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When they told me this issue was going to be NSFW themed, I immediately thought of Catullus as the perfect subject for this instalment of the column. I have to admit that my love for this clever, cultured, passional, and mischievous poet is almost unconditional. Despite being renowned mostly for his love poetry, which is guaranteed to make you think of at least one specific person when you read it, Catullus’ poems speak of many other themes and masterfully intertwine politics, high culture, personal feuds, and sexual innuendos in a way few poets were able to do both before and after him. But, as much as I adore Catullus’ romantic production (go check out Poems 5 and 85, you can thank me later), I thought this time I’d focus more on the political satire poems, and specifically on the ones where the satire is explicitly sexual. These are not only incredibly funny, but also show how much of our modern political humour and satire practices are based in classical culture.
But before diving into the R-rated production of our favourite member of the poetae novi, I feel like it’s necessary to make a couple points about the history of satire and the attitude towards sexuality in ancient Rome. In fact, satirical poetry has a long and honourable history that starts with the poet Lucilius and that can be said to have endured until the present day: back then it was a few clever verses aimed at a public figure, later on it became printed pamphlets and cartoonish caricatures, today it’s salty Twitter feuds and memes about some politician’s questionable choices in hairstyle. The aim is always to have a laugh at some important person’s expenses, while simultaneously expressing an opinion on a contemporary theme or issue that the author feels the public should engage with. In Roman tradition, there is also an added function of reminding the subject in question that they are not, in fact, all that. For example, soldiers would come up with satirical songs and chants to recite for their general as he was celebrating a triumph, so that he would remember to be humble and that he owed his victory to his soldiers and not just his personal skills. And, obviously, most of those chants were very sexually explicit.
This brings us to my second point, about the perception of sexuality in Roman society being quite different from what you would expect from an ancient civilization. For the cultured Romans of Catullus’ time, sex was a gift from Venus, the goddess of love, and as such it should be enjoyed and cherished almost as sacred. The poetae novi in particular – the literary group Catullus belonged to – also inherit some Greek notions on the subject, and their poetry reflects a relaxed attitude that doesn’t shy away from describing the physical and more crude aspects of making love to both young men and women. It was not unusual for people in the wealthiest circles to have many lovers, often of both sexes, and this often creates jealousies and intrigues that could rival today’s most dramatic soap operas. Catullus’ troubled relationship with Lesbia gives a good insight into these social sexual dynamics, and in Poem 15 he even has to plead one of his friends to stay away from his puer, the unnamed young boy he’s in love with.
It is not surprising, then, that when he needs to attack a political figure, Catullus plays on their sexual preferences or exploits: in Poem 57, for example, Caesar is not only attacked as a greedy adulterer, but also as sexually submissive. In other words, just when Caesar’s political power is starting to rise, Catullus writes the equivalent of a viral post, casually reminding all the intellectuals in Rome that Caesar is a bottom. Caesar’s reputation as an adulterer and seducer was known in the city, even to his soldiers, who reportedly greeted his return to Rome with a chant along the lines of “hide your wives and husbands, people of Rome, the bald lover has returned”; so Catullus’ work would have merely been a reminder, clearly meant as playful, yet, it’s not hard to imagine the political resonance his satire would have had at the time. After all, Catullus doesn’t only target prominent public figures of his time like Caesar, Cicero or Mamurra, but also his own friends and acquaintances, much like today we would tag our friends in memes about Brexit. Yes, it’s funny, but it can also be a way to share and discuss our political views.
Sexual jokes are, therefore, not only a form of humour, but also a way to engage the public in politics or to bring some celebrity down to the common reader’s level, and this is a function satire has preserved up until today. There can obviously be a discussion of the ethics associated with it, but in my opinion, satirical practices can be a healthy means of cultural expression in society, especially as a medium of popular dissent. Catullus is only one of many examples of poets, ancient and modern, who used satire to express their opinion on contemporary politics – the only difference is now we are less likely to use a poem to do so. The possibilities offered by modern media, in this sense, are almost infinite. What I believe is important is to remember that political satire, especially if sexually based, is not only meant for a laugh: it should also encourage the reader to think. And that is always a good skill to practice, be it ancient Rome or modern Glasgow.
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People find data and information easy to understand when it is visually presented. You might have seen graphs, pictograms, etc., that people use to explain data and information.
Not only is it easy to understand, but it keeps people interested as it is not just plain boring text. And one way to keep people informed and interested is through infographics.
In this blog, let us take a look at what infographics are, why they should be used by everyone and the nine types of infographics. This might come in handy for anyone who wants to present data in an interesting manner, including educators, students, business persons, salespersons, etc.
What is an infographic?
If we go by the definition, an infographic is a visual representation of any kind of information or data. Be it a study on business stats or a step-by-step tutorial on how to dress-up, an infographic can help you to show that information in the form of an attractive visual graphic.
Take a look at the infographic examples shown below.
There are some points to keep in mind while designing an infographic:
- Use of bright colors
- Use of illustrated characters
- Use of Bold text
These points easily grab the reader's attention and give you an overview while you go through the topic. The overall aim of an infographic is not only to inform but also to make the viewing experience fun and engaging. You can get this all by using different elements like icons, colors, shapes, fonts, images, and illustrations.
The infographic above also showcases the statistical visuals of the data using donuts, bars, radials, and charts so that if you can't understand the text above, you will still get the picture.
Why should you use infographics?
In this modern world, people have very less time to read a whole topic, and so they skip time consuming content.
Infographics are a very useful tool for them so that they can communicate easily and prove the information about the topic. Everyone will be attracted to colorful visuals instead of only plain text. The most unique and creative infographics are handy because they quickly grab the attention and don't let us go.
Not just static images, but even while making motion graphics or animated videos that are educational or gives out information, infographics can be used extensively.
9 Types of infographics
So how do you choose the best infographic for the best infographic style for your information?
Here I have categorized these infographics into 9 types, based on the type of information included in the infographics.
Statistical infographics are used to show the survey results, present some data or show the data or keep some information in a very easy way. The statistical infographic will keep your focus on the data, while the visuals and layout tell you the story related to your data.
Your storytelling can include elements like icons, charts, images, and eye-catching fonts. Keep in mind that this infographic uses an icon to illustrate every statistic.
Here are some points to keep in mind while designing a statistical infographic:
- Tell the story through your designs through infographics.
- Your individual key point title must be in the context of the data.
- Visualize your data using charts, icons, and text variations.
- Decorate your key data by using the combinations of pairing the numbers with icons and text.
Informational infographics are the best way to visualize a new or specialized concept or to give an overview of a topic. Typically, informational infographics are divided into sections with signifying headers.
Signifying headers and illustrative icons help in communicating better. Numbering in every section will play the best part in making the infographic design flow. People usually prefer the numbered infographic in comparison to any other.
Use techniques like switching up the colors and directions to keep your infographic engaging. You have to keep some points in mind while designing an infographic:
- Keep different titles for each header to keep information clear.
- Give a better flow of data by numbering each section.
- Illustrate concepts using icons and images.
A Timeline infographics template is the best way to visualize the history of something, highlighting important dates or an overview of events. The timeline of a project is one of the best examples of a timeline infographic.
Normally, humans tend to make sense of time spatially. Visual-like timeline infographics help in creating a clear picture of the timeframe. Using elements like icons, labels, text, photos, you can highlight and explain the points in time.
Here are some points you should keep in mind while designing a timeline infographic:
- To connect the different points in time, use a central line
- Use bold font to highlight the year or name of each event.
- Illustrate each point in time using simple icons and images.
- If necessary, provide a brief description of each point in the timeline.
A timeline infographic is used to highlight the points in time, while process infographics are used to provide a summary or overview of the steps used in a process.
Process infographic allows you to simplify and clarify each step in the process. Generally, process infographics use left-to-right or top-to-bottom flow, thereby making your process easy to follow if you label each step by numbers.
You can also use arrows and lines as directional cues to show the flow of your infographic. In case many steps are included in the infographic, you can use the 'snake' layout in your infographic. Your point will go back and forth in the infographic in 'S-Shape.'
You have to keep two points in mind while designing an infographic:
- Write your headers in a different font or use different colors to help them stand out.
- Use an S-shape layout to fit many steps into one page.
A Geographic infographics template is used when you want to show the location-based data, democratic view, or a showing the data in large quantities. In geographical infographics, you can use map charts as the focus visuals. Different map charts are used for showing different types of data.
Here are some points you should keep in mind while designing a geographic infographic:
- Use a heat map to visualize density by area and create a hierarchy of data.
- Use a map series to compare location-based information or show changes over time.
- Clearly label points on a map to make your data easier to understand at a glance.
Sometimes, it can be challenging to choose between two or more options. Comparison infographics are the best way to compare the options based on the features of a product or service. Comparison infographics split the features vertically or horizontally with the key points in the middle.
While you want to compare more than two options, dividing your infographic into two half won't be satisfying. Instead, you can divide your infographic into multiple sections. It can be horizontally or vertically.
You can use techniques like switching up the colors and directions to keep your infographic engaging.
Here are some points to keep in mind while designing comparison infographics:
- Divide your infographic into two sections to compare two options.
- For comparing more than two options, divide it into multiple sections.
- Choose a brighter background color of the section that can please your readers.
A hierarchical infographic is used to organize the items least to great or vice versa. The most known example of this type of infographic is the pyramid infographic.
One more example of the hierarchical infographic is visualizing a chain command or showing something is broken into parts. A flowchart is also part of this infographic.
If you want to list some options, or collection of items, or a list of examples, you can make use of a list infographic. List Infographics are mostly straightforward— the main goal is to make them more attractive and engaging than a simple list.
Icons can be replaced with bullet points, and the colors used can make your list stand out. You can also number the points in your list to create a flow in your list.
It is not a hard final rule that a list always follows the top-to-bottom or left-to-right rule. You can also try unconventional layouts like S-shaped or circular layouts in list infographics.
The modern corporate world has grown from old school to a professional standard. And this is why resume templates have become popular through the years.
However, nothing much will be changed from a traditional to a modern resume. The difference is that it will have attractive visuals to stand out in an interview, publish on your website, or attach into an email.
Here are some points to keep in mind while designing a resume infographic:
- Add a header that reflects the personality or the personal brand.
- Enhance your visualization by showing company logos that you have worked on or data or icons.
- Use bar graphs to show skills and growth.
The bottom line
Infographics are viral these days. The use of infographics makes your content easier to understand, as most visuals are seen in the form of icons and images.
Human eyes get attracted to colors, and therefore the use of different colors on infographics is a benefit to draw readers' attention.
In this blog, you have seen the different types of infographics to represent or arrange your data. So next time, you can use some of these popular infographic styles to easily convey your information.
You can even animate these infographics to make interesting videos like motion graphics animation. It can come in handy especially for explainer videos. Did you know that you can create responsive infographics in After Effects? | <urn:uuid:69b8845b-fc66-4967-8dbd-fa9510ec1960> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.webdew.com/blog/types-of-infographics | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571869.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813021048-20220813051048-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.896172 | 2,016 | 2.765625 | 3 |
Tupperware Lessons: Can Women Have it All?
While social media’s been buzzing over the recent article, “Why Women Still Can’t Have It All,” I’ve been thinking the answer can be found at a Tupperware Party. Author Anne-Marie Slaughter, a former high-powered director in the state department, argues that the women who’ve managed to be moms and have successful top-level careers “are either superhuman, rich or self-employed.” Her position has women everywhere talking about it.
I had to wonder, what were the lessons of the women before us? What would they think about this discussion today? This immediately led me to think about Brownie.
You don’t know Brownie Wise, but you should.
Neither did I, until one night last winter I flipped on my TV and discovered the story of Tupperware. The omnipresent plastic kitchen accessory of my childhood is a fascinating brand that exploded in popularity thanks to the genius of Brownie Wise, who served as Vice President during the 1950s. She intuitively tapped into the desires of women of the day, giving them a means to earn income and recognition, neither of which was widely available to them. She gave them a bigger story to play out. And her marketing genius blazed a path for new concepts in sales and marketing that are still relevant today, notably the Tupperware “party” concept that we’ve all come to know and countless of other brands still emulate.
Brownie Wise was Tupperware. She lived and breathed the business, dedicating all her energy to building it up. Undeniably one of the greatest female executives and innovators of the 20th century, her impact was tremendous, gaining celebrity-like status and adoration among women across the country.
Yet, I’ll bet you’ve never heard of her.
By 1958 she was forced out of the multi-million-dollar company she helped build without financial gain: holding no stock and receiving only a year of pay.
Brownie spent much of the rest of her life unsuccessfully attempting to recreate her earlier success with Tupperware. These final years, by most accounts, were largely absent of family and friends. Her singular obsession and focus to succeed at Tupperware provided little to no time for a relationship with her son, who bore the cost of his mother’s pursuits and eventually was estranged.
Ultimately, Tupperware’s story – Brownie’s story – left me feeling uneasy and more than a little sad for her. While her business success was incredible, it was also fleeting. I can’t help but feel she, well, missed the truly important things in life. The Lasting Things. Because, of course, Tupperware didn’t care and love her back. What company really does?
I wonder what she’d say if she could be here to reflect on her experience.
Was the temporary fame and success — while still impactful today – worth the cost of forgone relationships with family and friends?
Or, is there a lesson –a warning — that success does require drive, focus and obsession that can cost you (and perhaps even those around you) dearly? Which, leads me right back to Slaughter’s commentary: the demands of any high-powered position run the risk of consuming your life. By the way, I know I’ll likely get pinged for it – but isn’t this a real risk for men, too? I know more than a few Dads who missed their kids’ childhood in hot pursuit of career.
What’s rather discouraging is that, despite many strides for women, this dialogue is still relevant. Corporate culture still supports a performance and achievement driven “win at all costs” environment that trumps any real, sustained effort to support healthy, balanced lifestyles for executives and their families. And the viral storm of the past few weeks provides the proof. | <urn:uuid:7561158f-2930-4997-89dd-ea6dbb706149> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://brandstoria.com/tupperware-lessons-can-women-have-it-all/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572021.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814083156-20220814113156-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.973135 | 834 | 1.6875 | 2 |
Cabell-Huntington Health Department Receives Naloxone Donation
The Huntington area has consistently been at the forefront of the state’s fight against drug abuse and overdose deaths. One of the biggest issues to emerge in that fight is the availability of the opioid blocker Naloxone. The Cabell-Huntington Health Department made an announcement Wednesday that could change things.
State officials sayCabellCounty reported 900 overdoses in 2015, with 70 deaths.
Through a product donation grant, theCabell-HuntingtonHealth Department will receive 2,200Naloxoneinjector kits from a company in Richmond, Virginia. Those auto-injectors can instantly reverse anopioidoverdose.
Health department officials will now be able to distribute the auto-injectors to those who complete a training course that’s taught on Wednesdays, the same day the health department conducts its needle exchange program.
Dr. Michael Kilkenny is the Physician Director for the Cabell-Huntington Health Department. He said the donation will help the health department put the anti-overdose medicine in the hands of the public, which has been an issue since many doctors won’t prescribe Naloxone.
"We’re climbing the ladder and we’ve skipped up a couple of rungs on this one," Kilkenny said. " This is a fantastic advancement in the whole fight, we’ve got a well-rounded infrastructure in place now and this is a great resource that we can bring to bear and stop this overdose death problem."
Kilkenny says the health department will immediately start supplying Naloxone auto-injectors to those who complete the training.
Appalachia Health News is a project of West Virginia Public Broadcasting, with support from the Benedum Foundation.
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A paradise in the heart of the Marca Trevigiana.
Present owner of the villa is the family Bolzonello, who lives here nowadays, but in the past the villa was the residence of the Counts of Cornuda. The building is big, as at the time carriages of the noble family entered straight in it through the portico. It is an historical villa: experts say that the west wing dates back to 1300; furthermore, exquisite frescos and the noble family’s coat of arms were found there. Legend has it that it was built on the mruins of an ancient castle and it seems that in the north, on the so-called “valley of the dead”, the desperate battle of Cortesino da Strasso against the overpowering troups of Cangrande della Scala took place. | <urn:uuid:0f6013f5-d31c-4e6a-96e4-b0ee05c3a529> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://villabolzonello.com/en/history-2/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572021.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814083156-20220814113156-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.964348 | 185 | 1.664063 | 2 |
Do you know what type of technology Pioneer Communications or your current broadband provider uses to provide Internet to your home or business? Did you know there are about 6 different ways to provide Internet, and the type of technology used will greatly affect the capabilities and user experience your household can come to expect? Pioneer Communications provides Internet to our customers via three methods.
Fiber optics is the best type of technology to provide Internet service. Fiber optics are cables consisting of hundreds of strands of glass thinner than a human hair. Fiber is extremely reliable and can deliver the fastest speeds available. Currently, Pioneer has built fiber to 75% of our cooperative customers and continues to invest millions of dollars each year into building more fiber.
Coax cable, which at one time was mainly used to provide cable TV service, is a second way to provide Internet. Like fiber, coax can provide fast download speeds up to 250Mbps and upload speeds up to 50Mbps on a Pioneer Internet connection. Upload speed is used to send files to other people via the Internet and is also utilized when using applications like Facetime or Snapchat. We also continuously invest in our coaxial plant to keep it up to date and continue to increase download and upload speeds.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
DSL uses copper cables also used to provide telephone service to allow for Internet speeds up to 80Mbps download and 20Mbps upload. DSL Internet performance is affected by the age and quality of the copper wire that connects your home or business and the distance away from electronics that power these services. Pioneer Communications continues to invest in our cooperative areas to replace all of our DSL copper wire with fiber optic infrastructure.
There are other ways to provide Internet, but these are the three primary ways Pioneer Communications provides service. Geographic location decides what technology we use to provide your service. If you've ever wondered why we have maintenance in different areas at different times, or why we are consistently performing upgrades on equipment and software, its because we provide and maintain Internet service on many different platforms. We have extremely talented employees who are able to adapt and support service no matter what medium we are using. Our number one goal is to ensure every Pioneer Communications customer has reliable, state-of-the-art communication services, no matter how you get it! | <urn:uuid:645cfd26-f51a-4271-9d66-279216ea654e> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.pioncomm.net/blog/2022/08/04/is-all-internet-created-the-same | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571869.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813021048-20220813051048-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.947772 | 466 | 2.421875 | 2 |
On Sunday 9 September, Folkert van der Woude died at the age of 78. He was Rector Magnificus of the University of Groningen from 1994-1998.
Van der Woude was born in 1933 in the Frisian village of Snakkerburen (municipality of Lekkum) and studied chemistry at the University of Groningen. In 1966 he was awarded a PhD by the University for a thesis entitled ‘Mössbauer spectra and magnetic properties of iron compounds’. From 1970-1998 he was professor of Experimental Solid-State Physics at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, where he was also Dean for several years. Becoming Rector Magnificus capped off a career devoted to science.Van der Woude was a great supporter of fundamental research. While Dean, he was involved in the creation of several research institutes. He was also a great proponent of international cooperation – while Rector Magnificus he travelled widely to promote contacts with other universities, particularly in Indonesia. Although he held his valedictory lecture in 1998, he remained active at the University for several years, among other things in an advisory capacity. He was also chair of GEZEN, Stichting ter bevordering van Grootschalige Exploitatie van Zonne-ENergie [CSP – Concentrating Solar Power].
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One undesirable side effect of the mental hygiene movement and the overall tradition of dynamic psychiatry has been the development among educated persons of what I call the “spun-glass theory of the mind.” This is the doctrine that the human organism, adult or child, is constituted of such frail material, is of such exquisite psychological delicacy, that rather minor, garden-variety frustrations, deprivations, criticisms, rejections, or failure experiences are likely to result in major traumas.
As young psychologists in our first tenure-track positions, we were eager to begin our research careers. While we both imagined that there would be hurdles along the way, neither of us imagined that getting our research approved through our local institutional review board would be one of the biggest and most persistent. What we quickly learned, however, was that our IRB was gravely concerned that our undergraduates would experience harm or extreme distress as a result of participating in our research. Our work did focus on sexual behavior, including traumatic events such as date rape, yet our questionnaires were commonly used by other researchers, and many were “gold standard” measures in our field, validated by numerous studies over many years. When our IRB balked at our use of the questionnaires with our undergraduates, apparently buying into Meehl’s “spun-glass theory” of their emotional fragility, we directed them to data from previous work showing that participants were unharmed by participating in such research, and we offered many reasons why the benefit/cost ratio of our work was high. Nonetheless, the IRB remained steadfast in their beliefs. Their basic assumption was that our trauma and sex questions were obviously “above minimal risk,” especially compared to standard measures such as cognitive tasks or IQ tests, and therefore required special protection of participants and a full rather than expedited review. These assumptions, although unsupported by data, delayed or derailed many research projects at our university, and dissuaded researchers and students from asking questions about “sensitive” topics. As our midprobationary and tenure reviews loomed, we worried that IRB obstructionism was becoming the single biggest obstacle to our academic careers.
As we looked for solutions to our dilemma, we found that other psychologists were having similar problems at their universities. Indeed, we found a growing literature on the largely benign effects of “sensitive”-topics research on participants across college, clinical, and community settings. This burgeoning literature signaled to us a growing concern over the increasingly procrustean regulatory practices of IRBs, a process referred to by sociologist Kevin Haggerty as “ethics creep.” Armed with these new references, we gave our IRB stronger data showing that trauma and sex surveys are fairly low risk and have high potential for both scientific and social benefits. In response, our IRB questioned the generalizability of these studies, suggesting that our New Mexico students were unusually vulnerable due to many coming from poor, rural communities, being Hispanic or Native American, or learning English as a second language. At this point, it was apparent to us that the only way to appease our IRB would be to conduct our own research, on our own students, about the effects of our own “sensitive” questions about trauma and sex. So that’s just what we did.
A key assumption of our IRB was that questionnaires asking about “sensitive” topics, such as trauma and sex, are above “minimal risk,” defined federally as the level of risk “encountered in daily life or during routine physical or psychological examinations,” such as standard cognitive tasks or IQ tests. We tested this assumption by assigning a large sample of undergraduates (over 500) to either a “trauma/sex” condition, which included an extensive battery of surveys on topics such as rape, childhood sexual abuse, casual sex, menstruation, and masturbation (assumed to be well above minimal risk by most IRBs), or a “cognitive” condition, which included many IQ-type tests of vocabulary, sequence completion, and abstract reasoning (defined to be minimal risk by federal authorities overseeing IRBs). We recruited University of New Mexico undergraduates for three reasons: to overcome our IRB’s generalizability worry that our students were unusually vulnerable, to complement previous research focused on participant reactions to similar surveys among clinical or community samples, and to model the undergraduate subject pools common in today’s psychology research. We assessed key areas of IRB concern: specifically, participants’ positive and negative emotional reactions, their perceived benefits and mental costs of participating, and their positive and negative moods before and after the study. We also asked participants to compare their distress from the study to the distress that would result from specific, normal life stressors (e.g., getting a cavity filled, losing money, failing an exam, getting fired from a job). Finally, we assessed whether negative reactions to our trauma/sex condition were stronger among those who presumably would be the most vulnerable to becoming distressed (i.e., women who had been sexually victimized).
Our findings revealed that IRB concerns about trauma and sex surveys, while well intentioned, are misguided. Although we asked hundreds of “sensitive,” personal, and even arguably outrageous questions in the trauma/sex condition, the vast majority of our participants — including women with a history of sexual victimization — reported not being distressed. Moreover, participants’ post-study negative affect was lower than their prestudy baseline. Notably, our trauma/sex participants, relative to the cognitive participants, rated the study as resulting in higher positive affect, having greater benefits (e.g., engendering more insight), and imposing fewer mental costs (e.g., less mentally exhausting).
While our trauma/sex participants did report slightly higher negative emotions after the survey than did cognitive participants, trauma/sex participants’ mean scores on our negative-emotion scale showed that they were, in fact, not distressed. Importantly, less than 4% of our participants reported that they felt negative emotions above our scale’s midpoint, and no participants indicated that they experienced a high level of distress. Finally, and most relevant to the “minimal risk” issue, participants in both conditions rated each of the 15 normal life stressors as more distressing, on average, than participating in the study.
For example, the great majority of students reported that our trauma/sex condition was less distressing than losing a $20 bill or waiting in line at a bank for 20 minutes. These results suggested that most trauma and sex surveys should be considered minimal risk by IRBs. They were no more distressing than the “minimal risk” cognitive tests, were less distressing than many normal life stressors, and were experienced as reasonably benign, even for participants assumed to be particularly vulnerable, such as victims of sexual violence.
Future Directions and Conclusions
We realize that some participants may be upset by some questions about some traumatic and sexual experiences. But the assumption that most participants will be upset about most of these questions seems wrong — as does the assumption that studies including such questions are above minimal risk and require full IRB review. Nonetheless, our findings, in conjunction with the results of similar studies that preceded ours, suggest that many IRB committees have systematically fallen prey to the “spun-glass theory of the mind” described by Meehl and have underestimated the resilience of adult research participants, including college students.
Certainly, more work is needed in this area. We collected a large amount of individual-differences data in our study (e.g., measures of psychopathology, personality traits, religiosity) and are currently identifying which, if any, of these variables predict more distress to research participants. Such studies can help guide more effective inclusion and exclusion criteria for recruiting participants for “sensitive”-topic studies. We hope that these kinds of participant-reaction studies can help researchers fight against the IRB “mission creep” happening in many of our research institutions. We suggest that IRB decisions about research protocols should be based not on gut reactions and moralistic assumptions about what today’s students might find offensive, but on the best current science about how participants actually respond to studies. We also encourage IRBs to take seriously the costs to science, society, and victims of failing to ask about traumatic experiences. Becker-Blease and Freyd (2006) made this argument:
In particular, psychologists have largely ignored the costs of not asking about abuse. As a result, there is the possibility that the social forces that keep so many people silent about abuse play out in the institution, research labs, and IRBs. To the extent that silence is part of the problem — silence impedes scientific discovery, helps abusers, and hurts victims — then this is no trivial matter.
It also may be important, when assessing risk, to remember the experience of today’s US college student. The average undergraduate is about age 20 and was born in the early 1990s. This generation grew up with South Park and Grand Theft Auto. They saw Oprah and Dr. Phil routinely discussing child sexual abuse, rape, incest, drug addiction, sexuality, and mental illness. Many students share intimate details of their lives on Facebook and YouTube. They’re exposed to TV shows depicting graphic levels of sex, violence, and trauma (e.g., Game of Thrones, Sons of Anarchy, Breaking Bad). Thus, previous studies, our study, and this cultural-historical context suggest that current undergraduates will not be harmed by answering questions that older members of IRB committees assume to be “sensitive” and “above minimal risk.”
Becker-Blease, K. A., & Freyd, J. J. (2006). Research participants telling the truth about their lives: The ethics of asking and not asking about abuse. American Psychologist, 6, 218–226.
Haggerty, K. D. (2004). Ethics creep: Governing social science research in the name of ethics. Qualitative Sociology, 27, 391–414.
Meehl, P. E. (1973). Psychodiagnosis selected papers. Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press (pp. 225–302).
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The Bundeswehr can participate financially in the project for the development and procurement of the EURODRONE after the Bundestag Committees for Defence and for Budgetary Affairs took note of the corresponding €25M bill and released budget funds amounting to €3.1Bn on 14 April 2021.
Germany, France, Italy and Spain want to jointly develop and manufacture the Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) intended for medium operational altitudes and long flight durations (Medium Altitude, Long Endurance, MALE) under the name EURODRONE. The system will rely on European technology. By the early 2030s, the EURODRONE will take over the reconnaissance tasks that have so far been carried out for the Bundeswehr by leased HERON 1 and HERON TP aircraft.
The drone, which weighs around 11 tonnes (maximum take-off weight), is powered by two turboprop engines and is designed to operate continuously for more than 24 hours. With a length of 16.4m and a wingspan of 30m, the aircraft can carry a payload of 2.3 tonnes (electro-optical, infrared and radar sensors, signal-capturing reconnaissance, communications equipment and, if necessary and allowed, weapons) at an altitude of up to 13,500m. The aircraft will fly at a speed of about 500 km/h.
As soon as the other nations involved in the PESCO project have completed their national approval processes, OCCAR will be able to conclude the contract with the industrial consortium led by Airbus Defence and Space. The consortium includes Dassault from France and Leonardo from Italy while a Spanish value-added share will be realised through Airbus. The contract is to cover the development of the EURODRONE, the production of 60 aircraft and 40 ground stations (cockpits on the ground) and operational support for the first five years. Germany will receive 21 aircraft, France eight, Italy 16 and Spain 15.
As a European in-house development, the EURODRONE will be able to provide precise reconnaissance results in national and alliance defence, but also in crisis prevention and crisis response missions. Even in basic operation, the EURODRONE should be able to fly in European airspace.
Mission Next-Level Weapon Stabilisation – Tailor-Made Meets ModularIn the development and production of military vehicles, time is not only money, but also relative. Years pass from the idea to the first deployment. In turn, vehicles are in service for decades before they need repairs and upgrades.
FNSS: A Globally trusted and respected Turkish partner in defenceFNSS continuously develops new generations of wheeled armoured combat vehicles, which incorporates the most recent technologies. PARS SCOUT, PARS NG-WAV 8x8 and PARS IV 6x6 Special Operations Vehicle (SOV) are the samples, which highlights such effort. | <urn:uuid:ab0a664a-f6e5-4330-b709-7436ed323703> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://euro-sd.com/2021/04/articles/exclusive/22356/important-step-towards-eurodrone/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572021.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814083156-20220814113156-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.939047 | 611 | 1.914063 | 2 |
Hooves Change with Seasons
by Tab Pigg
Seasonal weather changes have a major effect on horses’ hooves. Hooves change with the weather and may require extra attention and treatment. Ignoring environmental impact on hooves can lead to sole deterioration or other harmful consequences. When it comes to a horse’s environment, there are two main seasonal factors that impact hoof health: temperature and moisture.
Temperature Impacts the Hoof Cavity
Weather impacts how fast a hoof grows. Cooler temperatures cause hoof growth to slow down resulting in less frequent trimming. Warmer temperatures allow for normal sole development, and the hoof will return to its normal growth speed resulting in a need for more consistent trimming and maintenance.
It’s important for hoof-care professionals to consistently monitor growth to determine how often hooves should be trimmed or simply maintained. During periods of slow growth, it’s also vital to make sure that the hooves aren’t wearing away. Extra support inside the hoof cavity can alleviate pressure from the hoof wall to mitigate any wear that may occur.
Managing Hooves in Wet and Dry Conditions
Ground moisture is one of the most important environmental factors to consider for hoof health. Wet conditions increase the chance of infection because of the increase of moisture.
Throughout spring, some parts of the country are still getting rain and the wet environment can cause thrush to run rampant through the barn. Thrush is a bacterial infection that lives in the soft tissue of the frog and can cause irritation in a horse’s foot. Similar to athlete’s foot in humans, thrush is not life-threatening, but it can lead to serious hoof issues if left untreated.
The foot of a horse is like a sponge and can become soft and saturated when the ground is wet. In these conditions the feet often expand and become softer, so it’s important for a hoof care professional to monitor the hooves to assure that horseshoes fit correctly and that the feet are being cleaned out regularly.
To avoid infection or injury, horse owners can use pour-in pad materials to help maintain optimal sole health. Vettec’s Equi-Pak CS will bond to the bottom of a horse’s foot, sealing out moisture and preventing debris from being packed in the foot. Equi-Pak CS is a fast-setting, soft instant pad material infused with copper sulfate to effectively manage mild and moderate cases of thrush.
Another situation to consider is when a horse goes from wet to dry conditions in a short amount of time, which is likely in some areas as winter turns to spring. This can cause chipping and cracking, as well as a change in shoe size. The feet shrink as they dry out, so if a horse is shod, the shoes become too big. It’s critical that a farrier examines the hooves when this change occurs so that the horse has proper support, and to mitigate the possibility of abscesses due to cracking and chipping that may occur as the sole dries out.
When horseshoes don’t fit correctly, horses distribute their weight unevenly and land on their feet differently. If they put excessive force and stress on one area of the hoof wall, it can cause a vertical crack, otherwise known as a quarter crack. Often, a horse is in pain when it has quarter crack, and it can become lame if the condition is not treated. If a horse is diagnosed with quarter crack, it’s important to apply support to its hooves. Pour-in pads are an ideal solution to provide extra support during seasonal transitions.
Vettec Equi-Pak works well for this issue to support the internal hoof cavity. It absorbs shock and concussion to alleviate pressure from the hoof wall. Sole-Guard is beneficial and serves as a firmer pad material that distributes a horse’s weight across the entire hoof-bottom. In situations where a horse needs to relieve pressure around a quarter crack, this material is key to providing the horse relief, especially in the changing seasons.
Although moderately warm and dry weather is ideal for horses, it is common that horse owners will have to deal with a variety of climates. The temperature and moisture directly impact the anatomy and health of hooves. To maintain a horse’s overall health, it is important for horse owners to offer extra attention to soles throughout the changing seasons.
Talk with your farrier or veterinarian about your horse’s environment, and how pour-in pad materials can be a helpful tool for soles during a variety of environmental conditions.
Tab Pigg is a Certified Journeyman Farrier and Farrier-at-Large for Vettec Inc., a manufacturer of innovative sole support products for horses. In his role at Vettec, Tab leads hands-on clinics throughout the U.S. to teach shoeing and forging techniques to equine owners, farriers, and veterinarians. He also visits veterinary and farrier schools exchanging information about hoof anatomy and shoeing. Tab shares his expertise via a popular video and blog series,“Two Minutes with Tab” on Vettec.com For Tab, shoeing horses is much more than a way to earn a paycheck. Helping horses and knowing that he has the ability to improve the horse’s quality of life is very valuable to him. Tab lives his own motto every day: “The education to become a farrier never ends. Anyone who feels that they have it all figured out is wrong.” | <urn:uuid:f094acf8-4097-4af2-b7bb-94a34a12794b> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.nwhorsesource.com/environment-affects-hoof-health/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570913.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809064307-20220809094307-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.943784 | 1,156 | 3.140625 | 3 |
NFL: Preparing the Next Generation of Leadership
NICE Future Leaders (NFL) is a group of individuals who are or may be future leaders of NICE member companies who come together to create entrepreneurial excellence by:
- Building a network of trusted peers committed to personal and professional development
- Exchanging knowledge, tools, procedures and practices that lead to the most effective organizations and operations
- Developing confidence, business knowledge and leadership skills
- Challenging each other to assess personal and professional development needs and address weaknesses
Members of NFL are typically individuals in their 20s to 40s who have a leadership role in a member company; often they are family members or full/partial owners. NFL has at least two in-person meetings per year. Additionally, being involved in NICE allows members to network and take advantage of training opportunities specific to the issues they face, share best practices, develop leadership skills and gain fresh insights.
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Richard Schrock, Nobel Prize winner: “The chemical cluster in Tarragona is very competitive”
Richard Schrock (1945, Indiana, US), Nobel Laureate in Chemistry 2005, visited the Tarragona chemical cluster recently and met with leading companies from one of Europe’s largest chemical hubs, such as Dow, BASF and Repsol.
Prof. Schrock’s visit was promoted by Tecniospring, Catalonia Trade & Investment talent programme, which aims to bring top researchers to Catalonia from all over the world. One of the funded projects, being developed at the research group AMIC at the University Rovira i Virgili (Tarragona), involves the use of catalysts Prof. Schrock discovered.
You discovered organometallic compounds that effectively facilitate olefin metathesis, a type of chemical reaction. What are the applications of this technology?
It is applied in the transformation of olefins, organic molecules with carbon-carbon double bonds. These molecules are very common, so the applications are very broad. It can be used to prepare polymers, fragrances, flavors, pheromones…
Importantly, many biorenewables also contain carbon-carbon double bonds, so the technology does not depend on petroleum. We are making astounding new polymers with certain properties using catalysts engineered to make them.
It can also be used in pharmaceuticals. All diseases practically are dependent on small molecules and what they do in the body. So, we could make some molecules that act as a drug for treating Alzheimer’s, for instance.
What will be the impact in the long run?
People still don't realize how biorenewables is a big thing. It's nature's chemicals! I think it is going to have a huge impact particularly in pharmaceuticals, but in organic chemistry in general.
If you can make organic molecules more simply and catalytically, you will not be making any waste. It's a very environmentally-friendly catalytic reaction that is the way to go today.
What is your opinion about the chemical cluster in Tarragona?
I think it's a highly concentrated and very competitive cluster. I came here at the invitation of University Rovira i Virgili, and I am hoping to convince the companies that we have reactions that they could make use of, because the companies in the chemical cluster do lots of reactions with carbon-carbon double bonds, such as ethylene, propylene, butene, and so on. And they were generally interested.
Do you see possible ways of collaborating with the cluster?
Maybe in the future, yes! All these things take time. We would like to collaborate helping them solve the problems they might have in this type of chemistry.
What do you like most about chemistry?
Chemistry explains everything around us: gas, liquid, solid. If you can learn and use those properties and discover how to make things that are stronger, lighter, and more useful, that's all good. I like puzzles, so I enjoy a scientific puzzle. And ultimately, I enjoy the next discovery, whatever that might be.
What does it take to win a Nobel Prize?
It takes an original discovery. Surprises are given for life's work and Nobel Prizes are given for discoveries that have changed the way people do chemistry forever.
How did it change your life?
It is a very select group of Nobel Prize winners. There are maybe 170 alive now. Everybody wants to have a Nobel Laureate to come to their conference, so I get a lot of invitations, but I can't accept them. But it's just the recognition: everybody knows about a Nobel Prize. Everywhere I go in the world, people revere a Nobel Prize. It was the first scientific prize I think to be given. But it didn't change what I did professionally very much.
Doing research requires a lot of innovation, and the willingness of always trying new things and ideas. How do you do that? How do you innovate?
Imagination is one of the main things in terms of scientific research. Albert Einstein said, “The most important thing about intelligence is imagination”. And he had a tremendous imagination. And look what happened to him: he also got a Nobel Prize!
You can't do that every day, but you do make discoveries that you find satisfying and that really push back the frontiers of what you’re doing. And you can publish it and then it's there forever!
After winning a Nobel Prize, are there any other life challenges that you want to accomplish?
I want to be a spokesman for science more, try to convince people like the president of my country that climate change is a real problem. We may already be beyond the point of stopping it, but he knows nothing about science. I don't know if I can change his mind, but I hope I can contribute to the general change writing articles and giving talks. | <urn:uuid:956d2c5e-a5d5-4679-91b9-54a8c73b9c62> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://catalonia.com/newsletter_news/news/2019/Richard-Shrock.jsp | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572021.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814083156-20220814113156-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.953739 | 1,042 | 2.234375 | 2 |
In the eyes of many across the globe, including anti-establishment figures, credited and established economists, and consumers, the macroeconomy could be on the verge of collapse. In fact, in a recent Bloomberg op-ed, Narayana Kocherlakota, the former president of the Federal Reserve’s Minneapolis arm, advised his old employer to prepare for a crisis. But Bitcoin may be a way out — “an escape hatch,” as put by ShapeShift chief executive and crypto entrepreneur Erik Voorhees.
There has never been a global recession since Bitcoin was created. Next time it happens, there is an escape hatch. https://t.co/XmwcCcuSU9
— Erik Voorhees (@ErikVoorhees) April 16, 2019
The Case For A Recession
While the economy seems to be doing better than ever, certain fiscal and economic indicators aren’t looking all too hot. For instance, the U.S. Treasury bond yield curve recently saw a negative spread between the three and ten-year notes, which is a sign that has historically predicted recessions (1970s’ oil crisis, Dotcom, Great Recession).
Debt across the board, especially sovereign debt, is surmounting all-time highs on a daily basis. In fact, since 2008’s fiscal debacle, the nominal value of all forms of debt has increased by dozens of trillions of dollars, as central banks across the globe bolster their balance sheets, firms borrow more to promote their growth, and consumers spend more than ever, all while lenders are seemingly becoming more lenient with each passing day.
According to Trace Mayer, a long-time Bitcoiner and a zealous anti-centralization thinker, society has accumulated $87 trillion more debt as humanity’s relentless lust for growth continues, accentuating that governments and society at large haven’t learned from past mistakes.
The U.S. alone has seen its national debt breach $22 trillion mere weeks ago, up from ~$8 trillion when the recent Recession peaked. In response to this swelling statistic, the Peterson Foundation, an American financial services group that is focused on amending the nation’s economic issues, claimed that the fiscal situation is “not only unsustainable but accelerating.” As Ikigai head Travis Kling recently explained:
“The increasingly erratic U.S. president is yelling at an irresponsible central bank to act even more irresponsibly with its monetary policy, while running a $1 trillion deficit for the second year in a row.”
The economy’s outlook is so harrowing that Ray Dalio, the co-founder of the world’s largest hedge fund, Bridgewater Associates, recently drew eerie parallels between today and the Great Depression. In a comment made at Davos, the world-renowned investor, who has become a market pessimist as of late, explained that from 1929 to 1932, there was a lot of “printing of money, and purchases of financial assets,” much like today.
Even BitMEX’s research division has chimed in on the matter of the case for a recession. As reported by NewsBTC previously, the team of researchers and analysts noted that the current financial system is currently unstable and fragile, backing their claim by drawing attention to the dichotomy between the overall lack of volatility and sudden spikes in the VIX. They noted that this instability has only been underscored by low-interest rates and a tumultuous political climate (think Brexit, Trump/China, and the Yellow Vests), making it all the more likely that a crisis is brewing under the surface.
Why Bitcoin Is The Answer
So what’s a way to opt-out of a crisis?
According to many pundits, that’s Bitcoin, as the asset isn’t centrally controlled, has a deflationary supply issuance schedule, and is a non-correlated asset that exists independently of any traditional system, save for the Internet. As Kling, a Wall Streeter turned anti-establishment thinker, explains, the cryptocurrency’s value proposition as a non-sovereign, hard-capped supply, global, immutable, decentralized, digital money could be just what modern consumers are looking for in a market rife with uncertainty — a way out of this ongoing fiscal experiment that many argue benefits the wealthy before the underprivileged. The Ikigai C-suite head adds that “central banks and governments are proving the profound need” for such a digital asset, not discrediting it.
In other words, if any government takes on heavy debt and defaults, Bitcoin benefits. If hyperinflation makes U.S. dollars nothing more than glorified toilet paper, Bitcoin benefits — you get the point.
With the U.S.’ interest expenses on track to surpass the tax receipts themselves by 2022, meaning that America will be paying more in interest on its debt than the tax it receives, creating a negative, likely never-ending feedback loop, only one option will be left: print, print, print the debt away. And by then, Bitcoin would have likely won.
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We're always interested in work that cultivates the fertile zone where art and science overlap, and Andreas Nicolas Fischer does it better than most. With his "Schwarm" series, the Munich-born, Berlin-based artist created prints of beautiful abstract forms, generated using his own custom software.
"The software uses a swarm of particles to gradually create an abstract composition based on a series of photographs," writes the artist. "The drawing agents behave according to a set of rules, but have a degree of autonomy. Each time the software is being run it produces an infinitie sequence of unique images over time."
We're not sure precisely that means, but the images sure are purdy. Check out this video of the work in action.
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Ed Gibbons never expected to be homeless in his retirement years.
But when he lost his job as a security guard at the age of 60, he could no longer pay his rent. For seven years he lived a rootless existence, spending days on the streets of Boston and nights at a shelter for veterans.
All that changed this year when Mr. Gibbons learned about a permanent residence for homeless older people, run by the Committee to End Elder Homelessness in Boston. Five months ago he moved into an efficiency apartment, finding welcome stability and security at last.
"It has everything you need," Gibbons says, a smile lighting up his lean face as he talks about the sparely furnished but cheerful room. "You can cook your own food and take a hot shower every day. And you've got your privacy."
Although older people like Gibbons account for only a small part of the homeless population - 10 or 15 percent by some estimates - their numbers are gradually rising. Soaring rents, gentrification, and a sharp decline in federally subsidized housing in the past 20 years have all taken a toll on affordable housing, especially for those on fixed incomes.
No national figures track the number of displaced older people. One 1997 survey counted 1,052 homeless older adults in Massachusetts. In Boston alone, their ranks increased by 26 percent in a single year. Among those between ages 50 and 61, the increase soared to 62 percent.
One factor keeping the numbers relatively low is the high mortality rate among the homeless. One study puts the average life expectancy of homeless persons at 51.
"That is shockingly young, but not surprising considering that the conditions of homelessness are unhealthy and often life-threatening," says Maria Foscarinis, director of the National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty in Washington.
Housing specialists expect the problem to worsen as private landlords "opt out" of subsidy contracts in search of market-rate rents. During the next five years, contracts for a million units of federally subsidized Section 8 housing will expire. Nearly half are occupied by households headed by people 62 and over without children.
"There's a vast affordable housing need in America that we really must address," says Mary Ann Gleason, executive director of the National Coalition for the Homeless in Washington. "In the 1970s we were creating about 230,000 units a year. In the '80s, that went down to 126,000 that we would create for very poor people. We haven't created any new housing units or subsidies for four years except last year, when Congress allocated 50,000 new housing vouchers."
Yet elder homelessness remains a largely invisible problem. "A lot of older people stay hidden, either in inadequate housing or in hidden places," says Janice Gibeau, executive director of the Committee to End Elder Homelessness. Many fear shelters and refuse to use them.
Public misconceptions further marginalize the group. "Most people don't ever think of older people being homeless,"Dr. Gibeau says. "Because we're a country on Medicare, people have the image that everyone has a safety net." But Medicare covers only health care, not housing assistance.
Mental illness and substance abuse alsocontribute to elder homelessness. Gibeau calls alcoholism and aging "the elephant in the room - a large problem." Limited literacy and vocational skills also keep some older adults from becoming self-supporting.
Although there is no "typical" elderly homeless person, Jane Alexander, director of the Women's Lunch Place day shelter in Boston, notes that all share the challenge of finding shelter. "Shuffling from one place to another - finding a place to sleep, a place to eat, a place to shower, a place to sit - is hard for anybody, but it's just remarkably hard for older people."
Some of the women Ms. Alexander serves refuse to discuss money or housing. "They're very proud and don't want to apply for disability money," she says. "Others are of an age where they insist on wearing skirts. It's hard to walk around in rain and cold and snow, still dressing with the dignity they're used to, and not have a home."
One neatly dressed white-haired woman, Mickey, has been a fixture on the streets of Boston's Back Bay for more than 10 years. She says she "lost everything" when her 18-year marriage ended, adding, "I got the car."
After living in her car for six years in Connecticut, Mickey moved to Boston. For three months she lived in shelters, then fled because of "a lot of harassment of the elderly" and "people stealing, teasing, aggravating you." Now she sleeps on a bench. Wearing a neatly lettered cardboard sign ("I am homeless please help") on a string around her neck, Mickey asks for money part of the day, then heads for the harbor to watch boats.
"I used to own my own boat," she says. "I just love the water."
She attends free lectures and movies at the Boston Public Library.She also systematically saves money - to get her teeth cleaned, to go the flower show, to attend a Red Sox game. "That's what I do for a pastime, to make life pleasanter," she says.
But nothing can substitute for a permanent roof. As one solution, advocates for the elderly are urging Congress to increase the supply of federally subsidized housing. The US Department of Housing and Urban Development estimates that 1.5 million older people face worst-case housing needs, putting them at great risk of homelessness. That includes those who live in severely substandard housing or pay more than 50 percent of their income for rent, or both.
"We need to find a comprehensive way of looking at the special housing needs older persons have," says Larry McNickle, director of housing policy at the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging in Washington. Developers, he adds, must consider not only affordability but "the suitability of housing to accommodate supportive services as people age."
At the local level, Ms. Foscarinis advocates policies that encourage private developers to build more affordable housing. This includes requiring a percentage of new developments to be set aside for low-income residents.
In another approach, the National Coalition for the Homeless has launched an initiative to create a million units of housing over five to seven years for those whose incomes are the minimum wage - $10,700 - or less. Called the Community Housing Investment Trust, the effort would be half federally funded, half private.
"Some communities would use this to build units, and others to subsidize units, " says Ms. Gleason.
Permanent housing developed by the Committee to End Elder Homelessness offers another model. The group began eight years ago by renovating a Victorian house in Boston's Jamaica Plain neighborhood. It provides congregate living for nine formerly homeless women. Each has her own room, and they share a kitchen.
In Boston's South End, the committee turned an old bread factory into 41 apartments for homeless men and women. Residents range from their late 50s to late 80s, with most, like Gibbons, in their mid to late 60s. Two-thirds are men. They pay one-third of their income - typically Social Security disability income - for rent. Foundations, corporations, and private donors support the project.
After seven years of living by shelter rules, Gibbons relishes his independence. "You can get up when you want and go to bed when you want," he says. "Right outside my door, there's a huge TV with cable." One afternoon, several men watched television in a lounge, while five women played bingo in a common room.
Some efforts to create affordable housing get thwarted by nimbyism, the not-in-my-backyard syndrome. Even if funds are available, Foscarinis notes, "community groups trying to create housing may face local opposition from business groups, neighborhood groups, and residents who fear, based on stereotypical prejudices, that allowing such housing will be detrimental."
Alexander advocates "supportive" elderly housing that offers "compassionate understanding" for problems such as mental illness or alcoholism. "They have many things they're dealing with in their lives, and they're not all going to go away just because housing is offered," she says.
She also emphasizes the need for housing that provides community while preserving independence. And an intergenerational approach gives people "a sense of belonging to a real segment of life rather than an elderly center that feels demeaning."
Gibeau is working on a longitudinal study of elder homelessness with gerontologists in England and Australia. She is also seeking funding to film a documentary, telling "the real story of elder homelessness, not some Hollywood version."
She adds, "You don't get to be old by being a wimp. Old people who are working their way out of homelessness are very creative." Referring to the residence where Gibbons lives, she adds, "Funny things happen every day, as well as poignant things, silly things, very serious things. It's a happy place."
Gibbons agrees. On a summer afternoon, with sunlight streaming on his yellow wing chair and his purple-and-green bedspread, he takes a long view, saying, "I'd love to die here. Very loving, caring people run this place. There's nothing they wouldn't do for you. They've thought of everything."
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Very few nursing schools actually teach “Home Nursing.” At least, that’s our conclusion after reviewing our Home Nursing Residency program for new graduate nurses. As homecare continues to grow, it’s essential to educate new nurses about what to expect in this expanding field of homecare. The realities of providing nursing care in the home environment can be surprising.
Last week, our Home Nursing Residency Manager, Brittany R., RN, spoke to a group of our employees about what our new graduates learned in their first year of nursing. This is what all home care nurses can expect to learn—whether you’re a new graduate nurse or a hospital nurse who is looking for a new opportunity!
It’s not as easy as it seems.
In Home Nursing, you have to be everyone: the nurse’s aide, mental health worker, massage therapist, physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech pathologist, patient advocate, and yes, a nurse.
You have to be fast.
At the beginning, I was slow and would take my time to make sure everything was done the way I had learned in school. I found myself staying late after my shift to clean up and finish my charting. I learned quickly how to provide quality care without being “perfect.”
You’re always on a team.
Home Nursing can be isolating because you’re working by yourself. It’s important to remember you’re one member of a team. You’re on a team with the patient, the patient’s family, and even the patient’s physicians. You’re also on a team with the entire administrative office (clinical department, scheduling department, respiratory HME, etc.) and your fellow nurses. You are nothing without your fellow nurses! These are the people who mentor you, support you, and improve you every single day.
There are no stupid questions.
Ask anything. If you never ask, you’ll never know. If you don’t know something or are questioning yourself, just ask. And never apologize for asking questions!
This is a BIG responsibility.
This is a serious job and the consequences are very real! After all, your patient’s life is literally at risk if you choose to be anything but thorough and careful in every single action you take.
Own up to your mistakes and don’t cover them up!
Mistakes are impossible to avoid. As a new nurse, you’re going to make mistakes. But guess what? As an experienced nurse, you are still going to make mistakes. We’re all human and mistakes happen for all of us. The most important thing to keep in mind is to stay sharp and be honest and upfront when you notice an error—whether it is yours or someone else’s. It’s better to be re-educated and learn, rather than find someone else uncovering your mistakes.The last thing we want is for an error to result in a problem for the patient.
Embrace your style.
Every nurse has their own unique style. Figure out your style and embrace it. As long as you’re taking your job seriously, you’ll shine as a nurse because you’re being true to yourself.
There will be times you don’t like this job.
There are many times I haven’t liked my nursing job. Whether it was when I had to watch “My Little Pony” for the hundredth time or when one of my patients was taking out all of their frustrations on me. These are the times when you reflect back on why you became a nurse. Remember the “why,” and that will carry you through the toughest times.
Don’t follow the crowd.
There are a lot of practices, attitudes, and habits that you’ll be exposed to in nursing. Continue to jump over the bar, and never settle for mediocrity.
There’s nothing like experience.
Finally, nothing I’ve said above means anything without experiencing it firsthand. Your experiences are what shape you. You’ll be surprised at what you have accomplished over the first year of your career. It was demanding—and that is exactly the way it needed to be!
This talk was given by Brittany R., RN, during a recent Home Nursing Residency graduation ceremony. Brittany’s list was adapted from an article found on MightNurse.com by Kevin Pan on January 6, 2015.
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TL;DR: Do you know the “Itsy bitsy spider” song? so it is like the Itsy part, with a k’ at the end: Itsy+k.
Many people struggle with pronouncing my name. If you are reading this, perhaps you are one of those people. Most feel awkward asking me how to pronounce it. Personally, I don’t mind. I would even appreciate it if you ask me multiple times how to pronounce it correctly rather than having you mispronouncing it. But the truth is, I don’t blame you. It is confusing.
So what is the deal with Yizhak and Itzik?
In Israel (where I was born and raised), it is very common to have a given name and a nickname. Take the current prime minister for example. His name is Benjamin Netanyahu, but everyone calls him Bibi. It is actually so common that some names have a built-in nickname. Here are a few examples of English given names, followed by their Hebrew counterpart and the built-in nicknames:
- Abraham – Avraham – Avi
- Jacob – Yakov – Koby
- Moses – Moshe – Moshiko
- Solomon – Shlomo – Shlomi
- Josef – Yosef – Yossi
Notice a theme?
My given name is Yizhak. It is actually the Hebrew version of the biblical Isaac (the one that had his dad tie him up at the altar… poor kid). This name has a very common nickname – Itzik. No one that knows me personally calls me Yizhak. If I pick up the phone and someone asks to talk to Yizhak, I know it is someone that never met me in person (like the bank or a sales representative).
Over the years, I tried to explain how to pronounce my name many times and eventually found the simplest way. I use an example many people know – The “Itsy bitsy spider” song. Itzik is pronounced just like the Itsy part only with a ‘k’ at the end, so Itsy+k.
In the past I thought about letting people call me Isaac, to make it easier for them. I eventually decided against it, my name is strongly tied to my identity.
I am Itzik.
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29 November, 2018
THANE: City commuters hailing from the high density localities like Wagle Estate and Lokmanya Nagar, travelling from the far end of Ghodbundar Road and those travelling regularly to the neighbouring cities will breathe a sigh of relief once the intracity metro line is completed, as the ring route will pass right through their doorsteps. The proposed 29km circuitous intracity metro project, implemented by the Maha Metro on behalf of the Thane Municipal Corporation, will start of from the New Thane metro station in old city area and then pass the high density pockets of Wagle Estate, go along the Glady Alvares Road, turn go on till Vijay Nagari and Waghbil before turning back and passing through Kolshet, Rabodi, Thane station before reaching New Thane station again.
“The city’s population is expected to grow to 27 lakhs by the year 2025, of which 5.76 lakh passengers will be using the metro services daily once it is fully operational. The main aim of this project is to connect the different distant and difficult to access pockets of the city with the city centre and the modes of transportation that will take commuters across to other cities,” said Dr Brijesh Dixit, MD, Maha Metro.
“We conducted a six month study where we analyzed the population density in each area as well as the preferred transportation choices of the commuters there, the space available, the common daily travel destinations and so on before coming up with the locations for the 20 elevated stations and the 2 underground ones,” added an official from the Maha Metro team.
In all, this intracity metro line is expected to not only help citizens travel to different ends of the city but also aid those traveling to the neighbouring cities through its inter modal system.
“This ring route intracity metro will align with the Mumbai-Kasarvadavli metro line in the shape of the Greek symbol phi. So in addition to connecting commuters with the bus transportation at Lokmanya Nagar bus depot, and the railway line at the underground Thane station metro line, this intercity circuitous metro line will also allow citizens to switch over to the metro trains traveling to Mumbai on the Mumbai – Kasarvadavli line. This will reduce the pressure on the railway traffic as well as the roadway traffic then,” Dr. Dixit said.
The project, which is expected to cost around Rs.10,500 crore will also be embedded with solar panels and thus be energy sufficient.
“The roofs of the metro stations have ample space and can fit about 10 lakh solar panels which will provide about 65 percent of the energy requirements of these metro services. We have implemented a similar project successfully in Nagpur and will replicate it in Thane as well,” Dr Dixit said.
The Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the proposed Thane Metro Rail Project has been submitted to Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) who will then submit it to state government. Once the DPR is cleared by all concerned authorities, it is expected to pave the way for the launching of the project, which will then ease traffic congestion and facilitate passenger movement to a great extent in this city. The project is likely to be ready by 2025.
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1) “But I’m not called.”
You don’t know how many people I’ve met who have said to me “I agree that more people need to go to the mission field, but I’ve never heard God tell me to go.”Well, the truth is that God has already told you to go in His Word. In fact, He commands you to go… “Go ye into all the world, and preach the Gospel to every creature.” ( Mark 16:15) That’s right… YOU ARE CALLED!
In fact, if you don’t go, you need a specific calling from God to stay home. Has God definitely told you not to “go” somewhere outside your country to preach the Gospel? If He hasn’t, then you’d better start praying WHERE to go, instead of IF you should go – for again, you’re already called!
2) “But God needs people to stay here to be a witness to those lost in America. There’s enough need right here!”
It is true that God has called some people to stay right where they are to be witnesses for Jesus in their daily lives and professions. But again, God is merciful and just. Since America has only about 5% of the world’s population, then only about 5% of the believers would really be called to stay in this country as a witness ( that’s only about 1 out of 20) while the rest of us should go into the parts of the world where there are almost 0% believers. (In Albania, for instance, there are only “a handful” of known believers in the whole country of 2.7 million people – less than 1/2 of 1/1000th percent!!)
3) “But God needs people to stay home and financially support those ministries and missionaries who are already all over the world. In fact, my church is already supporting some missionaries with my tithes and offerings.”
You should never have to worry about there not being enough Christians staying home to support missionaries! There will always be enough people around who will not answer the call to go – who will stay home and gladly just send a check (instead of themselves) to reach to lost. After all, nothing is easier to give than money (except nothing!).This does not mean that everyone who stays home is selfish and disobedient. As I’ve already said, there are some who know they are definitely called to stay, and they are doing exactly what God would have them do here, while they greatly support other ministries. I’m just saying that there will always be plenty of people around to financially support the pitifully few who answer the call and obey God.
4) “But my family and friends would frown upon me going.”
“He who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me…” (Matt. 10:37) God is very clear about whose approval we should seek. It’s shocking to me how even Christian parents react when their children say that they’d like to go for training as a full-time Christian worker. “A missionary! Are you crazy?!” It’s as if they’ve announced they’d like to be a thief or a prostitute.It is true that God wants us to honor our parents and love our friends, but He has also made it clear in His Word that this honor and love must not exceed our love and obedience to Him and His calling on our lives. We should always try our best to explain God’s call to our families, lovingly and patiently, but the bottom line must be that we will obey Christ no matter what the cost. We should always try to get our family’s understanding and blessing when God makes our ministry clear to us, but we must also always be ready to leave “houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or farms” for His sake “and for the Gospel’s sake.” (Mark 10:29)
5) “But I need to stay here and lead my relatives to the Lord first. If I go somewhere else, how can they get saved?”
There was once a man who wanted to follow and obey Jesus, but he said to Him, “Lord, permit me first to go and bury my father.” Jesus’ answer to him was, “Follow me; and allow the dead to bury their own dead.” (Matt. 8:21-22)This may sound cruel of Jesus not to allow the man to have a funeral for his dead father – but most likely, the man’s father had not died yet. The phrase “wait until I bury my father” was sometimes used to say “wait until my father has died.” What he was really saying was, “I’d like to follow You now, but You see, my parents wouldn’t understand. Please wait until after they’ve died, and then I’ll be more than glad to follow You!”
Jesus’ answer was appropriate… “allow the dead to bury their own dead.” In other words, “allow the unbelievers to take care of themselves, and follow Me!” Jesus doesn’t want us to throw our usefulness away because our relatives are not yet saved. The greatest witness they can see is you fully obeying the call of God on your life. Jesus didn’t want this man’s father to be buried – He wanted the young man to follow Him, and then maybe even the man’s father would come to know Him too. Obedience is truly greater than sacrifice (I Samuel 15:22) – when we obey God, He takes care of all our other obligations. (Matthew 6:33)
6) “But I need to get an education first.”
I don’t believe that God wants every Christian to go to college just because, “Well, everyone goes to college now, unless they’re too dumb!” You shouldn’t go to college unless God has definitely called you to go. Just like everything else in our Christian lives, He’s the Master, we’re the servants. He’s the General, we’re the soldiers. If you’re really a Christian, you’re at the beck and command of the King. If you’re not at His command, then you’re really not a Christian.Yes, God does call some people to go to college. Sometimes it’s to get training for a ministry calling He’s made clear to them. For instance, if you know what country you’re called to, perhaps God would lead you to learn the language and culture somewhat before you go (although the very best place to learn is within the country itself – it’s a definite “crash course”!)
Of course, another reason God might lead you to college is to minister to people right there on the campus – as well as to mature emotionally and spiritually. But be careful! Make sure you’re there in direct obedience to God, or else you’re wasting your time – and His.
7) “But I need to get married first, and then maybe my mate will want to serve God full-time on the field, rather than me going alone.”
Nothing could be a more foolish reason for putting off obeying God now. God does not want you to look for a husband or wife, He wants you to be married to Him, and trust Him for any mate He may bring into your life. I know of many single Christians serving Jesus overseas who are trusting Him for everything. And some of the most beautiful stories of God’s grace I’ve ever heard are told by couples who went to the mission field single, and then God led them to marry another whose heart was also fully devoted to serving Him there. Remember, “Your Father knows what you need before you ask Him.” (Matthew 6:8) Trust Him!
8) “But I have a family to support. God doesn’t want me to neglect them, does He?”
The Word of God says, “Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added to you.” (Matthew 6:33) If you can trust God for your needs, you can certainly trust Him for your family’s needs. You would never be foolishly “neglecting” your family’s needs by obeying God’s call to go. God will show you the way. I know of so many families – some with many children – who are on the field right now, trusting God for their needs while they minister in His name. I have never heard of ONE occurrence where God didn’t meet the needs of one of His servants and their families. As King David said… “I have been young, and now I am old; yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken, or his descendants begging bread. All day long he is gracious and lends; and his descendants are a blessing.” (Psalm 37:25-26)
9) “But the mission field is dangerous. God would not have me put myself or my family in danger of disease or native hostilities, would he?”
“Why is the Lord bringing us into this land, to fall by the sword? Our wives and our little ones will become plunder; would it not be better for us to return to Egypt?” (Numbers 14:3) It is all a matter of our priorities – do we look at the temporary or the eternal in making our choices? It’s true that you will probably be in more physical danger on the mission field than you would be in the suburbs of America, but that is part of the cost that we need to count when it comes to serving God. The question should not be, “Will I be kept safe wherever I go?” but rather, “What is on the Lord’s heart for me to do?”If Jesus decided to go the way of least pain, He would have never gone to the cross. There is no place of greater blessing for you than in the center of God’s will. You must stop to count the cost, but remember one thing – the privilege of serving God always outweighs the price! “If anyone wishes to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. For whoever wishes to save his life shall lose it; but whoever loses his life for My sake and the Gospel’s shall save it.” (Mark 8:34-35)
10) “Although in the past most countries freely allowed foreign missionaries to come, most people in other lands now resent them. Why should I go where I’m not welcomed?”
Did you welcome the Gospel before you were saved? The Word says that we should save some, “snatching them out of the fire,” (Jude 23) Some people just don’t want to be saved! That’s exactly why we need to go to them. The more unwelcome, the better. If they resent Americans, then you have an opportunity to show them that Christian Americans can be humble with the love of Jesus in their hearts. For the Word says, “He who is wise wins souls.” (Proverbs 11;30)
11) “But I could not afford to get the training, and raise the necessary finances to place myself (or my family) on the field.”
Don’t worry, God’ll help raise the money you need. Wherever God guides, He supplies – even if it means helping you get a job! Problems and worries about finances are usually only a surface excuse when it comes to obeying God to go. In your heart you know He’ll make a way for you!
12) “But I don’t have any special talents or abilities that would qualify me to be a missionary.”
Then you’re just the person God is looking for! Sure God can use nurses, teachers, accountants, and mechanics on the field, but it always blesses God to greatly use the one who seemingly has nothing to offer. It is this person who has the opportunity of purely representing Jesus in the endless “common” tasks that are part of the daily life of a missionary. “When I am weak, then I am strong.” (II Corinthians 12:10; also see I Corinthians 1:26-31)
13) “But how could I commit myself for years and years to go to the field without having a chance to see what it would be like?”
It is true that in past generations a foreign missionary had to make almost a lifetime commitment before he could go to the field. Then in most cases, he had to go to college for at least four years, and then seminary for two to four years before he could even begin his missions training and service. But today there are missionary organizations that have short-term programs for people who want to receive training and find out what serving God in other countries is like. These programs last from a few weeks to a few years in length. So now there is an opportunity to “take a look” before making a much longer commitment.
14) “But God wants me to stay in this country and prosper. The reason the rest of the world is so poor and unconverted is because their heathen religions and idolatry have caused them to live in ignorance and poverty, without God’s blessing.”
This has to be THE most selfish reasoning I’ve ever heard for not going – and I’ve heard it! Of course they live in ignorance and poverty, that’s just the reason you should go – to bring the enlightenment that comes from knowing the truth about Jesus, and to bring them the true riches of knowing Christ. If you don’t believe that the reason God has blessed you with abundance in this country is so you can be a blessing to others – then you have never understood the Gospel of Jesus Christ! “Freely you received, freely give.” (Matthew 10:8)
15) “I’m just not ready to make that kind of a sacrifice and commitment.”
Ah! That’s just the point. That’s probably the underlying reason for almost every one of the above objections. In fact, you might just as well have said, “I’m not willing.” You need to decide whether or not you are a disciple of Jesus – that is the question. If you are His disciple, then “you are not your own…you have been bought with a price.” (I Cor. 6:19-20) And if you truly love Him, then you will not feel bondage, you will feel incredible excitement at being chosen to represent Him in the world! To be a servant of Jesus Christ, an ambassador, a missionary, is the highest calling a man or woman can attain to! | <urn:uuid:83b1f314-7bf3-4b61-86ec-a662e515971f> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://visionbaptist.com/2006/07/27/some-of-the-excuses-christians-throw-at-their-responsibility-to-reach-a-world-lost-and-going-to-hell/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571190.0/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810131127-20220810161127-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.967328 | 3,245 | 1.5 | 2 |
In desperate times, many people turn to desperate measures.
It was April 1945 – near the end of World War 2. The telephone rang in Adolf Hitler’s bunker. It was the Minister of Propaganda on the line, Joseph Goebbels.
He spoke to Hitler and he was ecstatic. Although the Allies were pressing from the West, the Russians from the East and soon Berlin itself would fall – none of that mattered.
He told Hitler that the stars foretold that the last half of April would be better than the first, and indeed a turning point.
Unfortunately for Goebbels’ horoscope, Hitler committed suicide on 30 April and Germany surrendered. Goebbels succeeded Hitler as Chancellor. He served one day in this post. The following day, Goebbels and his wife committed suicide, after poisoning their six children with cyanide.
Facing ruin, people will sometimes turn in their desperation to any resource that they think will give them hope.
Goebbels turned to the horoscopes.*
In 1 Samuel Ch. 28 King Saul turned to a medium to consult the dead.
The Philistines were gathering their army to go to battle against Israel (v1).
David is among the enemies of God’s people, the Philistines. David had been anointed king to succeed Saul and is now fraternizing with the Philistines to escape death.
We are reminded that Samuel has died (v3). No prophet means no Word of God and no guidance for Saul.
In a rare show of obedience, King Saul had previously put the mediums and the necromancers out of the land (v3) as God forbade the practice of communicating with the dead. Cf. Deuteronomy 18:10-12
Communicating with the dead
The Bible teaches that there is a supernatural realm, a spiritual world, made up of God and his angels and Satan and the demons.
The Bible also teaches that there is no communication with the deceased and the living. In Jesus’ parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus, we learn that once people have died and crossed over to the other side, there is no coming back. Cf. Luke 16:19-31
If there is no coming back, who do sangomas, mediums and diviners consult with?
This is one of the reasons God so vehemently forbids this practice. People are unknowingly communicating with evil spirits (demons) who disguise themselves as spirits of the deceased in order to create false hope, a false belief system and a false view of the afterlife.
There is power in the occult, but it is demonic power.
Back in Ch. 28 Saul is terrified.
v4 The Philistines assembled and came and encamped at Shunem. And Saul gathered all Israel, and they encamped at Gilboa. 5 When Saul saw the army of the Philistines, he was afraid, and his heart trembled greatly.
When faced with an overwhelming problem, Saul (like most people, even irreligious people) turns to the Lord for help.
v6 And when Saul inquired of the Lord, the Lord did not answer him, either by dreams, or by Urim, or by prophets.
The darkness of being abandoned by God
The Lord did not answer Saul because Saul rejected God as king. In fact, we discover later in the chapter that the Lord had become Saul’s enemy (v16).
Saul is terrified and does not know what to do.
Desperate times call for desperate measures, at least according to Saul.
v7 Then Saul said to his servants, “Seek out for me a woman who is a medium, that I may go to her and inquire of her.” And his servants said to him, “Behold, there is a medium at En-dor.”
We note Saul’s spiritual degeneration and deterioration. He started his career by disobeying God’s word (Ch. 13 & 15) and ends his career with witchcraft. He started with compromise and ends with the occult.
Often for those who reject God’s word, God simply hands them over to their own sinful desires. Saul’s sin is almost a natural outworking of his previous sin. Sin begets sin and it’s a dangerously slippery slope.
Saul disguises himself, finds the medium and instructs her to call up whichever spirit he asks for (v8).
The woman fears for this illegal act and Saul promises that no punishment will come to her (v10).
v11 Then the woman said, “Whom shall I bring up for you?” He said, “Bring up Samuel for me.” 12 When the woman saw Samuel, she cried out with a loud voice. And the woman said to Saul, “Why have you deceived me? You are Saul.”
This account does not go into detail as to how the medium called up Samuel (lest the reader try it), but she does.
The woman cries out in alarm and fright as this occultic summoning is different from the séances she has performed before. It seems that the spirit of Samuel did actually come to her. This was not a disguised, evil spirit as her previous séances, but the Prophet Samuel himself.
How can this be?
Ordinarily there is no crossing over between the spiritual world and this world, as per the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus.
However, God may – when he so determines – do whatever he wants. If God so chooses, God may allow the departed to communicate with the living.
For example, on the Mount of Transfiguration Jesus spoke with Moses and Elijah. Cf. Mark 9:4
God, unexpectedly, allows Samuel to cross over and the medium freaks out (v12).
She immediately recognises King Saul, probably because Saul is so tall (therefore quite distinguishable) and because Saul and Samuel were at one time very close.
Saul bows with his face to the ground in respect for Samuel (v14).
The irony is thick: Saul is bowing down in respect for the prophet of God who speaks the Word of God while in the midst of an act of witchcraft, which the Word of God forbids.
Saul says to Samuel:
“I am in great distress, for the Philistines are warring against me, and God has turned away from me and answers me no more, either by prophets or by dreams. Therefore I have summoned you to tell me what I shall do.” (v15)
Samuel deals with Saul’s third concern first – because that is most important.
Samuel said, “Why then do you ask me, since the Lord has turned from you and become your enemy?”(v16)
In other words, “because you turned away from God, God has turned away from you and become your enemy. Moreover, if God is your enemy, no one can help you, not even me.”
In the beginning of Ch. 28, David finds himself among the enemies of God; here Saul discovers he is an enemy of God – which is infinitely worse.
The darkness of disobedience
Samuel does not give Saul any guidance, he simply states again that Saul’s rejection of and disobedience to God’s Word is the reason for God’s rejection of Saul (v16-19).
Not only that, but Samuel says that Saul and his sons would be with him the next day. They would die.
The darkness of judgement
Saul falls to the ground full of dread and is exhausted because he hasn’t eaten for a day (v20).
The medium offers to make Saul a meal fit for a king – but Saul refuses. He later gives in and listens to the medium’s and his servants’ words and accepts her hospitality (v23).
This is also ironic: Saul has always refused to listen to God’s word, but he now listens to the words of a medium. Not only does he consult a medium; the doomed King of Israel is now enjoying hospitality in the medium’s house.
How far from the Lord can one get?
How the king has fallen.
The chapter ends on an ominous note:
…Then they rose and went away that night (v25).
In the Bible, darkness and night is often a picture of judgement.
The events of the next day are recorded in Ch. 31
The Philistines attack and Saul’s three sons are killed. Saul is wounded and commits suicide.
In Ch.28 he sought life, in Ch. 31 he seeks death.
Saul experienced the darkness of God’s abandonment and judgement because he rejected God’s word.
The New Testament picks up on this theme of night and darkness.
It was the last supper that Jesus had with his disciples before his execution. Jesus had identified Judas Iscariot as the one who would betray him.
John 13:30 says,
“So, after receiving the morsel of bread, Judas immediately went out. And it was night.”
Darkness. Dread. Abandoned. Judgement.
After Jesus’ crucifixion, Judas, like Saul, killed himself.
Mark Ch. 15 describes the crucifixion of Jesus:
And when the sixth hour (midday) had come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour. (3pm) And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice… “My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?” (v33-34)
Saul was a king who disobeyed God’s word and rejected God as King. Saul was rightly abandoned by God and justly experienced God’s judgement.
Jesus was a king who always obeyed God and submitted to God as Father. Yet, Jesus experienced the darkness of God’s judgement and abandonment.
What comes as a marvelous surprise it that the Bible tells us that Jesus experienced the darkness of God’s abandonment and judgement so that those who trust him never have to.
We are more like Saul than we like to think. We too tend towards disobeying God’s Word and compromise.
God in his kindness sent Jesus as the Obedient King to die in the dark so that those who trust in him can escape the darkness and live in the light.
No matter your spiritual state, while you still have breath, there is still time to turn to Jesus and obey the gospel. Cf. John 3:36
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Utility-scale installation of Bloom Energy Servers commences with opportunity to reduce town’s dependence on heating oil and aligns with the State of Connecticut’s clean energy goals
COLCHESTER, Conn. & SAN JOSE, Calif., October 28, 2021--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Town of Colchester, Connecticut and Bloom Energy, a leading energy company, today announced the deployment of 10 megawatts of highly efficient fuel cells to help meet the clean energy needs of the community. The Bloom Energy Servers will cut community carbon emissions by 3,850 tons per year and reduce smog-forming pollution and particulate matter by over 99 percent in comparison to current displaced grid alternatives.
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Bloom Energy’s fuel flexible, solid oxide fuel cell technology produces electricity from natural gas, biogas, or hydrogen through an electrochemical process, without combustion, at one of the highest efficiencies of any power solution available in the world today.
This project aligns with the State of Connecticut’s efforts to increase clean and renewable energy sources. The Bloom Energy installation in Colchester was selected as part of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s (DEEP) Clean Energy Request for Proposals. In addition to fuel cell adoption, other selected projects included offshore wind and anaerobic digestion.
Colchester, with its beautiful natural resources and plentiful outdoor activities, is a fitting home for a clean energy project, especially as the town has been named a "Community Wildlife Habitat" by the National Wildlife Federation. With the introduction of more clean and renewable energy technologies to the community, Colchester will have the ability to reduce dependence on heating oil, and thereby reduce its carbon footprint.
"We are environmental stewards of this land and of our planet," said Mary Bylone, first selectman of the Town of Colchester. "Implementing clean energy solutions, such as Bloom Energy Servers, aligns with our dedication to our land, wildlife, and the future generations of our community."
"We are focused on helping communities reduce emissions, build energy resilience, and meet their sustainability goals, through our distributed, always-on, non-combustion process of generating clean electricity," said Kris Kim, vice president of global commercial operations, Bloom Energy. "We are proud to support the town of Colchester and the state of Connecticut in the pursuit of a clean energy future that will drive positive environmental impact and support the health of local citizens."
The fuel cell installation is located at a local substation for targeted local power generation capacity. This deployment in Colchester has been made possible through a long-term purchase agreement with energy providers Eversource and United Illuminating.
About Town of Colchester
The Town of Colchester, Connecticut was founded in 1698 and is located in New London County. To learn more, please visit www.colchesterct.gov
About Bloom Energy
Bloom Energy’s mission is to make clean, reliable energy affordable for everyone in the world. Bloom Energy’s product, the Bloom Energy Server, delivers highly reliable and resilient, always-on electric power that is clean, cost-effective, and ideal for microgrid applications. Bloom Energy’s customers include many Fortune 100 companies and leaders in manufacturing, data centers, healthcare, retail, higher education, utilities, and other industries. For more information, visit www.bloomenergy.com.
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The Stress of Yes and No
At the heart of most stress-filled experiences is a premature or, at the very least, a half-baked yes. We can all relate to finding ourselves in a situation where, once fully immersed, we question how or why we got there. Recall the times you’ve agreed to do something and later regretted it so much that you went to great lengths to crawl your way out of the promise.
According to “The Zoe Report” in the HuffPost, a common explanation might be, “I am a people pleaser,” but that is an oversimplification. “People-pleasing is not only about repeatedly saying yes, it is also about all of the things you don’t say or do in order to avoid conflict.” The article helped me understand that when we say yes, we are also saying no to alternate possibilities.
It’s important to wrap our minds around this truth since it can save us and people we know from disappointment and turmoil. Whether we tend to say yes or no, our tendency typically applies to every decision—from simple ones like whether to contribute to a potluck at work, to life-changing ones like whether to change careers.
I recently heard about a woman who said yes when her boyfriend proposed, though her gut told her the relationship had ran its course. In praying about and analyzing the situation, she recognized that her acceptance of the proposal came from the pressure she felt society was putting on her and from her own fear of accepting the relationship’s failure, inflicting pain on others, and being alone. Ultimately, saying no would mean she would have to embrace her own internal conflicts, something she had neglected to acknowledge until this analysis. Thankfully for everyone’s sake, she overcame her fear and ended the relationship. Later, when she entered the sacrament of marriage with someone else, she did so with a full understanding of the commitment and joy it encompasses.
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What is a good temperature to cook a steak in the oven?
How long do you cook a steak in the oven at 400?
Fry the steaks in the oven for 8 to 12 minutes. Cut one of the steaks to see if it is cooked to your liking.
Can I cook fried beef in the oven?
Heat a non-stick or cast iron pan over medium heat on the stove. When the pan is hot, add the oil and heat until the oil starts to glow. Remove the steaks from the pan and place them on the heated frying pan with the edges, insert a meat thermometer (without touching a bone if your steaks have one) and place them in the oven to bake.
How long do you cook a steak in the oven at 350?
Bake in the oven for 7 to 10 minutes (7 for rare, 10 for rare). Remove and turn steaks. Bake them for another 7 to 10 minutes at 350. Remove the baking sheet, cover with a cotton towel or lid of some kind. Let the meat rest for a few minutes before serving.
How to grill a fillet steak in an electric oven?
Part 2: How to grill sirloin steak in the oven in 6 steps Step 1: Turn on the chicken function. Step 2: Wipe with a paper towel and add salt. Step 3: Grill the ribs. Step 4: Grill side 2 and check the temperature. Step 5: Check the temperature and the oven. Complement the steak (if needed). Step 6: Rest the ribs and cut it.
How long does it take to make a steak at 425 degrees?
For my oven, I will place it in the steak for 18 minutes at 425 degrees to medium. I would shoot for 16 minutes for medium rare and 20 minutes for medium wells. It will take a couple of times to get it right because each oven is a little different.
How long do I have to leave steaks in the oven after I fry?
Put the frying pan with the steaks in the oven. Bake in a preheated oven until the steaks are firm and pink-red to slightly pink in the middle, 8 to 10 minutes. An immediately read thermometer inserted in the center should read from 130 degrees F (54 degrees C) to 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).
Do I have to finish my steak in the oven?
The thicker the steak, the more likely you will need to finish it in the oven. The reason is that the oven is a milder cooking method and less prone to overcooked edge. The cooking would be more uniform from start to finish. A steak that is 2.5 cm thick or smaller does not need to be finished in the oven.
Do you bake or grill a steak in the oven?
The keys to cooking steak in the oven are quite simple: you need to start with a steak at room temperature, seal it in a very hot frying pan, grill the rest of the way in the oven until it reaches the desired level, and then let the steak sit for a few minutes to lock in the juice.
What is the best way to make fried beef?
Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Season the steak with salt and pepper on both sides. When the oil is about to smoke, add the steak. Boil for 7 minutes, then turn over and add butter. Remove from the pan and let it stand for 5 minutes before cutting it.
Is it hard to fry steak?
This steak must be cooked quickly so that it retains its juiciness and does not dry out and become hard. As the name suggests, it is best to cook it in a large, hot frying pan for about a minute on each side, or a little smaller if you want it to be rare.
What happens if you make steak slowly?
yes! Long-cooked steak is a good way to always make good, soft steaks. Slow cooking of the steak for hours gives the flavors complete saturation of the meat, resulting in a delicious and delicious dish.
How long do I have to cook a steak on the stove?
Use a brush to spread the oil in the preheated frying pan and add the steaks. They have to beep loudly. Let simmer for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden on the outside and just above the inside. Let the meat rest on a plate for at least 5 minutes after cooking.
Does the steak look better in the oven or in the mold?
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A prepaid gift card may be a popular holiday present, with more than half of U.S. consumers purchasing one this season, but that doesn't mean they're used wisely: About $3 billion in cards will go unredeemed this year alone.
As much as 3% of gift card dollars are never redeemed, according to an estimate from the Mercator Advisory Group. In 2019, consumers spent about $98.6 loading up gift cards, which means almost $3 billion was left on the table, according to C. Sue Brown, director of the group's prepaid advisory service.
"The biggest waste tends to be in your retailer gift cards that for some reason the recipient chooses not to spend," Brown told CBS MoneyWatch. "I would say that cases where people aren't spending all the dollars are much less than in the past, but there is still a percentage — between 1 and 3% — of stores' sales that goes unused," she said.
Why so much waste?
Some giftees forget about or misplace cards, while others don't shop at the outlets at which their gift cards are valid.
"It's neglect, forgetfulness, they didn't want to shop there in the first place. Sometimes people give their favorite store without regard whether that makes sense for the other person — sometimes I physically misplace it," said Daniel Kline, an analyst for The Motley Fool.
"People give me Starbucks gift cards, and I go to Starbucks all the time, but if I don't remember to immediately put them in my phone on my Starbucks balance, they might sit around. A $10 gift card doesn't move my needle that much, so I forget about it and it gets lost," he added.
Others partially redeem their gift cards but don't always spend the balances, leaving money on the table.
A win for retailers
Either way, retailers win, according to Kline. If gift cards aren't redeemed, retailers still profit. And stores count some of those giftees who do spend their balances as new customers.
"They draw people into your store, so there is every chance they are going to spend more, or at least be exposed to things you sell. It might also bring in a customer you don't otherwise foresee coming in," Kline said.
There is, however, a caveat. Under some states' unclaimed or abandoned property laws, corporations are required to report unclaimed funds, which are ultimately treated as state funds.
The solution? A new national holiday
National Use Your Gift Card Day, founded by public relations professional Tracy Tilson, will debut on January 18. It's designed to serve as a reminder to those owners of gift cards to spend or donate them in order to reduce wasted gift card spending.
"We all do it! We receive gift cards that were at the top of our wish lists for the holidays with every intention to use them and then they're forgotten," Tilson said in a statement. "National Use Your Gift Card Day is a reminder for consumers to use their gift cards so not a single dollar goes unspent."
Those consumers that don't wish to spend their gift cards can also user services like Cardpool, which allows individuals to buy gift cards for up to 35% off or sell them for up to 92% of their value.
The month of January is a good time for consumers "to get organized and square away their finances on all fronts," Tilson told CBS News. The event will be observed on the third Saturday of every January.
Participating retailers include AMC Theatres, Applebee's, Kohl's, Macy's and Saks Fifth Avenue. Some will make in-store offers and deals and incentives to encourage shoppers to spend money.
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Glucotrust Pomona California
The health industry is flourishing, with numerous business creating their own supplements. There are many items for blood sugar level support that boost your blood sugar level degrees. Today, we will speak about one such product called GlucoTrust, which is becoming Glucotrust Pomona California an increasing number of preferred.
GlucoTrust is a blood sugar level support supplement that has tons of nutritional advantages. It promotes & sustains healthy and balanced blood sugar level degrees that provide correct blood circulation, deep sleep, as well as minimize food yearnings.
GlucoTrust has all-natural active ingredients, which will certainly be quickly spoken about later on in this write-up. Apart from that, you will also understand how GlucoTrust functions, its benefits, and also where you can acquire one on your own. The company also provides discount rates which you might also be thrilled around.
Just How Does Glucotrust Work?
GlucoTrust is a natural supplement that boosts your health and wellness by promoting healthy sugar in your blood. Because blood sugar is the main resource of energy, having a deficiency in blood sugar can create ailment and also other health and wellness problems. Likewise, excessive blood sugar can also cause problems like diabetes mellitus. Glucotrust Pomona California Therefore, we require to learn the equilibrium in our blood glucose level to make sure that we can function our everyday routine with no concerns.
Currently let us take a look at just how GlucoTrust functions. GlucoTrust supplies numerous natural substances as its components. These components are Gymnema, biotin, manganese, chromium, cinnamon oil, zinc, and also glycyrrhizic acid. These ingredients can assist you maintain your blood sugar level in your body. It is important to recognize the working of GlucoTrust to make sure that you can analyze your own well-being with the help of such items.
The initial method GlucoTrust works is by raising the manufacturing of insulin in your body. By decreasing the insulin resistance, your blood glucose will certainly break down as well as be transformed right into power much more successfully. Blood cells will soak up extra blood sugar, and it will certainly not go directly right into your blood stream. Similarly, the 2nd way the GlucoTrust components job is by avoiding the break down of carbs.
Carbohydrates malfunction happens in the small intestines with the help of enzymes. These enzymes are called pancreatic amylase, as well as they break down sugar and carbohydrates. Consequently, the formation of sugar occurs. After that, glucose can be taken in back right into the blood stream. Nonetheless, GlucoTrust, with its active ingredients, avoids that from occurring.
GlucoTrust allows what insulin does to blood glucose in blood sugar support supplements. Having a healthy and balanced blood glucose degree is essential to preserving a healthy way of living. Additionally, it impacts almost all aspects of our life, and also not caring for what we take in can bring about unhealthy levels of blood sugar and also diabetes. This is why suppliers of GlucoTrust make use of all-natural components to supply one of the most boosted results when consuming GlucoTrust.
Biotin is additionally called vitamin B7, and it helps in transforming blood sugar right into energy with the help of metabolic reactions in the cell. In addition, biotin likewise metabolizes fats, healthy proteins, and also carbs much more effectively. Not just is there a correct capability of metabolization with biotin, however there are additionally various other benefits such as healthy skins, nails, as well as hair. Above all, it manages signs and symptoms of diabetes mellitus which is its neurological symptom. Some studies likewise show that lack of biotin in pregnant ladies can cause health issues in their developing infants.
Manganese existing in GlucoTrust boosts the production of insulin hormones to promote more energy. Simply put, manganese boosts insulin production so that it can convert blood sugar into energy. With manganese, there will not be any kind of launch of fats, which can bring about ketoacidosis. After that, research study also reveals that manganese is likewise responsible for advertising healthy cognitive as well as nerve system function.
Gymnema Sylvestre is a standard Indian ayurvedic medicine that is an organic extract of a leafy creeping plant. This all-natural active ingredient has actually been in usage for over a century for ayurvedic medicinal purposes. Glucotrust Pomona California Gymnema Sylvestre has the result of promoting healthy blood glucose as well as decreasing the cravings for processed food. Promoting healthy blood sugar level is the main remedy for having an inequality in blood sugar level levels. Consequently, lots of diabetic person clients take tabletsor blood glucose assistance supplements which contain Gymnema Sylvestre.
Diabetic patients have chromium deficiency which removes their capability to preserve their blood glucose level. With reduced chromium, you can have reduced blood sugar level levels, which can cause numerous health-related issues. You can have problems with your metabolism and the ability to refute fat. This is why GlucoTrust includes chromium to elevate your blood glucose degree to ideal level and also boost your metabolic rate.
Licorice is among one of the most essential active ingredients in all blood sugar support supplements. You will see this component in all supplements for dealing with blood sugar degrees. This ingredient works and also has been verified often times with clinical research studies. Its core worths stem from advertising healthy blood glucose in diabetic individuals.
Licorice is not a modern-day medical material. As a matter of fact, it has actually offered a typical clinical purpose for countless years. It was popularized as a herbal solution as well as used for centuries in Chinese, center eastern nations, and also in Greek medicine. Today, it is made use of in many supplements, consisting of GlucoTrust. It suppresses your hunger, promotes lean muscles, burns fatty acids, preserves blood sugar level as well as overall wellness.
Juniper Berries are old berries that were found in the burial place of Pharaoh. It is an additional excellent ingredient that advertises healthy and balanced blood sugar level. Professional athletes first made use of juniper berries to improve their stamina, stamina, as well as overall efficiency. With advancements in medication, experts have actually figured out that juniper berries are anti-oxidants that aid with inflammation and resistance. As a result, it all boils down to having a healthy and balanced blood glucose degree.
According to the GlucoTrust manufacturer, each pill inside the bottle of GlucoTrust has a combination of these components plus 8 other all-natural compounds. In addition, the perfect blend of these natural mixes assists in regulating the all-natural hormonal agents in your body and also boosts the biochemicals that enhance your total health.
Zinc improves your general health and wellness by enhancing your body immune system. You will be able to deal with allergies, common cold, dripping nose, etc. On top of that, it likewise helps in the production of hormonal agents. GlucoTrust likewise has zinc with all its benefits, and also individuals who eat this supplement will certainly obtain even more insulin hormones that are suitable for blood sugar.
Who Should Make use of GlucoTrust?
It is excellent to have a healthy blood sugar degree to preserve power, focus, much better skin, keep weight, and also other health and wellness advantages. Nonetheless, not every person can attain this, which is why supplements like GlucoTrust have emerged. There are many types of individuals that must make use of GlucoTrust, as well as it will dramatically improve their lifestyle.
Insulin assists the motion of sugar to your blood cells, as well as it is necessary for your body because getting glucose in the blood cells provides energy. People who have a greater degree of blood sugar in their bodies have issues with their insulin hormonal agents. This can also result in diabetes mellitus, as well as it typically becomes a severe clinical condition if not taken care of in a timely manner.
If you do not have adequate insulin and face high blood glucose degrees, you need GlucoTrust. GlucoTrust assists keep blood glucose levels by offering the appropriate quantity of insulin.
Like high blood sugar is a problem, low blood sugar level level is likewise not good. You need to have a minimum of 70 mg/dL of glucose degree to execute at an optimum price. Having anything less than 70 mg/dL of sugar level is a condition called hypoglycemia. Similarly, a glucose degree of 200mg/dL 2 hours after having a meal is also hypoglycemia Glucotrust Pomona California. In any case, there is something incorrect with your insulin, and also you should start taking GlucoTrust to enhance your wellness.
Hypoglycemia can cause different health issue, consisting of unfamiliarity. Not having a correct diet regimen, eating much less, and also avoiding clinical tablets if you have diabetes mellitus can additionally cause hypoglycemia.
So if you are someone who neglects to take their diabetic pills or is eating less than typical, you need to consider using GlucoTrust. Consuming GlucoTrust will advertise healthy blood flow, minimize desires for sugar, and also give high quality sleep.
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VICTORIAN CRUSADERS - From Musket to Maxim 1815-1914
British and Irish Volunteers in the Papal Army 1860-70
Autore: Nicholas Schofield
DISPONIBILE AGOSTO 2022
Attraverso 58 illustrazioni a colori e bianco e nero, resoconti e archivi contemporanei, il libro esamina il movimento di volontariato cattolico tra il 1860 e il 1870 da una prospettiva britannica e irlandese, durante gli scontri per l’unità d’Italia.
The struggle for Italian Unification brings to mind images of patriotic heroes such as Garibaldi and Mazzini. However, there is another side to the story: thousands of Catholics from across Europe (and beyond) volunteered to defend the pope from those who threatened his authority and his kingdom. These nineteenth century ‘crusaders’ included around 1,600 from England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland.
This book focuses on the turbulent period between 1860 and 1870, which saw a Piedmontese invasion of the Papal States (1860), an attempted capture of Rome by Garibaldi (1867) and finally the newly formed Italian Army’s attack of 1870, which left Rome as the kingdom’s capital. It was also a time of reform and modernisation in the pontifical army, with at times inspired leadership and the introduction of new weapons and technologies.
In addition to examining the campaigns, the showpiece actions at Castelfidardo, Mentana and Porta Pia, and the political and religious context, Victorian Crusaders studies the backgrounds, motivations and experience of those who flocked to Rome from the British Isles. The Irish joined the Battalion of St Patrick in 1860 and others subsequently signed up for the Pontifical Zouaves, a glamorous transnational unit whose uniform was inspired by the warriors of the Algerian mountains. They came from varied backgrounds, including members of the aristocracy and future members of parliament, though most came from the middle classes.
Most foreign recruits knew that the odds were heavily stacked against them, but they also understood the importance of standing up for their beliefs and the value, as they saw it, of sacrifice and martyrdom. Their experience provides a fascinating insight into Victorian society, large sections of which were proudly in favour of the Italian Risorgimento and often anti-Catholic in their sympathy. Indeed, for the Irish especially, joining the pontifical army was a way of scoring a point against the Protestant English and asserting their national aspirations.
Based on contemporary accounts and archives, Victorian Crusaders for the first time studies the Catholic volunteer movement between 1860 and 1870 from a British and Irish perspective.
58 illustrazioni a colori e in bianco e nero, 5 mappe in bianco e nero
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Maybe you’ve watched the undercover video: A farmer presses a hot iron into the scalp of a wide-eyed calf, burning away tissue that is beginning to turn into horns. She writhes, moaning pathetically, and collapses in the dirt.
When Scott Fahrenkrug saw that footage, released by Mercy for Animals in 2010, it made him sick to his stomach. Most of the roughly 9 million dairy cows in the United States have been dehorned—with an iron, clippers, or caustic paste—to protect handlers and other cows. Fahrenkrug, then a professor in the department of animal science at the University of Minnesota, decided to do something to stop it. “I started talking to producers, and it became real clear to me that it wasn’t just me being touchy-feely,” he says. Dairy farmers told him they hated dehorning calves, and they were under pressure from animal welfare groups and customers, like General Mills and Nestlé, to phase it out.
Fahrenkrug knew that some breeds of cattle naturally don’t grow horns; the problem is that these “polled” cows traditionally have been lousy milk producers. But in 2012, animal geneticists identified a bit of bovine DNA that controls hornlessness. Fahrenkrug, who specializes in a newly developed genetic modification technique known as precision gene editing, realized it would be a snap to rewrite the corresponding DNA in an embryo of a dairy breed. Presto: Hornless cows that give a lot of milk. So he quit his steady academic job and devoted himself full time to Recombinetics, the biotech startup he’d founded several years earlier.
Fahrenkrug thinks hornless milk cows are just the start. Recombinetics is tweaking the DNA of a few high-performance cattle breeds so they are more heat tolerant and can thrive in a warming world. He has developed piglets that are resistant to common diseases, and has plans for meatier goats to feed a growing global population. Fahrenkrug’s ultimate goal is animals with just the right mix of traits—and much less suffering.
Theoretically, these alterations are pretty straightforward. But Fahrenkrug still must contend with federal regulators who have never approved a genetically modified food animal. His biggest challenge, though, will be to change the minds of the public. Many people see GM foods as a symbol of all that’s wrong with the industrial food system. Fahrenkrug will have to convince them that it offers the surest and fastest route to more ethical and sustainable farming.
Recombinetics is a far cry from Big Ag: It consists of about 20 people in a former state forensics lab in St. Paul, Minnesota, with about $11 million in equity investments, according to Fahrenkrug. The company has three divisions, two of which focus on biomedical applications for gene editing, like making animal models of human diseases. Although his title at the company is CEO and chairman of the board, Fahrenkrug has always been a scientist, whether as student, an academic, or a government researcher, and he still tends to draw graphs when explaining anything complex. He still looks the part: a middle-aged guy with a goatee and hipster glasses. His first experience of the business and biological realities of farming wasn’t until graduate school, when he visited a fellow student’s family’s Minnesota cattle ranch. It was calving season, and one of the Red Angus cows was struggling with obstructed labor, a common problem in that breed. Fahrenkrug was enlisted to help her deliver. The calf and cow survived, but it was a bloody mess, he says. The problem was that the calves with the big muscles that are prized for beef also tend to cause problems during birth. It was a breeding conundrum—the good trait came along with the bad one, and breeders couldn’t separate the two. But maybe genetic engineering could.
Many GM crops are now on the market, yet no GM meat animal has ever made it that far. Scientists at the University of Guelph in Ontario at one point created the Enviropig, a transgenic hog with a mouse gene that produced less water-fouling phosphate in its manure. That project ran out of funding and backers while awaiting regulatory approval, and the last Enviropigs were slaughtered in 2012. A fast-growing transgenic salmon, which has a gene from another fish called an ocean pout, has been in the regulatory process in one form or another for 20 years, and it is not popular. A preliminary FDA assessment in 2012 attracted 38,000 public comments, mostly of the “vehemently opposed” variety.
The reason Fahrenkrug thinks his polled cows will be different is because the technology he’s using is new. While many older genetically engineered organisms contain genes from a different species—like the tomato with a fish gene spliced in—the new technology does not require the use of foreign DNA, and he at first plans to use only variations that already occur in the species. His hornless Holsteins are all cow, the pigs are all pig. What’s more, gene editing is extremely precise. As the name suggests, it’s a little like a word-processing program: Just as a skillful editor can delete or add a word to improve a sentence without interfering with the structure of a document, gene editing makes it possible to change or disable a single gene without changing the “meaning” of the rest of the genome. So undesired effects such as accidentally turning off a useful gene or creating a new toxic or allergenic protein seem to be less likely than with previous GM techniques.
When I toured the office, Fahrenkrug grabbed a photo off the wall of two winsome, knobby-kneed black-and-white calves. Where a typical Holstein calf would have little horn buds, they have no horns, or scars, or swirls of hair where horns used to be. He doesn’t want to disclose where the calves are living since he’s concerned about anti-GMO activists. But soon, he says, they will be offered as sires for artificial insemination, the breeding method used by most US dairy farmers. Because polled is a dominant gene, their offspring will inherit the hornless trait, and will pass it down to their descendants as well.
Because hornlessness is a naturally occurring gene variant, it cannot be patented; Recombinetics’ intellectual property claim rests on the unique combination of that polled DNA variation on that Holstein background. In this case, the price will likely be set according to a complex calculation of the novelty of the combination of traits; in the short term, since high-performance polled Holsteins are rare, Recombinetics plans to charge a higher price that depreciates as the breed transitions to hornlessness. It’s not so different from any other animal breeder pricing their blue-ribbon genetics.
Fahrenkrug says he doesn’t expect to make much money off of the polled cows—they’re more of a test case. He thinks the best market potential will come through adding natural traits that improve sustainability, such as helping animals resist diseases or grow faster without antibiotics (animals today are often fed antibiotics even when they’re healthy, because the drugs accelerate weight gain). One beast waiting in the wings may begin to deliver on that market potential.
In a barn about 40 miles outside of Minneapolis, along a country road lined with corn and soybean fields and dotted with grain elevators, live a few very special pigs. They don’t look any different from the 300-odd ordinary sows that live together in this breeding barn. All are the same pinkish color, and as Recombinetics chief marketing officer Mark Walton and I walk past, they size us up with their inquisitive little piggy eyes in the usual way. Just like any pigs, they grunt expectantly and snuffle your pants legs if you let them, and if you scratch their sides hard, they squeal in pleasure.
But two of the sows here harbor secrets. Unlike their barnmates, their piglets will not be raised for meat; instead they will become key players in the Recombinetics scheme to avoid castration via gene editing. Because the meat of sexually mature male pigs can develop a funky locker-room smell called boar taint, male piglets raised for pork routinely have their testicles removed to prevent puberty. Like dehorning, it’s a painful procedure that costs farmers money. Soon, farmers in some countries will be required to provide pain-killers to their pigs, upping the expense and complexity of castration. But there also could be a genetic solution.
Here’s how it works: In another Recombinetics barn in Wisconsin live a different group of male pigs that are missing a gene called KISSR, which controls sexual development hormones. As they grow up, their testicles will never enlarge and descend and they will never develop that unmistakable ripe smell of an adult boar. As commercial animals, they would save farmers the cost of castration, and they would maintain the superior “feed conversion rate” of prepubertal animals—meaning that they get fatter more quickly on less food.
But because they won’t develop mature testicles, they also will never be able to pass on their genes. That’s where these sows that I’m meeting come in. Their male piglets have a tiny bit of added DNA that disables a gene called DAZL and prevents them from ever producing any of their own sperm. Other than being sterile, all their other reproductive equipment will function just fine; their job is to act as sperm incubators for the sexually underdeveloped KISSR animals. Producing the next generation of prepubertal pigs will involve transplanting cells from their undescended testicles into the spermless DAZL pigs, which then produce KISSR sperm. That, ultimately, is the product Recombinetics would sell for use in artificial insemination, and Fahrenkrug calculates that the $23.4 billion US pig farming business could stand to gain $1 billion by switching to pigs that don’t need to be castrated. As a side benefit, there’s no way that either gene modification could escape the barn and spread to other animals, since neither animal can reproduce on its own.
Right now, the pigs are just protoypes; whether the company invests in making them commercially viable depends on demand, business projections, and what the world thinks about genetically modified polled Holsteins.
It’s possible that the Recombinetics animals will wind up in regulatory purgatory, just like the transgenic salmon. An FDA spokeswoman says that while the agency is still in “the deliberative process” regarding the newer precision gene editing techniques that Recombinetics is using, its regulatory authority covers “animals that have been engineered (in any way),” even if the altered trait also occurs in nature.
But it’s also conceivable that they will get a pass. In a parallel case, the FDA recently ruled that new potato and apple varieties modified without foreign genes are “as safe as their conventional counterparts.”
In the meantime, Fahrenkrug, who is known among his animal-scientist peers for his determination, says he’s not planning to seek the FDA’s approval under current regulations for animal genetic engineering for the polled cow project. Those rules shouldn’t apply, he says, because it doesn’t create any features that don’t already occur: Farmers can already breed hornless dairy cows.
Fahrenkrug thinks that organic farmers have the most to gain from his technology, because it offers a path to healthy, high-producing animals without using hormones or antibiotics. They may not agree. Guy Jodarski, the supervising veterinarian for Organic Valley, a cooperative of more than 1,700 organic dairy farmers, points out that beyond the FDA, the use of gene editing would also need to pass muster under the US Department of Agriculture’s Organic Standards and by the cooperative’s members.
Still, there’s little doubt that many dairy farmers are interested in converting over to polled genetics. Until recently, there were very few high-quality polled dairy bulls, because breeding them that way is so slow and expensive. That is beginning to change. In fact, Fahrenkrug’s biggest problem may turn out to be not regulators, skeptical consumers or anti-GMO activists, but a conventionally bred, two-year-old black-and-white hornless Holstein bull by the name of View-Home Powerball. The Holstein breed association formula predicts that Powerball, bred for first-class dairy genetics, will soon rank among the nation’s top five breeding bulls, as measured by the health and productivity of his many hornless daughters. For just $1,000, dairy farmers can buy 10 straws of Powerball’s semen, enough to breed dozens of cows.
Fahrenkrug is not daunted by the competition. “One bull ain’t good enough,” he insists. Dairy producers can’t build their herds on a single animal without getting into trouble with inbreeding. Recombinetics, in contrast, could edit the polled gene variant in dozens or hundreds of genetically diverse bulls. And that would be just the beginning: With this technology, it will be able to incorporate valuable traits from obscure breeds all around the world, developing new breeds that are hardy and healthy without the slow, unpredictable work of crossbreeding.
Fahrenkrug is confident that even the people who don’t currently like the idea of genetic modification will come around once they see the benefits. It’s not that he expects people to change their minds about GM corn or Monsanto. He just wants them to see that this time, the equation is different. “I’m not ignoring the challenges, but I think the moral argument surpasses the challenges,” he says. “It’s going to happen.” | <urn:uuid:d8d2fbd8-560a-497f-a92a-3d2e3ac521e1> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://adops.motherjones.com/environment/2015/07/fahrenkrug-genetic-modification-gmo-animals/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571869.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813021048-20220813051048-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.958086 | 2,992 | 2.53125 | 3 |
Defect Management is a Powerful Ally in the Fight to Produce Quality Software
A bug is typically considered to be the result of a coding error where a defect is used as a broad term covering any deviation from the system’s business requirements. These terms tend to be used interchangeably and both indicate faults that need to be fixed. For the purpose of this discussion both terms will refer to incorrect operation (by whatever measure) of software system code.
Conventional wisdom holds that quality’s principle commission is to discover defects and report them to development for correction. This involves:
- dissecting the system specifications to determine use/test cases,
- executing tests/recording results and reporting those results to development and
- product management.
Notice that each of these functions involves communication with product management and/or development. Quality’s real function is to keep product status information in constant motion between management for decision making and development for corrective action.
This makes the processes and tools used for managing defects critically important to the quality process. They identify not only code faults but also development and test processes that need improvement.
Nuts and Bolts of Defect Management
Software development has a life cycle and so do defects. One of the givens of quality cost is that the sooner defects are identified and fixed, the lower the total cost of quality. Since defects can be introduced into any system process (requirements specification, technical document, use case, test case, code, etc.) they need to be identified and corrected as early in that process chain as possible.
Defect data management is a reductive process that needs as much input as possible. It works best when everyone reports discovered defects into the system. Software engineers, tech support personnel, product management, quality test techs and, yes, even customers all have vital defect input that needs to be recorded.
Software Defect Life Cycle
Once a defect is entered into the management system, it has one of five defect states:
- The defect has just been entered and is considered to be Open
- Defect has been fixed and that fix verified causing the defect report to be considered Closed
- A defect report can be Rejected because it is deemed invalid or the defect is considered a designed feature of the system
- Defect reports are Deferred if the defect won’t be fixed as part of the current release
- A defect may be Not Reproducible if neither development nor quality can observe its symptoms after the initial report
Defect Data Cleaning
As with any data collection process, defect reporting gathers up erroneous entries. Cleaning the defect list involves:
- Removing false positives caused by irregularities in the test environment, test code or test data or a test process errors
- Removing duplicate entries when one defect leads to results which look like multiple unrelated issues (and reports) to testers
- Making sure that scrubbing the list doesn’t discourage diligent defect reporting by all concerned
Note that, when using Test Driven Development (TDD), automated tests are built into the product design itself. The specified product development phase is not considered over until all the automated tests are executed, but this will involve numerous false defects caused by applying the embedded test scripts before the code is fully ready for them.
Who is Responsible for Defect Management?
Historically, defect management is owned by the QA group. However, a team which is cross-functional (a strident Agile aspect), comprising members from product development, product management, project management, etc. is accountable for managing defects reported by the team. Each functional team in a SCRUM must have a designated member to pursue defect recording and data management.
As defects are reported through the defect management system, the product management must consider the costs, risks and benefits associated with each report to decide whether the subject defect should be fixed or deferred. Defects must be assessed for:
- Severity (critical, high, medium, low) of impact to system operation and user perception of the finished product
- Priority for correction measured against other development work and resources required to fix the defect
- Process Implications for the development group to prevent future recurrences of similar defects
- Detailed Steps along with screenshots with which development can reproduce the defects
The primary push of Agile development is a high rate (velocity) of system version releases. To maintain that rate, teams may decide not to track detected defects for some part of or even the whole of the SDLC. While this is commonly done for efficiency and process overhead reduction, it drastically limits the available insights into software development capabilities and testing processes. It also impairs early process fault detection due to the lack of trustworthy data.
Many standards are available to help design the data collection process for defect reporting. Investigate IEEE 829, IEEE 1044 and ISO 25000 for examples of tried and proven defect management and classification systems.
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More than simply monitoring test progress, information captured in the defect management system supports development process and test procedure enhancement. Well recorded and managed defect data has a huge value for describing the state of a project (bugs discovered vs. fixed) and the state of the development process itself (recurrent bug causes).
Two important metrics that can be derived from a defect management system are:
- Rejection Ratio – the measure of false positives in the test results, literally how many bugs are actually not defects at all pointing to test process improvements
- Escape Rate – the count of bugs per version that are discovered in product releases (usually by customers) which is the final measurement of test efficacy
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I don't swear.
Let me clarify.
I rarely swear. The exceptions have been like this Sunday morning when my cat made a flying leap onto my head at 5:20, waking me up.
I have never sworn at work, I don't like swearing, and I don't allow bad words in the HR group I moderate, but should you swear at work? What are the upsides and downsides?
The upside of an expertly placed "f"-bomb
Because I don't generally swear, if I were to use such a word, people would notice.
The BBC shares a story of Teodoro Locsin, the Philippine foreign minister, who sent a startling tweet regarding his feelings about conflicts in the South China Sea: China, my friend, how politely can I put it? Let me see... O...GET THE [F*CK] OUT
A more polite or diplomatic tweet (as Locsin himself said after deleting it) wouldn't have had as much impact.
But, if every other word out of your mouth is a four-lettered one, no one will notice the emphasis when you throw one more out there.
Not all swearers are considered equal
One study from the University of Mississippi found that women who swore were considered far more obscene than men who swore.
Is any of this fair? The words are the same, no matter who says them. Of course, it's not fair! And if you are making any sorts of decisions involving people who swear, you'd better stop and "flip it to test it" to evaluate whether what the person said would be equally offensive if someone who looks differently said the same thing.
Anti-discrimination laws don't care whether your bias is conscious or unconscious--if you treat someone differently because of race or gender, you're violating the law.
Are people who swear smarter than those who don't?
Some studies show swearers as having more integrity than others. Other studies found that swearing was a sign of "narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy." Not exactly what you want.
Another study found that people with big profanity vocabularies had bigger overall vocabularies and, therefore, were more intelligent.
I question all of these. I can list all the swear words you want, but I don't use them. I know narcissists with pristine vocabularies and people with questionable vocabularies whom you can trust with your children and your bank account.
I'm not convinced that swearing actually means much at all in terms of integrity or intelligence.
Should you allow swearing in your office?
Well, you're probably not going to stop it altogether unless you heavily screen your candidates, but you should make sure that it's not an everyday occurrence. Whether you are bothered by it or not, it bothers some people, and the right (or wrong) words can bring up claims of sexual or racial harassment. I think we can all agree that there is never a place for the "n"-word at work, nor is the "c"-word something that should be uttered.
Whatever you decide, it needs to be consistent. If you swear like it's going out of style and then cringe when someone else does, you're the hypocrite. If you don't promote a too "crude" woman because of cursing but promote a man with the same potty mouth, you're in big legal trouble.
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Ireland Library's “Search for the Holy Grail” Treasure Hunt, via six media, ends today along with National Library Week.
The “Holy Grail” is one book that waits to be discovered in Ireland Library. A new book has served as the “Holy Grail” each day this week. To find today's “Holy Grail,” different clues have been distributed to each media:
- Bulletin Today
- Ireland Library Blog
- Posters in the Theology, Catholic Studies and St. John Vianney departments
The first person to find the day’s "Holy Grail" will receive a $5 deposit to his or her UST Express account. Everyone who finds today’s "Holy Grail" will be entered into a grand prize drawing for an Ireland Library T-shirt.
Bulletin Today's clues
The bulletin's "Holy Grail" clue for Friday, April 13, is: Though we were never close, I stand behind the one archbishop you might take for granite.
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For the bulletin's Thursday, April 12, "Holy Grail" clue, see Bulletin Today (April 12, 2012).
For the bulletin's Wednesday, April 11, "Holy Grail" clue, see Bulletin Today (April 11, 2012).
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A report by Toni Gonzalez for Remezcla.
On the surface, Landfall is a film about the life of Puerto Rican people post-Hurricane Maria. But this latest documentary from director Cecilia Aldarondo, which premieres today, goes beyond what’s seen in the mainstream media following the tragic natural disaster that struck the island in 2017. Instead of the usual narratives, Aldarondo is spotlighting the strength and resilience in the Puerto Rican people, inher people.
Aldarondo spoke with Remezcla over the weekend from Puerto Rico, where she is presenting the film. “Puerto Ricans in the mainstream media were being painted as victims. There was this image, especially because people were focused on Donald Trump throwing paper towels, of the Puerto Rican people with their hands outstretched waiting for aid,” Aldarondo tells us in a Zoom interview. “What wasn’t being relayed in the press is that: In reality, the Puerto Rican people, through the total abandonment of the federal and local governments, in this moment of crisis, were coming together — and diaspora played a huge role in this.”
She continues, “Their local municipalities disappeared. Their mayors disappeared. Nobody was on the job. People had to go in with machetes to break [people] out of their homes — literally saving lives. Through that process, they were building an infrastructure of mutual aid, support, and community-led projects that are beautiful.”
To put it plainly, Aldarondo adds, “In moments of crisis, this is what comes out of the people of Puerto Rico.”
Viewers will see how Puerto Rico’s people took care of one another, broke into schools to shelter those without homes, and resourced necessities for their own. Then once the shock subsided and the reality of the government’s ambivalence took over, the people took over. This reality is a lesson that the Puerto Rican people have learned from past experiences.
Aldarondo acknowledges the complicated political issues that have plagued the Puerto Rican people. It’s one of the many themes in Landfall. She hopes the film helps connect the dots for people with respect to the history of Puerto Rico and their experiences with the United States dating back decades. A mini-history lesson is provided to viewers to give context to the perspective of the Puerto Rican people.
As the saying goes, “Those who do not learn their history are doomed to repeat it.” That is not a mistake the Puerto Rican people have been willing to make.
In the years following Hurricane Maria, growing frustration empowered the Puerto Rican people to fight for change, whether against poverty, LGBTQ+ rights, or government corruption. In 2019, an island-wide strike led to the resignation of Gov. Ricardo Rosselló and senior members of his government, which is covered in the documentary.
Today, as Aldarondo brings her film to towns all over the island, she says the damage from Maria is still evident. “It is a state of emergency. I am telling you that I am driving through town by town, and you go through these beautiful areas, and it makes me want to cry,” says Aldarondo. They are like ghost towns. The centers, all the businesses closed, no local owners, [and] local schools closed everywhere. It is a dire situation.”
She urges people to see this documentary as a call to action. “My request is that people who have ties to Puerto Rico do their homework and connect with initiatives both in Puerto Rico and in the diaspora that resonate with them. It’s hard. We all have millions of things going on. It’s a trying time. But I think that Puerto Rico both needs our attention while they also set an example for the world.”
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Every single day people attempt or avoid tough conversations. They think to themselves…
“It makes me uncomfortable.”
“I’m nervous I’ll say the wrong thing.”
“I don’t want to misspeak and create more damage.”
“It’s messy and I don’t need messy right now.”
These thoughts are understandable. And yet, they prevent you and others from getting the life we all desire.
I’m in the middle of Alicia Keys’ autobiography, More Myself. You may find it surprising that it took her a long time to find her voice. Not her singing voice…but her inner voice.
The voice that says, “I’m worthy.”
The voice that says, “I got this.”
The voice that says, “Yep, this is gonna be a tough conversation, but it’s a conversation worth having.”
What tough conversations do you need to have, even if you start them with one of these Magical Openers:
“This is hard for me.”
“This issue makes me uncomfortable, and…I still want to talk about it with you.”
“This conversation is overdue because I’ve been avoiding it. BUT…it matters to me.”
“This conversation is important to me, and it’s important for us. It’s a sensitive topic, and I’m committed to seeing it through with you.”
Why is embracing the tough conversation in your life so important? Because the life you desire, it’s on the other side of a tough conversation.
Cyber safe hugs,
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WORK WITH FEMALE ADOLESCENTES SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING
NGO that works promoting and defending human and nature rights, they are focused on helping female adolescents who are survivors of human trafficking. The help they give is based on reestablishing their legal rights, life project, education, health, and love.
Since 2012, the Foundation has treated approximately 200 adolescent women survivors of the crime of human trafficking.
The project works in three lines:
1. Institutional welcome
The foundation has a temporary Institutional Protection House, in which the survivors live. Girls and adolescents from 12 to 17 years receive comprehensive attention in the process of restitution of their rights. This includes: accommodation, food, clothing, medical, psychological, educational, social and legal care; recreational, recreational and cultural activities.
Workshops and trainings with vulnerable population are carried out. For this, the foundation has an interdisciplinary team who promote the improvement of intra-family relationships, deliver prevention tools, and inform about the main conditions of vulnerability that may arise in the environment.
Through social networks, it is intended to carry out a process of continuous and immediate awareness with the population that interacts and lives in these spaces. The dissemination of posts, tweets and photographs in the digital media space generates immediate impact and makes possible the sensitization and viralization of information on the subject.
Project available year-round. Minimum length of stay: 4 weeks, no maximum.
2 weeks – $1750
1 month – $2300
2 months – $3400
3 months – $4500
Each extra week – $275
The project location is in Quito. Accommodation in Quito is with a local host family and it includes 2 meals per day: breakfast and dinner
Spanish level: B1.
Must be 18 and over, with valid passport and health insurance
Mondays to Fridays
9:00 to 13:00 Participant will work at the protection house with the teens or at the projects in the office.
3:00 to 14:00 Lunch Time
14:00 to 17:00 Continue working in the asigned tasks.
If you take Spanish classes:
It is necessary to have less working hours so you can study two hours for 3 days a week. This would be from 15:00 to 17:00.
Role of the participant
At the protection house, participants will be in charge of the survivors´health, recreation and development. Create, plan and apply different activities for and with them, like sports, workshops, movies, among others.
Assist the professionals of the foundation in the areas they require, help to improve the relationships between the teenagers.
Applicants should be open, flexible, patient, caring passionate, creative and come with a spirit of collaboration and solidarity. Capacity of working under pressure. The number one qualification is the willingness to learn and help.
Available during the length of the project (Either at the project or local homestay families with 2 meals included)
Local cell phone is included with a refundable deposit of $50
EcuaExplora staff ready to transport you
Support 24 hours
On the ground EcuaExplora staff available
First weekend accomodation
In a hostal in Quito with breakfast
(includes city tour and lunch)
In Quito, 6 hours per week (2 weeks).
Health insurance (REQUIRED)
Meals not specified
Transportation to/from the homestay to the project each day
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The Street Division is responsible for maintaining safe and reliable street surfaces throughout Puyallup. Chip seal is an asphalt surface treatment that helps waterproof the pavement, provide a skid-resistant surface, and give new life to dry and weathered asphalt pavement.
Fog seal is a method that is used to lock in chips in a chip seal treatment. This helps to prevent early chip seal rock loss and snow plow damage. It also aides in surface prep for roadway markings, providing a better contrast than chip seal alone.
Help Speed up a Chip Seal Project on Your Street
Remove all vehicles from the street on the scheduled dates.
Avoid watering of plants or washing cars near the street. The street needs to be dry before and after the Chip Seal.
Drive no faster than 10 MPH on the new street surface.
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There are five labs altogether in the state of New York that will help test Covid-19 variants and two are located locally.
One is in Central New York at SUNY Upstate and the other at Cornell University.
The goal is to monitor the circulation of variants in the state, as well as trying to understand the variants enough to try to get ahead of the spread.
The studies could even identify newer variants so they don’t spread the way Delta has.
The data will be reported to the state every two weeks after testing a sequence of positive cases.
While it may not help the attempts of officials to require vaccinations, it will help influence the decisions of individuals who are on the fence about it, providing additional information on top of what they already have. | <urn:uuid:7df78eb7-7a12-4190-8c2e-8fa3c4ca5cc7> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.fingerlakes1.com/2021/07/30/two-local-labs-chosen-to-aid-the-state-in-research-on-covid-19-variants/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572021.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814083156-20220814113156-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.959523 | 158 | 2.28125 | 2 |
A condition called vaginismus prevents filmmaker Shelby Hadden from having traditional sex. But after suffering shame for years, she's ready to break the taboo.
A little-known condition called vaginismus means filmmaker Shelby Hadden can't have traditional sex. But after suffering ‘virgin’ shame for years, she's using the power of animation to break the taboo surrounding female sexual dysfunction.
When Shelby Hadden had her first period, at the age of 14, something felt wrong.
She realised that the level of pain caused by trying to insert a tampon couldn’t be normal. After countless trips to the doctor, it transpired that Shelby was suffering from vaginismus.
It’s a condition resulting from an involuntary muscle spasm, which means sufferers find it almost impossible to insert anything into the vagina.
The causes tend to be psychological, so there is no overnight solution, and treatment can vary in length from a few months to years.
Shelby, who’s 25 and lives in Texas, has never been able to have penetrative sex. By mainstream society’s definition, that makes Shelby a virgin.
“I hate the word ‘virgin’,” she says. “It is so based on heteronormative penis-in-vagina sex, and doesn’t leave room for other sex.
“Dating, I find that guys are not very creative – if the penis isn’t inside of me, it’s over. But sexuality is a spectrum in every sense, both in the type of sex you have and how much you want to have it.”
Though Shelby doesn’t consider the ‘virgin’ label part of her identity, her condition has made it difficult to fit in.
“The hardest part is how isolating and lonely it has been – sex is everywhere,” Shelby says.
“I am glad that slut shaming is a bad thing – women should be free to be sexual, to dress how they like.
“But there is a flip-side to that where someone who has not had sex is shamed and seen as a prude, or uptight. It’s frustrating.”
For years, Shelby remained silent about her condition, embarrassed by her situation, which was exacerbated by the fact that no one talked about it.
However, as a filmmaker, the inclination to tell her story finally inspired her to speak out.
She called on her friend Sebastian Bisbal, an award-winning animator, to make a trailer and set up a Kickstarter campaign to make Tightly Wound: a 15-minute animated film exploring what it’s really like to suffer from female sexual dysfunction.
“Before the Kickstarter I was so afraid… I had no idea what the reaction would be like. I was just out of grad school and I was going to talk about my vagina publicly. I thought that no one would date me after that,” she says with a laugh.
She was wrong to be worried. The reaction to the Tightly Wound trailer was overwhelmingly positive that the Kickstarter quickly surpassed its $20,000 target, reaching $30,353.
“People are hungry for this story,” she says. “I have been contacted by women from all over the world who want to talk to someone who understands.
“It’s weird, I have had so many bad experiences dating, one-on-one, where guys have said mean things. Now I’m public about my condition and I’m only receiving love and support.”
The 2D animation trailer for the film (subtitled: ‘The more tightly wound we are, the stronger we can break free’) gives people a sense of what it’s like to live with the condition.
“When I thought of 2D animation, it just clicked. [Vaginismus] is such an internal process, literally physically and in terms of how you experience the emotions, so animation allowed me to illustrate all the internal thoughts and anxieties surrounding the condition.”
Krystal Woodbridge, a psychosexual therapist and relationship counsellor based in St Albans, Hertfordshire, agrees that we need to get rid of the taboo surrounding female sexual dysfunction.
“Unfortunately, there is a lot of shame involved and women don’t come forward because they think there is something wrong with them,” Krystal tells me.
“But it [vaginismus] is a common condition, much more common that people think, and women don’t have to put up with it.”
In the UK you can receive treatment on the NHS either with a women’s health physiotherapist, who helps with pelvic floor exercises and physical dilation of the vagina, or psychosexual therapists (limited to six sessions).
“With any condition there’s a lot of play between the emotional and physical,” says Shelby, who has experienced greater progress since speaking out.
“It’s going well for me emotionally, so the physical things are speeding up. I’ve reached a few of my treatment goals and there’s a hope in that.”
Beyond her own journey, Shelby hopes that her film will provide the framework that vaginismus sufferers desperately need.
“I actually used to be jealous of friends with STIs because people at least know what you’re talking about, and you can do something about it,” she says.
“So I hope that the film will empower others suffering with sexual dysfunction, as they come to terms with being a sexual person in an asexual body. As I’ve learned, silence doesn’t heal.”
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Writing is writing is writing, and no matter what kind you do, the goal is always the same. You want to get your point across as effectively, clearly, and concisely as possible. Unless of course your name is Herman Melville–geez, that guy! I’ve tried to read Moby Dick like three times, and only ever get 12 pages in. Herman, read this post!
While my “professional” writing experience has been limited to stand up and sketch comedy and a couple of plays, the same rules apply. What I have learned from all this funny business is useful information for writing of all kinds.
1. Be Concise
The point of all writing is to get your point across in as few words as possible to make the most impact. Comedy is all about this. I’ve written before on the importance of being concise because, especially with stand up, no one wants to hear the five minutes of long-winded background to a joke – they want to hear the punch-lines. And if you want your readers to stay with you on your writing quests, you have to give them what they came for. Treasure!!
Cut out redundencies, choose words carefully, and create the best structure to accomplish max impact. BOOM!
2. Know Your Audience
While it may be a mutual dream for us all to write for our target audience (people with our same brains and funny bones), this is rarely the case. And we all want to spread our field of influence to gain a greater audience, right? Right. Sometimes this means adjusting your voice to suit the type of audience that you are writing for in a particular case. I’m not going to go do a gig at a high school and tell all the dirtiest, cussiest jokes I know (I don’t actually have any…) because that would be considered “inappropriate”. Apparently. Depending on the assignment, you should adjust your tone, word use, structure, or length to accommodate a certain demographic.
3. People Pleasers
As with all art, writing is subjective and it’s impossible to please everyone with every single thing you write. There will always be some stupid dumb know-nothing idiot who doesn’t like your work or your opinion or your punctuation use, and they can all go straight to HECK!?!?!! But it is important to appeal to the audience with your writing and give people a reason to read/listen to your work.
People may offer you criticism, and you can take it or leave it, but rejection is and always will be part of the writing game. I wrote a post just last week about how accepting feedback helps you grow as a writer. Do what you love to the best of your abilities. Keep your fans/followers/readers happy as long as it keeps you happy, and your audience will continue to grow.
4. Practise Makes Perfect
Most normal people have to really work hard to become great at the thing they are passionate about. There are weird freaks who are naturally skilled at EVERYTHING (dicks), but they’re exceptions to the rule. Big, stupid exceptions. But as with comedic pursuits, writing is not something that people are just going to automatically start paying you for because you’re so wonderful. You have to pay your dues, do a LOT of free work, and practise perfecting your craft. But if you’re doing what you love, then doing it should be enjoyable, so no sweat! | <urn:uuid:f7f83626-d4b5-4d8e-86f2-f9f55495bee3> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://vanessalever.com/2012/10/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572021.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814083156-20220814113156-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.958483 | 733 | 2.203125 | 2 |
Blue Mountains Conservation Society said:
"The Blue Mountains Conservation Society played a key part on getting the world heritage listing of the Blue Mountains in 2000. Since 1961 our members have been defending the Blue Mountains from developments that threaten nature, and we certainly won't be stopping now."
Harry Burkitt said:
"This is a unique partnership between the business community, leading conservation groups and grassroots community organizations to stop this disastrous dam project." and some more!
“At Patagonia, we’ve spent more than 40 years fighting to protect wild places which is why we are joining the We GIVE A DAM Alliance to oppose the raising of the Warragamba Dam wall. Threatened species, Aboriginal cultural heritage, local communities and the precious Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area will be significantly impacted by this development.
"We are proud to support the Colong Foundation for Wilderness in their fight to protect the unique ecosystem and wild rivers of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area.” | <urn:uuid:c233dc65-c3e7-4e68-84f8-7f5e7d1bed18> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.giveadam.org.au/alliance | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572021.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814083156-20220814113156-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.919842 | 212 | 1.960938 | 2 |
Subject: U.S. Supreme Court wrestles with Microsoft data privacy fight
Source: Reuters via Yahoo
Globally dominant American tech companies have expressed concern that customers will go elsewhere if they think the U.S. government’s reach extends to data centers all around the world without changes being made to the law. Microsoft, which has 100 data centers in 40 countries, was the first American company to challenge a domestic search warrant seeking data held outside the United States. The Microsoft customer whose emails were sought told the company he was based in Ireland when he signed up for his account.
Subject: How Students Cheat in a High-Tech World
Source: The Chronicle of Higher Education
Cheating has become increasingly complex, with students in the United States going online to find surrogates in other countries to do their work for them. This collection of nine articles prepares educators for new challenges in stemming a tide of deception.
Subject: Login.gov wins a new client in USAJobs, the government’s central job board
Those applying for civil service jobs through the central federal hiring site USAJobs will now sign in using login.gov. It’s a win for the government single sign-on project created by 18F and the U.S. Digital Service. USAJobs is the portal’s fifth and biggest use case to date. USAJobs Program Manager Michelle Earley cited Login.gov’s security as a decisive element in its favor. “A major reason USAJobs will be transitioning to login.gov is because it uses two-factor authentication, which will give users an extra layer of security to help protect their USAJobs profile against password compromises,” Earley said in a statement. Outside of USAJobs, login.gov is currently used by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection for its jobs site, its Trusted Traveler Program and its Outlying Area Reporting Stations app. Login.gov is also in use by a USDS internal tool.
One of the key benefits of login.gov is that it is a single sign-on solution, which means that users can use the same email address and password to sign into any government website. This value, however, only becomes truly meaningful as a critical mass of agencies begin to use login.gov on their websites.
Subject: Google Says It’s Received 2.4 Million Takedown Requests Under EU’s ‘Right to Be Forgotten Laws Laws
Google has now been complying with the European Union’s controversial “right to be forgotten” laws, which the European Court of Justice first ruled applied to search engines in 2014, for three years. On Monday, the search giant released an updated version of its annual Transparency Report, which discloses how many and what kind of requests Google has received to delist pages from results and in how many instances the company complied. According to the report, it looks like the company is being asked to remove content an awful lot. From 2014-2017, it received approximately 2.4 million requests—though it only complied with 43 percent of them. About a third of the takedown requests pertained to individuals who wanted personal information like directories or social media histories scrubbed from the web, while an additional 20 percent covered an individual’s legal history (i.e., being mentioned in crime reports or on government pages).
Subject: Can first responders counter fake news?
Source: FCW – The Business of Federal Technology
[also references a weather-related incident]
In addition to fires, floods, active shooters and other natural and man-made crises, first responders often must deal with misinformation about breaking events polluting social media and putting people at risk. A federal advisory group based at the Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate has been studying the problem of fake news as it pertains to first responders. A report approved Feb. 22 by a working group of the Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee lays out best practices for using and monitoring Twitter, Facebook and other social media platforms during an ongoing disaster or event. The Social Media Working Group for Emergency Services and Disaster Management report noted that bad actors with malicious agendas often use hashtags and other links to divert social media traffic toward advertising or coordinated social media phishing scams.
Sometimes, according to the report, even well-intentioned social media posts wind up misleading people. It mentions a Facebook post about the 2015 Nepal earthquake that asked for help for a village that was devastated in the event. That village, however, had been helped by a non-governmental organization before the post went out. The post reached 350,000 people around the world in just a few days on, but the need was no longer there and the social sharing wound up wasting time and resources.
Subject: Laws on Recording Conversations in All 50 States
Source: Matthiesen, Wickert & Lehrer, S.C. via BeSpacific
Laws on Recording Conversations in All 50 States
See also related reference from last June via Quartz – As Comey shows, documenting conversations with your boss can be smart – “Careful documentation of meetings via notes and memos is part of the FBI’s culture (via NYT), but there are sound reasons for ordinary workers to at least consider doing the same when we talk to our bosses. Taking notes—or better, recording conversations in states where its legal—is sound practice for employees who feel their managers are doing something inappropriate…
Subject: Personal Injury Cases: Know the Costs; When It’s Worth Hiring a Lawyer
As someone navigating this territory for the first time, I’m learning about the differences between lawyer’s fees and expenses, settlement stages, and the like. It’s not fun, and it can get very confusing. While I’m not offering expert legal advice, I’d like to shed some light on the process from a financial perspective. | <urn:uuid:f21fb768-f8b5-4fa2-b678-ebab9b7cd7a9> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.llrx.com/2018/03/pete-recommends-weekly-highlights-on-cyber-security-issues-march-4-2018/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572021.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814083156-20220814113156-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.936098 | 1,470 | 1.757813 | 2 |
Carrier Clinic’s Walk of Hope an inspiring journey for this key supporter
MONTGOMERY - Emily Hammer met Donna Zaleski in 2010, when Hammer was working for a Somerset County architectural firm and Zaleski was director of fund development and public relations at Carrier Clinic. It also happened that both organizations were celebrating their 100th anniversaries that year. This confluence of events drew the pair together, leading to the creation of Carrier’s Walk of Hope.
Now in its eighth year, the Walk of Hope has been the focus of Hammer’s energies and emotions each and every fall. This year it will be held on Sept. 15, a date Hammer has circled on her calendar.
While the Walk of Hope was Zaleski’s founding idea, Hammer has perhaps been its best ambassador.
Launched to increase public knowledge surrounding mental illness and drug addiction, the Walk of Hope has raised more than $250,000 to fund behavioral health and substance abuse therapies at Carrier.
In turn it has done wonders for those people and neighborhoods that are served annually by Carrier.
“The Walk of Hope was a new event,” Hammer recalled. “It was a different sort of fundraiser. I saw it having the ability to connect with people on a personal level and the entire community, unlike a golf outing or a similar fundraiser. The Walk of Hope is so community-based, with important messages and values.”
Concerning values: “I thought the Walk of Hope would help build the community’s understanding about Carrier Clinic, the work it does, and combat the stigma of mental health and addiction services,” she said.
She conceded that her own life’s journey and those of her loved ones played a big part in her thinking:
“There were various issues with drug and alcohol abuse throughout my family … some happy outcomes, some not so happy outcomes. I’ve learned that addiction and mental illness are lifelong challenges,” she said.
Hammer, a Flemington resident, is a physical and inspirational presence at every Walk of Hope.
“I sponsor the event and have a table every year, and have done something in the form of art,” she noted. “I’ve always done face painting with the help of one of my daughters or a volunteer. We’ve seen visitors of all ages. Some have been former Carrier patients. There is a continuing dialogue about recovery and the role Carrier has played in their lives. I find that to be one of the most rewarding things I get to do. It is rewarding personally and very nice to be tied into one of Carrier’s alternative therapies … the creative arts.”
Her daughters share her devotion. The oldest, Ariel Yanas, started as a Walk of Hope volunteer. She later worked as residential counselor at Carrier. She now is a case worker for autistic children in Pennsylvania and is continuing her studies toward a master’s degree in social work.
“Carrier gave her start,” she said proudly and with affection.
Amber Yanas, her younger daughter, will serve this year as a Walk of Hope team captain. As this new college year begins, Amber will be a student in the University of Pennsylvania’s doctoral program, studying molecular biophysics. She wants to go on to do research in the quest to find a cure for Alzheimer’s disease.
Hammer is a fan of Carrier in other ways. She is especially grateful for her relationship with Don Parker, Carrier’s president and CEO.
“Every time we meet he educates me in some different way. It is fascinating. He has assisted me in my work life, in the design of space for the success of people confronting behavioral issues, achieving privacy for those individuals while being part of a community in lifelong recovery,” she said.
“Carrier connects the community with the right resources when people need them the most,” she added.
The public is invited to take part in this special day of inspiration. Online registration is easy. Visit CarrierClinicWalkofHope.org. Or call 908-281-1688 for details. Sign-in for walkers opens at 9 a.m. The 1-mile walk around the Carrier campus begins at 10 a.m. Walkers are invited to bring their dogs, so long as those pets are on a leash and are vaccinated. Individuals are urged to aim high and raise more than $108 (one dollar for every year of Carrier’s existence). Walkers can also form teams, inviting others to join. | <urn:uuid:52b5b40e-9e48-4040-b906-d6aae7df2f7a> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.mycentraljersey.com/story/news/local/outreach/caring-communities/2018/09/08/carrier-clinic-walk-hope/1125565002/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572021.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814083156-20220814113156-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.968847 | 961 | 1.539063 | 2 |
Before any house is built, we consider its immediate surroundings, to ensure both you and the local environment benefit from living there. We aim to capture what is distinctive and what defines the character of an area and build sensitively with materials that compliment the locality.
Climate change remains a key driver of planning policy and housing design and is at the heart of Gade’s thinking. Reducing carbon consumption through the design, build and living process always our priority.
We work closely with landscape specialists to design open spaces that respond and are sensitive to the existing area while enhancing the quality of life of the people who use it. We look to create and retain as much green space around your home as possible. From areas rich with natural plant and animal life, to spaces specifically designed for children and families to play.
We believe all new houses should have positive impact on ecology and biodiversity. We focus on the introduction of green spaces which may include hedgerows, woodland, allotments and orchards and planting around sustainable drainage features. In turn this creates habitats for creatures to live.
Where possible we design sustainable drainage systems (SUDS) – a practice of managing rainfall and surface water drainage for environmental benefit – in surrounding green spaces. This approach turns practical requirements into positive environmental and value-enhancing features.
Sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS) are found within our developments, often referred to as green infrastructure. This will not only advocate the pressure on surface water drainage systems but also allows for significant rainfall events. They also provide for wildlife habitation. | <urn:uuid:220b277c-6902-45cc-96e1-7142b01f1e2f> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://staging.gadehomes.co.uk/a-sustainable-future/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572021.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814083156-20220814113156-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.944645 | 315 | 2.75 | 3 |
Sorry Homer. But what’s important is that a group of Korean scientists have successfully produced a genetically engineered pig whose organs could be compatible with the human body. Chung Nam University’s Jin Dong-il and local bio-tech firm Mgen claim that their cloned piglet contains a protein called fas ligand (FasL), which helps regulate our immune system. According to Fareastgizmos, “organs from FasL-expressing pigs could have a lesser risk of rejection when transplanted into humans.”
It doesn’t take a genius to figure out that the goal of experiments like this is to one day have an abundant (and hopefully cheap) supply of organs. Some people may not approve of this, but I’d rather breed donor animals than donor humans. Hopefully scientists will have breakthroughs with stem cells so we won’t have to resort to building organ farms. | <urn:uuid:e9e7e661-be27-4a63-835d-54cf27a831dc> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://technabob.com/blog/2009/08/14/genetically-engineered-pigs-organ-donors/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572021.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814083156-20220814113156-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.950996 | 191 | 2.359375 | 2 |
By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that would permanently protect more than one million acres in Colorado, 821,000 acres in California, 132,000 in Washington and more than one million acres in Arizona. The “Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act,” H.R. 803, will now advance to the U.S. Senate, although it is likely to be blocked given strong Republican opposition to the bill. The SEMA-opposed legislation is controversial because wilderness designations provide the highest level of permanent protection available, preventing the creation of roads and trails in addition to prohibiting logging, mining and drilling. Listed below are key bills that were included in H.R. 803:
- The Colorado Wilderness Act protects more than 36 wilderness areas totaling 660,000 acres across Colorado to protect mid- and lower-elevation mountainous areas that are used for outdoor recreational activities and serve as critical habitats for a variety of plants and wildlife. More than two-thirds of the areas to be protected are already being treated as wilderness areas, including the Handies Peak, Dolores River Canyon and Little Bookcliffs.
- The CORE Act, H.R. 577, would protect 400,000 acres in Colorado as wilderness and special recreation and conservation areas.
- The Grand Canyon Protection Act, H.R. 1052, would permanently withdraw more than 1 million acres of federal land north and south of Grand Canyon National Park from eligibility for any future mining claims leaves valid existing claims intact.
- The Northwest California Wilderness, Recreation, and Working Forests Act, H.R. 878, would protect 306,500 acres in Northwest California by expanding nine existing wilderness areas and establishing eight new wilderness areas.
- The Central Coast Heritage Protection Act, H.R. 878, protects 287,500 acres in Central California. It would create two new potential wilderness areas and two new scenic areas in the Los Padres National Forest and the Carrizo Plain National Monument. The bill would also create a 400-mile hiking trail to connect the wilderness areas in the southern and northern portions of the Los Padres National Forest.
- The San Gabriel Mountains Foothills and Rivers Protection Act, H.R. 693, protects 139,700 acres in Southern California. The bill would expand the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument, establish a new National Recreation Area, and designate approximately 30,659 acres as wilderness.
- The Rim of the Valley Corridor Preservation Act, H.R. 1075, would expand the existing Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area in Southern California by adding 191,000 acres of the Rim of the Valley Corridor.
- The Wild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, H.R. 999, protects 131,900 acres in Washington State. It would designate 126,544 acres on the Olympic Peninsula as wilderness in addition to 5,346 as potential wilderness (this would be the first new wilderness designation in Olympic National Forest in nearly 30 years).
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The first anthrax case in Texas for 2015 has been confirmed in equids in Uvalde County. The affected premises is located approximately 25 miles northwest of Uvalde.
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) has quarantined the premises. TAHC rules require proper disposal of affected carcasses and vaccination of livestock on the premises prior to release of the quarantine.
Anthrax is a bacterial disease caused by Bacillus anthracis, which is a naturally occurring organism with worldwide distribution, including certain parts of Texas. It is not uncommon for anthrax to be diagnosed in the southwestern part of the state. A vaccine is available for use in susceptible livestock in high risk areas.
Acute fever followed by rapid death with bleeding from body openings are common signs of anthrax in livestock. Carcasses can also appear bloated and decompose quickly. Livestock displaying clinical signs consistent with anthrax should be reported to a private veterinary practitioner or a TAHC official.
If affected livestock or carcasses must be handled, producers are encouraged to follow basic sanitation precautions such as wearing protective gloves and long sleeve shirts and washing thoroughly afterward to prevent accidental spread of the bacteria to people. "The TAHC will continue to closely monitor the situation for possible new cases across the state," said T.R. Lansford, DVM, TAHC assistant executive director for animal health programs. “Producers are encouraged to consult their veterinary practitioner or local TAHC office if they have questions about the disease in livestock and their medical professional if they have conc | <urn:uuid:33060390-587e-4a9c-bd34-c69ce042deca> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://thehorse.com/112796/anthrax-confirmed-in-uvalde-county-texas-equids/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572021.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814083156-20220814113156-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.948472 | 312 | 2.34375 | 2 |
ZIP Code 58243 has segments in 2 Counties (Pembina, Walsh).
The ZIP Code maps and database are updated 4 times per year.
Database updated: July 1, 2022, Maps updated: May 5, 2022.
|Total Population||493 (100%)|
|Population in Households||491 (99.6%)|
|Population in Families||412 (83.6%)|
|Population in Group Quarters1||2 ( 0.4%)|
|Median Household Income||$59,569|
|Average Household Income||$95,431|
|% of Income for Mortgage4||8%|
|Per Capita Income||$41,814|
|Total HU (Housing Units)||264 (100%)|
|Owner Occupied HU||187 (70.8%)|
|Renter Occupied HU||29 (11.0%)|
|Vacant Housing Units||48 (18.2%)|
|Median Home Value||$113,710|
|Average Home Value||$128,877|
|Housing Affordability Index3||338|
|Average Household Size||2.27|
|Average Family Size||3|
GROWTH RATE / YEAR
|Median Household Income||1.17%|
|Per Capita Income||1.4%|
|Owner Occupied HU||-0.32%|
The table below compares 58243 to the other 384 ZIP Codes in North Dakota by rank and percentile using July 1, 2021 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
|Total Population||# 162||58th|
|Population Density||# 74||81st|
|Median Household Income||# 264||32nd|
|Housing Affordability Index||# 303||79th|
|Per Capita Income||# 132||66th|
|Diversity Index||# 37||91st|
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Posted on August 28, 2019 by jilldennison
Today’s good people are just average, ordinary people who see a need and step in to help another. Small things, everyday sort of things, but things that mean so much …
In October, Milwaukee bus driver Natalie Barnes started talking with a passenger named Richard, who told her he has been homeless for a week, since the place where he had been living was condemned. When he asked if he could ride along for the night to stay out of the cold, she agreed.
“At some point in our lives, everybody needs help. I wanted to do what I could to help Richard in some way.”
At one point during her shift, she took a break at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and offered to get her passenger a bite to eat. “Now I don’t know what to say but to say thank you,” he said to Barnes and promised to pay her back somehow.
She refused, saying, “I want to help you.” But it doesn’t stop there. During another break, she reached out to a friend, who helped get Richard into a temporary shelter. Barnes and Richard became friends during that six-hour bus ride. Now he has her cellphone number, and they keep in touch.
“We talk every couple of days and he thanks me every time he talks to me for helping him. He calls me his little guardian angel. I’m happy to say that he’s progressing well.”
Helping others comes second nature for Barnes, who has received three commendations for outstanding service since being hired by the MCTS two years ago.
Lisa Meilander of Elizabeth Township, Pennsylvania, was eating dinner with her family at Eat’n Park restaurant when a 91-year-old World War II veteran sat down to eat his meal alone.
But he didn’t eat alone.
Lisa shared what happened next in a Facebook post.
“The elderly gentleman was seated in the booth directly across from my family as we ate dinner Saturday night at Eat’n Park in Belle Vernon. We really didn’t see him come in. But we did notice when our server, Dylan, dropped to one knee to look him eye-to-eye as he got ready to take his order.
The man apologized for not hearing too well. He had forgotten to put in his hearing aids. He talked about how he lost his hearing during his time in the war. He was 91 years old with many stories to tell. Dylan patiently listened giving him his full attention.
Eventually the man apologized for talking so much.
‘I’m alone now,’ he said, ‘and I don’t often have someone to talk to.’
Dylan smiled and said he enjoyed listening.
He then helped him figure out what to order and left to take it to the kitchen. It was a touching site. I wanted offer to pay for the man’s dinner, but before I could flag down Dylan, a man seated at a nearby booth asked Dylan to bring him his check.
‘Someone’s already taken care of it,’ Dylan smiled. I guess we weren’t the only ones eavesdropping on the conversation.
After the man received his food Dylan came back to say he was on a break. He asked if he could sit with the gentleman as he ate. As we left the restaurant the two of them were conversing and many people seated nearby were smiling. It was a touching sight.
With all of the negative stories about our youth today this was a breath of fresh air. I wonder if I would have been as kind and attentive if I were the one working there. One thing’s for sure, if you are ever at Eat’n Park in Belle Vernon, ask for Dylan. If he’s your waiter you’re certain to get great service.”
Antonio Basco, 61, made headlines after issuing a public invitation to his wife Margie’s funeral, saying he felt alone as the couple didn’t have any nearby relatives. Over 3,000 people turned out for her services and over a thousand flower arrangements were sent for the funeral.The following weekend, Basco’s vehicle was stolen and wrecked. In addition to the car destruction, the thief also stole a pressure washing machine from Basco’s trailer that he used for his mobile car washing business.Casa Ford Lincoln, a dealership in El Paso, posted on its Facebook page that it was looking for ways to help Basco. The dealership gave Basco a brand new Ford Escape and a trailer. CBS Dallas-Fort Worth reported that an anonymous donor bought Basco a new pressure washer for his business.
When responding to a recent call, members of the Webster Groves Fire Department noticed a woman in a wheelchair falling over while trying to enter her home.
“Multiple stairs and uneven terrain unfortunately led to the resident falling over in her wheelchair while trying to enter the house. Luckily the patient was uninjured, but we saw an opportunity to help.”
The firefighters spent several off days digging out and pouring a new sidewalk for her.
“She will now have a level pathway and ramp to gain access to her home. A huge thank you goes out to the members that spent their days off helping those in need.”
See, folks, you don’t have to have a lot of money to help others … you just have to be willing to give a bit of yourself, of your time. ‘Til next week, then, remember …
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There have been various arguments put forth as to why Mr. Trump shouldn't be impeached and tried a second time.
Argument #1: This sarcastic argument suggests that if Mr. Trump can be impeached while he is halfway out the door, why not impeach Andrew Jackson or US Grant?
Response: In the United States we do not try dead people. The reason is simple: Dead people are in no position to defend themselves. If before or during a criminal trial the defendant dies the case would be dismissed. Mr. Trump, as of this writing, is alive.
Argument #2: Mr. Trump is already out of office, therefore he shouldn't be tried for any possible malfeasance while he was in office.
Response: Departure or an impending departure was not intended by our nation's founders to be a get out of jail free card. A president cannot be protected by the calendar and allowed to commit offenses without fear of consequence as time runs out.
Imagine an embezzlement case. Criminal charges are still brought forth against the defendant and he would be tried whether or not he resigned or was dismissed from the business where the criminal actions occurred. No president has run the presidency more like a business, and a corrupt business at that, than Donald Trump. A conviction in his impeachment case would be a disgrace which he richly deserves. Especially for a business in which the "product" is his name and brand.
In regards to arguments #1 and #2:
In the infamous Enron case, the corrupt businessmen involved were charged with various financial crimes. Jeffrey Skilling spent 14 years in prison for his wrongdoing even though Enron had collapsed. The charges against Ken Lay were dismissed because he died.
Argument #3: Mr. Trump should not have been impeached for inciting an insurrection because he didn't explicitly tell the mob to sack the Capitol.
Response: In criminal law, explicit language is not required to be found guilty of inciting a riot. Incitement to riot is when a person encourages others to commit a breach of the peace without necessarily acting themselves. This may involve statements, signs, or conduct intended to lead others to riot.
Furthermore, members of the mob have implicated Mr. Trump. Some of the insurrectionists who invaded, looted and vandalized the Capitol are on videotape screaming "the President invited us!" Members of the mob who were subsequently arrested said later that they believed that they had the blessing of the president and were committing a patriotic act on his behalf.
Argument #4: It is fundamentally unfair for Mr. Trump to be tried in the Senate as the Senators were both witnesses and victims of the insurrection.
Response: An impeachment trial is unique and unlike any other trial in the United States. The Senators who act as jurors all know and have opinions of the former president. In a normal criminal trial, jurors who are familiar with the defendant would automatically be excused from jury duty. There is no such luxury in an impeachment trial. The impeachment trial can be seen as unfair in that regard. However, since it takes 67 Senators to convict, that works to Mr. Trump's advantage as the Senate is split fifty-fifty. Also if Mr. Trump were to be found guilty, there is no possibility of a prison sentence or even a fine. He would be "expelled" from an office he no longer holds. The shame of the conviction is probably the worst punishment, though Mr. Trump seems to be immune to shame.
Argument #5: The Democrats didn't raise such a fuss when BLM, Antifa or some group of protestors ransacked or torched a business.
Response: Apples and oranges. Presidents take an oath to preserve and protect the Constitution. Congress was in session to certify the presidential election, a constitutionally mandated duty, when they were forced into hiding by the mob incited by Mr. Trump. Mr. Trump's crime wasn't a property crime or even murder, but his indirect part in an assault on a constitutional procedure. Furthermore, Mr. Trump compounded his offense by not using the powers of the presidency to quell the riot and insurrection once it was underway. His inaction was seen as tacit approval by the mob.
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Everyone gather round, and see the new Robo-marketer 2000! It's got hyper-personalisation speeds of 200 miles an hour, can eat data and spit out insights, and even comes with a microwave! It's all your office needs!
At least that's how I pictured the convergence of deep learning and marketing when I first heard about it. I guess it's not far less futuristic, really.
We all know that effective use of data is critical in this industry. It means the difference between a successful campaign with long-term relationships, and one that flops. So, using AI and machine learning are vital to utilising analysed data and insights, at scale. We all know we're not exactly strapped for data, but what you do with that data, and how you deal with it, is key.
So, basically, deep learning is a means of predication and analysis on a vast scale. Through this, companies are using advanced AI to deliver hyper-personalised experiences to their customers, predicating what they want to an unprecedented degree.
Netflix, for example, has an AI-driven personalisation, with its recommendation system influencing about 80% of what its users watch. I mean, it must be good because the streaming platform estimates that its algorithms help it save $1 Billion annually in customer retention.
So, we can see the benefits. But before anything else, we need to ask:
What is Deep Learning?
Deep learning, or machine learning, is an AI-driven technology, which relies on gathering user data to learn behaviour patterns. This means utilising analytic data and AI to create algorithms, which leads to smarter marketing.
It does this by mimicking the human brain, by using 'neural networks'. To create these networks, the AI will perform a task again, and again, in a slightly different way each time, learning variants and differences. This means it's learning, like a human does, based on experience. But unlike a human, it can do it at an unprecedented rate.
This leads to quicker problem solving, massive amounts of data being processed, and skills being learnt in a much smaller time frame.
An example of this is the "Predictive Vision" experiment, conducted by researchers at MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory. The scientists trained the deep learning system to predict the actions of characters in TV shows. After observing more than 600 hours of YouTube videos, the AI was able to predict whether the characters would hug, kiss, shake hands, or high five 43% of the time. This is compared to the 36% of previous algorithms.
So, you can probably see how this could be beneficial for marketers, in predicting what their customers will do next. It allows brands to gain a more complete understanding of how their customers will react and, more importantly, purchase.
Deep Learning and Marketing
Marketers tend to use deep learning to:
- Recognise speech
- Analyse images
- Track movements and attention
- Determine what content to publish
- Communicate with their customers
- Process language
- Predict behaviours
- Target customers
And some examples of deep learning, in practise, can include:
- Automatic image captions
- Chatbots using natural language processing
- Real Time Bidding software for buying ad space
- Automatic translation
- Automatically generated copy
So, these are some pretty common and recognisable examples - nothing too far flung or sci-fi. Many marketing automation solutions and customer interaction tools already use some of these deep learning applications. But, it's likely that these will become a more frequently used, and standard, part of marketing software.
How else can deep learning help marketers? Well, it can improve:
One of the Big Questions for marketers is "who exactly is my target audience?". The other is "who is stealing my sandwiches from the communal fridge?". In fact, these two answers may overlap.
By looking through purchase data, engagement metrics etc. etc., a deep learning algorithm will be able to see the characteristics that make an individual more likely to engage with your brand.
It can even analyse consumer shopping habits to see under what conditions people are more likely to make a purchase, and the type of product that person likes to shop for.
And big names are getting involved: Facebook is looking into deep learning AI to learn more about its users, and Salesforce has acquired AI start-up MetaMind in order to build a smart CRM.
Personalisation is top of the pops for consumers. In fact, Accenture showed that 91% of consumers prefer brands that remember who they are, and provide personalised promotions and recommendations. Plus, over half of consumers are happy to leave a brand in the dust if they don't get a personalised experience.
So, deep learning combines with personalisation to enable "hyper personalisation".
The growth of Internet of Things means marketers can collect huge amounts of data about potential customers. All this information means that marketers are going to have access to a number of ways to communicate with customers on a hyper personalised level. But with this level of data, comes the need for a super-human ability to process it all.
Some large companies have been using AI algorithms in a similar way, such as Amazon. The e-commerce giant uses AI algorithms to take into account the purchase history of users, the items in their carts, and even their viewing habits. This data is then turned into product recommendations. This algorithm could even be used to send these recommendations at the exact right time they'd be likely to convert.
Data and Insights
"Deep learning is notorious for being a black box when it comes to insights, but effectively reverse engineering algorithm outputs is not impossible for a strong data science team," says Jeremy Fain, writing for Forbes.
"Having this ability allows brands to identify many more clusters of people they should be targeting, when and how best to do it, and which products that person is more likely to buy. In other words, deep learning can help marketers do their jobs better than ever before."
Deep Learning can take a bunch of different pieces of information, from a bunch of different sources, and process it in a way that is effective and insightful. Plus, alongside this attention to detail, an algorithm can do this on an unparalleled scale. Other systems cannot do this to the level of deep learning. Plus, DL is completely customisable, depending on a company's needs and the data they have.
Prediction of Consumer Behaviour
Combining data and deep learning leads to a personalised marketing approach, we know this much.
But deep learning can also have the ability to find "patterns inside of patterns," says digital marketing expert Reshu Rathi. This basically means that businesses will be able to understand customers intimately.
Researchers at Renmin University of China found that info about customer hobbies and work situations, when used as DL inputs, helped predict the automobile purchase intent and preferences of different groups of consumers.
Customer behaviour is a science. And prescriptive analytics is but another technique that uses DL from customer data to predict future trends and behaviour patterns.
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Jeremiah 12:2Thou hast planted them, yea, they have taken root: they grow, yea, they bring forth fruit: thou art near in their mouth, and far from their reins.
Ezekiel 2:5And they, whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear, (for they are a rebellious house,) yet shall know that there hath been a prophet among them.
Ezekiel 33:31And they come unto thee as the people cometh, and they sit before thee as my people, and they hear thy words, but they will not do them: for with their mouth they shew much love, but their heart goeth after their covetousness.
Ezekiel 33:33And when this cometh to pass, (lo, it will come,) then shall they know that a prophet hath been among them.
Matthew 7:21Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
Luke 10:11-12Even the very dust of your city, which cleaveth on us, we do wipe off against you: notwithstanding be ye sure of this, that the kingdom of God is come nigh unto you. But I say unto you, that it shall be more tolerable in that day for Sodom, than for that city.
John 5:46For had ye believed Moses, ye would have believed me: for he wrote of me.
Acts 13:26Men and brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, and whosoever among you feareth God, to you is the word of this salvation sent.
Acts 13:38-41Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins: And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses. Beware therefore, lest that come upon you, which is spoken of in the prophets; Behold, ye despisers, and wonder, and perish: for I work a work in your days, a work which ye shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.
Acts 28:23-28And when they had appointed him a day, there came many to him into his lodging; to whom he expounded and testified the kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus, both out of the law of Moses, and out of the prophets, from morning till evening. And some believed the things which were spoken, and some believed not. And when they agreed not among themselves, they departed, after that Paul had spoken one word, Well spake the Holy Ghost by Esaias the prophet unto our fathers, Saying, Go unto this people, and say, Hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and not perceive: For the heart of this people is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes have they closed; lest they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them. Be it known therefore unto you, that the salvation of God is sent unto the Gentiles, and that they will hear it.
Romans 10:8-10But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
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Georgia passes 550,000 COVID cases; Chatham County death toll reaches 228
Georgia’s confirmed case count for COVID-19 rose by 5,853 to reach 552,712 on Tuesday, while the statewide death toll rose by 40 to reach 9,759, according to figures posted just before 3 p.m. on Tuesday by the Georgia Department of Public Health.
Of Georgia’s 41,403 confirmed COVID-19 cases in patients who were hospitalized when the case was reported to DPH or when interviewed, 451 patients included in that total were added on Tuesday.
The Chatham County coronavirus case count increased by 96 to reach 12,600 on Tuesday. The county’s COVID-19 death toll increased by one to 228.
The death rate in Chatham County, measured as the percentage of known cases who die from COVID-19, remained at 1.8% on Tuesday.
In Effingham, the county’s listed case count rose by 12 to 2,391 on Tuesday. The county's death toll remained at 34.
Bryan County’s confirmed-case count rose by 12 to reach 1,729 on Tuesday. The county’s death toll remained at 17.
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The Second Amendment
It is no secret that right now in current time, American’s are having to face the wonder if they are going to have their second amendment stripped away from them.
The government is trying to come into people’s personal lives and take their guns, assuming that it will make the world a safer place with all of the recent killing, school shooting and police murders.
Gun control could be a good thing, if the constitution was something that had just been created.
You cannot tell people that they are free, that they are born with rights here in America and then in the next sentence tell the same people that you are going to take away their freedom because it is causing an uprising.
They have the right to feel safe, no matter where they are, especially when they are in the safety of their own homes, no one should be able to come into someone else’s place of residents and kill them without them having some form of protection to fight fairly for their life.
Taking away their guns, will only make them more fearful of the government, many American’s are already having the wheels inside of their minds turning to what would this action mean for the future?
Okay, so the government comes in and takes away our guns, now we have no defense, what are they going to take away next?
Our right to speech?
Our right to be who we are?
What would this mean for the future of America?
If the American’s let the government get away with this, they would think that they could get away with anything.
Then, pretty soon, it would no longer be America, home of the free because we allowed them to come in a go back on their word, we the people, is what created the foundation of America, if they wanted to go live under strict laws and have someone lie to them and strip them of everything they have they would be living in a communist country.
Owning guns is about so much more than just having the right to walk around with a gun to protect yourself, it is about protecting others and stopping the government from every trying to act their own people.
We learn about history so it never repeats itself, back in the holocaust, the first thing the German’s did was take away their targets weapons and options to protect themselves, if we allow the government to come in and take away our guns, we are pretty much telling them that American has lost all fight to stand up for themselves.
Gun control is not something that people should be pushing for but, rather better screenings and use of firearm classes to protect those with weapons and how to defend yourself without one.
The number one reason that people open fire in America is because they feel like they need to get revenge on people who hurt them as it always goes to show, kindness towards others will solve more problems that taking away an item every will, because the people who are being hurt and want to inflict pain onto someone else, will always find a way to do with, with or without firearms. | <urn:uuid:08ece154-42ef-46d0-8d2b-7bb2de10049a> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://bearingright.com/the-second-amendment/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572021.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814083156-20220814113156-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.98218 | 631 | 1.523438 | 2 |
Dollar spot is characterized by round, bleached-out or straw-colored spots, ranging from the size of a quarter to the size of a silver dollar. Spots appear as sunken areas in the turf, especially low mown turfgrass (0.5 inches or less). Fluffy white mycelia can be seen when fungus is actively growing during morning periods of heavy dew. Symptoms on individual grass blades appear as bleached-out or tan lesions that are often accompanied by reddish brown bands present at the outer edge of the leaf lesion (except on annual bluegrass).
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A cloud-native mindset is indispensable for digital transformation. The year 2020 drastically revolutionized the entire tech world. A series of unprecedented events compelled industry leaders to embark on a transformational journey to succeed in the digital-first world. Moreover, the rapid pace of digital disruption has pushed organizations to consider business models, and cloud-native is making them consider delivery models to realize goals in the modern world.
“Cloud-native is structuring teams, culture, and technology to utilize automation and architectures to manage complexity and unlock velocity.” – Joe Beda, Co-Founder, Kubernetes and Principal Engineer, VMware
Cloud-native application development has emerged as the latest wave of digital disruption. Cloud-native facilitates organizations to bring ideas to the market at lightning speed as markets have become incredibly dynamic and customers have become highly demanding. Some of the famous cloud-native app characteristics include elasticity, secure multi-tenancy, resiliency, and mobility. Companies reorganize people, processes, and workflows to adopt cloud-native approaches. Cloud-native apps are meant to capitalize on the benefits of cloud computing. Let’s explore.
Setting The Building Blocks For Cloud-Native
- Microservices – Microservices are pivotal to cloud-native app architecture as they highlight business functionalities. Corporate giants are using a cloud-native approach along with Agile processes, microservices architecture, and DevOps tools. Serverless enables microservices that inject strength to continuous delivery and deployment. Microservices improve modularity and facilitate the teams to develop, deploy, and scale services independently.
- Containers – The worldwide container management revenue will grow strongly from a small base of $465.8 million in 2020 to reach $944 million in 2024, says Gartner. Public cloud container orchestration and serverless container offerings will witness phenomenal growth in the coming years. Every app and process is packaged in its container, which fast-tracks robustness and transparency. Containerization is transforming software development and deployment.
- DevOps – DevOps injects automation into the production process and aims to shift the programs from design to production. Its adoption helps organizations put development methodologies in place, execute cloud-native development practices and develop the apps. Microservices, containers, and DevOps reinforce a cloud-native strategy that ensures business agility.
- CI/CD – CI/CD acts as a best practice that Agile DevOps teams leverage to manage business requirements, code quality, and security needs. Developing a CI/CD pipeline is crucial in cloud infrastructure. Cloud-native apps get more robust and swift with time as and when their development integrates with CI/CD-based pipelines. Implementing CI/CD to deploy cloud-native apps can effectively streamline development and deployment phases.
Enable Digital Transformation With The Cloud-Native Mindset
Cloud-native computing brings a digital disruption that enables the cloud to create business value. Most of the time, organizations often get confused between going cloud-native or being a cloud migrant. The journey to the cloud needs thoughtful navigation and smart strategies.
Businesses capitalize on the distinctive features of the cloud platforms, such as bi-directional innovation, robust product ideations, resilience, and elasticity with cloud-native. It is the future of app development with a massive potential for business impact. Let’s understand the benefits of cloud-native apps.
- Innovation – Cloud-native apps facilitate businesses to introduce new products or services at a tremendous pace. The automated elements integrated during development inject agility quickly making the updates to realize the business goals. These apps assimilate data across every business vertical. As a result, advanced analytics can help enterprises to make more informed decisions.
- Scalability – Cloud-native apps can scale services independently and automatically through Microservices. The microservice architecture enables the independent development of apps. These apps can be modified, deployed, and managed individually as there is a lack of dependency on one another. These apps have the agility and flexibility required to pace up with business growth.
- Speed – Cloud-native improves the speed of service assembly to help businesses quickly respond to market changes. Organizations speed up the team’s productivity and enhance output through cloud-native capabilities. These strategies allow IT professionals to inject robustness into the app development processes. Speed acts as a competitive advantage that helps companies win big in the digital landscape.
- Cost – The pay-as-you-go model allows organizations to develop and run apps in a cost-effective manner as they only have to pay as per the resources consumed. These apps follow an operating expenditure model that lowers the total expenses against the on-premise apps with the capital expenditure model, which requires substantial upfront expenses.
- Resilience – Modern cloud-native approaches like microservices and kubernetes can help organizations build apps with resilience. Cloud-native leads to better uptime, lowered downtime, and improved experience. These apps are resilient to downtime and outages as during a failure, and the app processing moves from one data center to another without any interruption in the service.
Some Of The Famous Tools To Manage Cloud-Native Applications
Develop Smarter And Deliver Faster With Cloud-Native
Digital transformation entails rearrangements in people, processes, technology and culture which stands true for cloud-native apps as well. Organizations are gearing up to embrace change management strategies and prepare a well-sketched roadmap to embark on this new journey.
Cross-functional teams help organizations connect technology and industry experts to develop technically sound. To thrive in the modern dynamic world, cloud-native app development is indispensable for businesses to achieve goals, ensure survival, and overcome the technological challenges that future beholds.
How Can Zymr Ease Your Cloud-Native Journey?
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- Automation-first mindset
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- Future-proof cloud solutions
- Twelve-Factor app methodology
- Reference design/perspective architecture
- Industry-specific templates
Build an innovative organization with the help of an intelligent business suite of cloud-based apps from the base to further achieve superior robustness, better security, seamless growth, and future-proof your business to combat disruptive market challenges with us.
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The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board recently pointed out that President-elect Joe Biden will soon face his first test as to whether or not he’ll stick to his word to not ban fracking: will he allow a proposed LNG port to move forward?
The project, which would be located on the NJ side of the Delaware River in Gibbstown, is designed to allow natural gas extracted from the Marcellus Shale to be liquified and then transported by train to the port where it will be exported, mostly to the Caribbean.
The Journal’s Editorial Board writes:
The New Jersey LNG port should be an easy call. It has been approved by local authorities, is supported by unions for the jobs it would create, and it would help revitalize the area where it is being built. Same for the rule allowing rail transport of LNG. The test of Mr. Biden’s fracking pledge will be if he lets the project proceed without interference.
But many environmental activists and fossil fuel opponents disagree. Progressives are calling on Biden to kill the project – and block rail transport of LNG – but the Army Corps of Engineers and the Delaware River Basin Commission have already approved the port.
The LNG port will be key to providing safe, reliable, and affordable energy to our allies around the globe. Bolstering American energy production and export capabilities stands to significantly benefit US interests both at home and abroad. | <urn:uuid:0431e4e2-9817-4b20-a557-ea33fe5ecf65> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://gainnow.org/2021/01/11/new-jersey-lng-port-should-be-an-easy-call/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572021.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814083156-20220814113156-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.951151 | 291 | 2.09375 | 2 |
CBD means cannabidiol oil. It is used to treat various signs and symptoms although its use is instead controversial. There is additionally some confusion regarding just how specifically the oil affects our bodies. The oil may have health advantages and such items that have the compound are lawful in lots of locations today.
What it is
CBD is a cannabinoid, a compound found in cannabis plant. The oil consists of CBD concentrations as well as the usages vary significantly. In marijuana, the compound that is popular is delta 9 tetrahydrocannabinol or THC. It is an active ingredient discovered in cannabis. Cannabis has CBD as well as THCA and both have different impacts.
THC changes the mind when one is cigarette smoking or food preparation with it. This is since it is broken down by warm. Unlike THC, CBD isn’t psychoactive. This means that your mindset does not alter with usage. Nevertheless, significant modifications can be kept in mind within the body recommending clinical benefits.
Hemp is a part of the marijuana plant as well as in most cases, it is not refined. This is where a lot of the CBD is drawn out. Marijuana as well as hemp stem from marijuana sativa, but are fairly different. Today, marijuana farmers are reproducing plants so that they can have high THC levels. Hemp farmers do not need to modify plants and also are utilized to create the CBD oil.
Exactly how it functions
Cannabinoids influence the body by affixing themselves to various receptors. Some cannabinoids are created by the body and there are the CB1 and CB2 receptors. CB1 receptors are located all through the body with a great number of them remaining in the mind. The receptors are responsible for mood, emotions, pain, movement, control, memories, cravings, believing, and numerous various other features. THC influences these receptors.
When it comes to the CB2 receptors, they are mainly in one’s body immune system and also impact pain and inflammation. Although CBD does not connect directly below, it directs the body to utilize cannabinoids extra.
CBD is beneficial to human health and wellness in different ways. It is a natural pain reliever as well as has anti-inflammatory residential properties. Nonprescription medicines are utilized for discomfort relief and also most people choose a more all-natural choice as well as this is where CBD oil is available in.
Research study has revealed that CBD provides a better therapy, particularly for individuals with persistent pain.
There is additionally proof that recommend that using CBD can be really helpful for any person who is trying to give up smoking and dealing with medication withdrawals. In a research, it was seen that cigarette smokers that had inhalers that had CBD tended to smoke less than what was usual for them and also without any additional yearning for cigarettes. CBD could be a terrific treatment for persons with dependency problems specifically to opioids.
There are numerous other clinical conditions that are helped by CBD and they include epilepsy, LGA, Dravet disorder, seizures and so forth. A lot more research study is being conducted on the results of CBD in the human body as well as the results are rather promising. The opportunity of combating cancer and also various anxiousness problems is additionally being took a look at.
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The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) welcomes applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Computer Science with a focus on cybersecurity and related areas. Candidates with exceptional research portfolios may also be considered at a higher rank. Specific areas of interest include cybersecurity, cloud/edge computing, and blockchain, though all research areas in Computer Science and engineering will be considered. Appointments are expected to start in January 2023.
The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) at FAU consists of 44 faculty and 5 staff members and has a student body of over 1,000 undergraduate and 350 graduate students. EECS offers baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degrees in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Electrical Engineering. The department also currently offers MS degrees in Artificial Intelligence, Bioengineering, and Information Technology and Management. The department’s current active funding portfolio is over $15.0M, with support from federal funding agencies such as NSF, NIH, DoD, DoE, and DARPA, as well as Industry. For more information about EECS, visit eecs.fau.edu.
The FAU College of Engineering and Computer Science is in the top three fastest progressing engineering colleges in the nation (US News and World Report Rankings 2020-2022) and is internationally recognized for cutting edge research and education in the areas of computer science, artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics, computer engineering, electrical engineering, biomedical engineering and biorobotics, civil, environmental and geomatics engineering, mechanical engineering, and ocean engineering. Research conducted by the faculty and their teams expose students to technology innovations that push the current state-of-the art of the disciplines. The College research efforts are supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Department of Defense (DOD), the Department of Transportation (DOT), the Department of Education (DOEd), the State of Florida, and industry. The College also utilizes additional institutional research resources through fellow appointments of its faculty in four University Institutes of research excellence/pillars, namely, the Institute for Sensing and Embedded Network Systems Engineering (I-SENSE), the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute (HBOI), the Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute (I-BRAIN), and the Institute for Human Health and Disease Intervention (I-HEALTH). The FAU College of Engineering and Computer Science offers degrees with a modern twist that bear specializations in areas of national priority such as AI, cybersecurity, internet-of-things, transportation and supply chain management, and data science. The College has a student body of approximately 3,000 undergraduate and 500 graduate students. For more information about the College, please visit eng.fau.edu.
The FAU College of Engineering and Computer Science is deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and diversity and welcomes applications from women, underrepresented minorities, persons with disabilities, sexual minority groups, and other candidates who will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives.
Florida Atlantic University, established in 1961, officially opened its doors in 1964 as the fifth public university in Florida. Today, the University serves more than 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students across six campuses located along the southeast Florida coast. In recent years, the University has doubled its research expenditures and outpaced its peers in student achievement rates. FAU is designated a Hispanic-serving institution, ranked as a top public university by U.S. News & World Report, and a High Research Activity institution by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. For more information, visit www.fau.edu.
Located in the heart of Palm Beach County, the city of Boca Raton and surrounding areas provide the best of everything - schools, beautiful beaches, pristine surroundings, indoor and outdoor recreation, restaurants, theaters, entertainment, shopping and much more. Boca Raton also offers a diverse array of communities, activities, and residents.
Applicants must have a doctorate degree in Computer Science or related field and are expected to demonstrate a strong research record commensurate to their rank. Successful applicants are expected to develop and sustain an extramurally funded research program and show a strong commitment to excellence in teaching. Applicants should submit a diversity statement that demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and more specifically, a commitment to strengthen the College climate for DEI and promote DEI activities. For more information and to apply, visit www.fau.edu/jobs and go to Apply Now REQ13764. Applicants are required to submit all supporting application materials online in PDF format. Submitted materials should also include a letter of interest that incorporates research and teaching statements, an up-to-date CV, and names of three references.
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Everyone gets lonely at some point in their lives. Loneliness is a very human reaction to feeling isolated or cut off from the ones we care about. Sometimes loneliness can occur after a loss, such as a breakup or a loved one passing away.
But what happens when this feeling of loneliness doesn’t subside?
Currently, 36% of Americans say they often feel extreme loneliness, and 61% of this number are young people. While chronic loneliness isn’t defined by a set period of time, it’s characterized by constant and unrelenting feelings of being isolated or cut off from other people.
This feeling can even be present in someone who spends a lot of time outdoors or at social events. Loneliness doesn’t just come in the form of physical isolation; it can also be mental. Some individuals can be sitting in a crowded room and still feel distant and removed from the people around them. In other words, loneliness is a very subjective experience.
What Is Loneliness?
Loneliness is just as much a bodily function as hunger or pain. While hunger indicates that we need to eat something soon or pain indicates that we need to stop touching that hot pan, loneliness shows us we crave social interaction and validation.
Our bodies evolved to care about our social requirements just as much as our physical ones. In the days when we still hunted for food, our social groups and the ability to fit into those social groups were a great indicator of how likely we were to survive. Despite how intelligent individual humans are, we understood that teamwork and pooling resources would allow us to survive more easily.
Many individuals think the greatest threats to our ancestors were environmental; however, in reality, it was social exclusion, as this meant they were more likely going to die alone in the wilderness.
In order to avoid this, humans became more socially aware of each other’s feelings, and social pain was introduced into the human experience. In short, social pain is the spark that ignites feelings of loneliness and isolation. It’s a signal from our body that we need to find our social group to thrive.
Despite how easily we can survive on our own, the social pain that we have evolved to experience still triggers when we feel as though our group has abandoned us.
The Dangers of Chronic Loneliness
Loneliness is one of the most unhealthy mental health disorders that can drastically affect our minds and our bodies. Continued loneliness will make us age faster, develop more serious diseases easier, weaken our immune systems, and speed up cognitive decline (particularly in people with Alzheimer’s).
Some have also equated chronic loneliness to extreme obesity or smoking a pack of cigarettes a day.
What makes loneliness even worse is our brain’s reaction to the initial trigger. As we’ve evolved to feel social pain when we’re separated from our group, we’ve also learned to become hyperaware of threats if that event occurs. This is due to us needing to survive on our own once we’re separated from the group.
This same survival mechanism activates today, meaning that when we’re lonely, we begin to identify anything as a possible threat, even the kindness of others. We become even more attuned to social cues while becoming worse at interpreting them correctly, making chronic loneliness a self-sustaining loop.
The Most Connected Time in Human History
In present times you can communicate with someone halfway across the world in seconds via the internet. You can play video games with strangers in different time zones, facetime with your parents who live four hours away and even sign up to social networking sites for free and chat with millions of users worldwide.
And yet, loneliness has only increased alongside this technological revolution.
The apps and services that were designed to increase our connectivity and facilitate social interaction on a global scale seem to have only pushed us further into isolation. They’ve become anti-social networks.
Many questions remain about how these apps have led to people feeling isolated despite having 24/7 access to their friends and loved ones. Some theorize that these networks trigger a fear of missing out (FOMO) in younger people due to the sheer volume of content showing others engaging in various lifestyle activities. Others fear that cyberbullying triggers a fight-or-flight response despite victims not being in immediate danger.
Regardless, it is a well-established psychological principle that face-to-face interaction has numerous benefits for our mental and physical health. While social media allows us to interact with one another, those interactions are funnelled through a predetermined style and format, making them hollow. For example, liking a post instead of speaking to a friend in person and telling them proud you are of them for their accomplishment.
What Can You Do?
It’s important to build an awareness of our own bodies and mindset throughout the day. One of the easiest ways to end feelings of isolation and loneliness is to learn how to recognize these feelings early on.
Meditation has been known to help individuals collect and categorize their thoughts at the end of the day. Its also been shown to reduce the effects of various mental health disorders like depression and anxiety. It can also be used to build a clearer picture of ourselves and understand whether we’re beginning to show cravings for social interaction.
You can’t eliminate or ignore negative feelings, but you can identify the cause and work from there. You can also self-examine and determine whether you’re focusing too much on negative interactions or misinterpreting the words of others and adding your own additional meanings on top of their words.
Even examining your own expectations of social interactions will reveal a lot about your current mental state and whether you’re trying to protect yourself from something that may never happen.
As mentioned above, when we feel lonely, we begin to identify threats and overreact to perfectly normal situations. If you are experiencing chronic loneliness, speak to someone. There’s no shame or stigma attached to seeking help and trying to develop an understanding of your own mindset and feelings. Loneliness can be the tip of an iceberg to a much deeper problem from your past. Mental health professionals will be able to guide you and provide a pathway to understanding and managing your feelings and developing healthier connections in the future. | <urn:uuid:89f0963d-8a20-4ba4-9d15-68b78424b043> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://themasterseries.com/loneliness-in-the-21st-century/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571869.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813021048-20220813051048-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.954459 | 1,294 | 3.546875 | 4 |
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Plants cespitose to somewhat matted, green or often glaucous, with woody base. Stems erect to ascending, (3–)5–20(–25) cm, entirely glabrous or glabrous proximally, stipitate-glandular distally. Leaves: basal leaves abundant, persistent; cauline leaves in 1–3 pairs, abruptly reduced distal to lowest pair; basal blades erect, straight or often curved in one direction, filiform, (2–)4–8 cm × 0.5–1 mm, flexuous, herbaceous, apex acute or acuminate to weakly spinose, glabrous, sometimes stipitate-glandular, often glaucous. Inflorescences 1–12(–18)-flowered, open or rarely subcongested cymes. Pedicels (2–)5–20 mm, glabrous or stipitate-glandular. Flowers: sepals often purplish, 1–3-veined, ovate to ovate-lanceolate, 3–4.7 mm, to 5 mm in fruit, margins broad, apex broadly rounded to barely acute, glabrous or stipitate-glandular; petals white, spatulate, 6–10 mm, 1.5–2.5 times as long as sepals, apex broadly rounded; nectaries as depressed transverse cup at base of filaments opposite sepals, 0.3–0.7 × 0.1–0.3 mm. Capsules 5–8 mm, valves at least sparsely stipitate-glandular or glabrous. Seeds brown to black, ellipsoid to ovoid with hilar notch, (1.2–)1.5–2(–2.5) mm, tuberculate; tubercles rounded, elongate.
Alta., B.C., N.W.T., Yukon, Alaska, Idaho, Mont., Nev., Oreg., Wash., Asia (Siberia).
Varieties 2 (2 in the flora).
B. Maguire (1947, 1951) and subsequent workers separated these varieties of Eremogone capillaris by sepal length: (3–)3.5–4.5(–4.8) mm in var. americana and (3.6–)5–6(–6.6) mm in var. capillaris. Material available to us did not exhibit that distinction. | <urn:uuid:990e7928-d478-4469-a2d4-49e1a05d7716> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://floranorthamerica.org/Eremogone_capillaris | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572021.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814083156-20220814113156-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.795693 | 561 | 2.25 | 2 |
Much has changed in the beverage landscape as a result of COVID-19. As craft distilleries grapple with shuttered tasting rooms and falling sales, owners report that reopening and sustaining business in this climate isn’t looking bright.
“We are in a tourist town, and April is one of our best retail sales months,” said Jaime Windon, Lyon Distilling, St. Michael's, Md., in a statement. “We have serious concerns that our local economy will not bounce back, and 2020 retail sales will be a huge loss.”
A survey of 118 distilleries across 35 states and the District of Columbia by the Washington, D.C.-based Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) and the American Distilling Institute (ADI), revealed that 43 percent of distillery employees have been let go or furloughed since COVID-19. Furthermore, two-thirds of respondents do not believe they can sustain businesses for more than six months in the current industry climate.
“This survey provides a snapshot of the very real and devastating impacts of COVID-19 on small distilleries across the country,” said Chris Swonger, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of DISCUS, in a statement. “After putting their blood, sweat and tears into building the distillery of their dreams, these craft distillers are barely hanging on and need immediate economic relief to keep their businesses running. For many towns, keeping the local distillery open is vital to tourism and the economic vitality of the surrounding community.”
The survey also revealed that distilleries reported a 64 percent decline in sales. While this has significantly impacted distilleries, other areas of the supply chain also are affected. For example, 63 percent of respondents reported canceling purchases of agricultural products or other inputs, such as stills, bottles and barrels.
“It's terrifying that such a robust industry could be so deeply threatened in a matter of weeks,” said Pia Carusone of Republic Restoratives, Washington, D.C., in a statement. “I worry that many of us won't survive, and the farmers and small suppliers that depend on us will be hurt as well.”
Assistance in a time of need
The American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) has been working closely with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) for guidance and oversight on these matters. Their own survey of more than 150 craft distillers revealed that 87 percent of craft distillery tasting rooms have closed as a result of COVID-19, while 60 percent of distilleries laid off or furloughed staff. Without government stimulus, 67 percent of distilleries would be forced to close, it reports.
“Our membership — much like our colleagues in hospitality — is grieving, and our community of craft distilleries are facing a potential industry-wide collapse,” said ACSA CEO Margie A.S. Lehrman in a statement.
While more than 700 distilleries have transitioned operations to producing hand sanitizer, industry stakeholders admit they need Congress’s help and support for months to come.
To incite action, stakeholders wrote to Senate and House leadership urging Congress to provide additional economic relief to the thousands of distilleries facing financial hardship because of COVID-19.
The letter requests federal excise tax relief, effective from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, along with enacting of the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act, which would make the current federal excise tax rates permanent and prevent a tax increase at the end of the year.
Although doors remain closed, ACSA reports 70 percent of craft distilleries still are producing spirits or utilizing their facilities for the greater good.
“Even in the face of all of this, we continue to hear of selfless stories of our industry rallying to support their communities at home, many of whom are by pivoting to produce hand sanitizer during the global shortage,”ACSA’s Lehrman said. “Still, our organization is working around the clock to call for immediate federal and state support, and we will not rest until we are able to provide relief.” | <urn:uuid:c020d487-8bf0-4535-a831-d42a231143c0> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/93140-craft-distillers-call-for-action-to-remedy-covid-19-impact | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571190.0/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810131127-20220810161127-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.950807 | 901 | 1.601563 | 2 |
"The time to wrap up water conservation is now. Proactive conservation measures are a prudent step for all of our agencies to prepare for the possibility of ongoing extreme dry conditions. Only through these coordinated and collective actions at the federal, State, and local level will we be able to successfully manage our water supply through 2022 and beyond. The challenges are substantial but [we are] confident that there is no group better to rise to the occasion than this group of California water managers." - Karla A. Nemeth, Director of Department of Water Resources
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Ordinance No. 66
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To read the letter from Department of Water Resources, please click here.
2021 Drought Letter
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Conservation is a key part in helping California adapt to our new climate reality.
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There have been so many new rules and regulations affecting the practice of medicine that it is hard to keep up on how they affect the day to day practice of caring for patients. One of the most important are the new HIPAA privacy and security rules related to protected health information (PHI) and the required public notifications and announcements which must be issues in the event of a breach of this privacy.
Who would think that a doctor who simply emails some patient information from his office computer/email account to his personal email account so that the doctor could do some work from home would be in breach of security and considered in violation of this privacy rule? This is exactly what happened at a Geisinger Health System hospital in Pennsylvania on November 3, 2010, although apparently that email included PHI for 2,928 patients. Due to the size of the “breach”, the hospital found itself in the embarrassing position of being legally required (by HIPAA) to notify by mail, each of the 2,928 patients, as to what transpired.
What actually did happen and what information was “breached? The doctor’s email was not encrypted which means that anyone who could access the email would have been able to read the patient names, procedures, indications and brief notes. There was not even any personal patient financial information in the email. While it was very unlikely that anyone, other than the doctor, ever accessed the email, the mere possibility of this event apparently was sufficient for the hospital legal staff to consider themselves in breach of privacy.
Read the details of the Geisinger press release here: Geisinger informs patients of disclosure of protected health information
So how does this affect Dr Smith, a sole practitioner, or an 8 doctor group practice? According to the new regulations, even a breach of a single patient must be disclosed to the individual whose privacy may have been disclosed. In the event of a breach of 500 or more records during a single event, the medical practice must also notify the Health and Human Services department which is required to post a list of all entities that have had such massive breaches.
See more details about the Breach Notification Rule here: Breach Notification Rule
Could it be that every time a doctor uses Gmail (or similar) to send a some medical information regarding even a single patient, maybe to a specialist, or even to the patient herself, that the doctor has caused a “breach”? While I am not a lawyer and certainly not providing any legal advice, it would seem to me that according to Geisinger, this action would be a breach.
How many doctors have some amount of PHI stored on their laptops? There were 221,000 laptops reported stolen in 23 months during 2008 and 2009 (Stolen Laptops). How many more are lost or never reported. Any unencrypted laptop containing even a single report of patients’ names along with even some minor PHI would almost definitely be considered a breach.
This rule also requires, even a one doctor operation, to have written policies and procedures regarding what the practice would do in the event of a breach, to train employees on these policies and procedures, and to document and apply appropriate sanctions against staff who do not comply with these policies and procedures. Thus, even without an actual breach, there are rules which must be followed and documentation which must be created.
Contact Micro Doctor your local technology experts for ways to prevent leaking PHI to personal unencrypted email accounts and unencrypted laptops.
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The pandemic has driven companies in many sectors to streamline cumbersome payment processes that are siphoning off time and money they can no longer afford to lose.
Many of these processes are decades-old and must follow complex regulatory guidelines, as is the case in the construction industry. Construction companies are facing both time and cash crunches due to dwindling work opportunities and slower payment timelines during the crisis.
Construction companies are waging uphill battles to financial recovery as the damaging effects of the pandemic’s first few months linger. Late or lagging payment processes can expand costs. Approximately half of construction firms polled in one survey noted that they received payments within a 30-day period after sending their invoices, for example, and 15 percent stated it was routine to wait 60 days or more before finally receiving payments.
Solving these issues is essential for businesses looking to move toward financial recovery. The following Deep Dive examines the payment and procurement obstacles facing construction firms during the ongoing pandemic and which digital accounts payable (AP) technologies could be applied to jump those hurdles.
Pandemic-Driven Payment Problems
The global health crisis has exacerbated existing challenges in legacy B2B payments and procurement processes. Many companies are operating on tighter budgets during the economic downturn, meaning they are on the hunt for new partners that have lower costs.
Being successful means these companies will need to strip down their procurement processes to avoid complexities that could prolong finding new vendors, but this is only the first step. Reducing payment frictions is the real test, as is obvious when examining the construction industry. Construction jobs are notoriously complex, involving multiple teams in numerous locations as well as the participation of an array of vendors, third-party contractors and other players needed to finish projects in a timely fashion.
Having a swift procurement process is key, as factors such as job site coordination can bump up costs if mismanaged. For example, 70 percent of construction firms stated in one study that poor site coordination is the top reason they go over budget or over schedule. This makes having quick and easy communication between all parties involved essential, especially when it comes to coordinating payments.
This has always been an area of difficulty for the construction industry. Eighty percent of these firms stated they spend “significant” time attempting to follow up and collect late payments. This is partly because many of these companies are tapping disparate payment systems that are incompatible with each other. Thirty-two percent of U.S. construction firms noted in a study that merging their AP processes was the main barrier to managing their billing and invoicing in a timely manner, for example. The study also noted that it takes an average of 83 days for construction companies to receive their outstanding payments — one of the longest time frames for B2B processes in the country.
Such issues existed prior to the pandemic but have become utterly untenable in its wake. Waiting nearly three months to receive payment for one job puts an unacceptable financial strain on companies in markets trying to recover from the pandemic’s initial economic effects while also competing for shrinking amounts of business. The fact that 45 percent of construction companies still rely on either paper-based or manual AP data processes must be viewed in a critical light.
Automation And AP Transparency
Interest in innovating AP has swelled as the pandemic has further highlighted inefficiencies in the ways many firms are currently tackling these processes. Fifty-five percent of AP professionals agreed in a survey that moving to digital AP solutions would provide value for firms, for example. Automation is receiving greater scrutiny as one technology that could decrease construction firms’ reliance on manual data entry. Use of automation could save construction firms between 5,000 and 8,000 hours of labor per year, another study claimed, as well as granting them further transparency into their AP and overall financial standing.
Integrating such tools still comes with challenges for construction companies, however, as that may also mean moving to new payment systems entirely. Forty-three percent of construction professionals stated that incompatible systems were the biggest barrier to automating their payments, but interest in this technology — and in innovating AP completely — is only growing as the pandemic continues to reveal weaknesses in existing systems.
Integrating new technologies and automating processes is becoming crucial to construction companies that want to thrive in a post-pandemic world. Considering which new tools or solutions could potentially aid in the transparency necessary to conduct B2B payments and other processes at higher speeds will likely be a top priority for construction and similar industries in the near future. | <urn:uuid:b64f4cef-107c-417f-bd27-57bd400ff3b7> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://rapidgainsstocks.com/deep-dive-how-digital-ap-can-help-construction-firms-navigate-payment-procurement-challenges/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570741.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808001418-20220808031418-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.971493 | 922 | 1.851563 | 2 |
A child-filled home -- and its designated play spaces -- can quickly go from cozy to cluttered with the influx of new toys around the holidays. But fostering fun in a home becomes child's play when spaces are organized and tailored to the children inhabiting them.
If there's room in your home, setting up a dedicated space for children is a way to give them a special, safe place to play, all while keeping toys, games and crafts in one spot. But more Americans are desiring a Scandinavian-style design aesthetic in their homes, one in which communal spaces in a house have furnishings that serve many purposes. That means children and their toys aren't necessarily sequestered away, says Kaci Malloy, senior sales leader for children's products at IKEA-U.S. The Swedish-founded company, IKEA, is the largest contemporary home-goods retailer in the world.
"Play is an essential part of life in that it fosters creativity, relieves stress and can bring children and adults together," Malloy says. "A silver lining of the pandemic quarantine is that parents and children have more opportunities to play together."
IKEA and LEGO have embarked on an enjoyable enterprise that incorporates imaginative building play with a storage solution that is anything but juvenile. Called BYGGLEK (boog-lee-eck), meaning "to build and play," the special boxes can be used as toy storage and also display creative LEGO builds, so a child's creations don't have to be taken apart to be put away.
"It's not about hiding children and their creativity away, it's about incorporating play into the home environment," Malloy said. "But having a lot of stuff -- or toys -- doesn't add value for a child. Choose quality over quantity."
To truly nestle into a child-centric home, one must first clear away the clutter of unused toys or playthings. This playful lifestyle embraces an environment that is both simple and functional, uncluttered and cozy.
"To create a place for play is realizing that it doesn't have to be a fancy space to be effective," Malloy said. "As children grow, their creativity will reflect their changing interests."
Play spaces can be as large as a spare room or as cozy as a special corner of the family room. Perfect play spaces combine both fun and function and need not be limited to certain play areas, Malloy says.
"Children want to be part of the home environment, too," she said. "How people play in a home depends on the physical space available and, of course, the children and adults who live there."
As varied as this space can be for each family, Malloy says there can be certain playroom practicalities. A few key pieces help turn any space -- no matter the size -- into a creative oasis for children:
-- Shelf Life. Bookshelves or shelving units can create a place for everything, so everything can be put back in place. Of course, easy access to books will encourage children to be lifelong readers, but shelves can also be a place on which children can display their latest LEGO builds. Costs for building your own bookshelf through IKEA can start at around $30.
-- Storage Stowaways. Baskets, cubbies or storage boxes can keep playthings organized and off the floor. Storage options that are mobile can fit into shelving units and allow children to not only choose their toys, but also encourage them to clean up after themselves.
Grouping similar toys in baskets not only organizes a space, it also gives children the freedom to grab a bin and go. The SLAKT storage box with caster wheels from IKEA starts at $69.
-- Play Table. Having a clean, horizontal space on which children can draw or piece a puzzle together doesn't have to be limited to a kid-sized table. No matter which style of table a child uses -- whether it's a communal dining table or coffee table -- consider a movable tabletop craft caddy for art projects. IKEA's pair of nesting tables starts around $30 and can fit most anywhere throughout a home.
As children grow and their playing preferences change, expect their creative spaces to also evolve. What may start as a haven for toddler toys can grow into a school-aged space with sophisticated building sets or board games.
In a shared space, area rugs can help define the play parameters. A rug also provides a soft place for children to play on the floor, whether they're putting together a puzzle or playing a game.
A chalkboard paint-covered area allows a family the freedom to actually draw on the walls. A space can also be personalized by designating a wall for children to hang or display their own works of art, Malloy says.
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Delhi is a cluster of different linguistic ethnicities — a perfect example of a cosmopolitan city. The capital speaks three major languages – Hindi, Urdu, and Punjabi. They often become a mode of communication, even for those whose first language is neither of them. The involvement with these languages does not remain limited to work-life survival; a linguistic confusion finds its way into their most intimate experiences.
When Izza Ahsan, a 20-year-old student came to Delhi to study English literature, she was already struggling to adjust between two languages – Kannada and Malayalam – when she came to a city of an alien lingua franca: Hindi.
Ahsan usually finds herself thinking in English and would often call herself ‘linguistically handicapped.’ The sense of rootlessness worsened when she had to learn Hindi, a language she had started to hate for political reasons.
“I would feel alienated even among the people I loved the most when they spoke in Hindi”, she tells Patriot, “English was the language of our communication, but it was never a language of our inner worlds. I would always feel like my friends were not being real when they spoke with me”, she adds.
To Sindhuri Aparna, a 26-year-old art historian born into a Telugu family, it always seemed as if a foreign person was speaking Telugu whenever she spoke the language herself.
Aparna was born and raised in Delhi and received her primary education in Hindi and English. An ardent reader, Aparna is more comfortable reading Hindi, English, and Urdu literature than Telugu literature, except for “some short story books like Panchatantra.”
Although she wishes to explore Telugu literature, she is often drawn to other languages – learning Persian and Urdu because she loves the poetry of these languages – and her mother tongue always takes a backseat.
Speaking about her literary knowledge, Aparna says it feels incomplete as she does not know much about Telugu literature. “Honestly, I sometimes feel bad about this”, she confesses. She has mixed feelings about her linguistic identity even as she claims her mother tongue to be Telugu.
But does our mother tongue have to be the ‘language of our inner world’? For Aparna, this is not so. She is more comfortable expressing herself in languages other than Telugu, often facing difficulties in “writing a simple message” in it.
Growing up, she felt alienated in both places: In Delhi, because she was a Teluguite living in Hindi belt; in her hometown in Andhra Pradesh, for not knowing the language of her homeland better enough.
Isha Polson celebrates her multilingualism and calls herself Dilliwali at heart. A Malayali born and brought up in Delhi, she only speaks Malayalam to communicate with her nearest family members but never feels connected to the Malayali culture.
Although she identifies more with north Indian culture, she makes an interesting point about how she visits churches where only Malayalis go on Sundays and during Christmas. “The way I celebrate Christmas will be different from the way a north Indian celebrates because my traditions are different”, she says.
She gives examples of the diaspora in the US to explain her situation in Delhi. “Just like Indian-Americans, I am neither Delhiwala nor Malayali enough for people”, she says.
This initially led to an identity crisis, but now she accepts that she will “always carry two cultures in her heart”, often becoming defensive about the ‘faults’ in her accent.
When asked in what language she thinks in, she remarks “I think in Hindi and English” – but – “There are times when I struggle to find words in Hindi but I find them in Malayalam… and if I am hurt, the language that surprisingly comes out of my mouth is Malayalam. This is also that language I switch to whenever I am having a soul-to-soul talk with my mother.”
She indicates how Hindi words are casually making their way in the interview that is taken in English. “See this”, she laughs.
This might not be the case with Riya Biswas, a Bengali woman from Delhi, who learnt Hindi mostly in school. People around Biswas at home spoke predominantly in Bengali and there were a lot of difficulties adapting to a new language when she had to learn Hindi for her social life.
Sharing her relationship with her first language, she says, “Whenever I am speaking Bengali, I feel the language, which is not the case with Hindi or English that I use to communicate outside.”
She believes that a language carries a culture with it. Whenever someone speaks the same language as her, there are layers of understanding between them. “If a person is speaking Bengali, a lot of cultural identity and the experiences the person holds is similar to mine”, she explains.
Although Biswas lived her entire life in Delhi, there is some sort of disconnection she feels with the place. “I say that I live in Delhi, but I am not completely from Delhi. I carry Bengal with me.” This often leads to an explanation of her identity — a Delhiite from Bengal — whenever someone asks her where she comes from.
Almost every person Patriot interviewed felt some kind of otherness in a Hindi-speaking environment. They often felt judged and under pressure to speak the language ‘properly.’ Then there was casual regionalism that found its way into such episodes.
Maria Khandeker, however, shares that although she was asked to correct her “r” sound in the city, she never felt any sort of alienation. But Maria lived in Delhi only for a year for her education, and the only thing that she had to say about Hindi-speakers in Delhi is that it is a ‘bit on the harsher side.’
“People in Delhi will probably roast you to become friends with you”, she laughs as she explains the attitude of Delhiwalahs. Khandeker comes from Bengal and did her Masters from Jamia Millia Islamia.
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Tobyhanna Army Depot is the largest, full-service electronics maintenance facility in the Department of Defense (DoD). The depot’s mission is total sustainment, including design, manufacture, repair and overhaul of hundreds of electronic systems.
The depot has served our nation for over 54 years, having opened on Feb. 1, 1953, following two years of construction. However, the Army has maintained a nearly continuous presence in Tobyhanna since 1912, when the site was first used as a field artillery training camp. Other uses include as a Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp, artillery training of West Point cadets and as a World War II prisoner-of-war camp and storage point for gliders used in the D-Day landings at Normandy in 1944. | <urn:uuid:bd7fdc50-7a3e-44d7-be86-b2cdc427402d> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://brandypatchemb.com/clients/tobyhannaArmyDepot.html?height=275&width=450 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572192.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815145459-20220815175459-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.944133 | 195 | 1.898438 | 2 |
Member charities of NEWC have collaborated to produce two practical guides; one to help equine owners find ways to cut costs without compromising on care and another on making the difficult decision to rehome a horse, pony or donkey.
Equine charities are continuing to receive large numbers of calls from owners seeking alternative homes for their animals. There are over one million horses, ponies and donkeys in the UK and the charitable sector has limited space available and must prioritise welfare and rescue cases.
“Of course we want to be able to help every horse,” said Nic De Brauwere, Chairman of NEWC. “But with limited funds and resources available we have to prioritise on those in greatest need. By showing how outgoings can be reduced without compromising on the horse’s quality of life we aim to help owners in making the decision to keep their horse and help prevent inadvertent neglect or abandonment. Otherwise, we can help them safely navigate the rehoming route.”
NEWC has produced two detailed guides, both of which can be downloaded below. In situations where owners are considering rehoming their equines because they can no longer afford to keep them the ‘Cut cost not care’ guide suggests where sufficient savings may be made to help them keep their animal without making any compromise on health or welfare.
If care costs are still too great and rehoming remains the only option NEWC’s ‘Rehome responsibly’ guide helps equine owners consider the options whether selling, loaning or retiring. Euthanasia is also discussed in cases where quality of life is diminishing and rehoming solutions are not appropriate.
“We hope the guides will provide support for horse owners who are facing tough decisions this winter, to help to keep more horses and ponies well cared for and secure.” Said Nic.
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Heirloom tomatoes are kind of like the Windsors: Everyone knows they’re prestigious and somehow better than other tomatoes, but very few people know why.
Here’s what you need to know about what makes an heirloom tomato an heirloom tomato:
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What Are Heirloom Tomatoes?
Heirloom tomatoes are grown from seeds that have been passed down from season to season (hence the name).
So how do farmers pick the seeds that will go on to produce generations of heirloom tomatoes? Farmers take seeds from the best of the best tomato plants, then use them to grow more tomatoes. The heirloom tomatoes you buy in the store have a lineage that rivals Westminster’s Best in Show.
Basically, it’s survival of the fittest—but with produce.
Many heirloom varieties predate World War II, and are passed down through generations in a particular area. Often, they’re grown by ancestors of the farmers or gardeners who first grew them.
Decades of selective breeding results in tomatoes that are fairly uniform in flavor, size, juiciness, and color.
This may sound like genetic modification, but it’s not. The tomato’s DNA isn’t manipulated by people at all. Instead, farmers are able to hand-select the seeds that will naturally produce more desirable fruits (because yes, a tomato is definitely a fruit).
Heirloom tomatoes are open-pollinated, which means they are pollinated by insects or wind without human intervention.
The beauty of open pollination is that it results in plants that “breed true,” or remain stable from one season to the next.
Farmers are able to control this process by keeping pollen from other varieties from entering the tomato patch in question. Generally, they can do this by keeping a safe distance between varieties.
Related: The Right Way to Cut Tomatoes, No Matter How You’re Using Them
Hybrid vs. Heirloom
Hybrid and heirloom tomatoes are produced in totally different ways.
Heirloom tomatoes, again, are the result of decades of open-pollination. The heirloom tomatoes that end up on your plate today are identical to their ancestors from years ago.
These are known for being better-tasting than hybrid tomatoes, but they tend to be more prone to diseases and have a shorter shelf life.
Hybrid tomatoes, on the other hand, are the result of cross-pollination, or when one plant pollinates another plant variety. This is done to create a third plant that possesses the best traits from both parents. These are what you’re most likely to find on grocery store shelves.
If you’re still confused, try this metaphor on for size: An heirloom tomato is a purebred golden retriever, while a hybrid tomato is a goldendoodle.
Golden retriever breeders aim to recreate desirable characteristics (friendly personality, agility, obedience) litter after litter. Goldendoodle breeders aim to take the best characteristics from two breeds (friendly personality from the golden retriever, hypoallergenic fur from the poodle, etc.) and create a completely new dog.
Heirloom Tomato Varieties
Heirloom tomatoes are wonderfully quirky, with characteristics that vary from species to species. One type may be large, lumpy, and deep red, while another type may be small, smooth, and yellow.
More than 3,000 varieties are being actively produced. Here are five of our favorites:
- Black Krim: Dark purple, rich, and slightly salty, these come from the Isle of Krim in the Black Sea.
- Azoychka: Yellow, medium-sized, and tart. Azoychka originated in Russia and has a smooth, citrusy taste.
- Amish Paste: A plum tomato with Amish origins. These are similar to Roma tomatoes in looks and taste, but Amish Paste tomatoes are generally sweeter and fresher.
- Brandywine: The reddish-pink Brandywine cultivar is considered by many people to be one of the best-tasting types of tomatoes available.
- Cherokee Purple: Cherokee Purple tomatoes are dense, dark, and extremely juicy.
Related: 10 Common Types of Tomatoes and What to Do With Them
Heirloom Tomato Recipes
Make the most of tomato season by whipping up one of our favorite heirloom tomato recipes:
- Heirloom Tomato Salad With Chicken and Couscous
- Heirloom Tomato Pie
- Heirloom Gazpacho
- Heirloom Tomato Salad With Warm Anchovy Vinaigrette
- Heirloom Tomatoes with Charred Okra, Vidalias, and Malt Mayo
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In a dvm360® interview, Fred Wininger, VMD, MS, DACVIM, shared effective integrative approaches for seizure management.
According to Fred Wininger, VMD, MS, DACVIM, seizures are 10 times more common in dogs than humans, making them a prevalent condition to treat in the veterinary field. At the Fetch dvm360® conference in San Diego, he highlighted integrative methods for treating seizures aside from CBD and traditional anti-seizure medicine.
View the video below for the entire discussion. The following is a partial transcript.
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Topic: Bein Adam L’chavero
Noseh: Lashon Hara
Written By: Leon Covitz, Bnei Akiva of
Goals: Teach about Lashon Hara and give examples how it’s easy to jump to conclusions
Materials: Optical Illusions
Background: Lashon Hara is the relating of TRUE stories which will damage the character of the person or people spoken about. (Any story containing untruths is obviously even worse and is called Motzi Shem Ra – literally “bringing out a bad name”). Lashon Hara contravenes the commandment “You shall not be a talebearer among your people”.
The Chafetz Chaim is of the opinion that here are 31 mitzvot in the Torah which are concerned with Lashon Hara. Shmot 23:1 says “Thou shalt not raise a false report: put not thy hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness.” It is forbidden both to speak and hear Lashon Hara. There is also a story in the Torah that deals with Lashon Hara: Miriam and her Tzara’at.
To do teshuva for Lashon Hara, you must first see what the effects of the Lashon Hara are. It varies depending on whether the listeners believed you, whether the esteem of the person was lessened, etc. If no one was hurt, it is a sin bein adam l’makom, and you do regular teshuva for it. (Ask the kids what they remember from our snif on Teshuva at the beginning of the year.)
If damage was caused, you must beg forgiveness from the injured person before doing regular teshuva. You must tell them what you said.
A cute story about the Chafetz Chaim: In his old age, the Chafetz Chaim had difficulty hearing. Rabbi Meir Shapiro, head of the Lublin Yeshiva, once asked him, “Why don’t you see a doctor? Perhaps something can be done to help you?”
The Chafetz Chaim replied, “with G-d’s help I have been able to refrain from speaking Lashon Hara. But hearing Lashon Hara depends on others. If someone has something important to tell me, he raises his voice and I hear him. But no one will shout Lashon Hara into my ears.”
Have all the chanichim stand on one side of the room. Read them the following scenarios, and depending on how bad they are, tell them to move across the room (the farther away from the wall – the worse it is. They move backwards and forwards depending on each scenario.) You may want to act out each scenario for the chanichim.
1. Mr. Gordon informed a friend, “Mr. Stern is kind to his relatives.” Mr. Gordon says this in a manner which implies that Mr. Stern is unkind to people who are not related to him.
2. Rivka had just praised Brenda for the past 10 minutes. Miriam, who had been listening quietly to all the praises lavished on Brenda, raised an objection: “Nobody is perfect. She must have some faults.” Chaya, who also listened to Rivka, said, “You’re right. She has a tendency to look down on people who don’t meet her standards.”
3. Mr. Cohen’s employer insulted him. When Mr. Cohen comes home, he told his wife.
4. “Mrs. Diamond is a poor housewife and her house is always a mess, and I’d even say that if she were standing right here.”
5. “I won’t mention any names, but it rhymes with ‘bold.’”
These five can be matched to the following statements by the Chafetz Chaim:
A. It is not necessary to explicitly mention someone’s name for a statement to be considered Lashon Hara. If the listener is able to deduce the identity of the person referred to, it is Lashon Hara. (5)
B. It is forbidden to relate Lashon Hara even to your closest relatives; parents, brothers, sisters, etc. (3)
C. It is forbidden to praise someone excessively, even if the listeners do not dislike him. You are likely to add something derogatory at the end of your praise. Excessive praise can encourage the listeners to try and refute you by mentioning the faults of the subject. (2)
D. It is forbidden to relate Lashon Hara even if you feel you would say it in the presence of the person. Even if you have criticized the person to his fact you are still forbidden to repeat this information to others. (4)
E. You are forbidden to praise someone when the praise implies a deficiency in another aspect of a person’s character. (1)
Ask the chanichim once again to rate each offense.
Game 2: Pizza Shop
Send three people out. Then do a sketch (e.g. painting the house) to the first person. Let him/her copy it to the next etc. Ask the last person what the sketch was. (Things get corrupted and misinterpreted if they are repeated.)
Other ideas: Changing a diaper, catching an animal, helping an old lady cross a street, picking fruits from a tree, making a scrambled egg…
A similar game idea is Broken Telephone
Song: If you feel like it will work with your kevutza, you can teach them the song “Mi HaIsh”: áåè úåàøì íéîé áäà íééç õôçä ùéàä éî
äîøî øáãî êéúôùå òøî êðåùì øåöð
åäôãøå íåìù ù÷á áåè äùòå òøî øåñ
Game 3: Who is Dani?
The madrich reads each sentence to the group. The chanichim must then tell what they think Dani is doing. Encourage the kids to make judgements about Dani, what they think he is and if he’s bad or good. The point of this activity is to illustrate to the kids that what they seei sn’t always what’s going on.
1. You see Dani climbing on the roof of a house in your neighborhood, and with tools, opens the second story window and enters the house.
2. You see Dani yelling at an old woman in the street.
3. you see Dani going into the supermarket and coming out with a case full of bottles, without paying.
4. You see Dani running after an animal in the street, later that same day you see Dani burying a cat.
5. You see Dani running in the street and pushing people.
The Real Story:
Dani’s parents just moved in to a new house. They brought all their furniture and belongings to the new house, but since they didn’t have the key yet they left the furniture outside and Dani to watch over it. Suddenly, the phone rings, Dani runs all around looking for a way into the house but when he couldn’t find one, he climbed up on the roof of the house and with his father’s work tools, opened the window and went inside to answer the phone.
That same day, Dani’s family organized a house warming party. Dani’s father asked him to pick up a case of bottles, which had already been paid for, from the supermarket. On the way to the store, Dani met him grandmother and stopped for a few minutes to talk with her. But since she’s more than a little deaf, Dani had to shout in her ear for her to hear him.
After the partyDani went outside to play in his new neighborhood and to look for stray animals. Dani loves to take care of animals. Dani found a cat and took it home. But as soon as Dani got home, the cat suddenly died and Dani, sadly, had to bury the cat. On his way home again, Dani got caught in a crowd of people in the street. Dani heard someone shout that a man was having a heart attack. Dani rushed to help and give CPR but he couldn’t get through the crowd of people so he started shoving and pushing. What a day Dani had!!
Discussion: A related idea is Dan L’kaf Zechut, judging people favorably. We must always try and look for ways to assume people are doing things properly and according to halacha, even if the result is rather far fetched. There is a whole book written on this, “Both Sides of the Story” filled with stories along this line.
Game 3: Optical Illusions: what do you see? It is easy to misinterpret things
Right side up it's a giant bird:
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That's the question recently put forth by Gareth Daine, who quizzed some 25 industry experts and observers on whether the two methodologies clash, or are compatible. ITIL, originally known as Information Technology Infrastructure Library, is a set of best practices which recognize and certify that IT functions are delivered as tangible services to organizations. DevOps seeks to align the output of development shops with the teams charged with putting software into production, thereby assuring continuous releases as businesses need them.
The argument against peaceful co-existence suggests that ITIL, first launched in the late 1980s, may not be current enough for the realities of the 2016 organization, which requires a DevOps culture to be responsive in hyper-competitive markets. Terminology has changed, and, as Daine posits, "there's a lot of planning and documenting involved in the various processes outlined throughout the ITIL framework, with little mention, if any, of iterative or agile/lean thinking and approaches."
However, perusing the various views Daine gathered in his post, the general consensus appears to be yes, while there is a tension between the two approaches, the worst-case scenario is they don't interfere with one another, and many suggest the two need each other in the long run. (I was one of those who contributed thoughts to this question.)
"I absolutely believe that ITIL and DevOps are compatible," said Karen Ferris, director and IT Service Management Expert at Macanta Consulting, reflecting the views of many. "Since day one of conception, ITIL has stated that it needs to be 'adopted and adapted' and in the world of DevOps that is still the case. The language used may be different but the outcomes are the same - delivering value to the business where it is needed."
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Brace Yourself: Business Runs on Facts not Faith
Did I really say that? Absolutely! And if you want to succeed in business, you will become an expert at the facts pertaining to your field of endeavor. Period.
Think of it this way… A locomotive is speeding across the countryside. It is powered by faith (what you believe is possible), but it runs on truth or facts. While it may appear there are two types of facts, (informational and mathematical), in reality there is only one kind of fact when it comes to business. Math – because math is measurable. Don’t look for increase in what you won’t measure.
When it comes to trains, there are two steel tracks. Think of those as left brain and right brain. Hard numbers on the left and circumstantial information (the story) on the right. But every story is ultimately reducible to math. You can talk about the beauty or hue of any color, but in the end, it is a specific, measurable wavelength. Every story has its factual components which tell the real story.
Ever since Adam hid in the garden to avoid being accountable to the facts, mankind has invented every imaginable story to do the same. “The woman gave me the fruit”, “My dog ate my homework”, “He hit me first.” “I didn’t see the speed zone change”, etc. But facts are how we are measured.
“Now, prepare yourself like a man; I will question you and you will answer me.” (Job 38:3)
When God questioned Job, He asked, “Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Who determined its measurements?” If you read the whole chapter, it’s clear that God measures everything. That is also evident in Ezekiel, Revelation, Genesis and let’s not forget the fourth book of the Bible… What’s it called? The book of something…. The book of big ideas? Nope. The book of NUMBERS. That’s a clue folks!
But what about Jesus? Surely He is more interested in being nice. Isn’t He? Does He really care about numbers? Apparently He does as is evidenced in the feeding of the 5000. The Holy Spirit made sure there were numerical records kept of that event which included multiplying 5 loaves and 2 fishes to feed a multitude of 5000 who were told to sit in groups of 50 and in the end they gathered up 12 baskets of bread. Somebody was tracking the numbers!
Consider the parable of the talents. Jesus tells the story of a man who gives three of His servants “talents” of money. He does not specify as to whether they were talents of gold or talents of silver, making it easier for readers to relate to the story based on their outlook. Most Christians think the story is about some menial amount of money, but think again…
In today’s currency, if those talents were silver, the fellow receiving 5 talents would have been given roughly $100,000 to invest while his master was gone. The fellow with two talents would have had about $40,000 and the man with one talent was given about $20,000 to invest. If it were gold, those sums would have been approximately $6.67 million, $2.67 million and $1.33 million respectively, making it easier for big thinkers to relate to it.
But here’s the point…
The narrative continues and tells how they made their money with their seed capital and exactly how much they made. Not only that, but Jesus continues the illustration by showing that the lord of those servants wanted an accounting of their financial dealings. Not the story. Just the facts ma’am.
The first two men gained their profit by trading and both doubled their money. The third man didn’t have any facts he wanted to present. Instead he offered a “story”! But the master doesn’t want a story. He wants results. That’s scary to a lot of folks, but it shouldn’t be. Facts will liberate you if you work with them!
Once you know what matters (the facts), you can focus on what actually brings increase to those numbers and get busy generating results. That will give you a story worth telling! Your faith will have facts of steel to run along and you can pick up quite a head of steam! And in the end, hear your Lord say, “Well done good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things.”
You will not have success without this discipline.
As for me, I intend to run on measurable facts, propelled by faith. Others may listen to your story, but until and unless you begin to consciously and deliberately bring the mathematical facts under scrutiny and adjust based on empirical data, you will struggle like the train going through the field without tracks.
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The US Army has lost interest in counterinsurgency training. Over the past year, the withdrawal from Afghanistan appears to have drawn a line under COIN’s modern incarnation, while escalation in eastern Europe has focused policymakers’ minds on the possibility of major combat operations against a near-peer adversary. As US forces forward deploy across Europe, bureaucrats are leveraging Ukraine to pitch revolutionary training centers, doctrine rewrites, and advanced technology platforms, while commanders across NATO seek to fulfill the technocratic vision of modern multidomain operations. COIN—and irregular warfare more broadly—is out of fashion.
The US military has been here before. In the wake of Vietnam, US military planners purged the Army’s intellectual and organizational COIN capabilities—with tragic ramifications for readiness and expertise as US forces went on to engage in a succession of insurgent-based conflicts in El Salvador, Colombia, Lebanon, and Somalia, to name a few, culminating in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Today, military strategists may be making a similar mistake. Understanding COIN remains of crucial relevance for military planners and practitioners. After all, Western involvement in Ukraine—which primarily involves providing external support to a resistance campaign or insurgency—is as irregular as it can be. The US Army’s multidomain operations concept, meanwhile, highlights the use of irregular warfare, including providing support to insurgents and countering an enemy’s proxies, to undermine and erode adversary capabilities from within. More broadly, as the West’s experience in Ukraine should make clear, near-peer conflict is likely to involve all the forms of military activity that some hope were left behind in the counterinsurgency era. As the anniversary of the Afghanistan withdrawal approaches, it is worth reflecting on how the continued study of that conflict, and of insurgency and counterinsurgency more broadly, remain fundamental to understanding modern warfare.
Fear and Loathing in the Study of Counterinsurgency
Is the Western tradition of COIN a discredited concept? Some would claim so. The convergence of several factors—the antediluvian character of colonial-era writings on counterinsurgency; the post-Afghanistan rejection of nation building and liberal interventionism; the prospect of interstate war with near-peer enemies; and a perceived change in the nature of insurgency itself as a form of political action—seems to support these claims. This skeptical view of COIN’s relevance increasingly manifests itself in professional military education courses from Shrivenham in the United Kingdom to Fort Leavenworth in Kansas, where its prominence as a form of political-military action during the era of decolonization, and in the more recent wars of liberal intervention, appears to be of markedly decreasing interest to mid-career practitioners. Defense of empire and ambitious state-building projects are unlikely objectives of future interventions, the thinking goes, and so lessons learned from such campaigns have little to offer those operating in a vastly changed strategic environment.
Insurgency’s Enduring Centrality
That argument is misguided. From 1945 to 1999, civil wars comprised 127 of 152 conflicts that killed over one thousand people. Significantly longer in duration than interstate conflicts, they produced far greater refugee flows and resulted in five times as many deaths. The predominance of insurgency-based conflict has continued in the twenty-first century. Western practitioners can focus intently on interstate war, but they remain far more likely to fight in, or provide external support to, civil wars. The very existence of an Irregular Warfare Annex to the National Defense Strategy is a tacit acknowledgment that conventional overmatch will drive strife between near-peer adversaries to irregular warfare in third states, where great powers will seek to undermine competitors’ interests and influence while protecting their own. As one analyst put it, the future “battlefield of Sino-U.S. military competition is more likely to be Venezuela or Myanmar than the South China Sea.” Indeed, the British defense secretary recently shared a similar view, observing that British challenges to China might be focused on Africa rather than the Asia-Pacific region.
The point to emphasize is that while concerns over a theoretical high-intensity war with China or Russia are entirely justified, low-intensity conflict still matters. Western military deployments in various parts of Africa and the Middle East in the form of UN commitments and security force assistance programs, and the presence of special operations forces for other missions, are de facto acknowledgements that political instability in these regions remains of strategic importance. In Africa, a range of increasingly destabilizing conditions hold significant implications for European security in particular. Light-footprint counterterrorism strategies have been ineffective against jihadism in northwest and central Africa, contributing to a creep into the littoral states. Circumstances might dictate more robust involvement in the future. Military organizations ignorant of insurgency risk being intellectually unprepared for what they will face. What form would Western-backed Ukrainian efforts take in a Russian-occupied Donbas? What techniques would Russian irregulars and their local proxies adopt in a reintegrated territory? How would Russia or China seek to politically stabilize captured territory? Our partners and adversaries continue to think hard about insurgency and counterinsurgency. So should we.
Universal Lessons of COIN
So how does a study of COIN in Iraq, Algeria, or Vietnam benefit those tasked with addressing a deteriorating security situation in the Horn of Africa or the Levant, or in the aftermath of near-peer friction elsewhere? COIN’s continued relevance lies in the fact that it is at heart an activity that draws military actors into an uncomfortable operating space somewhere between political turmoil and outright war. This inherent ambiguity serves as a useful tool for observing how military organizations function in, and are limited by, complex operational environments. We point to three themes in this respect: politics, in the sense of understanding how one’s actions function within the turmoil of competitive political strife in an alien environment; agency, in the sense of the interests of local actors and the enduring effects of these upon outsiders’ designs; and uncertainty, in the sense of how militaries function when exposed to the often-indeterminate nature of irregular operational environments.
War, as everyone professes to know, is an extension of politics. This is a tidy paradigm, but one that tends to view politics as separate from the battlefield. In COIN, however, military actors engage with politics at ground level, in real time. They often become participants in the day-to-day politics of a given conflict, not only in pursuit of their own ends but also because their presence affects the calculations of the myriad actors and audiences that comprise the fabric of that conflict. This requires more than simple familiarity with polities in a given space. It demands understanding how politics functions in that unique environment. What does power mean in this particular society? Who holds it? How is it acquired and through what channels is it exercised? What purchase might outsiders have on the process, and through what methods? If one is seeking to out-legitimize the adversary, then what exactly does legitimacy mean? How is it gained, sustained, or lost? In a society home to various customary forms of authority, how does one incorporate the roles of disparate authorities into strategic designs? Alternatively, if designs exclude certain actors, how does that society compensate for their absence?
These queries highlight how external interventions in internal conflict place intervening military actors in arcane political environs. External actors struggle to comprehend how local society functions in a practical sense and consequently the effects of their actions within that context. Feudalism crippled US attempts at political reform in South Vietnam. Afghanistan revealed the impossibility of separating coalition actions from tribal and kin networks stretching from the village to the presidential palace. Sectarianism, and indeed factionalism within Iraqi Shiism, remained a crippling force in Iraq’s political struggle. Such complexity also matters in comparatively benign environments. For instance, the phenomenon of ethnic stacking has caused recent security force assistance programs in Cameroon to bolster that government’s ability to oppress minority opposition groups, stoking interethnic tensions and raising prospects for long-term violence. In modern warfare, ground-level politics matters.
Agency, or the ability of actors to exercise free will, matters when external interveners seek to mobilize local groups or elites. This cooperation, vital to maximizing scarce resources and wielding influence indirectly, remains fundamental to irregular warfare. But if such conflicts are inherently fought for both local and interventionist objectives then the external actor’s interests will compete with those of partners fighting for hyperlocalized purposes. Time and again, attempts by outsiders to exercise influence with and through local actors have exposed an inversion of the expected power dynamic whereby the supposedly dominant power finds that its preferences come a distant second to those of local clients. In Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan, local actors and elites—warlords, tribes, ethnic groups, militias, security forces, provincial politicians, or national leaders—proved adept at using Western resources for the pursuit of personal and parochial interests counter to those of their backers.
How might agency manifest itself in near-peer conflict? When parity or deterrence drives great powers away from direct conflict to proxy wars in third states, external actors will be forced to contend with the surrogates’ market of modern intrastate war. This sellers’ market is a place where local forces shop their services to a vast array of available partners, increasingly including expeditionary nonstate actors, and where the Cold War narrative of firm proxy control and manipulation seldom holds. What of interstate conflict? Bertil Dunér’s foundational study of proxy warfare concluded that it “seems as if it is impossible to demonstrate a single example of a state acting as a proxy for some other state.” Despite the tendency to sensationalize Western support to Ukraine as proxy war, Ukraine still prosecutes war at its own behest and for its own objectives. The same will be true of any near-peer conflagration in which a distant belligerent relies on regional partners. From the Baltics to the South China Sea, locals will exercise agency in war and in its resolution, often trampling the best-laid plans of external interveners.
Militaries like certainty, or at least the illusion thereof. Planners want to know who the enemy forces are, where they are, what they have, and what they intend to do with it. The fog of conventional war subverts fulfillment of these preferences. In the irregular warfare setting, however, uncertainty is compounded due to the nature of the problems at hand. The operational environment becomes one where the enemy is often indistinguishable from the populace; where the defining challenges are political rather than military; and where fickle local partners, often perceiving intervening forces as a threat to their own political interests, can become hostile, spoiling elements. Doctrine compounds these ambiguities with further challenges. Can you cope with the upending of neat assumptions on the utility of force, and on the discrete, measurable relationship between your actions and their outcomes? Can you take responsibility for noncore tasks and lines of effort outside of your natural field of expertise? Can you, an expert in the application of violence, now become skilled in the application of all the nonviolent techniques that supposedly comprise successful COIN?
The study of COIN also provides an opportunity to critically examine key presumptions of dominant irregular warfare strategies. Do information operations actually shape public opinion in the ways policymakers believe? Does the injection of money into a fractured society bring desired political benefits? Does the provision of public goods engender popular support in conflict-ridden societies? Is the good governance model, which holds that violence should take a back seat while interventions prioritize protecting the population and shaping loyalties through socioeconomic improvement, supported by evidence? Or does targeted violence and territorial control remain a more reliable determinant of a population’s political loyalties?
Perhaps the true value of studying COIN is the required acceptance that there is no reliable formula for delivering influence and control in a setting of violent political rebellion. If the focus on near-peer conflict carries a subconscious Jominian bent for certainty, counterinsurgency does the opposite, forcing participants to contemplate war’s inherent tendency toward unpredictability, lack of control, and counterintuitive outcomes.
Widening Perspectives, Narrowing Expectations
By extending military activity into the social, economic, and political dimensions of a conflict, COIN doctrine chooses to meet complexity with complexity. History suggests, however, that the true utility of the military contribution to effective COIN lies in far narrower domains, including deterrence, the physical control of territory and the flow of goods and people, and the instrumental exercise of violence against selected parties. The ability of militaries to influence political loyalties through the provision of information, ideas, money, and goods is a far more fragile proposition. Instead of developing ever more ambitious doctrines whose complexity mimics that of irregular operational environments, perhaps Western militaries would benefit from greater introspection on the limits of their influence and control in insurgent-based conflicts.
The Marine Corps experience in Helmand and Kandahar is a useful case study. An organization that had contributed to and employed the nonviolent refinements of population-centric COIN nevertheless prioritized the application of violence against the adversary. This was partly a matter of organizational preference, but it also reflected an instinctive grasp of the fact that the political war against the Taliban had the best chance of succeeding if the insurgent group was denied the time and space to organize and act. The Marines’ observable success from 2009 to 2011 resulted from a fundamental simplification of the problem, one that brought their formations’ primary strengths rather than relative weaknesses to bear. That the success was temporary, or whether the case’s implied prescriptions are correct, is to some extent a distraction. More important, arguably, was the practitioners’ rapid and explicit recognition of the art of the possible.
COIN still matters. But it requires thinking beyond the obvious. The Malaya campaign is less about the hackneyed turn to hearts and minds than about the utility of robust military operations in conjunction with political bargaining directed at powerful local political elites. A study of the Algerian Revolution should focus less on the brutal excesses of the French Army than on the way in which an intellectual clique within that army willfully distorted its understanding of the problem at hand, with predictable results. A study of Iraq should be less about the pros and cons of COIN than the broader complexity of local politics and the sheer difficulty of manipulating local actors in the service of long-term strategic interests. And a study of Afghanistan might be less about hubris than the way in which the inherently reductive mantra of clear-hold-build found itself unable to cope with the dynamics of civil war. Lastly, counterinsurgency offers not only a lens into how flawed assumptions and received wisdoms take root in doctrine, but also how powerful organizational preferences subvert that doctrine to become the dominant shaper of military behaviors. These and other counterinsurgency-derived lessons on local politics, agency, and persistent uncertainty in modern war can benefit leaders on any battlefield.
Dr. Christian Tripodi is a MWI adjunct scholar, the head of graduate studies for the Defence Studies Department at King’s College London’s School of Security Studies, and an instructor at the Joint Services Command and Staff College at the UK Defence Academy, Shrivenham. He is the author of The Unknown Enemy: Counterinsurgency and the Illusion of Control.
Matthew Wiger is an Army Special Forces officer, an instructor in Defense and Strategic Studies at the United States Military Academy, and a doctoral researcher in the School of Security Studies at King’s College London.
The views expressed are those of the authors and do not reflect the official position of the United States Military Academy, Department of the Army, or Department of Defense, or that of any organization the authors are affiliated with, including King’s College London and the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom.
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This karstic lake is about 10km far from Massa Marittima and it’s a beautiful spot, particularly suitable for nice walks along the bank, picnics or refreshing swims during summer. It is about 38mt deep and the river Bruna is its only estuary. The vegetation is characterised by rushes, poplars, eucalyptuses and Mediterranean scrub. Lots of water birds and fishes inhabit the crystal clear water: trouts, pikes and carps.
The lake is interesting also from an archaeological point of view: the excavations during the ‘30s and ‘80s of the XX century brought to light the rests of four Etruscan villages, dating IX-VI centuries b.C. It is possible so see just the foundations but today we know that their presence was linked to copper extraction in Capanne and Serrabottini. These villages probably used to send the minerals to the city of Vetulonia. Among the rests, not only houses have been found but also graves. Most artifacts are today displayed at the Archaeological Museum in Massa Marittima.
Stories say that instead of the lake, once there used to be wheat fields. The farmers back then used to rest and celebrate Sant’Anna, the harvest protector, on the 26th of July. In a particularly prosperous year though, some of them decided to work anyway, without paying tribute to the Saint.
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Cryptocurrencies are digital currencies, usable in different transactions and have volatile market values. However, the whole economic structure follows blockchain technology. This makes the system transparent and secure in nature. In spite of that, the volatile market value and other external factors cause economic disbalance in a country.
Moreover, the system will eventually impact all the citizens and poor economic stability as well. Recently, the Indian finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated, that RBI wants to ban cryptocurrency in India.
It was the predictive approach, as the government had already implemented the “Shadow Ban” in India. The unavailability of a cryptocurrency exchange has already stopped the economic expansion of digital currencies. The government finally declared on official documentation, that RBI wants to ban cryptocurrency in India.
RBI wants Cryptocurrency Ban, Reason behind Indian FM Statement
This overall statement came from the response to the five written questions from Thirumavalavan. Tholkappiyan Thirumavalavan, better known as Thol, is a political leader in south India. Moreover, he is a social activist and scholar as well. He presented five particular questions on crypto exchange and the future in India.
In response, Nirmala Sitharaman the Indian finance minister statement on crypto ban. In this case, it becomes essential to understand the government’s perspective and upcoming consequences.
Every major economic step in a country comes with major and minor consequences. Though an irregular crypto exchange may cause different issues, the digital currency expansion can’t be ignored. Primarily, India will lose the market due to a lack of digital adaptation. This will not only lose economic stability but also will affect international transactions.
Cryptocurrency transactions are already available on different digital platforms and countries. The technology also presents security management and transaction transparency. In that case, the technological advancement will also sacrifice itself, in this decision. Lack of global acceptance may harm the overall value of the Indian economy in the worst-case scenario.
In May, a senior government officer, Ajay Seth, has also shown objection to this decision of RBI. He stated, “whatever we do, even if we go to the extreme form, the countries that have chosen to prohibit, they can’t succeed unless there is a global consensus.’’
Solution or Alternatives?
The questions, related to the crypto wave in India, is under media focus for the last 10 years. The digital currency model and exchange systems are already working in the countries. In this case, the finance minister was also responsible to answer the several ideas and concepts of media agencies.
She has declared, that crypto exchange and currency implementation will require collaboration with other countries. Economic connections or collaborations basically present an agreement that holds the economic policies and transaction category details. Moreover, the system establishes more security and credibility in the structure.
The crypto ban in India may also be replaced by new technology or policies from the government of India. Different financial research has already shown the positive impact and possibilities of the digital currency in the country.
In this case, the government and other authorized bodies are also trying to implement the best policies and regulations on cryptocurrency. But crypto ban in India will surely lead to severe consequences.
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The Oxygen Absorber Packets Method
These can be purchased from most food storage companies. The little packets look like a small tea bag or packet of sweet-n-low or sugar. This relatively new procedure is proving to be one of the better methods of prolonging food storage. Once the multiple pack of the absorber packs is opened, a packet must be placed inside the container within fifteen minutes of being opened and exposed to the air. Obviously air (oxygen) insde a sealed container is less oxygen to be absorbed than the air out in your living room!
These packets absorb free oxygen from the air around them and chemically bind it. They absorb the oxygen from the container and trap it inside the iron powder/shavings, salt and moisture mixture within the packet itself. This is the safest and easiest way to remove as much oxygen as possible from a container.
Removing oxygen from inside the canister helps to prevent insects from hatching or even living inside an area, because it is depleted of oxygen. This also prevents rancidity from occurring too quicly. The atmosphere inside the canister is now mostly nitrogen after the oxygen absorber packet is inside, which is ideal for longer term food storage of dry goods. If the oxygen level is below 2%, the food will stay good for a lot longer than without the absorber packet inside.
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Families in China have been told to stockpile their daily necessities, and now they’re panic buying. The prices of vegetables have sky rocketed due to recent extreme weather, supply chain issues, and a continuing COVID-19 outbreak.
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce is asking for the government to stabilize the prices of goods and also urging families to only stock up on a certain amount so there’s enough for everyone.
There was no solid reasoning behind the comment made on the Chinese Ministry of Commerce’s website, but some thing it’s due to the upcoming holiday season.
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For someone interested in a career within Healthcare to become a physician, physician assistant, or RN the opportunity which being a Medical Scribe is unlike any other experience available. Being a Medical Scribe allows an encompassing exposure to the practice of medicine while working with a physician as they treat patients.
Medical Scribing has become the standard for pre-medical clinical experience, as requested by medical and physician assistant school acceptance committees. The level of demand for professionalism, intelligence and precision in a medical scribe is elite, and only the best of the best will ever become a medical scribe.
A Medical Scribe is essential to the physician’s daily duties. A Medical Scribe relieves the practitioner of documentation and information gathering and insuring meaningful use is achieved. The medical scribe ensures accurate charting, efficient patient visits and quality patient care.
Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
An Electronic Medical Record (EMR) is a digital version of a patient’s paper chart. EMR’s are real-time, patient-centered records that make information available instantly and securely to authorized users. While an EMR does contain the medical and treatment histories of patients, an EMR system is built to go beyond standard clinical data collected in a provider’s office.
EMRs contain a patient’s medical history, diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, immunization dates, allergies, radiology images, and laboratory and test results.
EMRs allow access to lab and radiology reports that providers can use to make decisions about a patient’s care.
The set of standards defined by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Incentive Programs that governs the use of electronic medical records and allows providers and hospitals to earn incentive payments by meeting specific criteria.
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With electronic medical records, providers have the information they need to provide the best possible care. Providers will know more about their patients and their health history before they walk into the examination room.
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Are you looking to grow an attractive, easy-to-grow perennial flower? Then, growing Cupid’s Dart flowers is the perfect answer. These blue daisies look great in a flowerbed and offer a striking contrast to other flowers in the bed.
Once established, perennial Cupid’s Dart plants will grow for years with little attention. They are drought-tolerant and don’t mind a little crowding. You can grow them in your flower garden. Or, plant them in flowerpots to grow on your patio or deck. They will look beautiful wherever your plant them
Cupid’s Dart is good in dried flower arrangements, too.
Flowers Bloom: Summer to Fall
Flower Colors: The petals are a light purplish blue with dark blue centers.
Plant Height: 18″ – 24″
Perennial, Catanache Caerulea
Cupid’s Dart is started from seed. They can be directly seeded into your flower garden or started indoors for transplanting later. If started early, they can bloom the first year.
For an early start, Plant them indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost in your area.
Cover Cupid’s Dart seeds lightly with soil, about 1/8″. Space seeds 3″-4″ apart. Thin seedlings to 12″ apart.
Days to Germination: 21 – 25 days.
This is a very easy-to-grow plant.
The plants prefer full sun, and rich, well-drained soil. They are drought-tolerant plants.
Water them during extended dry periods, once or twice per week.
Add a general-purpose fertilizer once a month.
Cupid’s Dart plants produce blue flowers on thin, wiry stems. Leaves are thin and grayish-green in color.
After flowers have died, pinch off the dead flower heads to promote new blooms. Also, deadheading helps to keep a neat and tidy appearance. Of course, if you are going to save seeds for next year, keep a few spent flowers on the plant until the dead bloom has completely dried.
How to Dry Cupid’s Dart: Cut stems when the flowers just begin to show color, and before they are open. Tie the stems in bunches and hang them in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area.
Ideal Soil pH: 5.8 – 6.8.
Plant Problems – Identify the causes and find the cures.
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Live Tales 2021/2022 - FREE Workshops for Key Stage 2 Classes In Person or Online
Live Tales is back, in-person, at Live Theatre for the 21/22 academic year!
We are pleased to offer our original Live Tales Story Writing Workshop for schools who want to visit us in person whilst also continuing to offer Live Tales Play Makers online for Key Stage 2 classes.
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Live Tales Story Writing Workshop (2hrs) gives your pupils the chance to create an original story with brand new characters that are illustrated live as the children create them. Every child leaves with their illustrated story to inspire them to carry on writing at school or at home.
Workshops take place at our studios in Newcastle, just behind Live Theatre or in Sunderland at The Fire Station, High Street West, SR1 3HA.
Live Tales Play Makers (1.5hrs) introduces the class to story and script writing in a playful online workshop, using games to look at characters, storytelling and dialogue.
Both workshops are ideal for classes and teachers looking for a new creative experience and can help your class through:
· Working as a team to tell stories.
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· Developing English speaking and listening.
We are offering five slots a week until the end of term, at the following times:
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It is no doubt that mental illness is a saddening disorder that affects not only the individual suffering from it but their family and friends as well. If you or a loved one is suffering from a mental illness, it is most likely that you will do anything you can to help them overcome this phase. The best way to do this is by being there for them and knowing the warning signs to look out for. In addition, it could possibly help by planning an intervention for mental health issues.
The intervention for mental illness can be a great way for you and other people who care about the individual to express your concern and offer help to them. Overall, the intention of interventions is together in a formal setting with all the loved ones and help from a professional interventionist. This way the individual struggling with mental illness can see how much support they have, and feel encouraged to seek some form of treatment.
Intervention for Mental Illness
Mental Health conditions a lot of times are co-occurring with substance abuse and alcoholism. We often see cases with drug addiction occurring with other behavioral health problems, causing a complicated and multifaceted situation both for the family and the person that is struggling.
A lot of people might be unaware that the root cause of their substance abuse problem actually comes from some form of mental illness. Untreated depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia can be the most common mental diseases that people try to escape through drugs or alcohol. Whether they are aware of it or not, underlying negative effects of such mental illness can increase or become worse through the abuse of drug and alcohol. In this case, it is especially important for the individual to receive an intervention.
In many cases, professional treatment is required, such as a residential treatment facility to get the help for your loved one that they need. Our mental health and addiction hotline are available 24/7 to help answer any questions you may have.
What is an intervention?
An intervention, whether for addiction or for mental illness, is a carefully planned strategic process that can be conducted by friends and family and directed by an interventionist. The point of an intervention is to “intervene” with the person of concern and their life-debilitating struggles. The family and friends of the individual gather to meet and express their care and offer hope for recovery.
How to Plan a Mental Illness Intervention
Making a plan is the first step where family and friends plan who will be included in their group. Find a professional interventionist who assists in organizing an effective intervention. Structure how the meeting will begin, who will talk first, how the encouragement to seek help will be presented, and how the meeting will end. Prepare for emotional outbreaks and possible arguments if the individual is prone to do so. Plan on where to meet, what time to meet, and how long the meeting will last.
Gather all the necessary information and do your research.
Find out the extent of your loved one’s mental illness. Research all about their specific conditions, symptoms, and possible treatment options. Members of the intervention for mental illness may also initiate arrangements to enroll your loved one into a treatment program as well.
Form your team.
The group should consist of those closest to your loved one and those that have a meaningful relationship with him or her. Family, friends, relatives, and children (if the children are of an appropriate age). This is also the time where you decide on the time and location of the intervention.
- Decide on consequences for specific scenarios. In other words, what this means is that if your loved one refuses to accept treatment or continuously denies the fact that he or she has a problem, each individual participating in the intervention should already have a plan on what action they will take.
- Each family member or friend included in the intervention for mental illness should make notes on what to say. Be sure to include specific events where their illness led to problems, emotional distress or even financial issues.
- Discuss how their illness affects the lives of those around him or her while expressing your state of concern.
- Without revealing the fact that you are staging an intervention for mental illness, ask your loved one to meet up at that specific location or take him or her.
- After a successful professional intervention, it is critical to follow up with your loved one struggling with mental illness. This includes simple things such as adjusting their environment, keep up with therapy, finding a recreational hobby among other things.
Interventions are highly charged situations and have the potential to cause anger, a sense of betrayal to your sick loved one or even resentment
Staging a Successful Intervention for Mental Illness
Consult an intervention professional before taking it upon yourself to stage an intervention.
The professional will help you in organizing an effective intervention. Take into consideration your loved one’s specific disorder. Interventionists will suggest the best approach to the situation as well as guide you into the right treatment options.
Who Exactly Should Be Included in an Intervention?
A typical intervention should consist of persons important to the patient. This includes persons that the mentally challenged person loves, depends on, respects or has a relationship with.
Do not include persons who:
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- Also has mental health issues or an addiction problem
- May not be able to limit what he or she says or filter their phrases
- Might sabotage the intervention
Ensuring That Your Intervention Has a Positive Outcome
- Be sure to take careful and adequate amounts of time in planning the intervention. Do not hold an intervention on the spur of the moment.
- Stay on track. The professional interventionist will ensure that things go as planned. Make sure each person gets equal amounts of time to speak to their loved one.
- Share information and rehearse. Each intervention participant should be on the same page, no surprises. This can lead to chaos and unwanted tension. This is also the perfect time to decide who speaks first and seating arrangements if necessary.
- Be prepared and avoid confrontation as much as possible. What this means is that for every negative reaction that your loved one may pose, you should remain calm and offer support. This makes them become more trusting and not feel ganged upon. Be sure to have respect, show concern, show your loved one that regardless of their illness, you are there for them and will do anything in your power to help them get better.
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communication is essential to get the most benefit from your doctor visit, yet
so often the lines of communication break down or are never adequately
Here are some reasons for
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- Lack of face time with the doctor.
- Feelings of intimidation on the patient's part.
- Lack of comfort with the subject matter.
Communication is a very
important part of getting the best possible treatment. What can you as the
patient do to improve this process?
Communication Is a Two-Way
You might be surprised to
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communicate well with patients. A doctor's training concentrates on the skills
of diagnosis and treatment, often objectifying the patient as a set of symptoms
to be treated. Bedside manner is something learned by doing and some may never
become adept at this skill. As the patient, however, there are some things you
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Be Prepared for the Visit
Doctors today are often
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what it is that concerns you the most at the outset of the visit.
- Prior to your visit, review your answers to the following likely
topics: your symptoms, your medical history, what you feel may be causing your
symptoms (for example, a stressful event that has recently occurred), your
current and past medications and treatments.
- Make a list of any questions or issues that you have carried
over from your last visit.
you don't feel you will remember everything, write it down. This will help you
stay focused and get everything accomplished that you desire.
Read everything you can
get your hands on about your illness and its treatments. Ask questions. There
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or condition into your favorite search engine and read away. Keep a pad and pen
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articles and resources for future reference.
Your Needs Matter
Suffering from unbearable
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This Is Just Too
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something, however, try these tips:
you don't feel comfortable talking aloud about the problem, write it down. How
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put off talking about it. Bring it up at the beginning of the session and get
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But They Just Won't
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At this point, it's very
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Input being taken on Niles natural gas plant
Public hearing set for Dec. 14
NILES — The public will get the chance to give its input on Indeck Energy Services’ plans to build a new natural gas power plant on the north side of Niles.
A public hearing on the company’s request for an air- emissions permit from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality will be Wednesday, Dec. 14 in Niles, DEQ environmental engineer Catherine Asselin said.
The meeting will be held at the Northside Child Development Center, 2020 N. 5th St. DEQ staff will be available at 6 p.m. that evening to answer questions with the public hearing set for 7 p.m.
A public comment period on Indeck’s permit request concludes this Wednesday. People interested can comment online on Indeck Niles Permit No. 75-16 at www.deq.state.mi.us/aps/cwerp.shtml.
DEQ staff will make a final decision on the company’s request after resolving any issues raised during the public comment period and during the Dec. 14 hearing.
Asselin said the sole purpose of the public hearing is to take formal testimony on the record. Staff will be available to answer questions outside of the hearing room, but questions will not be answered during the hearing.
People can also find more detailed information about the company’s plans and the air emissions the plant will produce when it is in operation at the DEQ website. The DEQ’s Air Quality Division has made a preliminary determination that the project will not violate state or federal air quality standards.
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What Are the Solfeggio Frequencies?
Solfeggio frequencies are believed to be original frequencies sang by the Gregorian Monks in chants and meditations. Today we theorize that these sounds carry special links to the creator, assist in an overall healing of the body and calm the emotions to usher in peace. On the pages of Life Energy Designs, we read, “The Solfeggio frequencies contain the six pure tonal notes that were once used to make up the ancient musical scale, until, it has been presumed, they were altered by the Catholic Church.”
These frequencies have been studied in depth and used by many composers whose goals were to create music and sound for the sole purpose of healing, harmonizing and connecting to higher powers—and ultimately the creator. Different energy-based biofeedback systems also utilize these sound frequencies because the evidence is convincing that Hz frequencies change our vibrations and state of health.
There is a wonderful group who composes distributes healing music. This organization is called The Power Thoughts Meditation Club, and it summarizes the benefits of these six healing Hz frequency notes as follows: 396 Hz which liberates guilt and fear, 417 Hz which unravels situations to facilitate change, 528 Hz which yields transformation and miracles (DNA repair), 639 Hz which offers connection to relationships, 741 Hz which creates expression and reveals solutions, and 852 Hz which Returns to spiritual order.
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I have been obsessed with the ancient Graeco-Roman world for over forty years. I studied Greek and Latin at U.C. Berkeley and later at Cambridge and London. I have been writing historical fiction set in the Classical world for nearly twenty years. But the more I learn about the ancients, the less I feel I understand them.
A free exhibition called Roman Dead currently on at the Museum of London Docklands presents a dozen ancient skeletons of Roman Londoners, as well as ashes of the cremated. There are tombstones, urns and grave-goods (personal objects buried with the dead). It may sound gruesome, but it’s utterly fascinating. The contents of graves from Roman London show us how much we still have to learn about the ancient Romans.
Here are five mysterious aspects of the exhibition that intrigue me.
1. Why such a big sarcophagus?
This is the star piece of the exhibition. Found a year ago (in June 2017) at a site on Harper Road in Southwark, this massive box (and lid) is made of limestone imported from Lincolnshire and weighs two and a half tons. Why put a body inside such a heavy stone box? To stop her spirit from haunting the living? To keep robbers from taking her jewellery? Or to stop grave robbers from doing something even worse? As dozens of surviving curse tablets show, many Romans believed in magic. In a recent blog post, Roman magic expert Adam Parker notes that witches used parts of dead bodies for their spells. So maybe this was a way of keeping the witches or sorcerers out of her grave, i.e. of protecting the dead from the living rather than vice versa. Is that what’s going on here? Is this massive sarcophagus designed to protect the body from misuse or robbery? If so, it didn’t work. The heavy lid had been pushed aside and part of her arm is missing. A tiny scrap of gold hints that she was in fact robbed of jewellery. Creepily, the partial skeleton of a baby was found with her skeleton. Was it originally buried with the woman? Or did it fall into the sarcophagus when it was robbed?
2. Why is her skull on her pelvis?
From a grave at Hooper Street near Tower Hamlets, we have the complete skeleton of a woman aged between 36-45. She was buried in a wooden coffin on a bed of chalk powder. Some time after she was buried, when she had started to decompose, someone dug her up again, removed the top of her skull and it placed above her pelvis. Then the coffin was reburied and rocks were piled on top. Among the rocks was a copper-alloy key. Was the key part of the reburial? Or accidentally dropped? Why was she buried on a bed of chalk? But most importantly, why was the top part of her skull placed over her pelvis?! Maybe the newly positioned skull, rocks and key (along with a ceremony we can’t guess at) were designed to stop the woman’s spirit from haunting those still above earth. Romans thought the womb was the seat of uncanny power.
|Listen to a commentary on this and other objects HERE|
Also found at the Hooper Street excavations was a young woman in a coffin with jet jewellery. Whitby Jet is not a precious stone but rather ancient fossilised wood from the Jurassic era. When you rub it against wool it produces a static charge that can move hair and other small particles without touching theme. Romans didn’t know about static and believed jet to be a magical substance that could keep away evil. Romans also believed that you could do harm to someone just by looking at them a certain way, hence amulets with staring faces like that of Medusa to ‘reflect back the evil eye’. So a jet medallion of Medusa’s face will be doubly protective. So far so good. But why was this jet medallion hidden under a small ceramic flagon? What is going on here? In addition, her other items of jet jewellery were not on her but near her. Is this magic?
|Listen to a commentary about the lion HERE|
In 1876, Victorian workmen found the remains of a semi-circular tower in the Roman Wall at Bishopsgate, near where the Gherkin stands today. These bastions were built in the 4th century using material from earlier Roman structures. Among the rubble used to build the tower was a stone lion devouring a stag. The stone is imported limestone from the South Cotswolds (London has no local stone) and was carved in the round, so perhaps stood atop a mausoleum. Why a lion? The museum label says the lion stands for the power of death, but I’m not buying it. Why pay a fortune for an expensive carved sculpture made of imported stone just to state the obvious? Could the lion be a warning to people or spirits who might want to do harm to the grave? If the lion is on MY grave, then it’s MY lion. That would be worth paying for. This lion devouring his prey reminds me of the ivory leopard handle of another Roman girl’s folding knife. This is MY knife and therefore MY leopard. Watch out!
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From Great Dover Street, Southwark comes a pinecone made of imported French limestone (shown in the picture above along with the lion). Similar pieces have been found on military sites from the North of England. Ever since I first noticed pinecones for sale in Sicily, I have wondered what they signified in the Graeco-Roman world. Actual pine cones and kernels were found on the site of London’s Mithraeum and also at Londinium’s amphitheatre, as well as at a cremation burial. It is thought that pinecones were burned as incense, perhaps to attract good deities and/or repel evil spirits. At the Roman Dead exhibition, the label suggests they were associated with the god Attis, who represented rebirth and resurrection. Was the pinecone the pagan equivalent of the Christian cross?
All these mysterious objects remind us that although the Romans were like us in many ways, in others they were very different.
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Washington, 11 June 1998 (RFE/RL) -- The White House and the U.S. Congress appear headed for a partisan clash over the issue of Russia's alleged support for Iran's high-technology weapons program.
Both the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives are controlled by the Republican Party. Both chambers are determined to punish Russia for allegedly helping Iran build ballistic missiles.
President Bill Clinton, the leader of the Democratic Party, is just as determined to keep Congress from forcing him to impose economic penalties on Moscow.
The confrontation was set in motion late Tuesday when the House voted 392-22 for legislation that calls for unilateral sanctions on any private company or government that provides missile technology to Iran. The sanctions include a freeze on U.S. economic aid. The Senate passed the sanctions bill in May by a 90-4 vote.
The measure now goes to President Clinton for his signature. However, Clinton has promised to veto the legislation, charging that it could harm U.S. relations with Russia.
White House spokesman Michael McCurry said Wednesday that, "there is no doubt," that Clinton will veto the measure.
Said McCurry of the legislation:
"First and foremost the reason is, it comes at a time when we have worked in a very cooperative and successful fashion with the Russian Federation to address many of our concerns with respect to technology transfers and proliferation, especially as they relate to Iran."
The chief sponsor of the legislation is Congressman Benjamin Gilman, (R-New York) the chairman of the House International Relations Committee. Gilman says the Russian government "has nothing to fear if it acts in good faith." He says that Russia should fear sanctions only if it "does not enforce its declared policy," of not transferring technology that could be used for weapons.
The U.S. Constitution requires the president to act on all legislation passed by the Congress. The president must either approve with a signature or veto -- kill -- a measure by sending it back to the legislative chamber where the bill originated. If Congress is in session, the president has ten days to act or the bill becomes law with or without his signature.
Since the White House has made clear that Clinton will veto the bill and send it back to the House, where it originated, the next move will be up to the Congress.
The Congress has the constitutional authority to override a presidential veto. However, for that to happen, the same legislation must pass both the House and Senate by a two-thirds majority in each chamber. Judging by the votes already cast, the House and Senate appear to have enough strength to override the president and force him to make the bill a law.
The veto, however, has been described as one of the most potent legislative weapons in a president's arsenal. Historically, most of the presidents who faced veto overrides were able to muster enough support to win out.
The Republican majority over the Democrats is 228 to 203 in the House and 55 to 45 in the Senate. While the House vote for the sanctions law was overwhelming, there is no guarantee the Republicans can secure 290 votes the next time.
The White House has a powerful lobbying apparatus and Clinton can be expected to use all of his persuasive powers to convince his fellow party members to support him. Clinton only needs 146 votes to win. A Clinton ally, House Minority Leader Richard Gephardt (D-Missouri) says passage of the sanctions bill would be an admission of failure on the diplomatic front. Sanctions, he says, are premature.
If the Republicans do not score a two-thirds majority in the House, the bill dies without going to the Senate. If it succeeds in the House, it must also pass the 100-member Senate by two-thirds. If Congress fails to take action before December 31, the end of the current session, the bill would die and would have to be re-introduced in 1999.
After Tuesday's House vote, the White House said that, "current law provides an adequate basis for the United States to impose sanctions on foreign entities that further Iranian ballistic missile capabilities."
Under the 1996 Iran and Libya Sanctions Act, the president can impose sanctions on foreign companies that invest $20 million or more a year in Iran's oil and gas sectors. Last May, Clinton decided not to invoke the 1996 law and impose sanctions on Russian, French and Malaysian investors in an Iranian natural gas field.
That decision, combined with persistent reports of Russian aid to Iran's weapons program, angered many congressional leaders who then crafted stronger legislation. The White House, however, said the legislation approved Tuesday is "too broad and vague and would be counterproductive to convincing foreign governments to control missile-related trade with Iran."
The measure would require the administration to apply economic sanctions to companies when there is "credible information" they are trading arms technology to Iran. The measure is aimed at state-owned Russian companies because a number of members of Congress have said publicly that they believe Russia has been the principal source of sensitive technology to Iran.
The legislation, however, would apply to any foreign government or business that supplies ballistic-missile technology to Iran.
It would give the president 30 days to send to Congress a list of violators. Sanctions, including denial of arms export licenses and American aid for two years, would be automatic, although the president would have the authority to waive sanctions in the interest of national security.
The U.S. broke diplomatic relations with Iran in 1979 and the U.S. regards Iran as a supporter of international terrorism.
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On the Water
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You are in a fishing boat with your friends on the Lake of Galilee. It is dark. The boat bobs gently on the water. You have been fishing all night and are tired.
You feel a slight shudder beneath you as the wind begins to pick up, and the surface of the water begins to churn, then roil. When the boat starts rocking from side to side, you hold on tight to the gunwale. There is movement all around you as your friends tend to the sails, shout instructions, and cling to the boat. You look up to the horizon. In the distance, you see a storm cloud bearing down upon you as waves start splashing over the side of the boat. The darkness engulfs you as you keep watch….
Suddenly, someone cries, “It's a ghost,” You strain your eyes and see, way off in the distance, what appears to be a human figure… walking toward you over the surface of the water. You look at one of your friends, then at another. “Do you see it?”
“Take courage!” a voice says. “It is I. Do not be afraid.”
That voice! You recognize that voice. You can see him standing there, on the water, Jesus, his robe flapping in the wind, a look of peaceful calm on his face.
You summon your courage. “Lord,” you call into the darkness, “if it's you, tell me to come to you on the water.”
“Come,” he says to you.
You hesitate, then swing one leg over the gunwale and let it dangle there. Pause and let your eyes lead you. Can you see the whitecaps? Can you feel them grabbing at your feet? Can you still see Jesus? Now swing your other leg over the gunwale. As you sit on the edge of the boat, inches from the water, take a deep breath… and then…push off.
What do you feel?
Where is Jesus?
Come, he says
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Homesteading is rewarding and exciting; there are many elements of homesteading that reinforce the independence of the endeavor. However, a few things are absolute necessities. One of those is heating your home. If you live somewhere with even mild winters, you need to keep the cold at bay. Homesteaders do this in several different ways but the most common and most sustainable is a wood fire in a wood-burning stove. If you can find firewood for free, you’ll be reducing your carbon footprint as well as the impact on your wallet. Here are a few common sources of free firewood.
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1. Landscaping and Storm Recovery
If you’re a homesteader and you can afford it, you should invest in a pickup truck and a good firewood chainsaw. Opportunities for firewood will present themselves when you least expect them. If you toss that chainsaw in the truck, you’ll be able to take advantage of the opportunities whenever you find them. For example, landscapers often charge extra for hauling away tree branches and trunks after they’ve been felled. Many homeowners choose not to pay this haul-away fee. That means they end up with a pile of branches, or even an entire tree, sitting on the edge of their lawn.
Many of those homeowners will be very appreciative you cut up their felled trees and haul them away. Make sure you knock on the door and ask them before you start snatching their trees. Tell them why you want the wood. Many will let you take as much as you would like. That’s the kind of opportunity that pops up when you don’t expect it. You can also make your own opportunities.
If you live in an area that has strong storms, you know that they often knock down trees. Many homeowners lack the tools to remove the trees from their houses or from their yards. These homeowners rely on their neighbors or on professional landscapers. If you have had a storm in your area, you can load your gloves and your chainsaw into your truck and drive to where the storm hit. Knock on some doors if you see branches or trees down in somebody’s yard. Offer to remove their trees for them. You might find that you can quickly fill the bed of your truck with wood; you’ll also be helping out your neighbors.
A cord of wood is considered to be 8’x4’x4’ of wood split and stacked. A common pickup truck bed is about 6’x6’x2’. So, a pickup truck will generally hold about ⅓ of a cord of wood. An extended bed truck or a flatbed truck might hold even more than that. When you cut a tree off someone’s house, you likely won’t split it and stack it neatly in the bed of your truck, but you should be able to get close to ⅓ of a cord.
2. Construction Sites
Construction sites deal with hundreds of board feet of wood for every job; even small jobs such as building a shed or a garage involve a large amount of wood. They typically buy the wood in bulk and then cut it down to the needed sizes. That means they often end up with odds and ends they don’t need. Furthermore, buying in bulk for a construction site is different than buying lumber at a hardware store. The construction company often gets a wholesale supply of wood, which means that some of it will be cracked, blemished, or otherwise damaged.
That’s why most construction sites have what is called a “burn pile.” It’s a pile of discarded wood that won’t be used on the project. The site foreman might have the wood burned once the job is done, or it might just be thrown away. Either way, the burn pile is usually discarded. You should stop at a construction site and ask to speak to the site manager. Ask them if you can have the wood from the burn pile. The foreman might tell you that you can but you should come back once the job is over. Give the foreman your phone number so you’ll get a call when the wood is ready.
You should also ask about the type of wood used and any chemicals used on it. Wood that is treated for outdoor use could be toxic when burned. If they are using a softwood lumber such as pine, you can still use it in your stove but it will burn much faster and produce more smoke. That’s something to be aware of.
3. Your State or Local Government
Your state or local government might decide to cut down a large number of trees for any variety of reasons. In some cases, they’ll clear land that is in the way of building a new road or development. They might clear land if it has become a fire hazard. Also, in areas that have tree-borne pests or illnesses, they might cut down trees that have become infected to try to contain the contagion.
It’s often not worth the government’s time and money to remove the trees; therefore, they’ll stack them beside the road. If you want them, make sure that they are available for anyone to take. You can likely get several trees’ worth from the government. You should keep an eye on your local newspaper and on your government’s website to see if they are announcing any tree clearing.
4. Wood Pallets
Pallets are the gold standard for DIY and homesteading projects online. While they’re oftentimes less useful than internet homesteaders might claim, they do make great firewood. They’re especially great for outdoor fires. If you have a table saw or a chainsaw, you can break them down into useable chunks. There are two major caveats, though. First, many pallets are made out of softwood such as pine or cheap hardwoods such as poplar. They can still be used for a fire, but you should be aware they’ll burn faster. Secondly, pallets have several nails in them. You’ll need to either remove the nails or sweep them out of your stove once the ashes cool down. You can often find pallets stacked beside a dumpster or leaning against a back wall of a store.
If the pallets are in a dumpster, they’re fair game. If they’re leaning against a store, make sure to ask before you take them away. You can find great hardwood pallets anywhere that imports heavy items from Europe or Asia. That means you’ll likely find hardwood pallets at lawnmower importers, motorcycle importers, heavy machinery importers, mechanics shops, and hardware stores. Smaller stores are likely better than big box stores because big stores often have pallet recycling agreements.
5. Craigslist or Nextdoor
You can often find free firewood if you go online. Craigslist, Nextdoor, and any source that allows you to post classifieds by location will likely be a place to find firewood. Look for firewood, pallets, lumber, and wooden spools.
Don’t be afraid to ask around for firewood. For those who have lumber they want to get rid of, it’s a real nuisance. They’ll likely be more than happy to let you take it. In fact, they might even think you’re the one doing them a favor.
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What's the largest Gargoyle clan in the world by the early 21st century (present day)?
Since you say you've always planned on including Dracula in the future, does that mean vampires exist in the "Gargoyles" universe?
Also, what is your opinion on there being gargoyles in the Carpathian mountains? Seems like that's a place they could roost and live safely.
1. In some shape or form, yes.
2. There are none there as of 1997. But as for the past or "future"... no spoilers.
A few things I've been wondering
1)Is Matt considered part of the Manhattan Clan or just a friend?
2)We know Broadway loves old detective movies but what film genres do you think the other members of the clan enjoy most?
3)Do any of the other Gargoyle clans enjoy aspects of human culture like music, books, comics, film or television?
1. An ally.
2. Brooklyn likes swashbucklers. Lex likes SciFi. Hudson likes Celebrity Hockey. Bronx likes anything that's muted.
Hi Mister Greg. In the universe of Gargoyles there is or there was a clan of gargoyles in Spain?
Ever? Yes, probably. But not in the modern era.
In the time long ago when there were gargoyle clans all over the world, how common was mating between members of different clans? Did gargoyles nearly always choose a mate from their own clan or was inter-clan mating fairly common when multiple clans existed in a general area?
I don't know about "fairly common", but it was not rare. Though of course, geography plays a role here. You aren't going to see Mayan gargoyles mating with Loch Ness gargoyles in the first century.
When you were creating the other clans how did you decide which locations would have still have Gargoyle Clans over the others?
Some of it was about logic (like the clan on New Olympus). Some about story ideas we had (like M.I.A.). Some about a desire for geographic distribution (like the Mayan clan in Guatemala). Sometimes it just felt right, like the notion that there would eventually be a clan in Paris at Notre Dame, site of some of the most famous Gargoyles in the world. Sometimes it was as silly as ... hey, they're animating the series in Japan and Korea, so let's put clans there. At some point later on, the ideas became more fixed and were explored (at least in my head) in much more detail.
The whole 'Gargoyles don't have names' thing has been bothering me for a while.
1. If Demona had been given a chance to choose her own name (not an alias), what would she have chosen?
2.Would she have chosen one at all?
2. The Wyvern clan originally didn't have names. But the Gargoyles in other countries we meet later on all have names. Did they choose the names themselves? Or were they named by their biological parents? Or perhaps the clan as a whole named them?
1. I don't know how to respond to this hypothetical question. She was in essence given the choice of accepting or rejecting Demona, and chose to accept it.
2. Probably not.
3. Traditions differ in each clan. The Mayan gargoyles didn't have names so much as "offices" based on the pendants they were custodians of. The Ishimuran and London Clans had actual names. But biological parentage doesn't play a role in most gargoyle societies. The Avalon gargoyles were named by Princess Katharine, Tom and the Magus. But mostly by Katharine.
One last question before bed....
From what little we've seen, it seems that Brooklyn and Katana are parents, not just rookery parents. (All those years with just each other would make it seem inevitable. There are no rookery siblings or other parents.) You wrote that Broadway and Angela ~choose~ to raise their children in the gargoyle style. So...
1. Are there currently any clans who have adopted human parenting, like they adopted human naming? Will there be by the future series?
2. Even those choosing to raise children collectively, are their strong human influences to that thought? (For instance, noting a rookery child looks like you.)
3. Am I correct in my assumption that Brooklyn and Katana are more like human parents in that respect?
4. It has been strongly implied that Elisa and Goliath will in some way adopt. Should they raise a child, would it be as individual or collective parents?
More later, (when I can hopefully decipher my handwriting).
1. We'll have to wait and see.
2. See above.
3. See above.
4. See above.
Was Raven's gargoyle form and his "clans" looks physically characteristic of the kind of gargoyles that would have been found in North America or Canada before they went extinct?
Not necessarily. He was modeling the forms off the totem poles, which as Natsilane stated were NOT based on gargoyles.
If Demona really thought she and the Manhattan clan were the last of their species why did she keep trying to kill them? Isn't her motivation to save her species? How could she do that if she's the only one left? Did she know more about the other clans than she made out?
Her motivations are far more complex -- and frankly screwed up -- than simply stating she wants to save her species.
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6 Important Things You Need To Study In Canada As A Foreign Student
6 Important Things You Need To Study In Canada As A Foreign Student – As an international student who wants to study in Canada or has already been admitted to study in Canada’s universities, it is important to know the important things you will need to have in hand – the essential necessities you need to have while studying in Canada as a foreign student.
Study In Canada As A Foreign Student
In this brief article, we will be listing some of those essentials and why you need to have them. Check them below;
Meanwhile, there are things you need to know about applying for any Program to Study In Canada As A Foreign Student.
How do you get a 100% scholarship?
Here are the best tips you need to secure a Scholarship Program to Study In Canada As A Foreign Student:
1. Know where to look – First things first, where do you actually go to find full scholarships? – Most people ending making the Application from a wrong source that is why on this page also we have the direct sponsorship portal for you to proceed with your Application.
2. Prepare in advance – What are the documentation needed? that is the first thing you have to ask your self and more you make them available as recommended.
3. Work hard and keep motivated – Also Follow up your Application for more clarification and to able you gain easy Approval on merit.
4. Make yourself stand out from other applicants – Don’t just do what others are doing but make use what ever you have to do are the right once and more ask questions properly before any form of submission.
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7. Be realistic – It’s okay and safe that you make your registration with your real and legal details which is what we have on this part to make your award claiming easy for you.
Now, you will get the Points;
1. Your study permit
You will need a study permit if the duration of your course of study or program is more than six months. If your course of study is within six months or less, you do not need a study permit. In order to get a study permit, you need to have your acceptance letter, a proof of your identity and proof of funds.
Application for study permit can be done electronically that is, online or through paper application, you can get the application’s full information from the CIC website. As a foreign student, a study permit is very important.
2. Health Coverage
All international/foreign students in Canada must have health insurance. You are also advised to have travel insurance. A travel insurance could save the day because life could be unpredictable. An Illness, a theft, or an injury could cause you to need to travel home suddenly and such unplanned and unnecessary costs can only be covered by travel insurance. Health insurance and medical coverage that is available to foreign students varies depending on the province. You can get private health insurance.
3. Proof of funds
Proof of funds means documents that show that you can support yourself financially throughout your study and living period in Canada. In the Quebec province for example, you are required to prove a minimum amount of 11,000 Dollars while in other provinces a minimum amount of 10,000 dollars is needed as proof.
A proof of financial support can be in form of a student or educational loan from the bank, a bank draft convertible to Canadian dollars, proof of funding from scholarships etc. Proof of funds is a very important thing to have as a foreign student.
4. Your acceptance letter from the designated educational institution
The acceptance email alert sent to you that starts with “congratulations”, should be printed. Why? When you want to apply for your study permit, it is one of the necessary documents you will need to do in school, and you might need your acceptance letter for those.
During the application for your study permit, you will need CIC proof of acceptance and that is your acceptance letter from the email, so print it out.
5. Your Tuition fees Proof
Tuition fees vary widely across provinces and universities in Canada. Generally, tuition fees range between $10,000 and $30,000 yearly. But these amounts are generally affordable compared to the tuition of many countries. The CIBC’s International Student Pay Program allows students to pay their tuition fees from wherever they are in the world electronically. Also, many universities in Canada accept bank draft or money order in Canadian currency if you are paying from outside Canada.
6. Accommodations and Housing
For housing options as a foreign student, you have the choice to stay on campus in the hostels. For more affordable housing options for you, you can consider home stays.
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To replace the base model 928, Porsche introduced an updated and redesigned 928 S into the European market in the 1980 model year, and in 1983 for North America. On the outside, the new 928 S had new front and rear spoilers and sported wider wheels and tires. The biggest updated was the engine, and the 928 S got a peach of a motor, a revised 4.7 L engine.
European versions came out with 296 hp (300 PS), and were upgraded to 306 hp (310 PS) for the 1984 model year. In 1985, North America received a new 5.0-litre 288 hp 32-valve engine equipped with Bosch LH-Jetronic injection. Mid-year 1986 models (a/k/a 1986.5) incorporated the upgraded suspension and Brembo brakes found on later 928 S4 models. During its production, the 928S was available in either automatic or a 5-speed manual transmission. It evolved into the 928 S4 for model year 1987.
Introduction of the Porsche 928 S
The 928 S launched in Europe in 1980 bu was not offered in North America until 1983. The 928S had a larger, 4.7 liter 16 valve V8 engine and larger brakes. Front and rear spoilers were present on S models from 1980 (1983 in North America) through 1986. Rear spoilers were neatly integrated into the hatch. As the faster S model was not available in the USA and Canada during the first three years of its existence, a “Competition Package” option was created to allow North American customers (learn more about the 1978-1982 Porsche 928).
From 1984 to 1986 ROW (Rest Of the World) S model was officially called S2 in UK. North American 1983 and 1984 S models used, among other differences, milder camshafts and additional emissions regulation equipment, and were limited to 239 hp (174 kW/242 PS) as a result. The Bosch EZF ignition system was also introduced, having dual distributors and allowing higher compression and increased torque. At 146 mph U.S. model top speed, Porsche advertised the 928S to be “the fastest street legal production car sold in the U.S.”
In 1984 we also saw Bosch ABS brakes optional for the first time in Porsche (they became standard in 1985). Subsequently adopted by a number of other manufacturers, ABS does what any good driver would at the first sign of a skid: “pump” the brakes to get a locked wheel rolling again. The difference is that ABS does this more rapidly than any human can — up to 15 times a second in this case — and only at the affected wheel (via electromechanical means in response to signals from wheel-mounted sensors). That sort of braking is beyond human capability; the result is a virtual absence of skidding (except on hard-packed snow or gravel) no matter how hard the driver might push the brake pedal. Steering control is thus maintained. As past 928 brakes had been occasionally criticized for front-and/or rear-lock sensitivity, ABS was a worthwhile addition, mating beautifully with the Weissach Axle to set a new standard of active safety.
The Porsche 928S continued its upward bound for 1985. Porsche stretched bore another 3 mm and doubled the V-8’s valves and camshafts. The result was 4,957cc (303 cid) V8 with 10.0:1 compression made possible by the four-valve head with spark plugs centrally located above new pentroof combustion chambers. SAE net horsepower came in at 288. Torque increased to 302 pounds/feet and peaked at the lowest crank speed yet, 2700 rpm.
North America got the revised 32-valve 928S before Europe and American journalists were quick to sing praises. Car and Driver tested it from 0 to 60 mph in just 5.7 seconds, with o to 100 mph over in just 13.5 seconds. A 14 second flat quarter mile time and top speed of 154 mph proved that the changes for 1985 were worth it. There were few other changes for 1985, though Porsche now extended its rust warranty to an impressive 10 years. Inevitably, price was more impressive, too: a cool $50,000.
In addition to the bigger engine, the 928 S was the first to receive large platter wheels. Its front and rear spoilers were polyurethane and colored matte black, and side panel moldings on the doors were added along with turn signal side indicators.
What They Said About the 928 S
Car and Driver’s Rich Ceppos was impressed by the Porsche’s newfound performance. He was more impressed with the 928S’ “double-agent, personality: a killer instinct coupled with luxocar civility and the kind of bulletproof solidity you’d normally associate with a Mercedes…. The feeling around these parts is that the 928S actually gives you your money’s worth in today’s inflated market.”
“These are amazing figures for a car with extremely tall economy-oriented gearing,” C/D observed dryly. “substantial improvement over its predecessor.” Braking was better, too, even though ABS had been left in Germany (it became standard in North America for the 1986 model year). Car and Driver termed the system “reassuring, thanks to linear performance, well-proportioned front-to-rear balance, and excellent modulation. These characteristics contribute to the 928S’s ability to stop from 70 mph in just 175 feet. Perhaps even more impressive is [its] ability to absorb triple-digit speeds without fading or emitting any disconcerting squeals, groans or odors.”
The folks at Road and Track agreed: “The 928S is simply a marvelously competent car…as close as anything to being the complete automobile as understood in the year 1983…. It’s a judgment call to say a car this expensive is worth it, but at least the 928S gives you a good deal of substance to go with its costly image.”
Porsche 928 S Evolution (1980 to 1986)
1980 MY Porsche 928 S
In 1980, the 928 S launches in Europe (while the North America has to make do with the base 928). The 928 S gets the 4.7 L V8 with 16 valves and 300 PS (221 kW) in power. The “S” model was first shown at Frankfurt in September 1979. Design-wise it gets front & rear spoilers and mechanically it also got larger brakes. The manual gearbox changed during model year requiring shorter torque tube and different rear subframe. The first 1,000 or so cars made had the older gearbox.
1981 MY Porsche 928 S
No changes. The 928 S is still not available in North America.
1982 MY Porsche 928 S
The 928 S is still not available in North America. Upgrades were made in 1982, including a new vibration damper added to torque tube between 2nd and 3rd support bearing on manual gearbox cars and behind 2nd bearing on automatic gearbox cars. Reverse gear lock added to manual gearbox.
141 “50th Jubilee” 928 S produced for world wide markets except North America. The special “50th Jubilee” 928 S models were available outside the U.S. and Canada to celebrate the company’s 50-year existence as a car manufacturer. This model is also sometimes referred to as the “Ferry Porsche Edition” because his signature was embroidered into the front seats. It featured meteor metallic paint and was fitted with flat disc wheels, wine red leather and special striped fabric seat centers. Similar 911 and 924 specials were also made for world markets.
1983 MY Porsche 928 S
The Porsche 928S came to the U.S. for 1983 (as a result, the standard 928 (4.5 L) model dropped. The 4.7 litre engine produced 234 horsepower and had new hydraulic motor mounts. For North American markets, the standard 928 model was officially dropped in favor of having only the 928 S. Engine shocks were deleted at the same time and body and torque tube changes meant the 928 S was able to accommodate the longer 4-speed automatic transmission (offered in North America).
1984 MY Porsche 928 S
The “S” model renamed “S2” in the UK market (see below for the explanation). Bosch LH-Jetronic injection and 4-speed automatic transmission made available for world wide markets (previously available in North America only)
Torque tube shortened like on U.S. model in the previous year. Bosch EZF ignition system using dual distributors makes debut. This allows higher 10.4:1 compression and increased torque. Compression change done in middle of model year once 10.0:1 compression ratio resulting piston stock were used up in production. Bosch ABS brakes optional for the first time in a Porsche. At 146 mph (235 km/h) US model top speed, Porsche boldly claims the 928S to be “the fastest street legal production car sold in the US”. Important safety related change to front suspension lower ball joints on all cars in September 1983.
1985 MY Porsche 928 S
The 928 S / 928 S2 (UK) are back. Big changes for the 1985 model year include a new engine. New 5.0-litre 288 hp 32-valve engine equipped with Bosch LH-Jetronic injection and Bosch EZF ignition made available for the US market. Top speed (for the US model) is now in excess of 250 km/h (155 mph). Special two-valve 4.7 L engine (9.3:1 c/r) option M151 for Australia. Compression change was done with different shape piston tops. Coupled only with automatic transmission. Engine number is same M28/22 as the high-compression 2-valve engines. LH-Jetronic control box design changed in international markets. New style front seats. Redesigned more modern looking door panels installed when multi speaker stereo was ordered. Gearbox synchromesh changed to BorgWarner design and shorter gear lever, improving driveability on manual transmission cars. Shims left out from front end of torque tube drive plate in automatic transmission cars, this sometimes cause engine thrust bearing failures. Radio antenna moved to embedded windshield wire.
1986 MY Porsche 928 S
Lowered 9.3:1 compression ratio four-valve engine optional for some markets along with catalytic converter, standard in Australia. Compression change was done with different shape piston tops. “S4” suspension package and Brembo brakes for 1986 models (from VIN 1001 and November 1985 onwards in North America). No U.S. models made with VIN ending between 0938 and 1000 due to parts change. ABS brakes became standard for all markets during model year production.
Porsche 928 S2 (1984 to 1986)
In 1984, the Porsche 928 “S” model was renamed “S2” in the UK market until it was retired after model year 1986. It was more than a name though. So while the U.S. 928 was all but unchanged for 1984, Europe was treated to this special S2 .
Bosch’s advanced new LH-Jetronic injection teamed with electronic ignition and sky-high 10.4:1 compression to lift the 4.7-liter V-8 to 310 horsepower (DIN) and 295 pounds/feet of torque, gains of 10 and 12, respectively. Porsche claimed 10-12 percent better fuel economy, though you couldn’t prove it by Autocar, whose test S2 proved “patently” thirstier than previous 928s. The same systems used on the later 32-valve cars, though without the pollution controls. They also got an electric airflow sensor. The S2 reference was never used by Porsche Germany but came mainly from journalists. In the UK Porsche issued the 928s2 model with decal on the rear.
Top speed was now a solid 155 mph. Autocar magazine said…“Even with all that luxury, you think the car is still too expensive?…Get behind the wheel of the 928S Series 2, drop the clutch, floor the accelerator…and think again.”
Porsche 928 S3 (1985 to 1986)
You will sometimes see the 1985 and 1986 Porsche 928s referred to as the “928 S3”. The lack of overwhelming success caused Porsche to redesign the car in 1985, adding the newer, larger engine as well as design tweaks. The injection system was changed to a state of the art very sophisticated electronic system (L-H Jetronic) that monitors all aspects of the engine including timing, quality of the gas and habits of the driver. Six way sport seats with a narrower seat back for better rear and side vision were added. The manual transmission was improved for better shifting. In 1986 anti lock brakes were added and mid year in 1986 (starting with VIN # 1000) improved multi piston brakes were installed. We have included the 1985 and 1986 here on this page as “928 S” models, but these cars were different enough that many pundits split them into that S3 category so it is an important callout.
Porsche 928 S Production Numbers
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