5-9 ft) apart is recommended. Seeds also may be planted in seed beds and transplanted at 7-10 cm (3-4 in) tall. Roselle is a short-day plant species; normally planting is done in early spring in subtropical climates if plants are grown for their herbage. Later planting is preferred (mid-May is ideal for southern Florida) if plants are grown for the pulpy calyces. Roselle may be grown as a summer crop in temperate regions. However, Roselle is frost-sensitive and does not produce fruit in temperate regions. Balanced garden fertilizers may be used in modest amount (approximately half the amount used for vegetable plants in the same region). Early pruning will encourage branching and increase fruit production. Roselle is a photoperiod sensitive plant that flowers best when the daylength is shorter than 12 hours.
Harvesting and Seed Production
The vegetative growth period lasts from 4 months to 6 months. Six weeks after transplanting, the tops of Roselle plants may be cut off for vegetable use. Two additional herbage harvests may be made at 4-week intervals after which the remaining plants are thinned and allowed to produce flowers and fruits. Calyces are harvested manually 2–3 weeks after flowering, usually 4–6 months after sowing, before the fruit has dried. Regular picking prolongs flowering. The calyces are dried in the shade.
Pests and Diseases
Root-knot nematode is a serious parasite. Mealybugs and leaf beetles may become pest problems. Scale insects may attack stems and branches. Aphids attack leaves and flower buds, and the cotton stainer feeds on ripening calyces. A mildew fungus (Oidium sp.) causing leaf damage may require control.
Cooking and Nutrition
The flavor reminds consumers from north temperate regions of cranberries. Sauces, jams and jellies can be made from finely chopped calyces. Roselle calyces contain a natural source of pectin to solidify jam or jelly preparations. Strained cooked calyces are a source of syrups added to cakes and puddings or poured over waffles, pancakes or ice cream. To make Roselle syrup, dried calyces are boiled at a ratio of 1 part dried Roselle to 4–5 parts water. Because of its very tart taste, large amounts of sugar are added. The juice often is diluted with water to make an “ade,” like lemonade. It also may be flavored with ginger and sweetened with sugar or served with ice. Roselle juice also is used to make wine. Roselle calyces are good sources of calcium and iron and the vitamins, niacin, and riboflavin. Fresh leaves contain 2-3% protein and contain traces of calcium, phosphorus, and iron. | <urn:uuid:d87e6154-1e73-44c0-b1e9-9e8838bbcf46> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.echocommunity.org/en/resources/4155ccc7-37ae-4857-9da9-9372e1d2d633 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570741.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808001418-20220808031418-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.931293 | 1,132 | 2.78125 | 3 |
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Over the past year or so, Web3 appears to have been the subject of many a debate. The term has certainly received some hype in recent times. But are you, and more importantly, your brand, ready?
Here we explore whether Web3 represents the profound restructuring and reimagining of the Internet as sold as in recent quarters, or whether it’s essentially just a rebranding project for crypto.
What is Web3?
Web3 or Web 3.0 represents the next generation of the Internet, following on from Web 1.0 and Web 2.0. Web3 is a decentralised Internet built on the blockchain, bringing into play related blockchain technology such as cryptocurrency and non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
The promise is an Internet infrastructure that moves the power back to the consumer and away from the big tech companies and government institutions. Hence, no more having to place your trust in organisations that provide little governance for accountability.
For context, if you were online back in the 1990s as the first publicly available version of the Internet became popularised, it’s worth reminding yourself of what Internet infrastructure consisted of back then - simply static webpages connected by hyperlinks. Otherwise known as the World Wide Web or Web 1.0.
It took until the arrival of the Web 2.0 era for the Internet to become a platform for content creators. Such Internet today includes ecommerce platforms such as Shopify and Magento, and social networks like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. This form of the Internet has been far much more interactive for regular users, offering the ability to easily publish one’s own content, including via smartphones and tablets.
Web 3.0 or Web3 promises to drastically change the game again. As far back as 2014, the term was coined by one of the Ethereum cryptocurrency’s co-founders, Gavin Wood. Instead of us having to hand over our personal information to tech giants such as Google and Apple in order to have the right to use their services, proponents of Web3 claim that this newly decentralised version of the Internet would be underpinned by blockchain technology and artificial intelligence (AI), with all information being published on the blockchain’s public ledger.
Web3 For Luxury, Lifestyle and Fashion Brands
This new wave all sounds rather exciting, but what could it mean for your brand? At the time of typing, much about Web3 remains more theoretical than a practical reality. Yet, a great deal has already been observed about the potential implications of such decentralisation for high-end brands.
Within this Web3 era, we expect the metaverse, for example, could be central to how users interact with brands, including the fashion industry. This could manifest in virtual worlds in which users enjoy true ownership of digital items, reputations and tools, such as ownership being registered with steadfast decentralised ledger technologies.
Perhaps for your own premium brand, Web3 could mean using augmented virtual reality to allow shoppers to try on your latest designs in a virtual space. Alternatively, it could mean the likes of virtual reality showrooms and trade shows, or using NFTs to offer admirers of your brand personalised experiences and one-off special editions that your rivals don’t?
Indeed, with NFTs having been a particular point of mass enthusiasm over the past year or so, applications such as gaming and digital art are already seeing an emergence in Web3 infrastructure. We recommend brands engage with this immediately in order to become better accustomed to the technology and its possibilities before this new version of the Internet starts to enter the mainstream.
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All businesses are increasingly aware of the need to become more environmentally conscious and the world of civil engineering is no different.
Conrad Consulting is a leading technical recruitment company in the UK and we specialise in matching top-level candidates with civil engineering businesses.
Here we look at how and why the world of ‘green engineering’ has grown in recent years, and how Civil Engineers, and the Technical Construction industry as a whole, have responded to the increased environmental responsibility and the pressures for increased sustainability.
New Rules and Regulations
There has been a growing worldwide awareness, backed by scientific research, of carbon footprints and CO2 emissions – and the effect these are having on our environment.
The United Nations has set out Sustainable Development Goals and targets aimed at protecting the world around us, whilst individual countries have set out their own objectives.
By 2050, the UK Government aims to cut carbon emissions by at least 80%, compared with the country’s 1990 baseline figure of 592.1 million tonnes of carbon dioxide. However, it is important to realise this is a domestic baseline target and excludes emissions from international aviation and international shipping.
Construction projects have historically been a significant contributor to the use of resources and environmental pollution, but advances in design, engineering and a greater awareness to reduce carbon omission has been how the construction industry plays its part in helping the UK meet the Government's Green Growth Plan.
The Institution of Civil Engineers has acknowledged the part the civil engineering sector can play in building a more sustainable future for the planet. It has also stressed how important it is for individual companies to collaborate to ensure that green targets are achieved.
Using More Sustainable Resources
So, what is being done to make civil engineering more sustainable?
Construction companies are using more environmentally-friendly materials such as timber, which is effectively carbon-neutral, and sheep wool which is increasingly being used for insulation purposes rather than a manufactured alternative.
In other cases, using artificial products such as manufactured sand (M-sand) can be a greener alternative, instead of extracting it from rivers and transporting it long distances. Recycling materials which would otherwise be destined for landfill is another way of cutting CO2 emissions.
Even high-rise building projects can be made more sustainable. They can be made much more energy efficient, with their own sources of power – for instance, the Bahrain World Trade Center (pictured) has three wind turbine generators built into the two linked skyscrapers.
Companies can use prefabricated components which are manufactured offsite in a controlled environment. This helps to cut down on the time spent on the actual construction site, reducing noise and CO2 emissions.
Changing the Working Practices
Green engineering also involves being more aware of, and cutting down on, emissions during the process; for example, with the use of plant and machinery. One method of achieving this is by sourcing materials locally, which will cut down on transportation distances.
Green engineering solutions need not be more expensive than conventional practices. There may be a short-term increase in costs, but this can be recouped in the long term by using renewable energy from sources such as photovoltaic cells.
Buildings often work towards BREEAM certification, which rates the sustainability of buildings in more than 50 countries across the globe. Conrad Consulting’s MEP Design and Sustainability team are experts in this area.
Green engineering can also refer to renewable energy projects which will bring long-term benefits to the environment. These include harnessing wave and tidal power -onshore and offshore wind farms also fall into this category.
In July 2018 The UK Government announced £557m pounds worth of financial support to increase off shore developments in the UK. Ministers will hold contract auctions to developers, every two years, over the next decade, under the Governments energy plans. This will see almost a third of Britain’s power being generated by offshore wind turbines by 2030.
Wind farms currently under development include the Walney Extension in the Irish Sea (which will include 90 turbines) and the Rampion Wind Farm in the Channel, whose 116 turbines will be able to power more than 300,000 homes annually.
Another growing sector of green engineering is biomass, which involves creating energy by burning wood or other organic matter. In the UK a project is underway to build a £160million biomass plant in Sandwich, Kent, which will be able to supply power to 50,000 homes.
Civil engineers are tasked to find complex solutions to the increased need for sustainability and environmentally-conscious projects.
Cities can be a challenging environment when the need for high-rise development persists. Projects such as the Vertical Forest in Milan, or the Singapore Inner City Engineered Forest (pictured), are leading schemes in sustainable engineering in cities.
The Milan project consists of two tower blocks which have 900 trees, 5,000 shrubs and 11,000 flowers built into the structures. This helps improve the area’s air quality by removing the carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The towers are both self-sufficient as they use renewable energy from solar panels and filtered waste water to ensure the plants flourish.
The Singapore scheme is part of the country’s Marina Bay Development and it contains 18 so-called artificial “supertrees” which generate solar power, collect rainwater and act as air venting ducts for nearby conservatories. Eleven of the trees are fitted with solar photovoltaic systems which convert sunlight into electricity for the conservatories.
Conrad Consulting – A Specialist Recruitment Company
Specialist recruitment company Conrad Consulting can put companies in touch with candidates, and vice versa, in the civil and structural engineering sector across the UK – including those working on green projects.
We specialise in finding the right post for qualified, senior and director-level candidates, either for permanent or contract posts, throughout the UK.
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Mass celebrated by Fr Nicolas Risso in the church of Voutezac, in Corrèze. / Marc Chaumeil/Divergence
Within seven years Tulle Diocese will have only ten priests younger than 75 years old. However this hasn't stopped Bishop Francis Bestion from publishing an audacious orientation plan that aims to restructure the diocese by focusing on fraternal and missionary life at all levels.
The Diocese of Tulle has only one seminarian in training. This crisis of vocations is not new to France; the future of Tulle, a diocese in the south-western Corrèze region that has long operated on the Catholic Action model, barely differs from that of any number of other areas in rural France.
Bishop Francis Bestion took up his appointment in 2013 and is tackling the issue of priestly ministry front on, by emphasizing the need for fraternal and missionary life at every level.
"I was at the end of my tether organizing support for parishes," admitted Bishop Bestion, who has just published his pastoral guidelines. "I had to envisage a different way of living the priestly ministry."
This new way will take the very concrete form of fraternities for priests. Entrusting a parish to a single priest, who is often elderly, isolated and exhausted by the large number of churches in his responsibility, will be a thing of the past.
Under the new guidelines, priests will now be organized in three or four fraternities. These fraternities will have collective responsibility for a vast "missionary space" comprising several dozen churches over which they will be parish priests in solidum.
"They will share the pastoral care of the various local communities," explained Bishop Bestion, who emphasizes that this does not amount to "centralizing" but rather to ensuring that the priests will benefit from a fraternal lifestyle that will enhance their ministry to local communities.
Generating a new missionary dynamic
"It is inevitable," agreed Fr Louis Brossollet, parish priest of Saint-Pantaléon-de-Larche.
"We are now in a situation of such dire need that we have no other choice," he said.
"If we wish to inspire [a new generation of] young priests, it is important to be able to carry out parish responsibilities collectively," added Fr Nicolas Risso, 49, parish priest of Objat. Ordained 21 years ago, Fr Risso is the youngest priest in the diocese.
The first of these fraternities may be launched in the Ussel sector of the diocese in 2017.
"It will involve an itinerant ministry similar to those of missionaries in the youthful churches of Africa, Asia or Latin America," explained Bishop Bestion.
"Each pastor will spend several days in a local community," where they will focus on the catechumenate, young people, families and preparation for the sacraments, he added.
The objective is not to change structures but to launch a new missionary dynamic which corresponds to the current parish groupings. In this framework, Pastoral Animation Teams (EAPs) will take responsibility for animating communities. These teams will also collaborate with the pastor responsible, who will visit for "catechesis, celebration of the sacraments and fraternal sharing."
Bishop Bestion has also asked active parishioners to look for new people, particularly young people, who can help renew the pastoral teams.
"The problem is that the range of people involved in the pastoral teams is similar to that of the priests, at least with respect to age," commented a priest. However he wondered how it will be possible to motivate young people who are already absorbed in their professional lives.
The absence of young priests is a handicap
As well as priests in community, Bishop Bestion's plan also envisages small communities of lay people via the creation of local missionary fraternities "wherever there is a church."
Like the first Christians depicted in the Acts of the Apostles, they will gather regularly, preferably in a local Church, to pray.
"It is a missionary presence," explained Bishop Bestion. "Ring the bells when you meet at the church!"
Community members will also be invited to be attentive to the aged, the sick and the isolated "by organizing to visit them, to bring them communion, and put them in contact with a priest in order to receive a sacrament," he continued.
However, barring exceptions, no Sunday celebrations will be organized in the absence of a priest.
"It is necessary to be careful not to close in on oneself," the Bishop asserted, insisting on the "importance of participating in the Sunday mass in a central location."
Another evident point of focus for Bishop Bestion is the crucial issue of vocations. "The absence of young priests is a handicap. It is debilitating," the Bishop warned, emphasizing the need "to draw on new forces."
To date, except for a few overseas priests, the Tulle Diocese has mainly survived on its own resources. Now, however, Bishop Bestion has also called in a community of priests. It will be a welcome renewal for a diocese that will celebrate the 700th anniversary of its foundation next year.
The Diocese of Tulle currently has 30 active diocesan priests (including five from overseas who are staying for limited periods). Ten of its priests are over 80. Several are nearing 75, the age at which every parish priest is required to submit his resignation.
With respect to religious life, no new community has existed in Corrèze since the departure of the Verbe de Vie (Word of Life) in 2010.
"Since my arrival, I have seen two religious communities leave, which means that the city no longer has any at all," observes Bishop Bestion in his diocesan orientations.
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