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Say it ain’t so! We have heard about this for years, read some articles written a long time ago. We have clutched our Thin Mints™ and our Peanut Butter Patties™ and closed our eyes and said, “We won’t believe it until we have more proof.”
Now a little soccer mom from St. Louis has done the work for us. She has proof. The Girl Scouts are linked to Planned Parenthood, the United Nations’ abortion agenda and a lot of other really bad stuff.
But Saladin pulled her daughters out of Girl Scouts, after discovering both financial and curriculum ties to organizations that promote abortion.
Here is how it works. Girl Scouts USA (GSUSA) is a member of WAGGGS (World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts). There are 145 WAGGGS organizations around the world and Girl Scouts is the largest member organization. GSUSA has a fiduciary relationship with WAGGGS. GSUSA pays money into WAGGGS. In 2007, for instance, the Girl Scouts USA made a $1.8 million payment to WAGGGS.
Never heard of WAGGGS? You should get to know them. Their website is. www.WAGGGS.org
WAGGGS invites Girl Scout councils and girls to be delegates to lobby for “sexual and reproductive rights” at United Nations events such as:
The Commission on the Status of Women
UN Climate Change Conference (the message here is sexual and reproductive rights play an important part in climate change.)
UN Global Youth Forum
Global Youth Forum sounds harmless enough…but this is no World Youth Day. The Outcome Document from the 2013 Global Youth Forum, held in Bali, calls for:
Abortion on demand
Sexual rights for all young people regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity
Elimination of parental consent laws (where a minor girl notifies a parent before an abortion)
Sexuality education that is “free of religious intolerance.”
Decriminalization of prostitution (which they call “sex work”)
(Read it for yourself: search “Bali Global Youth Forum Declaration 1”.)
These are all positions WAGGGS advocates. It should be no surprise that WAGGGS is a close partner of the International Planned Parenthood Federation and Planned Parenthood sometimes appears as a resource at the end of WAGGGS handbooks, like the “Voices Against Violence” handbook. In fact, IPPF boasts about its close ties to WAGGGS.
WAGGGS is controversial enough that Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa has a “Frequently Asked Questions” section on its website that says, “Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa does not have a local relationship or partnership with Planned Parenthood.” And “Every Girl Scout organization is a member of WAGGGS…” but “troops and individual girls are not members of WAGGGS.” (How is that possible?)
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This makes you think WAGGGS is some kind of distant cousin. But when you click on “Who We Are” on the Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa website, then “Girl Scout Days,” you see, “World Thinking Day.” This is WAGGGS main fundraiser, according to Saladin.
Under “Travel” one of the trips is “WAGGGS World Centre” trip to the Swiss Alps in 2015 for grades 8-12. It looks innocent, but another website on WAGGGS’s Swiss retreats suggests more abortion indoctrination.
All Girl Scouts websites promote numerous activities, awards and links to WAGGGS. The WAGGGS “Global Action Theme (GAT) Badge Curriculum, is based on the United Nations’ Millennium Development Goals (MGDs), which sound harmless: “Improve Maternal Health.” Who wouldn’t be for that?
But one of the GAT badge projects says, “Visit a family planning clinic and find out about the ways they try to prevent adolescent pregnancy.”
A GAT Badge project for “Younger Members” suggests: “Talk to your mother or another mother about what it is like to be a mum. What is good about it? What is not so great? Draw a cartoon about it.”
Nothing like starting them off young with negative images of motherhood.
What about those cookies?
“Cookie money stays local” says Saladin, “But millions of dollars in licensing fees go directly to Girl Scouts USA to spend as they choose.”
Girl Scouts does a lot of good—promoting self-esteem, friendships and independence in girls. There are many good people involved locally as troop leaders and volunteers. But if any part the money goes to an organization that is a training ground to turn girls into abortion activists, it may be time to explore other paths.
Ann Saladin’s website is www.mygirlscoutcouncil.com.
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Starting a new project from ground zero is probably one of the hardest things to do. Sometimes I have a wonderful idea, a whole new project I’m ready to start. I’m convinced it’ll change everything for the better and I’m ready to go. Then, I sit down in front of my computer to start working and everything suddenly goes blank, leaving me with no clue where to start.
When this happens, I try to go back and re-discover my original inspiration. Even though the excitement is almost always still there, I don’t know how to get started. I usually sit there for a few more minutes until I can’t take it anymore. Finally, I end up shutting down my computer and continuing with my day so it doesn’t feel wasted.
How to Start a New Project
Although it’s understandable given life’s demands, it doesn’t have to be that way. Big projects can be overwhelming and they do require persistence. The following tips have helped me and may assist you in completing your next project:
1. Do something, anything
First, dip your toes in the water. It doesn’t have to be much at first, but just enough to feel as though you accomplished something. Taking one small action works against the inertia of any new plan.
If you’re researching a new cloud system for the firm, it can be as simple as searching for “best cloud accounting systems,” and reading a couple of sites. This will be enough to start and will help break the ice. At the end of the day, it will feel as though the project has officially started.
2. Break it up into smaller pieces
Once over this initial hurdle, create a plan for the necessary steps. It doesn’t have to be complex; it can be a few goals which break up the project into baby steps. For instance, in the cloud system implementation example above, the project can start with research for the first two weeks. Then, you can continue by opening trial accounts and go on from there the following week.
Smaller steps will help you start to cover ground. Committing to doing a little bit at a time helps move through some of the needed work.
3. Schedule a specific time every day
Schedule time to sit down and work on the project. The length of time will depend on your availability, but even 10-15 minutes each day will help the project gain momentum.
Our minds are often the clearest in the morning which makes this the best time slot. Piling on the most challenging and creative items during this time is very helpful. Eliminate distractions and sit down to work on the project for your allotted period of time. I recommend not to stand until the time is up. Even if you just sit in place, after a few sessions, you will likely get bored and something will come out.
4. Keep track of progress
To improve something, it must be quantified. Measure what has been accomplished against your goal as the project moves forward. If you notice you haven’t been doing as much as you wanted, you’ll be motivated to take further action.
Monitoring progress will help you discover which pace is sustainable for this project. How much time you spend, which times work best, and what you’re able to produce in your allotted amount of time are all patterns which will emerge. If you’re working on a long-term project, this will be especially helpful. The same knowledge is also applicable to future projects.
5. Find a group to support and help you stay on track
Finding two to three colleagues working on similar projects is very useful. They can provide valuable information and help you avoid mistakes based on their experiences. Most importantly, this group will encourage you where you may have otherwise failed.
The project is in motion
Over time, the output will begin to accumulate. The work will demand more time and you’ll no longer have to make space to force the project forward. All great things have been created by an accumulation of actions. All you need is to start taking those actions. | <urn:uuid:0634bd6a-82bf-4f03-a3c3-76081edb6f4f> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.pamelaayuso.com/blog/effectively-set-your-next-project-in-motion | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571869.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813021048-20220813051048-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.954596 | 864 | 1.90625 | 2 |
Snow in Morocco is not unusual. Two ski resorts in the Atlas Mountains—one near Marrakech and the other near Ifrane—experience fairly regular snowfall each January and February.
You asked, does Morocco fall snow? The country usually receives its first coating of snow in December or January, but changes in weather patterns in recent years have pushed the first Moroccan snowfalls to the autumn months of October and November. The white snow contrasts sharply against the ochre buildings in Morocco’s rural regions.
Furthermore, in what month does it snow in Morocco? When can you find snow in Morocco? Weather stations report a very small amount of seasonal snow likely to be deepest around December, especially close to early to mid December. The best time to ski (if at all) in Morocco is often around around December 10th when fresh powder is deepest.
Also the question is, does it snow in Morocco in December? In contrast, the mountainous region experiences continental and alpine climate where winters are cold and snowy and places such as Marrakech experience semi-arid climate. Moroccans get to witness snow from December through March in the mountainous regions.
Moreover, does it snow in Tangier? When can you find snow in Tangier? Weather stations report no annual snow.
Does Casablanca have snow?
It never snows in Casablanca, even during the coldest winter days. The driest months of the year are June, July and August, during which time it will rarely, if ever rain. … For more temperature and precipitation averages, check out Monthly Averages in Casablanca .
Does Turkey have snow?
The coastal areas of Turkey bordering the Black Sea have a temperate Oceanic climate with warm, wet summers and cool to cold, wet winters. … Snow does occur on the coastal areas of the Sea of Marmara and the Black Sea almost every winter, but it usually lies no more than a few days.
Does it snow in Africa?
Snow is an almost annual occurrence on some of the mountains of South Africa, including those of the Cedarberg and around Ceres in the South-Western Cape, and on the Drakensberg in Natal and Lesotho. … Snowfall is also a regular occurrence at Mount Kenya and Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.
What is winter like in Morocco?
Winters, by contrast, can be rather chilly. Average temperatures in winter in this area are around 54° F / 12° C during the days and the nights dropping to 40° F / 5° C. The interior lowlands including Marrakech have a similar climate to Morocco’s interior highlands; cool during the winter and hot during the summer.
Does Morocco get cold?
Morocco gets plenty of sun all year round. The northern and coastal areas have a Mediterranean climate with 30°C summers. Spring and autumn are warm and pleasant times to visit. Winters rarely get cold with temperatures around 20°C, but November to March has the most rain.
How cold is Morocco in winter?
Average daily winter temperatures range from 46 to 63 °F (8 to 17 °C). Away from the coast, temperatures drop significantly, occasionally dipping below the freezing point.
What is the coldest month in Morocco?
July is the hottest month in Marrakesh with an average temperature of 29°C (84°F) and the coldest is January at 12.5°C (55°F) with the most daily sunshine hours at 10.8 in July. The wettest month is November with an average of 40.6mm of rain..
Does Gibraltar have snow?
The climate of Gibraltar is temperate. During the winter months the prevailing wind is from the west often north-west and occasionally south-west. Snow or frost is extremely rare. … Gibraltar enjoys a typical Mediterranean climate with a very dry summer, some months having no rain at all on average.
Does Algeria have snow?
You will have to see it to believe it, but snow does fall in Algeria. In the higher regions snow falls on a regular basis during the winter and subzero temperatures are not uncommon either. … In some cases the area north of the Lesser Atlas gets snow as a result of which snow can be found along the coast.
Does it snow in Greece?
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SINGAPORE, 21 September 2021 – When is forgetfulness normal and when is it an early warning sign of dementia? This is a common but important question, as seeking medical evaluation in the pre-dementia stage (mild cognitive impairment) may help in treating reversible causes, and possibly delay the progression to dementia. To address this question and encourage the public to monitor their memory health, the National Neuroscience Institute (NNI) and SingHealth have developed the Memory Care mobile application, with tools to help users identify potential warning signs of pre-dementia and manage the condition.
“Diagnosing people when they have pre-dementia is critical, because early medical intervention at this stage can possibly delay the progression to dementia. Unfortunately, there are still no treatments to halt or cure the disease once it has progressed to dementia and as the condition advances it can have a significant impact on the quality of life for both patients and their caregivers,” said Dr Adeline Ng, Senior Consultant, Department of Neurology, NNI and the project lead.
Under the first core feature of the Memory Care application is a checklist for users to monitor their cognition, with questions such as how often they find themselves forgetting names of familiar people or face difficulty performing familiar tasks. Upon completion of the checklist, the user will either be advised that their memory is healthy or can be improved. Both groups will be given a list of recommended articles; those with room for improvement will be advised to visit a doctor for a more detailed check-up. All the results are stored in the application so the user can see differences over time.
The second core feature of the application supports dementia caregivers. It includes a well-being checklist to identify caregiver burnout, adapted from the Zarit Burden Interview, a caregiver self-report measure widely used across the globe. Users can also get tips on how to better care for their dependents and join support group forums to learn from and share experiences with other caregivers.
“All dementia caregivers are at risk of burnout because of the physical, mental and emotional impact of the condition, however those caring for someone with Young Onset Dementia (YOD) are twice as likely to report higher levels of caregiver burden compared to caregivers of older persons with dementia. This is often due to challenging behavioural symptoms that are more common in YOD, such as disinhibited behavior, delusions and apathy,” said Ms Eveline Silva, Principal Psychologist, NNI.
The NNI team worked with SingHealth Group Marketing Communications Department to develop the Memory Care app within the cluster’s existing popular ‘Health Buddy’ mobile application, so the users’ health information could be consolidated in one location. After 9 months of development and testing, the application was launched today in conjunction with World Alzheimer’s Day.
“There are currently around 82,000 people living with dementia in Singapore and as this number continues to rise with the ageing population, SingHealth anticipates that more family members will need to take on the role as caregivers. Health Buddy’s Memory Care app has been developed to help caregivers navigate the practical and emotional challenges they face when looking after their loved ones while also being mindful of their own well-being.” added Ms Kathryn Ng, Deputy Group Chief Communications Officer, SingHealth, whose Marketing Communications team worked on the app development.
Ms Janet Koh Hui Kheng, the main caregiver of her mother who has dementia, has tried the app and gives it a thumbs up. “As a caregiver, I know how important and useful it is to monitor our stress level as we sometimes neglect our well-being when we are dedicated to caring for another person,” said Ms Koh. “The Memory Care application gives us the opportunity to take stock of our strengths, limitations, needs, resources and our ability to contribute to the needs of the care recipient. Allowing our results from the checklist to be saved and tracked over time helps to quickly identify potential caregiving concerns and provides timely advice on when to seek help so we can best care for our loved one.”
The new Memory Care function is located within the Health Buddy app. Download the app here:
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Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Siobhan O’Sullivan, Senior Lecturer in Social Policy, UNSW
The numbers of vegans in Australia is on the rise – for many, ruling animal products out of their diet is a relatively straightforward decision. But deciding whether to eschew leather products can be more challenging.
For non-meat eaters who do buy leather, the rationale is usually something like this: if meat is being produced anyway, and it generates a handy by-product such as leather, why not use it rather than waste it?
But there is evidence leather is driving, or at least supporting, the profitability of animal harvesting in some cases. This raises serious moral questions for anyone who cares about animals but still buys leather products.
Kangaroo leather: a case in point
I’m a social policy expert who specialises in animal welfare legislation and ethics. I have also been vegan for about 20 years, mostly out of a moral opposition to factory farming.Between 2001 and 2004 I worked for the World League for Protection of Animals, which was part of a global campaign against the use of kangaroo leather in sports shoes.
Proponents of kangaroo harvesting argue it helps control numbers and the animals are killed humanely.
But kangaroos are shot at night, from a distance, and their heads are small. This means they can not always be killed humanely with a single shot to the brain. According to the national code of practice, once a mother has been shot, joeys should be killed by decapitation or a blow to the head.
Similarly, research shows the market for hide drives the ostrich farming industry in South Africa.
In the beef industry, all byproducts add to the overall value of the animal, and hides comprise the biggest share.
The animal welfare picture
Cow leather produced in Australia is subject to state laws and codes regulating animal welfare, transport and slaughter.
These guidelines don’t always stop the abuse of animals at slaughterhouses. However overseas, the laws can be even more lax.
However it should be noted that some academics say the leather industry can benefit some animal species. Their research shows that using exotic animals such as crocodiles, lizards and snakes for their skins gives those species a financial value. This drives local efforts to conserve habitat and prevents the animals from being harvested to extinction.
Environmental and social harms
Leather production – and its negative side effects – is concentrated in developing countries, which raises a new lot of ethical questions.
Turning the skin of an animal into leather is chemically-intensive and polluting.
For example in Hazaribagh, a leather producing region in Bangladesh, untreated waste from leather tanneries reportedly runs through open canals while inside the tanneries the work is dangerous and child labor is common.
Is faux leather the answer?
The market has responded to some people’s aversion to leather. Vegan fashionista Stella McCartney uses “vegetarian leather” which is actually recycled polyester. She claims this “creates 24 times less of an environmental impact”.
Among participants at the Copenhagen Fashion Summit, a leading business event promoting sustainable fashion, it seems to be an article of faith that faux, synthetic or lab-produced leather is better for the environment.
But of course, the production of faux leather uses more energy than simply using the shoes and bags already in our wardrobes.
A personal choice
If you really love wearing leather but have animal welfare concerns, you might buy it second-hand. I’ve not gone down that path, because I believe wearing any leather normalises the practice.
There are signs public attitudes to leather are changing. In the United States for example, consumers are eating more beef but leather demand has recently dropped – a change attributed to synthetic alternatives and changing fashion tastes.
Ultimately, the decision whether to wear leather is a personal one. But before you buy your next leather product, do your research and consider whether your purchase might contribute to the animal welfare problem.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an advisory Tuesday after finding "disturbingly high levels" of heavy metals in the herbal product kratom.
Field scientists tested 26 separate kratom products during a multistate outbreak of salmonella infections and during other investigations. They found lead and nickel at "levels not safe for human consumption," the FDA stated.
"While the levels of the specific products we've tested so far are not likely to result in immediate acute heavy metal poisoning from a single use, some of these products included levels that, with chronic use, could cause some people to suffer from heavy metal poisoning," Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said.
Kratom, derived from the leaves of a Southeast Asian tree that is part of the coffee family, has gained popularity in recent years. The FDA has said the active ingredient in kratom, mitragynine, is an addictive substance that acts on the brain's opioid receptors.
In April, salmonella infections linked to kratom sickened at least 132 people in 38 states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported at the time.
In September, two manufacturers were issued warnings for allegedly making unproven medical claims that the herbal product would "relieve opium withdrawals" and treat medical conditions including diarrhea, depression, diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, stomach parasites, diverticulitis, anxiety, and alcoholism.
To date, there have been no "adequate and well-controlled scientific studies" involving the use of kratom as a treatment for medical conditions or diseases in humans, the FDA warning stated.
Kratom has been linked to at least four deaths in the Philadelphia region. In Pennsylvania, mitragynine was present in 27 deaths last year, according to a statewide database that includes information from 37 of the state's 67 county coroners.
Kratom is sold online, in gas stations and smoke shops, and is typically brewed as a tea, chewed, smoked, or ingested in capsules. It is banned in several countries, including Australia, Denmark, Germany, Malaysia, and Thailand, as well as several U.S. states and municipalities. | <urn:uuid:7fad4e29-e194-4614-8522-2a4edc098519> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.inquirer.com/philly/health/kratom-fda-opioids-lead-nickel-addiction-pain-20181127.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571869.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813021048-20220813051048-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.964201 | 436 | 2.578125 | 3 |
Flower color meaning
In general, we can say that the color red is a symbol of attention, lifts the spirits and therefore is considered a passionate color. It is a suitable color to express enthusiastic and communicative joy. It is the most exciting of colors and can signify passion, excitement, action, aggressiveness, and danger.
Yellow, for its part, is a bright, cheerful color that stimulates memory. It is the color of summer and the sun, so when you are sad or long for summer, the presence of flowers of this color can help to lift your spirits.It always radiates everywhere and above all things, it is the color of light and can mean selfishness, jealousy, envy, hatred, adolescence, laughter and pleasure.
Blue is a cool and relaxing color. It is the color of the sky and the sea. It is a reserved color that seems to be moving away. It can express trust, reserve, harmony, affection, friendship, fidelity and love.
Pink is the feminine color par excellence, it calms the nerves, so they are very suitable gifts for nervous people. The popular saying that says: “you see everything in pink”, faithfully reflects its meaning: naivety, goodness, tenderness, good feeling and the absence of all evil.
Purple or violet is a dramatic, flashy, and unusual color. It is the most used color among lawyers, clergymen and psychiatrists, so it would not be a bad gift for them. It is the color that indicates absence of tension. It can mean calm, self-control, dignity, aristocracy, but also violence, premeditated aggression, or deception.
White, symbol of purity. This color is associated with cleanliness and also with future times, what is to come. It is the light that is diffused (the non-color).
Express the idea of innocence, peace. childhood, divinity, absolute stability, calm and harmony. However, it is a contradictory color since for the East it is the color that means death.
All flowers have their own language, and with each one of them we can transmit a different message. Since ancient times, flowers have been a way to make known and transmit feelings of many kinds. The language of flowers has its origins in the East and has been transmitted from generation to generation and from culture to culture, passing through Ancient Egypt, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, etc. until it reached Romanticism, a time when it reached its peak. apogee.
There is a language associated with flowers and for every occasion. For example, the red rose is synonymous with love, the yellow with friendship, the white with fear, etc. Other examples: the white daisy symbolizes innocence and purity, so it is related to childhood; the gardenia means joy, the orange blossom, chastity, the tulip, desperate love if it is yellow and a subtle declaration of love if it is red; the carnation signifies distinction and nobility, and the lily, innocence, purity and joy.
But we must not only take into account the flower itself. The way of presenting this gift is also important, so that if we give a bouquet of flowers, the bow indicates to whom the sentiments expressed in the bouquet refer, that is, if the tie is located on the left, it means that the feelings expressed they refer to the sender, while if it goes to the right, they refer to the recipient. In addition, the message changes depending on the position of the flower and whether it is open or on a button. In this way, a flower with the stem upwards means a gesture of evil, of stabbing rags.
For all this, flowers cannot be given lightly, since three aspects must be considered: what each one represents, what we want to communicate and what is the preferred flower of the person to whom we are going to give away. At the same time, we must not underestimate the importance of flower color, since it can provoke certain attitudes and emotions that affect the depths of the human mind. | <urn:uuid:441c6936-1bb1-4019-b062-6771df4f794b> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://homeflower.us/flower-color-meaning/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572021.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814083156-20220814113156-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.944856 | 832 | 2.515625 | 3 |
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The island of Sicily is distinctly different from the rest of Italy as it floats just off the toe of the Italian mainland. The Capital city Palermo is splendid with its chaos and treasures. Be prepared to explore the palaces, castles and churches which are a fusion of Arab, Norman, baroque, and Renaissance gems. Life in Palermo is quite full on. A very warm hearted and noisy affair.
The people of this city love to eat. Whether they are shopping, or on their way home from work, they are always enjoying little hot snacks prepared at street stalls. A famous chickpea fritta, custard filled croissant, potato croquette, or an oily pizza topped with onions and caciocavallo cheese are just a few examples of the delicious food available in the street stands.
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The issues related to academics, examinations, basic amenities, value added programs etc., are discussed, deliberated and decided. The grievances brought forward by the students are taken into consideration and are redressed as quickly as possible.
The management on regular basis meets the students in classroom environment with respect to methodology of the subject teaching and in hostel about the facilities and issues with respect to ragging etc.
To ensure that quality education is imparted to the students a unit wise feedback is collected from every student for a period of 15 days.
At St. Mary's it is our policy to involve parents in the academic events. In this regard, telephone calls are made to parents every week, keeping them abreast with the performance for their wards about attendance, score in tests and conduct etc.
In addition, to the above methods the management also meets the students during normal campus life to have a constant check on the same.
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SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE
UNITED STATES SENATE
REPORT ON THE U.S. INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY'S
PREWAR INTELLIGENCE ASSESSMENTS ON IRAQ
OVERALL CONCLUSIONS - WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION
(U) Conclusion 1. Most of the major key judgments in the Intelligence Community's October 2002 National Intelligence Estimate (NIE), Iraq's Continuing Programs for Weapons of Mass Destruction, either overstated, or were not supported by, the underlying intelligence reporting. A series of failures, particularly in analytic trade craft, led to the mischaracterization of the intelligence.
(U) The major key judgments in the NIE, particularly that Iraq "is reconstituting its nuclear program," "has chemical and biological weapons," was developing an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) "probably intended to deliver biological warfare agents," and that "all key aspects - research & development (R&D), production, and weaponization - of Iraq's offensive biological weapons (BW) program are active and that most elements are larger and more advanced than they were before the Gulf War," either overstated, or were not supported by, the underlying intelligence reporting provided to the Committee. The assessments regarding Iraq's continued development of prohibited ballistic missiles were reasonable and did accurately describe the underlying intelligence.
(U) The assessment that Iraq "is reconstituting its nuclear program" was not supported by the intelligence provided to the Committee. The intelligence reporting did show that Iraq was procuring dual use equipment that had potential nuclear applications, but all of the equipment had conventional military or industrial applications. In addition, none of the intelligence reporting indicated that the equipment was being procured for suspect nuclear facilities. Intelligence reporting also showed that former Iraqi nuclear scientists continued to work at former nuclear facilities and organizations, but the reporting did not show that this cadre of nuclear personnel had recently been regrouped or enhanced as stated in the NIE, nor did it suggest that they were engaged in work related to a nuclear weapons program.
(U) The statement in the key judgments of the NIE that "Baghdad has chemical and biological weapons" overstated both what was known and what intelligence analysts judged about Iraq's chemical and biological weapons holdings. The intelligence reporting did support the conclusion that chemical and biological weapons were within Iraq's technological capability, that Iraq was trying to procure dual use materials that could have been used to produce these weapons, and that uncertainties existed about whether Iraq had fully destroyed its pre Gulf War stocks of weapons and precursors. Iraq's efforts to deceive and evade United Nations weapons inspectors and its inability or unwillingness to fully account for pre Gulf War chemical and biological weapons and precursors could have led analysts to the reasonable conclusion that Iraq may have retained those materials, but intelligence analysts did not have enough information to state with certainty that Iraq "has" these weapons.
( ) Similarly, the assessment that "all key aspects - R&D, production, and weaponization - of Iraq's offensive BW program are active and that most elements are larger and more advanced than they were before the Gulf War" was not supported by the underlying intelligence provided to the Committee. Intelligence showed that Iraq was renovating or expanding facilities that had been associated with Iraq's past BW program and was engaged in research that had BW applications, but few reports suggested specifically that the activity was related to BW. Intelligence reports did indicate that Iraq may have had a mobile biological weapons program, but most of the reporting was from a single human intelligence (HUMINT) source to whom the Intelligence Community (IC) never had direct access. It was reasonable for intelligence analysts to be concerned about the potential weapons applications of Iraq's dual use activities and capabilities. The intelligence reporting did not substantiate an assessment that all aspects of Iraq's BW program "are" larger and more advanced than before the Gulf War, however.
( ) The key judgment in the NIE that Iraq was developing a UAV "probably intended to deliver biological warfare agents" also overstated what the intelligence reporting indicated about the mission of Iraq's small UAVs. Numerous intelligence reports confirmed that was developing a small UAV program SENTENCE DELETED , but none of the reports provided to the Committee said that Iraq intended to use the small UAVs to deliver chemical or biological weapons. The Air Force footnote, which stated that biological weapons delivery was a possible mission for the small UAVs, though other missions were more likely, more accurately reflected the body of intelligence reporting.
(U) The failure of the IC to accurately analyze and describe the intelligence in the NIE was the result of a combination of systemic weaknesses, primarily in analytic trade craft, compounded by a lack of information sharing, poor management, and inadequate intelligence collection. Many of these weaknesses, which are described in detail below, have not yet been fully addressed, despite having been identified previously by other inquiry panels, including the Joint Inquiry into Intelligence Community Activities Before and After the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2002 (2002), The Intelligence Community's Performance on the Indian Nuclear Tests (The Jeremiah Report, 1998), and the Report of the Commission to Assess the Ballistic Missile Threat to the United States (The Rumsfeld Commission, 1998). The Committee found no evidence that the IC's mischaracterization or exaggeration of the intelligence on Iraq's weapons of mass destruction (WMD) capabilities was the result of political pressure.
(U) Conclusion 2. The Intelligence Community did not accurately or adequately explain to policymakers the uncertainties behind the judgments in the October 2002 National Intelligence Estimate.
(U) One of the key failures in analytic trade craft of the National Intelligence Estimate (NIE) was the failure of the Intelligence Community (IC) to explain the details of the reporting and the uncertainties of both the reliability of some key sources and of intelligence judgments. Intelligence analysts are not only charged with interpreting and assessing the intelligence reporting, but with clearly conveying to policymakers the difference between what intelligence analysts know, what they don't know, what they think, and to make sure that policymakers understand the difference. This articulation of the IC's responsibility to policymakers is widely attributed to Colin Powell when he was serving as the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, but the effective communication of judgments has been accepted as a primary analytic function for decades. For example, in 1964, Sherman Kent, considered the founder of intelligence analysis as a profession, wrote about the importance of using appropriate words of estimative probability to "set forth the community's findings in such a way as to make clear to the reader what is certain knowledge and what is reasoned judgment, and within this large realm of judgment what varying degrees of certitude lie behind each key statement."1
(U) At the time the IC drafted and coordinated the NIE on Iraq's weapons of mass destruction (WMD) programs in September 2002, most of what intelligence analysts actually "knew" about Iraq's weapons programs pre dated the 1991 Gulf War, leaving them with very little direct knowledge about the current state of those programs. Analysts knew that Iraq had active nuclear, chemical, biological, and delivery programs before 1991, and had previously lied to, and was still not forthcoming with, UN weapons inspectors about those programs. The analysts also knew that the United Nations was not satisfied with Iraq's efforts to account for its destruction of all of its pre Gulf War weapons, precursors, and equipment. Additionally, the analysts knew that Iraq was trying to import dual use materials and equipment and had rebuilt or was continuing to use facilities that had been associated with Iraq's pre Gulf War weapons programs, and knew that WMD were likely within Iraq's technological capabilities.
(U) The IC did not know whether Iraq had retained its pre Gulf War weapons, whether Iraq was intending to use those dual use materials and facilities for weapons or for legitimate purposes, or even if Iraq's attempts to obtain many of the dual use goods it had been trying to procure were successful. The IC thought that Iraq had retained its pre Gulf War weapons and that Iraq was using dual use materials and facilities to manufacture weapons. While this was a reasonable assessment, considering Iraq's past behavior, statements in the 2002 NIE that Iraq "has chemical and biological weapons," "Iraq has maintained its chemical weapons effort," and "is reconstituting its nuclear weapons program," did not accurately portray the uncertainty of the information. The NIE failed in that it portrayed what intelligence analysts thought and assessed as what they knew and failed to explain the large gaps in the information on which the assessments were based.
( ) In the cases in the NIE where the IC did express uncertainty about its assessments concerning Iraq's WMD capabilities, those explanations suggested, in some cases, that Iraq's capabilities were even greater than the NIE judged. For example, the key judgments of the NIE said "we judge that we are seeing only a portion of Iraq's WMD efforts, owing to Baghdad's vigorous denial and deception efforts. Revelations after the Gulf War starkl demonstrate the extensive efforts undertaken b Ir to deny information. SENTENCE DELETED " While this did explain that key information on Iraq's programs was lacking, it suggested that Iraq's weapons pro rams were probably bigger and more advanced than the IC had judged and did not explain that SENTENCE DELETED analysts did not have enough information to determine whether Iraq was hiding activity or whether Iraq's weapons programs may have been dormant.
(U) Accurately and clearly describing the gaps in intelligence knowledge is not only important for policymakers to fully understand the basis for and gaps in analytic assessments, but is essential for policymakers in both the executive and legislative branches to make informed decisions about how and where to allocate Intelligence Community resources to fill those gaps.
(U) Conclusion 3. The Intelligence Community (IC) suffered from a collective presumption that Iraq had an active and growing weapons of mass destruction (WMD) program. This "group think" dynamic led Intelligence Community analysts, collectors and managers to both interpret ambiguous evidence as conclusively indicative of a WMD program as well as ignore or minimize evidence that Iraq did not have active and expanding weapons of mass destruction programs. This presumption was so strong that formalized IC mechanisms established to challenge assumptions and group think were not utilized.
(U) The Intelligence Community (IC) has long struggled with the need for analysts to overcome analytic biases, that is, to resist the tendency to see what they would expect to see in the intelligence reporting. In the case of Iraq's weapons of mass destruction (WMD) capabilities, the Committee found that intelligence analysts, in many cases, based their analysis more on their expectations than on an objective evaluation of the information in the intelligence reporting. Analysts expected to see evidence that Iraq had retained prohibited weapons and that Iraq would resume prohibited WMD activities once United Nations' (UN) inspections ended. This bias that pervaded both the IC's analytic and collection communities represents "group think," a term coined by psychologist Irving Janis in the 1970's to describe a process in which a group can make bad or irrational decisions as each member of the group attempts to conform their opinions to what they believe to be the consensus of the group. IC personnel involved in the Iraq WMD issue demonstrated several aspects of group think: examining few alternatives, selective gathering of information, pressure to conform within the group or withhold criticism, and collective rationalization.
(U) The roots of the IC's bias stretch back to Iraq's pre 1991 efforts to build WMD and its efforts to hide those programs. The fact that Iraq had repeatedly lied about its pre 1991 WMD programs, its continued deceptive behavior, and its failure to fully cooperate with UN inspectors left the IC with a predisposition to believe the Iraqis were continuing to lie about their WMD efforts. This was compounded by the fact that Iraq's pre 1991 progress on its nuclear weapons program had surprised the IC. The role this knowledge played in analysts' thinking is evident in the 2002 National Intelligence Estimate's (NIE) introduction which said, "revelations after the Gulf War starkly demonstrate the extensive efforts undertaken by Iraq to deny information. The revelations also underscore the extent to which limited information fostered underestimates by the Intelligence Community of Saddam's capabilities at that time." This bias was likely further reinforced by the IC's failure to detect the September 11 V' terrorist plot and the criticism that the Community had not done all it could to "connect the dots."
(U) The IC had long assessed that Iraq maintained its ambitions to obtain WMD, and would seek to resume full WMD efforts once UN sanctions and inspections ended. Accordingly, after UN inspectors left Iraq in 1998, IC analysts began to look for evidence that Iraq was expanding WMD programs. Analysts interpreted ambiguous data as indicative of the active and expanded WMD effort they expected to see. The presumption that Iraq would take advantage of the departure of inspectors to restart its WMD efforts essentially became a hypothesis in search of evidence.
The IC's bias was compounded by the fact that prior to 1998, the IC had become heavily dependent on UN information on the state of Iraq's WMD programs. When the IC lost this important information, analysts were forced to rely on less reliable and less detailed sources. For example, DELETED reporting during UN inspections often described the SENTENCE DELETED . These reports provided IC analysts with much of the insight SENTENCE DELETED . Intelligence reporting after inspectors departed relied on less direct sources of information such as satellite imagery of activity at suspect facilities, fragmentary and ambiguous reports of Iraqi dual use procurement efforts, and reporting of suspicious or prohibited activity from human sources who were no longer in the country. These indirect sources left the IC with few ways to determine the exact nature of suspicious Iraqi activity. The expectation, however, that Iraq would take advantage of the departure of inspectors to resume and expand its WMD programs led analysts to downplay or ignore the increased uncertainty that came with these less detailed and less reliable sources.
( ) The Committee found that the IC had a tendency to accept information which supported the presumption that Iraq had active and expanded WMD programs more readily than information which contradicted it. This was evident in analysts' assessments of Iraq's attempts to procure dual use materials and activities at dual use facilities. Dual use materials and facilities are those which could be used in a WMD program, but which also have conventional military or legitimate civilian applications. The IC properly noted the potential threat embodied in these dual use capabilities, should they be turned toward WMD purposes, and did an effective job of analyzing DELETED Iraq's attempts to purchase dual use equipment and materials to show how they could advance Iraq's WMD capability. But, the IC fell short by accepting most reporting of dual use material imports or capabilities as intended for WMD programs. Information that contradicted the IC's presumption that Iraq had WMD programs, such as indications in the intelligence reporting that the dual use materials were intended for conventional or civilian programs, was often ignored. The IC's bias that Iraq had active WMD programs led analysts to presume, in the absence of evidence, that if Iraq could do something to advance its WMD capabilities, it would.
( ) Another example of the IC's tendency to reject information that contradicted the presumption that Iraq had active and expanded WMD programs was the return of UN inspectors to Iraq in November 2002. SENTENCE DELETED When these inspections did not tind evidence of active Iraqi WMD programs and, in fact, even refuted some aspects of the IC's nuclear and biological assessments, man anal sts did regard this information as significant. For example, the 2002 NIE cited SENTENCE DELETED Iraq's Amiriyah Serum and Vaccine institute as reasons the IC believed the facility was a "fixed dual use BW agent production" facility. When UN inspectors visited Amirivah after their return to Iraq in November 2002, however, they did not find any evidence of BW work at the facility, SENTENCE DELETED . Analysts discounted the UN's findings as the result of the inspectors relative inexperience in the face of Iraqi denial and deception. Similarly, when International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors returned to Iraq in late 2002, one of their key lines of work was to investigate Iraq's claims that aluminum tubes it was trying to procure were intended for artillery rockets. The IAEA found that Iraq's claims that the aluminum tubes were intended for artillery rockets was completely consistent with the evidence on the ground in Iraq. The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) responded to the IAEA's analysis by producing intelligence reports which rejected the IAEA's conclusions. Without giving many details of the IAEA's findings, CIA's analysis suggested that the IAEA was being fooled by Iraq, and reiterated CIA's assessment that the tubes were to be used in uranium centrifuges.
(U) Intelligence analysts' presumption that all dual use activity was intended for WMD programs recurs throughout the 2002 NIE. Analysts believed that the fact that Iraq often attempted to obtain dual use materials surreptitiously, through front companies and other illicit means in violation of UN sanctions, indicated that Iraq intended to use those materials for WMD. Analysts argued that Iraq would have no reason to hide itself as the end user of these materials if they were intended for legitimate purposes. However, analysts ignored the fact that Iraq typically used front companies and evaded UN sanctions for imports of purely legitimate goods. Analysts who monitored Iraq's compliance with the Oil for Food Program noted several reasons that Iraq wanted to avoid legitimate channels for imports including 1) the UN often denied materials needed for legitimate purposes because the materials had WMD applications, 2) using the UN's bureaucratic process was more cumbersome and time consuming than using illicit channels, and 3) transactions using front companies were less transparent, making corruption and profit taking easier for Iraqi managers and officials.
(U) Likewise, analysts were predisposed to identify as suspect any activity by scientists and officials involved in Iraq's pre 1991 WMD programs. While the IC should not have ignored the activity of these people, IC analysts failed to fully consider the possibility that Iraq, having spent significant national resources developing their capabilities, might have been seeking nonWMD purposes to fully employ the idle expertise left over from closed WMD programs.
( ) The presumption that Iraq had active WMD programs affected intelligence collectors as well. None of the guidance given to human intelligence collectors suggested that collection be focused on determining whether Iraq had WMD. Instead, the requirements assumed that Iraq had WMD, and focused on uncovering those activities and collecting against the extent of Iraq's WMD production and the locations of hidden stocks of weapons. A former manager in the CIA's Iraq WMD Task Force also told Committee staff that, in retrospect, he believes that the CIA tended to discount human intelligence (HUMINT) sources that denied the existence of Iraqi WMD programs as just repeating the Iraqi party line. In fact, numerous interviews with intelligence analysts and documents provided to the Committee indicate that analysts and collectors assumed that sources who denied the existence or continuation of WMD programs and stocks were either lying or not knowledgeable about Iraq's programs, while those sources who reported ongoing WMD activities were seen as having provided valuable information.
( ) The presumption that Iraq had active WMD programs was so strong that formalized IC mechanisms established to challenge assumptions and "group think," such as "red teams," "devil's advocacy," and other types of alternative or competitive analysis, were not utilized. The Committee found no evidence that IC analysts, collectors, or managers made any effort to question the fundamental assumptions that Iraq had active and expanded WMD programs, nor did they give serious consideration to other possible explanations for Iraq's failure to satisfy its WMD accounting discrepancies, other than that it was hiding and preserving WMD. The fact that no one in the IC saw a need for such tools is indicative of the strength of the bias that Iraq had active and expanded WMD programs. The Committee does not regard the DELETED analysis on Iraq's aluminum tubes performed by CIA contractors as an attempt to challenge assumptions, but rather as an example of the collective rationalization that is indicative of "group think." The contractors were only provided with information by CIA, did not question agencies about their analysis, were not briefed by other agencies about their analysis, and performed their analysis of a complex intelligence issue in only one day.
(U) The IC's failure to find unambiguous intelligence reporting of Iraqi WMD activities should have encouraged analysts to question their presumption that Iraq had WMD. Instead, analysts rationalized the lack of evidence as the result of "vigorous" Iraqi denial and deception (D&D) efforts to hide the WMD programs that analysts were certain existed. The 2002 NIE's introduction stated that "we judge that we are only seeing a portion of Iraq's WMD efforts owing to Baghdad's vigorous D&D efforts." The intelligence provided to the Committee showed that Iraq was making efforts to hide some activity, but the reporting was not clear about what activity was being hidden or why it was being hidden. Although the IC lacked unambiguous reporting of either active WMD programs or a vigorous D&D effort to hide WMD programs, the assumptions that Iraq was engaged in both were tied together into a self reinforcing premise that explained away the lack of strong evidence of either.
(U) Conclusion 4. In a few significant instances, the analysis in the National Intelligence Estimate suffers from a "layering" effect whereby assessments were built based on previous judgments without carrying forward the uncertainties of the underlying judgments.
(U) The Committee defines "layering" as the process of building an intelligence assessment primarily using previous judgments without substantial new intelligence reporting. While this process is a legitimate and often useful analytic tool in making logical connections between intelligence reports and in understanding complex analytic problems, the process can lose its legitimacy when the cumulative uncertainties of the underlying assessments are not factored into or conveyed through the new assessments.
(U) In discussions with the Committee about his experience running the Iraq Survey Group, Dr. David Kay suggested that the IC's mind set before Operation Iraqi Freedom concerning Iraq's weapons of mass destruction (WMD) programs was a train that seemed "to always be going in the same direction." The IC drew on very few pieces of new evidence to reach large conclusions in which new pieces of evidence would accrete to the previous conclusion and pieces that did not fit tended to be thrown aside.
(U) One example of this layering effect occurred in the IC's analysis of Iraq's chemical weapons program. The NIE assessed that Iraq had renewed production of chemical weapons agents and stockpiled as much as 500 metric tons of chemical agent, much of it added in the last year. These assessments were largely based on another assessment, that Iraq may have been engaged in chemical weapons transshipment activity in the spring of 2002. This assessment was largely based on yet another assessment, that the presence of a specific tanker truck was a possible indicator that chemical or biological weapons related activities were occurring. The IC did not make it clear in its latter assessments that its judgments were based on layer upon layer of previous analytic judgments. This gave the reader of the 1VIE the impression that Iraq's chemical weapons program was advancing and growing, but did not convey that the assessment was based on very little direct or credible intelligence reporting.
( ) Similarly, the IC based its judgment that "all key aspects - research & development (R&D), production, and weaponization - of Iraq's offensive biological weapons (BW) program are active and that most elements are larger and more advanced than they were before the Gulf War" primarily on its assessment that Iraq had mobile biological production vans. While this assessment was based on direct intelligence that indicated Iraq had mobile biological production units, the reporting was largely from a single source to whom the Intelligence Community did not have direct access. The Committee believes that the IC's expectation that Iraq would move to mobile biological weapons production, focused their attention on reporting that supported that contention and led them to disregard information that contradicted it. This exemplifies Dr. Kay's concerns that the IC made large new conclusions based on only a few pieces of new evidence that were joined to previous conclusions and that pieces that did not fulfill its expectations tended to be thrown aside.
(U) These are just two, of many, examples of this layering effect the Committee found in the IC's analysis of Iraq's weapons of mass destruction programs. The Committee recognizes the importance of analysts' ability to perform this type of analytic extrapolation, particularly in trying to "connect the dots" of sometimes seemingly disparate pieces of intelligence. Incorporating and accurately explaining the cumulative underlying uncertainties inherent in that process is equally important, however.
(U) Conclusion 5. In each instance where the Committee found an analytic or collection failure, it resulted in part from a failure of Intelligence Community managers throughout their leadership chains to adequately supervise the work of their analysts and collectors. They did not encourage analysts to challenge their assumptions, fully consider alternative arguments, accurately characterize the intelligence reporting, or counsel analysts who lost their objectivity.
(U) This report describes a variety of serious analytical and collection failures in the Intelligence Community's (IC) work on Iraq's weapons of mass destruction programs. While not in any way diminishing the responsibility of the analysts and collectors that were directly involved, the Committee believes that blame for these failures can not be laid at their feet alone. In each instance, the analysts' and collectors' chains of command in their respective agencies, from immediate supervisors up to the National Intelligence Council and the Director of Central Intelligence, all share responsibility for not encouraging analysts to challenge their assumptions, fully consider alternative arguments or accurately characterize the intelligence reporting. They failed to adequately question and challenge analysts about their assessments, and, most importantly, to recognize when analysts had lost their objectivity and take corrective action. It seems likely that these failures of management and leadership resulted at least in part as a result of the fact that the Intelligence Community's chain of command shared with its analysts and collectors the same "group think" presumption that Iraq had active and expanded weapons of mass destruction programs.
(U) Conclusion 6. The Committee found significant short comings in almost every aspect of the Intelligence Community's human intelligence collection efforts against Iraq's weapons of mass destruction activities, in particular that the Community had no sources collecting against weapons of mass destruction in Iraq after 1998. Most, if not all, of these problems stem from a broken corporate culture and poor management, and will not be solved by additional funding and personnel.
(U) The Committee's review into the prewar intelligence concerning Iraq's weapons of mass destruction programs has entailed an unprecedented outside examination of a broad range of the Intelligence Community's (IC) human intelligence (HUMINT) operations. The Committee found significant short comings in almost every aspect of these operations.
( ) From 1991 to 1998, the IC relied too heavily on United Nations (UN) inspectors to collect information about Iraq's weapons of mass destruction programs and did not develop a sufficient unilateral HUMINT collection effort targeting Iraq to supplement UN collected information and to take its place upon the departure of the UN inspectors. While the UN inspection process provided a valuable source of information, the IC should have used the time when inspectors were in Iraq to plan for the possibility that inspectors would leave and to develop sources who could continue to report after inspectors left.
( ) Because the United States lacked an official presence inside Iraq, the Intelligence Community depended too heavily on defectors and foreign government services to obtain HUMINT information on Iraq's weapons of mass destruction activities. While these sources had the potential to provide some valuable information, they had a limited ability to provide the kind of detailed intelligence about current Iraqi weapons of mass destruction efforts sought by U.S. policymakers. Moreover, because the Intelligence Community did not have direct access to many of these sources, their credibility was difficult to assess and was often left to the foreign government services to judge. Intelligence Community HUMINT efforts against a closed society like Iraq prior to Operation Iraqi Freedom were hobbled by the Intelligence Community's dependence on having an official U.S. presence in country to mount clandestine HUMINT collection efforts.
(U) When UN inspectors departed Iraq, the placement of HUMINT agents and the development of unilateral sources inside Iraq were not top priorities for the Intelligence Community. The Intelligence Community did not have a single HUMINT source collecting against Iraq's weapons of mass destruction programs in Iraq after 1998. The Intelligence Community appears to have decided that the difficulty and risks inherent in developing sources or inserting operations officers into Iraq outweighed the potential benefits. The Committee found no evidence that a lack of resources significantly prevented the Intelligence Community from developing sources or inserting operations officers into Iran.
( ) SENTENCE DELETED . When Committee staff asked why the CIA had not considered placing a CIA officer in Iraq years before Operation Iraqi Freedom to investigate Iraq's weapons of mass destruction programs, a CIA officer said, "because it's ve hard to sustain . . . it takes a rare officer who can go in . . . and survive scrutiny DELETED for along time." The Committee agrees that such operations are difficult and dangerous, but they should be within the norm of the CIA's activities and capabilities. Senior CIA officials have repeatedly told the Committee that a significant increase in funding and personnel will be required to enable to the CIA to penetrate difficult HUMINT targets similar to prewar Iraq. The Committee believes, however, that if an officer willing and able to take such an assignment really is "rare" at the CIA, the problem is less a question of resources than a need for dramatic changes in a risk averse corporate culture.
(U) Problems with the Intelligence Community's HUMINT efforts were also evident in the Intelligence Community's handling of Iraq's alleged efforts to acquire uranium from Niger. The Committee does not fault the CIA for exploiting the access enjoyed by the spouse of a CIA employee traveling to Niger. The Committee believes, however, that it is unfortunate, considering the significant resources available to the CIA, that this was the only option available. Given the nature of rapidly evolving global threats such as terrorism and the proliferation of weapons and weapons technology, the Intelligence Community must develop means to quickly respond to fleeting collection opportunities outside the Community's established operating areas. The Committee also found other problems with the Intelligence Community's follow up on the Iraq Niger uranium issue, including a half hearted investigation of the reported storage of uranium in a warehouse in Benin, and a failure, to this day, to call a telephone number, provided by the Navy, of an individual who claimed to have information about Iraq's alleged efforts to acquire uranium from Niger.
( ) The Committee also found that the Defense HUMINT Service (DHS) demonstrated serious lapses in its handling of the HUMINT source code named CURVE BALL, who was the principle source behind the Intelligence Community's assessments that Iraq had a mobile biological weapons program. The DHS had rimary responsibility for handling the Intelligence Community's interaction with the DELETED debriefers that were handling CURVE BALL, but the DHS officers that were involved in CURVE BALL's case limited themselves to a largely administrative role, translatin and assin along reports SENTENCE DELETED analysts do not have the benefit of the regular interaction with sources or, in this case, CURVE BALL's debriefers, that could have allowed them to make judgments about the reliability of source reporting.
(U) Another significant problem found by the Committee is the fact that the CIA continues to excessively compartment sensitive HUMINT reporting and fails to share important information about HUMINT reporting and sources with Intelligence Community analysts who have a need to know. In the years before Operation Iraqi Freedom, the CIA protected its Iraq weapons of mass destruction sources so well that some of the information they provided was kept from the majority of analysts with a legitimate need to know. The biological weapons and delivery sections of this report discuss at length the CIA's failure to share important information about source reporting on Iraq's alleged mobile biological weapons program and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) program that left analysts and policymakers with an incomplete and, at times, misleading picture of these issues.
(U) The process by which the Intelligence Community calculates the benefits and risks of sharing sensitive human intelligence is skewed too heavily toward withholding information. This issue has been raised repeatedly with the Intelligence Community, particularly after the lack of information sharing was found to have played a key role in the intelligence failures of 9/11. The Committee believes that the Intelligence Community must reconsider whether the risks of expanding access to cleared analysts are truly greater than the risks of keeping information so tightly compartmented that the analysts who need it to make informed judgments are kept in the dark.
(U) Conclusion 7. The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), in several significant instances, abused its unique position in the Intelligence Community, particularly in terms of information sharing, to the detriment of the Intelligence Community's prewar analysis concerning Iraq's weapons of mass destruction programs.
(U) The Intelligence Community is not a level playing field when it comes to the competition of ideas in intelligence analysis. The Director of Central Intelligence's (DCI's) responsibility, established by the National Security Act of 1947, to coordinate the nation's intelligence activities and correlate, evaluate, and disseminate intelligence that affects national security, provides the CIA with a unique position in the Intelligence Community. The fact that the DCI is the head of the CIA and head of the Intelligence Community, the principal intelligence advisor to the President, and is responsible for protecting intelligence sources and methods, provides the CIA with unique access to policymakers and unique control of intelligence reporting. This arrangement was intended to coordinate the disparate elements of the Intelligence Community in order to provide the most accurate and objective analysis to policymakers. The Committee found that in practice, however, in the case of the Intelligence Community's analysis of Iraq's weapons of mass destruction programs, this arrangement actually undermined the provision of accurate and objective analysis by hampering intelligence sharing and allowing CIA analysts to control the presentation of information to policymakers, and exclude analysis from other agencies.
(U) The Committee found in a number of cases that significant reportable intelligence was sequestered in CIA Directorate of Operations (DO) cables, distribution of sensitive intelligence reports was excessively restricted, and CIA analysts were often provided with "sensitive" information that was not made available to analysts who worked the same issues at other all source analysis agencies. These restrictions, in several cases, kept information from analysts that was essential to their ability to make fully informed judgments. Analysts cannot be expected to formulate and present their best analysis to policymakers while having only partial knowledge of an issue.
( ) For example, important information concerning the reliability of two of the main sources on Iraq's alleged mobile biological weapons program was not available to most Iraq biological weapons analysts outside the CIA. Some analysts at other agencies were aware of some of the credibility concerns about the sources, but the CIA's DO did not disseminate cables throughout the Intelligence Community that would have provided this information to all Iraq biological weapons analysts. SENTENCE DELETED
( ) The CIA also failed to share important information about Iraq's UAV software procurement efforts with other intelli ence analysts. The CIA did share sensitive information that indicated Iraq DELETED was trying to obtain mapping software that could only be used for mapping in the U.S. This suggested to many analysts that Iraq may have been intending to use the software to target the U.S. The CIA failed to pass on additional information, until well after the coordination and publication of the National Intelligence Estimate (NIE), SENTENCE DELETED . This information was essential for analysts to make fully informed judgments about Iraq's intentions to target the U.S.
(U) In some cases CIA analysts were not open to fully considering information and opinions from other intelligence analysts or creating a level playing field in which outside analysts fully participated in meetings or analytic efforts. This problem was particularly evident in the case of the CIA's analysis of Iraq's procurement of aluminum tubes during which the Committee believes the agency lost objectivity and in several cases took action that improperly excluded useful expertise from the intelligence debate. For example, the CIA performed testing of the tubes without inviting experts from the Department of Energy (DOE) to participate. A CIA analyst told Committee staff that the DOE was not invited "because we funded it. It was our testing. We were trying to prove some things that we wanted to prove with the testing. It wasn't a joint effort." The Committee believes that such an effort should never have been intended to prove what the CIA wanted to prove, but should have been a Community effort to get to the truth about Iraq's intended use for the tubes. By excluding DOE analysts, the Intelligence Community's nuclear experts, the CIA was not able to take advantage of their potentially valuable analytic insights. In another instance, an independent Department of Defense (DOD) rocket expert told the Committee that he did not think the CIA analysts came to him for an objective opinion, but were trying "to encourage us to come up with [the] answer" that the tubes were not intended to be used for a rocket program.
(U) The Committee also found that while the DCI was supposed to function as both the head of the CIA and the head of the Intelligence Community, in many instances he only acted as head of the CIA. For example, the DCI told the Committee that he was not aware that there were dissenting opinions within the Intelligence Community on whether Iraq intended use the aluminum tubes for a nuclear program until the NIE was drafted in September 2002, despite the fact that intelligence agencies had been fervently debating the issue since the spring of 2001. While the DCI, as the President's principal intelligence advisor, should provide policymakers, in particular the President, with the best analysis available from throughout the Intelligence Community, the DCI told Committee staff that he does not even expect to learn of dissenting opinions "until the issue gets joined" through interagency coordination of an NIE. This means that contentious debate about significant national security issues can go on at the analytic level for months, or years, without the DCI or senior policymakers being informed of any opinions other than those of CIA analysts. In addition, the Presidential Daily Briefs (PDBs) are prepared by CIA analysts and are presented by CIA briefers who may or may not include an explanation of alternative views from other intelligence agencies. Other Intelligence Community agencies essentially must rely on the analysts who disagree with their positions to accurately convey their analysis to the nation's most senior policymakers.
(U) These factors worked together to allow CIA analysts and officials to provide the agency's intelligence analysis to senior policymakers without having to explain dissenting views or defend their analysis from potential challenges from other Intelligence Community agencies. The Committee believes that policymakers at all levels of government and in both the executive and legislative branches would benefit from understanding the full range of analytic opinions directly from the agencies who hold those views, or from truly impartial representatives of the entire Intelligence Community.
OVERALL CONCLUSIONS - TERRORISM
(U) Conclusion 8. Intelligence Community analysts lack a consistent post September 11 approach to analyzing and reporting on terrorist threats.
(U) Though analysts have been wrong on major issues in the past, no previous intelligence failure has been so costly as the September 11 attacks. As the Deputy Director of Intelligence (DDI) explained during an interview with Committee staff, terrorist threat analysts now use a different type of trade craft than generally employed by political, leadership or regional analysts. Threat analysts are encouraged to "push the envelope" and look at various possible threat scenarios that can be drawn from limited and often fragmentary information. As a result, analysts can no longer dismiss a threat as incredible because they cannot corroborate it. They cannot dismiss what may appear to be the rantings of a walk in until additional vetting shows those stories to be fabricated.
(U) To compensate for the fragmentary nature of the reporting on Iraq's potential links to al-Qaida, Intelligence Community (IC) analysts included as much detail as they could about the nature of the sources and went to great lengths to describe their analytic approach to the problem. For example, where information was limited to a single or untested source or to a foreign government service, a source description was provided. As discussed in more detail in the body of this report, a "Scope Note" was incorporated in each product to describe the analytic approach the drafters had taken to address the issue. In Iraq and al-Qaida: Interpreting a Murky Relationship, the Scope Note explained that the authors had purposefully taken an aggressive approach to interpreting the available data. In both the September 2002 and January 2003 versions of Iraqi Support for Terrorism, the Scope Note did not describe an analytic approach, but rather it highlighted the gaps in information and described the analysts' understanding of the Iraq al-Qaida relationship as "evolving."
(U) Though the Committee understands the need for different analytical approaches and expressions of competing viewpoints, the IC should have considered that their readership would not necessarily understand the nuance between the first "purposely aggressive" approach and a return, in Iraqi Support for Terrorism, to a more traditional analysis of the reporting concerning Iraq's links to al-Qaida. A consistent approach in both assessments which carefully explained the intelligence reports and then provided a spectrum of possible conclusions would have been more useful and would have assisted policymakers in their public characterizations of the inteltligence.
(U) Conclusion 9. Source protection policies within the Intelligence Community direct or encourage reports officers to exclude relevant detail about the nature of their sources. As a result, analysts community wide are unable to make fully informed judgments about the information they receive, relying instead on nonspecific source lines to reach their assessments. Moreover, relevant operational data is nearly always withheld from analysts, putting them at a further analytical disadvantage.
(U) A significant portion of the intelligence reporting that was used to evaluate whether Iraq's interactions with al-Qaida operatives constituted a relationship was stripped of details prior to being made available to analysts community wide. Source information and operational detail was provided only to Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) analysts. This lack of information sharing limited the level of discussion and debate that should have taken place across the Community on this critical issue. While in the case of Iraq's links to terrorism, the final analysis has proven, thus far, to have been accurate and not affected by a lack of relevant source or operational detail, we cannot rely on this system in the future. Until changes are made concerning how and when source information is made available to analysts, we run the risk of missing critical data that might provide early warning.
(U) The absence of source and operational detail affects not only analysts, but policymakers as well. The Committee found that policymakers took an active role by personally examining individual intelligence reports for themselves. If this trend continues, it is even more important that such relevant detail be provided.
( ) Conclusion 10. The Intelligence Community relies too heavily on foreign government services and third party reporting, thereby increasing the potential for manipulation of U.S. policy by foreign interests.
( ) Due to the lack of unilateral sources on Iraq's links to terrorist groups like al-Qaida DELETED, the Intelligence Community (IC) relied too heavily on foreign government service reporting and sources to whom it did not have direct access to determine the relationship between Iraq and DELETED terrorist groups. While much of this reporting was credible, the IC left itself open to possible manipulation by foreign governments and other parties interested in influencing U.S. policy. The Intelligence Community's collectors must develop and recruit unilateral sources with direct access to terrorist groups to confirm, complement or confront foreign government service reporting on these critical targets.
(U) Conclusion 11. Several of the allegations of pressure on Intelligence Community (IC) analysts involved repeated questioning. The Committee believes that IC analysts should expect difficult and repeated questions regarding threat information. Just as the post 9/11 environment lowered the Intelligence Community's reporting threshold, it has also affected the intensity with which policymakers will review and question threat information.
(U) A number of the individuals interviewed by the Committee in conducting its review stated that Administration officials questioned analysts repeatedly on the potential for cooperation between Saddam Hussein's regime and al-Qaida. Though these allegations appeared repeatedly in the press and in other public reporting on the lead up to the war, no analyst questioned by the Committee stated that the questions were unreasonable, or that they were encouraged by the questioning to alter their conclusions regarding Iraq's links to al-Qaida.
(U) In some cases, those interviewed stated that the questions had forced them to go back and review the intelligence reporting, and that during this exercise they came across information they had overlooked in initial readings. The Committee found that this process - the policymakers probing questions - actually improved the Central Intelligence Agency's (CIA) products. The review revealed that the CIA analysts who prepared Iraqi Support for Terrorism made careful, measured assessments which did not overstate or mischaracterize the intelligence reporting upon which it was based.
(U) The Committee also found that CIA analysts are trained to expect questions from policymakers, and to tailor their analysis into a product that is useful to them. In an Occasional Paper on improving CIA analytic performance, written by a Research Fellow at the Sherman Kent Center, the fellow states:
If the mission of intelligence analysis is to inform policymaking - to help the U.S. government anticipate threats and seize opportunities - then customization of analysis is the essence of the professional practice, not a defilement of it (i.e., politicization). In effect there is no such thing as an unprofessional policymaker question for intelligence to address so long as the answer reflects professional analytic trade craft (e.g., tough minded weighing of evidence and open minded consideration of alternatives). (Emphasis added)
(U) The same Research Fellow commented on strategic warning stating, "Key to the warning challenge is that the substantive uncertainty surrounding threats to U.S. interests requires analysts, and policymakers, to make judgments that are inherently vulnerable to error." This vulnerability has never been so apparent as in the failure to detect and deter the attacks on September 11, 2001. While analysts cannot dismiss a threat because at first glance it seems unreasonable or it cannot be corroborated by other credible reporting, policymakers have the ultimate responsibility for making decisions based on this same fragmentary, inconclusive reporting. If policymakers did not respond to analysts' caveated judgments with pointed, probing questions, and did not require them to produce the most complete assessments possible, they would not be doing their jobs.
(U) Conclusion 12. Until October 2002 when the Intelligence Community obtained the forged foreign language documents2 on the Iraq Niger uranium deal, it was reasonable for analysts to assess that Iraq may have been seeking uranium from Africa based on Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) reporting and other available intelligence.
(U) Conclusion 13. The report on the former ambassador's trip to Niger, disseminated in March 2002, did not change any analysts' assessments of the Iraq Niger uranium deal. For most analysts, the information in the report lent more credibility to the original Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) reports on the uranium deal, but State Department Bureau of Intelligence and Research (INR) analysts believed that the report supported their assessment that Niger was unlikely to be willing or able to sell uranium to Iraq.
(U) Conclusion 14. The Central Intelligence Agency should have told the Vice President and other senior policymakers that it had sent someone to Niger to look into the alleged Iraq Niger uranium deal and should have briefed the Vice President on the former ambassador's findings.
(U) Conclusion 15. The Central Intelligence Agency's (CIA) Directorate of Operations should have taken precautions not to discuss the credibility of reporting with a potential source when it arranged a meeting with the former ambassador and Intelligence Community analysts.
(U) Conclusion 16. The language in the October 2002 National Intelligence Estimate that "Iraq also began vigorously trying to procure uranium ore and yellowcake" overstated what the Intelligence Community knew about Iraq's possible procurement attempts.
(U) Conclusion 17. The State Department's Bureau of Intelligence and Research (INR) dissent on the uranium reporting was accidentally included in the aluminum tube section of the National Intelligence Estimate (NIE), due in part to the speed with which the NIE was drafted and coordinated.
(U) Conclusion 18. When documents regarding the Iraq Niger uranium reporting became available to the Intelligence Community in October 2002, Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) analysts and operations officers should have made an effort to obtain copies. As a result of not obtaining the documents, CIA Iraq nuclear analysts continued to report on Iraqi efforts to procure uranium from Africa and continued to approve the use of such language in Administration publications and speeches.
(U) Conclusion 19. Even after obtaining the forged documents and being alerted by a State Department Bureau of Intelligence and Research (INR) analyst about problems with them, analysts at both the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) did not examine them carefully enough to see the obvious problems with the documents. Both agencies continued to publish assessments that Iraq may have been seeking uranium from Africa. In addition, CIA continued to approve the use of similar language in Administration publications and speeches, including the State of the Union.
(U) Conclusion 20. The Central Intelligence Agency's (CIA) comments and assessments about the Iraq Niger uranium reporting were inconsistent and, at times contradictory. These inconsistencies were based in part on a misunderstanding of a CIA Weapons Intelligence, Nonproliferation, and Arms Control Center (WINPAC) Iraq analyst's assessment of the reporting. The CIA should have had a mechanism in place to ensure that agency assessments and information passed to policymakers were consistent.
(U) Conclusion 21. When coordinating the State of the Union, no Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) analysts or officials told the National Security Council (NSC) to remove the 1116 words" or that there were concerns about the credibility of the Iraq Niger uranium reporting. A CIA official's original testimony to the Committee that he told an NSC official to remove the words "Niger" and "500 tons" from the speech, is incorrect.
(U) Conclusion 22. The Director of Central Intelligence (DCI) should have taken the time to read the State of the Union speech and fact check it himself. Had he done so, he would have been able to alert the National Security Council (NSC) if he still had concerns about the use of the Iraq Niger uranium reporting in a Presidential speech.
(U) Conclusion 23. The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Defense Humint Service (DHS), or the Navy should have followed up with a West African businessman, mentioned in a Navy report, who indicated he was willing to provide information about an alleged uranium transaction between Niger and Iraq in November 2002.
( ) Conclusion 24. In responding to a letter from Senator Carl Levin on behalf of the Intelligence Communit in February 2003, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) should not have said that "DELETED of reporting suggest Iraq had attempted to acquire uranium from Niger," without indicating that State Department's Bureau of Intelligence and Research (INR) believed the reporting was based on forged documents, or that the CIA was reviewing the Niger reporting.
(U) Conclusion 25. The Niger reporting was never in any of the drafts of Secretary Powell's United Nations (UN) speech and the Committee has not uncovered any information that showed anyone tried to insert the information into the speech.
(U) Conclusion 26. To date, the Intelligence Community has not published an assessment to clarify or correct its position on whether or not Iraq was trying to purchase uranium from Africa as stated in the National Intelligence Estimate (NIE). Likewise, neither the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) nor the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), which both published assessments on possible Iraqi efforts to acquire uranium, have ever published assessments outside of their agencies which correct their previous positions.
(U) Conclusion 27. After reviewing all of the intelligence provided by the Intelligence Community and additional information requested by the Committee, the Committee believes that the judgment in the National Intelligence Estimate (NIE), that Iraq was reconstituting its nuclear program, was not supported by the intelligence. The Committee agrees with the State Department's Bureau of Intelligence and Research (INR) alternative view that the available intelligence "does not add up to a compelling case for reconstitution."
(U) Conclusion 28. The assessments in the National Intelligence Estimate (NIE) regarding the timing of when Iraq had begun reconstituting its nuclear program are unclear and confusing.
(U) Conclusion 29. Numerous intelligence reports provided to the Committee showed that Iraq was trying to procure high strength aluminum tubes. The Committee believes that the information available to the Intelligence Community indicated that these tubes were intended to be used for an Iraqi conventional rocket program and not a nuclear program. (U) Conclusion 30. The Central Intelligence Agency's (CIA) intelligence assessment on July 2, 2001 that the dimensions of the aluminum tubes "match those of a publicly available gas centrifuge design from the 1950s, known as the Zippe centrifuge" is incorrect. Similar information was repeated by the CIA in its assessments, including its input to the National Intelligence Estimate (NIE), and by the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) over the next year and a half.
(U) Conclusion 31. The Intelligence Community's position in the National Intelligence Estimate (NIE) that the composition and dimensions of the aluminum tubes exceeded the requirements for non nuclear applications, is incorrect.
( ) Conclusion 32. The DELETED intelligence report on Saddam Hussein's personal interest in the aluminum tubes, if credible, did suggest that the tube procurement was a high priority, but it did not necessarily suggest that the high priority was Iraq's nuclear program.
(U) Conclusion 33. The suggestion in the National Intelligence Estimate (NIE) that Iraq was paying excessively high costs for the aluminum tubes is incorrect. In addition, 7075 T6 aluminum is not considerably more expensive than other more readily available materials for rockets as alleged in the NIE.
(U) Conclusion 34. The National Ground Intelligence Center's (NGIC) analysis that the material composition of the tubes was unusual for rocket motor cases was incorrect, contradicted information the NGIC later provided to the Committee, and represented a serious lapse for the agency with primary responsibility for conventional ground forces intelligence analysis.
( ) Conclusion 35. Information obtained by the Committee shows that the tubes were DELETED to be manufactured to tolerances tighter than typically requested for rocket systems. The request for tight tolerances had several equally likely explanations other than that the tubes were intended for a centrifuge program, however.
(U) Conclusion 36. Iraq's attempts to procure the tubes through intermediary countries did appear intended to conceal Iraq as the ultimate end user of the tubes, as suggested in the National Intelligence Estimate (NIE). Because Iraq was prohibited from importing any military items, it would have had to conceal itself as the end user whether the tubes were intended for a nuclear program or a conventional weapons program, however.
( ) Conclusion 37. Iraq's persistence in seeking numerous foreign sources for the aluminum tubes was not "inconsistent" with procurement practices as alle ed in the National Intelligence Estimate (NIE). Furthermore, such persistence SENTENCE DELETED was more indicative of produrement for a conventional weapons program than a covert nuclear program.
(U) Conclusion 38. The Central Intelligence Agency's (CIA) initial reporting on its aluminum tube spin tests was, at a minimum, misleading and, in some cases, incorrect. The fact that these tests were not coordinated with other Intelligence Community agencies is an example of continuing problems with information sharing within the Intelligence Community.
(U) Conclusion 39. Iraq's performance of hydrostatic pressure tests on the tubes was more indicative of their likely use for a rocket program than a centrifuge program.
( ) Conclusion 40. Intelligence reports which showed SENTENCE DELETED were portrayed in the National Intelligence Estimate as more definitive than the reporting showed.
( )Conclusion 41. SENTENCE DELETED in that it was only presented with analysis that supported the CIA's conclusions. The team did not discuss the issues with Department of Energy officials and performed its work in only one day.
(U) Conclusion 42. The Director of Central Intelligence was not aware of the views of all intelligence agencies on the aluminum tubes prior to September 2002 and, as a result, could only have passed the Central Intelligence Agency's view along to the President until that time.
(U) Conclusion 43. Intelligence provided to the Committee did show that Iraq was trying to procure magnets, high speed balancing machines and machine tools, but this intelligence did not suggest that the materials were intended to be used in a nuclear program.
(U) Conclusion 44. The statement in the National Intelligence Estimate that "a large number of personnel for the new [magnet] production facility, worked in Iraq's pre Gulf War centrifuge program," was incorrect.
(U) Conclusion 45. The statement in the National Intelligence Estimate that the Iraqi Atomic Energy Commission was "expanding the infrastructure research laboratories, production facilities, and procurement networks - to produce nuclear weapons," is not supported by the intelligence provided to the Committee.
(U) Conclusion 46. The intelligence provided to the Committee which showed that Iraq had kept its cadre of nuclear weapons personnel trained and in positions that could keep their skills intact for eventual use in a reconstituted nuclear program was compelling, but this intelligence did not show that there was a recent increase in activity that would have been indicative of recent or impending reconstitution of Iraq's nuclear program as was suggested in the National Intelligence Estimate.
(U) Conclusion 47. Intelligence information provided to the Committee did show that Saddam Hussein met with Iraqi Atomic Energy Commission personnel and that some security improvements were taking place, but none of the reporting indicated the IAEC was engaged in nuclear weapons related work.
(U) Conclusion 48. The assessment in the October 2002 National Intelligence Estimate that, "[W]e judge that all key aspects - research & development, production, and weaponization - of Iraq's offensive biological weapons program are active and that most elements are larger and more advanced than they were before the Gulf War" is not supported by the intelligence provided to the Committee.
(U) Conclusion 49. The statement in the key judgments of the October 2002 National Intelligence Estimate (NIE) that "Baghdad has biological weapons" overstated what was known about Iraq's biological weapons holdings. The NIE did not explain the uncertainties underlying this statement.
(U) Conclusion 50. The statement in the National Intelligence Estimate that "Baghdad has mobile transportable facilities for producing bacterial and toxin biological weapons agents," overstated what the intelligence reporting suggested about an Iraqi mobile biological weapons effort and did not accurately convey to readers the uncertainties behind the source reporting.
( ) Conclusion 51. The Central Intelligence Agency withheld important information concerning both CURVE BALL's reliability and DELETEDreporting from many Intelligence Community analysts with a need to know the information.
( )Conclusion 52. The Defense Human Intelligence Service, which had primary responsibility for handling the Intelligence Community's interaction with CURVE BALL's DELETED debriefers, demonstrated serious lapses in handling such an important source.
(U) Conclusion 53. The statement in the key judgments of the National Intelligence Estimate that "[C]hances are even that smallpox is part of Iraq's offensive biological weapons program" is not supported by the intelligence provided to the Committee.
(U) Conclusion 54. The assessments in the National Intelligence Estimate concerning Iraq's capability to produce and weaponize biological weapons agents are, for the most part, supported by the intelligence provided to the Committee, but the NIE did not explain that the research discussed could have been very limited in nature, been abandoned years ago, or represented legitimate activity.
(U) Conclusion 55. The National Intelligence Estimate misrepresented the United Nations Special Commission's (UNSCOM) 1999 assessment concerning Iraq's biological research capability.
(U) Conclusion 56. The statement in the key judgments of the National Intelligence Estimate that "Baghdad probably has developed genetically engineered biological weapons agents," overstated both the intelligence reporting and analysts assessments of Iraq's development of genetically engineered biological agents.
(U) Conclusion 57. The assessment in the National Intelligence Estimate that "Iraq has . . . dry biological weapons (BW) agents in its arsenal" is not supported by the intelligence information provided to the Committee.
(U) Conclusion 58. The statement in the key judgments of the October 2002 Iraq Weapons of Mass Destruction National Intelligence Estimate that "Baghdad has . . . chemical weapons" overstated both what was known about Iraq's chemical weapons holdings and what intelligence analysts judged about Iraq's chemical weapons holdings.
(U) Conclusion 59. The judgment in the October 2002 Iraq Weapons of Mass Destruction National Intelligence Estimate that Iraq was expanding its chemical industry primarily to support chemical weapons production overstated both what was known about expansion of Iraq's chemical industry and what intelligence analysts judged about expansion of Iraq's chemical industry.
( ) Conclusion 60. It was not clearly explained in the National Intelligence Estimate that the basis for several of the Intelligence Community's assessments about Iraq's chemical weapons capabilities and activities were not based directly on intelligence reporting of those capabilities and activities, but were based on layers of analysis regarding DELETED intelligence reporting.
(U) Conclusion 61. The Intelligence Community's assessment that "Saddam probably has stocked at least 100 metric tons and possibly as much as 500 metric tons of chemical weapons agents -- much of it added in the last year," was an analytical judgment and not based on intelligence reporting that indicated the existence of an Iraqi chemical weapons stockpile of this size.
(U) Conclusion 62. The Intelligence Community's assessment that Iraq had experience in manufacturing chemical weapons bombs, artillery rockets and projectiles was reasonable based on intelligence derived from Iraqi declarations.
(U) Conclusion 63. The National Intelligence Estimate assessment that "Baghdad has procured covertly the types and quantities of chemicals and equipment sufficient to allow limited chemical weapons production hidden within Iraq's legitimate chemical industry" was not substantiated by the intelligence provided to the Committee.
(U) Conclusion 64. The National Intelligence Estimate accurately represented information known about Iraq's procurement of defensive equipment.
(U) Conclusion 65. The Intelligence Community assessment that Iraq retains a small force of Scud type ballistic missiles was reasonable based on the information provided to the Committee. The estimate that Iraq retained "up to a few dozen Scud variant missiles," was clearly explained in the body of the National Intelligence Estimate to be an assessment based "on no direct evidence" and was explained in the key judgments to be based on "gaps in Iraqi accounting to the United Nations Special Commission (UNSCOM)."
(U) Conclusion 66. The assessments that Iraq was in the final stages of development of the al Samoud missile, may be preparing to deploy the al Samoud and was deploying the al Samoud and Ababil 100 short range ballistic missile, both which exceed the 150 km United Nations range limit, evolved in a logical progression over time, had a clear foundation in the intelligence reporting, and were reasonable judgments based on the intelligence available to the Committee.
(U) Conclusion 67. The assessment that Iraq was developing medium range ballistic missile (MRBM) capabilities was a reasonable judgment based on the intelligence provided to the Committee.
(U) Conclusion 68. The Intelligence Community assessment in the key judgments section of the National Intelligence Estimate that Iraq was developing an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) "probably intended to deliver biological warfare agents" overstated both what was known about the mission of Iraq's small UAVs and what intelligence analysts judged about the likely mission of Iraq's small UAVs. The Air Force footnote which indicated that biological weapons (BW) delivery was a possible, though unlikely, mission more accurately reflected the body of intelligence reporting.
(U) Conclusion 69. Other than the Air Force's dissenting footnote, the Intelligence Community failed to discuss possible conventional missions for Iraq's unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) which were clearly noted in the intelligence reporting and which most analysts believed were the UAV's primary missions.
(U) Conclusion 70. The Intelligence Community's assessment that Iraq's procurement of United States specific mapping software for its unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) "strongly suggests that Iraq is investigating the use of these UAVs for missions targeting the United States" was not supported by the intelligence provided to the Committee.
(U) Conclusion 71. The Central Intelligence Agency's failure to share all of the intelligence reporting regarding Iraq's attempts to acquire United States mapping software with other Intelligence Community agencies left those analysts with an incomplete understanding of the issue. This lack of information sharing may have led some analysts to agree to a position that they otherwise would not have supported.
(U) Conclusion 72. Much of the information provided or cleared by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) for inclusion in Secretary Powell's speech was overstated, misleading, or incorrect. (U) Conclusion 73. Some of the information supplied by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), but not used in Secretary Powell's speech, was incorrect. This information should never have been provided for use in a public speech.
(U) Conclusion 74. The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) should have alerted Secretary Powell to the problems with the biological weapons related sources cited in the speech concerning Iraq's alleged mobile biological weapons program.
( ) Conclusion 75. The National Imagery and Mapping Agency (NIMA)3 should have alerted Secretary Powell to the fact that there was an analytical disagreement within the NIMA concerning the meaning of DELETED activity observed at Iraq's Amiriyah Serum and Vaccine Institute in November 2002. Moreover, agencies like the NIMA should have mechanisms in place for evaluating such analytical disagreements.
(U) Conclusion 76. Human intelligence (HUMINT) gathered after the production of the National Intelligence Estimate (NIE), did indicate that Iraqi commanders had been authorized to use chemical weapons as noted in Secretary Powell's speech.
WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION (WMD) COLLECTION CONCLUSIONS
( ) Conclusion 77. The Intelligence Community relied too heavily on United Nations (UN) DELETED information about Iraq's programs and did not develop a sufficient unilateral collection effort targeting Iraq's weapons of mass destruction programs and related activities to supplement UN collected information and to take Its place upon the departure of the UN inspectors.
(U) Conclusion 78. The Intelligence Community depended too heavily on defectors and foreign government services to obtain human intelligence (HUMINT) information on Iraq's weapons of mass destruction activities. Because the Intelligence Community did not have direct access to many of these sources, it was exceedingly difficult to determine source credibility.
(U) Conclusion 79. The Intelligence Community waited too long after inspectors departed Iraq to increase collection against Iraq's weapons of mass destruction programs.
(U) Conclusion 80. Even after the departure of United Nations (UN) inspectors, placement of human intelligence (HUMINT) agents and development of unilateral sources inside Iraq were not top priorities for the Intelligence Community.
(U) Conclusion 81. The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) continues to excessively compartment sensitive human intelligence (HUMINT) reporting and fails to share important information about HUMINT reporting and sources with Intelligence Community analysts who have a need to know.
( ) Conclusion 82. SENTENCE DELETED . The lack of in country human intelligence (HUMINT) collection assets contributed to this collection gap.
WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION (WMD) PRESSURE CONCLUSIONS
(U) Conclusion 83. The Committee did not find any evidence that Administration officials attempted to coerce, influence or pressure analysts to change their judgments related to Iraq's weapons of mass destruction capabilities.
(U) Conclusion 84. The Committee found no evidence that the Vice President's visits to the Central Intelligence Agency were attempts to pressure analysts, were perceived as intended to pressure analysts by those who participated in the briefings on Iraq's weapons of mass destruction programs, or did pressure analysts to change their assessments.
WHITE PAPER CONCLUSIONS
(U) Conclusion 85. The Intelligence Community's elimination of the caveats from the unclassified White Paper misrepresented their judgments to the public which did not have access to the classified National Intelligence Estimate containing the more carefully worded assessments.
(U) Conclusion 86. The names of agencies which had dissenting opinions in the classified National Intelligence Estimate were not included in the unclassified white paper and in the case of the unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), the dissenting opinion was excluded completely. In both cases in which there were dissenting opinions, the dissenting agencies were widely regarded as the primary subject matter experts on the issues in question. Excluding the names of the agencies provided readers with an incomplete picture of the nature and extent of the debate within the Intelligence Community regarding these issues.
(U) Conclusion 87. The key judgment in the unclassified October 2002 White Paper on Iraq's potential to deliver biological agents conveyed a level of threat to the United States homeland inconsistent with the classified National Intelligence Estimate.
RAPID PRODUCTION OF THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE ESTIMATE CONCLUSIONS
(U) Conclusion 88. The Intelligence Community should have been more aggressive in identifying Iraq as an issue that warranted the production of a National Intelligence Estimate (NIE) and should have initiated the production of such an Estimate prior to the request from Members of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence.
(U) Conclusion 89. While more time may have afforded analysts the opportunity to correct some minor inaccuracies in the National Intelligence Estimate (NIE), the Committee does not believe that any of the fundamental analytical flaws contained in the NIE were the result of the limited time available to the Intelligence Community to complete the Estimate.
IRAQI LINKS TO TERRORISM CONCLUSIONS
(U) Conclusion 90. The Central Intelligence Agency's assessment that Saddam Hussein was most likely to use his own intelligence service operatives to conduct attacks was reasonable, and turned out to be accurate.
(U) Conclusion 91. The Central Intelligence Agency's (CIA) assessment that Iraq had maintained ties to several secular Palestinian terrorist groups and with the Mujahidin eKhalq was supported by the intelligence. The CIA was also reasonable in judging that Iraq appeared to have been reaching out to more effective terrorist groups, such as Hizballah and Hamas, and might have intended to employ such surrogates in the event of war.
(U) Conclusion 92. The Central Intelligence Agency's examination of contacts, training, safehaven and operational cooperation as indicators of a possible Iraq al-Qaida relationship was a reasonable and objective approach to the question.
(U) Conclusion 93. The Central Intelligence Agency reasonably assessed that there were likely several instances of contacts between Iraq and al-Qaida throughout the 1990s, but that these contacts did not add up to an established formal relationship.
( ) Conclusion 94. The Central Intelligence Agency reasonably and objectively assessed in Iraqi Support for Terrorism that the most problematic area of contact between Iraq and al-Qaida were the reports of training in the use of non conventional weapons, specifically chemical and biological weapons. SENTENCE DELETED
(U) Conclusion 95. The Central Intelligence Agency's assessment on safehaven - that alQaida or associated operatives were present in Baghdad and in northeastern Iraq in an area under Kurdish control - was reasonable.
(U) Conclusion 96. The Central Intelligence Agency's assessment that to date there was no evidence proving Iraqi complicity or assistance in an al-Qaida attack was reasonable and objective. No additional information has emerged to suggest otherwise.
(U) Conclusion 97. The Central Intelligence Agency's judgment that Saddam Hussein, if sufficiently desperate, might employ terrorists with a global reach - al-Qaida - to conduct terrorist attacks in the event of war, was reasonable. No information has emerged thus far to suggest that Saddam did try to employ al-Qaida in conducting terrorist attacks.
(U) Conclusion 98. The Central Intelligence Agency's (CIA) assessments on Iraq's links to terrorism were widely disseminated, though an early version of a key CIA assessment was disseminated only to a limited list of cabinet members and some subcabinet officials in the Administration.
TERRORISM COLLECTION CONCLUSIONS
(U) Conclusion 99. Despite four decades of intelligence reporting on Iraq, there was little useful intelligence collected that helped analysts determine the Iraqi regime's possible links to al-Qaida.
( )Conclusion 100. The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) did not have a focused human intelligence (HUMINT) collection strategy targeting Iraq's links to terrorism until 2002. The CIA had no DELETED sources on the ground in Iraq reporting specifically on terrorism. The lack of an official DELETED U.S. presence in the country DELETED curtailed the Intelligence Community's HUMINT collection capabilities.
TERRORISM PRESSURE CONCLUSIONS
( ) Conclusion 101. PARAGRAPH DELETED
(U) Conclusion 102. The Committee found that none of the analysts or other people interviewed by the Committee said that they were pressured to change their conclusions related to Iraq's links to terrorism. After 9/11, however, analysts were under tremendous pressure to make correct assessments, to avoid missing a credible threat, and to avoid an intelligence failure on the scale of 9/11. As a result, the Intelligence Community's assessments were bold and assertive in pointing out potential terrorist links. For Instance, the June 2002 Central Intelligence Agency assessment Iraq and al-Qaida: Interpreting a Murky Relationship was, according to its Scope Note, "purposefully aggressive" in drawing connections between Iraq and al-Qaida in an effort to inform policymakers of the potential that such a relationship existed. All of the participants in the August 2002 coordination meeting on the September 2002 version of Iraqi Support for Terrorism interviewed by the Committee agreed that while some changes were made to the paper as a result of the participation of two Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy staffers, their presence did not result in changes to their analytical judgments.
POWELL SPEECH CONCLUSIONS - TERRORISM PORTION
(U) Conclusion 103. The information provided by the Central Intelligence Agency for the terrorism portion of Secretary Powell's speech was carefully vetted by both terrorism and regional analysts.
(U) Conclusion 104. None of the portrayals of the intelligence reporting included in Secretary Powell's speech differed in any significant way from earlier assessments published by the Central Intelligence Agency.
(U) Conclusion 105. Because the Director of Central Intelligence refused to provide all working drafts of the speech, the Committee could not determine whether anything was added to or removed from the speech prior to its delivery.
IRAQI THREAT TO REGIONAL STABILITY AND SECURITY CONCLUSIONS
(U) Conclusion 106. The Intelligence Community (IC) did not take steps to clearly characterize changes in Iraq's threat to regional stability and security, taking account of the fact that its conventional military forces steadily degraded after 1990.
(U) Conclusion 107. The quality and quantity of Human Intelligence (HUMINT) reporting on issues related to regional stability and security, particularly on the subject of regime intentions, was deficient and did not adequately support policymaker requirements.
(U) Conclusion 108. Subject to the limitations described in conclusions 106 and 107, the Intelligence Community (IC) objectively assessed a diverse body of intelligence regarding Saddam Hussein's threat to regional stability and security, producing a wide range of high quality analytical documents on various topics. The IC's judgments about Iraq's military capabilities were reasonable and balanced, based on three factors: the size and capabilities of its military forces in relation to neighboring countries; its history of aggressive behavior prior to the first Gulf War; and, its patterns of behavior between 1991 and 2003.
(U) Conclusion 109. The Intelligence Community should have produced a National Intelligence Estimate level assessment of the overall threat posed by Iraq in the region prior to the start of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Such a document would have outlined - in one place and in a systematic fashion the complete range of factors comprising Iraq's threat to regional stability and security.
SADDAM HUSSEIN'S HUMAN RIGHTS RECORD CONCLUSIONS
(U) Conclusion 110. Between 1991 and 2003 analysis of Saddam Hussein's human rights record was limited in volume, but provided an accurate depiction of the scope of abuses under his regime. The limited body of analysis was reasonable, given the difficulty of intelligence collection inside Iraq and the demands on collection resources that were primarily targeted on other priorities. Those competing priorities included weapons of mass destruction, terrorism, regime stability and regional security. There was no indication that the Intelligence Community's (IC) analysis was shaped or manipulated in regards to analysis of human rights abuses.
(U) Conclusion 111. The Intelligence Community's development of a systematic analytical method - the "mosaic approach," which grew out of approaches to "atrocities intelligence" in the Balkans - was an innovation for gaining a better understanding of the human rights situation in Iraq. The environment was a denied and hostile arena that thwarted most intelligence collection by organizations following human rights issues.
THE INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY'S SHARING OF INTELLIGENCE ON IRAQI SUSPECT WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION SITES WITH UNITED NATIONS INSPECTORS CONCLUSIONS
(U) Conclusion 112. The Intelligence Community had limited actionable intelligence on suspect Iraqi weapons of mass destruction sites.
(U) Conclusion 113. The Central Intelligence Agency fulfilled the intent of the Administration's policy on the sharing of intelligence information.
(U) Conclusion 114. Public pronouncements by Administration officials that the Central Intelligence Agency had shared information on all high and moderate priority suspect sites with United Nations inspectors were factually incorrect.
(U) Conclusion 115. The rationale used by the Central Intelligence Agency for deciding what information to share with the United Nations was inherently subjective, inconsistently applied, and not well documented.
(U) Conclusion 116. The multiple Intelligence Community Weapons of Mass Destruction (WNW) site lists lack coherency.
(U) Conclusion 117. The information the Central Intelligence Agency provided to Senator Levin in reply to his letters on the sharing of intelligence information with the United Nations was, in some cases, unresponsive, incomplete and inconsistent.
- Sherman Kent and the Board of National Estimates: Collected Essays, (Httv://www.odci.gov/csilbooks/shennankent/inst.htrW). From 1952 to 1967, Sherman Kent was the Chairman of the Board of National Estimates. which would later become the National Intelligence Council.
- ( ) In March 2003, the Vice Chairman of the Committee, Senator Rockefeller, requested that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) investigate the source of the documents, SENTENCE DELETED , the motivation of those responsible for the forgeries, and the extent to which the forgeries were part of a disinformation campaign. Because of the FBI's current investigation into this matter, the Committee did not examine these issues.
- NIMA has recently been renamed the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA).
- ( ) In March 2003, the Vice Chairman of the Committee, Senator Rockefeller, requested that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) investigate the source of the documents, SENTENCE DELETED , the motivation of those responsible for the forgeries, and the extent to which the forgeries were part of a disinformation campaign. Because of the FBI's current investigation into this matter, the Committee did not examine these issues.
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From Infants to Old Age: How Chiropractic Care Can Boost Health
By Genevieve Cunningham
Even though chiropractic care has long been associated with the middle-aged adult population, it can actually bring good to the lives of people of all ages. Admit it; when you think of chiropractors, you probably see a hard working man in his forties with back pain every night. While chiropractic care can absolutely be beneficial to this person, it might be beneficial to a wide range of others as well. Whether you’re the middle-aged adult, a teen, or somewhere in between, check out these ways in which chiropractic care can benefit everyone.
The Babies and Kids
Some people find it odd to associate this sort of care with little ones, but research and the experiences of many have proven it to be effective. For tiny babies, chiropractic care has been shown to reduce colic, ear infections, and even improve sleeping habits. For older children, it can again help with recurrent ear infections, ease growing pains, and help with the healing of inevitable injuries that come about in childhood.
The Teens and Young Adults
For teens and very young adults, the body is mostly healthy and in its prime. You might feel like this is the one time in your life when you don’t need any sort of extra care. Actually though, it’s a great time to get a headstart on your health. Chiropractic care can help with aches and pains, sleeping habits, and the healing process in this age group. It may also help to lower stress levels in the body. And one really important benefit: It might help set you up for lifelong healthy habits. Chiropractic care is an excellent prevention method, so start the habit now and enjoy the benefits in the future.
This is the most common group of people who regularly see a chiropractor. The benefits? There are so many. Pain relief is a common benefit, whether that be in the back, neck, or in the form of headaches. Since this age group is beginning to lose flexibility, additional mobility is another wonderful side effect. Just as it does for teens, it may also help to lower stress levels. Better general health, a greater sense of well-being, and a boost in the immune system round out some of the most commonly reported benefits of seeing the chiropractor on a regular basis.
It’s absolutely normal to lose mobility as we age. Chiropractic care can help in these areas by eliminating or reducing this pain and stiffness and encouraging more activity. It may also help with the symptoms of arthritis and other debilitating ailments. And a wonderful benefit to add to this age group: It might lead to more energy. The more comfortable your body, the more energetic you may feel on a daily basis.
If you would like to try chiropractic care, no matter which age group you fall into, visit with chiropractors at The Joint. The Joint makes it easier than ever to get quality care by offering walk-in visits and an affordable pricing plan. Don’t ignore the good that may come from care. Instead, get you and your loved ones to The Joint today to set yourselves up on the path to health and wellness. | <urn:uuid:cd061c8e-b547-4a48-9e4f-e3b4446f5ea7> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.thejoint.com/texas/houston/cy-fair-28009/190680-from-infants-to-old-age-how-chiropractic-care-can-boost-health | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571190.0/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810131127-20220810161127-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.951474 | 684 | 2 | 2 |
The Additional Financing for the COVID-19 Emergency Response Project will retroactively finance the procurement of approximately 8 million vaccine doses.
WASHINGTON, D.C., June 16, 2022 – The World Bank approved today additional financing of US$100 million for the El Salvador COVID-19 Emergency Response Project to retroactively finance the procurement of approximately 8 million vaccine doses and supplies, as well as activities for the vaccination of 44.8 percent of the country’s population. The financial resources will also support efforts and investments to mitigate the threat posed by COVID-19 and strengthen the public health national system in El Salvador.
“The Government of El Salvador implemented strategies and invested to safeguard the lives of all Salvadorans in the face of the worst health crisis in decades. This new support from the World Bank will help continue the National Vaccination Plan, which has already administered more than 10.5 million doses, and other deployment and communications efforts to vaccinate the entire eligible population” said Francisco Alabí, Minister of Health of El Salvador.
The US$100 million Second Additional Financing for the COVID-19 Emergency Response Project for El Salvador will also fund the purchase of auxiliary supplies for vaccination, including personal protective equipment (PPE), medicines, and testing and medical supplies; transportation services for vaccine deployment; and equipment and supplies for vaccination centers. The resources will also finance training and communications activities, including call-center services, for vaccine deployment.
This Second Additional Financing expands the US$20 million COVID-19 Emergency Response Project for El Salvador, approved in April 2020, which has supported activities for immediate COVID-19 response, including the procurement of medicines, medical supplies and equipment, rehabilitation works, PPE and oxygenators. An Additional Financing of US$50 million for the Project was approved in April 2021 and has supported, among others, the acquisition of 1.2 million doses of vaccines, enabling the vaccination of 11 percent of the population.
The Government of El Salvador set a target of fully vaccinating 5.9 million people (approximately 90 percent of the population), including children above 6 years of age. Booster shots have also been authorized and administered to eligible populations. The Government undertook investments to set up 362 vaccinations centers, including the construction of a vaccination mega-center and remodeling health care centers. Investments included strengthening its cold-chain capacity (ultra-cold refrigerators, refrigerated trucks, etc.), deploying a door-to-door vaccination strategy, training health personnel nationwide, and enabling information technology systems for vaccine registration, scheduling, monitoring and analysis.
“El Salvador acted decisively when the COVID-19 pandemic hit to implement containment measures and moved swiftly to acquire and secure vaccines. To date, the Government’s comprehensive plan has fully vaccinated two thirds of the population. This additional financing will help finance these efforts and many of the public investments made to safeguard the health and lives of all Salvadorans,” said Oscar Avalle, World Bank Country Manager in El Salvador.
The US$100 million loan for the Second Additional Financing for the COVID-19 Emergency Response Project for El Salvador has a final maturity of 18 years, including a grace period of 5 years.
World Bank Group Response to COVID-19
From April 2020 to March 2022, the World Bank Group committed over $200 billion to public and private sector clients to fight the health, economic, and social impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the fastest and largest crisis response in its history. The financing is helping developing countries strengthen pandemic preparedness, protect the poor and jobs, and jump start a climate-friendly recovery. The Bank is also supporting over 70 low- and middle-income countries, more than half of which are in Africa, with the purchase and deployment of COVID-19 vaccines.
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SEO is sometimes a hang of. There are several factors that help ensure your success. This article illustrates a number of the critical things you achieve success with SEO.
Use header tags on your advantage. They can be a bit too big sometimes, but using CSS can help you change their sizes. Search engines use the headers when ranking a website.
You can create a robots. txt file and placing it into the root of your directory. This will prevent any search engines from being able to gain access to particular files that are on your website.
If you are making a URL name for another page, you should keep in mind that search engine spiders can not identify dynamic language and session id names. This makes it harder for search engines to find your website, so be mindful and establish relevant names for all your URLs.
A vital step towards optimizing your search engine results is to include a site map. Search engine spiders will crawl the site more easily with a site map of your site. A big site might need more than one site map.A good rule of thumb is to not have lots of links on any given site map.
Consider using an article exchange service rather than just link exchanges. Article exchange involves posting a full article done by the owner of another site, and them doing the same thing with an article written by you.This is often more effective than just a link exchange and both websites get new content.
A site map will assist search engines to be able to create an index your pages. Even if your site is small, in how a search engine will rank it.
Research keywords before you know what to write. Learn which particular keywords should be utilized as you to incorporate into your site’s content and titles. Keyword research can let you to understand what search terms people are searching for in your categories.
It is important to constantly release new content frequently. Websites with new content generally appear more useful to search engines than those who barely update their sites. Sites with fresh content garner higher page rankings.
Captions are a tremendous SEO process.This means that sites with a great deal of photos or newspaper articles linked can use this to their advantage, which will lead to more sales.
Websites that are properly executed for strong SEO results usually will not employ image links. Image links only will refer back to the URL address for the linked file to be indexed by the search engine.
You have to remember that search engines take note of index alt tags, this will improve your page ranking.
The title tags carry more weight than any other words that appear on a page.
You should use proper anchor text when you are setting up the interlinks on your site. There are certain words that you should never use because they will not help search engines navigate your SEO endeavors.Learn about which words you should use with the help of many websites that explain it in detail.
Search Engine Optimization
On-page Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is extremely important in marketing your articles, so learn about this while using it on your site.Ranking high with the search engines and making the first page is how your site gets seen instead of overlooked, you need to stay informed about the latest practices concerning search engine optimization.
Make sure you use language meta tags if your site’s content is written in a foreign language. This can raise your placement in that are language specific.
Dedicate a webpage to each page to highlighting one target keyword phrase. By limiting the page to one topic, your content is improved and your readers will not only enjoy it, which will bring you happy readers who return to your site often. Having loyal customer base always beats search engine results page.
This facilitates user access your site from the old bookmark. You might also make it so that visitors who type in your old to the new site.
Registering your site with multiple search engines can allow them to better crawl your website for optimized content. You can find a link to access this on each search engine’s page. Use a great description and relevant keywords so you site efficiently categorized.
You want every page on your website to be unique.Your titles should be varied and distinctive. These titles are very important for search engine optimization purposes.
Keyword proximity is an important when you are focusing on SEO. As a rule for this, you should try and keep two or more keywords close together, especially the ones that get searched out by users of search engines. This is a perfect method of boosting your search engine ranks.
Create numerous gateway pages related to your business and site. Gateway pages help you accomplish this.
This is a great place to be as descriptive with your meta tag itself (not the page content). The meta tags on each page need to have accurate and motivate people to click.
If both optimizing a site blog and writing great content has become difficult for you, then you must make a decision. You might need to focus on writing quality and worrying about optimizing the site later on. If your content is poor, people won’t visit again.
Be sure to label the pictures in your website so that make sense for them. You can include the name of your business in the title of your banner, but if a background image is used, be certain to exclude keywords in its title.
You can and should link to RSS feeds that relate directly to the content contained on your website. RSS feeds that are regularly updated count as new content by search engines. If you are unable to find a good feed for your website, start your own where you post things related to your site. You need to encourage users to become subscribers of your RSS feed.
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The Introductory: The Gloria in Excelsis Deo
After the Penitential Act, in which we receive forgiveness for the minor faults and failings we have committed since the last celebration of the Eucharist, and the Kyrie, in which we entreat Our Lord for his mercy, we pass to the exuberant exultation of the Gloria in Excelsis Deo (“Glory to God in the Highest”) or Gloria, a hymn found in Greek texts as early as 380 A.D.
The Gloria is considered a non-biblical psalm composed by the early Christians and modeled after hymns found in the New Testament. It was originally used in the morning Liturgy of the Hours, then gradually entered into the celebration of the Eucharist on solemn feast days until becoming fixed on certain Sundays and feast days in the Roman rite.
Heaven’s Glory Bursts into Human History
The Gloria is not said during Advent or Lent (except on a few special solemn feasts that take precedence). Those seasons are penitential in character, a moment of pregnant pause and anticipation of hoping something wonderful will happen to deliver us from sin, darkness, and misery.
After an entire liturgical season the Gloria intoned on Christmas night or Easter Vigil reminds us of Heaven’s glory bursting not only into the celebration, but into human history. The first words of the Gloria are taken from the words of the angels on Christmas night (see Luke 2:14). Just as the angels gathered around Bethlehem, Heaven and earth exult at the birth of Our Savior on Christmas night, and all the Sundays of Christmas that follow, and then exult at his victory over sin and death on Easter Sunday and all the Sundays of Easter that follow.
Just as the Gloria is often sung alternating with the choir, or the choir itself alternates the verses, it seems we in the celebration of the Eucharist are alternating our praise and glorification of God with that of the angels and saints who do it for all eternity seeing the Lord face to face. Sundays in Ordinary time are modeled on the feast of feasts, Easter Sunday, so they also are the moment where we glorify God with this beautiful hymn, as well as solemn feasts where we celebrate the Most Holy Trinity, the Blessed Mother, and other saints.
A pretty common glorification of God nowadays is “Thank God it’s Friday”; at least people are thanking God for something. How much we rejoice at our impending weekends. Many people can only attend Mass on Sundays; do we have the same eager anticipation for Sunday, and not just because it’s a day for sports or shopping? Sunday is a moment for starting our week thinking about eternity and the joy we should spread the entire week for the wonders God has done in our lives. The Gloria reminds us to take that glory into our entire life.
Adoring and Thanking God for His Glory
In the first strophe of the Gloria we present a simple list of all the ways in which we glorify God. He doesn’t need us to be glorified or to be glorious; for us it is a spontaneous way of telling him how glorious he is to us. He merits our praise and adoration, and through the hymn and the celebration of the Eucharist we give it. We bless the source of all our blessings and acknowledge him for blessing us. We thank him for that glory that burst into human history and freed us from sin and death. We remember that our personal Advent passed from sorrow to expectation with Christ’s birth, and then from the Lent of our sinful life to the glory of the Resurrection when Christ conquered sin and death for us. We thank the Holy Spirit for inspiring those first Christians to compose this hymn, and for continuing to empower our praise and thanksgiving.
Christian life requires a dose of self-examination and penance, but also a dose of joy and hope. Not just Lent, and not just Easter. In the Gloria we’re living an Easter moment for the gifts we’ve received that go beyond the best Christmas present we could ever find in a store or on Amazon.
Adoring and Thanking the Lamb of God and Lord of Lords
The second strophe praises Our Lord’s divinity as well as his humanity. We praise Jesus as the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world, the same praise as St. John the Baptist when he was encouraging his disciples to follow him (John 1:29) and announcing what he would do for the world. This image of Christ captured the imagination of St. John the Evangelist, just as it should capture ours; from these few words of the Baptist he was led to see and describe Christ as the Lamb in his glory in the Book of Revelation.
In ancient times the Romans addressed the emperor or special cult heroes as “lord”: here we profess our faith in the one true and unmatched hero, as well as our “Lord God.” As we say this words we leave no doubt as to whether we idolize anyone or anything else; the Holy One is God, which is why the strophe and the hymn ends on a Trinitary note, not only praising Jesus the Son, but the Father and the Holy Spirit as well, reminiscent of 1 Corinthians 8:6 (“yet for us there is one God, the Father, from whom are all things and for whom we exist, and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things and through whom we exist”) and Philippians 2:11 (“…and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father”).
We’ve learned from an early age the First Commandment: “I am the LORD your God: you shall not have strange gods before me.” The Gloria is the perfect antidote to any idolatry we may have fallen into. In the past it was divine beings, heroes, and emperors—the Christians in composing and singing the Gloria responded decisively against such false gods. Today the list of potential false gods has expanded to relationships, possessions, ego, pleasure, an innumerable list. This hymn, if we pray it from the heart and not in vain (see Commandment Two), will keep us focused on who our true hero and God is, and give him the credit he is due. | <urn:uuid:f2dfde3b-30e7-4ede-8ad5-4973cbbc2920> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://rcspirituality.org/the-introductory-the-gloria-in-excelsis-deo/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572021.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814083156-20220814113156-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.950426 | 1,334 | 3.21875 | 3 |
Francisco López-Menchero, Acting Head of Unit for the TAIEX instrument at the European Commission, stressed the importance of cooperating with the region on cybersecurity matters:
“Increasing the cyber resilience and capacities in the Western Balkans is closely in line with the key policy frameworks of the European Union and indeed an integral part of our Enlargement policy”.
At the workshop, the Greek Ministry for Foreign Affairs noted that “Greece understands that cyber security is a global challenge. We therefore contribute to the fullest extent possible to the EU’s efforts to boost the cyber capacity building of our Western Balkan partners. It is in the collective interest of all to promote due diligence, share best practices, and build cyber capacities.”
ENISA’s Head of the Capacity Building Unit Demosthenes Ikonomou stressed:
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Since the Covid-19 impacted our nation and lives, people have been experiencing new ways to lead their lives. Eventually, everything has been done virtually. There have been dramatic changes in Jobs, health services, businesses, entertainment shows, and many more sectors. Even the first graders are attending their classrooms virtually. In these states of affairs, the federal government found that many people lost their income sources due to this pandemic. Many people saw their income depleted due to the shutdown. But the government came up with many financial aid programs. For example, the Emergency Broadband Benefit, or EBB, was one. After the EBBP, the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) started another program named ACP (Affordable Connectivity Program) immediately to let these households stay connected with their virtual necessities.
So that these people who lost their income can continue their jobs, study, and other services. The government is offering the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) via various broadband, and wireless providers among others Boost Mobile is the significant one. Boost Mobile is a wireless telecommunication company that offers various services including voice calls, internet connection, and messaging. Boost Mobile is playing a role to help bridge the digital divide which marks a major class inequity. Read below to know detailed information about the Boost Mobile Affordable connectivity program (ACP).
What is the Boost Mobile Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)?
Within the guideline of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Boost Mobile started committing to help underprivileged people by providing affordable internet. Under the FCC’s initiative called Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), Boost mobile works as a participant high-speed internet provider. Now, eligible people across America can enjoy high-speed internet from boost Mobile with a $30 discounted price monthly. In this initiative, if you are eligible based on some Federal Governments Criteria then you can enroll and enjoy unlimited data, text, and call. In tribal lands, eligible households get up to a $75 monthly discount on broadband internet like the EBB. Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) also offers a discount of up to $100 off for device purchases such as smartphones, tablets, etc. through the providers. Boost Mobile will offer a wireless plan exclusively for Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) customers.
Boost Mobile Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) Plan
According to Boost Mobile’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) plan, customers get 7GB of 5G/4G LTE data monthly along with unlimited data at slower speeds when the high-speed allocation is reached. A Boost Mobile flagship plan offers 512Kbps data at a throttled speed. With a phone plan, customers will receive unlimited talk and text as well as 50 minutes of domestic roaming.
Now low-income people can use the internet and don’t deprive themselves of their job or social services from high-speed internet. All you have to do is to check if you are eligible and then enroll for the discount benefits.
Eligible Requirements for Boost Mobile Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)
Before applying for Boost Mobile Affordable Connectivity Program you must be eligible for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). Make sure and check that Boost Mobile covers your area. There are general eligibility criteria in the following:
- If the household has participation in these assistance programs: SNAP (supplemental nutrition assistant program), SSI (Supplemental Security Income), Medicaid, Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA), Veterans survivor Pensions Benefits Fund, and more)
- If the household’s total income is less than 200% of the federal poverty guidelines, then the applicant will be eligible for Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).
- If any of the members of the participant household receives the federal free or reduced-price lunch and breakfast program.
- If anyone has received the Federal Pell Grant in current years
- If you lost your job or were furloughed during this pandemic then can apply as eligible with the documents.
The application process for Boost Mobile Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)
Before applying check, that you are eligible or not. You may visit the local store of Boost Mobile. Then a trained representative will guide you. You must gather your proof of documentation.
However, applying online is the simplest way, visit https://acp.boostmobile.com/ just enter your zip code, and click the “Start Button”. Zip code is necessary because Boost mobile availability and plans vary State by State. Then input some personal information below:
- Your full name
- The last four digits of your Social Security Number (SSN)
- Your date of Birth
- National Verification Application ID
- Your email address and phone number
- Tick whether you are already a Boost member or not and if you agree to provide information or not.
- Then continue and follow the instructions to continue the application process.
The provider will review your application in a couple of days and let you know if you are successfully enrolled.
What are the documents required for the Boost Mobile Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)?
Before applying for the Affordable Connectivity Program, you have to make sure that you are eligible for this program or not. As an applicant, you will have to provide any of the documents listed below.
You will require these documents during your application for Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP):
- Social Security Number (SSN)
- Any of the Government-issued ID (State ID, PR ID)
- US Driver’s license
- Your Passport copy
- Tribal Identification Number (If you fit this category)
- U.S Military ID
- Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)
You may also need to provide Federal Government’s special program-related documents based on your eligibility claim:
- Current income statement
- Unemployment statements
- Prior year’s state, federal or Tribal tax return
- Federal or Tribal notice letter of participation in General assistance (SNAP, Medicaid, etc.)
- Veterans Administration statement of benefits
- Other official documents containing income information
Furthermore, if you think you are eligible based on a specific program, then these documents are needed:
- Benefit award letter
- Statement of benefits
- Approval letter
- Benefit verification letter
What are the benefits of the Boost Mobile Affordable Connectivity Program?
Customers who qualify for the Boost Mobile Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) (former Boost Mobile EBB Program), can apply to apply their discount for free service to the following plans:
Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) Program includes:
- With our 7GB Unlimited plan, you will receive 7GB of 5G or 4G data (with unlimited data), unlimited text messages, and unlimited voice minutes.
- A tablet Plan.
- Plans that include a mobile hotspot with a monthly data allowance of 7GB of 5G or 4G data
- Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) offers a $30 discount on other available plans if the plan costs $30 a month or more. Each household is entitled to one discount.
- Tribal lands residents will get a free Boost Mobile ACP 35GB smartphone plan worth $60 monthly, or the 7GB Tablet plan or mobile hotspot plan (each worth $30)
- As a new customer, you can use a given Pomo code to select the discounted monthly ACP plan.
- Even existing customer can use given e-PIN when activating their plan.
Does Boost Mobile offer free tablets?
Recently there is no information on the Boost mobile website that they are offering free devices. They may change deals at any time with availability. Currently, they are offering well-discounted smartphones. As an eligible household and a Boost Mobile user, you may receive one-time discount on a mobile device. It is completely up to Boost Mobile to select a device. According to boost mobile, eligible customers will get the option to purchase an Alcatel Linkzone device for a one-time cost of 24.99 (a discount of $49.99) from the website or retail store. The eligible customer who is already on an Alcatel Linkzone will receive a $25 digital “bonus” gift card after 5 months of usage. We advise you to check with Boost Mobile Support and ask which device you can attain by the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) benefit.
Limitation of Affordable Connectivity Program
Similar to other Government Assistance Programs Affordable Connectivity Program comes with some restrictions set by the FCC. Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) limitations apply to all programs from all ACP providers. Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is only available to certain eligible households. In order to be eligible, you must have a household income that is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) benefits are only available to one household per year. This ACP benefit is non-transferable. If they no longer qualify for the discount, customers must notify the provider within 30 days. Within each 30-day period, the customer must use the service at least once to make a voice call, send a text message, or use data.
What other services can I get at Boost mobile?
Besides Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), Boost Mobile offers numerous deals to its customers.
- Unlimited talk & text
- $15-2GB 4G/5 per month
- $25-5GB 4G/5G per month
- $35-10GB 4G/5G Per month
- $50-35GB 4G/5G Per month
- $60-35GB 4G/5G Per month
- Mobile hotspot
- Data packs
- $5/month- 1GB 4G LTE Data
- $10/month- 2 GB 4G LTE Data
- Phone insurance
- International services
- Premium caller ID
How do you know if you enrolled in the Boost Mobile Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)?
- If you are a new customer: As a new customer, you can track your enrollment status by using a unique code, if your application is approved. Boost Mobile will notify you via text message with the specific number and instructions regarding the next step.
- If you are an existing customer: As an existing customer, they will issue you an e-PIN number to switch $30 plan if your application is approved. You will receive an e-PIN from Boost Mobile. In the text message, there will be instructions regarding the next step.
Frequently Asked Question
How long is the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) available?
As I mentioned before, the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) replaced the EBB program. At the end of 2021, ACP took over EBB. However, EBB was a temporary program only intended to last until funding runs out, or for 6 months. Since its inception, the FCC has made sure that the ACP program is a long-term undertaking. At present, it is unclear whether ACP is a permanent program. However, the Affordable Connectivity Program will serve the nation for a very long time without a doubt.
Does Boost Mobile participate in government lifeline programs?
In the current situation, Boost Mobile does not offer a government Lifeline program. Lifeline customers may be eligible for Boost Mobile’s basic Lifeline service discount. Be sure to check with the provider’s customer support department.
How existing customers can enjoy Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)?
Existing Boost Mobile customers are also welcome in Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) but they have to go through the eligibility process beforehand. After qualifying the FCC guidelines and criteria, the Boost Mobile users will be switched to the new discount program automatically.
The FCC initiated the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) to help eligible households with internet-based communication in every aspect of their life. In this program, every low-income household gets high-speed internet with an affordable discount. Boost Mobile is doing so to help people stay connected 24/7. Boost Mobile already provides award-winning connectivity to US wireless consumers with no annual service contracts. You will be surprised to know that Boost Mobile offers various kinds of services for different earning households. With other popular Boost’s services, this company is offering an emergency broadband benefit program to ensure monthly discounts on broadband internet. Boost mobile is also offering other communication services such as texting, calling, internet surfing at a regular rate. | <urn:uuid:9f19ac68-243c-476c-945d-caef942f17af> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://guidancehub.net/boost-mobile-ebb-program/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572021.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814083156-20220814113156-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.908696 | 2,558 | 2.375 | 2 |
By Mark T Connor • 18 June 2020 • 16:36
A MUSICAL tribute will be played by a British army band today for Dame Vera Lynn who passed today aged 103 whilst a flypast by the red arrows mark 80 years since Charles de Gaulle‘s resistance broadcast to occupied France.
The Band of the Coldstream Guards will play a tribute to the singer.
Dame Vera Lynn, known as the ‘Forces’ Sweetheart,’ performed songs such as We’ll Meet Again to troops on the front line during the Second World War.
The band will perform the tribute directly after their Guard of Honour for French President Emmanuel Macron, who arrives at Clarence House this afternoon.
The French President is visiting Downing Street today to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Charles de Gaulle’s BBC broadcast to occupied France.
The Red Arrows flew over London this afternoon, above where Mr Macron and Prime Minister Boris Johnson were meeting in Whitehall.
They also flew over Paris this morning, before making their way to London.
The celebrations were to mark 80 years since French General Charles de Gaulle’s historic speech to the French resistance.
The speech known as The Appeal of 18 June, de Gaulle said: “I, General de Gaulle, currently in London, call upon the officers and the French soldiers who are located in British territory or who might end up here, with their weapons or without their weapons… to get in touch with me.
“Whatever happens, the flame of the French resistance must not be extinguished and will not be extinguished.”
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Atlanta, GA (Vocus) June 12, 2010
Everyone deserves a great night’s sleep. If snoring or sleep apnea symptoms are disrupting your quiet night, it can be a big headache for you and your partner. Chronic snoring can also be a symptom of sleep disorders like obstructive sleep apnea, which can lead to serious health problems. But there’s good news – The Pillar Procedure snoring and sleep apnea treatment is a breakthrough medical process that can eliminate snoring and sleep apnea and greatly improve quality of sleep.
The Atlanta Snoring Institute is excited to offer a discount of up to $500 per patient on the Pillar Procedure sleep apnea and snoring treatment. If you have been putting up with snoring or sleep apnea for too long, this is the perfect opportunity to take advantage of the expert services provided by the ASI physicians.
During the Pillar Procedure, 3 to 5 small polyester implants are inserted along the soft palate without incisions or stitches. Over the next few weeks, the implants work together with the body's natural fibrotic response to add structural support to the soft palate. This reduces the tissue vibration that can lead to snoring. Plus, it prevents the palatal tissue collapse that can cause obstructive sleep apnea by obstructing the upper airway. To learn more, please visit our online learning center, which features many informative Atlanta Pillar Procedure articles, videos, and news.
This discount is only available for a limited time. The procedure must be done between June 1, 2010 and July 30, 2010 in order to receive the rebate. The total savings will be discounted off of the Pillar Procedure cost at the time the service is performed. Plus, this great offer is only available through the Atlanta Snoring Institute and is not transferable to another physician or practice.
This is an instant rebate of $100 per Pillar implant per patient. During the procedure, each patient requires 3 to 5 implants depending on their specific symptoms. The number of implants is determined by a doctor during the initial examination. With up to 5 implants, each patient can save up to $500.
The Pillar Procedure Atlanta Snoring Institute physicians have been performing the treatment since 2006 and the Atlanta Snoring Institute performs more Pillar Procedures than any other practice in Georgia.
Atlanta Snoring Institute is dedicated to the treatment of snoring and sinus problems. The physicians are some of the finest Board-Certified Otolaryngologists (Ear, Nose & Throat specialists) with special interest in the treatment and management of snoring, sleep apnea, sinusitis and other related conditions. The expert physicians of ASI offer a full range of medical, minimally invasive and surgical snoring, sleep apnea, and sinus treatments. ASI is dedicated to your health and will work with you to provide the best treatment options to effectively manage your condition with a full range of medical services including the Pillar Procedure, coblation, turbinate reduction, septoplasty, and balloon sinuplasty.
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At the Swedish Cancer Institute, women with uterine, cervical and ovarian cancer receive care through a nationally-recognized gynecological cancer program –the seventh-highest volume uterine cancer center in the United States. This includes the expertise of a renowned team of physicians, surgeons and other specialists. All Swedish uterine-cancer patients benefit from a multidisciplinary approach to care that encompasses leading-edge imaging techniques, the latest in treatment options and a full selection of high-quality support services.
Members of our multidisciplinary care teams meet regularly to share information and discuss patient cases, in order to determine an integrated course of care for each person.
The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2021, 66,570 women will be diagnosed with uterine cancer (also known as “endometrial cancer”), and 14,480 women will die of this disease. Uterine cancer is the 4th most common cancer in women and the 6th most common cause of death in women in the United States. In 2021, 1,320 women will be diagnosed with uterine cancer in Washington state alone. Most women with this cancer present with early-stage disease when the only symptoms are usually a pink vaginal discharge or postmenopausal bleeding.
Most uterine cancers in the U.S. are “endometrioid adenocarcinomas”, and these cancers tend to be early stage and highly curable. More aggressive and rarer subtypes of uterine cancer include uterine serous carcinoma, uterine clear cell carcinoma, and uterine carcinosarcoma, and these tend to present with more advanced stage disease and are more prone to spread (“metastasize”) outside of the uterus. Rare subtypes of uterine cancer include sarcomas, which arise in the muscle wall of the uterus as opposed to the majority of cancers which arise in the lining of the organ.
Gynecologic oncologists at Swedish Cancer Institute have been at the forefront of the treatment of uterine cancer for decades. Our gynecologic oncologists began utilizing chemotherapy for patients with involved lymph nodes (now considered standard treatment for “node-positive disease” worldwide) well before most programs in the country. We developed the first gynecologic oncology robotic surgery program in the Pacific Northwest, primarily aimed at surgical treatment of uterine cancer, and published the first paper in the peer-reviewed medical literature evaluating the advantages of robotic surgery in treating this disease (now considered standard surgical treatment worldwide). In addition, we were the first group in the Pacific Northwest to study and perform sentinel lymph node dissection in endometrial cancer, now considered a standard treatment worldwide, and published one of the first studies evaluating this technique in the medical literature. Our group continues its efforts to expand treatment options for women with this disease by offering innovative clinical trials to our patients. And we have one of the highest volume uterine cancer programs in the country.
Most women with this disease will be found to have early-stage disease, as about 90% of women have postmenopausal bleeding which prompts a medical evaluation. Women with more advanced disease can have similar symptoms to women with advanced ovarian cancer, including abdominal pain or bloating, abdominal distention, and pelvic pain or weight loss.
Fortunately, diagnosis of endometrial cancer is typically straightforward, as tissue in the lining of the uterus can usually be sampled either in the office setting (at which time the disease is found with an office procedure called an “endometrial biopsy”) or a short outpatient procedure called a “D&C” (dilation and curettage of the uterus).
Most patients have early-stage disease which is confined to the uterus or has only spread to the cervix, with the minority of patients having advanced stage disease which would include spread to the abdominal cavity, lymph nodes, or distant organs such as the liver or lungs.
Our excellent team of dedicated fellowship-trained gynecologic pathologists aid in the diagnosis of both standard cases as well as rarer subtypes of uterine cancer where expert pathologist consultation can be essential in rendering the correct diagnosis.
And our highly specialized pathologists are complimented by a skilled group of radiologists who specialize in “cross sectional imaging” (CT scans, MRIs and PET scans) in patients with cancer, and both are integral to our Swedish Cancer Institute Gynecologic Oncology Tumor Board, where patients are reviewed in a multi-disciplinary format and treatment plans are developed with a large group of uterine cancer specialists, particularly for challenging cases.
Fortunately, most patients with early-stage endometrial cancer can be treated surgically, typically with removal of the uterus, tubes, ovaries and a “sentinel lymph node dissection”, and are usually cured with surgery alone. Minimally invasive techniques utilizing robotic surgery and sentinel lymph node dissection, which are now standard in the treatment of this disease, were first performed in the Pacific Northwest by our skilled group of gynecologic cancer surgeons.
For patients with lymph node involvement found at the time of surgery, chemotherapy is standard, with many of these patients also receiving either vaginal radiation (called vaginal brachytherapy, which can be delivered with three treatments over 4 weeks) or pelvic radiation, which usually includes a daily treatment of radiation for 5-6 weeks.
More advanced patients with involvement of the liver, lung, or abdominal organs at the time of diagnosis usually receive chemotherapy or immunotherapy initially, and if a good response is seen may be candidates for surgery.
Increasingly, immunotherapy is being used for patients with advanced uterine cancer, either alone in patients who have a specific biomarker in their tumor called “microsatellite instability” or “MSI-high,” and in combination with a new class of anti-cancer treatment called a tyrosine kinase inhibitor for patients who are “microsatellite stable” or “MS-stable.”
Essential to the success of our treatment of patients with endometrial cancer is our highly specialized radiation oncology program, the largest radiation program in the state, focused solely on gynecologic cancers, spearheaded by Dr. Daniela Buscariollo who completed a brachytherapy fellowship where she learned techniques aimed at treating endometrial cancer with internal radiation techniques, called “brachytherapy,” aimed at maximizing radiation treatment where needed while minimizing damage to surrounding structures.
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If your physician believes you are a good candidate to participate in a clinical trial evaluating a new treatment or more effective combinations of treatments — and you agree — you will have access to the very latest in research treatments.
At any given time, the Swedish Cancer Institute offers patients more than 140 clinical-research studies involving most types of cancers. Additionally, our physician specialists collaborate with other regional and national research groups, including Southwest Oncology Group, National Cancer Institute, Puget Sound Oncology Consortium and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.
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According to a report by fitness solutions firm Fitbit, Indians are among the poorest sleepers in the world, clocking in an average of 6.55 hours of sleep a night.
Sleep deprivation can interfere with the process that helps reinforce our memories, says a new study.
Sleep deprivation may make you munch on more calories the following day, potentially leading to weight gain and obesity, a new study has found.
Amidst our super stressful lives, we give up on sleep almost easily. Besides the obvious, your dinner decisions can also leave you wide-eyed.
The research reveals the changes sleep deprivation can impose on our ability to regulate emotions
A recent study states that those deprived of regular sleep are likely to have a weak immune system. Time to hit the bed.
One in every five people across the world is sleep deprived owing to reasons ranging from lifestyle, odd working hours and personal obligations, a survey said ahead of World Sleep Day.
Lack of sleep can bend our food preferences towards more sweet and high-fat foods like cheesy pizza or cakes and ice-creams.
The important thing to understand is that the quality of sleep you get is as important as the amount of sleep hours every day.
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In August 2019 the first of three stages of the Hawke’s Bay Opera House Complex will reopen to the public, after it was closed in 2014 due to earthquake risk.
The estimated $30m Hastings District Council Project is part of a major overhaul of the Hastings CBD and could well be the catalyst for additional developments including a hotel.
Hastings District Council Group Manager community facilities and programmes Alison Banks says the large scale project is tracking well, but there’s high anticipation from the community to see it reopened.
“The strengthening of the opera house theatre has gone very well and is on time. There’s been a slight delay with the Plaza but that was to ensure that the multi-purpose venue had the right roof structure and we’re now consulting with the public on what they would like to see the municipal buildings used for.
“Early feedback is that they are very keen to see it being a mix of commercial use, such as hospitality, as well as community usage,” she says.
The Hawke’s Bay Opera House was built in 1915 in the style of Spanish Mission. Both the opera house and neighbouring Municipal Buildings (built at about the same time) carry Heritage One status.
The proposal includes a plan for the laneway between the Opera House and the Municipal Building – with ideas including making it a ‘light path’.
Gemco has painstakingly strengthened the Opera House via a process which saw each of the 100-year-old unreinforced earthquake-prone brick walls encased in steel rod mesh, which is ‘pinned’ to the brick with reusable plastic boxing then erected and concrete poured into the recess. That results in an average 300cm- thick wall of concrete, laid up against the old bricks.
For the Opera House precinct’s project manager Herman Wismeyer of Focus Project Management, there was a strong desire to be involved in this legacy and iconic redevelopment.
Having grown up in Hastings and performing on the Opera House stage, Herman wanted to lead the project, which would create a complex for the next 150 years.
When the redevelopment was first mooted Herman was working as a project manager for Opus in the earthquake ravaged Christchurch, but he packed his bags and door knocked on the council in the hope of being involved.
“This is the key building of the district. It’s the heart of Hastings and it’s been closed for too long.
“After a rigorous procurement process which involved successfully responding to a RFP, Focus was appointed as the lead project management company.
He’s pulled together what he regards as the “A team” that when the project is full completed, they will all be incredibly proud of what has been achieved.
“It’s an all local team and it’s what I regard as a high performance team that could now go on to any project and have the same success.
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Prismatic Jane Eyre Schools Project – Creative Translation Competition
If Jane Eyre spoke Arabic, what would she say?
If Jane Eyre was set in Spain, what would its world look like?
The Prismatic Jane Eyre Schools Project is running a competition for young people in the UK. We would like you to creatively translate a passage from Jane Eyre into a poem in another language. Whether it’s a language you speak at home or one that you’re learning in school, this is a chance for you to use your language skills in fun and creative ways. The competition is not designed to be a test of your grammar or vocabulary, but how you can reimagine the selected passage from Jane Eyre in a different language and through a new form. You do not have to have read Jane Eyre to enter either as we will provide many resources to support your entries.
What is Creative Translation?
When we think of translation, we often think of a straightforward – and hopefully accurate –exchange of words from one language to another. But every translation involves interpretation and creativity, especially when we’re translating literature. Even when a translator aims to keep as much as possible the same, they still need to interpret the text and make many creative decisions about how they will translate it. Certain projects require a freer approach and more significant changes, such as adapting a book into a film or rewriting the text from another character’s perspective.
The competition is open to school-aged young people in the UK, with three age categories for entrants. Each age category will be asked to creatively respond to a selected passage from Jane Eyre by writing a poem in another language. The competition accepts submissions in any language, and all entries need to be accompanied by a literal translation into English. Up to 100 entries will be selected for publication in a print anthology, which will also be available online on the Prismatic Jane Eyre website.
Deadline: midnight (UK time) on 1 March 2022.
Taking inspiration from the selected passage for your age category, produce a poem in another language. You can translate the passage as creatively as you like. Feel free to change the perspective, the location, or the time period.
Entries should be a poem a maximum of 25 lines, which may be submitted as a text or audio MP3 file. You will also need to include a literal English translation of your poem.
Key Stage 3/S1-3: Chapter 2: locked in the red-room
Shaking my hair from my eyes, I lifted my head and tried to look boldly round the dark room: at this moment a light gleamed on the wall. Was it, I asked myself, a ray from the moon penetrating some aperture in the blind? No; moonlight was still, and this stirred: while I gazed, it glided up to the ceiling and quivered over my head. I can now conjecture readily that this streak of light was, in all likelihood, a gleam from a lantern, carried by some one across the lawn; but then, prepared as my mind was for horror, shaken as my nerves were by agitation, I thought the swift-darting beam was a herald of some coming vision from another world. My heart beat thick, my head grew hot; a sound filled my ears, which I deemed the rushing of wings: something seemed near me; I was oppressed, suffocated: endurance broke down; I rushed to the door and shook the lock in desperate effort.
Key Stage 4/S4: Chapter 35: Jane supernaturally hears Mr. Rochester’s voice
All the house was still; for I believe all, except St. John and myself, were now retired to rest. The one candle was dying out: the room was full of moonlight. My heart beat fast and thick: I heard its throb. Suddenly it stood still to an inexpressible feeling that thrilled it through, and passed at once to my head and extremities. The feeling was not like an electric shock; but it was quite as sharp, as strange, as startling: it acted on my senses as if their utmost activity hitherto had been but torpor; from which they were now summoned, and forced to wake. They rose expectant: eye and ear waited, while the flesh quivered on my bones.
“What have you heard? What do you see?” asked St. John. I saw nothing: but I heard a voice somewhere cry—
“Jane! Jane! Jane!” Nothing more.
Key Stage 5/S5-6: Chapter 38 – St. John Rivers as a heroic missionary in India
As to St. John Rivers, he left England: he went to India. He entered on the path he had marked for himself; he pursues it still. A more resolute, indefatigable pioneer never wrought amidst rocks and dangers. Firm, faithful, and devoted; full of energy, and zeal, and truth, he labours for his race: he clears their painful way to improvement; he hews down like a giant the prejudices of creed and caste that encumber it. He may be stern; he may be exacting; he may be ambitious yet: but his is the sternness of the warrior, Greatheart, who guards his pilgrim-convoy from the onslaught of Apollyon.
Before putting together your entry, you may want to go to our Resources page which offers the following helpful materials:
– Introduction to Jane Eyre
– Examples of Jane Eyre adaptations
– For each passage, graphic or illustrative interpretations of the passage and information on the passage’s place in the text.
– Handout on how to turn prose writing into a poem
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Learn how to play the violin with this revolutionary one-piece violin finger guide,
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The key method for halting the progression of life-threatening breast cancer is early identification. Breast cancers that are found early or when they are not palpable are easier to treat and have a better prognosis.
In the USA, breast cancer screening continues. COVID-19, however, causes delays. Your screening exam or follow-up appointment may take longer to schedule. To keep you secure, your appointment may undergo adjustments. To keep both you and the employees safe, this involves adhering strictly to infection control guidelines. As a result, you won’t be able to bring a companion to your visit. Ask during your appointment how long it might take and who to contact if you haven’t heard in that time because your results could be delayed. It’s crucial to keep in mind that mammogram screening in Fair Lawn, NJ is just for healthy individuals without symptoms.
What is breast screening?
Examining seemingly healthy individuals for indications that cancer may be developing is known as cancer screening.
Mammography, a procedure used in breast screening, includes capturing x-rays of the breasts. Breast cancers that are too tiny to sight or feel can be found early with the help of screening. Compared to larger breast cancers, these little ones are typically simpler to cure.
It’s vital to keep in mind that screening merely looks for early-stage breast cancers; it won’t stop you from acquiring breast cancer.
Benefits that may result from breast screening
The majority of breast cancers discovered through screening are in an early stage. Breast tumors discovered very early on are typically easier to treat, may require less treatment, and have a higher chance of being cured.
According to the most recent data, breast screening helps the UK save roughly 1,300 lives from breast cancer each year.
For every woman, there are different benefits and drawbacks to breast cancer screening. Age is a crucial consideration. Even though starting screening at 50 is the standard guideline, it may be a good idea to start screening earlier for women who are at higher risk. Additionally, each woman holds various personal values, particularly concerning the notion of pointless medical procedures and interventions.
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EDITOR’S NOTE: Culinary Creations is a column that prints the last week of every month. It is written by Shawn L. Hanlin, executive chef of Le Jeune Chef Restaurant, operated by Pennsylvania College of Technology’s School of Business, Arts & Sciences as a training site for students in culinary arts and baking pastry arts majors. Hanlin has been a chef for 40 years and was on Team USA for the World Culinary Olympics in Erfurt, Germany.
Good day, all. Chef Shawn here at Le Jeune. Hope all are staying cool.
I am excited to share this month’s vegetable: sweet corn.
I say sweet corn because (fun fact) there are actually six kinds of corn cultivated currently: dent corn, flint corn, pod corn, popcorn, flour corn and sweet corn.
Maize — Spanish for corn — is a cereal grain first cultivated and domesticated by the indigenous people in southern Mexico about 10,000 years ago.
The leafy stalk of the plant produces pollen (or tassels) at the top, as well as separate silks below the tassels on each beginning ear of corn. The silks will be fertilized by the falling pollen, and then produce the corn kernels we eat. You know a silk has been pollinated if it has dried up and turned down.
That’s why corn grows best close together in rows.
These many corn varieties are very versatile, and you’d be surprised by the many ways we use this amazing crop. Besides being used as a staple food in many parts of the world, dent corn is used for animal feed and silage, pod corn for ethanol and bio fuels. And don’t forget bourbon whiskey; we couldn’t have that without corn. Popcorn, corn meal, corn oil, cornstarch, corn syrup, even the cobs are used for animal bedding — you get the idea.
Most folks can’t get enough corn on the cob here in the summer just picked (the longer the corn is off the plant, the more its sugars turn to starch). To prepare it, blanch in boiling water for a few minutes. Do not overcook your cobs, as they will become tough. Just slather with butter, salt and fresh cracked black pepper, or finish on the grill.
Not another vegetable — besides maybe the tomato and the watermelon — screams summer more than fresh sweet corn.
Our recipe today is interesting, as we will be using corn juice to make the sauce for our scallop dish. You will need a juicer for this method, as it is the only way to extract the sweet juice from the corn.
This recipe is simple, as most we show, with few ingredients, simply prepared at the peak of freshness. Please enjoy, and as always, good cooking.
Seared Scallops with Corn Sauce
For the corn sauce:
1 pint of corn juice
Kosher salt to taste
Fresh black pepper to taste
Juice of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon sweet butter
Fresh chopped parsley
1 pinch of cayenne pepper
Juice raw corn that has been removed from the cob in a juicer. Add raw juice to a stainless steel bowl, and whisk over a double boiler until thick. This should take approximately 5 minutes. (Why will this get thick? What’s in corn juice? Corn starch!) Remove from heat and stir in salt, pepper, lemon juice, butter, parsley and cayenne.
For the scallops:
12 each U12 dry packed sea scallops
Kosher salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Old Bay to taste
Fresh lemon juice
Butter to finish
In a seasoned, very hot pan, add a splash of canola, or any other salad oil, as these have the highest smoke point. Right before placing in the pan, season the scallops, which you have dried very well. (Whenever you want to sear something, the dryer the better.)
Place in a very hot pan. Do not move. After a few minutes, turn scallops once. You will see that the scallop is nicely seared. Finished with a little bit of lemon juice and butter. Saute fresh corn kernels and add to the dish, along with the corn sauce. Eat!
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Publisher's Note: This post appears here courtesy of the The Daily Wire. The author of this post is Joseph Curl.
Former top White House COVID-19 adviser Dr. Deborah Birx says the coronavirus "came out of the box ready to infect."
There has been much speculation about the origin of the virus that has killed more than 6.3 million people worldwide, according to the Johns Hopkins Center for Systems Science and Engineering. The virus emerged in Wuhan, China, with speculation that the virus could have emerged from the Wuhan Institute of Virology, where scientists were researching vaccines for other coronaviruses.
Birx, an infectious diseases expert who served under former President Donald Trump, told the Daily Mail on Sunday that COVID-19 "came out of the box ready to infect"
when it first emerged in December 2019.
COVID "was already more infectious than flu when it first arrived,"
she said, noting that most viruses take months or even years to become highly infectious to humans.
The doctor said that means one of two things: Either COVID was "an abnormal thing of nature,"
or Chinese scientists at the Wuhan lab were "working on coronavirus vaccines,"
and they either caught the virus and spread it or it somehow escaped.
"It happens, labs aren't perfect, people aren't perfect, we make mistakes and there can be contamination,"
she said, noting that because the virus is asymptomatic in some people, "someone working in the lab with one of the strains could've caught it and not known they had it."
Birx said the COVID-19 virus showed signs of being experimented on in a lab. "In laboratories you grow the virus in human cells, allowing it to adapt more. Each time it passes through human cells it becomes more adapted,"
She also said China could have reduced deaths worldwide if it had alerted health leaders that the virus can spread asymptomatically. "China was implying that they were containing it, but asymptomatic spread cannot be contained without testing,"
"I think the world lost several months of preparation because we were thinking there wasn't that level of human-to-human spread when there clearly was,"
the doctor told the Mail.
Although most mainstream news outlets immediately labeled speculation that the virus came from the Wuhan lab as a conspiracy theory, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top U.S. immunologist, eventually conceded that's a possibility.
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TF-CBT is an evidence-based treatment that helps children and adolescents recover after a trauma. It is a structured, short-term therapy that works with the child/adolescent (ages 3-18) and caregiver, to improve traumatic symptoms in around 12-25 sessions. The therapeutic interventions are designed to help children, adolescents and their caregivers overcome the impact of traumatic events. It can be used with any type of trauma-such as sexual abuse, physical abuse, domestic viloence, community violence, unexpected death of a loved one, natural disasters and war. It even addresses complex traumas which involve more than one specific trauma.
What can I expect from TF-CBT treatment?
TF-CBT involves individual sessions for the child or adolescent, individual sessions for the parents and conjoint sessions between the parent and child/adolescent. During the child/adolescent sessions, they will learn about trauma, how to identify feelings and manage them, how to relax and tolerate trauma reminders, how to identify negative thoughts, how to replace the negative thoughts with more helpful thoughts, how to resolve problems and learn safety skills.
An important aspect of TF-CBT is to provide the client with opportunities to discuss details of the trauma in a supportive and nurturing environment. One way that this is done is through a trauma narrative in which the client retells their traumatic experiences through writing or pictures in a therapeutic way. This allows the client’s brain to process traumatic memories and gain more helpful thoughts about the trauma. As time passes, the traumatic reminders begin to become less intense and more infrequent.
During the caregiver sessions, the therapist will teach the caregiver how to support the client in treatment as well as how to manage the symptoms of trauma. The therapist will provide the caregiver with a lot of resources and skills necessary to help their child cope. The caregiver will also have an opportunity to discuss their own feelings about their child’s traumatic experience and if needed be able to process their own trauma and how that impacts their child. The therapist will also prepare the caregiver on how to support their child when they share their trauma narrative in a conjoint session.
How effective is TF-CBT?
TF-CBT research has shown that nearly 80% of children experience a remission in symptoms after only 12 sessions. This amount of success in such a short amount of time really provides a lot of hope for the clients and their families.
What are the signs and symptoms of trauma in children/adolescents?
- Inability or unwillingness to recall or talk about trauma details
- Avoiding people, places or things that remind them of what happened
- Difficulty stopping thoughts about the trauma
- Startling easily
- Emotional and physical numbing
- Recalling physical sensations that occurred during trauma
- Difficulty staying still or fidgeting
- Sleeping routine is disturbed (not wanting to sleep alone, nightmares, waking up in the middle of the night)
- Rapid changes in mood
- Difficulty concentrating
- Low self esteem
- Inability to trust others
- Drug use
- Desire to hurt oneself or others
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The construction industry in Qatar has been expanding at a rapid pace in recent years, but a regional diplomatic crisis could greatly undermine the industry’s growth prospects.
The general economic outlook for the Eastern Europe region is improving, with growth momentum building. In terms of construction output, many countries in the region posted strong growth figures over the first five months of 2017, following sharp declines over 2016. These markets rely heavily on funds from the European Union (EU) to finance ongoing major infrastructure and other public projects. In 2016, such funds stalled, and many projects in the region were put on hold. Indeed, there was a halt in investment spending across much of Europe, as the 2014-2020 funding period was delayed significantly, and, generally, the release of funds was delayed until early 2017. The stoppage in public funds had a much wider impact; private construction projects were also delayed, and it weighed on the broader economy over the year.
Olti Gjomema, construction industry analyst at Timetric’s Construction Intelligence Center, presents Donald Trump, the builder along with some of his property investments.
An ongoing and potentially revolutionary innovation within construction is the growth of modular buildings. Modular buildings are defined as prefabricated structures consisting of multiple sections termed modules. Modular construction differs from traditional forms of construction due to the fact that module sections are completed offsite before being transported to the construction site, where they are then positioned into place.
Danny Richards, lead economist at Timetric’s Construction Intelligence Center, examines the potential positive effect Donald Trump’s surprise victory could have on the US construction sector.
Darren Hook, managing director of English Heritage Buildings, discusses Green Oak as the superior building material and why it is good for the environment.
The analysts at Timetric's Construction Intelligence Center report on the current state of the UK housing market, and what's to come.
There’s no doubt that for the idea of the Northern Powerhouse to become a reality we need better infrastructure in the North, and we need it fast. But how do we build the schools, houses, hospitals, rail stations and other buildings we need across the region quicker and cheaper, without sacrificing quality? John Edwards at Atkins Group looks at solutions.
One critically important, but perhaps under discussed, area of the Northern Powerhouse is energy. In particular, where will it be generated, what technologies will be used now and in the future and how will it be decarbonised? And most importantly, how will it be distributed effectively and efficiently across the Northern Powerhouse. Paul Yates at Atkins Group discusses. | <urn:uuid:02042443-969a-458f-87d7-c471f0f3ed5b> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.worldconstructionnetwork.com/Search?sector=Buildings&pageNumber=206&type=Opinion | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571502.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811194507-20220811224507-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.947871 | 532 | 1.609375 | 2 |
During the years leading up to World War II, the Third Reich in Nazi Germany seized land from Jews and Christians alike for the war effort. After the war ended, Germany was divided into sectors, with the Allies controlling the west and the Soviet Union the east. Land on the Allies’ side was given back to the original owners after 1946, but land in the east remained frozen until the Berlin Wall came down in 1989.Now, more than a half-century after the end of World War II, a land dispute case involving property seized by the Nazis is playing out in the Geography Department’s Applied GIScience (Geographic Information Systems) lab.
In the summer of 2007, Larry Cerf came to the lab to ask for assistance. His great-grandfather had owned a large amount of agricultural and industrial land surrounding Berlin. In the early 1930s, the Nazis confiscated the land for government use. The family fled to Switzerland and eventually settled in the United States.
In the early 1990s, Cerf started to search for proof of his family’s land ownership in Germany. What he found were hundreds of deeds and historic maps with connections to his relatives. The problem: He knew only the general area where the parcels of land were located. Fortunately, the St. Thomas Geography Department has many competent student researchers who seek out real-world problems such as this to improve their skills.
The Applied GIScience lab is a state-of-the-art mapping laboratory in John R. Roach Center for the Liberal Arts. It specializes in spatial research for a variety of disciplines. It can be used for almost anything ranging from business to conservation, or, in this case, courts of law.
To find where the Cerf family’s land was located, we needed to study the deeds in concert with historic maps. That provided a basic framework, but it still did not solve the problem of locating the land in modern time. In the GIS lab, we took satellite images from Google Earth of the area surrounding Berlin and associated them with real coordinates in the GIS software. With that we could take the historic deeds and reference them to the land as it stands today.
While it sounds easy, the project proved to be quite difficult. Some deeds dated as far back as 1863; the landscape of the towns has changed dramatically over time, making it difficult to find landmarks that still exist today. After many hours of work with the deeds, we finally were able to produce maps with accurate depictions of where the parcels currently are located. With these maps in hand, we calculated the areas of the parcels, allowing Cerf to connect them to parcels for which he had proof of confiscation.
Over the course of a year, Cerf sent us more historic maps and deeds and we associated them with actual areas using satellite images. We created multiple maps with area calculations and overlays of the deeds on satellite imagery. A big break came in fall 2008, when the German Supreme Court accepted his case [which has been delayed]. Because our maps could prove to be effective pieces of evidence for the case, he decided it would be beneficial for us to go to Germany ourselves and research the case in greater detail.
In late October, Cerf paid for us (Moen and Hoffman) to travel to Berlin for a week, where we searched for maps that could be useful. We went to archives outside of Berlin to search records for anything of relevance. Two historians working on his case met us there to help orient us and get us into the archives.
We filled our hotel room with big plots of maps of key areas that the historians found in their research. We pieced the maps together to get the whole picture. Eventually we came up with multiple maps that we thought could be useful in the GIS lab.
We spent most of our time in Berlin in an archive outside the city. There we had access to all the maps, building plans and deeds from the late 19th century to present. We pored over hundreds of documents trying to find relevant data that would be useful to map in GIS. We were able to find some very useful deeds that could be relevant but we could not be sure until we were back in the GIS lab. At the end of the week we had a few dozen documents and maps that we had copied or scanned to bring back to St. Paul.
We had spent many hours working with satellite images and felt as if we knew the land like the back of our hands. To actually walk on lands that we had spent so much time studying on paper was a very satisfying experience that brought a whole new understanding to our work.
When we returned, it was back to the lab to input the data into GIS. With a greater understanding of the case from our trip, we created a comprehensive map with multiple deeds over one satellite image. Using this base map, we created files that show how the land ownership has changed over the years, highlighting gaps that were unknown to us before. We hope these maps will be useful in court and that the land which has been disputed for more than 60 years will be returned to its rightful owners.
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Scientific Name : Nematobrycon palmeri
Common Names : Emperor Tetra, Rainbow Tetra
Emperor Tetra Care Level : Easy
Size : 1.5 inches (4.2 cm)
Water Parameters : pH 5 – 8.0 | Temperature : 72°F – 80°F (22°C – 27°C)
Lifespan : 3 – 5 years
Origin / Habitat : South America, Atrato and San Juan River basins.
Temperament / Behavior : Similar to other tetra species, they will do well with groups of 5 or more of them. One of the few that will be fine if kept in lower numbered groups though.
Emperor Tetra Breeding : Substratum egg scatters. Reported to spawn more frequently in heavily planted aquariums on the slightly acidic side. Remove the eggs so the parents don’t eat them.
Aquarium Size : 20 to 30 gallon recommended (schooling fish)
Emperor Tetra Tank Mates : Like other tetras they can be fin nippers. Keep them in schools to limit the aggression with other species.
Fish Disease : Freshwater Fish Disease
Diet / Foods : Feeds on worms and crustaceans in the wild (re: fishbase). A high quality micro pellet food like New Life Spectrum can be their primary diet. Bloodworms, blackworms and similar live/thawed foods will be good to supplement their diet.
Tank Region : Middle to bottom, can be quite active
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A veteran Hong Kong activist was arrested Friday days after announcing plans to protest the Beijing Winter Olympics outside government offices in the city.
South China Morning Post newspaper identified him as Koo Sze-yiu, saying he was picked up in the early morning at his home under a national security law.
Police confirmed they had arrested a 75-year-old man on suspicion of inciting subversion, but did not identify him. They also said that four other other people were brought back to the station for questioning.
Earlier this week, Koo sent a media announcement inviting coverage of a petition he planned to present on Friday at 10 a.m. in front of China’s Liaison Office — the agency representing the Chinese government in the nominally semi-autonomous enclave.
Koo said that China had pressed on with the Beijing Winter Games while ignoring “unjust” cases of imprisonment in Hong Kong.
“Don’t forget that human rights are being oppressed in Hong Kong!” he wrote in the announcement.
He said that authorities have abused the national security law to imprison dissidents or those who speak out against Beijing’s policies in the city.
Koo designed his media statement with interspersed bold and enlarged letters that read “Coffin Winter Olympics.”
Over 150 people have been arrested under Hong Kong’s national security law since it was implemented in June 2020 in response to massive pro-democracy protests. Koo had previously taken part in protests and carried a mock coffin outside China’s Liaison Office on Chinese National Day on Oct. 1.
He had been arrested and jailed several times after being convicted of taking part in unauthorized rallies and flag desecration.
The 2020 law criminalizes what it describes as secession, subversion, and other offenses against the state. Rights groups, foreign governments and activists have condemned the law for reversing the freedoms promised to Hong Kong when Britain handed it over to China in 1997.
Last year, some 47 activists were charged with conspiring to subvert state power under the national security law, following their participation in an unofficial primary election aimed at selecting legislature candidates for the pro-democracy camp.
Authorities claimed that the primary was subversion as some of the activists indicated that they would vote down major bills in the legislature that would force Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam to step down if the pro-democracy candidates won a majority.
Most of the city’s prominent pro-democracy activists are currently in jail or have fled overseas in fear of political persecution.
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Insurance Agent in Ontario- Why Insurance is Important?
When life is smooth, we don’t think about insurance, but Insurance is one of the most useful and powerful aspects of modern life. Leveling the costs of disaster, managing a steady flow of money, insurance not only for individuals but, ideally, for the community, the nations, and the world., Also the insurance allows people to save for impulsive life events popularly and efficiently, even when it’s not always managed properly by corporations or individuals, in general. Insurance, when it is well decided on and managed, is the definitive winning situation for everyone. If you are seeking Insurance agents in Ontario , there are lots of insurance agent are available that provide the insurance policies.
Insurance provides the safety net and also provide security. It is too easy telling yourself that disaster won’t ever befall you, or you won’t hit you hard, or that you are going to have the funds saved allowing you to deal with any upcoming crises. There is a well-known case about the Fully-Verified representatives who visited Canada on business purposes a couple of years ago and were surprised that their insurance was not enough for covering the inconvenience they’ve experienced. In insurance, the subsidy is also available for the cost of medical care, loss of damage to properties and death and more. In the meantime, while the money can “hold your place in line” to take your benefits in times of economic distress, it can also in turn aid in caring for your neighbors, which will assure a more stable, financially more strong community and the nation overall, keeping the lifelines of finances beating worldwide.
In the market, there are several types of insurance companies are available that provide coverage from the financial crises. An individual needs to check the benefits and insurance quotes, before availing the policy for him or herself. While comparing insurance policies, it can be noticed that the risk which can be quantified can theoretically be insured. Business insurance, for instance, it helps the businessmen to protect their business against the market risks. Health policies will provide the benefits of insurance to cover the cost of private medical treatments. Therefore, it will result in quicker health care from any authorized center. For securing life against any kind of accident, one can get causality insurance and much more. Therefore, it can be said that there are numerous benefits of insurance, some most common of them include the following:
- It relieves individuals from worries and anxieties. For instance, business is a positive incentive for one’s activities, as it allows businessmen to get on with their business. It also protects them against many forms of financial risks.
- Insurance helps in reducing any kind of loss. Today, insurance companies have a great deal of experience in risk management of all kinds. As a matter of fact, with the experience of many years, companies have found ways to minimize certain types of risks.
- The way the transaction of insurance is used, it provides the insurance company providers to put the money that it holds in the common pool. As a matter of fact, it does not directly use all the money which it collects as a premium. It holds the money until the policyholder suffers any kind of life loss. | <urn:uuid:07d076d2-a1d7-40eb-b05b-f2b0b6d7d748> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.insureincanada.ca/insurance-agent-in-ontario-why-insurance-is-important/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571869.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813021048-20220813051048-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.962783 | 666 | 1.59375 | 2 |
Dexmedetomidine is a drug that has recently started to be used which has sedative, analgesic and anxiolitic properties. It used in Intensive Care Units for patients with assisted mechanical ventilation, for some types of conscious sedations (the patient can open their eyes, respond to simple commands and cooperate with the nursing staff) and as a contributor to some procedures that require total intravenous anaesthesia (TIVA) as it reduces the need to use inhaled anaesthetics, sedatives and analgesics. It also has anxiolytic and sympatholytic effects, it provides neurovegetative protection and its cardiovascular and respiratory effects are dose-dependent, which makes them more predictable.
Due to demedetomidine’s sedative capacity which does not provoke respiratory depression, and its moderate analgesic effect, it is also used post-op for many patients.
Dr. J. B. Dyck is a recognised anaesthesiologist and researcher that has directed or collaborated on different clinical studies about dexmedetomidine, as well as having a large presence within medical literature. The pharmacokinetic model that carries his name, designed for the use of demedetomidine for target-controlled infusion (TCI), aims to guarantee an appropriate tissue concentration of the drug, whilst taking the patient’s physical characteristics into account.
The Dyck Model for dexmedetomidine in arcomed Chroma pumps
The Dyck model is especially useful for neuroanesthesia, as in many cases it requires that the patient is conscious to some extent during neurosurgical operations because they must be able to respond to stimuli or obey commands from the neurosurgeon. The arcomed Chroma infusion pumps are the only ones on the market that include this pharmacokinetic model, as well as many other models for different drugs (propofol, fentanyl, remifentanyl, midazolam, etc…) for TCI and total intravenous anaesthesia (TIVA) applications.
At arcomed we are always at the forefront of the different applications of intravenous drug infusion, continuously incorporating improvements that, like the Dyck model, facilitate the work of the medical professionals and provide more safety and comfort for the patient.
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In December 2008, snowmobilers spot two abandoned horses high in the Canadian Rockies. Starving and frostbitten, the horses have trampled the ten-foot-deep snow into a narrow white prison. Those who reach them bring hay but also a gun, in case the horses are too far gone. A glint of life in the horses’ eyes earns them the hay.
The harrowing yet inspiring story of their near impossible rescue — involving the volunteer efforts of an entire village, first the excavation of a trench six feet deep and over 3280 feet long, and then a nearly 20 mile descent at negative 40 degrees — is sure to be read in one breathless sitting. | <urn:uuid:1df9163f-a655-46dd-b546-1665e92aee5d> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.dacapopress.com/titles/birgit-stutz/the-rescue-of-belle-and-sundance/9780306821011/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571869.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813021048-20220813051048-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.941698 | 139 | 1.851563 | 2 |
Wacquant, L. J., & Wilson, W. J. (1989). The cost of racial and class exclusion in the inner city. The Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, 501(1), 8-25. [18 pages]
According to Wacquant and Wilson, what are the main structural shifts that explain the marginalization of black communities? [RC]
What is Wacquant and Wilson’s definition of a “process of hyperghettoization”?
In Wacquant and Wilson’s account, what is the “class structure” of ghetto neighborhoods?
According to Wacquant and Wilson, what is the relationship between joblessness and expectations in ghetto neighborhoods?
According to Wacquant and Wilson’s data, what is the structure of social capital of residents of ghetto neighborhoods? [RC]
Massey, D. S., & Denton, N. A. (1993). American apartheid: Segregation and the making of the underclass. Cambridge: Harvard University Press. 17-59 [43 pages]
According to Massey and Denton’s data, what was the level black-white segregation in northern cities around 1860? [RC]
From Massey and Denton’s point of view, what were the wo developments that help explain the creation of ghettos after 1900? [RC]
Following Massey and Denton, in which ways ethnic enclaves were different from black ghettos?
Why do Massey and Denton suggest that ghetto acquired a “class gradient” during the 1920s and 1930s?increasing their share of the population as one moved from the core toward the periphery of the ghetto.” (p. 39)
According to Massey and Denton, what was the role of the Home Owners’ Loan Corporation (HOLC) in the reproduction of racial segregation during the 1930s and 1940s? [RC]
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The Team-Based Approach to Health Care
It shouldn't take extreme measures to get caregivers to work in a coordinated fashion, but the unusual experience of a physician's mother demonstrates that it can be done.
In an article in Academic Medicine, Steven L. Kanter, MD, describes how an unusual experience his mother had as a hospital patient helped spur a concerted effort to improve team-based care.
The need for interdisciplinary care is increasingly becoming recognized as essential if we want to improve health care outcomes and reduce costs.
In his article, Dr. Kanter tells of the frustration his mother experienced getting pain medication while hospitalized and how a confused call she made to 911 in the middle of the night prompted her formerly disorganized caregivers to work in a coordinated fashion. Although the situation he describes occurred in a hospital, many community pharmacists could offer their own stories of how better coordinated care processes would help produce better patient care experiences.
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WASHINGTON – Commercial red meat production declined in June to 4.02 billion lbs., a 5 percent decline from the 4.22 billion lbs. produced in June 2011, according to data from the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) of the US Department of Agriculture.
Beef production, at 2.25 billion lbs., was 5 percent below the previous year, NASS said. Cattle slaughter was down 8 percent to 2.87 million head compared to June 2011. The average live weight increased 28 lbs. from the previous year, at 1,290 lbs.
Veal production retreated 20 percent to 8.9 million lbs. Calf slaughter totaled 56,000 head, down 23 percent from June 2011. The average live weight rose 4 lbs. from last 2011 to 270 lbs.
Pork production totaled 1.75 billion lbs., down 4 percent from the year-ago period. Hog slaughter totaled 8.55 million head, down 4 percent from June 2011. The average live weight increased 1 lb. from the previous year, at 274 lbs.
Lamb and mutton production, at 12.4 million lbs., was down 1 percent from June 2011, according to NASS. Sheep slaughter totaled 168,900 head, 8 percent below June 2011. The average live weight was 147 lbs., up 10 lbs. from June a year ago.
January to June 2012 commercial red meat production increased slightly to 24.3 billion lbs. Accumulated beef production declined 2 percent from 2011. Veal was down 9 percent, pork was up 3 percent from last year, and lamb and mutton production increased 2 percent, NASS said.
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According to the CONAPOthe gross birth rate in the Mexican Republic during 2021 was 16.55%.
Grupo “Intocable” has around 6,029,343 monthly listeners on Spotify.
The live version of Fuerte No Soy has more than 42 million views on YouTube.
Dr. Alejandro Martinez Cavazos is a doctor with a specialty in gynecology and obstetrics who, while in surgery, enjoys putting on music from the untouchable group to set the mood for his work during childbirth.
according to some studies it is suggested that music can be relaxing and help people focus. According to Dr. Masha Godkin of the North Central Universitymusic activates both the left and right brain at the same time, activating both hemispheres can maximize learning and improve memory.
On the other hand, Tram Nguyen’s study which is part of Cambridge Brain Sciences and his study Psychomusicology: Music, Mind, and Brain, indicates that memory was better when listening to low-arousal negative music and worse when listening to high-arousal negative music.
However, according to the study, compared to silence, background music had no effect for some participants or significantly impeded memory performance.
For Dr. Alejandro Martinez Cavazos, the best way to bring babies into the world is by listening to the music of the Intocable group, who recognized him during a concert for his hard work and thanked him for listening to their music for the birth of new lives.
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Privacy and cybersecurity issues impact every aspect of our lives – home, work, travel, education, health and medical records – to name but a few. On a weekly basis Pete Weiss highlights articles and information that focus on the increasingly complex and wide ranging ways technology is used to compromise and diminish our privacy and online security, often without our situational awareness. Four highlights from this week: Cyber insurance price hike hits local governments hard; New York Counties to Get Free Services to Better Defend Against Cyberattacks; Why emergency calls sometimes can’t get through; and A Rogues’ Gallery of Robocallers.
Author and blogger Dave Pollard addresses the incendiary global war of lies vs. truth, reminiscent of the MAD Magazine cartoon Spy Vs. Spy for those who of us who can recall the scenarios they played which remain eerily prescient. Pollard posits the most effective way to win and retain political power is by seizing the hearts and minds of citizens through a mix of propaganda, mis- and disinformation, and censorship. He continues, this is especially true now, living with a ubiquitous and unceasing firehose of often-conflicting information, and exploitative for-profit “social” media controlled by a handful of dimwitted and unstable western oligarchs.
Rick Anderson is University Librarian at Brigham Young University. His commentary addresses timely, thoughtful and critical conversations and knowledge sharing around the issues of censorship, book banning, library ethics and professional responsibility across communities.
The goal of this paper by Andrew Pittman, MSU Law-3L, is a call for a new strategy on cybersecurity. Pittman’s paper begins with real life incidents of cybercrime attacks on critical infrastructures abroad and in the U.S. Second, it defines what is offensive cybersecurity vs defensive cybersecurity and the U.S. strategies. Third, it explores the potential reasoning behind the discrepancy and some lasting effects. Finally, it explores the pre-mentioned combination of solutions to implement a more defensive approach on cybersecurity.
Ed Summers, librarian, metadata expert, teacher, and computational expert, delivers an insighful lesson on the Persistent Uniform Resource Locator. PURLs were developed to make URLs more resilient and persistent over time. You could put a PURL into a catalog record and if the URL it pointed to needed to change you changed the redirect on the PURL server, and all the places that pointed to the PURL didn’t need to change. It was a beautifully simple idea, and has influenced other approaches like DOI and Handle. But this simplicity depends on a commitment to keeping the PURL up to date.
Librarians, researchers, journalists, teachers and students are continually confronted with what can be described as a kind of information miasma when using online sites, databases, resources, images and social media. No sector or discipline is immune to misinformation, disinformation, hoaxes, lack of data quality, and biased research. This guide by Marcus Zillman highlights actionable resources to evaluate and identify online malfeasance, as well as sources to verify information and data quality that is critical to our professions. These two efforts often intersect, and require vigilance and continuing education respective to effectively confronting the challenges they present.
Privacy and security issues impact every aspect of our lives – home, work, travel, education, health and medical records – to name but a few. On a weekly basis Pete Weiss highlights articles and information that focus on the increasingly complex and wide ranging ways technology is used to compromise and diminish our privacy and security, often without our situational awareness. Five highlights from this week: An introduction to U.S. data compliance laws; Companies ditching VPNs for zero trust architectures to secure hybrid workplaces; Research finds US adults have context-specific views on biometric technology use; Apple iOS privacy settings to change now; and Mozilla has released a new platform for privacy-focused email communications.
Trump wants the National Archives to keep his papers away from investigators – post-Watergate laws and executive orders may not let him
Professor Shannon Bow O’Brien is a presidency scholar who focuses upon rhetoric. She discusses how the National Archives usually goes on with its work with little attention, but that is now at the center of a political fight about the public’s access to the papers of former President Donald Trump.
Data privacy laws in the US protect profit but prevent sharing data for public good – people want the opposite
Cason Schmit, Brian N. Larson and Hye-Chung Kum are faculty at the school of public health and the law school at Texas A&M University with expertise in health information regulation, data science and online contracts. U.S. data protection laws often widely permit using data for profit but are more restrictive of socially beneficial uses. They wanted to ask a simple question: Do U.S. privacy laws actually protect data in the ways that Americans want? Using a national survey, we found that the public’s preferences are inconsistent with the restrictions imposed by U.S. privacy laws.
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Last year, reports about the slow performance of older iPhone models broke out, prompting speculations and conspiracy theories about the sudden changes. Reddit users first highlighted the speed problem, contemplating about its possible causes.
Apps take longer than usual to load, and speakers are less loud. Other observable changes include lower frame rates while scrolling, backlight dimming. Apps refreshing in the background require reloading upon launch, and in extreme cases, camera flash will be disabled as visible in the camera UI.
Some changes may not be noticeable for some users, but the furore has brought the issue to the fore, fueling a plethora of misinformation and accusations. Many theorize that the tech giant itself is largely involved, that the move to slow down the performance of older iPhone models is deliberate.
Some even go as far as saying that the motive is to convince users to switch to newer iPhone models. The uproar is understandable since Apple prides itself in providing the best user experience.
Indeed, it is a murky business of pure speculations and diverse claims, but what do the tech experts say? We have asked more than a dozen leading specialists about their opinions. Read on if you want to know whether Apple deliberately slowed down the performance of older iPhones.
After you finish reading, you can form your own judgment and make up your own mind. Keeping yourself updated about the happenings in the world of technology can enlighten you about pressing issues you experience yourself and avoid the unnecessary jumping to conclusions.
Jeffrey Mincey, Bohemian Boomer
“Yes, Apple has admitted to slowing down certain older iPhones to prevent performance issues as batteries aged. Apple did the right thing but should have been more open and transparent about the change. Any consideration of Apple ‘throttling’ iPhones to give customers an incentive to upgrade goes against Apple’s history of making iOS upgrades available on many older models; far more than Android OS. Think about what those upgrades mean to customers.”
About Jeffrey Mincey
Jeffrey Mincey’s passion is his family and the Mac. Sometimes forgetting which comes first, he makes a living using the Mac and PCs which helps his family do all that they love. That is why he together with his wife, Jesse, created Bohemian Boomer
For five years Jeffrey has been a staff writer for the popular Mac review site, Mac360. That association has given him a wonderful opportunity to review the best (and worst) of Mac applications
Benny Ling, Apple Talk
“Apple definitely slowed down older iPhones, saying as much in a series of public statements and support articles published to customers. From what I’ve read, it seems they slowed down older iPhones with chemically-aged batteries for the right reasons, even if they went about it the wrong way. Whether you think slower devices is better than the ones which operate at full performance but have a chance to shut down unexpectedly is up to you, which is probably why Apple will release iOS 11.3 in the not-too-distant future allowing iPhone owners to choose between the two.”
About Benny Ling
Benny is a Mac and PC enthusiast, uber-geek extraordinaire, all-around nice guy, keyboard warrior, and most definitely an introvert. He used to write for a little site called MacTalk, as well as a similar site called NZMac. Benny now manages and writes for AppleTalk Australia.
David Mark, Loop Insight
“I believe Apple throttled the performance to keep a specific set of iPhones from crashing in a specific set of circumstances. I think their goal was in service of the customer. Slowing down the processor placed less demand on the battery, extending the phone’s life as the battery started to die.” Was this intentional? I believe that is the case. But a better question is, did Apple do this to try to urge a user to buy a new iPhone. I feel certain that was never the case. If Apple was guilty of anything, it was a lack of communication about what they were doing
About David Mark
Dave is an author, developer, and entrepreneur. He’s written more than 30 books, including The Mac Programming Primer series, Ultimate Mac Programming, Learn C on the Mac, and Beginning iPhone Development.
Dave bought his first Mac back in 1984 and has never looked back. He worked at Metrowerks, purveyors of the finest black T-shirts and development tools, helped start MartianCraft, Kiddar, and SpiderWorks.
Ian Fuchs, MacTrast
“If devices showed abnormal battery performance, they may be subject to overall reduced speed to provide a more consistent experience. I believe that Apple had every intention of doing this to provide a more satisfying experience to iPhone owners, but their poor initial communication resulted in a large number of inflammatory comments about the matter. I do not believe this was done in any sort of effort to encourage upgrading, but instead to help extend the life of older phones for those that aren’t ready to upgrade .”
About Ian Fuchs
Ian, Senior Review Editor at MacTrast, has been an Apple enthusiast for years, starting in 2000 with an iMac and iMovie. In college, Ian developed skills and further interest in all things Apple. Ian’s expanding skill set increased his love for Apple’s products. Now the owner of an iPad Air 2, iPad mini, iPhone 6S Plus, Apple TV, MacBook, MacBook Pro, numerous iPods, and a classic G5 Mac Pro, he is “pretty familiar” with Apple’s products. Ian resides in Chicago, works as a Programmer & Systems Analyst at a college, loves his dog more than probably normal, spends most of his free time with his wife and plays various instruments (drums, guitar, piano, trumpet)
Jignesh Padhiyar, iGeeksBlog
“Yes, I believe that Apple deliberately throttled the performance of the older iPhones. But, the tech giant did so to prevent the smartphones from unexpected rebooting and manage power efficiently. It would be absolutely idiotic even to assume that the Cupertino-based company slowed down the older iPhones to force users to upgrade to the newer iPhones. Come on….Apple is too big a brand to even think that! All those who are calling for the heads of the iPhone maker and accusing the company to have cheated upon the users are desperately trying to malign its unparalleled reputation. They are either too jealous or cynic to distinguish between black and white! We wish Apple had been just a bit clearer on the battery slowdown issue—right from the ball one!”
About Jignesh Padhiyar
Endowed with the keen eye and huge passion for sharing info as well as killer hacks that set netizens on frenzy, Jignesh Padhiyar has come to be recognized as a new-age blogger. Mr. Padhiyar’s approach to blogging is beyond the usual lines and entirely rests on what appeals to readers and lateral thoughts.
When he is not exploring the web, discovering the cool tips in apps, you may either find him playing badminton or chess.
Christian Boyce, Christian Boyce
“Yes, I do think that Apple deliberately slowed down the performance of the older iPhones, but they did it to help users, not to chase them into purchasing new iPhones. Older iPhones have older batteries, and older batteries don’t perform the way they did when they were once new. Apple realized that older batteries (under some circumstances— that is, under heavy loads) would not be able to deliver the power needed, so they slowed the phones down— when they thought they had to— in order to keep the phones from shutting down altogether. Apple’s goal with the performance reductions was to extend the lives of older iPhones, not to get people to buy new ones. The fact that Apple has reduced the price of the battery replacement to $29 serves to emphasize the idea that Apple is really, really trying to make it easy for you to stretch the life of your iPhone— and to maintain peak performance.”
About Christian Boyce
Christian Boyce is an iPhone consultant, as well as an author of Mac-related how-to books. He started his business in 1987, three years after the introduction of the original Macintosh computer— and twenty years BEFORE the introduction of the original iPhone. His customers include art departments, designers, small businesses, and individuals wanting to learn how to use their Apple devices better and faster. Mr. Boyce resides in Santa Monica, California.
Adam Rosen, Vintage Mac Museum
“The short answer is no, I don’t think Apple deliberately slows down the performance of older iPhones But the situation is more complicated than that. Each newer iOS version tends to use more resources than its predecessor, which puts a greater strain on the hardware. The same thing happens with desktops and laptops. Without some upgrade to the hardware, a newer OS version will often run pokier than an older version. As the years go on, small changes add up. Apple tries to mitigate these effects by disabling performance throttling features. And as we’ve learned, old batteries cause problems themselves – with all computing devices.”
About Adam Rosen
Adam Rosen is an IT consultant specializing in Apple Macintosh systems new and old, and curator of the Vintage Mac Museum. He has over 30 years of experience on the platform and lives in Boston with two cats and many Macs. He also enjoys a good libation.
Marty Yawnick, Life in Lofi
“Not really. Each new iPhone usually gets a significantly faster processor than the previous iPhones. My iPhone 6s Plus – still a pretty beefy device – is glacially slow compared to the speed of the new iPhone X. Personally, I think the problem is that Apple is just too generous with the older devices that each new iOS supports. Just because an OS can run on an older iPhone, doesn’t mean it always should. I think while beta testing iOS upgrades, they should keep real world usage of older devices in mind. If those devices bog down and run slow, the device should not be supported. I really believe that it’s not planned obsolescence. I really believe it’s nothing sinister on the part of Apple. I just think that’s the life cycle of old hardware, whether it’s a computer, and iPad, or an iPhone.”
About Marty Yawnick
Marty Yawnick is the creator and publisher of LifeInLoFi.com, one of the original iPhoneography blogs. He is also a self-employed graphic designer in the Fort Worth/Dallas Metroplex as well as an avid Rangers baseball, Chicago Cubs, Packers and Highbury Arsenal fan. In addition to capturing random moments with whatever camera is close by (usually his iPhone), his other interests include coffee, Pink Floyd, film, music, and traveling in seats 5E and 5F with his fiancé. If you’re wondering where he’s been lately, Marty is currently working on a project about Pink Floyd The Wall, which you can check out at TheWallComplete.com.
Lloyd Chamber, DigLloyd
“One need not over-analyze this issue—it boils down to one this: The most rational approach to a real issue (degraded battery performance over time) is when and how to communicate the solution and when to release the solution. Apple’s mistake was twofold:
(1) It did not clearly announce the aging-battery life issue and effects months before enacting mitigating software changes.
(2) Apple implemented aging battery mitigations before implementing software control over it, so that anyone with time on their hands could just turn it off instead of having a few beers and talking about class-action lawsuits.
With millions of users, software changes are bound to cause problems for someone. That coupled with “no good deed goes unpunished” can only lead to headaches for users and Apple alike. The solution as with all other Apple goofs, is to communicate changes well in advance, and to ship changes only when thoroughly tested and with a “kill switch” for things like this that might go awry for some users— or at least to deflect grumpy irrational users.”
About Lloyd Chambers
Lloyd’s eponymous diglloyd.com website publishes a popular blog and a wide variety of articles and guides geared towards professional and advanced photographers. Lloyd’s print articles may be found in Photo Technique magazine. He also runs Macintosh Performance Guide, which he gives the most sage advice on selecting and configuring a Mac, especially for photographers.
Asides from being a photographer and a computer expert, Lloyd is also an avid cyclist.
Steve Hildreth, MacPrices
“Apple has stated that their intention was to allow iPhones to operate as close to normal as possible with a depleted battery, with minimal shutdowns and freezes. This makes sense from an engineering standpoint, especially if the speed of an iPhone relies partially on battery power. Unfortunately, in this case, it appears that their engineering sense backfired from a marketing standpoint. Giving users the option of manually changing this setting is a good solution.”
About Steve Hildreth
Steve Hildreth is a publisher, webmaster, & editor-in-chief of MacPrices.net. Steve is a registered Apple Developer Connection Member and has been writing for MacPrices since 1998.
Jim Martin, Tech Advisor
“There’s empirical evidence that iPhones become slower as they get older. Whether that’s done by actual throttling of performance to maintain battery life or because the older hardware simply cannot cope with the demands of the new software, iPhones running the latest version of iOS can be less responsive than when they were new. Unfortunately owners largely have no choice but to update to the latest software as Apple regularly ends support for features and apps on older versions of iOS. Some people therefore feel they’re being forced into upgrading to newer hardware.”
About Jim Martin
Jim is editor of Tech Advisor and has been testing and reviewing products for almost 20 years. These days he covers smart home, drones, laptops, tablets, gadgets, Windows, iOS, dash cams and storage. Jim is also a petrolhead and connoisseur of fine beers.
Oliver Drobnik, Cocoanetics
“Apple was having the problem that iPhones with older batteries shut down under load, while the battery gauge showed that it was still 30% or more charged. I was hit by this myself multiple times listening to podcasts (over cellular), on bluetooth headphones while it relatively cold outside.
So Apple decided to throttle devices meeting certain conditions to avoid this unfortunate shutdown. Apple solved the issue as they always do: They gather a lot of data, “captured” iPhones that were being sent in by people like me to have an AppleCare exchange for this reason, and then they devised a technical solution that would limit the number of shutdowns.
What they didn’t do is to properly communicate their conclusions and decided upon solution, maybe hoping that most people would move on to newer phones and thus the problem going away by itself. When somebody noticed that their iPhone suddenly performed like new, after having gotten a new battery, the whole story came to light.
Since we cannot do anything about Lithium-ion batteries having a limited life span and Apple decided to not have user-replaceable batteries, there need to be several things happening.
First, users need to be made aware right from the start that they can only charge their new iPhone a limited number of times.
Second, when batteries have reached the end of their useful life the user should be asked whether they want to continue to use it at degraded performance, get an inexpensive replacement battery or get a discount for trading in their phones (so that the battery can be recycled)
Apple seems to be doing all of this now. My opinion is that it should not have needed such a media uproar for them to being proactive in that regard. By waiting until “somebody complained“ the damage is now done that people tend to think Apple was doing it intentionally, to avoid service costs (from people calling AppleCare and getting devices replaced) and to leave this thorn in peoples side that might cause them to upgrade to new devices sooner.”
About Oliver Drobnik
Oliver Drobnik has been developing on Apple platforms since the first SDK was released at 2008. At the end of 2009 he turned full time developer and started his blog Cocoanetics.com. Besides doing mostly contract work for several international clients, he wrote Barcodes with iOS published by Manning. He loves to share his love for Swift by speaking at conferences. At the moment he is kept very busy by his growing family and building his first house.
Anthony Caruana, Macworld Australia
“The real question isn’t whether they did. The question to ask is whether they were right to do so without letting customers know. When we think about performance, there are several dimensions. Processor speed is just one metric. There’s also network speed, how quickly data can be read and written to storage,and the performance of the display and battery life. All of those things are balanced and traded off against each other. qSo, what we really need consider is whether slower overall system performance is a price with paying for longer battery life and if Apple was acting reasonably to their customers in slowing devices with older batteries down in order to preserve the experience of longer battery life. In my view, the decision should have been left to users – which is what Apple will be doing with a forthcoming update to iOS.”
About Anthony Caruana
Anthony is an editor at Australian Macworld, but he has also contributed to many other publications. He appears on radio regularly but he has also appeared on A Current Affair, Today Tonight, The Project, The Business and other national TV shows.
Dan Moren, Six Colors
“Apple has acknowledged that its system which aims to preserve battery life can have an adverse performance impact on affected devices. Even though its intent—to prevent devices from shutting down suddenly under heavy load—was good, the company should have been more transparent about what it was doing in the first place.”
About Dan Moren
Dan Moren is a freelance technology journalist, prolific podcaster, and author of the sci-fi novel, “The Caledonian Gambit”. He’s been covering Apple for more than a decade and formerly served as a senior editor at Macworld.
Ric Molina, Mac Gamer HQ
“As much as I like conspiracy theories, especially those where “the man” wants to take advantage of us, I don’t think Apple did this in bad faith. Perhaps slowing down a phone could convince a few buyers to get a new iPhone, but I’d like to believe Apple has enough cash, earnings, and profits to not even imagine using shady tactics like that. But to answer your question, I do think they deliberately slowed down performance on some of the older iPhones. However, I believe they did it for the reasons they publicly explained: to prevent malfunction and devices unexpectedly shutting down. Their explanation makes complete sense. As battery life declines, performance declines too, and the only thing Apple can do to prevent embarrassing malfunctions is to throttle the few devices they have identified as critical in that regard. They should learn from this though, and try to be a little more transparent for a change.”
About Ric Molina
Ric Molina is a regular guy in his early thirties who decided to get his first Mac a few years ago. Like many, he grew up playing video games and was bummed to hear it would be difficult on a Mac. Ric realized it was a pain to find good Mac games not because they were rare, but because no one ever talked about them. Thus, he created Mac Gamer HQ in October 2012. Ric has been covering Mac gaming for the last 6 years and his work has been recognized and featured by some of the biggest tech outlets in the world, such as TechCrunch, Apple Insider, The Loop, Mac Rumors, iMore, Cult of Mac, 9to5Mac and more. | <urn:uuid:fa79695f-a8c0-425c-88cf-7886c61534a2> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://blog.macfixit.com.au/2018/04/11/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572021.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814083156-20220814113156-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.964574 | 4,219 | 1.554688 | 2 |
By: Camille NEDELEC | Florence GAILLARD
Sixty years ago, Algeria won its independence after a brutal war with France. There is plenty of documentation on the 1954-1962 Algerian War, but one topic remains extremely taboo: the systemic rape of Algerian women by French soldiers during the conflict.
Survivors have yet to see justice, and time is running out. FRANCE 24’s Florence Gaillard reports.
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A Wonder to Behold
At 277 miles long, 3,000 to 6,000 feet deep and four to eighteen miles wide, the Grand Canyon is one of the only natural features on the earth’s surface that can be seen from space! Not to mention, it’s one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and the only one in North America! This is surely an incredible display of our awesome God’s power, grandeur and creativity.
“Grand Canyon is a puzzle, a mystery, an enigma. It appears to have been carved through an uplifted plateau, ignores fault lines, may have been born by a river that once flowed the other way, is possibly quite old or quite young - or both - and is set within a more mature landscape.”
Creation Scientists don’t need to dream up ways to account for millions of years of eroded sentiment, or water flowing uphill, because our understanding of the past, according to God’s Word, is what informs us of the present. God said in Genesis 6:17, “Behold, I, even I, do bring a flood of waters upon the earth,” so we take Him at His word and find clear evidence to support what He said. We know from Genesis that when the flood water receded that the mountains rose and the valleys sank (Psalm 104: 5-9). Therefore we can reasonably assume that the flood waters would have flowed off of the rising Kaibab Plateau which would account for the 100,000 cubic miles of rock layer that eroded from the canyon rim. As the flood water flow slowed down and naturally narrowed it would have carved an initial channel. As the plateau rose the receding floodwaters to the east would have been held back, thus creating massive natural dams. When we consider the addition of post flood-rainfall and its effect on the dams, we can conclude that the natural channels would have overflowed and an unimaginable amount of water over a limited period of time would have carved out the Grand Canyon.
Do we have any observable evidence for rapid canyon formation in nature?
A canyon was carved in a matter of hours after Mount St. Helens eruption[/caption] Yes! The most recent and related evidence for rapid canyon formation occurred on May 18th 1980. On that day Mount St. Helens erupted and the mighty mudflow created from the massive explosion formed a 100 foot deep by 100 foot wide “Little Grand Canyon” in less than a matter of hours. If it wasn’t for the fact that this canyon’s creation was actually observed, it is likely that evolutionists would have claimed it to be millions of years old.
What Does the Evidence Show?
The evidence here shows that not only is a catastrophic event a logical conclusion for the formation of the Grand Canyon, but it is also aligned with, and a reasonable outcome of the aftereffects of what the Bible describes as Noah’s flood. Even recently, some secular geologists have come to the same conclusion that the Grand Canyon was formed by an enormous amount of water over a small period of time. A parting thought to consider… we’ve seen through scientific observation a canyon forming quickly with a lot of water and a little time, but never a little water over a long period of time.
When and How Did the Grand Canyon Form – Answers in Genesis, 2014
"USA 09847 Grand Canyon Luca Galuzzi 2007" by I, Luca Galuzzi. Licensed under CC BY-SA 2.5 via Wikimedia Commons
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The future of our oceans is unmanned
Blog written by: Ioseba Tena, Global Business Manager – Marine Robotic Systems, Sonardyne International Ltd.
Google cars, Amazon drones, Uber self-driving taxis, pilot-less trains. Proof, if needed, that the age of the robot is finally upon us. They may not look human; they may not be sitting next to us, but given the staggering advancements being made on almost a daily basis, it will be a case of when, not if.
For those of us working in technical industries, it is no surprise that robots are becoming common tools accessible to all. In the marine industry, Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) have been used for decades. ROVs changed the game, making it possible to reach untapped oil reservoirs in thousands of metres of water, work around the clock and remove the risk of sending divers to work. More recently, Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) have also established themselves. World navies use them, for example, to help with the difficult and dangerous task of finding and disposing of underwater mines. All the signs indicate that these systems are becoming more widely accepted and with mission endurances increasing all the time, their use is expected grow.
However, unlike consumer operated drones, these marine platforms require a team of highly trained specialists to operate them and operations must be run from vessels that have been specially adapted to look after them. And that means only one thing – $$$$$. But high running costs are a problem that many developers are starting to tackle. They are working to make the platforms more accessible, to simplify the work of the operator, to build systems capable of taking care of themselves.
Just as the consumer world is coming to terms with sharing the roads with driverless cars and packages that deliver themselves, wider acceptance of marine robotic systems comes down to trust. Can we trust that the robots that we produce will do what we want them to do?
Trust has to be earned
In the maritime domain, just as in life in general, trust is hard earned. Often, robots are working in inhospitable and remote environments. You need, and want, to trust that your robot is doing the right thing, but you are not there with it, guiding each of its decisions and actions. In the case of a ROV, your robotic platform may be operating at thousands of metres of depth controlled via a tether and a human pilot in the chair. In the case of a tether-less AUV, it will be working through an acoustic link and may not even be able to take simple, direct instructions. Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs) often operate ‘over the horizon’ or thousands of nautical miles from your office controlled by satellite communications. Regardless of which platform you use, and your concept of operations, the bottom line is that you need to trust it by building a track record of success.
How do you do this when taking your first steps with a new robot? We take baby steps. We monitor it, we communicate with it and we take control. Soon we will become more aware of how the robot behaves and we will settle into a pattern of operations which are predictable and which we can trust.
Shell Ocean Discovery XPRIZE sets the bar
It’s important that we make this work happen. As of today, only 5% of our planet has been explored yet it provides 50% of our oxygen. In fact, we know more about the surface of Mars than we know about the Earth’s ocean bottom. Initiatives like the Shell Ocean Discovery XPRIZE recognises that more needs to be done and it has set out a challenge to develop robotic systems that will launch from the shore or the air and will be able to carry out very accurate surveys and inspections of the seafloor.
How do we interact with these robots? Helping to monitor, communicate and control our robots requires a lot of effort. To do so we must solve challenges thrown at us by the environment. Underwater, everything is complicated by the fact that electromagnetic waves dissipate quickly meaning we can’t make use of the GPS technology that’s in every smart phone to localise our submerged robots. Video monitoring is also limited to tens of metres in exceptional circumstances when the water is clear. Where is my robot? What’s around it? What will it need to do next? These simple questions can’t be answered by using tools developed for autonomous cars or drones. Instead we have to use sound to communicate and explore over long distances.
Depth in sound
This is where we come in. We are industry leading when it comes to providing tools to help ROVs and their operators find their way. We are helping AUVs too – both to find their way and communicate large volumes of data over significant distances without a physical link. And we can even help your USV track and command an AUV – effectively a robot controlling a robot!
During 2017 and beyond, I hope to shine the spotlight on some of these tools. How and where they are built. I also want to get behind the mind of the developers. What were they thinking when they designed them? What challenges did they face?
And of course, I plan to explore how they are being used. Follow my blog as we take a journey to help us understand the technology. Get in touch any time
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Kaj Franck (1911-1989)
Blown-moulded glass, modelled with heat
Gift of Tauno Tarna, 2013
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For Iitalla and afterwards for Nuurtarjärvi, Kaj Franck designed utilitarian sets and decorative productions, which were often in small series, with minimalist lines. His conception of the object, between craft and design, makes him one of the most iconic figures of Scandinavian design.
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When Akash Mattu was growing up, his family had close friends who were architects.
While spending time with them, he learned about the different aspects of the construction industry. This experience, combined with living in India for one year and being part of the ACE (Architecture, Construction Management and Engineering) Mentor Program, drew Mattu to architecture.
“These really opened my eyes to the profound impacts of architecture, from combating social issues like poverty and social equity to creating physical, tangible, beautiful additions to our built environment,” he said.
Mattu was attracted to College of DuPage for its affordability and robust Architecture program.
“I knew there were pre-existing transfer agreements with well-known universities like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) and Illinois Institute of Technology, which were on my radar as a soon-to-be high school graduate,” he said. “While touring the facilities, I was also surprised and excited to see the spaces and the professors were excellent.
“COD was instrumental in terms of personal and educational goals. I knew going into the Architecture program that I wanted to transfer to UIUC, and for me, the program was perfect. My second-year professor, Mark Pearson, is a graduate from the UIUC Architecture program and structures the classes similar to UIUC.”
After earning his Associate in Applied Science degree in Pre-Architecture Technology, Mattu transferred to UIUC and is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Architecture, with a minor in Sustainability, Energy and Environment. He also works for a residential designer in Park Ridge and an architecture publication company.
During spring 2021, he is attending the Illinois School of Architecture’s Chicago Studio, a semester-long residential immersion in the Chicago architectural scene typically exclusive to graduate students.
“The Chicago Studio is a graduate-level course that looks at different sites in the Chicago area. For this semester, the project is looking at Woodlawn and how to reintroduce density and community in the area,” he said. “Chicago’s street grid is laid out so that there are main streets and minor streets. One of the main streets, 63rd Street, runs through Woodlawn but because of disinvestment and governmental interventions, the 63rd Street corridor is not as beautiful as it once was. Our project is to work with the community and local developers to create a masterplan for the 63rd Street corridor as well as pursue our individual design projects.”
Mattu’s career goals include becoming a licensed practicing architect and entering the real estate development sector.
“There’s a huge variety of problems that architects can address, but the people who have the real power to change the construction industry are the developers. I hope to provide real estate professionals an insight into why social equity as well as sustainability should be incorporated into their projects and how to create buildings with positive impacts on the surrounding communities.”
Mattu cannot stress enough how well the Architecture program at COD prepared him for transfer and his future career.
“All of the transfers from my cohort have done really well at whatever school they attended after COD. If you give the program your all, you really start to understand how well the program is structured when you transfer,” he said. “Get out of your comfort zone! You’d be surprised to see how much you can grow as an individual doing things in which you aren’t well-versed. It also makes you that much more of a well-rounded person, which prospective employers love seeing.
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After a very uncertain two years, it's natural that planning for the future may feel really tough for young people. On our online community for teens, we've been hearing from young people about how a lot of them are struggling a bit with motivation, or feeling really worried about their future plans.
We've put together some resources here that may be helpful for any parents and carers who are looking for ways to support their teens who are worried about the future, or unsure about what comes next.
Headspace work and study are free programs that support 15-25 year olds to plan a career, find employment, or work towards further education - services include one to one support with careers specialists, to linking in with industry-specific mentors. It's available online or over the phone, and having that kind of practical support can be really helpful to young people who may be about to finish school or further study, and aren't sure what is the best path for them to take.
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Thought-provoking and innovative paintings, sculptures, installations, performances and films will vie for attention at the University of Reading's Fine Art Degree Show this month.
The show, which is free and open to the public, is part of the University’s month-long Celebration of Arts & Culture, and features work by 34 students, who are all graduating from Reading’s world-renowned Department of Art.
Student Louise Fitzgerald's piece uses HD video to look at the media and expose political stereotypes. She said: "Using my own identity as a young woman I place myself at the centre of the piece to perform conflicting opinions to force the viewer of align their own judgements.
Daisy Dixon's work involved creating low-frequency sound using a huge bass-speaker cabinet. She said: "It was a performance and it was like a sermon to the sound of our existence. It's called The drone and it's the ultimate reduction of the meanings of sound, music and noise have possessed throughout our history."
Jack Wilson explores re-using appropriated material to create a new piece: "I'm interested in how an artist might take objects, images and video and make that their own. I created a brand-type image. It has a very specific visual way of working so that you'll recognise my work as opposed to someone else's.
"It's very hard not to take things at face value especially if you're at an exhibition with lots of different artists showing like this one but I'd like to think that art as a whole as the same place as music and theatre in our culture. It doesn't make the world run and it's not necessarily crucial to the economy or whatever but what else is there to live for if we don't have these things and for a lot of people there's a lot of joy and excitement that can be taken from visual artists.
Professor Susanne Clausen, head of the university’s department of art, said: “The University of Reading has a history of teaching and researching art that stretches back more than 150 years. This challenging and exciting exhibition shows that we’re still at the forefront of training the next generation of artists.
“The work on display is the culmination of the study, research and practice of art by our undergraduate and postgraduate students. You will see a range of work in different media that explore what art can do today. Highlights include a curated film space that showcases exciting, cutting edge work of a new generation of video artists, a mini opera inspired by the colour pink, ambitious sculpture, sound and light installations and new thought-provoking approaches to painting and image making.
The department has been associated with notable artists such as Walter Sickert and Sir Terry Frost. David Watkins, who graduated from Reading in 1963, was the designer of the medals for the 2012 Olympic Games.
Members of the public can visit the exhibition between 10am and 4pm every weekday until Friday, June 21.
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The basic, revolutionary thinking behind the software is the definition of a technical DNA. As in nature, this DNA contains the blueprint for the ensuing development process. This calls for a rethink: instead of concentrating on the component itself, as was previously the case, engineers define a set of rules for the product, along with basic conditions. This concept features a completely new development process for components and the software tools used. All previously necessary process steps, such as simulations and CAD design and the associated software, must be integrated into the technical DNA and run through automatically (see Fig. 1).
EDAG uses the ELISE software to set up the entire development process in a continuous and automated workflow. It is therefore no longer the component itself, but the path to the component that is created in the software.
Once the construction principle, also called the DNA, has been defined, the workflow can be run through as often as required, while the basic conditions can be adjusted again and again. In this way, for instance, the developer can specify different loads, manufacturing processes or materials, and will automatically obtain a component that adjusts precisely to these conditions. This means that, instead of having to individually design each part, the engineer will in the future design only the DNA. This blueprint can be implanted into various vehicles, and a component adapted to its environment developed.
This method is revolutionising today's sequential development process. To date, designers, CAD engineers, simulation engineers and production planners have had to manually import changes to basic conditions into their particular tools: a process that involves a great deal of time and effort. Using generative engineering, these iteration loops can be automated, making them significantly more efficient. This innovative technology can be used not only for additive production methods, but also for traditional processes such as die-casting.
In the "VariKa" research project, for example, generative engineering enabled up to 50 % of the development time for additively manufactured battery nodes to be saved. The result was also 40 % lighter than it would have been using the conventional development process. In a different project, furthermore, the concept design with an optimised ribbed structure for a die-cast strut brace was automatically generated (see Fig. 2). Due to the fact that the development steps are continuously mapped in ELISE, the process can be run through automatically whenever basic conditions are changed. An important element here was the automatic transfer of the topology optimisation results to a parametric CAD model using the skeleton algorithm.
To enable the field of application to be expanded and the method to be established with EDAG customers in the future, FEYNSINN, an EDAG Group brand, is working with connected engineering to interconnect ELISE and third party applications, for instance existing CAD systems.
"For the EDAG Group, I see enormous potential for further accelerating the efficiency of the product development process by means of this new engineering concept," explains Sebastian Flügel, EDAG project leader at the department for Innovation.
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first time here writing an topic…, let it be please a positive experience and bare with me
I see a lot of ML examples with one or multiples predictors (input data or the variables) to a target variable. However, such examples are always with singular values or classification.
In simple terms, each target value is correlated to one singular predictor value. See following example:
Event case | Predictor1 | Predictor2 | PredictorX | Target | Classification
A | 1 | 2 | 50 | 1 | ok
B | 3 | 2 | 6 | 2 | Nok
C | 3 | 1 | 5 | -1 | ok
Can some one please give me a hint where I can find some examples where the a prediction to target can be calculated from a “list” of values in each predicator to each individual case?
Event case | Predictor1 | … | Target | Classification
A | [0,1,2,…] | … | 1 | ok
B | [0,1,2,…] | … | 2 | Nok
C | [0,1,2,…] | … | -1 | ok
The background idea here is to use a whole data from a sensor measuring the state of each “Event case” along an defined time.
In the past i used a feature extraction of this data list (time series–> FFT) to generate a singular predictor value, but i wonder if I cannot avoid it and use the whole signal as input information to the machine learner.
I guess that image processing/classification has some similarities here…anyway, thanks in advance for any support.
Hi @adwilbert & welcome to the KNIME community forum
Some Machine Learning nodes in KNIME directly accept either fingerprints, Bit Vectors and Byte Vectors which are a kind of List data type in KNIME.
For instance, Random Forest, Tree Ensemble & Gradient Boosted nodes do. This is not however a feature that is implemented in all the KNIME ML learner nodes.
In your case, the values in the list seem to be integers. If the number of total values does not go beyond 256 (coded or renormalized from 0 to 255) then you could convert your columns into a “Byte Vector type” using the -Create Byte Vector- node (mind this is a special list type in KNIME and not exactly of type List) and then use it as input data for your classification learner.
Please find below an example where I’m converting 4 column descriptors into a Byte Vector of 4 values normalized between values 0 & 255:
Hello @aworker thanks for the hint,
I tried your suggestions and I learned new things with that.
The approach with the Byte Vector seems nice, but will not do for me due to the restriction with the total amount of 256 values. And no, the values are not integers, but Number (double).
So, I followed the additional approach path directly partitioning the data. Before partitioning it, I used the node “Split Collection Column” to split the list values in several columns and later even add other predicators to each individual row (EventCase, from my question), which have an already known classification (ok and Nok).
Unfortunately the resulted Confusion Matrix from the node “Scorer” was not good. It classified all known “Nok” event cases wrong. But I think that the problem comes from the actual unbalanced number of “ok” and “Nok” event cases.
I will try to write back in the future if something changes.
Thanks again for the assistance.
Although my workflow example is transforming doubles to integers within the 0-255 range, I understand that most probably, this is not a convenient solution if the resolution of your sampled signal from sensors is higher than one byte (which most probably it is from the A/D signal transducer).
Imbalance data is often a real issue in classification so I understand that this may be affecting the quality of your classification model too. There are quite a few solutions in the KNIME HUB, forum or blog for data balancing before doing classification if this may help in your case. For instance:
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Episode 7: Literacy Volunteers of Chautauqua County
Literacy Volunteers of Chautauqua County (LVCC) is dedicated to transforming the lives of individuals through the doorway of literacy. Executive Director Julie LaGrow understands the positive impact her non-profit has on her students, which is why she works tirelessly to manage volunteers and fundraising efforts to keep LVCC’s mission alive. But the pandemic has hit LVCC particularly hard, leaving this vital organization at risk of closing its doors.
Deluxe brings in Mikisha Nation, Executive Director of the Twin Cities chapter of Teach For America, to advise Julie on how to organize LVCC to execute its growing mission while raising the money to fund it. The branding and marketing teams from Deluxe jump in to further help LVCC clarify its mission online, while renovation expert Ty Pennington reimagines LVCC’s space to create an optimal learning environment. See how this transformation helps this non-profit continue to transform lives. | <urn:uuid:95edeca8-501b-43cb-af04-165942327177> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://smallbusinessrevolution.org/small-business-revolution/main-street/season-five/episode-seven-literacy-volunteers/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571502.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811194507-20220811224507-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.925585 | 201 | 1.679688 | 2 |
Protect-A-Bed, a supplier of mattresses, protection products and sleep accessories, has teamed up with the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America on a national campaign to draw attention to household allergens.
The Chicago-based company also announced its Zefiro memory foam innerspring pillow has earned internationally recognized Ergocert certification for neck and spinal alignment.
Protect-A-Bed’s AllerZip mattress and pillow encasements are effective solutions for reducing allergens lurking in the bed, the company said in a news release. AllerZip products completely wrap the mattress, box spring and pillows with a protective layer of waterproof Miracle Membrane, a flexible barrier that stops liquids, dander, mold, bedbugs and dust mites—a leading allergen trigger. Certified by the AAFA, AllerZip has been proven to reduce the number of allergens in the bed, the release said.
“According to a recent study by the Better Sleep Council (the consumer-education arm of the International Sleep Products Association), allergen control is now the third most important item when consumers assess mattress construction,” said James Bell, chief executive officer of Protect-A-Bed. “We know that no mattress is 100% allergy-free on its own. That’s why we’ve taken great care to design AllerZip to prevent allergens and pests from entering or exiting the mattress or pillows.”
The Zefiro pillow’s certification for neck and spinal alignment was conducted at the Ergocert Ergonomics Laboratory at Udine, Italy. To be certified, companies are required to show that products have less than a 20-degree misalignment between neck and spine in a supine (back sleeping) position and less than a 14-degree misalignment during side sleeping, Protect-A-Bed said in a news release. | <urn:uuid:fd918c8b-e844-404f-aa40-ea8d74775c79> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://bedtimesmagazine.com/2017/06/protect-a-bed-allergies-neck-pain/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572021.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814083156-20220814113156-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.928668 | 396 | 1.5 | 2 |
SARS-CoV-2 Infections in Animals: Reservoirs for Reverse Zoonosis and Models for Study
Prince, Tessa Smith, Shirley L Radford, Alan D Solomon, Tom Hughes, Grant L Patterson, Edward I
The recent SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has brought many questions over the origin of the virus, the threat it poses to animals both in the wild and captivity, and the risks of a permanent viral reservoir developing in animals. Animal experiments have shown that a variety of animals can become infected with the virus. While coronaviruses have been known to infect animals for decades, the true intermediate host of the virus has not been identified, with no cases of SARS-CoV-2 in wild animals. The screening of wild, farmed, and domesticated animals is necessary to help us understand the virus and its origins and prevent future outbreaks of both COVID-19 and other diseases. There is intriguing evidence that farmed mink infections (acquired from humans) have led to infection of other farm workers in turn, with a recent outbreak of a mink variant in humans in Denmark. A thorough examination of the current knowledge and evidence of the ability of SARS-CoV-2 to infect different animal species is therefore vital to evaluate the threat of animal to human transmission and reverse zoonosis. | <urn:uuid:8097ae03-7917-4ba8-b736-e565c39b64eb> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://hpruezi.nihr.ac.uk/publications/2021/sars-cov-2-infections-in-animals-reservoirs-for-reverse-zoonosis-and-models-for-study/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572021.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814083156-20220814113156-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.92521 | 289 | 2.65625 | 3 |
|Learning whom God has made the mate of heart and sight,|
Like Friend of God can break with ease all idols bright.
Cosmos and life are one, the world is one and same
The tale of old and new is merely false and lame.
A blossom can not thrive in meadow full of trees,
Unless some drops of dew ally with pleasant breeze.
That ken is vision dim, in which the wise man's lore
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A Life in Car Design by Oliver Winterbottom gives a unique insight into design and project work for a number of leading companies in the motor industry, including Jaguar, Lotus, TVR and General Motors.
The book recounts the author’s experiences from within the industry, tracing the changes in the design process over a period of nearly 50 years, and follows his career at home and around the world. It shows how the change from imperial to metric measurements and the growing use of computers revolutionized the quality and accuracy of modern vehicles. It also covers the issues and challenges of meeting project targets and some of the issues that can deflect those efforts. It features previously untold stories and is thoughtfully illustrated with historical engineering drawings and photographs.
As well as informing automobile enthusiasts it is also hoped that this book will inspire upcoming generations to consider a career in the creative field.
About The Author
Oliver spent his whole career designing cars, and, for a short period, boats. He started his working life as an engineering apprentice at Jaguar Cars, then five years there as a staff designer. In 1971 he joined Lotus Cars as the Design Manager. He was responsible for the styling, body engineering and aerodynamics of their vehicles until 1975 when he transferred to Colin Chapman’s luxury boat company.
A short period of self-employment saw the start of the TVR Tasmin range of sports cars. Then a stint with TVR until the launch of the Tasmin Convertible and 2+2. In 1980 he returned to Lotus to lead the joint sports car project with Lotus and Toyota. After the completion of a prototype running vehicle, he left for Detroit, USA, as a project manager for General Motors on two low volume vehicles.
Returning to the UK he rejoined Lotus where he held a number of senior management positions in engineering and vehicle safety work.
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A novel vaccine approach for the prevention of HIV has shown promise in Phase I trials, reported IAVI and Scripps Research. According to the organisations, the vaccine successfully stimulated the production of the rare immune cells needed to generate antibodies against HIV in 97 percent of participants.
The vaccine is being developed to act as an immune primer, to trigger the activation of naïve B cells via a process called germline-targeting, as the first stage in a multi-step vaccine regimen to elicit the production of many different types of broadly neutralizing antibodies (bnAbs). Stimulating the production of bnAbs has been pursued as a holy grail in HIV for decades. It is hoped that these specialised blood proteins could attach to HIV surface proteins called spikes, which allow the virus to enter human cells, and disable them via a difficult-to-access regions that does not vary much from strain to strain. | <urn:uuid:ba89e379-166f-45d8-8495-657720c17f70> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.hstoday.us/subject-matter-areas/pandemic-biohazard/novel-hiv-vaccine-approach-shows-promise-in-landmark-first-in-human-trial/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571869.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813021048-20220813051048-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.9665 | 183 | 2.90625 | 3 |
GraphQL vs. REST vs. SQL vs. gRPC vs. OData vs. MongoDB
GraphQL vs. REST
GraphQL is a query language that lets you query an API for specific data through a single endpoint.
REST is an API architectural style or design pattern that describes how APIs should be built. REST APIs typically have multiple endpoints and return a lot more data than necessary for users.
Consider GraphQL if you have complex schemas or need better performance on queries.
Consider REST if you want to build an API with structured querying for a large number of consumers, or resource based API.
GraphQL vs. SQL
GraphQL is a flexible query language that uses a type system to efficiently return data with dynamic queries.
SQL(structured query language) is an older, more adopted language standard used specifically for tabular/relational database systems.
Consider GraphQL if you want your API to be built on a NoSQL database.
Consider SQL if you want a query language for managing relational database systems.
GraphQL vs. gRPC
GraphQL is a specialized query language that does away with API versioning and provides predictable, single-point data access methods with fields and types.
gRPC is a Google-developed data exchange technology that uses a binary format for fast data delivery and streaming.
Consider GraphQL if you have multiple complex data sources or API architectures you want to aggregate to a single endpoint.
Consider gRPC if you want to have rapid communication between internal APIs such as microservices.
GraphQL vs. OData
GraphQL is a query language that, by showing what queries are available in advance, lets you query only the data you need.
OData is a standardized protocol that defines best practices for building and using REST APIs.
Consider GraphQL for a specification with comparatively greater adoption and performance in the case of mobile APIs and newer technologies.
Consider OData for a more mature API with a lower barrier to entry that implements the required REST specifications. OData will also allow for a reasonable learning curve for your API consumers.
GraphQL vs. MongoDB
GraphQL is an API query language and server-side runtime for executing queries with your existing code and data.
MongoDB is a popular NoSQL database that provides storage for unstructured data in a JSON-like format.
Consider GraphQL if you want to create a GraphQL API for an existing database system and use a built-in IDE to build and test queries.
Consider MongoDB if you're managing and delivering content/data that can require scaling. MongoDB and GraphQL can be used together.
MongoDB vs. SQL
MongoDB is a NoSQL database that flexibly stores data using key-value pairs that can include nested key-value pairs or arrays.
SQL is a query language standard for relational databases. SQL databases are more rigid and store data in tables and rows.
Consider MongoDB if you want to store loosely structured or unstructured data.
Consider SQL if you want to store structured and/or transactional data where expected change or growth is minimal or non-existent.
gRPC vs. REST
gRPC is a modern Remote procedure call framework that uses HTTP/2 and a data serializing method for increased performance with communication or storage applications.
REST is an architectural model for APIs to follow the HTTP request and response cycle. REST APIs typically use text-based (JSON or XML) formats for data.
Consider gRPC if you require efficient communication between microservices or cloud services.
Consider REST if want a widely used and supported API framework to work with human-readable data.
OData vs. REST
OData is a web based protocol that defines best practices for building and using REST APIs.
REST is a widely adopted architectural style describing how APIs should be built.
Consider OData if you want to build a REST API while focusing on the functionality of the API. OData assists in implementing REST specifications.
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If you work in research, oftentimes it may not be possible to collect data solely through running surveys online. Your research project may take you through rough terrains to reach remote villages with limited resources, such as no access to a computer or the Internet. Paper questionnaires in this case are discouraged, as there are many drawbacks to using paper questionnaires to collect data.
With that said, here are some steps you need to do before you start heading into the field:
1. Make a plan
The key to successfully carry out your data collection project is to plan ahead. This plan will be your roadmap and help you cover details that you might miss. In addition to the survey itself, you should detail your logistics, such as coordinating with other researchers and interviewers, transportation, costs, interviewing schedules, etc. If you have a large number of interviewers, consider breaking them up into teams and appointing one person from each group as the “supervisor.” Set procedures for checking in with your supervisors. Plan for worst-case scenarios. Imagine all the possibilities in which something could “go wrong” and have a plan in place to resolve those issues.
2. Select the right survey tools
Consider what your survey needs are and create a checklist of “must-haves.” Do you need the ability to connect between devices with no Internet connection? Do you need to be able to transfer a completed survey record from one device to another? For example, rtSurvey has a range of offline features, ranging from filling out questionnaires offline to loading quality assurance rules to mobile devices in order to ensure the quality of data being collected. In addition, interviewers can pre-load documents, such as PDFs, images, videos, etc., onto the mobile app for offline access.
3. Input your questionnaire into the survey platform and run test trials.
The last thing you want to happen in the middle of data collection is to realize that the questions in your survey need to be revised. To avoid that scenario, create your form on a survey platform, put in the questions, and test out the surveys in mock interview sessions before you start conducting real interviews. Not only will this help you tweak your questions, it can also give you a rough estimate of how long an interview session will take. If you have written quality assurance (QA) rules, you can also load them onto your devices through the rtSurvey mobile app. The QA rules will aid you in collecting quality data by prompting the system to reject “dirty” or unwanted data.
4. Train your interviewers
Conduct a training session for your interviewers prior to starting the data collection process. This training should help familiarize your interviewers with the survey questions, interview equipment, and interviewing techniques. Knowing the questions beforehand, and understanding how the interview session should flow, will help interviewers make respondents feel more comfortable in being interviewed and having their answers recorded through a mobile device.
5. Prepare your equipment beforehand
In addition to having fully-charged mobile devices, you may want to pack extra portable power banks, microphones (if you are conducting voice recordings), charging cords, and other electronic equipment you might need while you are in the field. Download the app (rtSurvey is natively supported by both Android and iOS devices) onto your mobile devices and preload the survey forms. Make sure your forms are properly recording data offline before you head out the door.
Although these steps may seem tedious, it will save you a copious amount of time and effort processing data collected. The extra effort you put in pre-data collection will pay off in many ways—not just with data entry, but also in ensuring that you collect quality data. | <urn:uuid:043f1872-0f85-4f1e-b8a7-c8c6e9cd2fc9> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://rtsurvey.com/portfolio-items/preparing-to-conduct-surveys-in-the-field-with-5-easy-steps/?portfolioCats=252 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572021.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814083156-20220814113156-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.935256 | 766 | 1.804688 | 2 |
Overcoming a Traumatic Brain Injury
John Colucciello shares how he recovered at Southcoast Health
A swarm of wasps changed John Colucciello’s life dramatically last August, while he was working on his deck railing. He lost his balance as he swatted the insects away and fell about three feet, slamming his head on the concrete floor.
“I don’t remember much,” he said. “Luckily, my wife was upstairs making dinner. I yelled for her, and she saw me on the ground.”
Marilia, his wife, called 911 and an ambulance delivered him to Charlton Memorial Hospital, where he arrived unconscious.
John was placed on a respirator and rushed to the St. Luke’s Trauma Center, where Dr. Michael Harrison, Southcoast Health neurosurgeon, performed a craniotomy to stop the bleeding on his brain. Family visits were strictly limited because of COVID-19, so Marilia had just five minutes with her husband before surgery. She left the hospital not knowing if she’d see him alive again.
“I went to my sister’s house in Fall River and just prayed and cried,” Marilia said. “They told me the next 72 hours were crucial, so I waited by the phone.”
John entered a coma that lasted five days, with Marilia visiting and talking to him daily. The nurses assured her that he could hear her. One day, he opened his eyes and started looking around. He couldn’t speak because he was on a respirator, but he nodded yes when the nurses asked if he was looking for someone.
He wrote “wif” on a piece of paper.
“I didn’t know where I was when I woke up,” he said. “I was confused. I hadn’t seen anyone, talked to anyone. Finally, I saw my wife. Things started to improve, and I felt better.”
John remained at St. Luke’s for a total of three months, but recovering from his brain injury was only part of his challenge. In October, he returned to Charlton Memorial, where Dr. Seth O’Donnell performed a five-hour operation to repair his left foot, which had broken in the fall.
His doctors urged him to go to a rehabilitation center, but Marilia insisted he return to their Dartmouth home, and John agreed. “I never thought I’d see this house again,” he said.
He arrived home in a wheelchair in November, shortly before Thanksgiving, and began a rehab journey that continues today. John said his doctors are amazed at how far he has come. Southcoast Health physical therapists visited his home regularly, and with Marilia’s dedicated attention and his own determination, he can now walk and has overcome the swallowing difficulties caused by the tracheotomy. Though the fall damaged hearing in his right ear and sometimes he has trouble remembering words, “I can still carry on a lively conversation,” John chuckles.
“They call me the St. Luke’s Miracle,” he said. “The doctors were blown away at how quickly I’ve recovered.”
Though he has made immense progress, John tried to return to work in January and found it difficult. He holds out hope that he will improve to the point that he can hold a part-time job and do yard work and home repairs.
“At 62 years old, I thank God every single day for giving me the strength to battle through this,” he said.
In the meantime, he focuses on doing his exercises, taking daily walks and eating well. Despite continued challenges with pain and his memory, he remains optimistic and determined to continue improving. He is grateful to the doctors and clinical teams at St. Luke’s and Charlton Memorial that saved his life and got him well enough to return home.
His wife has been a constant help and source of support, he said. He also extends thanks his sister-in-law Eva, her husband Larry along with his goddaughter Courtney, niece Tanya and her husband Nathan, who helped pull him and Marilia through this difficult time.
“I’m blessed,” John said. “I wasn’t supposed to be here. I have a lot to be grateful for.”
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When it comes to discussion of human health it would seem that the dominance of medical standards bodies has been replaced by the likes of Twitter, Facebook, and Google as if they somehow have assumed knowledge beyond their remit. By making these online, profiteering empires responsible for what they carry and apparently endorse, we have coincidentally and unfortunately made them, to a significant extent, the overlords of shared knowledge.
If they had been functioning in 1615 they would adequately have taken the place of the Roman Inquisition, after Galileo had so foolishly declared that the Earth went around the Sun – against the consensus philosophy of the time. So if their search engines now find mention of a certain infectious agent they will essentially hide the contribution from our view if it does not comply with ‘consensus medical science‘. Science was never guided by consensus, the key principle has always been to check and challenge. In other quarters we hear the phrase ‘The Science is settled’, which can logically mean only that whatever is settled is not based in science at all. The BBC particularly sticks with this ‘consensus science’ and has invested funds in a variety of supposedly green enterprises.
Along with other controls such as political correctness and ‘green environmentalism’, we are now becoming steadily more confined and deprived of free exchange of ideas. We have greater capacity to share ideas than civilisations have ever seen and yet we are more and more confined to expressing and repeating consensus opinions. All of this impedes the process of science as a discipline, not to mention the social development that might lead to better harmony between peoples. To my mind, virtue signalling has become the new racism. Political bias within the BBC has stopped the corporation from meeting one of its primary objectives – to provide information to it’s audience impartially. The Health Service controls messaging and restricts our ability to consider other paths to good health, and does this with the full support of the mainstream medical organisations. This control leaves those expressing alternative possibilities to be categorised as cranks in the same way that alternative thinkers on climate are categorised as ‘deniers’. Over time, as things unfold, it is very possible that many alternative views may be seen as truth and many will bemoan the fact that such original thinking was thrown aside for so long.
In medicine, as in so many fields of science, it is flexibility of approach that will bring the highest achievements and greatest yield of knowledge and truth. | <urn:uuid:12580414-c0b6-464b-a6ae-f5f26d18d374> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://theoriginofwesterndiseases.com/2020/06/22/a-world-of-memes-in-place-of-facts/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571502.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811194507-20220811224507-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.974222 | 503 | 2.203125 | 2 |
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National PTA recognizes the scientific consensus surrounding climate change and the impact of human activities. Children represent a particularly vulnerable group already suffering disproportionately from both direct and indirect adverse health effects of anthropogenic global warming.
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Thank you for serving as a member of your 2022-2023 Local PTA Executive Board! Every local Officer and Chair must register with the Texas PTA so that they can communicate with you on important updates throughout the coming year. | <urn:uuid:84bc6504-ba93-4198-9354-62aa535ac000> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://risdpta.membershiptoolkit.com/environmental | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571869.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813021048-20220813051048-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.928617 | 656 | 2.984375 | 3 |
For decades, chemists have aspired to do carefully controlled chemistry on carbon-hydrogen bonds. The challenge is staggering. It requires the power of a miniature wrecking ball to break these extremely strong bonds, combined with the finesse of microscopic tweezers to single out specific C-H bonds among the many crowded onto a molecule.
The journal Nature published a method that combines both these factors to make an inert C-H bond reactive — effectively turning chemical “trash” to “treasure.”
“We can change a cheap and abundant hydrocarbon with limited usefulness into a valuable scaffold for developing new compounds — such as pharmaceuticals and other fine chemicals,” says J.T. Fu, a graduate student at Emory University and first author of the paper.
The Nature paper is the latest in a series from Emory University demonstrating the ability to use a dirhodium catalyst to selectively functionalize C-H bonds in a streamlined manner, while also maintaining virtually full control of the three-dimensional shape of the molecules produced.
“This latest catalyst is so selective that it goes cleanly for just one C-H bond — even though there are several C-H bonds very similar to it within the molecule,” says Huw Davies, Emory professor of organic chemistry and senior author of the paper. “That was a huge surprise, even to us.”
This dirhodium catalyst works on a substrate of tert-butyl cyclohexane, a hydrocarbon — one of the simplest of organic molecules, consisting entirely of C-H bonds.
“Not only can we do a totally unprecedented reaction, we can do it under extremely simple conditions,” Davies says. “Tert-butyl cyclohexane is a classic organic structure in chemistry. That helps validate the mainstream potential of C-H functionalization.”
Davies is also the founding director of the National Science Foundation’s Center for Selective C-H Functionalization, a consortium based at Emory and encompassing 15 major research universities from across the country as well as industrial partners.
The co-authors of the Nature paper are Djamaladdin Musaev, director of Emory’s Cherry L. Emerson Center for Scientific Computation; Zhi Ren, a post-doctoral fellow in the Davies lab; and John Bacsa, facilities director of Emory’s Crystallography Lab.
Organic synthesis traditionally focuses on modifying reactive, or functional, groups in a molecule. C-H functionalization breaks this rule for how to make compounds: It bypasses the reactive groups and does synthesis at what would normally be considered inert carbon-hydrogen bonds, abundant in organic compounds.
The aim is to efficiently transform simple, abundant molecules — in some cases even chemical waste materials — into much more complex, value-added molecules. Functionalizing C-H bonds opens new chemical pathways for the synthesis of fine chemicals — pathways that are more streamlined, less costly and cleaner.
Organic synthesis, for example, typically involves the use of many reagents, and can produce toxic, inorganic byproducts.
In contrast, each dirhodium catalyst developed by the Davies lab uses only a single reagent and speeds up a reaction without being used up in the reaction. Most of the catalyst can be recycled and the only byproduct generated is nitrogen, which is innocuous.
Chemists experimenting with C-H functionalization often use a directing group — a chemical entity that combines to a catalyst and then directs the catalyst to a particular C-H bond. The process works, but it is cumbersome.
The Davies lab bypassed the need for a directing group by developing catalysts encased within three-dimensional scaffolds. The bowl-shaped scaffold acts like a lock and key to allow only particular C-H bonds in a compound to approach the catalyst and undergo the reaction.
“Each of the catalysts are unprecedented, achieving a different kind of selectivity than has been seen before,” Davies says. “We’re developing a toolkit of new catalysts and reagents that will do selective C-H functionalization at different sites on different molecules.”
In addition to controlling site selectivity, the scaffold of the dirhodium catalysts controls the chirality of the molecules produced in the reaction. Chirality, also known as “handedness,” refers to a property of three-dimensional symmetry. Just as the human hand is chiral, because the right hand is a mirror image of the left, molecules can be “right-handed” or “left-handed.”
The handedness of a molecule is important in organic chemistry, since this 3-D shape affects how it interacts with other handed molecules. When developing a new drug, for instance, it is vital to control the chirality of the drug molecules because biological molecules recognize the difference.
The current Nature paper describes the fifth major new catalyst for C-H functionalization that the Davies lab has developed during the past two years.
As a graduate student, Kuangbiao Liao (who has since received his PhD from Emory and is now working for the pharmaceutical company AbbVie) was first author on two papers that appeared in Nature and another published by Nature Chemistry for catalysts developed in 2016 and 2017. Graduate student Wenbin Liu led the work on a fourth catalyst developed earlier this year, published by the Journal of the American Chemical Society.
“We’ve achieved exquisite catalyst control that is beyond what people thought would be possible even two or three years ago,” Davies says. “It’s incredible what my students have been able to acheive.”
The Davies lab is now exploring adding electronic effects to its dirhodium catalysts. “Instead of just interacting with inert shapes, we want our catalysts to have the ability to electronically repel or attract different molecules,” Davies explains. “That could make our methods even more sophisticated and subtle than what we can achieve now, opening up additional new chemical pathways.” | <urn:uuid:724a74c0-ab18-440b-bb82-4b1db45dc1b8> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.tunisiesoir.com/tech/tech-a-streamlined-pathway-to-value-added-molecules-report-11436-2018/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571869.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813021048-20220813051048-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.939839 | 1,285 | 2.953125 | 3 |
In my opinion, the initial reason a person starts to play any sport is to either to have fun or mainly to emulate their favorite sports figures. So many kids want to swing a bat like Barry Bonds, or rush the football like Jamal Lewis, or play soccer like Pelle’. When I was younger, I wanted to tackle like Lawrence Taylor. Since these children like to do what they see their role models do, what happens if they find out that their favorite person boosts his skills by using illegal substances? Since there are a lot of impressionable minds out there, some of those little fans may be swayed to do the same when they get the chance to.
Steroids are addictive, just like marijuana or other illegal substances, and there are some well known athletes abusing them to get a quick “power up” instead of actually working hard to achieve muscle tone, or that extra intensity; that extra strength that they think they need. Steroids are seemingly displacing hard work in today’s sports world. I asked coach Wilson, my hometown football coach, about his opinion on steroids. “I’ve caught some boys taking steroids personally, and I think the main reason that it’s taken is competition.
They usually do not know how to lose, and they will do almost anything to win. ” When I asked him what could be done to improve on this problem, ” Well the only thing that I can think of to sort of contain this problem is random testing for athletes. ” “There is now a cream out that players do not have to inject into their blood stream, they just have to rub it on their skin, and it won’t show up in a blood test. ” He went on to state that “In Highschool it’s pretty easy to point out most of the kids using. ” “You can mainly tell by their attitude, and their size for a highschool student.
Also, he stated that “steroids don’t really make you better, I mean they don’t really increase your speed or agility, they just increase your intensity level, and make you bigger as far as muscles go, but it’s not worth it when you think about the risk those people take with their bodies. ” Former baseball all-star, Jose Canseco had a book published, call “Juiced: Wild Times, Rampant Roids, Smash Hits, and How Baseball Got Big. ” This book pointed the finger at several players accusing them of steroid abuse. Miguel Tejada was among the players accused.
He denied any allegations that he abused steroids, and went on to state that he barely knew Canseco, so he feels that a discussion about steroids between him and Canseco is ridiculous. He also blamed star Jason Giambi, who also denied his claims. Future Hall of Famers Mark McGwire, and Barry Bonds are currently being accused, and are having to attend congressional hearings. Sammy Sosa is also being accused, but not yet taken to trial. Also thirty-eight minor league baseball players have been suspended for steroid abuse, just recently. (www. espn. com)
The same congressional committee that did the steroid investigations in baseball, and also conducted congressional hearings, is also interested in the policies of the National Football League. The problem is not as big in the NFL as it is in the MLB, but it is still a problem. David Boston, a wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins, tested positive for the usage of steroids. He was suspended for four games. He stands to lose $1. 34 million, and in a statement issued, he denied the usage of steroids. Also Broncos receiver, Adrian Madise was suspended for four games for using anabolic steroids.
Former Football player, Jim Haslet has admitted to steroid use, and also talked about the fact that it was easy for everyone to do, because at that time the National Football League had no policy regarding steroid use, mainly because it was not illegal at that time. The NFL has sense then, implemented testing for all of its players. The NFL has had random testing for its players for the past fifteen years and a total for forty-four players so far have been suspended for performance enhancing drugs. The NFL is now looking to upgrade its steroid testing program.
The National Hockey League, and Major League soccer also have random test for steroids. (www. nfl. com) Most athletes use anabolic androgenic steroids, which are man-made substances, related to the male sex hormones”Anabolic” refers to muscle-building, and “androgenic” refers to increased masculine characteristics. “Steroids” refers to the class of drugs. This drug is used to improve on performance, or physical appearance, which can be injected or taken orally. Tumors, Cancer, and Jaundice, are some major health hazzards. As well as fluid retention, high blood pressure, severe acne, and kidney tumors.
As far as highschool goes, at least 3. 4% of all 12th grade students ever in the United States have abused steroids. Government health officials say steroid use among high school students is on the rise, also with all of the publicity that the baseball congressional hearings are bringing, some fear that the problem with steroids will get worse. The centers for disease control and prevention have reported that steroid use among highschool students have doubled from the year 1991 to the year 2003, and the media exposure that major league baseball is getting may be the main reason why.
Nation Institute on drug abuse) I asked Coach Wilson what he thought about the substance abuse problem in most of the United States major sports, and he stated that “it don’t make no sense for someone to call himself an athlete, and then go and buy drugs and creams that enhance their athletic abilities. I don’t know who is performing and who is using a needle to get an edge over the other hard working players in the league. I feel like they are mostly to blame for the highschool kids doing it to stand out, and get scholarships for college, from there they would do anything to get into the League.
I played football for about seven or eight years of my life. I know all about winning and losing, mostly about losing. My highschool once went 0-11 for the season. I thought about quitting, I thought that if I worked harder that maybe we would have a better chance of winning, I thought that if I got that extra sack or tackle, that maybe we would have won a game or two, but never did I think about using steroids for the “extra edge” that I thought I needed.
I just used other methods of cheating, like tripping players, or holding players, or when there was a fumble, I would get under the pile and kick, and punch, and twist limbs. I cheated legally and we still did not win many games. I can not say that none of my teammates thought about using, but I do not think so, and from a personal locker room relationship with them, I do not think any of them used steroids while I was on the team. We lost our games honestly, “well sort of. ” Steroids are “eating up” the sports world as we know it.
Whether it is giving players who are already good, unfair advantages, or killing and or crippling steroid abusers for life. All major sports, from baseball to track and field are cracking down on the usage of steroids. There is not yet a way to completely stop it, but random testing, and psychological profiles can help contain the problem. Also the media should use discretion when reporting these problems on the news or in the newspapers, as they would when talking about other substances. | <urn:uuid:e8b0c7d2-0900-43af-8439-da2f8356569e> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://benjaminbarber.org/steroids-in-sports/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571869.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813021048-20220813051048-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.980981 | 1,614 | 1.734375 | 2 |
Building for a Healthy Life is the latest edition of – and new name for – Building for Life 12.
Building for a Healthy Life (BHL) updates England’s most widely known and most widely used design tool for creating places that are better for people and nature. The original 12 point structure and underlying principles within Building for Life 12 are at the heart of BHL. The new name reflects changes in legislation as well as refinements which we’ve made to the
12 considerations in response to good practice and user feedback.
As a member of the Design Network, Integreat Plus is a provider of training on the new BHL for local authorities or organisations in Yorkshire and the Humber.
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There are no happy families in Simenon. The Others concerns one such family, the provincial bourgeois Huets, whose tensions and grudges are thrown into relief by the suicide of the wealthy patriarch of the clan, Uncle Antoine.
The novel is narrated, loosely in the form of a diary, by Antoine’s nephew, Blaise, a dissatisfied art teacher and frustrated novelist. The action takes place over the week or so between Antoine’s death and the day of his funeral. Various members of the family are introduced: Colette, Antoine’s forty-year-old wife, an erratic ‘nymphomaniac’ about whom Blaise entertains sexual fantasies; Irène, Blaise’s wife, who is having an affair with their charismatic friend; Blaise’s solid, religious brother, Lucien; and a third brother, the womanising black sheep, Eduoard. During the war, Eduoard betrayed Lucien, a member of the resistance, to the occupiers and, for the sake of his sister-in-law, Blaise attempts to broker a reconciliation between the two men.
Unlike the majority of Simenon’s novels, which follow a single character and single narrative thread, The Others juggles multiple sub-plots, none of which feels fully developed or dominant. To this extent, the novel is somewhat unsatisfying. On the other hand, if we accept that the portrayals of some of the characters are sketchy, what we have instead is a more fully-realised portrait of a family. It is as if Blaise has looked along the line of relatives assembled at the funeral and devoted a few pages to each of them. What we have then, is less a novel, than a series of skilfully interwoven short stories, which together form an exposé of an outwardly reputable family.
We are now in familiar Simenon territory – scratching beneath the veneer of bourgeois respectability. What is revealed is mental illness, simmering enmities, deceit, adultery and resentment.
The novel begins with a dramatic flourish:
Uncle Antoine died on Tuesday, on Hallowe’en, probably at about eleven in the evening. That same night Colette tried to throw herself out of the window.
It ends, however, on a low-key note. Following the reading of the will, Blaise, along with his two brothers, is a rich man. The novel concludes with a kind of post-script, written a few months later. The tremors caused by the death of Uncle Antoine have subsided. Irène is still having her affair. Blaise thinks that he might buy a car, ‘a standard model which doesn’t attract too much attention.’
The street lights had just been turned on. I walked along Rue de la Cathédrale, then along Rue des Chartreux, looking at the same shop windows I used to look at when I was sixteen.
And there we have it: the Simenon archetype, the solitary outsider looking in. For all the dramatic events related in the previous pages, nothing has changed.
First published as Les Autres, 1962. Published in the UK in the Thirteenth Simenon Omnibus, 1978. Translated by Alastair Hamilton. Also known as The House on Quai Notre-Dame.
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An additional strong earthquake struck Islamabad and its vicinity on Wednesday.
The Koh-e-Hindukush Mountains are 130 kilometres beneath the earthquake’s core, according to Islamabad’s National Seismic Monitoring Centre.
The earthquake measured 4.5 on the Richter Scale and was said to have occurred 130 kilometres beneath the earth’s surface.
It’s important to remember that on June 23, a 4.3 magnitude earthquake occurred in Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Afghanistan (8:56 a.m.). The centre of the earthquake was 58 kilometres away from Kalafgan, Afghanistan.
A 4.7-magnitude earthquake was observed on June 2nd in the late afternoon not far from Islamabad, Pakistan. The epicentre of the earthquake was located 198 NW (kilometres) of Islamabad.
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How do you write an introduction to an essay for kids?
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How do you begin to write an essay?
Preparation: Decide on your topic, do your research, and create an essay outline. Writing: Set out your argument in the introduction, develop it with evidence in the main body, and wrap it up with a conclusion….Introduction of an essayHook your reader. Provide background on your topic. Present the thesis statement.
How do you write a family essay?
So, below are some tips experts at customessayorder.com recommend you to consider when writing a family essay.Select a topic. There are various topics about a family essay which talk of different things. Introduction. Develop a thesis statement. Clear and precise body paragraphs. Use transition sentences. Conclusion.
How do you write 10 sentences about your family?
10 Lines on My Family Essay For Class 1I have a wonderful family and love all my family members.My family consists of ten members – grandparents, parents, uncle, aunt, two brothers, one sister and me.My father is an engineer and my mother is a school teacher by profession.
What is family in paragraph?
Family is one of the integral parts of human beings. Every human is incomplete without a family. A family means to have a man, his wife, his kids, and his parents; all are living together. All the family members share equal parts while sharing the responsibilities within the family.
Why do I love my family paragraph?
I love my family because they help me succeed in what I want to do and they support me in what I want to do. I love them very much because they love me and care for me like any other kid. The most important reason I love my family is because they know and love Jesus and helped me to know him as my personal Savior.
What is a family answer?
Answer: Family is defined as a specific group of people that may be made up of partners, children, parents, aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents. An example of a family is a set of parents living with their children.
What is family in simple words?
noun, plural fam·i·lies. a basic social unit consisting of parents and their children, considered as a group, whether dwelling together or not: the traditional family. a social unit consisting of one or more adults together with the children they care for: a single-parent family.
How do you introduce a family topic?
Then, it is more appropriate to introduce the mother, father, parents, spouse and child/children.My mother is Linda; my father is Bob.Lisa is married. Her husband is Peter.Jack is also married. My sister is Lisa; my brother is Jack.Sarah’s husband is Jack.Peter’s wife is Lisa.My parents are Linda and Bob.
Who all make a family?
Members of the immediate family may include spouses, parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters, sons, and daughters. Members of the extended family may include aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, nieces, and siblings-in-law.
What are the 7 types of families?
Family StructuresNuclear Family. The nuclear family is the traditional type of family structure. Single Parent Family. The single parent family consists of one parent raising one or more children on his own. Extended Family. Childless Family. Step Family. Grandparent Family.
What are the 4 types of families?
We have stepfamilies; single-parent families; families headed by two unmarried partners, either of the opposite sex or the same sex; households that include one or more family members from a generation; adoptive families; foster families; and families where children are raised by their grandparents or other relatives.
What makes a happy family?
“I think what makes a happy family is to keep things fair and to always care about each other, and love each other. Families should always listen and help each other out. They should also have things together and share things. They should not fight but ask gently for something.”
What does a good family look like?
Some include: support; love and caring for other family members; providing security and a sense of belonging; open communication; making each person within the family feel important, valued, respected and esteemed. Here are some other qualities to consider when evaluating how well your own family is functioning.
How can I enjoy life with my family?
5 Secrets to a Stress-Free, Happy, Healthy FamilyEat, play, love. These easy ways to reconnect with your family can help create a really positive dynamic.Fun up family meals. Stay home, stay together. Be the cool parents. Create (and uphold) boundaries. Have an adventure. Celebrate your history. Start texting.
Is there a perfect family?
There are no ideal families, conflict is an inevitable part of family life, and large numbers of children know what it is like to grow up without seeing one of their parents, especially their fathers. So, remember, there are no perfect families and there are no perfect marriages or relationships.
Who is the happiest family in the world?
Dutch parents are among the happiest people in the world. But a year into motherhood, I stumbled upon a 2013 UNICEF report claiming that Dutch children were the happiest kids in the world.
What is the perfect family size?
A more recent study, from Europe, found that two was the magic number; having more children didn’t bring parents more joy. In the United States, nearly half of adults consider two to be the ideal number of children, according to Gallup polls, with three as the next most popular option, preferred by 26 percent. | <urn:uuid:cfaaaec7-a7a2-4992-a095-31b8b96d8fe0> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.assemblymade.com/2020/12/how-do-you-write-an-introduction-to-an-essay-for-kids/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571869.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813021048-20220813051048-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.961768 | 1,216 | 3.140625 | 3 |
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Coliphages as tools in microbiological water quality management: 60 years of research development.
Pioneering studies, from the late 1960s to the late 1970s
In the late 1960s and especially in the early 1970s, the idea began to spread, supported by data, that bacterial indicators were ineffective in predicting the presence of human viruses in an aquatic environment. This, added to the fact that the detection and enumeration of animal viruses was difficult and expensive, launched the search of alternative viral indicators. The idea then emerged that perhaps enteric bacterial phages could be used as surrogates of human viruses.
It was not until the late 1970s and early 1980s that some very scattered papers were published that could be called pioneering in using coliphages as viral indicators. They were mainly looking for somatic coliphages with strains and media quite diverse from one to another study.
Though not supported by sound pieces of evidence, the idea that coliphages multiply in water and therefore cannot be used as indicators emerged and began to be widely accepted.
From the early 1980s to the early 1990s.
This decade contemplates the general acceptance of E. coli C as an appropriate host strains for somatic coliphage detection. The present consensus hosts for somatic coliphages are E. coli CN, also called WG5, used in the ISO standard and E. coli CN13 used in the US-EPA methods are derivates of E. coli C. There is an awareness that the strains chosen may not be the ones that detect the most virus, but since they are capable of detecting a sufficiently high number and in any type of water, it is decided to establish those currently used in ISO and USEPA methods.
Microbiologists start searching for enteric bacteriophages other than somatic coliphages that do not replicate outside the digestive tract. In North America (New England and Canada) and Europe (Holland), they proposed to explore F-specific coliphages, and in Barcelona (Spain), they sought for Bacteroides infecting bacteriophages.
It is a period for many publications about sensitivity/resistance to disinfection done with reference coliphages such as f2, MS2, T4, and contribution of mounting data on the presence of coliphages in different water matrixes.
The early 1990s to early 2000s
Special attention is given to the standardization of methods – in terms of strains and media – and to the need for interlaboratory work and quality control implementation, as well as to establish the deposit of host strains in culture collections to preserve their stability.
ISO and USEPA standardized methods that are very similar regarding strains and media, although ISO opted for DAL (double agar layer) and USEPA for SAL (single agar layer) enumeration procedures.
The appearance of molecular techniques based on the amplification of nucleic acids, such as PCR, led experts to believe that they would allow the detection of all viruses in water matrices and would therefore be of great importance in water management. However, PCR, which has been extremely useful in providing a great deal of crucial information in water virology, does not distinguish between reliable and repetitive, and hence feasible, procedures infectious from non-infectious viral particles and is therefore not useful for monitoring virological water quality, nor for assessing the performance of water treatment processes or for quantitative microbial risk assessment.
Concentration methods began to be developed, and it was observed that those that worked well for animal viruses did not necessarily do so for bacteriophages. Nevertheless, concentration methods specific for bacteriophages were stablished.
Interest begins to emerge in using phages as potential markers of the origin of fecal contamination (“microbial source tracking”); primarily Bacteroides phages and specific sero/genogroups of F-specific RNA coliphages.
Meanwhile, data continue to accumulate to ensure the suitability of coliphages as indicators of viral contamination: 1) their abundance in different local and geographic environments, and 2) their behavior against disinfection and natural inactivation. Many of these studies compare different types of phages with bacteria and viruses.
From the early 2000s to early 2010.
Sufficient evidence emerged to claim that, if occurring, the potential effects of replication in the aquatic environment of somatic coliphages would not affect the numbers detected in water samples. This led to the acceptance of somatic coliphages as indicators of fecal/viral contamination of waters.
It starts to become clear that the numbers of viruses, in fact gene copies, obtained by PCR are not suitable either for water industry management or for performing “risk assessment” studies.
A debate begins on whether to adopt somatic coliphages, which are more abundant and easier to detect or F-specific coliphages, which are more homogeneous.
Data on the prevalence of bacteriophages in waters and biosolids accumulated, and for most experts and policymakers, the need to introduce coliphages as indicators in water quality standards became evident.
From the beginning of the 2010s until now
Emergence in water and biosolids quality standards worldwide that include coliphages, especially somatic coliphages, as quality parameters.
The appearance of rapid coliphage detection methods that allow data to be obtained in real-time or within one working day, and the commercialization of easy-to-use kits.
The emergence of crAssphage determination as a compelling method for identifying the human origin of fecal contamination.
Data continue accumulating to support and corroborate the presence, permanence and persistence of coliphages in water as an effective viral and fecal indicator.
The rising concentration of inhabitants in big metropolises, climate change, aging of existing infrastructures worldwide, and emerging pathogens, forecast that the management of wastewater and water resources will become progressively more challenging. Due to the simplicity, quickness, and low cost of detection tests, somatic coliphages used as indicators of quality and operation of treatments are called to play a very significant role as tools for the water industry. | <urn:uuid:2846960e-dd31-464d-9b67-867620109f34> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://bluephage.com/microbiological-water-quality-management/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572021.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814083156-20220814113156-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.956532 | 1,276 | 3.03125 | 3 |
Critic : Adam Frampton (Only-If)
The Avenue A site is notable due to the existence of various, visible strata and linear layers both above-ground (the horizontal lines of the street, the sidewalk, the brick walls of the Stuyvesant Town apartment blocks) and below (the subway tracks, the platform, the stripes of the tile walls)— an architecture is created from this imagined grid by taking these horizontal strata and twisting them to create a long platform that connects the above-ground and the below-ground. This simple gesture haphazardly introduces the below to the above and the above to the below while simultaneously introduces an unhurried, leisurely procession from the ground plane to the level of the platform. The project attempts to explore how this simple, gestural form and a continuous intersection of different systems can accomplish all the specifications and needs of the program while, in the process, questioning the basic typology of the subway station.
The program of the lost-and-found is destabilized by delaminating its status as a simple room and is instead stretched along the interior of the tube via a system of glass shelves and lockers, creating a dynamic, long space where lost objects are put on display and serve as another piece of material that defines the experience of the station. Additionally, the long, slow circulation imposed by the ramp elevates the procession as being akin to that of a museum or gallery. Continuing this theme of recalling the experience of the gallery, it is imagined that objects along the interior would be organized in strata from the most ancient at the bottom to the most contemporary at the top, recalling the historical organization usually employed by museums and also forcing an experience where an individual moves through time as they circulate from one end of the structure to the other. | <urn:uuid:db70f3a5-2f64-4227-9f48-6fd55361f3c1> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://kevinhai.com/Tiltshift-Terminal | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571190.0/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810131127-20220810161127-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.943986 | 368 | 1.757813 | 2 |
Installing a natural gas line to a fire pit is a slightly complicated task, but in spite of that, a lot of people still prefer a gas-fueled fire pit because of certain benefits. One of the benefits is less hassles and troubles.
It is easier to operate a gas-fueled fire pit than a wood-fueled one. A gas-fueled fire pit does not require stoking or feeding the flames. It does not use wood, so you won’t need to buy, transport, chop and store logs of wood. You can start a gas fire pit by just flipping a switch.
You can fully control the flame level of your gas fire pit. So, when children and pets are around, you can easily reduce the flame level. You won’t experience any spark while running a gas fire pit.
Generally, gas fire pits are safer than wood-burning fire pits. Gas fire pits burn smoothly, so they don’t produce much smoke, and they don’t leave residue behind. With a gas fire pit, you won’t need any daily cleanup.
With all the benefits listed above, it is not surprising that many homeowners prefer it to other types of fire pits. However, it has a small challenge.
You need to install a gas line to feed it. This is why we came up with this article. So, sit back, relax, and go through the steps involved in the installation of a natural gas line to your fire pit.
Installing a Gas Line to Your Fire Pit:
We must make it clear to you that it is always better to hire a professional for this task for two reasons. First, you must get it right to avoid gas leakage.
We don’t have to remind you of what could happen when your line leaks. Gas is a very flammable substance. Leakages can lead to a serious fire.
Secondly, the chances are very high that you will need the permission of your local authorities for the installation, and you need to follow the gas installation code of your location.
These are the reasons why we think it is better to hire a professional. If you still prefer to go ahead and install it yourself, we wish you good luck. Find the basic installation steps below.
1. Buy the Right Gas Pipes and Fittings
Before you decide on what to buy, you must have determined the route of the line. Chart out the course that it will take from your main supply to the fire pit. This will determine the lengths of the pipes that you will buy.
For domestic use, 1/2-inch to 1 1/2-inch pipes are good enough. You can now choose the most appropriate fittings for your chosen pipes. It might be a good idea to notify the seller of what you need the pipes for. He might be able to guide you in the purchase.
2. Turn off your Gas Source
What you are trying to do is to tap from the gas supply to your house. There’s nothing wrong with the idea. You will only experience an increase in your monthly gas bill.
So, when you get home with the pipes and fittings, turn off the gas supply to your house. It is very easy. Locate the gas meter valve on the side of your house and shut it off.
Are you confused about turning it off? That is simple. When you turn it in a clockwise direction, it is off. Also, when the valve is perpendicular (90 degrees) to the pipe, the gas has been shut off. After that, double check by turning on your gas cooker. There should be no supply.
3. Install a T-Junction Fitting
Disconnect your main house gas pipe at the junction and change the junction fitting to a T-junction fitting. So the supply will be split into two. Then, you can connect the pipes for your fire pit gas line to the T-junction fitting.
4. Run it to your Fire Pit
Run the pipes to your fire pit and connect another fitting to establish a connection between the gas line and fire pit.
5. Test for Leakage
After the installation and connection, you must test for leakages. You have to be sure that your gas line isn’t leaking. Apply a mixture of water and liquid soap to all the seams in your gas line.
If you notice any bubbles on any seam, it means that the seam is leaking. Try and tighten the seam. If the leakage continues, you may need to call an expert.
Precautions and Maintenance Tips for a Gas-Burning Fire Pit:
1. Monitor your Gas Line
Never ignite your fire pit without staying there to monitor it. Also, you should never leave your children and pets alone with the fire pit. Children will always be children. They may throw objects into the fire pit. They may also get too close to it.
2. Clean it Regularly
Although a gas fire pit does not require daily cleaning, it is still important to clean your fire pit at least once a week.
3. Keep it Covered
When your fire pit is not in use, it is necessary to keep it covered to prevent dust or debris from building up inside it. Even after keeping it covered, you should always check for debris before you light it. If any, you can remove it.
Precautions to Take During the Installation of Your Gas Line:
1. Ensure you Chart a Route First
You must determine the route that the gas line will pass from your main supply to the fire pit. If you don’t do that, you may not get the right measurement. Don’t estimate.
2. You must Check for Leakage
Leakage is what makes gas dangerous. So, after the installation of the gas line, you must check for leakage, as explained above. You don’t want to light your fire pit when there’s gas fume all around.
3. Shut off your Main Supply before Installation
You must shut off your main gas supply before you start any installation. We don’t want you to waste your gas during installation.
With the steps given above, you should be able to install a natural gas line to your fire pit. However, we still need to remind you that it is better to hire an expert. Also, if after the installation, notice that any of the seams are leaking and you can’t fix it, you need to involve a professional. | <urn:uuid:bc60cee1-ef70-409e-8382-2e927408258d> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://fryerhouse.com/how-to-install-a-natural-gas-line-to-a-fire-pit/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572021.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814083156-20220814113156-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.940566 | 1,359 | 1.65625 | 2 |
Malaria is a special concern in Hoima District in Uganda because it borders on Lake Albert, which is the seventh largest lake in Africa.
the innovative service
Hoima Public Library’s health service is making a difference to the ways in which people understand and prevent malaria. The service includes free internet access, ICT and online research training in an e-health corner. It also includes regular public health forums and film shows on local health issues.
In February 2012, just two years after the service was launched, a survey of library users found that over 20% more mothers in the community had mosquito nets in their homes, and over half are sleeping under the nets regularly, especially during pregnancy.
More people are seeking health information at the library
The survey also found a dramatic increase in health seeking behaviour among library users. Over 38% more youth, 39% more men and 29% more women are using the library to seek health information.
Findings like these mean that Hoima Public Library is attracting attention, and increasing numbers of government and civil society health service providers are using the service to train staff and conduct research.
“We need to use knowledge offered by the ICT health corner to help our patients find health information to improve their health,” said Immaculate Nyakato, a nurse.
The service is funded by the Hoima Municipal Council and its work is sustained and extended through creative partnerships. The National Library of Uganda provides technical support and resources; experts from the Red Cross/Hoima Branch, the Uganda Network of AIDS Service Organizations, Hoima Nursing School, Hoima Regional Referral Hospital and the Uganda Association of Private Vocational Institutions (UGAPRIV) send lecturers to speak at the public health forums and film shows, and help the library mobilize the community to attend health information events. | <urn:uuid:7aa1bb01-54bd-4f52-bdf9-da978a8bab1d> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.eifl.net/eifl-in-action/health-innovation-award | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571502.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811194507-20220811224507-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.9538 | 377 | 2.765625 | 3 |
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Experimental Analysis for the Steering Wheel Vibration Using Mechanical Impedance Methods
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
Published April 28, 1987 by SAE International in United States
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An experimental method for the reduction of the steering wheel vibration, occurring at high speed cruising and/or at engine idling, is described. The reduction of the vibration can be achieved by increasing the resonant frequency of the steering system, which is constructed of a steering wheel, steering column, its support member and so on. Mechanical impedance methods were applied to predict the resonant frequency by means of converting the diametrical moment of inertia of the steering wheel into an equivalent mass. This method provides an insight into how design should be changed to obtain further reduction of the steering wheel vibration. Practical applications are also discussed.
|Technical Paper||Steering Wheel Vibration Diagnosis|
|Technical Paper||Vibration Analysis of the Steering Wheel of a Passenger Car Due to the Tire Nonuniformity|
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CitationSugita, H. and Asai, M., "Experimental Analysis for the Steering Wheel Vibration Using Mechanical Impedance Methods," SAE Technical Paper 870971, 1987, https://doi.org/10.4271/870971.
- Chiang S. L. “Using Experimental Modal Modeling Techniques to Investigate Steering Column Vibration and Idle Shake of a Passenger Car” SAE Paper No. 850996 1985
- Hee Kim Joong Gyoon Jung Seung Sei Kim Ki “An Investigation of the Steering Wheel Vibration and Its Reduction in Passenger Cars” SAE paper No. S52267 1985
- Harris Cyril M. Crede Charles E. “Shock and Vibration Handbook” 1 10 McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc. New York 1961
- Sykes G. Wyman H. J. “The Dynamic Characteristics of Automobile Drivelines” Instn. Mech. Engrs. paper C105/71 1971 | <urn:uuid:577b5e75-673f-402a-9c01-3f8997b20b6f> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://saemobilus.sae.org/content/870971/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571502.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811194507-20220811224507-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.819207 | 506 | 2.0625 | 2 |
WHO lauds Government of Pakistan for its preparedness and response to the recent public health emergency following heavy snow, avalanche
World Health Organization (WHO) lauds the Government of Pakistan and the Ministry of National Services Regulations and Coordination
Pakistan, 5 February 2020 (GNP) :
World Health Organization (WHO) lauds the Government of Pakistan and the Ministry of National Services Regulations and Coordination for taking prompt measures and timely action to provide relief to the people who suffered loss of life and property in the wake of recent heavy snow and severe weather conditions in Azad Jammu and Kashmir and other parts of the country.
Appreciating the timely response of the government, Dr Palitha Mahipala, WHO Country Representative in Pakistan, assured WHO’s support to the government of Pakistan to respond to this public health emergency.
Living up to the expectations, WHO provided 11 International Emergency Health Kits (IEHK) with each kit covering 3000 population for one month, in addition to this a complete set of equipment & supplies were provided for three mother, child health / Labour room, tents for temporary installments, and personal protective equipment’s for protection against Corona Virus.
It may be added here that several parts of Pakistan came under a spell of heavy rain, snowfall, flash floods, avalanches and landslides, between 11 and 12 January 2020. The districts adversely affected were located in Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). This resulted in geographical access constraints to the affected areas, delaying rescue and relief operation which exacerbated the situation of the affected people.
In AJK, snowfall and avalanches affected mainly 4 villages namely Sargan, Bakwali, Sargan Sairi and Dudniyal, whereby 14,000 population were affected directly with approx. 2,118 households and 41,007 indirect population with 6,046 households were affected. More than 100 households were displaced to relatives or neighborhood.
Balochistan Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) reported 21 deaths, 24 injuries and 1,062 houses damaged, while 8,216 hectares’ agriculture land damaged. 15 districts (37 Tehsils & 130 UCs) in the northern part of the province were severely affected by the snowfall and cold, while 5 districts in the south are affected by rainfall only, amongst which district Kech has had flash floods.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the total death toll reported was 5 and 13 others were reported injured. Total 33 house were damaged – 18 completely and 15 were partially damaged. According to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority of KP; 3 districts of Mardan, Swat and Upper Dir have been affected.
It is pertinent to mention here that Dr Palitha Mahipala, WHO Representative in Pakistan, along with WHO team visited Muzaffarabad twice to hand over emergency supplies and equipment to the Prime Minister of AJK to respond to the public health emergency in AJK. Speaker AJK Assembly, Minister for Population AJK and Commandant were also present on the occasion. The honourable Prime Minister of AJK appreciated the generous donation by WHO and thanked Dr Palitha Mahipala for extending unconditional and timely support to the people of AJK! (GNP) | <urn:uuid:9c05227f-25a3-4a13-8d65-6cd63f928e94> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://globalnewspakistan.com/who-lauds-government-of-pakistan-for-its-preparedness-and-response-to-the-recent-public-health-emergency-following-heavy-snow-avalanche/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572021.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814083156-20220814113156-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.959469 | 684 | 1.726563 | 2 |
Look at me--a big old black man under all of this makeup, and if I can look beautiful, so can you.
There are truths which one can only say after having won the right to say them.
- Jean Cocteau
A good husband is never the first to go to sleep at night or the last to awake in the morning.
- Honoré De Balzac
The language of the heart is the only language that everybody can understand.
- Sri Chinmoy
Everyone wants to transform, but nobody wants to change.
- Frederica Mathews Green
If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything.
- Mark Twain
The biggest adventure you can ever take is to live the life of your dreams.
- Oprah Winfrey
These are times when anger, fear and hatred are giving rise to devastating problems throughout the world. But I believe we have a valuable opportunity to make progress in dealing with them, through collaboration between religion and science.
- Dalai Lama Xiv
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
- Martin Luther King, Jr.
Fiction reveals truth that reality obscures.
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Julie S. Self, Jamie Siegart, Munashe Machoko, Enton Lam, Michelle R. Greene; Diagnostic Objects Contribute to Late -- But Not Early-- Visual Scene Processing. Journal of Vision 2019;19(10):227. doi: https://doi.org/10.1167/19.10.227.
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Humans instantaneously and effortlessly obtain semantic information from visual scenes, yet it remains unclear which scene features drive this identification. This study examines the possibility that a subset of objects are central to scene categorization. Many models of object usage in scenes assume that all objects contribute equally to scene category. However, some objects are more diagnostic of their environments. For example, while “chairs” can be found in many types of scenes, “refrigerators” are evocative of kitchens, and are therefore diagnostic of the scene category. Using a labeled scene database, we defined diagnostic objects as those found nearly exclusively in a single scene category (p(category|object) > 0.9). We obscured all diagnostic objects in each image using localized phase scrambling (diag- condition) and compared these images with both unmodified images, and images with a similar amount of non-diagnostic information obscured (rand- condition). Observers (N=14) viewed 996 images for 250 ms each and performed 2AFC categorization, while 64-channel EEG was recorded. Observers were most accurate (0.91) for the intact images, but were also significantly more accurate for the rand- (0.90) compared with the diag- (0.86, p< 0.001, d=0.87). Observers were also 69 ms slower to classify the diag- images compared with the rand- (p< 0.0001, d=0.37). EEG waveforms were submitted to a linear classifier trained on unmodified images in order to determine the time-resolved decoding accuracy of diag- and rand- conditions. We found decodable information starting around 60 ms post-image onset for both experimental conditions. Decoding accuracy was significantly lower for diag- images starting 143 ms after image onset, suggesting that while the diag- images did not disrupt initial visual processing, diagnostic objects contributed to later semantic processing.
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Name : Zatulhimmi
Student No. : 1609200080016
Study Program : Master Degree in English Education
Department : English Education
Title : The Strategies Used by English Department Students in
Giving and Receiving Compliments (A Study toward English Graduate Students at Syiah Kuala University)
Keywords: compliment, compliment topic, compliment response
This qualitative research aims to find out the strategies used by students in giving compliments based on the topic compliment and receiving the compliment based on the compliment response strategies. The participants of this research were the graduate students of English language education at Syiah Kuala University. In collecting the data, the researcher made use of the DCT framework of Xiang (2013). The researcher also made used of an interview adapted from Fattah (2020) to elicit the understanding of participants in conveying their compliments based on the topic complimented. The findings of DCT revealed that there were three of four types of compliment topics identified; topic appearance, topic ability/performance, and topic possession. The result of the interview also showed that they knew how to utter compliments to each topic. The responses strategies tend to use were appreciation token consists of 65 responses. Further, return consists of 11 responses, question consists of 10 responses, scale down consists of 8 responses, and comment history consists of 3 responses. While, praise upgrade, request, and qualification consist of 1 response respectively. The results of the questionnaire and DCT were equal, which means the participants favor using appreciation tokens in giving and receiving compliments. It happens due to their habit of daily conversation. | <urn:uuid:ec71b0ba-88a4-4ea6-94e8-f9bcf8869404> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://etd.unsyiah.ac.id/index.php?p=show_detail&id=101555&keywords= | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571869.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813021048-20220813051048-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.948349 | 321 | 2.453125 | 2 |
Substance use becomes a legal issue once complications arise from it: Addiction physicians
As conditional sentences become more frequent because of jail overcrowding due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Karl Toews, a criminal lawyer at Kruse Law Firm, advocates for drug and alcohol monitoring as a critical component in house arrest conditions or probation.
“Many cases start with the drug and alcohol issues. That’s the demon that drives a lot of these offenses,” Toews says. “It’s quite awful on a daily basis how many domestic assault cases are before the courts and how many start with drug and alcohol issues.”
Conditional sentences are alternatives to an actual jail sentence when the circumstances can still fulfill the sentencing principles of denunciation, and deterrence and Toews say drug or alcohol addiction issues are part of the court’s consideration when devising a sentence.
Alcohol monitoring involves checking in remotely using modern technology and smartphones three or even four times a day to confirm that convicted persons have not consumed alcohol or drugs, Toews says.
Toews will be proposing an alcohol monitoring program before the court at a sentencing hearing on December 9. He says his client committed a series of domestic assaults under extreme intoxication, and the case “cries out for it.”
“After his arrest, he committed himself to seven weeks of residential treatment and made a strong commitment to staying sober and has stayed sober since January of this year. He wants to get better. He never wants to be in front of the courts again.” Toews says his client struggled with severe alcoholism in the past and worked hard to put that behind him.
He says that alcohol and drug monitoring will not address deterrence or denunciation but can be crucial in rehabilitation. A conditional sentence is a jail sentence served in a person’s home that, and the judge will fashion certain exceptions to the house arrest, he says.
In most conditional sentences, the judge bans convicted persons from consuming alcohol or drugs in their home, and Toews says the basis is that if they would not have access to alcohol in jail, they should not have alcohol in their house arrest situation.
However, he says Canada does not yet enforce alcohol monitoring as part of conditional sentences or probation orders, and it is easy to cheat the ban on alcohol use because the justice system has limited resources to monitor people several times a day.
“I suspect that cheating occurs from time to time, and people simply take chances with cheating on their conditions and hoping they don’t have any form of compliance check that particular day.”
Samantha Feldman and Ilan Nachim, family physicians, specializing in addiction medicine at Bridges Medical Care, say drug and alcohol use is considered a medical condition, and legal problems are some of the symptoms of mental health and substance misuse issues. “Substance use is a medical issue, not a legal issue. It becomes a legal issue once the complications arise from it.”
In many cases, Nachim says jail does not help with the observation of drug and alcohol use because many people with addiction issues would not commit their crime if not intoxicated in the beginning. He says medical treatments with a monitoring program would help people avoid drinking or consuming substances that make them commit crimes.
When people go to jail or are on probation, Nachim says no monitor group is involved resulting in poor compliance.
Feldman says drug and alcohol monitoring is a common condition of probation in the United States and can be a condition of house arrest or probation. She says a monitoring model gives the court a complete picture of a person’s functionality and helps build trust. “You can say to somebody, have you been drinking, and you can choose to trust the answer or not,” she says, “but when somebody is showing you regular evidence of their sobriety, and it’s a long-term thing, then it can start to rebuild trust.”
Feldman will remotely attend the sentencing of Toews client on December 9. “She’ll be there to answer any questions the judge or the crown may have, and I suspect that it’s going to show the judge an extra level of commitment to sobriety on the part of our client and encourage the judge to grant him the condition sentence,” Toews says. | <urn:uuid:90c08035-cc3b-40f4-b6d3-f158d4cd81d1> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.lawtimesnews.com/practice-areas/criminal/alcohol-and-drug-monitoring-program-crucial-for-conditional-sentences-criminal-lawyer/362051 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571869.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813021048-20220813051048-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.966549 | 904 | 1.867188 | 2 |
SNAICC acknowledges the Federal Government’s recent announcement to support children, families and services impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak with the Early Childhood Education and Care Relief Package, coupled with the JobKeeper support package.
However, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander early years services remain vulnerable in spite of the support package and have expressed concern about the complexities around the new measures.
The support package ensures Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families can access early childhood education and care (ECEC) at no cost, relieving the burden for families during this period of uncertainty.
Yet fundamental concerns remain about the new funding model and how the various types of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services can keep our children, families and communities safe during the outbreak.
Early childhood education and care services have been advised that in order to receive government assistance they must stay open.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has provided a strong public health message that Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander people 50 years and over with underlying health conditions are vulnerable to COVID-19, and have been directed to stay home and self-isolate. In comparison, non-Indigenous people 70 years and over with underlying health conditions are given the same directive.
SNAICC raises the question of how the Government will ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees at these services will be kept safe to keep these centres running?
SNAICC CEO Richard Weston said,
There is a worrying lack of access to essential products and cleaning supplies in regional and remote locations for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander early childhood services, which is essential to protect vulnerable community members and Elders.
Our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander early years services are doing their best to implement strict hygiene practices but without access to basic cleaning products they are operating under dangerous circumstances.
The Government needs to ensure that all Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander early years services have a secure supply of health and hygiene essentials in order to safely run their services and appropriately care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, staff and community.”
The package to support services with 50% of their total income is also flawed. SNAICC has heard from services that will not be able to operate on half of their usual income, with a limited number of educators.
Mr Weston continued,
It is unrealistic and unsafe for our services to be forced to operate on half of their usual income. And it may force our vital services to close their doors and lose their valuable workforce.”
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander early childhood education and care services act as fundamental hubs for vulnerable children by providing culturally safe wraparound support that ensures their safety, health and wellbeing. The services play a vital role in providing the supports our children, who are 2.5 times more likely to be developmentally vulnerable than non-Indigenous children when they start school, absolutely need.
Mr Weston said,
Urgent action is required to provide for the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander early childhood education and care services.
While the majority of our children and families are thriving, SNAICC has consistently highlighted the danger in mainstreaming Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services. The changes made to the early years sector funding model back in 2018 does not align well with the inherent vulnerability of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities.”SNAICC CEO, Richard Weston
SNAICC calls for clearer guidelines and a direct point of contact about the temporary funding package, as well as special measures for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services such as access to essential supplies, special grants, and consideration based on their unique requirements.
The COVID-19 pandemic has shone a light on an ineffective funding model for early childhood education and care.
The Federal Government must acknowledge that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services are different, and deserve to be treated differently if we are to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families can thrive, maintaining their connection to culture, Country and kin. | <urn:uuid:27db284c-30bf-4459-9026-63efb991f55b> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.snaicc.org.au/media-release-snaicc-calls-for-urgent-targeted-support-for-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-early-childhood-education-and-care-services-in-covid-19-crisis/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571869.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813021048-20220813051048-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.954373 | 821 | 1.875 | 2 |
Earth Restoration Alliance
"Earth Restoration Alliance (ERA) was created as a result of the 1992 United Nations Rio Earth Summit. The organization was founded to preserve, reclaim, restore, and regenerate the Earth’s ecosystems and biodiversity with a focus on the ecological sustainability of human systems...During the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Ranney who served as Founder and President of American Wildlands chaired a meeting on Restoration Strategies, which included representatives from over twenty countries. Out of that discussion, an idea evolved for a national and international youth conservation corps and Earth Restoration Alliance was created in order to implement it. In late 2011, it was determined eraGlobal Alliance would be established in order to carry forward both the domestic and international work of its principals, as non-profit status is the most suitable organizational structure for the work and passions of the principals."
- Sally Ranney - president
Resources and articles
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8 Factors That Determine Workplace Happiness and ProductivityAUTHOR: Megan Jones
Most employers seem to think that money is the most important factor in job satisfaction. After all, people work to earn a living and a competitive salary does seem like a reasonable exchange for their services. However, there’s more to work than just money. There are different factors that play into workplace happiness and productivity.
As an employer, it is your responsibility to provide a healthy and enjoyable working environment that can stimulate your employees’ mental and physical senses. In this article, we are going to talk about what these factors are. Hence, let’s start with the most important.
1. A Healthy Workplace Environment
Employees spend a third of their day (and for a lot of us, a third of our lives) working inside an office. Therefore, it is of crucial importance to provide a safe and healthy environment to work in. Here are the different points that you should consider in order to improve your office:
● The Community. Let’s start from the outside in. Thus, the first thing that you can do in order to create a healthier and safer work environment is to contribute towards the general safety of your community. Seek opportunities to improve street lighting in your area. Or at the very least, schedule safer work hours. Avoid night shifts in offices situated in high-risk areas.
● The Culture. Let’s move inwards a bit and talk about your company culture. The best thing about this factor is that you have a lot of control over it compared to the first one. Create a friendly and safe environment that doesn’t tolerate violence, harassment, sabotage, and deception. You can start by hiring the right people and establishing a reliable background check before opening your doors to someone.
Competition is good. It boosts productivity and motivation. However, draw the line on how cutthroat it can be in order to discourage people from resorting to unnecessary means just to gain recognition.
Recognition is a huge element to this as well. Company culture is a big topic, so we obviously can’t cover everything about in this article, but we will try to expand it a little bit further later on, so just keep on reading.
● Employee Health. Finally, since we’re already speaking about health, it’s actually the most important factor that we want to discuss. There are different elements that go into ensuring good employee health.
Beyond just providing health benefits, you must also make sure that your workspace is always clean and disinfected from germs that might be lurking in places. And most of all, don’t forget to consider your establishment’s indoor air quality as well. It’s an invisible culprit that can easily be overlooked, but it plays a vital role in maintaining a healthy environment for your employees to work in.
2. Team Building Activities
Working for a company with a job that you’re passionate about is one thing, but sharing that experience with others that you love working with…that’s priceless. It will take a lot of hard work in order to take your company to reach that state, true, but it’s not impossible. Here are a few ideas:
- Have a recreational room. Don’t just install a couch, a TV, and a gaming console with a few games. Make an effort to make this common room a place where your employees will sincerely enjoy hanging out.
- Get them outside. We recommend organizing outdoor camping activities as well. It’s also a good way to get them out of their comfort zone, learn more about their colleagues, and even stimulate their inspiration and creativity.
- Invest in corporate events. Take special milestones and events as opportunities to give back to the people who have worked hard to make them happen. Rent a fancy venue. Invest in good food and drinks. Don’t hold back on decor. Sky dancers, spotlights, and other dramatic party decors will allow your employees to loosen up and remind them that this is for their enjoyment. It’s not just about work anymore. It’s about having a good time.
3. A Good Work-Life Balance
And you know what makes this more than just having a good time? If you use these team building activities to get to know your own employees as actual people, and even make them your friends.
Involve the family of your employees into your plans. Know that crucial business decisions don’t just affect your company’s growth but it will also touch the lives of your employees’ families. For instance, giving them a competitive salary and employee benefits, combined with enough leaves (both sick and vacation ones) will give them resources to spend not just on work but on other things that they value the most as well, like their family, friends, and personal passions, leading them to attain a better balance between their work and professional lives.
4. Workplace Flexibility
Time is one such resource that your employees will greatly appreciate. We know that running a company requires tough deadlines and tight schedules, but don’t forget to offer some flexibility as well. In fact, this might just be the factor that will give you that boost of productivity and inspiration that your company really needs.
Trust is also a big underlying factor here. Do you trust the talents that you have hired? If you do, then giving them more flexible work options such as work-from-home arrangements and customizable schedules won’t be such a big deal since you trust them enough that they will continue their stellar performance without superiors hounding behind their backs.
We have mentioned recognition as a crucial element in workplace happiness and productivity. After all, people love when they are appreciated and recognized for their efforts. On the flip side, control criticism as well. Remember, what you want to do is to provide constructive feedback in order for them to improve their performance.
6. Growth Potential
And once you do provide them that constructive feedback and those actionable goals that they can do to further improve, make sure that they also have some ample room to grow. Pave an actual career path for them. Otherwise, you’re risking a fall on job satisfaction and higher turnover rates in the near future.
In relation to giving them some room to grow, provide them with room to breathe and develop on their own. Each person works at a different pace and we all have our unique talents and strengths. Hence, avoid being too controlling. Again, this will all boil down to how much trust you have on your people.
Finally, it is important to understand that we are not suggesting you to coddle your employees. If they’re doing something wrong, let them know. Don’t leave them in the dark.
At the same time, provide them with the tools and information that they need. We’re not saying that you should divulge sensitive company information to everyone, but if there is one crucial piece of knowledge that is related to the project that they are currently working on then give it to them. This will reflect on how much you trust your employees as well.
In the end, we only really have one tip that can drastically help you navigate through being a business owner that provides workplace happiness and productivity. Just treat your employees how you want to be treated. With this kind of mindset, we’re confident that your employees are lucky to have you as their boss and that your company will grow with the help of people who believe in you and your vision. Good luck! | <urn:uuid:4d3f0f17-a989-458a-8ec6-896f6dd9bc69> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://facilethings.com/blog/en/8-factors-that-determine-workplace-happiness-and-productivity | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571502.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811194507-20220811224507-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.967334 | 1,579 | 1.90625 | 2 |
This weekend I participated in an interesting exercise. A group of activists staged a debate in which some of us argued that peace and environmental and economic justice are possible, while another group argued against us.
The latter group professed to not believe its own statements, to be dirtying itself with bad arguments for the sake of the exercise — in order to help us refine our arguments. But the case they made for the impossibility of peace or justice was one I hear often from people who at least partially believe it.
A core of the U.S. argument for the inevitability of war and injustice is a mysterious substance called “human nature.” I take belief in this substance to be an example of how thoroughly U.S. exceptionalism pervades the thinking of even those who oppose it. And I take exceptionalism to mean not superiority over but ignorance of everybody else.
Let me explain. In the United States we have 5 percent of humanity living in a society dedicated to war in an unprecedented manner, putting over $1 trillion every year into war and preparations for war. Going to the other extreme you have a country like Costa Rica that abolished its military and thus spends $0 on war. Most nations of the world are much closer to Costa Rica than to the United States. Most nations of the world spend a small fraction of what the United States spends on militarism (in real numbers or per capita). If the United States were to reduce its military spending to the global average or mean of all other countries, suddenly it would become difficult for people in the United States to talk about war as “human nature,” and going that last little bit to complete abolition wouldn’t look so hard.
But isn’t the other 95 percent of humanity human now?
In the United States we live a lifestyle that destroys the environment at a far greater pace than do most human beings. We flinch at the idea of radically reducing our destruction of the earth’s climate — or, in other words, living like Europeans. But we don’t think of it as living like Europeans. We don’t think of it as living like South Americans or Africans. We don’t think about the other 95 percent. We propagandize them through Hollywood and promote our destructive lifestyle through our financial institutions, but we don’t think about people who aren’t imitating us as humans.
In the United States we have a society with greater inequality of wealth and greater poverty than in any other wealthy nation. And activists who oppose this injustice can sit in a room and describe particular aspects of it as part of human nature. I’ve heard many do this who were not faking their beliefs.
But imagine if the people of Iceland or some other corner of the earth got together and discussed the pros and cons of their society as “human nature” while ignoring the rest of the world. We’d laugh at them, of course. We might also envy them if we listened long enough to catch on to what they supposed “human nature” to be. | <urn:uuid:a150fe0d-b181-4824-aa02-de492e3d6f6b> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://worldbeyondwar.org/exceptional-isolated/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570913.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809064307-20220809094307-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.951321 | 635 | 2.015625 | 2 |
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Subway art is the focus of this screening, which will investigate the medium from the early days of 1970s graffiti culture to today’s street artists. Raw footage from the Underbelly Project, a 2010 art installation staged in an abandoned station, will be shown, along with Spraymasters—a Manfred Kirchheimer–directed feature about the crews that bombed train cars in the ’80s—and the documentary short “Tunnel Stories,” which tells the tales behind many of the tags you see underground. The screening is part of Cinebeasts' eight-week transit-focused film series. Go to facebook.com/cinebeasts for more information.
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Coal/lignite PSUs have not only enhanced their production level over the years to meet the rising energy demand of the country but also shown their sensitivity and care towards native environment by adopting various mitigation measures including reclamation of mined out areas and extensive plantation in and around coal bearing areas.
Green Initiatives of coal/lignite PSUs
Returning the land disturbed by mining to stable and productive post-mining land uses is fundamental to responsible environmental stewardship. This means that the activities like ecological reclamation of mined out land and overburden dumps, plantation in and around mines, avenue plantation, and restoration of flora and fauna must go side by side along with mining with an aim to leave a lighter mining footprint after the closure of mining.
Coal/Lignite PSUs have been making constant and sincere efforts to minimize the footprints of coal mining through sustained reclamation and afforestation of areas in and around its operating mines.The reclamation activities are being carried out in various mines as per well-designed and approved mine closure plans, which carrydetailed provisions with regard toProgressive as well asFinal Mine Closure activities.
Mined out areas, OB dumps and other disturbed areas are concurrently reclaimed as soon as they get delinked from active mining zone. Top soil is segregated and stored in clearly demarcated area for use within the mine as soon the backfilling and concurrent reclamation starts. Three tier biological reclamation in both external and internal dumps is undertaken through expert agencies i.e. State Forest Development Corporations. Species for biological reclamation are selected in consultation with expert agencies like SFDC, ICFRE, NEERI etc.
In addition to bio-reclamation of mined out areas, green belt is also created around the source of air pollution like mine, infrastructure and roads to reduce air pollution. Green belt is also provided around the mine and residential colony for noise attenuation.
Satellite Surveillance for land reclamation
Reclamation of mined out areas is important for sustainable development. Emphasis is being laid on proper reclamation which includes both technical and biological reclamation as well as mine closure. Satellite surveillance for land reclamation is being given the requisite thrust in order to assess the progressive status of reclamation and to take up remedial measures, if any, required for environmental protection.
In the year 2020-21, total 111 mines/clusters of CIL were selected for monitoring based on satellite data. Till December 2020, satellite data based Image Analysis of 108 mines/clusters [51 (more than 5 mcm) and 67 (less than 5 mcm)] have been completed. The satellite surveillance of progressive reclamation activities in all 20 opencast mines of SCCL andall 5 opencast mines of NLCIL has been carried out.
Creation of Green Cover
Till March 2021, coal/lignite PSUs have brought about 56,000 Ha land under green cover by plantation of more than 135 million trees.
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Over the past several years, the global skincare industry has been steadily growing, and many experts predict that it will be worth more than $170 billion in the next couple of years. Due to the projected growth of the skincare industry, there’s never been a better time for estheticians to obtain a career in a thriving field.
A career as an esthetician can provide job security, a competitive salary, and many other great perks, but it’s extremely important for aspiring estheticians to know everything about this job title before pursuing this career. Here, you’ll find a detailed guide about becoming an esthetician.
Steps to Become an Esthetician
While many people want to become an esthetician, some of them aren’t sure where to start. However, the path to pursuing a career as an esthetician isn’t as daunting as many people think. Here are the specific steps to becoming an esthetician.
Step 1: Earn a High School Diploma
Step 2: Receive an Esthetician Certificate
Step 3: Complete an Apprenticeship
Step 4: Obtain an Esthetician License
Step 1: Earn a High School Diploma
Almost every accredited beauty school and community college requires aspiring estheticians to graduate from high school before enrolling in their esthetician certificate program. If given the opportunity, students should take beauty and advanced life sciences classes during high school.
Step 2: Receive an Esthetician Certificate
After aspiring estheticians graduate from high school, they’ll need to receive an esthetician certificate from an accredited beauty school or community college. During these programs, students will learn everything about skin health and may also take courses in anatomy and physiology, facials, massaging, skin analysis, make-up application, and much more. The best esthetician certificate programs prepare students for their state’s licensure examination, and you should be sure to check for this when you are looking for a program to complete. When students graduate from this program, they’ll receive an esthetician certificate.
Step 3: Complete an Apprenticeship
Students will need to obtain an apprenticeship to qualify for an esthetician license. Depending on the state, students will probably have to successfully complete anywhere from 300 to 1200 supervised hours. During these supervised hours, students will perform skincare procedures under the guidance of an experienced and licensed esthetician. Students should talk with their school to find the right apprenticeship for them.
Step 4: Obtain an Esthetician License
The last step to becoming an esthetician is to get your license. Many states require aspiring estheticians to pass a National Esthetics examination, which is offered by the National-Interstate Council on State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC).
If a state does not require aspiring estheticians to take this exam, it probably offers a similar test. The only state that currently does not require estheticians to be licensed is Connecticut.
The NIC exam traditionally consists of written and practical parts, and it will cover many key topics from the esthetician certification program and the apprenticeship. The best way to prepare for this examination is to review any notes from school. For the most rewarding results, students should consider studying for the exam a little bit every day.
Once students pass this examination, they will probably have to renew their esthetician license periodically. Depending on where they live, most estheticians will have to pay a fee to renew their license.
In addition to renewing their license every few years, top estheticians will also complete many hours of continuing education and stay up to date of the most recent advancements in skincare. Many employers hire estheticians who are true leaders in the field.
What is the Difference Between an Esthetician and an Aesthetician?
Even though esthetician and aesthetician sound pretty similar, these are two different job titles. They are both licensed skincare professionals, but estheticians focus on cosmetic treatments whereas aestheticians focus on medical treatments.
An aesthetician may work with burn victims or those who have had surgery that affected the skin on their face or another visible area of the body to try to reduce the negative aftereffects of scars or other injury. Some may perform laser therapy or offer a variety of medical treatments for skin conditions.
An esthetician will offer advice for makeup or cleaning products dependent on a customer’s specific skin type, lifestyle, and needs. So, as you can see an aesthetician is most likely to work in a dermatologist’s office or another medical facility, while an esthetician can find work in a spa or salon that offers facial treatments.
What Does an Esthetician Do?
Generally speaking, estheticians are expected to provide many of the following skincare services: hair removal, brow shaping, aromatherapy, airbrush tanning, makeup application, body scrubs, massage, customized facial treatments, and more.
Along with providing excellent skincare services, these professionals conduct skin consultations, schedule appointments, and offer clients skincare recommendations. They also must stay on top of emerging skincare treatments.
The best estheticians have excellent communication, time management, and administrative skills.
Where Do Estheticians Work?
When most people think of estheticians, many of them envision these professionals working at medical and day spas. The reality is that these professionals can work in many different places. They are often found in salons, beauty schools, resorts, dermatology offices, retail cosmetic counters, and cruise ships. After they become licensed, estheticians can even work from home if they are looking to open their own salon space. There are many small businesses in the US in which an esthetician will work out of their home, offering a list of clients the services they want in a comfortable friendly environment.
Why Become an Esthetician?
- Affordable Educational Programs:
As compared to a traditional four-year college degree, esthetician programs are much more affordable. In most cases, estheticians won’t have as much debt as a person who attended a four-year college. These programs are also much shorter than programs at four-year colleges, meaning that you can get out of school and into your career much more quickly.
- Constant Professional Growth:
When working as an esthetician, there’s lots of potential for professional growth. Since estheticians work with a wide variety of clients, these professionals will be able to deeper their understanding of a variety of skincare treatments. They can also complete many hours of continuing education to learn more about the right skincare treatment for certain skincare problems.
- Extremely Flexible Schedule:
Many estheticians are able to have a flexible work schedule, making it much easy for them to juggle other commitments with their career. These professionals often have the option of working full-time or part-time; they can even just work weekends if they have their own practice and that is what works for them and their clients.
- A Growing Job Market:
Job security is a big reason to pursue a career as an esthetician. In the future, the demand for estheticians is expected to steadily grow. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that employment of estheticians is going to grow 29% in the next ten years.
- Competitive Salary:
A big perk of becoming an esthetician is the opportunity to earn a high salary. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has recently reported that the top 10% of estheticians earned roughly $31 an hour.
One way for estheticians to become leaders in the field is to join professional organizations. The following are a few of the top professional organizations for estheticians.
- Associated Skin Care Professionals
Associated Skin Care Professionals is one of the largest professional organizations that’s solely dedicated to estheticians. The organization’s primary goal is to provide an extensive array of resources to estheticians including an award-winning magazine, webinars, a free website, podcast episodes, a career toolkit, and much more. The organization even offers member-only discounts and esthetics insurance.
- The American Association of Master Estheticians
The American Association of Master Estheticians is a great professional organization for estheticians who would like to have access to many networking opportunities. The networking opportunities often enable estheticians to learn more about the latest skincare trends and technology.
- National Coalition of Estheticians Association
The National Coalition of Estheticians Association has many benefits for its members. Along with offering the National Esthetician Certification, this association provides continuing education. They also pride themselves on keeping their members informed of important news in the skincare industry.
Esthetician Career & Salary
According to the U.S. Bureau Labor of Statistics, the average hourly wage for estheticians was $17.55 last year. As a result, most aspiring estheticians can expect to make an annual salary of about $34,090. The U.S. Bureau Labor of Statistics also recently reported that the following states pay estheticians the most competitive salary: Minnesota, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Wyoming, and Colorado.
Many estheticians may want to maximize their income. To do so, they can gain more education, which will ultimately increase their skill set and their possible income. A master esthetics program is a great option for estheticians who want to sharpen their skills. As soon as they enhance their skill set, these professionals can begin offering additional beauty services like laser treatments, spray tans, advanced hair removal, eye lash extensions, and much more.
Along with increasing their education, they can also earn more money by opening their own spa or salon. As a spa/salon owner, they’ll be able to charge more for skincare services, sell retail products, or maybe even rent spaces to other estheticians who aren’t yet ready to open their own space.
Many estheticians appreciate the fact that they can switch careers relatively easy. Check out the top careers that are similar to that of an esthetician.
- Makeup Artist:
A makeup artist is a professional who beautifies a client’s facial appearance with excellent cosmetic techniques. These professionals may work at a makeup counters, beauty salons, production studios, theatres, and special events.
- Cosmetics Buyer:
A cosmetics buyer is expected to source new, cutting-edge beauty products for a company. These professionals are also supposed to perform market analysis, write reports, manage inventory, and stay up to date on beauty trends.
- Esthetician Instructor:
The primary responsibility of an esthetician instructor is to teach aspiring estheticians everything about skincare. They should especially enjoy discussing the practice and theory of skincare and preparing students to take the esthetician licensing exam. Most esthetician instructors work at beauty schools and community colleges.
- Eyelash/Brow Specialist:
Eyelash/brow specialists are most known for providing the perfect eyelash and eyebrows for their clients. These professionals have taken specialized training to achieve a look that their clients absolutely love. To excel as an eyelash/brow specialist, they should have excellent attention to detail.
- Spa/Salon Manager:
The overarching goal of a spa/salon manager is to oversee the day-to-day operations of a beauty business. During a typical day, spa/salon managers usually perform the following duties: hire/train staff, manage employee work schedules, resolve customer complaints, order supplies/equipment, and lead staff meetings. A spa/salon manager must have excellent communication skills.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a freelance esthetician do?
A freelance esthetician is often referred to as independent estheticians. Contrary to traditional estheticians, freelance estheticians generally have a more flexible work schedule since they create their own hours. Many freelance estheticians perform the same excellent services as traditional estheticians, but independent estheticians are considered their own boss.
How much can an esthetician entrepreneur make?
Since esthetician entrepreneurs are their own bosses, the sky is truly the limit when it comes to their income potential. The average annual salary of an esthetician entrepreneur in the United States is roughly $52,000.
How long does it take to get an esthetician certificate or license?
Depending on the state, it can take up to six months for students to receive an esthetician certificate or license if they’re enrolled in a program full-time.
How is an esthetics license different from a cosmetology license?
Despite common belief, an esthetics license and a cosmetology license are not the same. Since cosmetology covers hair, skin, and nails, professionals with a cosmetology license often have many careers opportunities. These such professionals can pursue a career in hair, makeup, makeup application, nail artistry, and skincare.
However, a cosmetology program is much longer than an esthetics program. Most cosmetology programs take a couple of years to complete. A traditional cosmetology program may explore topics like nail care, makeup artistry, hair cutting, salon operations, cleaning/sanitation, and many more.
What are some qualities of a great esthetician?
In order to excel as an esthetician, it’s extremely important to have certain qualities. One of the most important traits that an aspiring esthetician should have is an interest in science. An esthetician certificate program is heavily focused on science, featuring important courses such as chemistry, anatomy, and physiology. If aspiring estheticians enjoy learning about the science of skincare, they will probably enjoy a career as an esthetician.
A great esthetician will also need to have excellent fine motor skills, making it extremely easy to perform an extensive array of skincare services, from chemical peels to eyebrow tinting.
Top estheticians are also detail oriented. They always make it a priority to perform skincare treatments flawlessly. Whenever they complete a skincare procedure, these such estheticians ensure that the client’s skin feels just right. These professionals should also be compassionate and emphatic because they’ll be working closely with clients.
The last trait that an esthetician must have is a positive attitude. Since many people get a facial to relax, it’s imperative for these professionals to keep a big smile on their faces. Even while they are discussing a client’s skincare concerns, estheticians should always have a positive demeanor. Most estheticians would agree that maintaining a positive attitude will result in a smooth skincare session. | <urn:uuid:c986054f-5419-442d-aadd-d95093a2da3f> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://universityhq.org/how-to-become/esthetician-careers/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571869.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813021048-20220813051048-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.958221 | 3,129 | 2.25 | 2 |
On October 6, 1973, hoping to win back territory lost to Israel during the third Arab-Israeli war, in 1967, Egyptian and Syrian forces launched a coordinated attack against Israel on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. Taking the Israeli Defense Forces by surprise, Egyptian troops swept deep into the Sinai Peninsula, while Syria struggled to throw occupying Israeli troops out of the Golan Heights. Israel counterattacked and recaptured the Golan Heights. A cease-fire went into effect on October 25, 1973.
1973 Yom Kippur War: Background
Israel’s stunning victory in the Six-Day War of 1967 left the Jewish nation in control of territory four times its previous size. Egypt lost the 23,500-square-mile Sinai Peninsula and the Gaza Strip, Jordan lost the West Bank and East Jerusalem, and Syria lost the strategic Golan Heights. When Anwar el-Sadat (1918-81) became president of Egypt in 1970, he found himself leader of an economically troubled nation that could ill afford to continue its endless crusade against Israel. He wanted to make peace and thereby achieve stability and recovery of the Sinai, but after Israel’s 1967 victory it was unlikely that Israel’s peace terms would be favorable to Egypt. So Sadat conceived of a daring plan to attack Israel again, which, even if unsuccessful, might convince the Israelis that peace with Egypt was necessary.
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In 1972, Sadat expelled 20,000 Soviet advisers from Egypt and opened new diplomatic channels with Washington, D.C., which, as Israel’s key ally, would be an essential mediator in any future peace talks. He formed a new alliance with Syria, and a concerted attack on Israel was planned.
Yom Kippur War: October 1973
When the fourth Arab-Israeli war began on October 6, 1973, many of Israel’s soldiers were away from their posts observing Yom Kippur (or Day of Atonement), and the Arab armies made impressive advances with their up-to-date Soviet weaponry. Iraqi forces soon joined the war, and Syria received support from Jordan. After several days, Israel was fully mobilized, and the Israel Defense Forces began beating back the Arab gains at a heavy cost to soldiers and equipment. A U.S. airlift of arms aided Israel’s cause, but President Richard Nixon (1913-94) delayed the emergency military aid for a week as a tacit signal of U.S. sympathy for Egypt. On October 25, an Egyptian-Israeli cease-fire was secured by the United Nations.
Yom Kippur War: Aftermath
Israel’s victory came at the cost of heavy casualties, and Israelis criticized the government’s lack of preparedness. In April 1974, the nation’s prime minister, Golda Meir (1898-1978), stepped down.
Although Egypt had again suffered military defeat at the hands of its Jewish neighbor, the initial Egyptian successes greatly enhanced Sadat’s prestige in the Middle East and gave him an opportunity to seek peace. In 1974, the first of two Egyptian-Israeli disengagement agreements providing for the return of portions of the Sinai to Egypt were signed, and in 1978 Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin (1913-92) signed the first peace agreement between Israel and one of its Arab neighbors. In 1982, Israel fulfilled the 1979 peace treaty by returning the last segment of the Sinai Peninsula to Egypt.
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During June of 1869, the Indians killed Frank Taylor, who carried the mail from Belknap to Jacksboro. Frank Taylor had gone about ten miles east of Belknap, and was riding in an old backboard buggy. Frank Taylor was scalped and half of his mustache and one thumb were also removed. The Indians then ripped open the U.S, Mail sacks, threw the mail away, and took the sacks with them. A cow outfit was camped on Salt Creek, two or three miles away, and they conveyed the news to Belknap. Babe Williams, W.T. Steadham, and one other, went out to where Frank Taylor had been killed. The latter was found about two or three hundred yards from the road. His body was covered with brush until he was buried by the soldiers who came out from Fort Richardson. Babe Williams, W.T. Steadham and their associate, picked up the mail that seemed to be scattered everywhere, and took it on to Jacksboro,
Note: Author personally interviewed; W.T. Steadham, and Babe Williams mentioned above, and others who lived in that section of the state of Texas at the time. Further Ref.: Statistics of the, U.S. Census, for 1870.
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Try not to be overbearing
To ease anxiety in kids, a parent can try not to be overbearing. For example, don't constantly spot your child on the climbing frame or to tell her to be careful every time she climbs out of the bathtub, even if she can do it reasonably safely.
This negative intervening can have many harmful effects, such as hacking away at their self-confidence or making them feel helpless when they are not. Instead, try to show trust in their abilities.
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How Drug Abuse Affects Your Immune SystemAlyssa
How Drug Abuse Affects Your Immune System
Put simply, our immune system works to protect our bodies from harmful bacteria, viruses, and toxins. It’s no secret that drug abuse can have a negative impact on overall health, but few people know how drug abuse affects your immune system. Long-term drug use can deteriorate a person’s physical health by targeting the way their organs function. From the brain to the heart, every organ in a person’s body may feel the repercussions of drug addiction. In many cases, an addict’s immune system may overwork itself to the point where it weakens and is unable to properly fight off disease. A weak immune system increases a person’s chances of contracting life-threatening diseases. As a drug and alcohol treatment center in Palm Beach, we wanted to take a closer look at the effects of drugs on the immune system
How Does the Immune System Work?
The immune system is the body’s form of defense against bacteria, viruses, infections, and toxins. The immune system performs tasks like fighting off bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. It also works to remove these harmful things from our bodies. The immune system also works quickly to neutralize harmful invaders the moment they recognize them. While this vital system is constantly at work, it’s immediately activated when something enters the body that it doesn’t recognize, otherwise known as antigens. When antigens latch themselves onto cells in the immune system, not only does this system work to fight off antigens, but it also stores information about them. This means that if the person comes in contact with the same antigens again, their immune system will remember how to fight it.
How Does Drug Abuse Affect the Immune System?
While many people know how drugs affect the brain, they may also wonder, “can drug abuse weaken your immune system?” And the answer is a resounding yes. The general idea of how drug abuse affects your immune system is that this system will overwork itself to the point where it weakens. Because drug addiction is a chronic disease, an individual who does not receive addiction treatment will continue to use these substances. Over time, their immune system will burn out, leaving them more susceptible to contracting other diseases. Damage done to the immune system as a result of drug abuse also depends on the substance.
The U.S. has been in an opioid epidemic since the late 1990s, and plenty of research has been conducted on the effects of opioids on the immune system and other areas of the body. Regarding the immune system, prescription drug users are more likely to suffer from pulmonary infections caused by mycobacteria. Staphylococci (staph infection), streptococcus (strep throat), and Haemophilus are a few of the many mycobacteria that opioids users are more likely to contract.
Long-term opioid abuse can damage more than just the immune system. These drugs also affect the chemical makeup of the brain and how it functions. Over time, a person may experience a variety of serious health conditions. At Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches, we offer an opioid addiction treatment to help those with this type of addiction reach sobriety.
Intravenous drug abusers, like people who abused heroin, are also more likely to contract viruses and diseases like HIV, AIDS, and hepatitis if they share needles with other people. Discarded drug paraphernalia like dirty needles are the most common warning signs of heroin addiction and are the leading reason for viral infections in heroin users. Opioids like heroin are also known for their effects on the brain. When these drugs interact with cells in the central nervous system, they cause an increase in glucocorticoid and corticosterone levels, which are hormones that play a role in regulating cellular response in the immune system.
Like heroin, cocaine is another drug that can be injected or used intravenously. This means that cocaine users are also more likely to contract viruses like HIV, AIDS, hepatitis, and sexually transmitted diseases than non-users. Cocaine also causes HIV replication in peripheral blood mononuclear cells, which are cells that incite certain responses from the immune system.1
Mapping the effects of drugs on the immune system is difficult. How drugs affect your immune system depends on a variety of factors, such as the kind of drug used, the duration of the person’s addiction, and the person’s health condition when they began using drugs; however, it’s safe to say that most drugs, especially when abused, can weaken the immune system and increase the person’s chances of contracting viruses and diseases. | <urn:uuid:dff07ca6-0b22-44e1-9667-db7bd0265994> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.bhpalmbeach.com/addiction-blog/how-drug-abuse-affects-your-immune-system/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571502.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811194507-20220811224507-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.942374 | 989 | 3.09375 | 3 |
Repetitive stress and Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI) are, in my opinion, the most common cause of arm and hand pain. Treatment of these injuries are a specialty in my Neuromuscular Therapy center near Boston. This post is part of a series on the causes of arm and hand pain. If you missed the beginning, go back to my Checklist of Causes.
When we move, our muscles work by contracting and relaxing, shortening then lengthening. Muscles work in opposing pairs. As one muscle contracts, the opposite muscles relax. That’s how we get movement. For instance, if the biceps contract to bend the arm at the elbow, the triceps must lengthen. If they both contract at the same time movement stops. That happens either for stability or because of diseases such as cerebral palsy. Every time a muscle contracts the blood flow is reduced by about 20%. When it relaxes, blood flows normally. Contracting and relaxing pumps blood in and waste out, keeping the muscles healthy and happily working for you.
Another thing that’s important to understand about muscles is that every time they do work they burn metabolic fuel. Every time you burn fuel you get waste products. Metabolic waste goes into the fluids around the muscles. If the muscles are constantly contracted, the waste can’t get out, so it gets stored in the tissue as acids (like lactic acid). With repetitive use, waste products build up and the blood can’t deliver enough nutrients and oxygen to keep the muscles healthy. Both cause toxic conditions and pain. Over time and with repetitive use the cells of the tissue involved become unhealthy, both because it can’t heal without getting enough blood and because the cells begin to break down in the toxic acidic environment in which they are trying to live.
In order to get rid of the pain and rebuild healthy muscles, it is essential to get blood flowing efficiently through them. Stretching lengthens them and allows more blood through. (Hold for two seconds max and repeat 10 times. This Active Isolated Stretching protocol is especially important for repetitive stress.) Stimulation like short applications of ice or heat increases blood and lymph flow in the capillary beds under the skin. Giving the muscles some time off reduces stress. Add some deep belly breathing. Relaxation has it’s place.
A third thing to remember about muscles is that when one muscle or group of muscles is chronically tight, the muscles that oppose them will be weak. Weakened muscles are more easily injured and cause a muscle imbalance. That leads to muscle compensation and eventually joint problems. The imbalance puts a strain on the wrist, thumb and elbow joints, tightening the muscles that move them, straining the ligaments that hold them together and compressing the nerves between them.
Repetitive stress on arm and hand muscles is common in our computer oriented culture. Taking frequent breaks, finding different ways of working (i.e. switching mouse hands or fingers, working in different positions), drinking enough water, watching posture to prevent tensing shoulder and chest muscles, stretching daily, getting aerobic activity mid-day, reducing stress and getting enough sleep are all preventative measures for avoiding more serious injuries. | <urn:uuid:41611c97-cc39-4cfc-bd79-38c683cea8bc> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://abbottcenter.com/bostonpaintherapy/2009/12/28/arm-and-hand-pain-causes-repetitive-stress/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572021.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814083156-20220814113156-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.933036 | 661 | 2.78125 | 3 |
By Jacob S. Hacker
My opponent says America is a nation in decline. Of our economy, he says we are somewhere on the list beneath Germany, heading south toward Sri Lanka. Well, don’t let anyone tell you that America is second-rate, especially somebody running for President.
Maybe he hasn’t heard that we are still the world’s largest economy. No other nation sells more outside its borders. The Germans, the British, the Japanese can’t touch the productivity of you, the American worker and the American farmer. My opponent won’t mention that. He won’t remind you that interest rates are the lowest they’ve been in 20 years, and millions of Americans have refinanced their homes. You just won’t hear that inflation, the thief of the middle class, has been locked in a maximum security prison…
Now, I know that Americans are uneasy today. There is anxious talk around our kitchen tables. But from where I stand, I see not America’s sunset but a sunrise.
The world changes for which we’ve sacrificed for a generation have finally come to pass, and with them a rare and unprecedented opportunity to pass the sweet cup of prosperity around our American table.
Sounds pretty optimistic to me. Only this was George H. W. Bush, accepting the Republican nomination in 1992. Meanwhile, Bill Clinton was feeling America’s pain: “Tonight 10 million of our fellow Americans are out of work,” he said in his acceptance speech.
Tens of millions more work harder for lower pay. The incumbent President says unemployment always goes up a little before a recovery begins, but unemployment only has to go up by one more person before a real recovery can begin. And Mr. President, you are that man.
A great passage capped with humor, but hardly devoid of gloom.
Of course, Bill Clinton went on to talk about his vision for the nation, about how he would put people first and change the country for the better and clean up government. But that’s the whole point: His message spoke to Americans’ fears and their hopes, their anxieties and their aspirations. And if there’s a single lesson in Clinton’s success–and I think there are more than one, some cautionary and some prescriptive–it’s that a winning economic strategy is rooted in an evocative narrative about why the country is not living up to its potential and how it yet can. That was certainly the story with FDR, the greatest by far of the three presidents whom Anne Kim, Adam Solomon, and Jim Kessler lionize (and the one, incidentally, that most befuddled the interesting, if preliminary, analysis by Seligman and Zullow that they cite–I guess when you’re fighting the Great Depression and World War II, optimism isn’t essential for success).
Kim, Solomon, and Kessler (as before, “KSK”) strike back hard, but I cannot tell exactly what they are striking back against. Not the notion that everything is hunky dory. They recognize that there are serious challenges and real sources of insecurity. Nor do KSK dispute the importance of linking security with opportunity, though they are certain that insecurity shouldn’t be the only subject, as if anyone in the discussion had suggested it should. (My argument, for example, was that security and opportunity are inextricably interwoven–a point that critics of public and private insurance have long disputed, as I show in The Great Risk Shift, but which those concerned about the health of the middle class should not let slip from their rhetorical and policy arsenal lightly.) Their main point seems to be that the middle class, properly defined, is richer than most of us think. But, as I noted in my last post and elaborate on in a moment, their view of the middle class is too static to capture either Americans’ real sense of insecurity (which KSK wisely don’t deny–they can read the polls, too) or Americans’ real, if often thwarted, aspirations for genuine upward mobility.
I should say right away, however, that I am grateful to KSK for talking about government and the need to restore public faith in it–a point that I emphasized in my last post. Reagan famously said that government isn’t the solution to America’s problems; government is the problem. Today, it’s fair to say that government may not be the solution to the Democrats’ problems, but that running away from government will do nothing to deal with the real problem of rebuilding the tattered public trust in the public sector, or in the Democratic Party. The dominant economic message today is that you must make it on your own, that government’s goal is mostly limited to protecting you from the illegitimate claims of others. There is no way to reverse this long-term tide without reclaiming the ideal that de Tocqueville once termed “self-interest, rightly understood”–the notion that we can achieve personal ends in concert that we cannot dream of achieving alone.
The economic standing of the middle class is constantly in flux, because our economy is constantly in flux. American incomes rise and fall–indeed, rise and fall to a far greater degree than they did a generation ago–and in those rises and those falls are stories of hopes fulfilled and dreams postponed, of expectations realized and expectations dashed. No single story will capture this complex reality. But any story that does not take seriously the legitimate fears Americans have about the increasingly ubiquitous downward trips on our economic roller coaster will fail to speak to today’s middle class.
In any case, the economic standing of the middle class can never be captured in a single statistical snapshot, because the middle class is an aspiration and ideal, not just a set of numbers in a Census table. Americans with incomes much, much lower than those that KSK hold up consider themselves solidly middle class. Indeed, those white voters with $23,700 in annual income who sat on the dividing line between the parties in 2002 probably consider themselves middle class. Which, come to think of it, is a good reason to be skeptical that the Democrats’ problems with the middle class are reflective of their failure to target their message more assiduously to families that make $63,300 a year.
What being middle class has historically meant is this: If you work hard and do right by your families, you should enjoy both basic financial security and a fair shot at the American Dream. And it is the loss of this guarantee that increasingly defines the middle class today. Middle class Americans are the new “tweeners”–too rich to receive Medicaid and too poor to know that they’ll always be protected from ruinous health costs, too rich to expect to live on Social Security alone and too poor to know that they’ll be able to put away enough in their 401(k).
The only message that these middle-class Americans have heard loud and clear, whether they’re making $20,000 or $120,000, is that they’re the ones responsible for their successes and their failures, that they are the ones who need to invest in education, take on a mortgage, ensure they have health coverage, put away enough for their retirement–and bail themselves out (now, without traditional bankruptcy protections) if things go bad. No wonder they don’t think government is there for them. It often isn’t. More important, there’s no one telling them that being middle class isn’t just about what you don’t have or what you need to do on your own. It’s about reaching a point on the economic ladder where the grip is more secure, the view more enticing, and the distance to the top shorter.
To place security at the center of Democrats’ economic agenda wouldn’t mean incessantly cataloguing the woes of the middle class, as KSK dismissively put it. It would mean identifying the gaps in the ladder of advancement and fixing them. Policy can’t be an afterthought in this vision; it has to be at the heart of the effort. Messages are one thing; leadership and action are another. And it will take leadership and action aplenty before Americans can look confidently up toward the ladder’s highest rungs, rather than worry about what lies below. | <urn:uuid:fe98f632-9734-48d6-bf1a-31f114392c2d> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://thedemocraticstrategist.org/2006/09/focusing_on_security_need_not/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572021.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814083156-20220814113156-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.956666 | 1,751 | 1.726563 | 2 |
I got in to history because of my great grandfather William F. Osborn’s Civil War journals. He was an assistant surgeon with the 11th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry and was, for a few days, a prisoner under Confederate guard during the Battle of Gettysburg. My grandfather, his son, transcribed them sometimes in the 1940s and 50s. But I got to hold the real ones when I was seven.
Not long ago, I studied the journals more closely and discovered a wealth of information written on the end papers and sometimes upside down in the corners. A good historian always looked closer. In one journal from 1864 he laid out the order of how the 11th Pennsylvania Volunteers lined up in the end papers of the front. Being a civilian in life before the war, he had to figure it out.
Right of Reg D. I. E. C. A. K. H. B. F. G. Left of Reg.
On the end papers on the back, he wrote down the officers with each company.
A Noble Capt Amstrong 1st Lieu
B Haines capt Stran Phillips
C Cap Shawl 1 L 2
D Capt Overmine (?) 1st L Hall 2 More
E Piper Hammond Briggs
F Chalfant Anderson McCutchin
Perhaps someone out there recognizes the names. Historical research is like peeling an onion or better a collection of dots that eventually connect
Part of writing about lives past is understanding the things people used in that time period. I’ve been very fortunate to come from a tradition where women passed their sewing tools and projects down through the centuries. My great-grandmother Martha Margaret March, affectionately known as Bongie in my family, was born in 1850. When she was ten, she watched Abraham Lincoln go on his way to his inauguration in 1861. Not long after her family moved to Kansas. Her parents were Quakers.
She has written about her experiences as a young girl and later, but nothing means more to me than to have the tools that she used to quilt, sew and darn. Such riches are more powerful than gold and they help me when I create a character from her timeline to understand the craftiness and creativity that women’s hands did and still do.
I’m now a week into the portable outhouse in my backyard as I work getting the sewer pipes replaced. Using it brings back memories of YWCA camp in the Pennsylvania woods with wolf spiders in the corner and a black snake that liked to sun himself at 1:00 PM in path to the john.
It also reminds me of the wonderful language resource I have used for years in researching my historic novels: I HEAR AMERICAN TALKING, An Illustrated Treasury of America Words and Phrases by Stuart Berg Flexner. Now out of print, it is a wonderful study of American words and sayings, showing when they first came into use in America and their origins. This information is especially important in historic novels. Word usage from the wrong period can really bump a reader.
Under the title chapter of “WHERE’s THE BATHROOM? Flexner explains the beginnings of usage around bathrooms and outhouses. For example, when the first outhouses appeared in the colonial days, lower class and rural colonists called their outhouses a privy, privy house or outhouse. The more aristocratic or cosmopolitan person used different words such as house of office, “a necessary house or simply the necessary. If behind a house, it might be called a backhouse; if earth were used to cover the excrement it might be called the earth house.” (Flexner p. 18)
Flexner also points out the origin of the half moon on outhouses. The half moon originally meant it was an outhouse for women. The sun indicated that the outhouse was for men. These are old medieval symbols.
Chamber pots for inside usage are another matter. Here in the Northwest, they were often referred to as “thunder mugs.” I won’t go any further than that. Cousin John or Jake were used by men for both the privy or chamber pot as early as 1530 according to Flexner. The word john has survived to this day.
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Do you know that every time a customer purchases something at your store, they are in the process of making a point-of-sale system or POS? The point-of-sale is the time and place where a retail transaction takes place. Since its inception, POS systems have provided help to retail and restaurant owners to run their businesses. But from its early heyday of only having credit card processing, the latest POS system has upgraded to new high-tech features such as mobile POS system and non-contact payment options complete with e-commerce integration, and more.
The Components of a Good POS System
For starters, POS systems have both a software and hardware component:
- POS hardware components consist mainly of a credit-card reader, register screen, receipt printer, a barcode scanner, and a cash drawer.
- POS systems software includes on-premise software and cloud software. But what differentiates them is that the former doesn’t rely on the internet to work while the latter needs it to thrive.
How Can It Help Your Business?
POS systems can make your business a breeze through these top-notch features:
- Sales and Inventory can help you track your company’s sales and ensure every item has been sold and recorded correctly in the system so the generated profit will sync together at the end of the day.
- Labor management can help you in employee tracking. For example, you can know which employee has logged in and out of the system, how much sales have they earned for the company, and keep track of their working hours.
- Loyalty programs are a great way to bring in new customers and retain existing ones as well. With every given incentive, your customers can turn into brand ambassadors that will help to promote and spread the good word of your business. All your employee has to do is to key in the customer’s savings every time they make a trip to your outlet or enter a phone number or scan a card to add up.
- Gift cards are almost the same as loyalty programs, except that they need to be made available as an option by the store’s POS vendor before they can become part of the incentive.
- Mobile-friendly apps are not compulsory, although they will become incorporated into any aspiring brands who want to make it to the top. Whatever the nature of your business- whether it is big or small, you will have to need a mobile-friendly POS.
- Any left-out data from your business is then quickly turned into reports that provide you with an insight into customer behaviors, sales data, employee productivity, and much more so you can bring up the company’s sales efficiency.
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Let`s Explore Egypt
What are the secrets for building Giza Pyramids?
Archaeologists inform us daily with new theories and discoveries about the secrets of building the pyramids of Giza in Egypt, and despite the passage of years of research, excavation and theories, some of which went so far as to claim that the inhabitants of space were the ones who built the pyramids, so far the mystery of their construction engineering, especially the pyramid, has not been revealed. The elder "Khufu", whose secrets have not yet been revealed,
The scientific journal ( Nature )published the team’s discoveries in November last year, and said that “the research team discovered a vacuum inside the Great Pyramid of up to 30 meters in size, and that this discovery may lead to uncovering the mystery of the 4,500-year-old pyramid of Khufu
The presence of 5 empty rooms above the main room in which the empty Khufu coffin was found is to reduce the loads, and this is not geometrically correct, and it may be the same in the fifth room, but in the rest of the rooms we do not know the reason for its existence
This discovery is the most important discoveries of the current century, as the Wadi al-Jarf papyrus speaks of a person called Mirer who was a chief of workers who used to cut stones to build the pyramids and transport them across the Nile in boats
Dr zahi Hawass worked for a long time in the pyramids area and was able to uncover the graves of the workers. The pyramids builders in the nineties of the last century, which refuted the theory of building the pyramids with forced labor, and there was an attempt in 2010 to discover what is behind the main burial chamber, and a robot was introduced to discover the mystery of the secret doors inside the pyramid. Khufu, but the attempt only yielded a door,However, in building the pyramid there remains something hidden and unknown that made the pyramid builders go through extra trouble, in order to build this gigantic majestic edifice, and they deliberately focus on the true north of the globe, in addition to other things that need more details, such as merging it with the dimensions of the Earth.
The secret of building the Great Pyramid is represented in very interesting numbers. For example, if you take the height of the Great Pyramid and multiply the number by 43.200, you will get the polar radius of the Earth. If you measure the circumference of the base of the Great Pyramid, accurately, and multiply the result by 43.200, you will get the equatorial circumference to the ground.
Experts expect that the ancient Egyptians transported the huge stones through cargo ships that were used to transport building materials, as they were transported by the Nile River, the easiest way at that time, and it is believed that specific waterways were created to reach the materials to the nearest point of the site of the Great Pyramid.
The construction of the Great Pyramid continued for about 20 years, explaining that the pyramid of Khufu, although it is not the first on earth or even in Egypt, is unique of its kind, as the way in which the Egyptians built the pyramids changed and it is likely that they used a new type of technology in this task, stressing that it The project differed from any other similar attempt.
The manpower is what allowed the ancient Egyptians to build a pyramid using 2.3 million pieces of stone, where the average weight of one stone was about 3 tons, despite the presence of some stones used in building the pyramid weighing more than 60 tons, in addition to that covered the ancient Egyptians The Great Pyramid has about 27 thousand pieces of polished limestone, each of which weighs several tons
The Herodotus machine is a device referred to by the Greek writer and historian Herodotus, and it is assumed that this device was the one that allowed the ancient Egyptians to build the pyramids, where the historian says that the ancient people raised the stones by means of a machine made of short wooden boards, then another machine receives it when it reaches the next step, then it goes Through a third machine to the upper segment.
Scientists believe that the ancient Egyptians used 5.5 million tons of limestone, 8000 tons of granite - imported from Aswan - and 500 thousand tons of mortar that was used in building the pyramid of Khufu, while the site monitored 3 things that the Egyptians used to complete the construction of the Great Pyramid.
There is certain information that King Khufu’s room is surrounded by mysteries and secrets that scientists have confused to solve and which were designed in order to preserve the king’s mummified mummy without rotting and described it in several examples, including if you put a piece of meat inside the king’s room, it will not be affected by any rottenness, but it will only dry up. A cold “shaving mousse” was left for hours and becomes sharp again. Plus, if a plant is placed, it will grow larger than it grows outside the pyramid.
According to the opinions of archaeologists and explorers, our ancestors, the Pharaohs, were able to build the Great Pyramid in the middle of the five continents
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Planning and starting a business is a little like climbing a mountain. It is a perilous journey, fraught with unknown dangers and influences outside your control. But if you keep your goal in sight and plan very, very carefully, getting to the top can be a most rewarding experience. We'll revisit this metaphor later.
The statistics concerning survival rates of new businesses vary considerably depending on who's doing the reporting. For instance, the reported failure rate during the first three years ranges from 10% to 85%. The real figure is no doubt somewhere in between these limits. The point, however, is that considering there are nearly a million new business start-ups each year; many of them will fail. We're going to profit from these failures by learning the basis for the failures, adding this information to data we've gleaned from the successes, to give you a clear advantage. This guide contains a wealth of information that is based on many actual, hard-learned, and expensive lessons.
All the reasons for a business failure are too numerous to list, but they can be categorized into these major areas:
Chapter 2 includes information that will allow you to assess your own entrepreneurial qualities. A checklist is included for you to test yourself.
Chapter 3 covers choosing your business and selecting its legal structure. The choice may seem obvious to you but you might be overlooking some obvious pitfalls. The "right" business can turn out to be a disaster if the choice is made for the wrong reasons. This chapter also discusses the numerous legal requirements of which you need to be aware.
Chapter 4 provides guidance on obtaining outside financing to start or expand your business.
Chapter 5 discusses partnerships and includes a checklist for choosing a partner who will be an asset to your business. An effective partnership can be a powerful combination for success, but the wrong partner is like stepping into the batter's box with two strikes against you.
Chapter 6 discusses planning. The lack of proper planning is the major reason for business failure. This chapter gives practical advice on the planning process, why it's important, and how to plan effectively for success. This chapter also covers planning for failure. Huh? Well, the facts are the facts ... Business is tough and failure is possible. If you plan ahead for the possibility of failure, you will be ready to deal with it.
Chapter 7 provides advice for working with accountants, attorneys, and insurance agents, all of whom you will be working with on a regular basis. Checklists are included for selecting and dealing with these professionals.
Chapter 8 covers the importance of a banking relationship, how to choose and deal with your bank. A listing of banking services is also included.
Chapter 9 discusses the significance of separation of home and business. It is no secret that many couples split up because of the pressures of one or the other going into business. Suggestions are listed that can prevent this tragedy.
Chapter 10 discusses marketing. This chapter is by no means comprehensive since marketing is a very complex arena, but what is offered are simple suggestions relative to basic marketing principles that can be critical to the long term health of your business. The appendix to this chapter contains listings for seeking out further information about marketing activities.
Chapter 11. Protection! Don't skim over this chapter! This very important area includes personal guarantee warnings, partnership agreements, and insurance.
Chapter 12 provides some ideas on hiring employees and suggests hiring may not be the best approach for you.
Chapter 13 discusses technology and its relation to your business. Computers and the Internet are discussed in some detail including selection of hardware and software; maintenance; security; and more. You will probably find early on that a computer is a necessary tool for your business.
Chapter 14 discusses the importance of the Internet. Information is included to show you how to "get connected" and how to use the Internet as a valuable business tool. The Internet is just as important - maybe more so - than the telephone is to your business success.
Chapter 15 is about communications, writing and speaking. Included is a checklist for effective writ-ten and spoken communications.
Chapter 16 includes a listing of suggestions for day-to-day business operations, including important areas such as saving money and using the telephone to best advantage.
Chapter 17 provides a summary listing of the major items to be considered when starting and running your business and a few final thoughts.
Appendix I is a listing of reference material.
Appendix II is an index of the various checklists included throughout the text.
Appendix III contains information specific to home-based businesses.
Appendix IV is a listing of some useful Internet sites and reference material.
Appendix V provides information on obtaining a business merchant account so that your customers may pay for services and products with credit cards.
Appendix VI is a small business glossary.
Appendix VII is state specific small business contact information.
Appendix VIII provides information on how your small business can sell products or services to the Federal Government.
Appendix IX is a listing of important Internet milestones.
Appendix X is a compilation of useful small business tips taken from the Small Business Advisor website.
Each chapter of this guidebook contains useful information for both the first time businessperson and the more experienced entrepreneur. However, each chapter stands alone, and if you are looking for information on a specific topic, refer to the brief chapter descriptions above to determine what portion of the guidebook will be most useful for your specific situation. | <urn:uuid:189f693b-d310-48fa-af6d-9f7d2e29f627> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://isquare.com/prologue.htm | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572021.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814083156-20220814113156-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.948269 | 1,115 | 2.015625 | 2 |
During the manufacturing process of polyurethane foam, toluene diisocyanate and methylene diphenyldiisocyanate are used in large amounts. Both chemicals, which are present in polyurethane foam, are mutagenic, whereas the former is also a carcinogen. Exposure to toluene diisocyanate occurs via inhalation and, since the polyurethane foam in the Philips sleep apnea machines and ventilators contains it, people who use these devices can easily breathe it in as the material deteriorates.
According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer, toluene diisocyanate is a possible human carcinogen. For this reason, exposure to it is associated with numerous cancers, including leukemia. A study published in the British Medical Journal from 1996 found that polyurethane foam manufacturing workers have a significantly increased mortality rate because of the malignant diseases they develop. Furthermore, the Department of Health and Human Services deemed toluene diisocyanate "reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen."
When people use defective Philips sleep apnea machines and ventilators, they inevitably inhale the toluene diisocyanate in the polyurethane foam of the device, which subsequently enters their bloodstream. Since this agent is mutagenic and carcinogenic, it can lead to the development of leukemia within several years, as it directly reaches the bloodstream, where it can cause severe damage to the DNA of the cells. If you came to struggle with leukemia as a consequence of using a faulty Philips device, we strongly advise you to contact our expert team to find out whether you are eligible for compensation.
In the regrettable event that you developed leukemia as a result of using a Philips CPAP sleep apnea device or another defective product of this company, you may be entitled to financial compensation. However, to file a claim for your diagnosis, you must meet the following eligibility criteria:
The statute of limitations, which is the timeframe within which you can seek compensation, is a very important aspect if you want to file a product liability claim. In the majority of states, it is 3 years from the moment of diagnosis. However, some states have a shorter or longer statute of limitations, which is why it is crucial to reach out to Atraxia Law as soon as you find out about your cancer, as the evaluation process is quite complex and time-consuming.
For over 35 years, we have been assessing product liability claims for a wide range of defective products, and our expert team is here to ease the legal process for you if you have leukemia caused by using a faulty Philips device. The only documents we will need from you are proof of you owning a CPAP, BiPAP, or ASV sleep apnea device and your medical records as evidence of your leukemia diagnosis.
We will thoroughly evaluate your situation and then let you know with certainty whether you can proceed with the legal process. If we find that you are eligible for filing a product liability claim with Philips, we will quickly guide you to a specialized attorney who will help you recover the maximum compensation you deserve for your suffering.
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Do Glucotrust Tablets Work
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GlucoTrust is an all-natural supplement that enhances your wellness by promoting healthy sugar in your blood. Because blood glucose is the major source of energy, having a deficiency in blood sugar level can trigger disease and also various other health and wellness problems. In a similar way, too much blood sugar level can additionally trigger troubles like diabetes. Do Glucotrust Tablets Work As a result, we need to figure out the balance in our blood sugar level degree to make sure that we can work our daily routine with no problems.
Currently let us take a look at just how GlucoTrust works. GlucoTrust supplies various natural substances as its active ingredients. These components are Gymnema, biotin, manganese, chromium, cinnamon oil, zinc, as well as glycyrrhizic acid. These components can aid you maintain your blood sugar degree in your body. It is essential to comprehend the working of GlucoTrust to ensure that you can assess your own well-being with the help of such items.
The very first way GlucoTrust works is by raising the production of insulin in your body. By lowering the insulin resistance, your blood sugar will break down and be changed into energy much more successfully. Blood cells will soak up a lot more blood glucose, and it will not go straight into your bloodstream. Likewise, the second means the GlucoTrust ingredients job is by avoiding the malfunction of carbohydrates.
Carbohydrates break down takes place in the small intestines with the help of enzymes. These enzymes are known as pancreatic amylase, as well as they break down sugar as well as carbohydrates. Consequently, the development of glucose occurs. Afterwards, glucose can be absorbed back into the blood stream. Nonetheless, GlucoTrust, with its active ingredients, protects against that from occurring.
GlucoTrust enables what insulin does to blood sugar in blood glucose support supplements. Having a healthy blood sugar level degree is necessary to keeping a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Additionally, it influences mostly all facets of our life, and not dealing with what we consume can result in unhealthy levels of blood glucose and diabetes mellitus. This is why makers of GlucoTrust utilize all-natural components to supply the most enhanced impacts when consuming GlucoTrust.
Biotin is additionally called vitamin B7, and also it aids in converting blood glucose right into power with the help of metabolic responses in the cell. On top of that, biotin additionally metabolizes fats, healthy proteins, and also carbohydrates a lot more effectively. Not just is there a correct functionality of metabolization with biotin, yet there are likewise various other benefits such as healthy and balanced skins, nails, as well as hair. Above all, it manages symptoms of diabetes mellitus which is its neurological symptom. Some research studies also reveal that absence of biotin in pregnant women can result in health and wellness issues in their establishing babies.
Manganese present in GlucoTrust boosts the production of insulin hormones to promote more power. In other words, manganese stimulates insulin production to make sure that it can transform blood sugar level right into energy. With manganese, there will not be any type of release of fats, which can bring about ketoacidosis. After that, study also reveals that manganese is also responsible for advertising healthy and balanced cognitive as well as nerve system function.
Gymnema Sylvestre is a typical Indian ayurvedic medication that is an organic essence of a leafed creeping plant. This natural component has actually been in use for over a century for ayurvedic medical purposes. Do Glucotrust Tablets Work Gymnema Sylvestre has the impact of promoting healthy blood glucose and lowering the food cravings for junk food. Advertising healthy and balanced blood glucose is the main cure for having an imbalance in blood glucose degrees. Because of this, lots of diabetic patients take pillsor blood sugar level assistance supplements that contain Gymnema Sylvestre.
Diabetic individuals have chromium deficiency which removes their capability to preserve their blood sugar level degree. With low chromium, you can have low blood glucose levels, which can trigger numerous health-related concerns. You can have troubles with your metabolic rate and the capability to burn down fat. This is why GlucoTrust contains chromium to increase your blood glucose level to optimal degree and improve your metabolism.
Licorice is one of the most crucial ingredients in all blood sugar support supplements. You will certainly see this active ingredient in all supplements for treating blood glucose levels. This ingredient is effective as well as has actually been confirmed sometimes with scientific research studies. Its core worths come from advertising healthy blood glucose in diabetic person people.
Licorice is not a modern medical substance. As a matter of fact, it has actually offered a typical medical objective for thousands of years. It was popularized as a herbal treatment and utilized for centuries in Chinese, middle eastern nations, and in Greek medication. Today, it is used in lots of supplements, including GlucoTrust. It subdues your appetite, promotes lean muscle mass, burns fatty acids, keeps blood sugar level and overall health.
Juniper Berries are old berries that were located in the burial place of Pharaoh. It is another terrific ingredient that advertises healthy and balanced blood sugar level. Athletes first used juniper berries to boost their endurance, stamina, and general performance. With improvements in medicine, specialists have actually learnt that juniper berries are antioxidants that help with inflammation and resistance. Therefore, it all boils down to having a healthy blood sugar degree.
According to the GlucoTrust maker, each capsule inside the bottle of GlucoTrust has a mixture of these ingredients plus 8 various other natural compounds. In addition, the perfect mix of these organic blends aids in regulating the natural hormones in your body as well as boosts the biochemicals that boost your overall health and wellness.
Zinc enhances your overall health by reinforcing your body immune system. You will have the ability to manage allergies, common cold, drippy nose, etc. Additionally, it additionally helps in the production of hormones. GlucoTrust additionally has zinc with all its benefits, and individuals that consume this supplement will obtain even more insulin hormones that appropriate for blood sugar.
Who Should Make use of GlucoTrust?
It is optimal to have a healthy and balanced blood sugar level level to keep power, focus, far better skin, preserve weight, and also other health and wellness advantages. Nonetheless, not everyone can accomplish this, which is why supplements like GlucoTrust have arised. There are many kinds of people that ought to make use of GlucoTrust, as well as it will significantly boost their quality of life.
Insulin aids the motion of sugar to your blood cells, and it is necessary for your body because obtaining sugar in the blood cells gives energy. Individuals that have a higher degree of blood sugar level in their bodies have concerns with their insulin hormonal agents. This can also cause diabetic issues, as well as it generally becomes an extreme clinical condition if not managed on time.
If you do not have sufficient insulin as well as face high blood glucose degrees, you need GlucoTrust. GlucoTrust helps keep blood glucose levels by offering the appropriate quantity of insulin.
Like high blood sugar level is a concern, low blood sugar degree is likewise bad. You need to have a minimum of 70 mg/dL of glucose level to carry out at a maximum price. Having anything less than 70 mg/dL of sugar level is a problem called hypoglycemia. Likewise, a sugar level of 200mg/dL 2 hrs after eating is likewise hypoglycemia Do Glucotrust Tablets Work. Either way, there is something wrong with your insulin, as well as you should start taking GlucoTrust to improve your health.
Hypoglycemia can create different health problems, including unconsciousness. Not having a correct diet, consuming less, and skipping clinical tablets if you have diabetes mellitus can additionally cause hypoglycemia.
So if you are a person who forgets to take their diabetic person pills or is eating less than normal, you should take into consideration utilizing GlucoTrust. Consuming GlucoTrust will advertise healthy blood flow, minimize food cravings for sugar, and provide top quality sleep.
Where to Get GlucoTrust?
GlucoTrust is specifically available only on their main web site. So far, there is nothing else industry online or offline where GlucoTrust is readily available. On the web site, there are three plans that supply GlucoTrust. There is one bottle, 3 container, and six-bottle packages which consumers can directly buy from the web site.
The costs of GlucoTrust will certainly drop if you purchase a six-bottle plan. It is an excellent package for people that have a favorable experience with GlucoTrust, and currently they wish to use it for the long term. Furthermore, GlucoTrust offers totally free shipping except for one container plan, and also you can obtain the product shipped throughout the USA.
Each bottle of GlucoTrust comes with 30 capsules which are enough for a 30-day supply. Taking one pill a day is the recommended dosage that must be adhered to by customers.
GlucoTrust has a 180-day money-back assurance policy which has to do with 6 months. Because duration, if you do not see outcomes, after that GlucoTrust will happily reimburse your cash. You can ask for a reimbursement by contacting the consumer support personnel of the business. Afterwards, the company will certainly process your refund demand within a day Do Glucotrust Tablets Work.
GlucoTrust is priced at $69 per bottle, although the price drops substantially when getting three or 6 containers simultaneously.
You can exclusively buy GlucoTrust with GetGlucoTrust.com, where it’s valued at the complying with prices:
- 1 Container: $69 + $9 Shipping
- 3 Bottles: $177 + Free US Delivery
- 6 Containers: $294 + Free US Delivery
Each container consists of a thirty days supply of GlucoTrust (30 pills). The maker suggests taking one capsule prior to bed every night to support blood sugar level overnight.
GlucoTrust is a blood sugar assistance supplement which contains a blend of 15 ingredients linked to blood sugar as well as cardiovascular health.
By taking one capsule of GlucoTrust before bed every night, you can purportedly appreciate powerful blood sugar assistance advantages. Trick ingredients consist of chromium, gymnema sylvestre, zinc, and biotin, to name a few.
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Get ready to fight Medusa as Robin Hood, Dracula, King Arthur, and Queen Victoria?
The cutesy literary-themed action-platformer Bookbound Brigade from Italian developer Digital Tales now has a release date. The game lets players take control of various historical and public domain literary figures on an adventure to find a magical McGuffin. Some of the characters playable in Bookbound Brigade include King Arthur, The Wizard of Oz’s Dorothy Gale, Dracula, Queen Victoria, Robin Hood, Nikola Tesla, Sun Wkong the Monkey King and the list keeps going.
The big character roster leads into one of the base mechanics of Bookbound Brigade, formations. In the game, players don’t control a single character; instead, they operate a team of up to eight characters moving in one of four formations, standard, line, column, or wheel. Different formations have different traversal and combat abilities, which are further affected by which characters are in the party. For example, Dracula can fly and carry the party over obstacles.
In terms of style, Bookbbound Brigade has a cartoony, not-quite-chibi art style, which plays into the mashup of all the different literary genres from which the characters come.
The story of the game was scripted by Little Big Planet’s Dean Wilkinson and centered around a magical book containing every word ever written called the Book of Books. At the start of the game, the Book of Books goes missing, and as a consequence, characters begin to vanish Back to the Future style, which sets the playable characters on a quest to recover the book. In pursuit of the book, characters travel across five locales, the Tower of Babel to Victorian London, and the lost city of R’lyeh, the dwelling place of elder god Cthulhu.
Bookbound Brigade will be available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Windows PC via Steam on Jan. 30, 2020.
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Over the years, the concept of sustainable development has suffered a deluge of descriptions, washing away any true understanding of what it actually means. This, in turn, has damaged the credibility of sustainable development and significantly diluted its impact.
On the face of it, the definition of sustainability is obvious. In relation to green issues, it means: “Capable of being continued with a minimal long-term impact on the environment.”
But this description doesn’t go nearly far enough in offering an effective way forward on climate change. That’s why, in 1987, a definitive description of sustainable development was hammered out by the United Nations World Commission on Environment and Development. The Brundtland Commission report, which resulted from a crucial meeting of this organisation, came up with this:
“Sustainable development meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”
This clear-cut statement clearly implies that sustainability must be based on resources that will remain unexhausted over a sensible term and not generate unacceptable levels of pollution. In other words, if the solution to the problem of climate change is sustainability, then the solution must itself be sustainable.
One way to ensure this is to maintain a laser-like focus on energy efficiency because cutting energy consumption is one way to limit the production of harmful greenhouse emissions such as carbon dioxide.
At ECEX, we are playing our part in the war on excessive energy usage with our ECEX Air Intake Screens – long lasting, weather resistant filters designed specifically for high velocity airflow applications such as chillers, dry air coolers, air handling units, cooling towers and air conditioning units.
These screens extend filter life by up to 60%, ensure maximum efficiency of internal filters and prevent efficiency drops caused by clogging.
Studies have shown that effective maintenance can reduce HVAC energy costs by 5 to 40%, depending on the system. ECEX Air Intake Screens can reduce maintenance by up to 75%, leading to significant energy savings. For example, a project we completed at a London University has reduced AHU energy consumption by 7%.
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Parent-Rated Measure Comparable to Established Test
By Chelsea E. Toledo, M.A. on August 28, 2013
Background: Most assessments for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) assess social skills, communicative abilities, and repetitive behaviors. The Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist (ATEC), administered by parents, tests for ASD’s physical manifestations as well, but has not been extensively evaluated against standard ASD diagnostic tools.
What’s new: On July 3, 2013, a study comparing ATEC to a more established assessment measure was published online in the Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities. The researchers administered the Child Autism Rating Scale (CARS)—a well-established test for ASD severity—to 56 children aged 2 to 16. Participants’ parents then completed the ATEC survey, which elicited information about the children’s communicative levels, sociability, sensory awareness, and physical behavior. They found a significant association between participants’ scores on the ATEC and CARS measures. However, larger studies are needed to validate this tool.
Why it’s important: This study provides support for the utility of parent-rated ATEC measure to assess ASD. Because the test includes physical criteria, it could provide a more complete picture of children affected by ASD. You can complete the ATEC online at http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/1318614/Autism-Treatment-Evaluation-Checklist.
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