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|Horton Automatic Door Safety Beam Sensors|
Horton commercial automatic sliding doors feature a number of automatic door sensors. Is your sensor not working? Before you replace it, check out these quick and easy troubleshooting techniques that can save you thousands of dollars in repairs.
Horton Automatic Door Motion SensorsMounted at the top of each Horton commercial sliding door is the activation sensor. Depending on the year your door was manufactured, you could have a number of activation sensor models. Luckily, no matter what your type of automatic door sensor may be, the troubleshooting technique is the same. When your sensor is activated the display light on the sensor will light up. Crouch down, out of the detection zone of the sensor. Is the sensor light illuminated. If so, then it is activated and detecting something. Check both inside and outside activation sensors. Once you determine which sensor is detecting, the solution is as simple as adjusting the sensor. Depending on the sensor model this can be as easy as moving the antenna horn angle outward such that the motion sensor does not detect the moving door panels, causing the reactivation of the doors.
|Horton Automatic Door Activation Sensors|
Horton Automatic Door Safety Beam SensorsHorton has used a variety of automatic door safety beam sensor models over the years. We are going to focus on the safety beam models that are currently used, the Optex OS-12C. On Horton automatic sliding doors the photo electric beam sensors or photo eyes are recess mounted into the door stiles or the door jambs. One photo cell acts as the emitter sending an infrared signal to the receiver photo cell. The emitter photo cell is mounted on one side of the door stile and the receiver photo cell is mounted on the other side of the door stile, making the beam shine across the door way. If the door is staying open check each photo cell. Many times, the photo cells can pop out of the door stile. If this happens the emitter cannot send the signal in the right direction, as it is not properly lined up with the receiver. Simply pop the photo cell sensor back into the door stile and the door should work.
|Horton Upper and Lower Automatic Door Safety Beam Sensors|
All automatic doors should only be worked on by certified automatic door technicians. All manufacturer installation instructions and recommendations should always be followed. This article is not meant for installation instructions. If you have any questions please contact email@example.com. All Horton automatic door sensors can be purchased at the link below.
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Twelve months on from the devastating floods in Timor-Leste that impacted tens of thousands of households and left infrastructure severely damaged, EWB has been working with communities to support recovery and longer-term resilience. The ability to access clean water has been a key need, and EWB has been working on a project with the ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science and local Timor-Leste NGO Abundant Water that aims to improve the the water security and health outcomes for 8000 to 9000 individuals in rural Timor-Leste. Through the use of low-cost ceramic water filters, the initiative focuses on households and schools, and in March 2022 the first filters were installed in a school in the Manatutu district in Timor-Leste.
Despite investment in water infrastructure, water systems in Timor-Leste are facing declines in quantity, quality and reliability due to contemporary stresses created by climate change, population increases, changes in agricultural practices, and natural hazards. While water infrastructure is typically managed at a community or district level, a lack of quantity, reliability and resilience result in multiple sources being used, leading to contaminated water being consumed at the household level. One recent report found 92% of rural communities surveyed had contamination at some point in their water supply system and only 34% had 9-12 months of adequate spring water supply.
Ceramic filters for resilience and security
To ensure clean water at point of consumption – regardless of its source – ceramic water filters can provide additional resilience and security. These use mechanical treatment to capture bacteria and other contaminants to the size of a micron. This can be up to 99% effective at bacterial removal, in turn reducing the prevalence of ill-health from water-borne diseases and providing an effective last line treatment option.
Clean water in schools
In 2018, Abundant Water commenced installation and support of these filters in Timor-Leste, working closely with schools and communities and building a network of local vendors for filter distribution and support. This project will work to expand the use of the filters, evaluate their effectiveness for filtration and health outcomes, and explore opportunities for further uses. The project team will install and evaluate these filters in 1000 households and 4-5 schools to ensure quality potable water at the point of consumption.
In March 2022, the first school received the water filters. The children were excited to receive water bottles that they can fill with the water from the units now installed at the school. 34 water filter units have now been distributed across two schools, benefiting around 200 students.
The next step will be to install the filters at another three schools in Manatuto and Baucau districts. Abundant Water will also be training vendors who can sell filters for household use. We will also commence research with a number of households and teachers at the schools over the course of the next year to understand the impact of the filters while ANU conducts lab testing., along with prototyping and testing larger filter units for use at schools.
The team is aiming for this project to be completed by April 2023. Ultimately, the project aims to increase resilient access to clean drinking water at the household level for urban and rural populations across Timor-Leste.
This project was funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade through the ANU Institute for Climate, Energy and Disaster Solutions and TetraTech’s workplace giving program.
EWB Australia’s work in Timor-Leste receives support from the Australian Government through the Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP).
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The Gardens – A Living Biography
These gardens are a living biography of the Greek/Irish writer Patrick Lafcadio Hearn, who was born in 1850 and died in 1904. They take you through the life journey of a remarkable man who first came to fame in America as Lafcadio Hearn. Later, in Japan, he became a revered teacher and writer under his adopted Japanese name Koizumi Yakumo. Hearn was the son of an Irish father and Greek mother. He was brought up in Ireland but until recently he has been barely remembered here. In 1869, aged nineteen, he left Ireland for America in unhappy family circumstances. Hearn was to spend almost 20 years in the US, before finally settling in Japan, where he married, fathered four children and died at the early age of 54.
These gardens offer his life story to you; not through the medium of print, but through the landscapes and rock formations that reflect the cultures and mythologies of the places he lived. Here, through a series of garden scenes, his life story is brought into vivid focus. You will learn in the Victorian Garden of his childhood, and in the American Prairie Garden of his long sojourn in that land. The Greek Garden pays tribute to his birthplace, and the many Japanese features
are inspired by the stories and legends of Japan that so fascinated Hearn. | <urn:uuid:8521300c-d9ee-4d22-b279-5c2ebcc752a8> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.lafcadiohearngardens.com/the-gardens/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573699.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819131019-20220819161019-00265.warc.gz | en | 0.985259 | 280 | 2.453125 | 2 |
5G Devices Ecosystem – August 2019 Update
5G Devices Ecosystem – August Update – Key facts
The GSA Research team have identified 100 announced 5G devices in total, excluding regional variants and prototypes not expected to be commercialised. This is a major milestone for the 5G Device Ecosystem.
In the first half of 2019, the number of announced 5G devices grew rapidly, starting with a few announcements and then gathering pace as operators in various parts of the world launched their first commercial 5G services. We can expect the device ecosystem to continue to grow quickly and GSA will be tracking and reporting regularly on 5G device launch announcements. Its GAMBoD database will contain key details about device form factors, features and support for spectrum bands. Summary statistics are released in this regular publication. By the first week of August, GSA had identified:
- Thirteen announced form factors (phones, hotspots, indoor CPE, outdoor CPE, laptops, modules, snap-on dongles/adapters, enterprise routers, IoT routers, drones, a switch, a USB terminal and robot).
- Forty-one vendors that had announced available or forthcoming 5G devices, including sub-brands separately (plus four in partnership with Sunsea).
- One hundred announced devices, up from 90 at the end of June (excluding regional variants, re-badged devices, phones that can be upgraded using a separate adapter, and prototypes not expected to be commercialised):
- 26 phones (plus regional variants); at least nine of which are now commercially available
- eight hotspots (plus regional variants); at least three of which are now commercially available
- 26 CPE devices (indoor and outdoor, including two Verizon-spec compliant devices) at least eight of which are now believed to be commercially available
- 28 modules
- two snap-on dongles/adapters
- two routers,
- two IoT routers
- two drones
- one laptop
- one switch
- one USB terminal
- one robot.
If you know of more devices please email firstname.lastname@example.org
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BY AMINA KHANSTAFF WRITER
JULY 22, 2021 12:20 PM PT
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issued his first formal health advisory last week, warning Americans that misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines poses an “imminent and insidious threat to our nation’s health.”
Such advisories are typically used to flag the dangers of tobacco use or the opioid epidemic. Murthy’s was the first to target vaccine disinformation.
“Simply put, health misinformation has cost us lives,” he said.
The surgeon general’s warning came as many Americans’ reluctance — and sometimes downright refusal — to roll up their sleeves for the vaccination has left wide swaths of the country vulnerable to the more contagious Delta variant.
“The only pandemic we have is among the unvaccinated,” President Biden lamented last week.
Now, the overwhelming majority of COVID-19 deaths are among those who haven’t gotten the vaccination.
“It’s really sad and tragic that most all of these are avoidable and preventable,” Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, said this month on NBC’s “Meet the Press.”
Yet the misinformation continues to circulate, and vaccine doses remain unused. So we asked to two experts to evaluate four common arguments and explain why they’re wrong.
‘I’ve already had COVID, so I don’t need the vaccine.’
Surviving a bout of COVID-19 probably won’t protect you as effectively as a full course of COVID-19 vaccine, experts say.
“We know that the level of antibodies one gets from natural infection varies depending on the severity of their infection,” said Mercedes Carnethon, an epidemiologist at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. On the other hand, “we get a more robust and consistent response from the vaccine.” That makes it a better bet “for immunity over a long period of time,” she said.
It’s also unclear whether the antibodies you developed in response to a coronavirus infection will be able to recognize other variants of the virus.
How effective are COVID-19 vaccines against the Delta variant?
“Somebody who had COVID at the beginning of the pandemic may have had a very different variant than what’s circulating right now,” Carnethon said. “The vaccines are demonstrating that they protect against the new variants.”
Even if you’ve had COVID-19, getting those shots is well worth it. Scientists have found that even a single dose of vaccine gives the immune system of a COVID-19 survivor a big boost.
‘We don’t know the vaccine’s long-term side effects.’
Historically, the vast majority of vaccine side effects occur not long after getting the shot, said Dr. Gabor Kelen, head of the emergency medicine department at Johns Hopkins University. Allergic reactions, which are rare, happen within moments; most other side effects emerge and dissipate within weeks.
“People need to chill about the long-term impact,” Kelen said. “The way immunology works is [if] something’s gonna happen, it’s gonna happen fairly soon,” he said.
Why are side effects worse after a second dose of COVID-19 vaccine?
What you really should be worried about are the long-term effects of a coronavirus infection, Carnethon said. She ticked off a few of the problems that plague the unfortunate people who suffer from long-haul COVID, including heart inflammation, fatigue and cognitive difficulties.
Throughout history, she said, “there’s been no vaccine that had worse side effects than the disease that it was developed to fight.”
‘I don’t need to be vaccinated because I’m young and healthy.’ Young people may be less likely to become seriously ill compared with senior citizens or people already dealing with chronic health problems, but it does happen. Young people end up in the hospital. They die. If they survive, they often have to live with debilitating symptoms for months, if not longer.
It’s not worth taking that chance — particularly when vaccinations are free to recipients and readily available, experts said.
“You’ll be fine — unless you’re not,” Carnethon said. “And it’s young adults who are seeing a little more of the long-haul COVID, which can interfere with your quality of life massively.”
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In some ways, the bigger problem is that younger adults with mild symptoms can spread the virus to others — especially elderly and vulnerable loved ones, who are more likely to develop severe COVID-19 and die from it.
“You’re ultimately going to give it to a friend [who] is going to get very, very sick, or make their grandmother very, very sick,” Kelen said. In the end, “you have no idea who you kill.”
‘It’s a personal choice to get vaccinated.’ “If that was all there is to it, I think all of us could shake our heads and say, ‘OK, you’re right, we can’t stop you from making bad decisions, we can just give the facts and advice,’” Kelen said.
But the problem with that argument is that “this is an infection where it’s not only about you,” he said. “If you don’t get vaccinated, it’s not only you who takes the risk. You risk a lot of people around you, including people you like and love.”
Vaccine ‘obstinance’ is fueling Delta variant’s spread across America.
Plus, folks who don’t get vaccinated are providing the coronavirus with more opportunities to evolve in ways that make it better at spreading, better at making people seriously ill, and better at evading our medicines and vaccines. If any of those things happen, it will prolong the pandemic.
“We all want to get back to normal. We all want to be able to do the things that we used to be able to do regularly,” Carnethon said. “But by not getting vaccinated, now there’s someone else it can spread to and change itself further.”
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Wingham Brush Nature Reserve
Wingham Brush Nature Reserve near Taree on the Mid-North Coast, makes a great family day trip or school excursion. See flying foxes, enjoy birdwatching and easy walking in the rainforest.
Read more about Wingham Brush Nature Reserve
Located beside Manning River, just near Taree on the Mid North Coast, you’ll find an oasis of subtropical lowland rainforest at Wingham Brush Nature Reserve. It provides a fantastic day trip and excursion for the whole family.
Also known as ‘The Brush’, this reserve preserves one of only a few remnants of this rare rainforest type in Australia, and is a significant roosting and maternity site for the vulnerable grey-headed flying fox. Stand under the canopy and you’ll see hundreds of flying foxes hanging above you.
Wander along the wheelchair-accessible boardwalk and follow easy walking tracks to discover the vibrant life under the canopy. There are great opportunities for photography and birdwatching, and lovely places to picnic by the river nearby. Don’t miss the spectacular show at sunset, when all those flying foxes glide overhead in search of food.
Highlights in this park
Wingham Brush boardwalk connects several walking tracks for a wheelchair friendly experience in the rainforest. Enjoy birdwatching and see a grey-head...
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- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles.
- in the North Coast region
Wingham Brush Nature Reserve is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather, flooding, or for the benefit of the flying foxes during breeding.
02 6552 4097
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm.
- 78 Hargreaves Drive, Taree NSW 2430
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Smartphones and tablets have been introduced as replacements for traditional telecommunication methods, such as landline phones or desktops in homes; they’re also preferred by many people when internet access isn’t available via their mobile device because it can be used anywhere without an outlet nearby!
An assumption is that Smartphones and tablets are not susceptible to threats, but the truth is that anything with a network connection is vulnerable. Perhaps in different ways to your desktop computer.
The bad news is that a whopping 36.5% of organizations were impacted by mobile malware in 2020, and this number might be higher now due to the recent outbreak! The even worse thing about all these attacks? More than 2 million people downloaded multiple adware apps without knowing what they were doing or why their phone was slower than ever before–and there’s no way for you (or us) to know which one was responsible for any given performance issue on our endpoints because each app blaming its lack-of sustainability elsewhere does just enough damage
It’s important to start treating mobile devices in the same way as you do computers when it comes to their security. Smartphones and tablets need the same types of security precautions in place, including:
It’s important to be aware of the most prevalent mobile device threats so you can protect your data. Here is a list that will surely help!
1. MOBILE MALWARE HIDDEN IN APPS
If you’re not an expert on apps, it can be tough to tell the difference between a helpful program and one that may have malware hidden inside.
You should be aware that scammers will use the same types of flashy graphics and even have an app with high star ratings (most likely boosted through suspicious means). But malware can be hidden in background to infect your device as soon it’s installed. And many apps on phone or tablet may hide themselves using common default system icons like settings/calendar.
Mobile malware can include all the same types of malware that can infect a computer, such as ransomware, adware, spyware, trojans, and more.
2. UNPROTECTED COMMUNICATIONS
Have you ever sent someone a password or credit card details over a text message or messaging app? Where you able to see if the communication was encrypted? Most often not, its just assumed as safe.
If the communication is not encrypted the information could easily be intercepted in transit.
3. PUBLIC WI-FI & MAN-IN-THE-MIDDLE ATTACKS
Public Wi-Fi has long been known to be nonsecure, yet people still use it when available. They want their mobile minutes saved or get faster connection than what they have at home; 75% of individuals admit that in order for them not break any security measures on public WiFi networks by connecting securely with an email client like Gmail while connected through this type service – even though there was no need!
If you’re out and about browsing websites or accessing email make sure your internet connection is secure first via using a VPN app so your data is encrypted, while not perfect hackers will often go for the low hanging fruit.
4. PUBLIC USB CHARGING STATIONS
A newer public mobile breach danger is USB charging stations. These are often welcome sights especially if you’re low on battery power. However, hackers can infect public USB charging ports with malware and set up fake charging stations in public areas.
Then, when you insert your USB cord to charge your device, the malware is interacting with your phone and possibly infecting it with malicious code. USB cables aren’t just for charging, they are also used for data transmission.
It’s best to avoid public USB charging ports and charge with your power adapter that plugs into an outlet instead. You can also buy a “charge-only” USB cord to use if USB charging is your only option.
5. NON-UPDATED DEVICES
When you don’t keep your mobile device updated, then it’s easier for hackers to exploit a code vulnerability in the operating system or one of installed apps.
The number of employees who have outdated operating systems on their devices is concerning. With this being said, joining employee devices to your business wifi can put your network at higher risk.
Security patches are always a good thing, and it’s important to make sure you have all of them! Once again make sure the update is as intended and from a trusted source.
TALK TO US ABOUT MOBILE DEVICE SECURITY SOLUTIONS
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Can Steroid Response in Idiopathic Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome be Predicted? A Single Center Quasi-Experimental Study
Objective: To predict the role of clinical risk factors and urinary β2-microglobulin levels as a biomarker for steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome.
Study Design: Quasi-experimental study.
Place and Duration of Study: Paediatric Nephrology Department, Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation, Karachi Pakistan, from Jun 2019 to Nov 2020.
Methodology: All children (3 months to 12 years) with either first episode or relapse of the nephrotic syndrome were included. A stored urine sample was used on 100 patients with steroid-sensitive (group-1) and 35 patients with steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome (group-2). In addition, histopathology of all patients with steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome was recorded.
Results: Both groups and those who had focal segmental glomerulosclerosis were compared and analysed to evaluate the predictability of steroid response. There was a significant association in both groups for microscopic haematuria, hypertension, heavy proteinuria (urine spot protein to creatinine ratio >10 g/g) and increased β2-microglobulin levels (> 3× normal) as individual risk factors (p<0.01). The sensitivity of β2-microglobulin levels was 78% and a positive predictive value of 80%. Multivariate regression analysis on steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome as a group did not confer a higher risk; however, for children with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, the likelihood of steroid unresponsiveness was significantly higher for the same parameters.
Conclusion: The addition of biomarker measurement and known clinical risk factors helped predict steroid-resistant focal segmental glomerulosclerosis. However, further studies are warranted before these results can be generalized. | <urn:uuid:8a15c660-6ad9-45d7-88ea-bcae8cd7b996> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://pafmj.org/index.php/PAFMJ/article/view/6346 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573699.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819131019-20220819161019-00265.warc.gz | en | 0.908392 | 403 | 1.507813 | 2 |
A Green Goddess, a lifeboat, a 1915 fire appliance – and Diesel the urban search and rescue dog - were among the attractions for visitors to Aberdeen’s Central Fire Station during Doors Open Day on September 10.
Around 2000 members of the public visited the station over the course of the day.
The event provided an opportunity to showcase the variety of work carried out by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS), including the many specialist services it provides.
Firefighters at Central were joined by colleagues from other stations including firefighters from Ellon Community Fire Station who ran a BBQ and organised activities for children.
Partners who supported the Open Day included the RNLI, Aberdeen Safer Community Trust (Absafe), Telecare, Antisocial Behaviour Investigation Team (ASbit), Castlehill Housing Association and the Integrated Alcohol Service.
The event also gave 176 people the chance take part in free CPR training in conjunction with the Red Cross as part of the British Heart Foundation’s Restart a Heart campaign.
Station Manager Andy Buchan said: “We were delighted that so many members of the public visited us during Doors Open Day.
“It gave us a chance to show the public what we do and how we work with our partners to help support our local communities.
“It was good to see such a high uptake for the CPR training as these valuable skills may help to save a life.
“Our innovative partnership with the British Heart Foundation has equipped all 356 of Scotland's fire stations with Call Push Rescue training kits, to give communities right across the country the opportunity to learn life-saving skills.
“CPR training can be arranged by contacting your local community fire station.”
Visitors also got the chance to learn a bit about the history of the fire service.
“It was particularly good to see the Green Goddess here and I’d like to thank her owner Ken Oliphant from Peterhead for bringing her through for the day,” said SM Buchan
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Instead of assigning ranks, grades and enduring reviews every year, more businesses opt to integrate software systems and HR policies that facilitate productive feedback company-wide. Ongoing communication and coaching limits unnecessary politics and conflict between personnel, creating an environment that motivates personal and organizational growth.
One-Sided Feedback Creates Opposition
The traditional method of performing formal employee feedback involved supervisors, managers, and HR producing ranks and reports based solely on their point of view. In addition to creating severely biased results, companies end up having a limited view of staff performance. Failing to gather impartial stats and the opinions of subordinates creates a one-sided dialogue, which can quickly lead to an ‘us vs. them’ mentality.
Annual performance reviews are increasingly replaced by constructive feedback that engages all stakeholders. Modern CRM software that utilizes cloud computing extends over multiple platforms, making it easy to collect feedback from supervisors about staff and vice versa. Customers may also provide feedback about staff, creating a 360-degree view of team performance.
Healthy competition and employee feedback are vital to organizational growth, as long as competitors focus on performance over politics and ranks. When personnel participate in a fluid feedback process, everyone’s more likely to feel like a valued part of the team instead of a team under siege, especially when communication results in positive change.
Motivation takes many forms, from financial incentives to career aspirations. Sometimes, motivation is simply appreciating a job well done. Other circumstances call for employees to be challenged, motivating them to make the most of their talents. When the incentive that motivates achievement revolves around ranks and traditional year end reviews, inspiration is guaranteed to wane.
Instead of motivation through fear of a terrible review compared to peers, you can implement a constructive feedback plan that provides frequent staff support while gathering information on long-term employee trends. For example, sales companies can compare the results of different incentive plans using a CRM database that crunches the numbers to discover motivational insights.
Individual responses to feedback and performance improvement plans can also be tracked, allowing supervisors to learn more about how to inspire their staff. With proper motivation, all employees focus on a common goal instead of putting in just enough effort to survive the annual performance review.
Help Leaders Engage With Staff
The majority of HR professionals are critical of traditional performance reviews, considering them an inefficient driver of staff performance. Forcing your human resources department to perform outdated processes gets in the way of leadership efforts. Time spent filling out paperwork, conducting interviews and performing repetitive tasks is better spent engaging directly with staff.
Implementing progressive feedback and performance improvement plans through modern software streamlines HR functions, combining data collection, analysis and communications into a single system. Feedback derived from stats gives all parties the chance to verify the reports, ensuring that arguments of misinterpretation never take place.
Confidence in the information you gather and the staff improvement methods you implement helps to spread a culture of professional development throughout your company. Motivate, inspire and engage through supportive feedback that drives performance instead of creating an environment of unnecessary office politics or gossip. | <urn:uuid:7085fea1-c808-46b5-b54a-34d452eaee8c> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://purpleinkllc.com/2016/02/17/how-employee-feedback-may-create-unnecessary-politics/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573699.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819131019-20220819161019-00265.warc.gz | en | 0.9198 | 631 | 1.59375 | 2 |
John Jay, the Nation, and the Court, Richard B. Morris Reviewed by Carl Brent Swisher
The Powers of Government. Volume I: Federal and State Powers. Volume II: The Powers of the President, Bernard Schwartz Reviewed by Carl Brent Swisher
Our More Perfect Union: From Eighteenth-Century Principles to Twentieth-Century Practice, Arthur N. Holcombe Reviewed by Carl Brent Swisher
Total War and the Constitution, Edward S. Corwin Reviewed by Carl Brent Swisher
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The president of the Swiss National Bank, Jean-Pierre Roth, defended Switzerland's banking secrecy on Tuesday and said there were "misunderstandings" with Britain on the issue.This content was published on February 27, 2002 - 10:45
Speaking to the British-Swiss Chamber of Commerce in London, Roth said that many observers believe the success of Swiss banks can only be explained by the existence of banking secrecy.
With its traditions and its experience in asset management, Switzerland attached great value to financial privacy, he said.
"It would be short-sighted to believe that a financial centre could ensure its long-term development on a single factor," such as financial privacy, Roth said.
Financial privacy does not extend to the protection of criminal activity, he said.
"The protection of financial privacy is not an obstacle to an efficient fight against money laundering or the financing of terrorism, nor does it hamper fair tax competition with our neighbours if a withholding tax is implemented along the line of the European Union directive," he argued.
The number three in the British finance ministry, Dawn Primorolo, took Switzerland to task over banking secrecy in December, arguing that it was allowing British citizens to avoid paying taxes on assets held in Switzerland.
The EU, of which Switzerland is not a member, has been striving to achieve tax harmonisation within and outside its boundaries to fight tax evasion.
The 15 member countries are set to increase pressure on third countries to exchange information on non-resident bank accounts, although there is opposition even within the EU to such an exchange.
Switzerland has repeatedly said that banking secrecy is not negotiable.
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Every Airman a Strategist
Ignore it at your own peril; you have a bigger role than you think.
On 11 September 2001, 19 members of the terrorist network, Al-Qaeda, hijacked four airliners and killed nearly 3,000 people. As a result, the United States and its allies employed hundreds of thousands of personnel to fight a war on terrorism spanning the globe. On 4 October 2006, Julian Assange and a small team launched the non-profit document archive, WikiLeaks, creating a haven for countless leaked sensitive and classified documents from around the world. In 1993, a pair of commodities traders established Trafigura, a multinational energy and metals-trading corporation whose 4,316 employees generate over $170 billion in revenue each year and directly influences the prices of finished goods around the world.
What does each of these stories share? They are each situations where a relatively-small group of individuals acting on behalf of a non-state organization that has had a profoundly outsized impact on the lives of millions of citizens and their governments without respect to their borders. Often, we think of strategy as solely the domain of state governments representing the interests of millions of citizens, but the rapid advance of technology is making it easier for the individual to have an outsized impact on strategy and causing governments to pivot around them. A century ago, strategy was the domain of the politician, statesman, and armchair political scientist; today, it's incumbent upon each of us to learn what it means, its tools, and how we can influence it. This is especially important to my brothers and sisters in the profession of arms.
What is Strategy?
Merriam-Webster defines strategy as "the science and art of employing the political, economic, psychological, and military forces of a nation of group of nations to afford the maximum support to adopted policies in peace of war." An example of strategy is the policy of containment used by the U.S. during the Cold War, which focused on preventing the spread of Soviet political influence around the world while avoiding direct (and potentially nuclear) confrontation. Announced by President Truman in 1947, it carried on to one degree or another is the primary U.S. strategy until the Soviet Union dissolved in 1991.
Looking back, containment would seem successful, but it's essential to understand that it wasn't the only strategy on the table or employed. Officials also considered three alternatives: isolation, détente, and rollback. Isolation was generally disregarded; it was the primary U.S. strategy leading up to World War II and considered by many a key contributor to the Holocaust's devastation. Détente - establishing a friendly relationship - was President Roosevelt's intention during and after World War II, but was also disregarded as a weak move by a rising tide of political leaders and thinkers heady off their recent victory over the Axis powers and an unprecedented post-war economic boom. The final strategy was rollback, named because the intent was to employ force against the Soviet Union either directly or indirectly.
While President Truman's official strategy was containment, he employed rollback in the 1950 invasion of South Korea to retake Seoul. As the fighting carried on and losses mounted with seemingly no end in sight, the administration returned to its containment policy and negotiated a settlement where communist forces retreated to their pre-war position. The Korean stalemate became the lynchpin of containment-supporting arguments, serving as a powerful object lesson in the limits of military force against a political ideology. When challenged by Sen Goldwater during the 1964 Presidential election, President Johnson famously explained containment doctrine by quoting Job 38:11: "Hitherto shalt come, but not further."
Why Learn About Strategy?
Notice how different containment seems from the opening examples? Everything about containment was about states influencing other states. The average citizen could study, write, and argue about it, but had very little significant influence. As the century carried on, we saw a steady rise in the power of the non-state actor. Arguably, it began with terrorist movements (often armed and trained by U.S. and Soviets practicing containment) or multinational corporations, but it has since come to include any individual with outsized resources or media influence.
This is a direct result of the rise in access to technology that allows for global communication and rapid transportation. We have collapsed time, space, and cost for using these lanes. For pennies, an individual can publish information (or lines of code) across the internet nigh-instantaneously. The mobile device or computer you're reading this on is likely composed of parts from at least three different countries, manufactured in another, then shipped to you all for a substantially lower cost than trying to do all of that within 100 miles of your home. A single individual having a bad day and a couple of 30-round magazines can launch a national dialogue on gun control. A single disgruntled former intelligence agency employee can expose a trove of national secrets and drive a global discussion on privacy and espionage.
Imagine trying to publish or record your ideas 100 years ago and spread them around the world. Imagine trying to manufacture a product across multiple countries and ship it around the world 100 years ago. Imagine a single individual sparking a city-wide (let alone nation or worldwide) discussion on any policy issue 100 years ago. Such endeavors would have required substantial resources and been entirely out of reach of individuals without state assistance to some degree or another.
Why should our junior Airmen (and Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines) learn about strategy? Because each of them is playing a more critical role than ever. With every post, tweet, video, and purchase, they are shaping policy and its result. Arguably, the sweeping democratization of information is why the U.S. COVID-19 response has been so haphazard; every individual citizen has an incredible amount of power to spread information (or disinformation) and influence their fellow citizens in a way that many governments are ill-equipped to handle.
For a long time, it has been assumed that junior military personnel should focus on the tactics of pure mission execution, with mid-tier leaders translating strategic thought into tactical orders. With a renewed emphasis on decentralized command and control via a mission command philosophy, it has become necessary for those tacticians to do that on their own to understand strategic intent without waiting for someone in the middle to translate it.
Policy to Action: Where to Start
The smartest place for an Airman (or any citizen interested in strategy) to start their strategic education is with the core documents, beginning with our National Security Strategy (NSS). Written by the office of the President of the United States, the NSS shapes all executive national security policy below it. The next tier to read is the National Defense Strategy (NDS), composed by the Secretary of Defense, which encompasses all military components and many intelligence agencies. After that is the National Military Strategy (NMS), published by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, which further narrows the services roles in supporting the goals of the NDS. As you step down through each tier, you should be able to point out what specific priority(s) each organization is aligned under, all the way down to your unit. I challenge you to understand how to bridge your unit's actions to the policy of our senior leaders; this can help even the most junior personnel make critical decisions in the field.
For extra credit, look across at our partners in the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). While they also start with the NSS, their next document is the Joint Strategic Plan (JSP), published by the Secretary of State. Under that, you'll find geographically-aligned Joint Regional Strategies (JRS) and country-specific Integrated Country Strategies (ICS). Why are these important to a service member? Because in most cases these days, our personnel are deployed in support of objectives set by the Department of State. In either case, building out a basic knowledge of each organization's core strategic documents builds a foundation for understanding the broader objectives and will give you more authority to execute your duties faithfully.
Never has it been more trivial for an individual to have a profound strategic impact; thus, each of us must take some time to learn the basics of strategy. Whether it's what we're saying and doing on the internet, where or how we're purchasing your goods, or how we act while overseas, we each have more influence than we fully appreciate. As a member of the U.S. Armed Forces should seek to understand how their organization nests within those layers of strategic policy, they should each ensure that their actions - both on and off duty - properly reflect those strategies, lest their individual actions cause unintended and unfortunate strategic consequences. As an individual citizen without a clear line to our nation's policy, our personal responsibility as nascent strategic actors is no less grave. | <urn:uuid:bae99f4b-94fa-437c-a807-fa1e7be9b1d3> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.vertner.net/post/every-airman-a-strategist | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573699.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819131019-20220819161019-00265.warc.gz | en | 0.955806 | 1,818 | 2.71875 | 3 |
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Advocates for people who lack mental capacity will be able to receive direct benefit payments on their behalf under new legislation proposed last week.
Existing rules only allow direct payments to be made to people who are considered to be mentally capable of consenting to use them. The Health and Social Care Bill, published last week, would make it possible for a “suitable person” to receive payments in order to arrange appropriate social care for someone who cannot consent.
The move, promised in last year’s health and social care white paper, is designed to increase people’s independence by giving those most concerned with their welfare control over the way their services are delivered. For instance, it would allow parents to continue to receive direct payments on behalf of children with severe learning disabilities once they reach 18.
The Mental Capacity Act 2005, most of which came into law last month this year, paved the way for this extension of direct payments by defining the “capacity to consent”. It also allowed for people to give loved-ones lasting powers of attorney, which would involve making decisions about their care and welfare should they lose capacity. Under the act, the Court of Protection can appoint deputies to perform the same role for people who already lack capacity.
Under the plans, a “suitable person” would either be the deputy or lasting power of attorney appointee, or, if not, would be chosen with their consent.
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The European Union agreed Sunday to step up assistance to Ukraine amid Russia’s intervention with the bloc’s foreign ministers unanimously agreeing to spend hundreds of millions of euros to purchase lethal arms for the country as well as on non-lethal supplies such as fuel.
Speaking at a news conference following an extraordinary meeting of the bloc’s foreign ministers, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell delivered remarks on the steps to be taken by the EU amid the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
“We have decided to use our capacities to provide lethal arms, lethal assistance, to the Ukrainian army at a value of €450 million ($502 million) in a support package and €50 million ($56 million) for non-lethal supplies, fuel, (and) protective equipment,” he said.
Borrell said the EU was even going to provide fighter jets to Ukraine, not just ammunition, adding Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba was asking for warplanes that the Ukrainian army would be able to operate and some EU member states have these kind of jets.
He further noted that the EU would also expand the peoples and entities that will be subjected to restricted measures which include Russian oligarchs and businessmen as well as political figures playing key roles in Russia’s political system.
“We are afraid that Russia is not going to stop in Ukraine, and the Russian influence can start working in the neighboring countries of Moldova and Georgia and also will have an impact on the western Balkans. So we have to pay a lot of attention to what’s happening there,” he said.
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a “special military operation” in Ukraine last Thursday, days after recognizing two separatist-held enclaves in eastern Ukraine. He claimed that Moscow had no plan to occupy its neighbor but wanted to “demilitarize” and “denazify” Ukraine.
In response, Western powers have imposed financial sanctions on Moscow, and the EU has decided to fund arms supplies to Ukraine, close its airspace to Russian airlines and ban Russian state media.
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Many people have moved forward through their lives overcoming fear. Fear is often found in the physical world and this gives you a direct link to your internal fears. Drawing on past experiences can help you move through current situations.
“Fear is the foundation of all human limitations.”
Benny the Jet
Benny the Jet was a fighter. Although very small in stature he has ventured to fight much larger opponents in full contact tournaments and he has beaten them. An achievement which earned him some acclaim. Before you say, “hey! I thought that this was a spiritual/personal development publication” think carefully and reflect over your life. What fears have stopped you doing something and what rewards have you missed out on?
Fear is only an emotion not a brick wall.
You would have discovered in past articles that you are not your thoughts. You have also discovered that you are not your emotions. Thoughts and emotions happen through you, as a result of your interactions with the world and they are based on your perception of the past.
2. Do not have to determine your actions, or you don’t have to act on them.
What stops you? Fear.
Fear is an interesting emotion and comes from a series of thoughts. These thoughts are expressed and form a picture of what you don’t want to happen.The ideal is to focus on what you do want to happen. Whatever you focus on you move towards. Just because you have a series of thoughts that create an emotion does not mean that you can’t act. The emotion is independent of the ability to act. Here are some physical examples that illustrate the possibilities.
If you are about to parachute from an aeroplane you may feel fear but you can still perform the action. A fighter may feel fear whilst he faces his opponent but he can still perform. You may feel fear at the thought of public speaking. You can still actually speak whilst in the company of this emotion.
Patterns Of Thought
If you look at the pattern of thoughts that precede the emotion you will see that your focus is on what you do not wish to happen. There is a direct correlation between the amount of thought you give in this direction to the power of your fear. Of course there are other factors that complicate this illustration. You may have had a prior negative experience which usually increases your fear. I know if you look closely you will find the same pattern of thoughts that lead to the emotion of fear.
A thought or series of thoughts have as much power over you as you give them. It’s not always as easy as the physical examples I have given. For the relationship between action and emotion is quite obvious. Here are some common but more intangible ways fear manifests and stops you moving ahead and into your goals.
Fear Of Responsibility
Responsibility means to have control or authority over something. In relation to your life you must realise that you are responsible for your actions. You are the agent and the cause of everything that happens to you. You are in control. The fear enters when you think in terms of good and bad, instead of cause and effect. Thinking in terms of good and bad is the way you are conditioned. You must realise that no person is in a position to judge you. If you take an action it has a consequence. If you make a mistake this does not mean you are bad. It means that you have made a mistake. If you want a different result then I would do something different next time. With the help of mistakes you learn, those of you who can walk, actually learnt this through a series of mistakes.
Fear Of Accountability
To be accountable means that you are answerable to someone or something. We are answerable to ourselves. I don’t mean to the self that manifests itself as your ego. I mean to yourself that is the true being hidden behind the ego. This is the part of you that wants you to be the best you can be, it wills you to strive for excellence.
To be accountable to your true self is difficult because your ego is tasked with the job of keeping this true self from you so that you are protected from certain things such as emotional pain. The fear comes from the fact that to be accountable to yourself you often have to venture a path that is apart from the crowd. This requires your individual idea’s and desires to manifest. You may have been punished or ridiculed for either your mistakes or your idea’s by others. This leads to conditioning that chains you to someone else’s pattern of thought.
Fear Of Success
Fear of success is prevalent and is often linked to self esteem and responsibility. You may not think you are worthy of success. You may believe that you are worth less than someone else and therefore are not deserving of success. Realise that you are equal as a human being with the rest of humanity and that no one person is any better or worse than you. You have your own set of challenges to work through.
You are just as deserving of success as anyone else. What judgement have you made that limit your own self esteem. Are you happy with yourself can you look yourself in the eye via a mirror and love yourself. When success comes we move from an old pattern that has held us back, to a new pattern. This can create emotional turbulence in the lives of those around us. It is important that you understand that you don’t have to hold yourself back to protect the self esteem of others. Marianne Williamson expresses this perfectly when she says that this a fear of your own greatness. You can read a passage from her here.(Our greatest fear)
Many of these expressions of fear are closely intertwined and indistinguishable from one another. It is important that you concentrate on what you want, not what you don’t want. Realise that thoughts create their power over you through your emotions. Your power comes through awareness of the process and observation of the thoughts that create the hold that is over you. Awareness brings what is hidden into the light. The light shows you that you can be in control. My students through the “Speed2Enlightenment Method” have learnt the process of overcoming fear and it’s easier than you may think. Give me call and let’s give it a try.
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The biology of sleep has long been a mystery. Exactly how brain and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s might be biologically connected to sleeping disorders has never been entirely clear. But in a new study, scientists discovered more evidence that supports the link between Alzheimer’s and sleep. They found that proteostasis—mechanisms that can clear away harmful proteins in brain cells—may also regulate animals’ sleeping patterns.
The research team honed in on a proteostasis process called PKR-like ER kinase (PERK) which suspends the assembly of proteins when the brain builds up unwanted proteins. It’s one of the three pathways of the unfolded protein response (UPR), a collection of signaling pathways that is activated as proteins misfold and accumulate within the cell.
Knowing that sleep loss causes proteins to misfold and cluster, the researchers asked whether proteostasis is the link between sleep loss and neurodegeneration.
The scientists examined the PERK signaling pathways of zebrafish and Drosophila fruit flies. Not only do fruit flies have simple genetic structures, but they also have sleeping patterns that are similar to humans. Meanwhile, the zebrafish acted as vertebrae models in the study.
When the scientists suppressed PERK signaling in the fruit flies and zebrafish, the animals slept less than normal. On the other hand, the fruit flies slept more when the research team overproduced PERK signaling in their brains.
“The critical thing we are interested in is: how does sleep evolve and what is the function of sleep?” Nirinjini Naidoo, a research associate professor at the University of Pennsylvania School, said in an interview with Being Patient.
The findings suggest that a possible function of sleep could be to regulate protein synthesis, folding and transportation in response to cellular stress.
Previous experiments also support the team’s theory. Research shows the proteins and toxins are cleared from the brain during sleep.
The researchers believe that further studies examining the link between proteostasis and sleep could uncover new therapeutic strategies for improving sleep quality and reducing the risk of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s.
Chronic sleep and wake disorders affect around 50 to 70 million Americans. Emerging evidence from studies have linked dysfunctional sleep to the risk of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. Scientists found that losing just one night of sleep may increase tau protein, a biomarker associated with Alzheimer’s.
This latest study may also pave the way for future research in brain aging.
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The Bernoulli effect provides that, when a gas such as air flows, its pressure drops. This is the basis for how aircraft wings work: The cross-sectional shape of the wing, called an aerofoil (or airfoil), forces air to follow a longer path over the top of the wing, thereby speeding it up and creating a net upward force called lift.
Figure B.8 illustrates the Bernoulli effect for the case of a reservoir at constant pressure (``mouth pressure'') driving an acoustic tube. Any flow inside the ``mouth'' is neglected. Within the acoustic channel, there is a flow with constant particle velocity . To conserve energy, the pressure within the acoustic channel must drop down to . That is, the flow kinetic energy subtracts from the pressure kinetic energy within the channel.
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Did you know the Celts are not only from Ireland and Scotland? They’re known to have also lived in some unexpected places, such as northern Spain and southern Russia. Here’s a podcast from the BBC on some fascinating Celtic history.
At sundown on April 30, Beltane (pronounced bell’tane) began. So, today is the start summer in the Celtic calendar! We’re in a very powerful and important thin time.
A thin time is a period when the portals between the now and the universal world are more open. Our intuitions are heightened, and you may find that you are more sensitive and empathetic this week. Celts believed that fairies moved more freely during thin times.
That makes it the perfect time to elevate self care!
Seek out deliciousness and delight.
Laugh more. Smile more.
Celebrate the fire – it represents the return of life, energy, transformations, and awakenings.
In honor of Beltane, the beginning of summer, of course: all things fire, I compiled ten ways you can kindle your spirit to live brightly and warmly…even if you’re sick in bed!
10 Ways to Celebrate Beltane
1 / ignite
In honor of the sacred nine, make a list of 9 things that bring you immediate delight so you can embody joy. Turn to your list and have a ready resource.
My nine include: blowing bubbles, a bubble bath, Last Week Tonight, fresh flowers, a playlist of college music, phone call with friend, a historical novel, a warm self-oil massage, and knitting.
2 / dance
Admittedly, I can not dance like I used to. But still, we can all move in rhythm to music and enjoy dancing! Be fearless, spontaneous and silly. Move in whatever way you physically can and use it to express your connection to the earth.
3 / invite
This thin time is a time to set work aside and celebrate life. We gather to laugh and cultivate joy.
Since we can’t have a physical gathering, pivot! Invite your friends to a Zoom call. Break out of that isolation and reach out.
4 / dream
This is a time of hope. Dream differently.
Look for heroes and heroines who can inspire and light your pathway. Who are the people that can make you come alive now? How can you emulate them in your own life now?
5 / grow
Grow something. Grow anything! Water a house plant. Take care of a pet. Really, anything!
Ask yourself: where do I need to allow growth in my life or in myself? What can I unfold and open myself to? What feeds and fertilizes me?
And then, go get more of whatever that is.
6 / nurture
Where are you overextended? Are you getting enough rest? How can you improve your evening routine to support better rest? Do you honor recreation time?
Set aside a day or a half day to play and have fun (regardless of how your body is – adapt as necessary!).
7 / breathe
Fire needs oxygen.
Create the space you need with your breath. Due to the breath’s connection to the nervous system, we can modify our breath to help us calm down, alter our moods, and ride out intense emotions.
Breath also connects us to the source of life within each of us. Honor your breath to celebrate life at the start of summer.
8 / lite
Lite a fire. Or a candle. Or some incense. Or sage. Honor the fire within you – the one that keeps you going, despite anything and everything.
You are the keeper of the flame. Light something special and honor your courage to persevere.
9 / shed
Snakes lay in the sun and shed their skin. Cats, foxes, birds and dogs shed their fur or feathers.
They do this to promote new growth.
Last spring I cleaned my kitchen and shed a lot of unused items. I was inspired by this video, and even managed to clear my counter tops! An impressive feat.
Where can you shed so you can grow? Are there relationships you are ready to shed?
10 / spark
Revive your motivation. What gives you purpose?
As long as we lift the burden of another (even if it’s as simple as being quiet to listen or bearing witness), we have purpose.
How can you connect your spirit to others? Find that spark that still gets you excited. Examine the gift of your life and how can you make it even more meaningful.
So, there you have it! Any or all of these ten things will help kindle your spirit to live brightly and warmly…even if you’re sick in bed!
A Little More on Celtic Fairies
In Celtic times actual fairies were believed to move among us. It was a time to be guarded against fairy mischief.
Caitlín Matthews, a beautiful writer about these ancient traditions, described how the Celts celebrate the beginning of summer this way::
At twilight this evening, May Eve, the great festival of Beltane begins, a great communal celebration that excludes no one from its embrace. Ancient Celtic celebrations involved the kindling of bonfires at this time .” (1)
The fire signifies the beginning of the return of light and a gathering of the community around the fire. Historians discovered classic Beltane fire had to be made of nine different kinds of wood. The wood had to be gathered by men who wore no metal because the metal adversely affected the fairies and deterred their desired presence.
Nine teams of nine married first-born men would light the bonfire and then dance around it in the direction of the sun. As the fire dwindled, the community moved farm animals through it to promote the animals’ fertility. Embers were taken from the communal fire back home to each individual home fire. The community worked together and gave each other fire, emphasizing their reliance on each other.
extra elements of interest ::
A lovely PBS Masterpiece drama about how a community of women supported each other during World War II.
(1) Matthews, Caitlín. The Celtic Spirit : Daily Meditations for the Turning of the Year. New York: HarperCollins, 1998, p. 192.
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Therapy for Young Adults
Young people don’t know what age is, and old people forget what youth was.
The teenage and college years are some of the most confusing and turbulent times of our lives. And yet, the potential benefits of therapy for young adults are often ignored at these pivotal moments.
The Teenage and College Years
Stresses for college-age and teenage kids are plentiful. They are old enough to have developed their own opinions and ideas about the world, but their brains are (literally) still developing. Conflicts among siblings can also become more pronounced, as each seeks to develop their unique identities.
Parenting skills that were once effective have to change to offer appropriate independence, while still providing children with the security and support young adults require. Peer influences and media susceptibility become more pronounced as young people attempt to make decisions about their future careers, romantic lives, friendships, and more.
Positive Therapy for Young Adults
Dr. Scheckner is a licensed family therapist with a positive, open-minded approach to teen and young adult therapy. She can help young people and their parents cross barriers to communication. And she can help young people direct their developing minds in positive ways, helping them to become confident, healthy, and aware as they learn and grow.
Dr. Scheckner Discusses Teen Fighting
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Vatican to dig up graves in search for missing teen
VATICAN CITY, Holy See — The Vatican will dig up two graves Thursday after an anonymous tip-off that they may contain the remains of an Italian teenager who went missing 36 years ago.
Emanuela Orlandi, the daughter of Vatican employee, was last seen leaving a music class aged 15, and theories have circulated for decades about who took her and where her body may lie.
Orlandi’s brother Pietro, who has campaigned tirelessly for the Vatican to open an investigation into her disappearance, will be present when the graves are opened at the Teutonic Cemetery.
The exhumation comes after the family’s lawyer received a tip-off with a picture of an angel-topped grave in the cemetery, and a message which simply read: “Look where the angel is pointing”.
The small, leafy cemetery, located on the original site of the Emperor Nero circus, is usually the last resting place for German-speaking members of Catholic institutions.
Beyond St Peter’s Basilica, in an area off-limits to tourists, neat rows of tombstones lie behind a wrought-iron gate, some shaded by palm trees, others bordered by pink roses.
The tombs that will be opened belong to two princesses, buried in 1836 and 1840.
Dating the bones
The remains found within will be removed and examined on-site by Italian forensic anthropologist Giovanni Arcudi.
He expects to be able to roughly date the bones within about five hours, he said in an interview published by the Vatican on Wednesday.
“The state of conservation of the bones is what will determine the time required.
“Much depends on the environmental conditions, on the microclimate in which they are found, on the humidity, on the presence of infiltrations, on possible actions of microfauna,” he said.
It will be possible to say “whether a bone has been there 50 years or 150 years”.
He expects to be able to determine the gender and whether or not the remains belong to more than one person per tomb.
Arcudi will extract material for DNA analysis, regardless of his initial findings.
“The DNA test will be done in any case, in order to be certain and to exclude definitively and categorically the chance that any remains in the two tombs are attributable to poor Emanuela,” he said.
Results could take up to 60 days, he added.
‘Hoped to find her alive’
“I’ve always hoped she’s alive, and to find her alive,” 60-year-old Pietro Orlandi, whose mother still lives within the Vatican walls, told AFP on Wednesday.
“But if Emanuela is dead and is buried there, it’s right that what has been hidden for so many years comes to light”.
According to some theories widely circulated in Italian media, the teen was snatched by a mobster gang to put pressure on the Vatican to recover a loan.
Another claim often repeated in the press was that she was taken to force the release from prison of Mehmet Ali Agca, the Turk who attempted to assassinate Pope John Paul II in 1981.
The family braced for a possible breakthrough last year, when human remains were found at a Vatican property in Rome.
In 2017, conspiracy specialists were driven into a frenzy by a leaked — but apparently falsified — document, purportedly written by a cardinal and pointing to a Vatican cover-up.
Five years earlier, forensic experts exhuming the tomb of a notorious crime boss at a Vatican church uncovered some 400 boxes of bones.
Enrico De Pedis, head of the Magliana gang, was suspected of involvement in her kidnapping and some speculated the youngster may be buried alongside him — but DNA tests failed to find a match.
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Dabigatran also safe and effective in in real-world patients with atrial fibrillation
Cardiovascular, Bleeding, and Mortality Risks in Elderly Medicare Patients Treated with Dabigatran or Warfarin for Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation
Graham DJ, Reichman ME, Wernecke M, et al.,
Circulation. 2014 Oct 30. pii: CIRCULATIONAHA.114.012061. [Epub ahead of print]
BackgroundThe Randomised evaluation of long-term anticoagulation therapy (RE-LY) trial showed that patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) randomised to the direct thrombin inhibitor dabigatran (150 mg twice daily) had a lower risk of stroke and intracranial haemorrhage than patients randomised to the vitamin K antagonist warfarin. Dabigatran treatment was associated with an increased risk of major gastrointestinal (GI) haemorrhage than warfarin .
Dabigatran has a favourable net clinical benefit when compared with warfarin, but no validated assay exists with which anticoagulation intensity can be monitored, and to date no proven method of rapid reversal of its anticoagulant effect is available [1-3].
AF primarily affects the elderly. The safety profile of dabigatran as seen in controlled trial settings may be different in general practice. This study therefore compared the risk of stroke, major GI and intracranial bleeding, acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and mortality in elderly Medicare beneficiaries with non-valvular AF who initiated warfarin or dabigatran (propensity score match obtained for 67.207 new dabigatran users, dabigatran: 18.205 person-years of on-therapy follow-up time, warfarin: 19.382 person years). This study was performed as part of the SafeRx Project, a joint initiative of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
- 2.715 primary outcome events were observed in the follow-up period (Oct 2010-Dec 2012), including 475 ischaemic strokes, 1628 major bleeding events and 612 AMIs.
- Dabigatran use was associated with reduced risk of stroke (adjHR: 0.80, 95%CI: 0.67-0.96), intracranial haemorrhage (adjHR: 0.34, 95%CI: 0.26-0.46), and mortality (adjHR: 0.86, 95%CI: 0.77-0.96), as compared with warfarin use.
- AMIs or all hospitalised bleeds were seen at similar frequencies in both treatment groups.
- A higher risk of major GI bleedings was seen with dabigatran as compared with warfarin (adjHR: 1.28, 95%CI: 1.14-1.44).
- The absolute incidence of ischaemic stroke, major GI bleeding, intracranial haemorrhage and death were highest during the first 90 days of therapy for both warfarin and dabigatran. HRs did not differ substantially across different time intervals.
- Subgroup analyses showed that risk of major GI bleeds was increased in women of 75 years and older and in men of at least 85 years old, who are treated with dabigatran as compared with warfarin. In younger individuals, no significant difference was seen in GI bleeding risk between warfarin and dabigatran.
- An interaction between age and a mortality benefit of dabigatran compared with warfarin was seen such that women of 85 years or older showed a trend to an increased risk of death.
- Stronger effects were seen with dabigatran 150 mg, as compared with patients treated with 75 mg (~16% of patients), since a dose of 75 mg was only associated with a significantly lower risk of intracranial haemorrhage, as compared with warfarin.
ConclusionThis analysis in a large real-life cohort of elderly people with non-valvular AF confirms a reduced risk of ischaemic stroke, intracranial haemorrhage and mortality with dabigatran 150 mg as compared with warfarin, as previously seen in the RE-LY trial. The increased risk of major GI bleedings associated with dabigatran was also confirmed in this cohort, although this risk seemed restricted to women of 75 years or older, and to men of at least 85 years old. The data suggest that the benefit-risk profile of dabigatran is less favourable for women of 85 years or older.
Real-world dabigatran study simultaneously published in JAMA Intern MedApproximately simultaneously, Hernandez et al. published a study into bleeding risk associated with dabigatran use in real-world clinical practice in JAMA Intern Med, using data of a 5% random sample of Medicare beneficiaries, newly diagnosed with AF between Oct 2010 and Oct 2011 and who initiated dabigatran (n=1302) or warfarin (n=8102). Follow-up was until Dec 2011.
This study found that dabigatran was associated with a higher risk of any bleeding (HR: 1.30, 95%CI: 1.20-1.41), for major bleeding (HR: 1.58, 95%CI: 1.36-1.83) and GI bleeding (HR: 1.85, 95%CI: 1.64-2.07). Risk of intracranial bleeding was lower with dabigatran as compared with warfarin (HR: 0.32, 95%CI: 0.20-0.50). All subgroups analysed (>75 years old, African Americans, those with chronic kidney disease and those with more than 7 concomitant comorbidities) showed an increased risk of major bleeding and GI bleeding.
These data on GI and intracranial bleeding are consistent with RE-LY trial, but conflict with the Mini-Sentinel analysis from the FDA in 2012, about which the authors note that the FDA failed to adjust for differences in patient characteristics. They write that not adjusting would bias the results. The authors conclude that dabigatran should be prescribed with caution, especially in high-risk patients.
In a press release Boehringer Ingelheim reacts to the publication of both studies, and the difference between their respective results. They point out that the FDA analysis (Graham et al., Circulation) studied a much larger population (over 67.000 dabigatran users vs 1.302), and with longer follow-up than the analysis by Hernandez, published in JAMA Intern Med. Based on the Medicare analyses of the FDA they are therefore confident that the positive safety- and efficacy profile of dabigatran as seen in the RE-LY trial is also achieved in real-world clinical practice.
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1. Connolly SJ, Ezekowitz MD, Yusuf S, et al., and the RE-LY Steering Committee and Investigators. Dabigatran versus warfarin in patients with atrial fibrillation. N Engl J Med. 2009;161:1139-1151.
2. Product label for Pradaxa (dabigatran etexilate mesylate). Available at:
http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2012/022512s011lbl.pdf. Accessed July 3, 2012.
3. Bauer KA. Reversal of antithrombotic agents. Am J Hematol. 2012;87:S119-S126.
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We’ve all seen our children’s eyes light up when they receive praise for a job well done, and though we may deny it, us grown-ups are just the same. Like our children, we enjoy a thoughtful thank you or kindly gesture of appreciation and recognition. It makes us feel good and more likely to contribute again or even take on a bigger role.
Say ‘thank you’ often
The easiest way to make volunteers feel appreciated is to say ‘thank you’ as often as possible. Thank them during a conversation, on emails or on WhatsApp groups. If someone goes the extra mile, thank them specifically for what they did.
Say it with words
Sending a universal ‘thank you’ ensures no volunteers are left out. The PTA mailing list, school newsletter, and social media channels, are ideal places to express your gratitude. If you’re thanking people who helped at an event, provide details of how much it raised and how you intend to spend the funds – it makes a difference for volunteers to understand how their contribution will benefit the school. Celebrate International Volunteer Day on 5 December by highlighting the contribution your volunteers make.
Make a thank you video
For the more tech-savvy amongst you, how about making a video? Ask the children and staff to film themselves sending messages of thanks to the volunteers. Then edit the footage together to share on social media. A gesture like this will go a long way in retaining helpers.
Send a card
For more impact, send hand-written thank you cards. Thanking volunteers for the tasks they completed comes across as thoughtful and genuine. For a heartwarming gesture that’s less time-consuming for the committee, ask if the children can write thank you cards or work together on a giant poster to pin up at the school. As the pupils are the beneficiaries of your fundraising efforts, a thank you from them is especially meaningful.
Present them with a certificate
We’re all praise junkies here at PTA+, so we’ve created a Certificate of Appreciation for you to present to your hard-working PTA volunteers. Use it to let them know how much you value their help.
- Download an editable Certificate of Appreciation
Run a volunteer event
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By Robertson L. Whiteside
So often the announcement runs about as follows: “We are anxious to secure a preacher. He must be a good mixer, and ” But no matter about the rest. Anything else is of secondary importance, whether the call comes from Bat Creek or from Progressive Hollow. No others need apply.
What is a good mixer? Can’t define the term? No matter; every one knows a good mixer when he sees him in action. A person may be courteous and in every sense a gentleman without being a “good mixer.”
The Bible gives us an account of one good mixer, only that is not what the historian calls him. This man, the son of the favorite king of Israel, had led a rather wayward life. He was selfish, devoid of sympathy for others, and without interest in their welfare. He killed his brother Amnon, and fled to Geshur, where he remained in exile three years. David finally brought him back. Now this man Absalom was more than a good mixer; for “in all Israel there was none to be so much praised as Absalom for his beauty: from the sole of his foot even to the crown of his head there was no blemish in him” (2 Sam. 14:25).
Absalom had a big selfish purpose to accomplish. He set his heart on dethroning God’s anointed king, his own father, that he might obtain the kingdom for himself, even if he must murder his own father to accomplish his purpose. But he could never do this without first winning the people. He knew the value and utility of being a good mixer. He formulated a plan. “And Absalom rose up early, and stood beside the way of the gate: and it was so, that when any man came nigh to him to do him obeisance, he put forth his hand, and took him, and kissed him. And on this manner did Absalom to all Israel that came to the king for judgment: so Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel” (2 Sam. 15:16).
Of course he kept his purposes in the dark, while by the arts of flattery and deceit he was working himself into the good graces of the people. He made them believe he was so kind, so sympathetic, so unselfish – such a good man! When they came to believe him to be the best man in the kingdom, they were then ready to support him in a move to gain the throne, even if God’s king and his own father must be murdered to accomplish the purpose. Thus Absalom, the finest-looking man in the kingdom, was also the best mixer in Israel, and – the basest scoundrel!
But is it not strange that a man could be so selfish and base, and yet be the most idolized man in the kingdom? It is not strange that he practiced the arts of flattery and became a good mixer. That was a part of the game, without which he could have made no headway. But the people love to be flattered, and they love a good mixer; and Absalom knew it. In that line he was an artist. I never read a call for a good mixer without thinking of Absalom; and if he were living, I would recommend him for the place. And would he not make a great showing as a modern pastor, or “located minister”? He was such a fine-looking man, so entertaining, seemingly so unselfishly interested in every one’s welfare, that he would have captured the whole town or city. And had he discovered that the elders were growing suspicious of him, how easily he could have stirred up his enthusiastic supporters, deposed the old elders, and appointed some who would retain him as their preacher and be thoroughly submissive to him.
Be courteous, of course – truly, genuinely, sincerely courteous. If a man loves God and man, neither bigotry, impudence, self-will, nor any of the other unbecoming traits of character will find a place in his heart. He will be considerate and forbearing, gentle and forgiving, kind and sympathetic, toward all, rich and poor. But genuine love will prompt one, when occasion demands, to do a thing that, under ordinary circumstances, would not seem courteous. To rescue a child from immediate danger may require you to snatch him in a way that under ordinary conditions would seem extremely rude. And to rescue a man from sin may require you to rebuke him in such way as to destroy your reputation for being a good mixer; but genuine love, true courtesy, requires it. A physician will not flatter one concerning his prospects for a long life and good health, when he knows that a serious operation is the only means of prolonging his life; only a quack would console him into the idea that he needed only mild treatment.
Some people are naturally more demonstrative than others. Extreme friendliness seems to be a part of their nature. It is not strained and professional. They have the fluidity of spirit that mixes in easily with others; and, for that reason, they cannot be leaders. A good mixer mixes easily and gracefully with his surroundings, and catches the spirit of the crowd. How can one possessing such fluidity of spirit lead others? He is more likely to be affected by them. As Brother D. Lipscomb said: “A good mixer is easily mixed.” You would have to change human nature for it to be otherwise. But it is certainly no sin to be naturally a good mixer, though this trait so highly prized by some may really be a liability instead of an asset. Neither is it wrong to cultivate a friendly, sympathetic disposition. In fact love for man creates sympathy and a desire to be helpful. If genuine love masters a man, he will be kind and courteous to all, neither fawning on the rich nor patronizing toward the poor, recognizing that all are God’s creatures upon whom is engraven or may be engraven the image of the divine nature. This is the true courtesy.
But let us not forget that courtesy may be put on as a cloak. There is such a thing as professional courtesy. What may be genuine fruit in one may be merely artificial trimmings in another. And here is the danger. The preacher who is a good mixer is in demand. Seeing this, a young preacher may cultivate it as an ornament, as a means of making a success in his calling. Hence, he flatters that he may please, and seems interested when he is not, because both contribute to his success. He shakes hands with everybody in his own meetings; but when he attends another’s meeting, he does not. Thus he makes courtesy a professional matter. Such a course is rotting to character and makes one the basest of hypocrites.
Flattery, an essential trait of the professional good mixer, is insincere praise, and is a product of selfishness. No one ever flattered another for the other’s benefit, but for his own. Hence, David classes the flatterer among his enemies (see Psa. 5:8,9). And no wonder for the flatterer seeks to use others for his own selfish ends. I like true courtesy; but when a new acquaintance is too sweet to me, I wonder what he is priming me up for.
Flattery is an evil, a great sin, and is severely condemned in the Bible. And yet a young preacher said: “People like flattery and being bragged on, and I am going to give it to them. ” All such should read and ponder the following: “Help, Jehovah; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among the children of men. They speak falsehood every one with his neighbor: with flattering lip, and with a double heart, do they speak. Jehovah will cut off all flattering lips, the tongue that speaketh great things” (Psa. 12:1-3). “A flattering mouth worketh ruin” (Prov. 26:28). “And in his place shall stand up a contemptible person, to whom they had not given the honor of the kingdom: but he shall come in time of security, and shall obtain the kingdom by flatteries” (Dan. 11:21). “And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he pervert by flatteries; but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits” (verse 32). Rather than be a contemptible flatterer, let us follow the example of Paul: “For neither at any time were we found using words of flattery, as ye know nor a cloak of covetousness” (1 Thess. 2:5).
– Reprinted from Doctrinal Discourses, pp. 35-40.
Guardian of Truth XXXII: 14, pp. 418-439
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There is a very beautiful verse in Surat Al-Baqarah that I wanted to comment on today.
It is verse 185, where Allah (SWT) says:
…Allah intends for you ease and does not intend for you hardship… (2:185)
This verse is one of the over-arching, over-riding principles of our religion.
The Quran mentions this point in half a dozen verses, and our Prophet (peace be upon him) explicitly stated it.
1- In Surat Al-Ma’idah, Allah (SWT) says:
“…Allah does not intend to make difficulty for you…” (5:6)
So Allah wants to make things easy, He does not want to place difficulty.
2- In Surat Al-A’raf, (in verse 7:157), we read that the prophet, peace be upon him, has been sent so that he commands people to good and he forbids them what is evil.
And eventually He says that the Prophet (peace be upon him) removes the burdens and removes the chains that were on them.
So the Quran has come, and the Sunnah has come, to remove the chains, to make us free to make us easier.
3- In Surat Al-Hajj, Allah (SWT) says:
…He has chosen you and has not placed upon you in the religion any difficulty… (22:78)
4- In Surat Al-Baqarah, we read:
Allah does not charge a soul except [with that within] its capacity… (2:286)
5- In Surat Al-Nisaa’, Allah (SWT) says:
And Allah wants to lighten for you [your difficulties]… (4:28)
This Religion is Easy
And the Quran goes on and on about the ease of this religion…
And that is why one of the five main principles of Islamic fiqh is difficulty begets ease.
So the more difficult things become, the more easy the Shari’ah becomes.
If you can’t pray standing up, pray sitting down.
If you cannot fast when you are sick, don’t fast on those days…
And a million and one examples coming from the Shari’ah.
The prophet (peace be upon him) mentions in so many hadiths about the ease of this religion.
The most blessed of your religion is the easiest of it.
And Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her) said that:
The Prophet never had two choices except that he chose the easier of them, as long as the Shari’ah was not infringed, and there was no haram done.
Someone may say, how can the religion be easy when we have to wake up for fajr, and that is difficult?
When we have to fast in the summer months, and that is painful?
How can the religion be easy when we are depriving ourselves from 16-17 hours of eating and drinking in the month of June?
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And the response is there are two types of difficulty.
The first category is that which is uncomfortable, but bearable.
It’s awkward but it is not something that is beyond reason…
That type of burden is a test from Allah, to sift the good from the bad.
And that is something that the Shari’ah might have partially.
However, even if it has it, the rewards that come are more than the difficulties you put in.
The ease that will come from these minor difficulties will be much more than the pain that you put in.
And a simple example is that today was our first day of fast, and I know you would tell me it was amazingly easy. How did that happen?
Because Allah said:
Allah does not intend to make difficulty for you
The second category of difficulty, is that which is unbearable and unreasonable.
It is this category that the Quran has negated. It does not exist in Islam.
There is no pain or suffering that comes as a result of the religion that is unbearable…
Don’t Go to Extremes
In a beautiful hadith, the Prophet (peace be upon him) said:
This religion is ease. And no one will make the religion more difficult except that the religion will win over him.
You can’t beat the religion.
If you become fanatic, if you become overly-religious beyond what the Shari’ah wants you, if you make the halal haram, if you think you can do more than what the Prophet (peace be upon him) did, that fanaticism will destroy you…
So the prophet warned against extremism and fanaticism…
be firm, be moderate and be sincere.
Keep on doing what you can according to your level and you will get to the destination…
This religion is easy … No difficulty is in it…
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Sahlah is a muslim Girl name. The name is originated from ‘Arabic’ origin. The baby name Sahlah means “Easy”.
Origin of the name is: “Arabic”
Sahlah is a Girl name.
The pronunciation of the name is: “SU H + LU”
Sahlah Name Meaning:
Sahlah is a Muslim Girl name. It means “gentle”, “lenient”.
It is a Muslim baby name.
Variations or similar name:
sahla , sahlah , saila , sailee , saili , sailu , salha , salwa , salwah , sayalee , sayali , sayli , sulay , zala , zeel , zoyel , zuella , zuly
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The Modi Government has stopped issuing advertisements in major newspapers such as the Times of India, The Hindu, Economic Times, The Telegraph and Ananda Bazar Patrika(ABP) and the reason is believed to be the very negative reporting against the Government as well as against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Central Government’s advertisements in The Hindu stopped in March after the Rafale deal illegalities series. Advertisements in Sameer-Vineet Jain brothers-owned The Times Group stopped from June onwards.
This ban also covers Jain brother’s TV channels Times Now and Mirror Now, which cleverly take diametrically opposite positions in covering news. Insiders say, the entire Times Group faced the wrath of the Govt. for publishing a campaign-like series of reports against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Lok Sabha election campaign accusing him of violating the Model Code of Conduct. Many Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders feel this was a Congress-supported ploy to file complaints with the Election Commission against Modi.
As per the industry statistics, Time of India Group is getting an average of more than Rs.15 crores/ month from Central Government’s advertisements and The Hindu is getting around Rs.4crores/ month on an average basis.
Though these big media houses kept silent, the Congress party raised the issue in Lok Sabha on Wednesday. Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha raised the issue by accusing Modi Government of indulging in undemocratic and megalomaniac style and trying to suppress freedom of the press.
He accused that the Directorate of Advertising and Visual Publicity (DAVP), the Central Government’s advertising releasing nodal agency was asked to stop issuing advertisements to these big media houses such as The Hindu, The Times Group etc for their critical reports. “The undemocratic and megalomaniac style of stopping Government advertisements is a message to the media from this Government to toe its line. Rafale deal was engulfed in controversies, favouritism and corruption. The Hindu newspaper exposed it. The Times of India exposed the violation of Model Code of Conduct by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Telegraph and ABP were critical of the Prime Minister. This is a democratic country and the freedom of expression and freedom of press are so much important that everybody must stand up to protect these basic rights,” he accused Modi Government.
As per the industry statistics, Times of India Group is getting an average of more than Rs.15 crores/ month from Central Government’s advertisements and The Hindu is getting around Rs.4crores/ month on an average basis. It is heard that The Times Group’s Managing Director Vineet Jain is trying to get an appointment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to sort out this issue, which hits the revenue of his firm.
- Days after the mediation process with the Maran family, SpiceJet and Credit Suisse AG tell SC they resolved a financial dispute of USD 24 million - August 19, 2022
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What is a retention level in insurance?
What is a Retention Limit? A retention limit is similar to an insurance deductible dollar amount. Members select a retention limit, with a corresponding premium rate, for each calendar year. The Association reimburses members for all statutory workers’ compensation loss payments in excess of the chosen retention limit.
What is a retained limit in insurance?
A retention, or self- insured retention (SIR), sometimes known as a “retained limit,” is a feature of an insurance pol- icy under which an initial portion of cov- ered risk is borne by the policyholder, not the insurer.
What is the difference between a deductible and a retention?
The answer to the question what’s the difference between a deductible and a self insured retention is that deductibles reduce the amount of insurance available whereas a self insured retention is applied and the limit of insurance is fully available above that amount.
What does aggregate retention mean in insurance?
Retention of risk by the policyholder or cedant, calculated by reference to the total of claims to be retained. Serves as an additional retention kept by the ceding company of losses that are otherwise recoverable from the reinsurer.
How does a retention work in insurance?
Insurance retention means that you, as an insured company, will be responsible for paying claims against you up to a certain dollar amount. For claims that go beyond that dollar amount, the insurance company handles the claims.
What is a retention limit?
Definition: The maximum amount of risk retained by an insurer per life is called retention. Beyond that, the insurer cedes the excess risk to a reinsurer. The point beyond which the insurer cedes the risk to the reinsurer is called retention limit.
What does retention amount mean?
Retention is a percentage (often 5%) of the amount certified as due to the contractor on an interim certificate, that is deducted from the amount due and retained by the client. The purpose of retention is to ensure that the contractor properly completes the activities required of them under the contract.
What is cash retention limit?
Cash retention limit is the amount of money a bank certain branch can keep overnight in order to carry on the morning day to day operations. This limit is only decided in the main branch of all banks usually by the higher management.
How does retention work in insurance?
What is a retention deductible?
Deductibles and self-insured retentions (SIR) are commonly seen on many types of a liability insurance policies. Insurers are willing to lower premiums on policies which have deductibles/SIRs in place because you, as the insured, have more skin in the game and will pay for a portion of your own losses.
What are examples of risk retention?
An insurance deductible is a common example of risk retention to save money, since a deductible is a limited risk that can save money on insurance premiums for larger risks. Businesses actively retain many risks — what is commonly called self-insurance — because of the cost or unavailability of commercial insurance.
When do you need to use grade retention?
Grade Retention: Department of Defense (DoD) agencies must provide grade retention to a General Schedule (GS) or Federal Wage System (FWS) employee who moves from a position under a covered pay system to a lower-graded position under a covered pay system as a result of reduction in force
How to determine basic pay under grade retention?
Determine the employee’s rate of basic pay under grade retention as follows: Step A: Compare the representative rates of the WG and GS grades to determine whether the GS grade is equal to, higher than, or lower than the WG grade. WG-9, step 2 (Baltimore wage schedule) = $25.48 per hour.
What is the definition of retention in insurance?
(1) Assumption of risk of loss by means of noninsurance, self-insurance, or deductibles. Retention can be intentional or, when exposures are not identified, unintentional. (2) In reinsurance, the net amount of risk the ceding company keeps for its own account.
When does pay retention exceed the retained rate?
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Teachers can choose to award students with Awards in Brightspace. An award is a way to reward students for a skill that is not assessed, but useful and desired. Teachers can also use awards to reward a student for a certain score. This way the awards can be a motivation to learn a lot, display specific behavior or develop a certain skill. An award usually consists of a badge with a description of the obtained skill or behavior displayed.
- Navigate to Administration in the navbar of your course.
- Click Awards.
My Awards and ePortfolio
You will navigate to the My Awards tab. On this page you will see all of the awards that have been awarded to you by teachers.
- Select Include awards from other courses if you want to see all of the awards you have obtained in all of your courses. If you do not select this option, you will only see the awards you have obtained in the course you are currently viewing.
- Below Badges you will see the awards you have obtained, with the name of the award and the course in which you obtained the award. Click Share to place an award in your ePortfolio.
- Click on the name of the award to see additional information.
A pop-up window will appear, containing:
- the title of the award;
- a description containing information about the award;
- the name of the course (Course Name);
- a possible expiration date (Expiry Date);
- who has issued the award (Issuer). Note that most teachers will not enter a specific name or course here, because if they don't they can use the award in multiple courses.
- The proof for obtaining the award (Evidence).
Click Close to return to My Awards or click Print to print the information.
View Available Awards
- Click View Available Awards (second tab) to see all awards you could obtain.
- You will see a list of all of the awards a teacher could give you. Awards with a check mark have been previously obtained.
- Select Show all available awards to see all awards you could obtain in all your courses.
You will receive a Subscription Alert once you are awarded an award. Click on the notification to navigate to Awards.
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NJ needs more community resources, less police engagement, report says
Were it not for a 17-year-old witness recording video on her cell phone, the world might not have had as clear of a picture of the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis in May 2020.
A call for the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General to issue a statewide First Amendment policy on police interactions with recording bystanders is just one of the "deep investments" recommended in "Refunding Communities: A Pathway Forward to Real Public Safety," a report released last week by the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice.
Associate counsel Brooke Lewis said an annual $115 billion nationwide police budget takes away from other community resources, so while New Jersey still needs to focus on accountable policing, preventing the need to involve law enforcement in certain situations in the first place may be a more effective strategy.
"To create real public safety, we're calling on New Jersey to refund communities through investing in both community responders and community resources," Lewis said. "Communities all over the country, including here in New Jersey, want to rethink public safety, and I think it's clear that we agree that police are called to respond to situations that are likely better handled by other professionals."
Of particular concern, Lewis said people with severe mental illness are 16 times more likely to be killed in a police encounter, so behavioral health pilot programs like ones she said have had success in New York, Colorado, and Oregon are being encouraged.
All that goes hand in hand, she said, with an increased commitment to affordable and available housing.
"People experiencing behavioral health challenges can struggle to find stable housing, which then leaves them exposed to repeated contact with law enforcement and the criminal justice system," Lewis said.
Grassroots groups like the Newark Community Street Team, Paterson Healing Collective, and Jersey City Anti-Violence Coalition are addressing some of these issues, according to Lewis, but she said further legislation akin to that which recently allotted for restorative justice hubs in several New Jersey cities needs to be passed, and funded.
"We certainly get examples for ways that have been successful in other places on how to do that, but at the end of the day, it's got to start with the community and what works for each individual community," Lewis said.
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What follows shall be express as a result of it’s about expletives; it could additionally appear offensive, as a result of it’s about how phrases have turn out to be so.
I stumbled upon this query as a historic advisor for a brand new drama set within the Sixteenth century, when I wanted to evaluate whether or not sure curse phrases within the script would have been acquainted to the Tudors. The revelation – given away within the title of Melissa Mohr’s fantastic guide Holy Sh*t – is that each one swear phrases concern what’s sacred or what’s scatological. Within the Center Ages, the worst phrases had been about what was holy; by the 18th century they had been about bodily capabilities. The Sixteenth century was a interval when what was thought of obscene was in flux.
Probably the most offensive phrases nonetheless used God’s identify: God’s blood, God’s wounds, God’s bones, dying, flesh, foot, coronary heart, arms, nails, physique, sides, guts, tongue, eyes. A statute of 1606 forbade the usage of phrases that ‘iestingly or prophanely’ spoke the identify of God in performs. Rattling and hell had been early fashionable variations of such blasphemous oaths (bloody got here later), as had been the euphemistic asseverations, gad, gog and egad.
Many phrases we take into account, at greatest, crude had been medieval common-or-garden phrases of description – arse, shit, fart, bollocks, prick, piss, turd – and weren’t thought of obscene. To say ‘I’m going to piss’ was the equal of claiming ‘I’m going to wee’ right this moment and was politer than the brand new Sixteenth-century vulgarity, ‘I’m going to take a leak’. Placing physique components or merchandise the place they shouldn’t usually be created delightfully defiant phrases similar to ‘turd in your enamel’, which seems within the 1509 compendium of the Oxford don John Stanbridge. Non-literal makes use of of those phrases – which is what tends to be required for swearing – like ‘take the piss’, ‘on the piss’, ‘piss off’ – all appear to be Twentieth-century thrives. For the latter, the Tudors would have substituted one thing diabolical – ‘the satan rot thee’ – or epidemiological – ‘a pox on you’.
However the scatological was beginning to turn out to be obscene. Sard, swive and fuck had been all barely impolite phrases for sexual activity. An early recorded use of the f-word was a bit of marginalia by an nameless monk writing in 1528 in a manuscript copy of Cicero’s De officiis (a treatise on ethical philosophy). The inscription reads: ‘O d fuckin Abbot’. On condition that the usage of the f-word as an intensifier didn’t catch on for an additional three centuries, that is doubtless a punchy touch upon the abbot’s immoral behaviour.
Frig and jape had been additionally on the cusp of offensiveness. Randle Cotgrave’s 1611 French-English dictionary interprets the French fringue as ‘to lecher or lasciviously frig with the tail’ (tail was a euphemism for penis). Cunt was additionally beginning to transfer from being probably the most direct phrase to explain part of the anatomy into obscenity. Shakespeare makes jokes in Hamlet about ‘nation issues’ by which he clearly means (as the following line says) what ‘lie[s] between maids’ legs’. Bugger remained a non-explicit phrase for anal intercourse.
At present many of those phrases have an admirable grammatical flexibility for which the Tudors had no clear substitute. For a phrase to specific unlucky circumstances that appear unimaginable to beat (‘we’re fucked’), the Historic Thesaurus of English tells us that they’d have proclaimed themselves to be ‘in scorching water’ (first use 1537), ‘in a pickle’ (1562), ‘in straits’ (1565) or, in probably the most excessive predicament, at one’s ‘utter shift’ (c.1604). To ‘fuck up’ or spoil one thing, they’d have used ‘to bodge’ or ‘to botch’. To say one thing was codswallop, baloney, bollocks, they’d have gone with trumpery, baggage, garbage or the fantastic reduplicating phrases that seem within the 1570s and 80s: flim-flam, fiddle-faddle, or fible-fable.
However, holy phrases apart, in the event you actually needed to offend somebody within the Sixteenth century, you’d name them a whore, knave, thief, harlot, cuckold, or false. They nonetheless cared extra about a popularity for behaving badly than tips on how to describe the behaviour itself.
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To ensure that the maximum amount of detail in your painting is exported, be sure to set the appropriate canvas resolution at the very beginning. For example, when using Ambient Design’s ArtRage app, you have the choice of increasing the canvas size to a maximum of 2048-by-2048 pixels—double the native iPad display resolution.
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Maia Lehr Sacks is reinventing the ancient art of origami paper folding, and introducing it to new audiences as an independent art form.
To some, the word origami might conjure up images of boring rainy days spent at home, paging through complex instructional booklets to get the hang of transforming a flat piece of paper into intricate origami cranes, flowers and other origami designs.
Johannesburg-based maker Maia Lehr Sacks is shaking up the world of origami art and expanding it beyond the outdated associations this practice sometimes carries.
She is the daughter of renowned ceramicist and fabric artist Kim Sacks, who owns a gallery and exhibition space in Johannesburg. Her father, Cornelius Lehr, is a clock maker, so perhaps it’s not surprising that creativity runs deep in her blood.
“Both my parents are creative people, so we were always encouraged to be creative.”
Maia Lehr Sacks
The paper folding process
Days spent behind a stuffy school desk were what initially inspired Lehr Sacks to express her creativity through experiments with paper folding. Her beautiful paper origami nautilus shapes were the first physical manifestations of this process.
For Lehr Sacks, the material, tactile engagement with the paper, and the unexpected and interesting outcomes of the creative process of paper folding are what is so rewarding. She takes time to focus on the activity of paper origami art as a source of healing and an end in and of itself.
“I like to think of myself as a maker who does lots of things.”
Maia Lehr Sacks
A cathartic exercise
She is careful to avoid using the word meditation to describe the time-consuming, focused procedure of paper folding to make a three-dimensional shape out of a flat, two-dimensional piece of paper. For Lehr Sacks, origami art is cathartic; an expression of her imagination and personality. It’s also a way for her, as she puts it, to “adapt traditional techniques into more contemporary experimental forms”.
The last two years have seen many of us recalibrating and taking time to reassess what’s important and worth focusing on. Lehr Sacks’ origami designs and the slow, rhythmic process of creating them are a part of this very necessary experience; a soothing balm that calms and centres the soul.
See her work for yourself
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Somewhat similar to a club, a mace is a bludgeoning melee weapon on a haft of approximately five feet. The head is studded with iron spikes.
Related term(s): Melee Weapon; Haft; Flail; Maul; War Hammer
Last modified: 07.05.05
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After receiving positive feedback on how 'Related Articles' helped people determine whether the news they are reading is misleading or false, Facebook has now rolled out the feature more broadly.
According to a report in TechCrunch on Friday, the feature is rolling out in the US, Germany, France and the Netherlands, because Facebook already has partner fact checkers in those countries.
"It might take a while to reach other locations, depending on how quickly Facebook can cut deals with local fact checkers worldwide," the report added.
'Related Articles' was launched in 2013 to help people discover new articles they may find interesting about the same topic.
These articles appear in News Feed after people read an article.
Earlier this year, Facebook added articles in this section that provided people easier access to additional perspectives and information, including articles by third-party fact checkers.
In a blog post, Facebook on Thursday said it will start using updated machine learning to detect more potential hoaxes to send to third-party fact checkers.
"If an article has been reviewed by fact checkers, we may show the fact checking stories below the original post. In addition to seeing which stories are disputed by third-party fact checkers, people want more context to make informed decisions about what they read and share," Facebook said.
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A spectre is haunting Europe: the spectre of bankruptcy. At the centre of the European debt crisis is Greece, whose government and investors owe US$130 billion to European banks. Ireland, Portugal and Spain have public and private loans of US$463 billion, US$194 billion and US$642 billion respectively to European banks. Additionally, hundreds of billions of dollars of insurance on these loans was sold by US and UK banks.
European bankers and governments are fearful that these countries are likely to follow a similar cycle to Greece. Defaults across them would bring the world financial system to a halt. The Lehman Brothers’ losses were US$631 billion in total. A default by Greece on its loans could create a domino effect in the European banking sector, creating a potentially deeper recession than that which followed Lehman’s collapse in 2008.
Saving first class
Italy’s finance minister, Giulio Tremonti, addressing the country’s Senate on July 18, expressed the fear that has gripped European financial markets. “There should be no illusions about who will be saved”, he said. “Like on the Titanic, the first-class passengers won’t be able to save themselves.”
Italy, the third largest economy in the euro zone, now has a public debt of more than US$1.5 trillion, or 120% of its GDP. Tremonti is determined to make sure that it is the third-class passengers – working people – who foot the bill. Declaring “Either we move forward or we go down”, Tremonti proposed a four-year austerity plan to reduce Italy’s budget deficit to 0.2% of GDP by 2014, from 4.6% last year. A cut of nearly nearly €48 billion ($A63.4 billion) from state spending is planned through cuts to subsidies to regions, new charges for health services and a freeze on public sector salaries and hiring, as well as a new round of privatisations of local utilities starting in 2013.
Italy’s austerity plan follows a new savage round of austerity measures passed by the Greek parliament on July 2, aimed at securing more European Union and International Monetary Fund loans, following the failure of harsh austerity measures imposed a year ago to reduce Greece’s enormous public debt.
On June 29, the Washington Post reported, “The emergency loans expected to be made available to Greece will pay its bills for perhaps only two more months”. The fear of a Greek government default and spiralling interest rates for loans for other heavily indebted European countries have spread panic among investors across the euro zone.
On July 5, Moody’s Investor Services downgraded Portugal’s debt rating to “junk” status. A week later Ireland’s rating was similarly downgraded. At the same time, a combined assault by hedge funds and rating agencies forced up the interest rate on Italian government bonds, prompting a new panic over Italy’s debt. In Britain (which remains outside the euro zone), public debt stands at nearly US$1 trillion, or almost half of the country’s GDP.
Seeking to avert the panic created by the prospect of a Greek default, European finance ministers met in Brussels on July 21 to iron out a repackaging of the debt with lower interest rates over longer periods. However, this new package is simply a shuffling of the deck chairs; it cannot mask the fact that the Greek ruling class is unable to pay its bills. The pact between EU leaders, which extends the terms of the country’s loans and reduces interest rates, is considered by many economists to be a default, if an “orderly” one.
Austerity measures in Greece, Spain, Portugal and Ireland have come thick and fast since the 2008 capitalist economic crisis brought a sudden halt to an economic boom. Between 2000 and 2007, the Greek economy grew at an annual rate of 4.2%. During the boom years, European banks were happy to lend money. But, after the 2008 collapse of Lehman Brothers, credit dried up and interest rates soared. In two of Greece’s largest industries – tourism and shipping – revenues fell by 15% in 2009.
In late 2009 the newly elected social-democratic PASOK (Panhellenic Socialist Movement) government announced that the 2009 budget deficit was around 13.6% of GDP. This had been hidden by the conservative New Democracy government, which had claimed that the deficit was just 6-8% of GDP.
Successive Greek governments had hidden the total debt, with the use of credit derivatives and the help of Goldman Sachs. This was done to allow Greece to be admitted to the euro zone, the economic and monetary union of 16 European Union states that have adopted the euro as their currency. Under the Maastricht treaty, strict criteria were set for admission to the zone, including limits on the ratio of government debt and deficits to GDP, as well as limits on interest and inflation rates in relation to other euro zone economies.
In the wake of the debt revelation, Greece’s credit rating was downgraded. Bond markets either refused to roll over Greek government debt or demanded higher interest rates for new loans. On April 27 last year, the Greek rating reached “junk” status. The credit rating agencies that designated Greek government bonds as “junk” are the same ones that gave triple-A ratings to billions of dollars in US sub-prime mortgage securities.
Bailout = austerity
The PASOK government requested an EU-IMF bailout package in order to avoid default. The EU and IMF agreed to provide €110 billion (US$150 billion) in emergency loans, the biggest bailout in history. But the price for Greek working people was harsh. Austerity measures passed by the parliament on May 6 last year included steep tax increases, a three-year freeze on public sector wage increases (and cuts to bonuses), an increase of the retirement age for public sector workers from 61 to 65, reduction of state-owned companies from 6000 to 2000 and across-the-board increases in value added tax. Publicly owned transport and energy utilities would be privatised.
PM George Papandreou told parliament that the cuts were part of a fundamental restructuring of the economy. “The emergency measures are the condition for us to regain our credibility and … make the big changes that were delayed for years”, he declared.
The same rhetoric has been employed by politicians in Ireland and Portugal. Ireland has met targets set for its €85 billion bailout from the EU and IMF last November, but another bailout looks unavoidable. “Ireland is a cork bobbing on a very turbulent ocean at present”, finance minister Michael Noonan said on state television on July 12.
In Portugal, newly elected Social Democrat Prime Minister Pedro Passos Coelho has begun implementing savage austerity measures as a condition of the country’s €78 billion bailout. In Spain too, the Zapatero government has imposed austerity worth €15 billion as a condition of European bank loans. In each case, public sector wages, jobs and social services have been cut and access to pensions reduced.
Politicians and bankers would have us believe that Greece’s debts are a result of the laziness of Greek workers and too much spending on welfare. But, according to a poll published by the Groningen Growth & Development Centre, between 1995 and 2005, the Greek workforce worked the most hours of any European nation, an average of 1900 hours per year, followed by Spanish workers (1800 hours). Among OECD countries, average working hours in Greece are surpassed only by South Korea, according to a 2008 article in Forbes magazine.
Last year’s austerity measures have accelerated the collapse of the Greek economy. Between March 2010 and March 2011, industrial production declined by 8%. Building construction declined by 73.1% between January 2010 and January 2011. Retail sales declined 9% between February 2010 and February 2011. Unemployment continues to skyrocket. More than 800,000 Greek workers (16% of the workforce) are unemployed. Youth unemployment is estimated at 36%.
In June, Standard and Poors lowered Greek sovereign debt to a CCC rating, the lowest in the world. In response, the government announced a further round of austerity to secure yet more bailout money from the IMF and European Central Bank. Among the measures passed by the parliament on July 2, in response to EU demands, were a 10% cut in public spending, a one-third cut in the public wages bill and further privatisation.
In response, the streets of Athens and other cities were filled for weeks with angry demonstrations. The two major union federations called first a 24-hour strike and then a 48-hour strike. In the midst of the crisis, Papandreou proposed a national unity government to New Democracy, the conservative opposition. The offer was rebuffed, New Democracy hoping to keep its electoral support intact until it wins government in its own right and continues Papandreou’s austerity.
These measures may yet prove a dead letter as the public grows angrier at politicians’ failure to stem the crisis. Both PASOK and New Democracy see acceptance of the dictates of their EU masters as the only option. Exit from the euro zone might mean a worthless currency, soaring inflation, a collapse of investment and massive unemployment. Whether inside or outside the euro zone, the future for capitalist Greece looks grim.
The austerity plans pushed in Greece and other European countries closely resemble the “structural adjustment programs” pushed by the IMF in Latin America, Africa and Asia during the 1980s and 1990s. These plans demanded the privatisation of land and public enterprises, cutting social services and the reduction of living standards by slashing government employment and lowering public and private sector wages. The beneficiaries were the capitalists perched at the topic of the economic pyramid.
Such policies typically required brutal repression, similar to that meted out by riot police on the streets of Athens. When police forces proved incapable of suppressing powerful social movements, the facade of democracy was removed and military regimes were established, often with the help of US military intervention.
Over the last decade, Latin America has had a resurgence of popular movements and class struggle, driven by a revulsion towards decades of neoliberalism. Venezuela’s Bolivarian revolution has wrested control of the country’s substantial oil wealth from the country’s capitalist class and – for the first time since the 1959 Cuban revolution – has begun to dismantle capitalist power, opening the door to a socialist transformation of the economy and society.
In Argentina, Ecuador and Bolivia, a succession of neoliberal presidents were overthrown through popular uprisings. In both Argentina and Ecuador, which suffered deep economic crises 10 years ago as a result of IMF policies, governments defaulted on their debts.
In early 2007, newly elected Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa called for a renegotiation of Ecuador’s US$10.2 billion external debt, following the example of Argentina’s then President Nestor Kirchner. Correa declared that part of Ecuador’s external debt was illegitimate, because it was contracted by military regimes. In April 2007, denouncing the neoliberal “Washington Consensus”, Correa ordered the expulsion of the World Bank’s country manager and, in December 2008, declared the country in default, describing the debt as “immoral”.
Soon after Correa’s repudiation of Ecuador’s debt, closer trading relations were established with Venezuela. In June 2009, Correa brought Ecuador into the Bolivarian Alliance of the Americas (ALBA), a trading bloc that includes Venezuela, Cuba, Bolivia and Nicaragua. New trading partnerships, which provided access to subsidised Venezuelan oil, new technology and the assistance of Cuban doctors and teachers, have provided welcome relief to Ecuador’s impoverished majority.
Today in Europe, the conditions are developing for a continent-wide struggle against the austerity measures dictated by the IMF, the EU and the European Central Bank, known as the “troika”. The measures taken by capitalist governments across Europe, which in effect nationalise the debts to private banks and force working people to foot the bill, have done nothing to resolve the crisis. They only deepen the spiral of debt accumulation.
The occupations, strikes and mass protests so far are a taste of things to come. Capitalist governments, well aware that their policies will provoke more social upheaval, are responding with repression. Just as they fear the “contagion” of the debt crisis, they should fear the “contagion” of popular protest as working people resist a continent-wide assault on all of the gains of the last half century. | <urn:uuid:d00b2d38-412a-4fdf-9fcb-31e4be1dca5d> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://directaction.org.au/issue34/the-euro-zone-a-21st-century-titanic.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573699.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819131019-20220819161019-00265.warc.gz | en | 0.956542 | 2,643 | 2.546875 | 3 |
Do you want to know about most nutritious foods? If yes, then you are in the right place. It is true that a person can eat only a limited amount of food in a single day. People always wonder about which are the best food to eat to nourish your body. So, making a few best changes to your diet is one of the best and easiest ways to take control and manage the health of a person. So, if you want to provide specific energy, the food you eat on daily basis can help your health in absolute ways.
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These food are able to prevent you from cancer and some other diseases like heart attacks. You have to use one of these foods on a daily basis if you want to maximize the amount of nutrition you need. So, the best and the simplest method for you is to eat that kind of food that carry the largest amount of nutrients. Getting nutrients from one of these foods is a natural way to keep your health nutritious. So, we are going to present you the explanation of most nutritious foods in the world.
Here, we have a list of most nutritious foods in the world.
Do you want to protect your eyes from age-related macular degeneration? If yes, then you must thank carotenoids of spinach. The reason is that this food has a very high amount or concentration of vitamin K. What is the benefit of this? It will absolutely help to maintain bone density and also prevent a person from fractures. On the other hand, the stuff is also very rich in magnesium and potassium. It will keep your blood pressure very low and you can see a reduction in the risks of stroke. So, in the light of these features, you can say it is one of the most nutritious foods.
You can say that the fat in salmon is just like liquid gold when you talked about blood vessels. It is interesting to know that only two servings in a week will reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases by almost 17 percent. It will also reduce the risk of heart attacks by 27 percent. According to research, it is shown that people with the largest amount of omega-3 fatty acids are rarely depressed in their lives. As it is also helpful in the reduction of prostate cancer as well.
Garlic has a number of health benefits than that of other foods available in the world. You can fairly say that this food has antifungal, antibacterial as well as antiviral properties. So, it is best to banish some kind of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. It is also able to provide you with a large number of cardiovascular benefits. People use this food as a blood thinner and to lower the level of cholesterol. As it works very well as a blood thinner, therefore, it reduces the formation of blood clots. So, there are very fewer chances of strokes and heart attack. So, you can say it is one of the most nutritious foods.
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Do you eat flaxseed in your life? A single tablespoon of this food sprinkled over yogurt or cereal provides you an easy 2.3 grams of fiber. It is even more amount of fiber as compared to cereal as well. But you can say that flaxseed is more revered for its lignans. Its contribution to the human body can reduce certain types of hormone-related cancers like breast cancer. On the other hand, it is also an excellent source of alpha-linolenic acid. It thins the blood and makes it less sticky. So, there are plenty of many other benefits.
5. Dark Chocolate
This food has a hefty amount of disease-fighting flavonoids. It is also true that antioxidants are also available in fruits, vegetables, and red wine. With the help of these antioxidants, you can prevent yourself from blood clots, blood pressure and also slow down the oxidation of LDL cholesterol. According to some researches, eating about 45 grams of dark chocolate in a single day can reduce the heart attacks more than 10%. It also lowers insulin resistance. Due to these benefits, you can say it is one of the most nutritious foods.
You must thanks to sulfur components of this material because you can be a cancer fighter. As these compounds also signal our genes to boost the production of enzymes. Medical specialists always ask people to eat more and more amount of this food daily, so it can prevent you from stomach, lung, and breast as well as colon cancer. It also comes with the benefit of sulforaphane that can kill bacteria which causes a serious ulcer. Beta-carotene and vitamin C will also protect your eyes from cataracts.
The produce of blueberries blue is an antioxidant plant pigment. The food comes with the feature of anthocyanins-guard that is against cancer, memory loss, heart disease, and age-related blindness. It is the top material when it comes to preventing urinary tract infections. This will also keep the bacteria from sticking to the wall of the bladder. There is also fiber in the blueberries that makes them powerful antidotes to constipation as well. So, you can say it is one of the most nutritious foods in the world.
Beans have a large part to their soluble fiber, so these are very good for the health of your heart. Some studies show that heavy diets of soluble fiber can reduce cholesterol by almost 10 to 15 percent. This same soluble fiber also combined with the proteins, therefore, these are beneficial to the blood sugar. The magnesium also helps to relax arteries and also lower blood pressure. There is no doubt that beans are among the top antioxidant foods available on the market.
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Despite, avocados are helpful in lowering the cholesterol of a person. Some researches show that replacing only five percent of the calories from very saturated fat with the monosaturated fat. With the help of this, you can lower the heart attacks by almost one third. These are also very rich in the beta-sitosterol that blocks the absorption of cholesterol from the food. On the other hand, it is also a powerful anti-cancer compound. In light of these benefits, you can say it is one of the most nutritious foods.
You can fairly say that almond is the bank of nutrition. There are plenty of health benefits of eating nuts in this world. It is fairly considered as the healthiest alternative to other compounds. The reason is that they contain less saturated fats. On the other hand, they also reach in protein, vitamin E, fiber and magnesium. You can use this nutritious food in any way. They also strengthen the mind of a person. So, you can fairly say that it is one of the most nutritious foods.
It is true that if you want plenty of nutrients without more calories, then, we recommend you to use dietary supplements. But these supplements can hardly replace a healthy and proper diet. So, you have to fill your meals with dense nutrient foods. These foods are rich in nutrients as compared to calorie content. These are composed of fruits, cocoa, eggs, seafood, vegetable as well as the liver.
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This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Chad Mason, founder and CEO of Advanced Ionics.
The company has developed a new class of existing devices called electrolyzers, which are used to decarbonize hydrogen production for industrial applications.
“Hydrogen is used in a vast majority of things that we see and work with today — so everything from the food we eat to the plastics we touch. It’s even possible to be used in the metals and glass that we see in our windows,” Mason said. “So it’s a very important product and commodity, and it must be decarbonized to have a fully sustainable planet.” | <urn:uuid:48f35a35-d6ae-476d-9464-c61dfa29edad> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://wisconsintechnologycouncil.com/wisbusiness-the-podcast-with-chad-mason-founder-and-ceo-of-advanced-ionics/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572198.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815175725-20220815205725-00265.warc.gz | en | 0.953459 | 148 | 2.078125 | 2 |
A Plastic Eating Monster. Welcome, to The Interceptor.
Updated: Feb 12, 2021
Rivers are responsible for 80% of ocean plastic pollution, so lets create something that cleans up our rivers before they enter the global ocean currents. A thought The Ocean Cleanup had prior to creating their solar powered river cleaner, appropriately named ‘The Interceptor’.
Launched in October 2019, The Interceptor was, and very much still is, an impressive new river cleanup vessel powered entirely by the sun. But let me hand you over to them for a more fruitful introduction to the project:
So not just practical, not just an engineering marvel but also a design masterpiece. Style over substance? Nope. When in operation The Interceptor is armed to collect 50,000 kg (9,000 st.) of plastic waste every day.
I hope you share my reaction when I read that last week, what an astonishing achievement. An inspiration to take forward for anyone looking to volunteer, work or start a business in aid of the ocean plastic challenge. It is going to take small, medium and large businesses, government policies, community initiatives and so much more to combat the plastic conundrum. These wonderful ideas then need to cover the whole plastic economic cycle, we need people working with production, people working with consumers (that’s us), and people working with the existing problem we have created (that’s The Ocean Cleanup).
Critically, however, to wholly invest in a sustainable circular plastics economy we need educators. I’m so pleased to say it seems this job is being done fantastically in the UK. Children care. From my research and existing knowledge I believe we have fantastic generation growing up who are eager to be part of the solution across all aspects of climate pollution. Be that revitalising our oceans and solving the plastic crisis, working on reducing our co2 emissions, protecting our remaining wilderness and many more. Hopefully this educaction will inspire them to seek a future career in the industry and they’ll join the solution for a brighter future.
What does a brighter future look like for Zeroo? A brighter future looks like utilising the already existing compostable packaging market as a base to build a sustainable packaging cycle. A brighter future looks like 20 of our sustainable markets full of customers, so we can reinvest our profits into the high street market, broadening our offering, and our message to a wider audience. A brighter future looks like a planet where humans have engineered practical solutions to live in harmony with the natural world.
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Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority Partners with Jones Leadership Academy to Create New Mentoring Program
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TOLEDO, Ohio, Feb. 14, 2018 - Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority (LMHA) announces a one-on-one mentoring program in partnership with Jones Leadership Academy (JLA) to provide guidance to their graduating seniors. This pilot partnership is an initiative that will deliver a jumpstart for JLA graduating seniors to gain important resources that will help them as they enter into adulthood, college and professional careers.
The initiative was started by LMHA. Each student is assigned a LMHA mentor that they will work with through the remaining school year. The mentor/mentee will meet on a monthly basis and engage in specific developmental activities, along with job shadowing at LMHA.
JLA is a high school with a career-tech focus and business-themed curriculum, including marketing, finance and supply chain management. The school offers small class sizes and separate wings for girls and boys.
"We are thrilled with this exciting new partnership and have had a vision of connecting with the community beyond its residents for awhile now," said Demetria Simpson, President and Chief Executive Officer, LMHA. "We think that mentoring can change lives, and help children to realize their full potential, while teaching the mentor important life lessons at the same time. These positive relationships are a win-win."
About Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority
Established in 1933, Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority (LMHA) continues to provide affordable housing to adults, seniors and children in its Public Housing, Housing Choice Voucher, Mixed-Income and market rate housing units. LMHA, also, provides a myriad of programs and opportunities designed to improve the total quality of life for our residents, with the ultimate goal of achieving self-sufficiency. The programs and services are the result of successful collaborations with numerous community partners. Our current housing portfolio consists of 2,701 Public Housing units; 4,366 Housing Choice Vouchers; 32 Low-Income Housing Tax Credit units; 198 Market Rate units; and, 53 Rent-to-Own properties.
About Jones Leadership Academy
Jones Leadership Academy is the place to be for students who envision themselves as future business or community leaders. The school offers a college preparatory program for students in 7th through 12th grades that focuses on college readiness and 21st century skills. Admission is now open for incoming seventh, eighth and ninth grade students from Toledo and surrounding areas.
This High School of Business has a Career Tech focus on a business-themed curriculum that includes marketing, finance and supply chain management. The school offers small class sizes, separate wings for girls and boys, and a full roster of athletics and extracurricular activities, including an award-winning chess team.
Plus, students have the opportunity to earn college credits so they can get a jumpstart on their dreams of working for major corporations or entrepreneurial small businesses.
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This is Varinder Unlu’s account of her 5th Day using the coursebook.
Meanwhile, let me hand you over to Varinder…
It’s Friday – can’t believe how quickly this week has gone.
Today’s lesson objectives were as follows:
To learn/revise structures with wish
To understand different types of humour and practise telling jokes
To practise speaking
To revise defining and non-defining relative clauses
To conduct tutorials with students
Global pages 84 and 85
At IH London students change classes every four weeks and this happens on the recommendation of the teacher after a tutorial with individual learners in week three. Today during the final hour of the lesson I set the students a revision activity – relative clauses and conducted their tutorials in which we discussed if they will be moving up to the next level or staying in the same level. I also discussed their progress with them and asked them what progress they thought they had made over the past three weeks.
The lesson started fairly slowly and I had three students absent today.
We very briefly discussed how the students were feeling and what plans they had for the weekend. Next I did what I always do at the start of every class and put the lesson objectives up on the board and put up a vocabulary column.
- I asked students to turn to page 84 of Global and told them to look at the pictures which tell a joke. Students worked in pairs to put the pictures in order and figure out what the joke was. One of the Brazilian students got the joke after re-arranging the pictures and started laughing. The Asian students were a little perplexed at his reactions and couldn’t understand why he was laughing so much – more on this at the end of this post. I then told them that there was one extra picture and asked them which one they thought it was.
- I then played the joke so that the students could listen and check if they were right or wrong. They had managed to get the pictures in order. The Brazilian and Italian students said that they had something similar in their languages and were familiar with this. The Asian students had not come across anything like this joke before. We discussed the fact that humour is usually very specific to different cultures and that what one person finds funny may not be something that they may find funny.
- Next I focused the learners attention on the “extend your vocabulary box” – and asked them to read the other ways of saying funny. We clarified any issues with the language – students asked if they could use witty for things and when to use humorous. From this we looked at the expression: sense of humour, clown, clowning around. I asked the students to work in small groups and think of the following: a witty person they know, a hilarious actor or actress, a humorous story about something they said or did when they were a child, an amusing advertisement on television. (This is from the book).
- During feedback we only talked about the first one and students were keen to talk about someone they knew who was funny/witty. (I didn’t want to rush them onto the next one as they had quite a lot to say about this one thing and from monitoring during their group work I had heard them talking about the other things anyway).
- We then looked at the sentences from the first activity – the joke. I elicited and boarded the sentences and asked the students to look at the grammar explanation on the use of wish.
- The next activity in the book asks the students to look at the pictures at the bottom of the page and write two captions for each one using I wish + a caption from the box. In between the pictures and the caption box there is exercise 3 which asks the students to complete the poem using the beginnings of the sentences. The ordering of these activities is really confusing for the learners and I think that perhaps the pictures should be straight after the caption box. I noticed as I was monitoring that each student had started to complete the poem trying to use the captions and the pictures. I had to stop them and ask them not to complete the poem.
- Once students had completed the sentences, we wrote a few of them on the board and I went through any questions they still had about the uses of wish.
- Now we looked at the exercise 3 and I asked the class to complete the sentences for themselves – I didn’t ask them to do it as a poem as I thought it seemed a little random to start writing a poem at this stage. Normally I would lead into a poem exercise with more preparation so that students have a model to work from but here it felt out of place and asking students to just complete the sentences was a better idea.
- We had a lot of laughter during the feedback after this activity – students had written some funny sentences about themselves and one of the Brazilian students said that he wished he hadn’t got married and started on the subject of how difficult it is to live with women and then went on to tell the class why and this lead to the female students “fighting back” saying how difficult it is to live with men. I let this happen as they were clearly enjoying the banter and there was quite a bit of language emerging.
- I left the pronunciation activity out and went onto the matching up of the jokes in the speaking activity. We checked the answers and then I asked students (for homework) to think about a joke from their country and write it down.
- After the break I set the class the exercise on relative clauses and while they were completing this, I conducted their tutorials.
This was an interesting lesson because although it worked and the class were clearly engaged and enjoying it, I would do it very differently next time. I would lead into it with something else and then look at the pictures – there seems to be something missing at the beginning. I would also change the ordering of the Grammar activities on page 85 because of all the confusion about which activity students were meant to be doing – the pictures should come straight after the phrases in the box. When I ask students to work on a poem (and poetry is something I’m a big fan of in class), I usually build up to it differently – with some kind of example and work on a real poem. Here what would have fitted in really well is something like this:
by Rose Fyleman
I wish I liked rice pudding,
I wish I were a twin,
I wish some day a real live fairy
Would just come walking in.
I wish when I’m at table
My feet would touch the floor,
I wish our pipes would burst next winter,
Just like they did next door.
I wish that I could whistle
Real proper grown-up tunes
I wish they’d let me sweep the chimneys
On rainy afternoons.
I’ve got such heaps of wishes,
I’ve only said a few;
I wish that I could wake some morning
And find they’d all come true!
Students can see what they being asked to do and it gives them the confidence to be more creative.
We also talked about “I wish I were” and “I wish I was” – something which I think is important to highlight to student is that they will hear both forms being used and that “I wish I was” is becoming more and more common.
This was a lesson that I wish I had prepared better as I think there’s a lot more that could have been done with the subject. However I’ve been teaching, blogging and fulfilling my DOS duties throughout the week and by this morning I was feeling quite tired and my energy levels were low. (Don’t want to sound as if I’m trying to make excuses for not preparing properly!!). I didn’t project my tiredness on to my students though and I had one observer say how lovely the class and the students were. This was a nice Friday lesson.
My first week of teaching from Global has been a positive one, especially because I was really worried that I wouldn’t be able to top Chia’s lessons. I have created a great rapport with my learners, I know them as individuals and see what they like and don’t like. I can tap into that information throughout the lessons and use it to help them individually. We have had some great laughs in lessons and we’ve also learned lot (including me!!). I have tried to integrate learner training in as naturally as possible by giving students tips about how to become better readers, what to do to improve their listening skills, what exams expect of them etc.
Something that Chia said after her observation of me was that I have a great rapport with my class and I’m enthusiastic about teaching – this is true because I love teaching but I believe that this is not enough. Of course, as we all know it is conducive to the learning in class if there is a relaxed, friendly atmosphere created. Getting to know your learners as individuals is more important and making them feel that they can be free to make mistakes and experiment with the language is important. Gaining their trust in you as a teacher is vital whether you’re teaching a Dogme class or from a course book.
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5th Book, by which the doctrine of compound ratios is rendered plain and easy. Besides, among the Definitions of the 11th Book, there is this, which is the 10th, viz. “ Equal and “ similar solid figures are those which are contained by similar
planes of the same number and magnitude.” Now this Proposition is a Theorem, not a Definition; because the equality of figures of any kind must be demonstrated, and not assumed; and therefore, though this were a true Proposition, it ought to have been demonstrated. But, indeed, this Proposition, which makes the 10th Definition of the 11th Book, is not true universally, except in the case in which each of the solid angles of the figures is contained by no more than three plane angles; for in other cases, two solid figures may be contained by similar planes of the same number and magnitude, and
yet be unequal to one another, as shall be made evident in the notes subjoined to these Elements. In like manner, in the Demonstration of the 26th Prop. of the 11th Book, it is taken for granted, that those solid angles are equal to one another which are contained by plane angles of the same number and magnitude, placed in the same order ; but neither is this universally true, except in the case in which the solid angles are contained by no more than three plane angles; nor of this case is there any demonstration in the Elements we now have, though it be quite necessary there should be one. Now, upon the 10th Definition of this Book depend the 25th and 28th Propositions of it; and upon the 25th and 26th depend other eight, viz. the 27th, 31st, 32d, 33d, 34th, 36th, 37th, and 40th of the same Book; and the 12th of the 12th Book depends upon the 8th of the same; and this eighth, and the Corollary of Proposition 17. and Proposition 18. of the 12th Book, depend upon the 9th Definition of the 11th Book, which is not a right definition; because there may be solids contained by the same number of similar plane figures, which are not similar to one another, in the true sense of similarity received by Geometers; and all these Propositions have, for these reasons, been insufficiently demonstrated since Theon's time hitherto. Besides, there are several other things, which have nothing of Euclid's accuracy, and which plainly show, that his Elements have been much corrupted by unskilful Geometers, and, though these were not so gross as the others now mentioned, they ought by no means to remain uncorrected.
Upon these accounts it appeared necessary, and I hope will prove acceptable, to all lovers of accurate reasoning, and of mathematical learning, to remove such blemishes, and restore the principal Books of the Elements to their original accuracy
as far as I was able ; especially since these Elements are the foundation of a science by which the investigation and discovery of useful truths, at least in mathematical learning, is promoted as far as the limited powers of the mind allow; and which likewise is of the greatest use in the arts both of peace and war, to many of which Geometry is absolutely necessary. This I have endeavoured to do, by taking away the inaccurate and false reasonings which unskilful editors have put into the place of some of the genuine Demonstrations of Euclid, who has ever been justly celebrated as the most accurate of Geometers, and by restoring to him those things which Theon or others have suppressed, and which have these many ages been buried in oblivion.
In this edition, Ptolemy's Proposition concerning a property of quadrilateral figures in a circle is added at the end of the sixth Book. Also the note on the 29th Proposition, Book 1. is altered, and made more explicit, and a more general demonstration is given, instead of that which was in the Note on the 10th Definition of Book 11.; besides the Translation is much amended by the friendly assistance of a learned gentleman.
To which are also added, the Elements of Plane and Spherical Trigonometry, which are commonly taught after the Elements of Euclid.
TO THIS EDITION.
ALTHOUGH various attempts have been made to simplify and improve the Elements of Euclid, yet Dr Simson's edition still deservedly remains a standard.
This is evident from the very favourable reception which the former editions of this work have met with from the Public, and from its general introduction into Mathematical Seminaries. In order to secure a continuance of the public approbation, the Proprietors have been at very great pains and additional expense on this new impression, which has been every where most carefully revised and corrected.
The Editor hopes that, by the additions which he has made to the Plane and Spherical Trigonometry, the main objections, advanced against that part of the work in former editions, are now obviated; and he confidently trusts that the present impression will be found more accurate and complete than any of those which have preceded it.
EDINBURGH, 6th July 1835.
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This once severely injured pond turtle is back to where it should be, basking and pond feeding in the Santa Monica Mountains, thanks to the California Wildlife Center. Photo by Spencer Orloff
A California State Park employee brought a female adult Western Pond Turtle to the California Wildlife Center in late June of this year. Her top and bottom shells were cracked, chunks of shell were missing, and she showed signs of an infection. The ranger found the turtle in the road with injuries consistent with a sudden impact trauma, such as being hit by a car. This was California Wildlife Center’s (CWC) first turtle patient of the year.
Western Pond Turtles are California’s only native freshwater turtle. The adults grow up to six to eight inches in length, but the baby turtle is only about the size of a quarter. Ranging from the Puget Sound in Washington to Baja, California in ponds, streams, lakes and wetlands, these medium-sized turtles have a brown or black upper shell with light specks of color. Their lower shell typically is black and yellow. They often are spotted near water, but they also need places to bask in the sun. Sometimes, the turtles stack themselves on top of one another to keep warm.
CWC always works hard to provide its patients with an environment that closely resembles their home. In this case, technicians set up a turtle pond outside the intensive care unit. Each day the turtle was taken out to her pond and each evening she would return to her enclosure furnished with a heat lamp in the ICU. Her outdoor retreat was especially important because this species of turtle only eats underwater. They are omnivores, eating insects, fish, tadpoles, frogs, algae, lily pads, tule and cattail roots.
While birds, fish and bullfrogs are the main predators of Western Pond Turtles, they also face other threats such as habitat destruction, disease, fire, flooding, and droughts. The loss of only a few adults can have a significant impact on the population, because the female turtles do not reach maturity until close to 10 years of age.
After the turtle’s injuries were cleaned and the damaged tissue and non-vital parts of the shell removed, the veterinarian prescribed anti-inflammatory medication and antibiotics to help the infected area heal. Over time, new, healthy tissue grew, repairing the damage to the shells and enabling the turtle to return to the wild 22 days after being admitted. The same California State Park employee released the turtle back into the Santa Monica Mountains to bask in the sun, safely away from the roads.
No Glue Traps, Please
On August 22, California Wildlife Center (CWC) received two adult California Scrub Jays from Malibu that were tragically caught in a glue trap meant for rodents.
One of the birds showed up very lethargic and weak. CWC technicians quickly administered subcutaneous fluids and placed one Jay in an incubator to warm up. The other Jay seemed okay, and since they were caught in the same glue trap, both birds were placed in the incubator together. Are these birds a pair? Are they siblings or family members? Or just two very unlucky strangers? We really didn’t know, but they seemed to tolerate each other well in their small enclosure. After they were stabilized, we decided to take no chances and moved them into separate enclosures, just in case the small space they were in became uncomfortable to share!
Both California Scrub Jays had sticky residue left on their feathers after being removed from the glue trap. Fortunately, they were not fully covered in glue and could be spot-washed using a special bird-safe adhesive remover called methyl oleate to take the stickiness off, then washed with soap and water. After testing the feathers for water proofing, t`hey were placed outside in an aviary. Luckily, they lost only some tail feathers and body feathers, which should grow back in a few weeks.
CWC does not advise the use of home pest control items outside. Snap traps, glue traps, rodent poison, and sticky fly traps are not for outdoor use. These items can and do have devastating effects on local wildlife. CWC has received 17 patients so far this year that have been stuck in glue traps and 28 patients in 2020.
California Scrub Jays can be seen all along the west coast from Washington to Baja in dry scrub and oak woodland habitats. They are omnivorous opportunists and eat everything from berries, acorns, insects, grain, small snakes and lizards, and sometimes other birds. Jays are part of the Corvidae bird family, a group of birds known for their high intelligence that includes crows and ravens. CWC cared for 18 California Scrub Jays in 2020.
If you find a bird that is stuck in a glue trap do not attempt to pull them off. It is easy to break a bone or cause other permanent damage. Place the bird and the trap in a box with air holes and cover with a towel to keep it dark to reduce stress and call California Wildlife Center immediately at (310) 458-WILD. n
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Iran Rural Cooperatives Are on the Path to the Sustainable and Smart Supply Value Chain
Iran's agricultural sector is a very competitive space, therefore the efficiency and effectiveness of the supply chain in the agricultural cooperatives, unions, and holdings is a very critical aspect. Today enhancing fair trade practices is dependent upon coordinated data circulation among production and trade sector as well as an integrated agricultural value chain.
The increasing variability of food markets and crops along with the consumers' demands of the metropolitans has made rural cooperatives attain more flexibility. It has proven that the way of reaching cost advantage is not to produce high volume crops; rather it depends on the management of the supply value chain in the very nature of the local economy.
A food agricultural supply chain includes all the stakeholders that involve in the production, processing, packaging, marketing, retailing and consumption. All these components comply with the good governance. A responsive supply value chain (RSC) refers to a competitive strategy that focuses on product information, traceability, and food quality by considering the tripartite facets of social, environmental, and economic resiliency of the crops. The success of a sustainable supply chain depends on the participatory leadership viewpoints, improving the social and economic of trader and producers. However, the main point is full-cost accounting that is strategic necessity. The costs of the supply chain include the costs of production, purchasing, weight loss, subordinate costs, transportation, and processing. Unfortunately, all the mentioned costs in the rural cooperative network are very high, due to the inefficient international bargaining and negotiations, lack of branding, lack of financing, debts, and lack of mortgages in the banking relations and the bullwhip effect2.
The survey of the Iran's agricultural value chain proves that there is a tight relationship between innovations and production of the safe crops. Meanwhile, supporting the dynamicity and variability of the rural economy should be accompanied by respect for agricultural biodiversity, high standard crops, low energy consumption, professional health, farmers 'welfare, timely and logical production and distribution.
Unfortunately, the agricultural sector has been searching for logical and sustainable crop patterns for many years, while the management of a sustainable supply chain is dependent upon many factors including planned survey of the production resources, certificated cropping, food security and immunity, correct market factor evaluating, appropriate supply policies, improving facilitators' and farmers' knowledge, detecting emerging markets, good transportation system, marketing, and public relations.
Today, both the CORC and the network of the rural cooperatives should revise the management of the supply chain in the light of sustainable development, social change, urban and rural social well-being.
Having a sustainable cropping pattern required to apply marketing and non-marketing policies to satisfy the agricultural community. The cropping pattern should not be designated as a mere technical aspect. Having a smart sustainable supply chain requires giving appropriately agricultural input and loans, provide correct and timely mechanization service, and reinforce partnerships in the farmers' community through appropriate institualization.
1 Agriculture-Jihad Deputy minister and Chairman of the Board of the Central Organization for Rural Cooperatives of Iran (CORC)
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Aloe Leaf Extract
Harvested from the aloe vera plant, aloe leaf extract is a vitamin-rich gel. Gentle and hydrating, aloe leaf extract soothes and smoothes sun-exposed skin by boosting its hyaluronic acid production and softening cells with amino acids for fewer wrinkles and more elasticity.
Frequently referred to as “the building blocks of protein,” amino acids keep skin smooth and hydrated, defend against aging, and repair damage. Your body creates some amino acids of its own, but you can also apply them topically to boost the health of your skin. Look for arginine, hydroxyproline, lysine, methionine, and glycine in your skincare products.
Artichoke Leaf Extract
Artichoke leaf extract is derived from artichokes, a plant belonging to the sunflower family. Exceptionally rich in antioxidants and vitamin C, this unique extract helps reduce the appearance of pores and fine lines, improving the overall health of your skin, slowing down signs of aging, and detoxifying your skin for a clean glow.
Much like the dermatologist-beloved, anti-aging hero retinol, bakuchiol has been shown to diminish fine lines and wrinkles and even out skin tone and texture. But unlike retinol, bakuchiol is plant-based (it comes from the seeds and leaves of the Psoralea corylifolia plant), so it’s 100 percent natural, vegan, and doesn’t irritate sensitive skin.
Bisabolol is derived from the chamomile plant, and it’s just as soothing for your skin as the tea is for your spirit. The floral-smelling oil alleviates all kinds of irritation and inflammation (from sunburn to acne) and has some exceptional healing and protective properties. Even better: It penetrates deep into the skin, and helps other ingredients do the same.
Blue-Green Algae Extract
Hold the smoothie. It should come as no surprise that this marine algae — commonly known as the stuff that turns your health drinks blue — is just as beneficial when applied topically to the skin. Chock-full of vitamins and amino acids, blue-green algae extract can also act as a natural alternative to retinol, aiding in skin regeneration and hydration to offer a smoother skin texture, help minimize the appearance of wrinkles and provide a healthy glow.
Ceramides are lipids (the good kind of fat) in the skin’s outer layers — think of your skin as a brick wall and the ceramides as the mortar that holds it together. On top of helping retain your skin’s natural moisture, they also work to protect it against visible damage from environmental stressors like the sun and pollution, leaving the skin hydrated, smoother, firmer and stronger. And because they’re naturally a part of your skin, they’re ideal for all skin types (yes, even oily!).
A tart arctic fruit that grows in small amber clusters similar to raspberries or blackberries, cloudberries are packed with vitamins, antioxidants, and omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. When used in beauty products, this superfruit brightens, strengthens, and protects your skin against free radicals, leaving you glowing.
The oil derived from the seeds of the cotton plant is rich in vitamin E, antioxidants, and fatty acids, making it an excellent ingredient for both skin and hair products. It’s also super high in soothing linoleic acid, which can help restore skin and clear up troublesome acne.
Cucumber extract is a refreshing plant antioxidant that contains high levels of vitamin A & C to deliver anti-inflammatory benefits. With deeply moisturizing, emollient, and astringent properties, cucumber extract soothes and relieves puffy skin, and maintains your skin’s tightness and firmness to reduce signs of aging.
Glycolic acid is the most popular AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid) for a reason: It’s an incredible plant-based exfoliator that penetrates easily and sloughs away dead cells, leaving skin brighter and smoother. While it’s beneficial for all skin types, glycolic acid is especially great for anyone struggling with acne, sun damage, or signs of aging.
Don’t let the “acid” in “hyaluronic acid” fool you. Hyaluronic acid doesn’t strip the skin; it hydrates. The natural humectant has the amazing ability to attract and hold onto water (over 1,000 times its weight!), leaving skin soft, plump, and smooth.
Linden Flower Extract
The delicate, sweet-smelling linden flower is actually a powerful antioxidant, astringent, moisturizer, and anti-inflammatory agent all in one. In skincare products, linden flower extract can help protect skin against damage, minimize pores, hydrate, and soothe.
Simply put, lipids are naturally occurring fats in the skin. They’re one of the most important components in our skin’s protective barrier, supporting hydration and aiding in the skin’s natural repair process. When used in beauty products, lipids are shown to improve skin’s elasticity, firmness, and moisture retention, resulting in a smooth, supple look and even tone.
Mallow extract, which comes from the purple mallow flower, is incredibly soothing and moisturizing. Not only does it help soften dry skin and hair, but it also has anti-inflammatory properties and has been shown to reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
Mandelic acid may not be as well known as some of its AHA cousins, but it’s packed with many of the same skin-boosting benefits. Derived from bitter almonds, it speeds up cell turnover and strengthens collagen for radiant, smooth skin. Best of all, its effects aren’t as harsh due to its higher molecular weight as other AHAs, so it’s suitable for sensitive skin types.
Made from the extract of seeds from a flowering plant native to the Pacific Northwest, this oil's unique molecular structure means it's easily absorbed into the skin, which enables it to moisturize without clogging pores. It also has a longer shelf life than other, similar botanical oils.
This is a water-soluble form of vitamin B3, which is essential to various cell functions in the body. Niacinamide has been shown to help calm inflammation, which is especially beneficial for skin concerns like acne and rosacea. It's also able to reduce the appearance of dark spots and fine lines.
Oat Seed Extract
Extracted from the whole oat kernel, this oil has anti-inflammatory benefits and contains linoleic acid, a fatty acid that repairs the skin's barrier—which helps keep moisture in and irritants out. It's an excellent moisturizer, and soothes itches.
This fruit, which comes from a South American vine, contains a number of antioxidants that help fight inflammation, as well as essential fatty acids to nourish the skin and prevent dryness—without causing breakouts.
Tiny as they may be, peptides are kind of a big deal. One of the most powerful ingredients in skincare, peptides are made up of amino acids and are combined to create proteins, the building blocks of our skin. While each peptide touts its own amazing benefits, they all work to help revitalize the skin, ultimately encouraging elasticity and reducing the appearance of fine lines for healthier-looking, firmer skin. Plus, they’re great at making friends; when teamed up with other skin-replenishing ingredients (like antioxidants), they’re even more effective at fighting signs of aging.
It may seem like bacteria are the last thing you want on your skin, but just as probiotics are good for our guts, we need good bacteria to help rebalance our skin. Probiotics can prevent infection and inflammation, which often appear in the form of breakouts. They help balance your skin's microbiome, which protects the skin's natural barrier, keeping moisture in and harmful substances out. They also help make dry skin less dry, and oily skin less oily.
Reishi Mushroom Extract
This bitter mushroom contains compounds that may fight bacteria, viruses, and cancer. It also has beta-glucans, which are antioxidant sugars that penetrate deep into the skin where they can calm inflammation and promote wound-healing in cells, improving the texture of skin.
Squalane is a type of emollient, a vegan ingredient derived from sugarcane that mimics the skin’s natural oil to prevent moisture loss. Unlike many plant and mineral oils, it doesn’t feel greasy. So it’s less likely to irritate the skin and helps lessen the damage caused by UV light. Sustainably-sourced and surprisingly lightweight, it not only acts as a superb moisturizing agent, but also helps replenish the skin’s fatty acids and antioxidants.
Turmeric has been the ingredient of choice for doctors and herbalists for centuries. Composed of the bioactive component curcumin, turmeric extract is an antioxidant-packed herb that helps brighten the appearance of dull skin, boost tissue regrowth and natural collagen production, and manage acne flare-ups.
Uva Ursi Leaf Extract
Also known as bearberry, this extract is a natural skin brightener that can reduce the appearance of dark age spots and scarring. It also has antibacterial and astringent properties that help fight infection on the skin.
An essential vitamin that, when applied to the skin, inhibits inflammation and redness, promotes wound healing, and acts as a humectant, drawing moisture into the skin to soften and hydrate it.
Vitamin C (THD Ascorbate)
This is superstar, latest derivative of Vitamin C is anhydrous, meaning it's used in waterless formulas and is highly stable and does not require preservatives. It's also lipid-friendly, allowing it to be absorbed deeper into the skin's outer layers for it to work its antioxidant properties: to help brighten, even & enhance the appearance of skin tone and texture.
A family of antioxidants that can be easily absorbed into fat, making it an effective antioxidant (especially in combination with vitamin C). This vitamin fights free radical damage caused by the sun, and it also replenishes the fats that seal the natural skin barrier, moisturizing the skin.
White Tea Leaf Extract
Delicately flavored white tea isn't just great to drink. This powerful antioxidant, derived from green tea picked young, at the peak of its potency, has been shown to have significant benefits for your skin, too. It can help protect against the sun in conjunction with sunscreen, and can also help repair sun damage, fighting fine lines caused by sun exposure.
Willow Bark Extract
Used as an anti-inflammatory for generations, willow bark extract's value as a skincare ingredient doesn't end there. It's been shown in studies to fight signs of aging like wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, and uneven texture, too.
Zinc oxide is a natural, mineral sunscreen that provides skin with physical, broad-spectrum protection from UVA and UVB rays. It’s a key ingredient in alternatives to chemical sunscreens that prevents sunburns and premature skin aging.
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Atrial fibrillation is common, affecting 2.2 million Americans and is likely to increase with the aging of the US population. National guidelines recommend warfarin, an oral anticoagulant for patients with atrial fibrillation and multiple risk factors (e.g., hypertension, diabetes, older age, stroke or TIA, heart failure) to reduce the stroke risk. Veterans prescribed warfarin are usually managed closely in anti-coagulation clinics. Prior meta-analysis suggests that patients on warfarin managed in these clinics have better anticoagulation control compared to patients followed in non-specialized clinics.
Dabigatran is a newly approved oral direct thrombin inhibitor that was demonstrated to be more efficacious than warfarin for patients with atrial fibrillation. In the RE-LY trial, dabigatran reduced stroke and systemic embolism (Relative risk 0.66; 95% CI, 0.53 to 0.82; P<0.001) with a similar risk of major bleeding (3.36% vs. 3.11% per year; for warfarin vs. dabigatran p=0.31).
Non-adherence to cardiovascular medications is common, often declining over time, and limits the effectiveness of medications in routine clinical practice.
For anticoagulation therapy, pharmacists have helped patients maintain better INR control via anti-coagulation clinics compared to patients not managed in these clinics. An intervention focusing on adherence involving pharmacists can have the potential to improve dabigatran use so that the benefits demonstrated in the clinical trials for dabigatran can be realized in routine clinical practice.
1. Conduct key informant interviews with patient sample (n=30) recently started on dabigatran for atrial fibrillation to determine barriers/facilitators to dabigatran adherence.
2. Conduct key informant interviews with pharmacist sample (n=20) in anti-coagulation clinics to understand their perspectives on barriers/facilitators to patients' maintaining dabigatran adherence.
3. Informed by the qualitative interviews, develop and pilot test a multi-faceted intervention targeting patients/pharmacists to improve dabigatran adherence.
This mixed methods study employed qualitative methods to understand patient/provider identified barriers/facilitators to dabigatran adherence. Informed by interviews (aims 1 and 2), we refined the proposed dabigatran adherence intervention (aim 3) that incorporates elements from prior studies that have improved chronic cardiovascular medication adherence and include: patient education, tele-monitoring, and pharmacy service follow-up. Finally, we pilot tested this intervention to assess its effectiveness to improve timely refill of dabigatran (n=150) among patients recently started on dabigatran for atrial fibrillation at the Denver VAMC.
Patients who have transitioned from warfarin to dabigatran or were recently started on anti-coagulation were eligible. Patient who did not have a telephone or for whom the VA is not primary source of care will be excluded.
Pharmacists from the Denver VA Medical Center and who work in the anti-coagulation clinics were eligible.
Data analysis plan: This study used an iterative, inductive and deductive toolkit of analytical strategies drawing on field notes and memoing, qualitative content methods of analysis, and reflexive team analysis. ATLAS.ti v 6.2 (Scientific Software Development, GmbH, Berlin) was used for data organization and management during analysis.
This pilot study tested relative to usual care, a patient-centered intervention to improve adherence to dabigatran among veterans newly initiated (within the past 2 months). This aim of the study wille nroll 150 patients; Intervention (n=75) versus usual care (n=75) and last for 6-months.
We will develop a pilot intervention informed by barriers/facilitators identified in interviews. The intervention will include: 1) patient education, provided on a regular ongoing basis; 2) tele-monitoring via interactive voice response (IVR) technology with routine educational and refill reminder calls; and 3) pharmacy service follow-up to ensure patients have refilled oral anticoagulants and address adherence/refill.
Pharmacy technicians and pharmacists on the clinical pharmacy service will deliver the intervention.
Setting and patients: The pilot will be conducted at the Denver VA Medical Center. Patients will be included if they have been recently started on dabigatran (i.e., within the past 2 months) for atrial fibrillation. Patients will be excluded for the following reasons: 1) lack of telephone/cell phone; or 2) VA is not primary source of care.
Pilot intervention study design: Patients newly started on dabigatran for atrial fibrillation will be screened and recruited by the staff pharmacists during an in person visit. Patients will be consented randomized to the intervention or usual care in a 1:1 fashion, using a computer generated algorithm.
1. Gaps between prescription refills for dabigatran
2. Number of IVR calls delivered to patients
3. Number of pharmacy service contacts with patient
Interviews and a survey will be conducted with patients and providers: 3-6 months post intervention to further evaluate intervention. We will focus on components that were effective, not effective, and aspects that could be improved upon. This will provide further information to refine the intervention, and help develop accurate measures of implementation effectiveness for a potential larger study if pilot is demonstrated to be effective.
In June 2013 a project modification was submitted to continue the Dabigatran study, extend intervention from 3 to 6 months, and include and enroll all patients on new anti-coagulants including Rivaroxaban and Apixaban. Five additional patients were enrolled; three randomized to the intervention group and two to control group.
Throughout the whole study 12 patients were enrolled; 6 randomized to intervention and 6 to control
5/6 intervention patients enjoyed study and felt calls were helpful to remind them to take their medications
4/6 control patient felt refill reminder/education calls would be helpful for them to appropriately take their medications
Patients had the following suggestions: provide more information about prescribed medications, calls should specifically state the medication due for refill, more frequent pharmacy contact, and provide more than a 30 day supply of medications
Total medication gap days for patients who received the educational/refill reminder calls for 3 months was 43 for the 3 intervention patients and 51 for the 4 control patients.
Total medication gap days for patients who received the educational/refill reminder calls for 6 months was 41 for the 3 intervention patients and -5 for the 2 control patients.
Through this study and the qualitative interviews, we found that intervention participants enjoyed the IVR calls however did not feel they needed the reminders to take their medications as they shared they already had good medication adherence. Despite their self-reported adherence, they had a greater amount of gap days compared to the control group. It does not appear, through our analyses, that the intervention improved medication adherence among the patients randomized to the intervention; however, the findings were limited by a small sample size.
Through the study and qualitative interviews, we found that the intervention participants enjoyed the IVR calls, however did not feel they needed reminders to take their medications as they shared they already had good adherence. Despite their self-reported adherence, intervention patients had more gap days compared to the control group. It does not appear, through our analyses, that the intervention improved medication adherence among the patients randomized to the intervention; however the findings were limited by a small sample size.
External Links for this Project
- Shore S, Carey E, Turakhia M, Jackevicius CA, Cunningham F, Pilote L, Baron A, Grunwald G, Bradley SM, Maddox TM, Rumsfeld JS, Varosy PD, Ho M. Patterns of Adherence to Dabigatran and its Association with Outcomes. [Abstract]. Circulation. 2013 Nov 26; 128(22 Suppl):A16864. [view] | <urn:uuid:ecd7de33-2e88-4edb-ac05-6067cba7b044> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/research/abstracts.cfm?Project_ID=2141701169 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572833.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817001643-20220817031643-00265.warc.gz | en | 0.930258 | 1,745 | 2.140625 | 2 |
by Fiona Fidgin
Welcome……to our resource sheet for the start of our Lent Course – #PrayLent.
This year we are thinking prayer:
How do you pray?
What helps you to pray?
What is your prayer life like?
Here are some quotes about prayer – do any of these speak to you?
Which do you like and which do you not like?
‘Prayer does not change God but it changes the person who prays.’
‘The heart is restless until it rests in you.’
‘The more generous you are toward God, the more generous you will find he is toward you.’
St Ignatius of Loyola
‘If you are seeking God but do not know how to begin, learn to pray and make the effort to pray everyday.’
One should remember God more frequently than one breathes.’
St Gregory Nazianzen
‘I look at him and he looks at me.’
‘Praying means listening more than speaking, meditation means being looked at more than looking.’
‘There are many paths of prayer… Christ is there speaking inside us. Prayer is a passage way to life which does not come from ourselves but from somewhere else.’
Brother Roger Schutz
‘Keep your soul in peace. Let God work in you. Welcome thoughts that raise your heart to God. Open wide the window of your soul.’
St Ignatius of Loyola
‘Everything that happens, every encounter can become the occasion for prayer. For the more deeply we live in union with God, the deeper we understand the world around us.’
‘The desire to pray is already a prayer.’
‘For me, prayer is a surge of the heart; it is a simple look towards heaven. It is a cry of recognition and of love embracing both trial and joy.’
St Teresse of Lisieux
What is prayer?
Often, we do not label as prayer those experiences which put us in touch with the Mystery, although they are prayerful experiences.
We need to understand prayer in much wider terms than only ‘talking to God.’
Prayer is about relationship - relationship with God but also our relationships with others and the world. Any good relationship is built on listening as well as talking.
So we need to develop our listening skills in prayer - to be receptive to the nudging of God. We need to learn to listen with our heart rather than with our head.
Heart looking, heart seeing happens when we develop an awareness of the world around us. Through being present to the things that are happening in our lives, God is revealing Godself to us. Through reflection and ‘practising an awareness of the present moment’ we will more easily be able to live in a prayerful relationship, noticing the ‘graced moment’ of our daily lives.
We will become more aware of God's footprints in the High Street.
Each week you’ll be given a prayer challenge!
This may not be your way of praying, you may love it or hate it, you might encounter new ways of praying… the invitation is just to give it a go!
How do these words above from Margaret Silf speak to you?
Spend some time this week noticing those ‘graced moments.’
Whether you are inside or outside, become aware of God’s presence
What do you notice? What do you see? Touch? Feel?
What might God be saying to you this week?
How will you take notice?
Share your thoughts on Twitter or Facebook using the #PrayLent hashtag
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1-2-3 Come Make Some Sliders With Me
I enjoy designing "sliders." They are a quick, easy and fun way to whole group assess all sorts of standards. I gave them the name "sliders" because students trace the numbers or letters on the strip of paper.
The teacher chooses students to call out a letter/number and then everyone slides their strip of paper 'til that letter/number shows in the "window" of their slider. Since this is like an "I Spy" game, students really enjoy sliders, and teachers can see at a glance who is having difficulty.
Because I've been making some activities to go with Pete the Cat, I decided to create a cat slider. One turned into 4 and there went my day...
You can choose the cat for your students, or give them a choice. Run the cat patterns off on blue construction paper (for a Pete the Cat one) and have students trim, or run them off on white construction paper and have students color their cat.
To add a bit more pizzazz to the blue construction paper cats, I've included patterns for little tennis shoes. Run them off on white paper. Students trim and glue to the appropriate cat.
Cutting out the cats, can be a bit tricky, so I would not do this option for really little ones. Instead, use the smaller cat patterns, with the dashed lines, and run off on white paper.
Younger kiddos can easily follow the lines and get some cutting practice in, but are not overwhelmed with twisting and turning their scissors.
Since the blue ones turned out especially cute, you may want to make a set of your own and laminate them. After students have found the letter/shape/number that is called out for the "I Spy" game, and everyone's hand is raised, you can hold up your cat and ask: "Is this letter/shape/number showing on your cat?"
Students make adjustments, so you are reinforcing the correct answer, without having to take the time to individually correct a struggling student, or embarrass them.
There are "sliders" for upper and lowercase letters, numbers, counting backwards from 10-0, shapes and skip counting by 2's, 3's, 5's, and 10's.
Pick the slider for the standard that you want to practice, run them off and trim on a paper cutter. You could also reuse the sliders and review another standard, with a different slider on another day.
For more teachable moments, review patterns or odd and even numbers, by having students choose 2 or 3 colors of crayons or markers and trace the letters/numbers in an ABAB or ABC pattern. (I did this in my samples, so be sure and look at the photographs closely. )
To review shapes, I'd suggest using the cat head pattern. Children color the shapes on their slider, which will then become the "nose" of the cat when they slide the strip into that position. I think they turned out pretty cute if I do say so for myself.
Click on the link to view/download the Cat Slider packet. I hope it's simply "purr-fect" for Pete the Cat or any other cat-themed activities you have going on.
Thanks for visiting. The chill is in the air today and really feels like fall. Time for a brisk walk with my pup Chloe, to help get energized.
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Top nuclear power stories of 20196 January 2020
Summary of the top nuclear power stories of 2019, from the startup of the world's first floating nuclear power plant to decommissioning progress at Chernobyl and Fukushima.
Global net nuclear-generating capacity stood at 392.4GWe at the end of 2019, down slightly on 2018, according to data from the World Nuclear Association. In all nine reactors were retired, six started operation and construction begun on three new units.
The past 12 months have also seen new recognition of the role nuclear power can play in mitigating climate change as well as an increased focus on the development of small modular reactors.
The decade-long project to build a new shelter over the destroyed Chernobyl reactor 4 has been completed and handed over to Ukraine. Japan has revised its plans for decommissioning the damaged reactors at Fukushima.
Nuclear power: stops and starts of 2019
Nine reactors were permanently closed in 2019: Bilibino 1 (Russia), Chinshan 2 (Taiwan), Genkai 2 (Japan), Mühleberg (Switzerland), Philippsburg 2 (Germany), Pilgrim (USA), Ringhals 2 (Sweden), Three Mile Island 1 (USA), and Wolsong 1 (South Korea).
Meanwhile, six reactors were connected to the grid, including the world's first floating nuclear power plant Akademik Lomonosov, which started producing electricity on 19 December.
Construction began on three new reactors: Russia's Kursk II-2 (VVER-TOI); China's Zhangzhou 1 (HPR1000); and Iran's Bushehr 2 (VVER-1000).
Recognition of nuclear's role in mitigating climate change
2019 saw widespread recognition of the role that nuclear power can play in the mitigation of climate change.
In May, a flagship International Energy Agency (IEA) report, warned that a decline in nuclear energy capacity would threaten climate goals and supply security unless advanced economies find a way to extend the operating lives of their reactors.
The International Atomic Energy Agency also hosted its first Conference on Climate Change and the Role of Nuclear Power, which drew 550 participants from 79 countries, and 18 international organisations.
In November, the European Parliament adopted a resolution on COP25 recognising the role nuclear energy can play in meeting climate objectives.
The new IAEA director general Rafael Mariano Grossi told COP25 in Madrid that greater use of low-carbon nuclear power is needed to ensure the global transition to clean energy, including to back up variable renewables such as solar and wind. Grossi from Argentina was elected as IAEA director general in October following the death of Yukiya Amano in July.
New roadmap for Fukushima decommissioning
Japan in December revised the road map for decommissioning the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.
Although decommissioning is complicated by high radiation and other risks, the government and Tokyo Electric Power Co (Tepco) still aim for completion within 30-40 years.
According to the new roadmap, removal of the used fuel assemblies from the spent fuel pool at Fukushima Daiichi unit 1 will begin sometime in 2027-2028 and at unit 2 in 2024-2026. The process of removing the fuel had previously been due to start in fiscal 2023. Work is already underway at unit 3.
The most difficult task, removal of some 880t of molten fuel from the three reactors, is scheduled to begin in 2021.
Tepco also faces ongoing problems in managing 1.2 million tons of treated water, which still contains radioactive tritium, stored in more than 950 tanks at the plant. Contaminated water generated by cooling the melted reactor cores is still is increasing by 170 cubic metres daily.
Further delays for European EPRs
Commissioning of the Olkiluoto 3 EPR in Finland has been pushed back to March 2021 by suppliers France’s Areva and Germany’s Siemens, plant operator TVO said in December. Regular electricity production was previously scheduled to start in September 2020.
Construction of Olkiluoto 3 began in 2005, with completion initially scheduled for 2009.
The EPR at unit 3 of France’s Flamanville nuclear plant was also further delayed. EDF said in July FL3 would not be ready before the end of 2022, pushing back the date by three years because of ongoing problems with weldings.
Construction of the Flamanville 3 EPR began in 2007 and was initially due for completion in 2012.
Race continues to develop accident-tolerant fuel (ATF)
Accident-tolerant fuel designs are in development in Europe, Japan, the USA, Russia and China. Framatome, Global Nuclear Fuel (GNF) and Westinghouse are working with the US Department of Energy (DOE) to commercialise ATF concepts by 2025.
The first Framatome ATF assemblies containing both modified cladding and pellets were loaded into Vogtle 2 in April. Westinghouse and Exelon Generation Company began testing ATF EnCore Fuel at Byron 2 in September. Global Nuclear Fuels (GNF) installed lead test assemblies of accident-tolerant fuel at the Hatch nuclear plant back in 2018.
In December, the first fuel assemblies for VVER-1000 reactors containing experimental ATF rods manufactured at Russia’s Novosibirsk Chemical Concentrates Plant passed acceptance tests. Russian fuel company Tvel plans to load the fuel assemblies into one of the reactors at the Rostov in the first quarter of 2020.
China General Nuclear (CGN) started irradiation testing of a prototype ATF rod in the China Mianyang Research Reactor at the Institute of Nuclear Physics in Sichuan Province in January.
ATF generally involves either a chromium-plated zirconium alloy or a chrome-nickel alloy cladding and fuel pellets with higher density.
Institutional support grows for SMRs
Institutional support for small modular reactors (SMRs) increased in 2019, especially in Canada, the USA and the UK.
In Canada, Saskatchewan’s Growth Plan: the Next Decade of Growth 2020-2030, released in November, included the development of small modular reactor technology. The province expects to have its first operational SMR by the middle of the 2030s.
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) in July announced the launch of the Canadian Nuclear Research Initiative (CNRI), to enable research and development to accelerate the deployment of SMRs in Canada. CNL aims to site an SMR at one of its locations by 2026 and has received expressions of interest from 19 technology developers. These include the U-Battery consortium, led by enrichment company Urenco, StarCore Nuclear, Global First Power (GFP) and US-based Terrestrial Energy.
GFP's design has entered the third phase, which includes preliminary discussions on land arrangements. GFP and its partners have submitted an application to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) in April to prepare a site, the first SMR licence application ever received by CNSC.
In the USA, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission announced in December that it had approved an Early Site Permit for the Clinch River site near Oak Ridge, Tennessee. In December, the US Department of Energy Department granted compact fast reactor developer Oklo a permit to build an SMR with integrated solar panels at the Idaho National Laboratory.
In the UK, the Office for Nuclear Regulation, Environment Agency and Natural Resources Wales in November published new Generic Design Assessment (GDA) guidance which takes into account the potential for SMR designs to enter GDA in the future. Also in November, UK Research and Innovation confirmed it had provided initial match funding to a consortium led by Rolls-Royce, which is designing an SMR for the UK.
Chernobyl New Safe Confinement completed
The Chernobyl New Safe Confinement (NSC), a multinational project to construct a new radiation cover over the destroyed reactor 4 of the Chernobyl nuclear plant in Ukraine, was completed in April.
A conceptual design for the NSC was finalised in 2001, and construction began in 2011. The vast arch structure was erected away from the sarcophagus to reduce radiation exposure to workers and was moved into place in November 2016.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) said the NSC would “protect the environment from further releases of radioactive materials and enable the long-term safe and secure deconstruction of the old shelter and the destroyed reactor, as well as the removal of the radioactive inventory”. The NSC has a 100-year design life.
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Kent Sanford | Grocery Store Worker, Whole Foods
When we think of everyday heroes the obvious jobs come to mind first—doctors, firefighters, teachers, the military, etc. But when the coronavirus brought the country to a standstill, a new group of unexpected heroes were there to get us through—grocery store workers. “I was humbled by that title,” recalls Kent Sanford, a worker at the Whole Foods location in North Buckhead.
However, no hero is without their challenges. Working at a grocery store is already a difficult and demanding job, and the pandemic hasn’t made it easier. “I’ve witnessed stressed out, very anxious customers grabbing whatever food they could get their hands on,” Kent says. But as the initial buying panic faded and society adjusted to the ‘new normal’, Kent says she has witnessed a positive shift in the attitudes of customers towards her and her coworkers. “Customers have a little bit more patience, especially when we are unloading our u-boats in the grocery aisles. [They] are more understanding if a certain brand is out of stock.”
She has also experienced some of the brighter parts of the pandemic. “An older customer came in and she mentioned to me about shopping for her adult daughter and teenage grandson who had health issues and couldn’t go out in public due to the virus,” Kent recalls. After helping the woman pick out her essentials and escorting her to the checkout line, the customer realized she had misplaced her wallet. “She insisted she leave the cart overflowing with $500+ worth of products and go find her wallet. At that moment in time, I told the cashier that I would pay for her groceries and that she taught me so much about life in that short amount of time with her. We both started to cry!”
Despite the positivity from customers the work hasn’t been easy for Kent. The long hours leave her sore all the time and she hasn’t been able to spend much time with her three kids and help them with their schoolwork. But she has found strength to move forward in a quote from one of her personal Wonder Women, Maya Angelou, “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
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Cyclone Fani, which has been classified as an extremely severe cyclone (ESC), is the 10th such cyclone to hit India in May in past 52 years. Data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) show that the last time an extremely severe cyclone hit India in May was in 2004. The other years when such cyclones were witnessed in May are: 1968, 1976, 1979, 1982, 1997, 1999 and 2001.
Generally, extremely severe cyclones hit India's east coast in the post-monsoon season (October-December). IMD data on cyclones that hit India between 1965 and 2017 show that the country has weathered 39 extremely severe cyclones in these 52 years. Of these, nearly 60 per cent (23) were between October and December.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) classifies cyclones on the basis of the maximum sustained surface wind speed (MSW) they generate.
The cyclones are classified as severe (MSW of 48-63 knots), very severe (MSW of 64-89 knots), extremely severe (MSW of 90-119 knots) and super cyclonic storm (MSW of 120 knots or more). One knot is equal to 1.8 kmph.
WHAT MAKES CYCLONE FANI SPECIAL
Timing and strength are two factors that make Cyclone Fani, pronounced as Foni, different from most other tropical cyclones in this time of the year. Cyclone Fani started developing around April 25 and has made a landfall this morning in Odisha on the east coast.
Traversing for nearly 10 days over the sea allowed Fani to gather such strength that it is now classified as an extremely severe cyclone. Generally, tropical cyclones over the Bay of Bengal have a lifespan of four-seven days. But Cyclone Fani is different.
What makes Cyclone Fani special is its trajectory. Fani started developing around the Equator and moved upwards. The long journey allowed it to gather a lot of moisture and momentum, resulting in strong winds.
It has been observed that cyclones/hurricanes/tornados that spend a long time travelling over the sea are generally more powerful than the ones that hit the landmass within a few days.
The reason is that the longer duration at sea allows storms to gather more water and momentum and thus generate stronger winds.
Another aspect that makes Cyclone Fani special is its trajectory. Fani started developing around the Equator and moved upwards (see image below). It thus has had a much longer journey from its starting point to the point where it made a landfall, than other cyclones that generate in the Bay of Bengal.
(Click on the image for a zoomed version.)
The IMD had first predicted that Cyclone Fani would make a landfall in Tamil Nadu but the forecast was updated as the cyclone altered its course. Had Cyclone Fani made its landfall in Tamil Nadu, it was possible that its strength would have been lower than its present strength because a landfall in Tamil Nadu would have meant that Fani would have covered a shorter distance over the sea.
Most cyclones that generate exclusively in the Bay of Bengal become relatively weaker by the time they reach the Indian landmass. However, the case with Cyclone Fani is different since it developed almost close to the Equator.
The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), a United Nations body that monitors weather conditions, had said the extremely severe Cyclone Fani will make a landfall in Odisha with wind speeds of more than 170 km/h.
However, even after making the landfall, the cyclone will move north-northeastwards and strike West Bengal as a severe cyclone and is expected to hit Bangladesh on May 4 as a cyclonic storm.
This means that besides having covered a long journey over the sea (during which Cyclone Fani collected massive amount of moisture), the cyclone will also travel considerable distance over the land.
A (terrifying) look at the precipitable water accompanying #CycloneFani, where deep orange = >60mm H2O, basically the entire #BayofBengal. Flooding also threatens #Bangladesh. Updates at https://t.co/yFMM6Q1Jj2 pic.twitter.com/wQXLe3H6FMUW-Madison CIMSS (@UWCIMSS) May 2, 2019
The WMO has also warned that low-lying districts in Odisha are very likely to be flooded because a storm surge (rising of sea level due to storm) of about 1.5 metre height above astronomical tide is expected when Cyclone Fani hits Odisha.
The timing of Cyclone Fani is important because the cyclone started developing in April, a month that has historically seen very few cyclones that were categorised as extremely severe.
Between 1965 and 2017, India was hit by 145 cyclonic storms that were classified as severe, very severe, extremely severe and super cyclonic storm. Of these, only seven (5 per cent) were in April and 27 (18 per cent) in May.
Most of these cyclones (90 i.e. 62 per cent) were generated between October and December.
Even after making the landfall, the cyclone will move north-northeastwards and strike West Bengal as a severe cyclone and is expected to hit Bangladesh on May 4 as a cyclonic storm.
Madhavan Rajeevan, secretary in the Ministry of Earth Sciences in a tweet said, "In the past (1891-2017) only 14 severe tropical cyclones were formed in April over the Bay of Bengal and only one storm crossed the Indian mainland. Cyclone Fani is the second storm forming in April and crossing the mainland. The last time it happened was Cyclone Nargis that devastated Myanmar in 2008."
In the past (1891-2017) only 14 severe tropical cyclones formed in APRIL over Bay of Bengal Only one storm crossed the Indian main land. Cyclone FANI the second storm forming in April and crossing main land. Last severe cyclone NARGIS in 2008 devastated Myanmar @Indiametdept pic.twitter.com/jSP2rCmN2NMadhavan Rajeevan (@rajeevan61) April 30, 2019
TWO SOURCES OF CYCLONES:
The Indian subcontinent experiences cyclones from two basins: the Bay of Bengal basin and the Arabian Sea basin. Of the two, more cyclones are generated in the Bay of Bengal and cyclones here have also been more severe than the one generated over the Arabian Sea.
One of the reasons why tropical cyclones are more prone to the Bay of Bengal is that its surface temperature is more than that of the Arabian Sea. Tropical cyclones generally need a temperature of around 28 degrees Celsius. The Bay of Bengal is more conducive to this than the Arabian Sea. (Read more on this and other aspects here.)
Data on cyclones that hit India over the past 126 years also back this theory. On analysing IMD data we find that between 1891 and 2017, India weathered 305 cyclones that were classified as severe and above.
Of these, 75 per cent (i.e. 229) were generated in the Bay of Bengal basin.
Another peculiarity with the Bay of Bengal is that it is known for its potential in generating dangerous high storm tides. When these tides and cyclonic storms coincide, it becomes a major killer.
According to the India Meteorological Department, "Out of 10 recorded cases of very heavy loss of life (ranging from about 40,000 to well over 2,00,000) in the world due to tropical cyclones, nine cases were in the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea."
Five of these were in Bangladesh, three in India and one in Myanmar.
World's highest recorded storm tide measuring 45 feet occurred in 1876 during the Bakherganj cyclone near Meghna Estuary, Bangladesh.
In fact, IMD says that the world's highest recorded storm tide measuring 45 feet occurred in this region. It was way back in 1876 during the Bakherganj cyclone near Meghna Estuary, Bangladesh.
REGION'S GLOOMY PAST WITH FURIOUS CYCLONES
The Indian subcontinent is considered to be one of the worst-affected regions by tropical cyclones, with the region having weathered some of the deadliest cyclones in world history.
According to the Nation Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project (NCRMP), the Indian subcontinent is exposed to "nearly 10 per cent" of the world's tropical cyclones. NCRMP's data analysis shows that between 1980 and 2000, on an average annually 370 million people were exposed to cyclones in India.
A 2014 report of the World Meteorological Organisation, a United Nations organisation on weather monitoring, states that cyclonic storms have been the main cause of deaths due to natural disasters in Asia between 1970 and 2012. A majority of these cyclone-related deaths have occurred in India and Bangladesh.
The report--Atlas of Mortality and Economic Losses from Weather, Climate and Water Extremes--states that between 1970 and 2012, Asia suffered 2,681 natural disasters, of which 35 per cent (938) were storms.
When it comes to deaths, cyclonic storms were responsible for 76 per cent of all deaths caused by natural disasters in Asia in this period. (The report estimates 9.15 lakh deaths were caused due to natural disasters in Asia and 6.95 of them were related to tropical cyclones.)
The top three deadliest disasters in this period were all tropical cyclones. Two of them hit Bangladesh (in 1970 and 1991) and one hit Myanmar (Cyclone Nargis in 2008). The total deaths caused by just these three cyclones was 5,77,232.
(Click photo for a zoomed version.)
Of the 10 most severe natural disasters (in terms of deaths) that struck Asia between 1970 and 2012, eight were tropical storms that hit India, Bangladesh and Myanmar.
In terms of economic loss, Asia suffered a loss of $789.8 billion in these 42 years and 30 per cent of it was due to cyclonic storms.
Taking a global picture, the 10 deadliest disasters that hit the world between 1970 and 2012 included three cyclones in Bangladesh and one in Myanmar.
In fact, the 1970 cyclone in Bangladesh caused the greatest number of deaths (3 lakh) in any natural disaster in the world. The Bangladesh cyclone shared the top place with the 1983 drought in Ethiopia that killed the same number of people.
Besides this, analysis of the WMO data show that between 1970 and 2012, 7,77,861 people were killed due to storms (cyclones/hurricanes/tornadoes). However, 89 per cent of the deaths (6.95 lakh) were caused in Asia, and primarily in Bangladesh, Myanmar and India.
HOW CYCLONES CAUSE DAMAGE
Cyclones are powerful storms that generate strong windspeeds and have the potential to trigger sudden and heavy rain in the affected areas. There are basically three aspects related to cyclones that have the potential to cause destruction-flooding due to rising sea, destruction caused by strong winds and damage due to heavy rains.
Between 1970 and 2012, 7.77 lakh people were killed due to storms (cyclones/hurricanes/tornadoes) world over. But, 89% of these deaths (6.95 lakh) were caused in Asia, and primarily in Bangladesh, Myanmar and India.
When a cyclone is formed over the sea, it generates strong winds along it. These winds have the potential to generate storm surges. A storm surge is an abnormal rise in the sea level due to a storm (cyclone, hurricane etc).
A storm surge becomes dangerous because it has the potential to flood low-lying areas along the coast. It can drown humans and animals, destroy infrastructure and damage environment by eroding beaches, flooding vegetation, among others.
The second dame-causing aspect of cyclones is the strong winds that are generated by the storm. These strong winds that accompany cyclones can uproot trees, electricity poles, shatter houses etc. This is a common phenomenon in the United States of America which regularly weathers strong hurricanes.
The third aspect with cyclones is their ability to cause sudden, heavy and prolonged rain in the affected areas. This causes floods in rivers, pollutes drinking water and if combined with storm surge, it becomes a double whammy.
Unfortunately, all the three factors occur at the same time when a cyclone makes a landfall. The IMD states that of three factors, it is storm surge that is most catastrophic and causes widespread destruction. "Past history indicates that loss of life is significant when surge magnitude is three metres or more and catastrophic when five metres and above," it says.
A possible reason for this could be that not much can actually be done against rising sea waves, especially if they are more than 3 metres in height. Storm surge becomes more dangerous if their timing coincides with the timing of high tides.
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Across the nation, individuals in need of funding to file lawsuits are falling victim to financial lenders who claim easy, fast cash.
What these lenders fail to mention, however, are the maliciously high interest rates that can exceed 200 percent. For example, in a recent Michigan case, six women field a suit against the state and borrowed $635,000, only to end up owing $3.1 million to their lender.
“[Lawsuit lenders] are investing in these lawsuits with no ethical or legal restraints in how they conduct themselves,” says former Georgia Attorney General Thurbert Baker, an outspoken advocate for lawsuit lending usury laws. “When you have that, it interferes with the lawyer-client relationship, not to mention the consumers who are getting re-victimized by having to absorb exuberant interest rates.”
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Odysseus Member Professor Elspeth Guild, together with Dr. Diego Acosta, has published a study titled ‘Challenges Presented by Migration and Refugees from a Euro-Mediterranean Perspective’ requested by the European Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs’
There are opportunities for cooperation in the field of border management, migration and refugee protection among member states of the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) during the European Parliament’s presidency of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union for the Mediterranean (PA-UfM). There needs to be greater trust and confidence among these states in order to achieve such objective. UfM member states participate in a range of related initiatives in their various regions with states outside the UfM. These need to be accommodated. UfM member states share an international legal basis applicable to the field which may usefully be built upon. UfM member states widely affirmed political commitment to this foundation in the 2018 UN Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration and its counterpart for Refugees. | <urn:uuid:a341e63a-1e0d-4b81-be4b-74e589303cd7> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://odysseus-network.eu/odysseus-members-elspeth-guild-has-published-a-study-titled-challenges-presented-by-migration-and-refugees-from-a-euro-mediterranean-perspective-requested-by-the-european-parliaments-committe/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570767.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808061828-20220808091828-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.942847 | 221 | 1.867188 | 2 |
Date of Graduation
Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders (MS)
Rehabilitation, Human Resources and Communication Disorders
Second Committee Member
augmentative and alternative communication, multiple disabilities, school-aged children, speech therapy
This study aimed to evaluate the effects of instruction in teaching triadic gaze to communicate by accessing low-tech AAC. The low-tech AAC was an Eye-Com board with two target words laterally fixed to the board via Velco backing. Three school-aged participants completed the study, each with multiple disabilities, severe motor restrictions, and limited speech. This study utilized a multiple baseline across participants design. Laminated color photos depicting individualized, motivating vocabulary for each participant were used as probe materials. All three participants demonstrated increased performance in accurately utilizing triadic gaze for selecting from a field of two from baseline to intervention phases. Estimated intervention effect sizes for each participant were large: Tau-U results averaged 0.93 and ranged from 0.78-1.00. Professionals may consider using instruction to teach triadic gaze as a communication access method for individuals with multiple disabilities who have limited motor access options. Future research should further investigate triadic gaze as a tool for language intervention for individuals with multiple disabilities.
Norton, B. (2022). Effect of Intervention of Low-Tech AAC Access Through Triadic Gaze on Communication from School-Aged Children with Multiple Disabilities. Graduate Theses and Dissertations Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/etd/4525
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Last week Paul August and I attended the BIO International Convention, a conference with over 16,000 leaders from the biotech and pharmaceutical industry. We met a number of companies interested in advancing drug development for CMT. There are four primary factors which make CMT attractive to them from a business perspective:
- There is a high unmet need; there are over 2.8 million people worldwide living with CMT without treatments.
- Because CMT is categorized as a rare disease by the FDA, biotech and pharma are incentivized to develop therapeutic approaches to CMT.
- CMT is a genetic disease and with the recent approvals of gene therapy for other diseases, using this approach to treat CMT is rational and viable.
- With the current body of knowledge and advances in technology, the landscape for drug development has never been better for CMT.
Additionally, courtesy of the leaders at BIO,I had the opportunity to speak to a group of leaders in the industry in a public forum, building a case for support for CMT research and working with the CMT Research Foundation. Through these meetings and presentations, Paul and I built momentum within the biotech and pharma industry, many of whom expressed a strong interest in CMT. We will continue to advance the conversations to find the most promising and urgent partnerships to develop treatments for CMT. | <urn:uuid:c1d2587b-eb53-4c4f-ad40-78749bee777c> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://cmtrf.org/scenes-from-bio2019/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573172.64/warc/CC-MAIN-20220818063910-20220818093910-00265.warc.gz | en | 0.95073 | 274 | 1.59375 | 2 |
Historically, Mother’s Day commemorates the conventional role of biological and surrogate mothers. Yet motherhood is more than the act of birth and childrearing. It also encompasses the universal role we all play in protecting and nurturing others. This Mother’s Day, we pay tribute to both conventions in recognition of the Divine Feminine dwelling within us all.
People express and experience motherly love in numerous ways. Common aspects of mothering (i.e., gemstones) are nurturing, compassion, and kindness. Jesus described God as being like a “mother hen” who gathers, nourishes, and protects.
This Sunday, our guest speaker is Susie Leonard Weller. She will share a lesson on mothering that explores the “gemstones” or gifts of motherhood. She will also invite you to consider the gifts you may have received from those who mothered you. Although they can sometimes cause pain, the gifts you receive always serve your soul’s contract. Therefore, it is important to look for the lesson in all of them.
So, join Susie this Sunday to learn how to embody the spiritual gifts that reflect the Divine Mother in you.
You can join us in person or watch the service on our live stream feed.
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Tuesday, October 3 at 6 PM - 8 PM
51 Okara Drive, Whangarei, Northland 0110
Join us for the launch of the Kauri Rescue project in Northland at Toll Stadium on Tuesday 3 October at 6pm. All welcome. Refreshments provided.
Find out about this citizen science project working with landowners to treat their own sick kauri trees and save them from kauri dieback disease using both western science and matauranga Māori methods.
Download our Press release about this launch
Dr Mels Barton talks about Kauri Rescue, how you can join the team and what you can do to limit the spread of dieback in our new video on Vimeo. Check this out now
Kauri Rescue will host a public hui in the Waiatarua Community Hall at 7pm on Thursday 31 August 2017 to support people living with kauri trees and enable those who don’t have their own kauri to help others keep their trees healthy.
Dr Nick Waipara will give practical advice on how to keep your kauri healthy, whether or not you have kauri dieback disease. Kauri Rescue Ambassadors Ngaire and Peter will also share their experience of treating their own trees with phosphite as part of the Kauri Rescue pilot trial.
Our engagement with community has found that many people are unsure of how to determine if their trees are healthy and even if they are, people are unclear of how to care for their kauri to limit the risk of them being susceptible to dieback disease. This Hui will give you key information and valuable resources on how to care for kauri – your own or your neighbours.
Come and visit the Kauri Rescue stand at the MaCahon Kauri Project, on Sunday August 6 at the Titirangi War Memorial Hall.
The McCahon Kauri Project is a collaborative project to both fund raise and regenerate kauri growth, six hundred disease free 'McCahon kauri' saplings will be available to purchase at a free Kauri Community Day on 6 August in Titirangi at the Titirangi War Memorial Hall.
The saplings are available to order now directly from firstname.lastname@example.org or phone 09 817 6148.
If you don't have room for a tree in your backyard, you can be a sponsor and the tree will be provided to a suitable home and you will receive a commemorative numbered booklet about the project.
The trees are $50 each and in keeping with their legacy, they will be released as a 2017 limited edition. Each tree will be accompanied by a booklet, recording its unique edition number, along with information about its heritage, and how to plant and care for the sapling.
Public discussion from 1:00pm - 2:30pm
The Kauri Community day also features talks by Dr Nick Waipara, Principal Biosecurity Advisor, Auckland Council and Kauri Rescue team member; Sarah Smuts-Kennedy, a former McCahon House artist-in-resident and biodynamic gardener; and Julia Waite, curator of Freedom & Structure, a painting show currently touring New Zealand which includes McCahon's French Bay and Kauri paintings
The McCahon Kauri Project is a collaboration between:
McCahon House Trust; Te Kawerau a Maki; The Kauri Project; Auckland Biosecurity; Auckland Botanic Gardens
Download the latest newsletter to keep you up to date with our activities.
In this issue:
Do you have Kauri on your property?
Showcasing Kauri Rescue
Introducing Plant & Food's Dr. Linley Jesson
Kauri Rescue in the media - in West Auckland
Our next event - 'Caring for Your Kauri' Hui
Conversations with our pilot group
News in Brief
Download the first edition of our Kauri Rescue newsletter - which will be produced three times each year.
In this March issue:
Introducing the project & find out about the launch.
Pilot study gets underway in Titirangi.
Meet the Kauri Rescue Team.
Have your say.
Kauri RescueTM otherwise known as Community Control of Kauri Dieback: Tiaki Kauri is engaging the public to refine a new citizen science tool for the treatment of Kauri Dieback Disease, which is affecting many kauri forests in northern New Zealand. The project team is recruiting private landowners to work alongside scientists to treat their own trees by injecting a compound called Phosphite which has shown great promise in scientific trials.
On Saturday March 4, Dr Ian Horner, Lee Hill, Dr Marie McEntee and eight community members from Titirangi gathered at a resident's property to begin the Kauri Rescue pilot trial. At the practical workshop Ian introduced the pilot group to the process of treating their trees with Phosphite. The group will now treat their own trees and record their observations and they will also assist the Kauri Rescue science team to fine tune the project participants' field manual before it is more widely released in the second phase of the project that will begin in April.
The pilot group, who have trees on their properties with confirmed kauri dieback disease were relieved to be finally engaged in attempting to halt the devastating effect of dieback. Over the next three weeks they will inject their trees with phosphite and make initial observations as a first important step in participating in this trial.
If you would like to become a participant in the Phase 2 trials, please contact us using our contact form on the website. The Kauri Rescue project will also shortly expand beyond Titirangi to Northland and the Coromandel and updates will be posted here as this occurs.
You can join the team in a number of ways:
Become a Participant.
If you know or suspect that you have Kauri Dieback on your residential or rural property in Auckland you can join this project. To find out more about this please fill in our form: I want to treat my kauri. Our team members can organise a free assessment of your kauri tree(s) and soil to confirm Kauri Dieback, through your local Council - although alternative testing can be provided, at a cost (see our form for details about this). It is important this testing is undertaken as only sites with confirmed Kauri Dieback can be included in the trial.
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If you do not currently have affected kauri but want to be kept informed of the project and have not yet provided us with your contact information so you can receive our newsletter (through taking part in our online survey), then fill in the newsletter form to indicate you would like to receive our quarterly e-newsletter.
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Show your support / Become a Kauri Rescue Ambassador.
Show your support for this project and our efforts to make significant advances in the management of kauri dieback, by purchasing a Kauri Rescue t-shirt / hat or bag from our online merchandise store. You can also be a Kauri Rescue Ambassador and promote the project in your area or help us with practical work treating and monitoring trees on private land. To find about more about being a Kauri Rescue Ambassador contact us.
The Kauri Rescue project was officially launched on February 9, to a large and enthusiastic audience in Titirangi. Speakers from the Kauri Rescue team outlined the project's aims, and answered a variety of questions from the audience.
It is clear from the feedback received on the night that Waitakere residents are keen to engage and are excited to see that they can make a contribution to rescuing kauri from the devastating dieback disease.
Kauri Rescue is a citizen science initiative, which will see residents with known dieback in their Kauri trees apply phosphite treatment in an effort to protect the tree from the disease. In addition Matauranga Maori solutions will be explored to investigate alternative treatments. A pilot study will begin in late February with about 10 residents who have known dieback on their property and then expand to a wider group of participants in April.
If you are interested in participating please fill in our contact form.
Check out our merchandise, including t-shirts, bags and hats
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Tackling Child Exploitation Support Programme
The Tackling Child Exploitation Support Programme aims to support local areas to develop an effective strategic response to child exploitation and threats from outside the family home.
The Department for Education has commissioned a consortium, led by Research in Practice, together with The Children’s Society and University of Bedfordshire, to deliver a new programme to tackle child exploitation.
The Tackling Child Exploitation (TCE) Support Programme aims to support local areas to develop an effective strategic response to child exploitation and threats from outside the family home (known as extra-familial harm). This covers child sexual exploitation and child criminal exploitation, including county lines drug trafficking.
Aimed at local area partnerships with safeguarding responsibilities, the programme is designed to provide extra support so that local areas can review and develop their strategic approach to safeguarding children and young people.
The TCE Support Programme is helping local areas in two main ways:
- Developing an online open-access resource containing evidence-informed materials, such as knowledge briefings and tools. These resources will support local areas to develop their strategic response to extra-familial harm and child exploitation.
- Developing and delivering Bespoke Support Projects, which entails providing time-limited projects in local areas.
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Red-flag in this generation is easy to spot, do you have any red-flags in your relationship, find out here!
Relationships are always known to be a beautiful journey to experience. Human connection in this era, does find strength and importance around romantic relationships. During, the lockdown period many relationships made their way to healthy marriage and some of the couple got separated as they discovered some deal breakers in their relationship.
You ending up at this article, already made your instinct true. But here are some ways to confirm if this relationship is a red-flag or Green-flag for your life. Here are red-flag signs that you should consider before it’s too late.
- Mentally abusing
Be aware of this toxic pattern in your relationship.
This sign is hard to detect when you keep on jumping in a toxic relationship. Mentally abusing behavior of other spouse/ partner can turn out to be affecting mental health or PTSD which can leave a traumatic experience. Here is how to detect these toxic behaviour.
Gaslighting is a technique which another person uses to manipulate. Though it is not physically visible but its affect is quite harmful from inside, the manipulator spouse does make you question your judgements and sanity.
Gaslighting is a part of victimizing which makes the other person feel guilty even if they were wrong or not. But anyone who finds themselves in a stage of being gaslighted should accept the sign and leave the relationship.
- Fights get physical abusing
Physical Abuse in a relationship is a Red flag!
If you discover that another person has Anger issue it is easier to feel unsafe, threatened and insecure during the fight. Anger issues occur because of a lack of emotional reflection which can be a huge sign as a red flag. During a fight or any argument, a partner reflects on unhealthy behavior such as physically fighting, abusing or harming you with things, this can be a clear sign to exist. Anyone who displays toxic behaviour and physical abuse to prove themselves in an argument is a Big NO-NO!
- Inability to resolve conflict
Signs of an unhealthy relationship begins with these warning signs.
In a relationship, avoiding resolution and they cope with an argument while avoiding the other, this behaviour leads to a huge ruin. The long-waited unresolved fight becomes huge and leads to passive aggression.
Confronting and embracing constructive conflict are essential for a healthy relationship and this is the best way to protect a relationship. Without the communication, productive conflict your matter will remain unresolved and these unhealthy patterns will lead to wasting of energy, overthinking and resentment.
- Keeps a secret & Lies
Complusive lying partner, is this healthy or a Red-flag?
Displaying your profile picture in his social media as a secret, is not counted as a red-flag. But he hides or avoids to acknowledge you to his close ones, friends and family is a point to doubt. If you are able to catch their compulsive lying behaviour do consider it as a sign to be concerned about. A person who is not honest with himself, you cannot expect him to be honest with you.
Lying has the capability to destroy a relationship and it can lead to doubt, misunderstanding and trust issues, mentioned in David Joseph book “compulsive lying in relationship”. Even if the reason is insecurity for you or less trust issues, both of these reasons do not provide a healthy relationship.
- Ghost you
Do you feel confused while being in this relationship?
“Ghosting” is noticeable in this generation, it is also known to be a toxic pattern. Daily communication is not required for a healthy relationship but it does require checking up on the person you care for. There is a minor line to define the Ghosting or genuine checking on a person, whether it is through a call or text the caring energy will leave you feeling special but ghosting will leave you irritated and confused. | <urn:uuid:89d90a3d-cf62-48ae-879b-eab8b5bc3ff6> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://fhmindia.com/5-biggest-red-flags-that-you-should-avoid-in-a-relationship/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573699.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819131019-20220819161019-00265.warc.gz | en | 0.956141 | 807 | 1.820313 | 2 |
Sea-Rock liquid kelp is made from wet Ecklonia maxima, a seaweed suspension containing auxins for use on various crops, which goes through a milling process to produce a smooth green organic plant stimulant that is compatible with most fertilizer regimes. Liquid kelp stimulants have a growth effect on plants, increasing root growth and mass, resulting in a stronger, healthier plant producing a more significant yield.
The natural chelating agent assists with relief of transplant shock & promotes overall plant health
The benefits of Sea-Rock liquid kelp:
Increased nutrient uptake.
Promotes stronger root and plant growth.
Excellent for new plants, seedlings, and transplants.
It contains all the naturally occurring substances and natural plant growth stimulants found in seaweed. It improves disease and pest resistance. Improved water retention.
Directions for use:
Sea Rock is readily taken up by the plant and is formulated for use as both a foiler feed and as a soil drench.
It will be advisable to do a miscibility test before mixing Sea Rock with other chemicals.
The rate of application is dependant on the plant growth stage, stress levels and reaction required. The lower feeds should be used for maintenance while the higher feeds will enable the crop to overcome severe stress periods.
Sea Rock should preferably be applied in the early morning or late afternoon.
Sea Rock is not an extract, but a suspension of Ecklonia maxima which includes all the natural plant growth stimulants, and other occurring substances and stimulants in seaweed. Sea Rock may be used in a 7 to 14-day cycle, during the period of high plant stress, germination, transplanting, bud formation, fruit set, rapid development and during the period when low temperatures are problematic.
Nitrogen (N) 1.1g/kg - 1.1g/L
Phosphorous (P) 96.4g/kg - 97.4g/L
Potassium (K) 1.3g/kg - 1.3g/L
Sulphur (S) 381.2mg/kg - 385mg/L
Biological Activity: Auxins 0.287mg/L
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- What happens if you eat bad carrots?
- What does a bad carrot look like?
- Can you eat old carrots?
- When should you not eat carrots?
- What is the black stuff on carrots?
- What does mold on carrots look like?
- Are floppy carrots safe to eat?
- Why do carrots go soft?
- Are carrots bad when they turn white?
- Can you get sick from carrots?
- How long do raw carrots last in the fridge?
- Can you eat carrots that have mold?
- How do you revive soft carrots?
- Why do carrots taste musty?
- Can slimy carrots be washed?
- Why do carrots go brown?
- Do carrots oxidize?
- What color is mold on carrots?
- Do carrots mold in the fridge?
- Why are my carrots sprouting?
- How do you know if a carrot has white spots?
- What is the white stuff on carrots?
- How long do unpeeled carrots last in the fridge?
- Will food mold hurt you?
- What kind of mold grows on carrots?
- What happens if I accidentally eat mold?
- Can limp carrots be revived?
- What can I do with bendy carrots?
- What is the smell of carrot?
- Do baby carrots taste like regular carrots?
- What does carrot taste like?
- Will shredded carrots turn brown?
- Can you use black carrots?
- Why do my carrots go black in the fridge?
- Why do cut carrots turn black?
What happens if you eat bad carrots?
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What does a bad carrot look like?
Can you eat old carrots?
When should you not eat carrots?
What is the black stuff on carrots?
What does mold on carrots look like?
Are floppy carrots safe to eat?
Why do carrots go soft?
Are carrots bad when they turn white?
Can you get sick from carrots?
How long do raw carrots last in the fridge?
Can you eat carrots that have mold?
How do you revive soft carrots?
Why do carrots taste musty?
Can slimy carrots be washed?
You can definitely eat your carrots even if they are slimy. Just take the time to rinse them thoroughly under cold water, and maybe even use a peeler or knife to help you scrub away the slime before eating them or using them in your recipes.
Why do carrots go brown?
It can develop when carrots are washed and stored in cool rooms for long periods before packing. Abrasion caused by mechanical washing often removes the epidermal layer (outer skin), exposing the carrot tissue to oxidation of phenolic compounds, which turn brown, or black in severe cases.
Do carrots oxidize?
When Is a Carrot Bad? Sometimes, peeled carrots get a whitish tint to them. These vegetables don’t have the protective outer layer of unpeeled carrots. Iowa State Extension reports that this is due to oxidation and may occur because of moisture loss from the outer skin of the carrots.
What color is mold on carrots?
“Moisture loss in the thin outer layer of the baby carrot causes its surface to roughen up and light to be scattered throughout it. All of this results in whitish marks on the carrot,” Bishop explains. White blush can also appear due to the carrot’s damaged skin cells.
Do carrots mold in the fridge?
Carrots are not like other canned or packaged foods, they do not have a specific shelf life, but they are only spoiled slowly when attacked by viruses, bacteria, and molds.
Why are my carrots sprouting?
When you buy carrots and keep them in your kitchen, they may begin to sprout fine roots along the larger orange root. These are small, string-like roots that develop as a result of the carrot root continuing to seek moisture after it’s picked, explains the Produce for Better Health Foundation.
How do you know if a carrot has white spots?
Step 2: Check the carrots for spots.
If its spots feature a darker color (darker than that of white blush), it may not be safe for you to eat the carrots. Please throw it away than taking the risk and cook it.
What is the white stuff on carrots?
Myth: The white film noticed occasionally on baby carrots is a chlorine residue from carrot processing that presents a cancer health risk to consumers. Fact: The white film in question, sometimes referred to as “white blush” or “carrot blush,” is not chlorine, but a thin layer of dehydrated carrot.
How long do unpeeled carrots last in the fridge?
When properly stored, raw, unpeeled carrots will last between 3 and 4 weeks in the refrigerator, while peeled or sliced carrots will last between 2 and 3 weeks. Cooked carrots will last between 3 and 5 days properly stored in the refrigerator.
Will food mold hurt you?
Mold can produce toxic chemicals called mycotoxins. These can cause disease and even death, depending on the amount consumed, the length of exposure and the age and health of the individual ( 11 ). Acute toxicity includes gastrointestinal symptoms like vomiting and diarrhea, as well as acute liver disease.
What kind of mold grows on carrots?
Sclerotinia disease on carrots is becoming a serious economic disease in many vegetable growing areas. It is considered to be the most destructive disease of stored carrots. Significant losses can occur during the long storage over the winter.
What happens if I accidentally eat mold?
Most likely, you’ll be okay.” However, in certain cases, the mold found on spoiled food could be dangerous, so if you suddenly develop symptoms such as shortness of breath, nausea, an elevated temperature or diarrhea, you should immediately seek medical help.
Can limp carrots be revived?
But if your carrot has gone limp, it can easily be revived by soaking it in water. Research by the University of Otago found that carrots will last 10 times longer if you store them in the fridge in an airtight container with a paper towel on the bottom.
What can I do with bendy carrots?
The trick to turn your zombie carrot into a pert, healthy, delicious one is to just pop it in a glass of water for five minutes to rehydrate it. Unfortunately, it’s too late for some carrots, in particular if they’re mouldy or bad.
What is the smell of carrot?
Perfect carrots smell like spring, like sweetness in the back of your throat, like everything a carrot seed dreams of growing up to be. Smell your carrots, folks. If they smell good, they’ll taste good.
Do baby carrots taste like regular carrots?
In a blind taste test, baby carrots seem sweeter. However, that may be a misperception. According to Tim Hartz, with the department of plant science at the University of California at Davis, baby carrots and regular carrots are the same breed.
What does carrot taste like?
Overall, the characteristic flavour descriptors for carrots are sweet, woody, and earthy with a noticeable harshness.
Will shredded carrots turn brown?
Airtight container: Place the shredded carrots into a sealable plastic container with a lid on top. This also will help prevent air from coming into contact with the shredded carrot by sealing in moisture and preventing oxidation which causes wilting and discoloration.
Can you use black carrots?
Its anti-oxidant activity is four times higher than red carrot. The fresh black carrots are suitable for salad, juice, pickle and kanji which are good appetizer.
Why do my carrots go black in the fridge?
Be sure that the carrots are not stored in very damp conditions as they are likely to get Sclerotinia rot – a fluffy fungus that causes them to become black and hard.
Why do cut carrots turn black?
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CentraCare completed the first structural heart procedure in the world guided by a new 4-D hologram technology developed by EchoPixel. The augmented reality technology aims to reduce reduce procedure time, improve accuracy of the procedure, and reduce risk of complications.
June 28, 2021 — CentraCare, one of the largest health systems in Minnesota, successfully completed the first structural heart procedure in the world using 4-D hologram technology developed by EchoPixel.
Jacob Dutcher, M.D., an interventional cardiologist and director of the structural heart program at CentraCare Heart and Vascular Center, conducted a Watchman transcatheter left atrial appendage (LAA) occluder implant in an atrial fibrillation patient who need an alternative to blood thinners. This new approach to the Watchman procedure combines both EchoPixel’s pre-planning True3D software with its intra-operative Holographic Therapy Guidance (HTG) software platform. By leveraging mixed reality capabilities, EchoPixel brings precision to structural heart procedures by utilizing HTG, a transformative 4-D technology that enables the entire heart team to interact with a patient’s specific organs and tissues as if they were actual, physical objects. These augmented reality technologies reduce procedure time, improve accuracy of the procedure, reduce risk of complication and hasten recovery.
CentraCare Heart and Vascular Center is the first in the world to use EchoPixel’s technology both before and during a structural heart procedure. This technology was first unveiled on the expo floor at TCT 2019.
“EchoPixel pre-planning True3D software helped us reduce our procedure times by more than 27% and increase optimal procedure outcome by 20%. EchoPixel-HTG is taking us to the next level,” Dutcher said. “As one of the world’s largest Watchman implanting sites, we are always looking for new ways to advance and improve patient care, and are proud to be the first center in the world to offer this novel imaging technology.”
“Dr. Dutcher has been very influential in the development and evolution of our HTG technology,” says Sergio Aguirre, CEO of EchoPixel. “Having him on board has helped us hone our device and approach as we draw on his vast experience with this procedure. We are looking forward to continuing to work with him and CentraCare to adapt our software to other structural heart procedures, providing an even greater benefit to patients.”
About CentraCare Heart and Vascular Center
CentraCare Heart and Vascular Center is one of the largest cardiovascular programs in Minnesota, offering the latest advancements in care, technology and treatment. In 2020 U.S. News & World Report rated the program as #41 in the nation for cardiology and heart surgery. It is part of CentraCare, a Minnesota health system that includes eight hospitals in St. Cloud, Long Prairie, Melrose, Monticello, Paynesville, Redwood Falls, Sauk Centre and Willmar. The health system also owns more than 30 clinics along with 18 senior housing facilities and long-term care facilities throughout the region. For more information: www.centracare.com.
Headquartered in Silicon Valley, EchoPixel is a venture capital-backed startup and a pioneer in creating the operating room of the future. The company’s technologies include the first pre-operative True3D planning platform and intra-operative Holographic Therapy Guidance (HTC) software, which allow physicians to interact with patient-specific organs and tissues as if they were actual, physical objects. EchoPixel’s True3D software platform has already become the standard of care at world-leading congenital heart defect and structural heart centers. For more information: echopixeltech.com. | <urn:uuid:401497b5-a2ea-419d-b205-e553794cd8c6> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.dicardiology.com/article/first-4d-hologram-guided-structural-heart-procedure-performed-laa-occlusion | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573699.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819131019-20220819161019-00265.warc.gz | en | 0.921321 | 799 | 1.84375 | 2 |
With its lush foliage and seemingly endless resources, Washington state plays host to a wide cross section of the 3,000 species of spiders found in North America. And while these eight-legged inhabitants are generally seen as pests, with the exception of one standout venomous arachnid, they are all are virtually harmless.
Common House Spiders
There are several common spider species that choose to inhabit human dwellings, but don't worry -- they don't like you any more than you like them. Funnel-web spiders are typically found in bathtubs and sinks, while hackled band weavers, colorful jumping spiders and cobweb spiders prefer to live and weave their webs in dry, dusty environments found in basements and wood piles.
Common Outdoor Spiders
Some Washington arthropods prefer to avoid your company altogether, opting for an outdoor living situation. Crab spiders hang out in flower beds, blending in with colorful blossoms to surprise their prey. Sheetweb spiders are partial to dense fields and wooded areas to weave their delicate, dewy webs. The largest family of spiders, orb weavers, construct their expansive webs in gardens and on porches.
All spiders are capable of biting and injecting venom into humans. However, according to the Washington State University Extension, most of them produce only a mild reaction, comparable to a mosquito bite. The only truly dangerous spider found in Washington is Latrodectus hesperus, or the western black widow. They typically live in wood piles, under eaves or fences, and in basements or crawl spaces. Black widows are shy, but will deliver a dangerous neurotoxin if disturbed.
Spiders offer more benefits to humans than danger, so if they're not bothering you, feel safe in allowing them to help you around the house and yard by preying on insects and other spiders. However, if you really want them gone, chemicals should be a last resort. The Washington State University Extension suggests mechanical prevention. Seal entry points around windows, doors, pipes and electrical lines, clear woodpiles and debris away from your house and vacuum regularly.
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Krucial Staffing provided this article.
Written by: Maureen Borberg
A common trope found in modern media is the popularity of medical television shows and movies. The inner workings of the hospital, the lives of doctors and nurses, and the plethora of diseases and injuries provide a constant stream of content for networks. Medical shows pique our interest. While many of the patients are familiar with the hospital and its procedures, we are unaware of how our care is administered. As a society, we trust the trained medical professionals tasked with caring for us when we cannot care for ourselves. It is important to note that most medical shows are not claiming to be accurate in the actual administration of patient care. They serve more of a reality TV purpose, created for pure entertainment. However, when we dig a little deeper, there are underlying biases and stereotypes influencing the tone of most shows. These tropes can be detrimental to the way we are influenced to treat medical professionals of certain specialties. We asked our nurses and other clinical staff how they felt their professions are represented in the realm of medical entertainment. The overwhelming response was simple: their representation is inadequate.
Full scope of duties, never fully pictured
The most popular grievance among our nurses is that the full scope of their duties in the hospital is never fully pictured. They are generally characterized as supporting personnel and secondary caregivers. Nurses on television shows tend to be pushed around by both patients and doctors alike. They are forced to grapple with demeaning attitudes and words of contempt due to their “lowly station” in the hospital hierarchy. The Hollywood representation of their specialties is not only inaccurate but degrading. The duties which occupy nurses in the hospital are vital to the successful treatment of patients, and yet, these tasks are often overlooked. It is essential to recognize that our nurses provide the lifeline between patients and doctors, but this is not their only purpose.
Not merely the “doctor’s helpers
Nurses are responsible for the lion’s share of patient care in the hospital. They should not be portrayed as lower-class medical professionals with no influence over treatment. Our nurses shared a common sentiment; they are not merely the “doctor’s helpers” but are the backbone of every healthcare system and should be recognized as such. Standard medical shows display a relationship between doctor and nurse, which discredits the nurse’s position in the hospital and misrepresents their actual job description. In an authentic and ideal hospital setting, nurses work with doctors to provide efficient assistance. There is a degree of respect between the medical professions that ensures successful care.
Other specialties failed to be recognized
The final misrepresentation brought to our attention was how other specialties in the hospital failed to be recognized. While nurses play a vital role and should be credited, Respiratory Therapists, Certified Nurses Assistants, Emergency Medical Technicians, and so many other specialties receive even less visibility in medical dramas and comedies. Their contributions are scarcely recognized. Our staff made it clear that these professions provided irreplaceable assistance and worked hard to keep the hospital operating smoothly. They are trained in their specialty just like their fellow medical professionals and should be identified as valuable team members.
If you are looking for the most accurate and enjoyable show as recognized by our pool of nurses, turn your head to NBC’s critically acclaimed show, ER. This television series was renewed for fifteen seasons after its premiere in 1994 and became a staple in the world of medical dramas. Another long-running television show, Grey’s Anatomy, failed to elicit the same amount of excitement from our nurses. They deemed it the most inaccurate Hollywood portrayal of hospital life, with inattentive and dull nurses.
The misrepresentation of nurses in modern television is a common occurrence that can influence our medical professionals’ treatment based on nothing more than stereotypes. Nurses are commonly identified in this form of entertainment as supporting personnel, with their duties seldom acknowledged. They are occasionally characterized as muted or foolish, with little to no influence over patient care. Their vital, everyday tasks in real life are excluded, their roles simplified and portrayed as merely “doctor’s helpers.” However, this is not the case nor how they should be represented. Nurses are pivotal in communicating needs to all other members of the healthcare system and advocating for their patients.
Coworkers are hardly recognized
Their coworkers who take on the title of RRT, CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant), and EMT are hardly recognized for their contributions. This lack of representation of other clinical professionals continues to undermine their work and importance to the healthcare system. These stereotypes perpetuated by the Hollywood medical scene can be detrimental to our caregivers in real life. Once we can identify these biases and propagandist portrayals of medical professionals, we can treat our nurses with the respect and admiration they deserve.
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Aim of RE in Sixth Form
Students can opt to take philosophy and ethics at A level (please see RE subject page).
In addition, we meet our statutory obligation to provide religious education for post 16 students through a bespoke RE programme delivered during tutor period as well through two conferences.
Teaching therefore should equip pupils with systematic knowledge and understanding of a range of religions and worldviews, enabling them to develop their ideas, values and identities. It should develop in pupils an aptitude for dialogue so that they can participate positively in our society with its diverse religions and worldviews. Pupils should gain and deploy the skills needed to understand, interpret and evaluate texts, sources of wisdom and authority and other evidence.
- Know a range of religions and worldviews
- Express ideas and insights about the nature and impact of religions and worldviews
- Gain and deploy skills
What skills will students gain:
- Analytical and evaluative skills
- Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural understanding
Sixth Form RE Conference
Year 12: That’s a Good Argument. Equips students with the skills to assess and construct sound arguments relating to the (non)existence of God; such skills are vitally important in the promotion of respect and tolerance in a country of many different faiths and beliefs.
Year 13: Ethics in an Age of Science. Explores the issue of genetic testing in criminal prosecutions. By focusing on a landmark case study, students explore how such initiatives derive from a particular worldview that challenges the cornerstone principle of individual liberty in our current rule of law.
“Our vision…is worked out theologically and educationally through four basic elements which permeate our vision for education…[the first of these is:] ‘wisdom’”. (Church of England Vision for Education, Executive Summary)
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Chilliwack city council faced questions ranging from safety and security, to roadwork and traffic congestion at the second of two urban town hall meetings Thursday.
But while the packed meeting room at the Sardis Library offered plenty of concerns, council made clear there was only so much a municipal government could do.
That frustration was evident as councillors answered questions about a private, not-for-profit corrections facility operating in the Chilliwack River Valley.
VisionQuest, which opened in 2013, offers addictions treatment as part of a prison diversion program. Similar programs have been successful elsewhere, said Mayor Sharon Gaetz, however this one has drawn the ire of neighbours, politicians and local RCMP.
“Your council does have a serious concern,” said Gaetz.
RCMP inspector Davy Lee agreed. “This is causing us a lot of grief,” he said, citing an estimated 200 calls each year for police attendance – calls that require the response of at least two RCMP members.
Those are resources that could be better spent elsewhere, he said.
The problem, said Gaetz, is not with the concept of drug rehabilitation, but with the management of the facility.
If the centre were within the City of Chilliwack, council could pull its business licence. But because it is in the Fraser Valley Regional District, options are more limited.
She urged those attending the town hall meeting to contact their MLA and pressure them for changes.
Detox and drug treatment programs in Chilliwack remain an ongoing priority in conversations between the City and Fraser Health, Gaetz added. But unfortunately, decisions rest outside the municipal mandate and are often driven by funding.
And there’s the rub, said Coun. Sam Waddington. Municipal governments lack the money or the authority to create the social programs their constituents say are needed. “We see it the most, but we have the least ability to do anything about it,” he said.
That is particularly true when it comes to medical marijuana grow operations, said Coun. Sue Attrill. She was responding to a Yarrow resident’s complaint about two grow-ops in her neighbourhood – one likely legal, the other not. Attrill said the city had thought it had crafted a solution to confine medical grow ops to industrial properties, where the city has greater control over issues like odour and security.
However, a recent decision by the provincial government to allow marijuana cultivation as “an accepted use” on agricultural land, changes all that. It means that communities like Yarrow, which are punctuated with plots of agricultural land, could be home to marijuana grow operations with no municipal oversight.
Not all the conversation Thursday was about what the City couldn’t do. Mayor Gaetz steered the discussion to road and infrastructure work.
That sparked concern about speeds on roads like Evans, which one woman called “horrifying.” Coun. Chuck Stam pointed to the enforcement work done by the RCMP, as well as the Speed Watch volunteers with Chilliwack Crime Prevention Services.
But the responsibility also rests with individuals to police their own driving habits, added Coun. Attrill, and pressure their friends and family to drive responsibly.
Rod Sanderson, deputy director of engineering, offered updates on several road and infrastructure projects in the area. Work has begun on the two roundabouts on Prest Road. And improvements are coming to Vedder Road, from Promontory/Watson to Keith Wilson.
However, residents waiting for improvements to the intersection at Promontory and Chilliwack River Road will have to wait a little longer. Although Sanderson could offer few specifics because of privacy concerns, he said action to address congestion at the chronically crowded intersection was coming.
He also highlighted the Vedder Bridge replacement plan and roundabout. However, he rejected suggestions the bridge should have been planned to a four-lane capacity. Two lanes, coupled with the roundabout, are sufficient to deal with the estimated 10 high-traffic-count days per year. Building four lanes would have tripled the cost and failed to get the 66 per cent funding support from federal and provincial governments, added Coun. Chris Kloot.
Concern was also raised about the continued development within Garrison Crossing and apparent lack of on-street parking. Coun. Chuck Stam responded, saying part of the problem is the use of garages for storage instead of vehicles. Council is looking at stronger bylaw enforcement, he said.
Improved transit services would alleviate some of the congestion, suggested one speaker.
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Internet advertising is a relatively new advertising strategy for Brick and Mortar businesses.
Do you want to expand your business? Advertising and marketing of a Brick and Mortar business is all about selling your products and services using the Internet as a tool.
There are several physical business websites on the Internet, and so the trick lies in bringing visitors to your website by adopting efficient web advertising ideas and strategies. Below are web advertising and marketing tips handy to guide your physical business.
1. Build A Professional Website
The first step to advertising your physical business online, is to have a professionally designed website. This comes before web advertising and marketing. Ensure that your website has proper navigation buttons in order that, visitors keep coming again to make orders.
2. Become Active Online
After your professionally designed website, make the most of that which is best for bringing new purchasers to your site. Take part in as many related forum discussions in your niche and drop links of your website.
Prepare blogs for your website and make your presence felt with a target market in mind. Create a buzz online about your site and test out to herald as many visitors as you may to your website. That is a technique of bringing guests and potential buyers to your website.
3. Write Relevant Content
Put up good, accurate and relevant data on your website in regards to the products or services you offer. Visitors come to websites in search of information and if they do not find what they are on the lookout for, they’ll simply go to the next website Keep on updating the contents of your website usually with related information. This will surely offer you a definite edge over your rivals.
4. Publish Letters and Ezines
Publishing letters and ezines is another Internet advertising tip which will be useful in you succeeding online. Letters and ezines are good supply of communication to keep in touch with your existing and prospective clients of your business. You can keep your prospects often knowledgeable about new offers, etc.
The price of promoting on the web is less compared to advertising in every other medium. In addition to being relatively cheaper, Internet advertising can be accessed by anyone at anytime from any corner of the world. This is a vital aspect which should be remembered.
Internet advertising ideas such as PPC and banner ads are supposed to guide brick and mortar business owners who are getting into the sector of web advertising.
“We begun in 2014 as a specialty digital publishing firm working with clients from around the world on diverse publishing projects. Over the years we have refined our core mandate and focus on resources centered on general wellness, personal development, entrepreneurship, financial literacy and eco-friendly solutions. Stay LIT!”
Following the Internet advertising suggestions fastidiously will certainly help your business develop, since they are tried and tested strategies of attaining success online.
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With this commentary, we plan to communicate with you every quarter about our thoughts on the markets, some snap-shots of metrics, a section on behavioural investing and finally an update on some of the people at MacNicol & Associates Asset Management (MAAM). I hope you enjoy this information, and it allows you to better understand what we see going on in the market place.
“Psychologists tell us that in order to learn from experience, two ingredients are necessary: frequent practice and immediate feedback.”
– Richard Thaler
Investopedia has got to be one of our all-time favorite websites. Don’t have the slightest clue what a vague or new fandangled investment term means? No sweat. Investopedia’s website has you covered. This quarter, one term stood out to us more than any other: “melt up”. So, what exactly does melt up mean?
According to Investopedia a melt up is:
“A dramatic and unexpected improvement in the investment performance of an asset class driven partly by a stampede of investors who don’t want to miss out on its rise rather than by fundamental improvements in the economy. Gains created by a melt up are considered an unreliable indication of the direction the market is ultimately headed, and melt ups often precede melt downs”.
We would argue that given all the worry in the world, the definition for melt up should be amended. Specifically, we believe Investopedia might want to delete “partly” and supplant it with “mainly”. Between Catalan President Puigdemont’s refusal to clarify whether Catalonia has or hasn’t declared independence from Spain, the escalating conflict between Baghdad and Erbil, President Trump’s mixed gibberish on tax reform and healthcare, debt ceiling issues [remember this one], disdain over Federal tax proposals against small business owners here in Canada or North Korea’s insistence that diplomacy is the furthest thing on its mind, investors had a lot to worry about this quarter. While the 3rd quarter came to a conclusion on September 30th, October’s notoriety for one of history’s all-time great stock market plunges was something experienced investors were not oblivious to.
But you wouldn’t know it by flipping back to the lower right-hand table on the first page. To be clear, certain financial market observers are troubled by the daily new record highs in markets and a palpable absence of conviction in things like breadth and volume. Ultimately, for now though, the path of least resistance continues to be higher.
Jeff Saut of Raymond James believes the secular bull market still has years left to run. We don’t know what to make of the idea that the present bull market lasts another 7, 8 or 9 years, though we are big, big fans of Jeff Saut. It is important to separate the length of a secular bull run from the percent gains earned during a secular bull run. It is also important to understand the phases of a bull market. Bull markets have three phases: accumulation, mark-up and blow off (“mania”). The main difference between phases 2 and 3 is the improvement in earnings for which the former is known. Phase 3 is associated with herd mentality, certain stocks taking on an almost biblical level of importance and your obnoxious brother-in law reminding you what a great stock picker he is. But individual phases of secular bull markets are not always cleanly separated. It would certainly be great if they were, but it doesn’t work like that. In the past 100 years investors have experienced a couple of secular bull runs.
The bull market of 1921-to-1929 was one in which a clear distinction between the three phases was obvious. The initial accumulation phase was met with skepticism yet marched onwards and upwards. A 7-month corrective bear market provided the transition between phase 1 and the phase 2 mark-up. In June of 1924 the market re-tested its previous low signaling that “the coast was clear” and that investors could re-enter the market, which set the stage for the roughly 40-month long mark up phase. The “blow off” phase of the 1929-1934 bull market occurred in two sub-phases from July-to-December of 1928 and then again from July of 1929 until the crash in October.
The bull market of 1949-to-1960 was different. In 1949 no one really cared much for the stock market. Sentiment was poor and daily trading volumes were low as many investors expected a lengthy post-war depression. This overt pessimism ended up setting the stage for one of the great bull markets of the last 100 years. Markets back then certainly climbed a “wall of worry”. History buffs will doubtless recall many of the shocks in those days such as the numerous recessions & Wars, Korea, Suez [Tripartite Aggression], Lebanon, Eisenhower’s heart attack and others black swan events of the day. In early 1956, the market would appear to have peaked out topping in April and August [and then once more in July of 1957] ahead of a severe secondary reaction bear market that lasted from August of 1957 until well into October. This bear was particularly ornery and convinced many investors that the bull market was over. However, the market did not yet show signs of phase 3. Those who bought on the dip in late 1957 we richly rewarded.
The last bull market ran from August of 1982 until 2000. Back in August of 1982 you couldn’t give stocks to investors, they were scared stiff. The powerful accumulation phase in this bull market was the reason behind the strength of its mark up run [phase 2] in which 3 full years went by without a 10% correction. Not having a 10% correction is such a lengthy period of time is all well and good, but it breeds complacency and sets the stage for a market to correction all at once which took place on Black Monday in October of 1987. Following Black Monday, the only notable pull back in markets came in late 1990 when Sadam Hussein invaded Kuwait, though markets recovered quickly as investors began discounting a quick victory early on. From 1991 until the end of 1995 markets moved gradually higher. This marked the 13th year of the secular bull run but also a change in the nature and scope of the bull’s temperament. Beginning mid way through 1996 the market began rising at an accelerated pace.
In his speech to the American Enterprise Institute in December of 1996 then US Fed Boss Alan Greenspan made the following statement:
“Clearly, sustained low inflation implies less uncertainty about the future, and lower risk premiums imply higher prices of stocks and other earning assets. We can see that in the inverse relationship exhibited by price/earnings ratios and the rate of inflation in the past. But how do we know when irrational exuberance has unduly escalated asset values, which then become subject to unexpected and prolonged contractions as they have in Japan over the past decade”?
“Irrational exuberance” can actually be traced to Yale University Professor Robert Shiller [who was reportedly Greenspan’s source for the term] but the implication of the comment was that markets might be overvalued. Nevertheless, markets roared higher fueled primarily by the dot.com mania of the late 1990s. Back in those days not investing in high flying tech stocks didn’t make you foolish it made you an infidel. And investors continued to pile into tech stocks they knew nothing about. The markets continued higher following a brief pause caused by the collapse of hedge fund Long-Term Capital Management [LTCM]. LTCM lost $4.6 billion in less than four months in 1998 following the Asian Financial Crisis and Russian Ruble Crisis, and required a Fed bailout that included the participation of 16 other major global financial institutions. Though concerned about market valuations a year earlier, the notion that the Fed would “rescue” a troubled Hedge Fund in Greenwich, Connecticut helped fuel greater risk taking and moral hazard. The peak of this bull is generally regarded as the merger by AOL and Time Warner. Manic moral hazard punctuated phase 3 of the 1982-2000 secular bull run with a blow off that blew up when many companies like Pets.com failed completely and shut down. Other companies, like Cisco Systems, saw their stocks decline by 86%.
Returning to the issue at hand: is the present bull market we are in set to stampede higher or will it be slain in the very near future? Recent market action does provide some data points. Earlier, the S&P500 set a record for consecutive days of RSI [relative strength index] a measure of momentum. Typically, after over extended periods markets sell off.
But looking at the situation more holistically, one must ask what are the 5 key areas of concern for a bull market? They would not necessarily be things like North Korea or The President’s tweets or Catalonian secession vote. Those things are news and more event-driven risk factors. Rather, pay close attention to unemployment, inflation, the yield curve, ISM data and valuations.
Rising unemployment tends to be a good indicator of a looming recession: unemployment has risen prior to every post-war recession in the US. But it’s really the combination of low unemployment and high valuations that tends to precipitate negative returns. Rising inflation has been an important contributor in past recessions and, by association, bear markets because rising inflation tends to tighten monetary policy. We are not sure what to make of inflation. On the one hand, if you live in Toronto, life sure “feels” expensive even though most of us are not surrounded by “nice things”. On the other hand, market observers will note frustration on the part of Central Bankers at achieving mandated inflation targets. This is a challenge for future Monetary Policy and markets since we have inflation, yet we don’t. Related to the point about inflation, tighter monetary policy often leads to a flattening or even an inverted yield curve. Since many, although by no means all, bear markets are preceded by periods of tightening monetary policy, we also find that flat yield curves, prior to inversion, are also followed by low returns or bear markets. Typically, very high levels of momentum indicators, such as the ISM and PMIs [Institute of Supply Management and Purchasing Managers Indexes] tend to be followed by lower returns when the pace of growth starts to moderate. The highest returns are when the ISM is low but recovering, while the lowest are when it is low and deteriorating. High valuations are a feature of most bear market periods. Valuation on its own is rarely the trigger for a market fall – often valuations can be high for a long period of time before a correction or bear market [as we commented on earlier]. But when other fundamental factors combine with valuation as a trigger, bear market risks are elevated.
The MAAM investment team has a proven, long-term track record. We continue to believe that market valuations are elevated, though may continue to be so for the foreseeable future. A “highlight reel” market crash so universally telegraphed by investors rarely makes it to the highlight reel. More importantly, rather that fretting over whether the next bear is lurking around the corner, or whether the bull run continues onwards, we feel that the best solution for today’s investor is a diversified, client centric approach. At MAAM, equities selected carefully with an eye towards intrinsic value and alternative investments will continue to provide client portfolios with important diversification when conventional markets correct. Our key mandate at MAAM is to ensure our clients can hopefully afford their lifestyle and that means taking advantage of the melt up and avoiding the melt down.
The Endowment Effect
In behavioral finance the endowment effect describes a circumstance in which an individual values something which they already own more than something which they do not yet own. The endowment effect was revealed by Nobel Prize winning Economist Richard Thaler [more on Prof. Thaler shortly] shows that investors tend to stick with certain assets because of familiarity & comfort, even if they are inappropriate or become unprofitable. The endowment effect is an example of an emotional bias. In practice, the endowment effect is one of the most pervasive errors investors make, and one of the costliest. The endowment effect centers on fear and afflicts successful stock pickers. My own father in law is a prime example. He buys a stock at $20, expecting it to go to $50. The stock reaches $44 or $45 swiftly, and then stalls out a bit, what portfolio managers refer to as consolidation. But he cannot bear to sell until the stock has gained its “full” value [in his mind].
The fear of embarrassment, of not getting full value for a good investment, fools even talented stock pickers into allocating too much capital in what has become “dead money”, when their skills would be far better put to work finding new stocks to buy. Recall that inflation, high or low, is a sort of pervasive destroyer of capital, overvaluing one’s winners does little to combat its deleterious affects.
Working with a registered Portfolio Manager is not your “in” to a world of clairvoyant, know-it-alls. We’re just regular people who have a passion for investing, but know that to do it successfully you need to take emotion off the table. If you or someone you know wants more information on how working with a registered Portfolio Manager can help you take the emotion out of your investing plan, call us today at (416) 367-3040 or visit our website at www.macnicolasset.com.
“That makes three of you…”
What is so amusing?
A short time ago, I was speaking with my 73-year old father. I often table political or quasi political questions to my father because I find his experience valuable. My father has also been retired for several years now and tends to tell it like it is, and yes that is a euphemism. My question to my father was this “Dad, I have to be honest, I do not I understand what Mr. Trudeau and Mr. Morneau are hoping to achieve by tinkering with the Income Tax Act”, to which my dad replied, “That makes three of you son”. At MAAM we don’t claim to be tax experts at all. In fact, we suggest you get tax advice from a competent tax professional that suits your needs and budget. Don’t have one? We can introduce you to many trusted tax partners we know. But some general comments one what is going on are timely.
That Mr. Trudeau and Mr. Morneau would consider making it more difficult [and expensive] to transition businesses from one generation to the next and alter the way passive income is taxed are indeed very touchy subjects for many Canadians. For a business owner to pay a family member that is not actively involved in the business is one thing. But extracting money from a corporation through a dividend payable to family members in a lower tax bracket was and is a huge benefit to those business owners who have that ability. Taxation of passive investment income was also “huge”. The government wants to prevent cash from being hoarded and contends is not being reinvested into the businesses or the economy. We will all know the official tag line from Ottawa soon enough. But the moral of the story is this: in some cases, the Government’s proposals would change tax legislation that has been in place for 50 years.
That’s a pretty big deal and so we hope these revisions were thoroughly thought out.
Richard Thaler is a famed Economist known for his work in the field of behavioral economics. Earlier in the month of October Thaler won the Nobel Prize in Economics for ‘incorporating psychologically realistic assumptions into analyses of economic decision-making’. By exploring the consequences of limited rationality, social preferences, and lack of self-control, he has shown how these human traits systematically affect individual decisions as well as market outcomes. Anecdotally Thaler is known as the “nudge” Economist. Thaler and co-author Cass Sunstein wrote a book called Nudge and defined it as a choice “that alters people’s behavior in a predictable way without forbidding any options or significantly changing their economic incentives.”
The MAAM family is extremely sad to have learned of the passing of Tragically Hip Frontman and Canadian rock icon Gord Downie. Disclosure is a big part of the investment business and we have no problem disclosing ourselves as big-time fans of Gord and “The Hip”. Gord was one of rock music’s greatest stars and he left a lasting, indelible mark on us and millions of fans. A Poet of our generation and far too young to have left us at age 53. He will be greatly missed.
Firm News: MAAM turns 17
MacNicol & Associates Asset Management recently celebrated its 17th Anniversary. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our dedicated staff, trusted partners and especially our valued clients for all their support.
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Whole Body vibration therapy is a process that delivers vibrational frequencies into the body. We employ a platform that both vibrates and oscillates which creates a much more effective therapeutic effect.
Basically the combined forces cause rapid muscle contracting and relaxation in accelerated succession which reflexively helps to balance the weight bearing and movement patterning of the body.
Benefits of the Whole Body Vibrational Platform
Since all musculoskeletal pain syndromes are caused by the body’s compensation to either single stress incidents (i.e. car accidents) or daily wear and tear,
Whole Body vibration helps to reestablish normal weight bearing and movement patterns which reinforces my treatment to resolve pain.
Due to the fact that vibrational sensation travels faster to the brain than pain signals, the patient can more comfortably stretch tight muscles using Whole Body vibration which speeds up recovery.
- Whole Body vibration which speeds up recovery.
- Helps to reestablish normal weight bearing
- Reinforces my treatment to resolve pain
- Patient can more comfortably stretch tight muscles
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GIVING THE PUBLIC WHAT IT WANTS NEEDS
George Will notes the unpopularity of the presidential campaign fund and the hypocrisy of some Republicans who want to strengthen it:
From 1976 to 1993 a taxpayer using the checkoff dedicated $1 of his or her tax liability. But few taxpayers chose to participate. In 1976, only 27.5 percent of taxpayers did. Participation peaked in 1980 at 28.7 percent. By 1993 the rate was down to 14.5 percent, so Congress raised the checkoff to $3. This enabled fewer people to divert more money from the reservoir of revenues paid by all taxpayers.
Last year the participation rate was a paltry 11.25 percent. So now in Congress there is a move afoot to increase the checkoff again, perhaps to $10, so even fewer taxpayers can force all other taxpayers to contribute even more money for a purpose that 88.75 percent of taxpayers have made quite clear that they dislike.
some Republicans, who would not recognize a principle if it were presented to them on a silver salver, have suddenly been seized by the thought that the presidential checkoff system should be strengthened. These Republicans, some of whom cannot see to next Thursday, think they can foresee the outcome of the 2004 election and the contours of the 2008 election. And they think they now see partisan advantage in public funding of presidential campaigns.
They think they know that George W. Bush will be re-elected, and that Hillary Clinton, with her star power and prodigious fund-raising abilities, will be the Democratic nominee in 2008. They think she might be able to raise upwards of $200 million—which is to say, perhaps as much as Bush will raise for the 2004 election. Horrors!
It is indeed amazing that most politicians, of whichever party, jettison their philosophy when it becomes inconvenient. The Republicans who took over Congress in the 1994 election promising to be fairer than the Democrats, limit their own terms, give more power to the minority party, not pass unfunded mandates on to the states, etc., etc. are now doing just the opposite now that doing so favors them.
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Benish Mehmood, Sehar Sultan, Muhammad Azhar, Asma Shakoor, Nauman Bari Khan, Zainab Niazi.
Quality analysis of multiple choice questions.
Pak Oral Dental J Jan ;40(4):236-9.
The most well-known and widely accepted method to assess knowledge and professional competencies of medical students are multiple choice questions. They are subjectable to automated computer marking, minimizing the chance of inter examiner variability in marking. Construction of good quality MCQ not only requires dedication but also familiarity with MCQ items writing guidelines and willingness towards change in personal writing habits. It is therefore necessary to frequently assess quality of MCQs. The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality of multiple choice question (MCQ) in Community Dentistry Undergraduate Examination. A total of 25 one best type MCQs or items with four options were used for assessment. Post-validation was done by determining difficulty Index (DIF I/P), Discrimination Index (DI) and Distractor efficiency (DE). The test had an acceptable difficulty level with 69.76% +- 18.69% mean difficulty index. Discrimination index of the test was also satisfactory with 0.23 +- 0.15 mean point biserial correlation coefficient. Out of a total of 75 distractors, 64 were functional hence distractor efficiency was 85.33% +- 21.69%. The reliability coefficient (KR20) of the test was 0.24. 56% of MCQs had adequate difficulty and discrimination indices. There were 40% MCQs that were too easy while 4% were too difficult. 64% of MCQs had 100% distractor efficiency. Item analysis of multiple choice questions can be valuable as it enables examiner to identify the shortcomings or any flaw encountered during item construction.
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As well as achieving economic and social recovery following the Covid-19 pandemic, there are a number of fundamental challenges which are likely to dictate the shape of the UK economy for years to come. Increasing international competition; the erosion of market share in key industries; the hollowing out of supply chains; the pressure to reduce carbon emissions; the rise of living costs, and economic disparities across regions, are all issues which remain significant stumbling blocks to UK prosperity.
Innovation can lead to new products and services, as well as technological discoveries that will be critical to tackling many of these socio-economic challenges.
However, as it stands, the UK currently spends less on research and development (R&D) than the OECD average. At 1.74%, the UK’s gross domestic expenditure on R&D remains well below the 2019 OECD average of 2.5%.
But in what could signal a renewed focus on long-term plans to deliver innovation-led growth, innovation has been the focus of several recent policy developments. The UK Innovation Strategy: leading the future by creating it was published in July 2021, and sets out the government’s vision to make the UK a global hub for innovation by 2035. The government has also established a new Office for Science and Technology Strategy to set the vision of the National Science and Technology Council and support the UK’s science and technology capabilities in areas such as sustainable environment and Net Zero, health and life sciences, national security and defence, and the digital economy. And in July 2022, the first Chief Executive Officer and first Chairman of the new Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA), modelled after the US Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA), were appointed.
Current state of R&D investment in the UK
For the 2022 UK Innovation Report, published annually by our team at Cambridge Industrial Innovation Policy, we asked a number of important policy questions which we hope will help to frame essential policy discussions in this area:
- Is the UK spending enough on Research & Development (R&D) when compared to other countries?
- How do the public and private sectors contribute to national expenditure on innovation?
From analysing key science and technology indicators, we identified trends which define the current landscape of the investment in R&D in the UK.
- The UK spends less on R&D than the OECD average
In 2019, the expenditure on research and development performed in the United Kingdom was equivalent to £38.5 billion. At 1.74%, the UK’s gross domestic expenditure on R&D (GERD) remains well below the 2019 OECD average of 2.5%. The UK spends less on R&D as a percentage of GDP than OECD countries, including Israel, Korea, Japan, Germany and the United States, and less than non-OECD countries such as China and Singapore.
Source: OECD (2020). Main Science and Technology Indicators.
- A significant increase in public funding for R&D has been announced but delayed
To narrow the gap between the UK’s GERD and the OECD average, a commitment to spend 2.4% of GDP on R&D by 2027 was announced in the UK’s Industrial Strategy published in 2017. To this end, the government also announced that public R&D expenditure would rise to £22 billion by 2024/25, against £13.1 billion invested in 2019. However, the £22 billion target was pushed back to 2026/27 in the 2021 Autumn Budget and Spending Review.
- The business sector in the UK contributes less to R&D funding when compared to other countries
Reaching the 2.4% target (R&D investment as a percentage of GDP) will require a significant increase in private investment, in addition to public investment. However, in the UK the business sector contributes to around 55% of R&D funding. This is less than in comparator countries, such as Germany, Korea, and Japan.
Note: *US$ billion PPP – current prices. 2018 data for the UK. Source: OECD (2021). Main Science and Technology Indicators database
- Compared to other countries, universities in the UK perform significantly more of the country’s R&D and the government significantly less
In terms of R&D expenditure by sector of performance, the UK’s higher education sector stands out from comparator countries, with a 23.1% share in 2019, above countries like China, Korea, Japan, the United States, Germany and France. Conversely, the government sector in the UK performs only 6.6% of R&D, well below comparator countries.
Note: *US$ billion PPP - Current prices. Source: OECD (2020) Main Science and Technology Indicators database.
Most of the public expenditure on R&D in the UK is delivered through the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) that allocates funding to different agencies and programmes, including UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), public sector research establishments, and other bodies such as the National Academies. UKRI funding is primarily targeted to universities and early-stage companies, and includes the investments of the seven research councils, Research England and Innovate UK.
In the March 2020 Budget the UK government committed to the creation of the Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA), an independent research body to fund high-risk, high-reward scientific research. The commitment to create ARIA involves an allocation of £800 million over the next four years. From this amount, £50 million is included in the 2021–22 Budget.Source: BEIS (2021). BEIS research and development (R&D) budget allocations 2021 to 2022.
Very few firms headquartered in the UK are global leaders in R&D investment and patent applications
In 2020, among the top 2,500 R&D investing firms in the world, only 105 were UK-based in 2020 (779 are based in the USA, 597 in China, 293 in Japan and 124 in Germany). Furthermore, only two companies headquartered in the UK are among the top 100 R&D investing firms in 2020.Note: R&D investing companies are the 2,500 firms that invested the largest sums in R&D worldwide in 2020, as defined in the EU Industrial R&D Investment Scoreboard. These companies have headquarters in 39 countries and represent 90% of the expenditure in R&D by the business sector in 2020. Source: European Commission (2021). The 2021 EU Industrial R&D Investment Scoreboard
There were no firms headquartered in the UK among the top 100 patent applicants at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in 2020, 2019, and 2018. The presence of few companies with headquarters in the UK among the top patenting firms worldwide is consistent with analyses conducted by the European Commission and the OECD, covering the world’s five largest patent IP offices.
Going beyond the creation of new knowledge
The UK is recognised as a world leader for its research and scientific institutions. However, tackling many of the socio-economic challenges likely to impact the UK economy in the years to come, and securing economic and social benefits from research, requires going beyond the creation of new knowledge (i.e. R&D). We need to ensure that innovation is also deployed towards commercial success and practical application.
Continuous efforts from both the public and the private sectors are needed to ensure productivity gains, the shift into higher value activities, the upgrading of existing industries, and to build the foundations for the industries of tomorrow.
R&D investing companies are the 2,500 firms that invested the largest sums in R&D worldwide in 2020, as defined in the EU Industrial R&D Investment Scoreboard. Those companies have headquarters in 39 countries and represent 90% of the expenditure in R&D by the business sector in 2020.
Amoroso et al. (2021). World Corporate Top R&D investors: Paving the way for climate neutrality. A joint JRC and OECD report.
This analysis draws from Section 2 of the 2022 UK Innovation Report. Values reported are US$ unless identified otherwise, to aid in international comparisons.
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For mass-production of silicon based analytical systems, the deposition of membranes and bio-molecules has to be one of the last steps in the production process, because the materials are very labile or incompatible with the conditions within the silicon-chip production. Thus, depositions have to be made on completely processed and already diced wafers. We have developed a device for this process step and several methods to deposit a variety of liquid substances onto predefined structures. The special requirement is to achieve high precision and high throughput. The volumes of liquid to be deposited range from nanoliters to spot sized drops of 100 µm to 700 µm in diameter. The equipment is inline compatible with standard process equipment, enabling a scale-up of the production process. The liquids to be deposited have to be characterised prior to their implementation in the production protocol and the deposition parameters have to be adapted. Future developments in intelligent micro-systems will require such production techniques within the backend processing. Thus the field of applications is wide and cooperation is wanted. The cooperation could be a joint research project, a custom-specified production and technology licensing. Partners for further cooperation could be micro-chip producers, biochip producers, analytical and diagnostic instrument producers. | <urn:uuid:66d1b3b2-4a87-465b-aef5-c0a14d64a07b> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/BRPR960190/results/de | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573172.64/warc/CC-MAIN-20220818063910-20220818093910-00265.warc.gz | en | 0.921977 | 254 | 2.0625 | 2 |
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People are living longer than ever before*, so besides planning for the ever-changing investment environment, they run the risk of outliving their savings. Living longer is great news to most, but, it poses a greater financial risk.
Practitioners can no longer rely on the 4% annual portfolio withdrawal rate rule of thumb. Also, you can no longer expect the same rate of return on a traditional portfolio mix.
Ryan Nauman, Market Strategist for Informa Financial Intelligence’s Zephyr business, investigates whether a portfolio in the current, low interest rate environment provides enough income and appreciation to offset a 4% rate of withdrawal over extended time periods.
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February 02, 2022
What you need to know about COVID-19 & Omicron
The rapid spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 has raised uncertainty about steps we should take to remain safe and healthy. With a variety of media sources offering varying guidance, it can be difficult to know what’s best for you and your family. Dr. Blair Thedinger, a practicing physician of 13 years and KC CARE’s Associate Medical Director, has taken a moment to address some of the most common questions we have received about Omicron.
Q: Is Omicron going to spread more quickly?
A: Yes. Omicron is more infectious because it has had time to adapt to our vaccines and treatments. One infected person is more likely to spread the virus to a higher number of individuals.
Q: How are the symptoms of Omicron different from previous variants of COVID-19?
A: For those who are vaccinated and at low-risk of severe COVID-19 illness, the most common symptoms of Omicron are the same as those of a common cold (stuffy nose, sore throat, nasal drainage, mild cough). For those who are unvaccinated, have chronic health conditions, and/or are over 65 years old, Omicron might cause severe symptoms similar to previous variants, such as lower respiratory inflammation and acute respiratory distress.
Q: Am I safe from Omicron if I haven’t received a booster shot?
A: That depends. The original series of COVID-19 vaccines provides good protection against severe COVID-19 illness for people who are low-risk. For high-risk individuals, booster shots are critically important. Regardless of your level of risk, KC CARE recommends all people who are eligible get a booster shot.
Q: Why are vaccinated people experiencing breakthrough infections of Omicron?
A: A breakthrough infection does not mean the vaccine is not working. Being vaccinated against COVID-19 offers robust protection against severe illness. Vaccine immunity remains the best protection against COVID-19, even if it does not provide complete protection from infection.
Q: How do I protect myself and my loved ones who are high-risk?
A: If you have not yet been vaccinated against COVID-19, do so as soon as possible. The next step is to make sure you have received your booster shot. If you are vaccinated and boosted, the chance of a breakthrough infection is very low. For those who are still concerned, continue to practice social distancing and wear the best available mask when around others.
Q: With all the shortages right now, is it worth looking for rapid COVID-19 tests and KN95 masks?
A: Yes. While there are shortages of rapid COVID-19 tests and KN95 masks right now, that will change soon. It is good to keep an eye out for these items whenever you are at the grocery store or pharmacy, and purchase a few of them to keep on hand if they are available. If you have not already signed up, every home in the U.S. is eligible to receive four free rapid COVID-19 tests. These tests are completely free of charge. Visit https://www.covidtests.gov/ to order yours. The federal government has also announced plans to distribute free KN95 masks through pharmacies and community health centers, like KC CARE, by early February 2022. | <urn:uuid:c71381c3-c5fb-4e79-9a58-9624278ac248> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://kccare.org/covid-19-and-omicron/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573172.64/warc/CC-MAIN-20220818063910-20220818093910-00265.warc.gz | en | 0.963139 | 710 | 2.578125 | 3 |
Implants Placed through the Armpit — the Transaxillary Method
- Posted on: Aug 15 2020
Many of our patients considering breast augmentation assume implants can only be placed through an incision made around the areola or along the breast crease on the underside of the breast. Many plastic surgeons push these incision locations on their patients, as they are the most straightforward and easy to do. However, especially with the incision on the breast crease, scarring can be problematic.
There is another option, called the transaxillary incision, which doesn’t leave any scarring on the breasts. This is because the incision site is in the armpit. Dr. Coleman has extensive experience with all incision locations used with breast augmentation, including the transaxillary incision.
In this blog, we’ll discuss the transaxillary method.
What is transaxillary breast augmentation?
When one of our patients chooses the transaxillary method, that means Dr. Coleman will place the implants through incisions made in the armpit. This incision location has both pluses and a few drawbacks.
The incision is made vertically in the armpit in the natural crease. Dr. Coleman then inserts an endoscope, a narrow fiber-optic camera through the incision. This provides visuals of the anatomical structures and guides Dr. Coleman throughout the procedure. At this point, either the unfilled saline implant or the silicone implant is inserted through the incision and placed into the pocket created to hold the implant. Saline implants are filled in place, and then are checked for size and position. The fill tube is then removed, and the implant automatically seals itself. The tube is withdrawn and the incision in the armpit closed. With silicone implants, Dr. Coleman checks position and symmetry and then closes the incision. Once the first breast is finished, he moves to the other side.
What are the advantages of this incision?
The main advantage of the transaxillary incision is that it does not create any scarring on the breasts. Because the incisions are made in both armpits and are made vertically in the natural crease, they become barely noticeable. This is quite a contrast to implants placed through the breast crease at the bottom of the breast, which creates a noticeable scar. This can be very important for patients with darker skin tones, as their scarring will likely be somewhat more visible going forward. Also, since Dr. Coleman doesn’t have to cut the chest muscle or any breast tissue, recovery from this incision location is easier for most patients.
What are the disadvantages of this incision?
In most cases, only saline or smaller-sized silicone implants can be placed through the armpit incision. But this is in line with Dr. Coleman’s goal of a natural result for his augmentation patients, avoiding placing overly large implants. Some surgeons avoid this method, as they can have difficulty with symmetry between the breasts. But Dr. Coleman has extensive experience with the transaxillary method and is completely comfortable with it. For many patients, the main drawback to the transaxillary incision is that it can only be used once. Since most implants will need to be replaced at least once (and probably more than that) over the patient’s lifetime that means future scarring will be made on the breast crease or around the areola.
During your consultation, Dr. Coleman will discuss your goals for your augmentation and together you will decide on your incision location. If you’re interested in breast augmentation, please give us a call and set up a consultation, (210) 251-4362.
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CESGA, through its participation in the TRAFAIR project, contributes to the Clean Air Award awarded to the city of Santiago de Compostela.
Santiago de Compostela was distinguished as the city with less than one hundred thousand inhabitants most committed to the quality of air breathed by its citizens by the jury of the Clean Air Award, organized by the Clean Air Platform X. This recognizes the innovative and collaborative nature of the TRAFAIR project (Understanding Traffic Flows to Improve Air Quality). The award ceremony, which will have institutional representation in the planting of a tree as a symbol of the renaturation of cities, will be held when the health situation allows it.
The jury highlighted the city of Santiago de Compostela, in the category of cities with less than 100,000 inhabitants, in recognition of the scientific rigor of the TRAFAIR project and its use of new technologies and the development of innovative and sustainable services to produce new information. strong and reliable. In addition, they highlighted the valuable and pioneering generation of knowledge that arises from the cooperation of public administrations and universities in Spain and Italy, as collected by Compostela’s candidacy.
TRAFAIR (Understanding Traffic Flows to Improve Air Quality) is a European project in which, in addition to the Santiago City Council and the USC through CiTIUS and CRETUS (Cross-disciplinary Research in Environmental Technologies), CESGA (Centro Galician Supercomputing), and six other European partners. Its objective is to study air quality based on weather conditions and road traffic. The results obtained will allow administrations to have data that allows quantifying air pollution and the way it is distributed throughout the cities, and adopt the necessary measures to reduce the impact. At the same time, it enables citizens and public institutions to become aware of the quality of the air we breathe.
The TRAFAIR project has a budget of 2,197,530 euros financed with ERDF funds for the period from November 2018 to October 2020. TRAFAIR is a collaboration among the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, the University of Florence, the University of Santiago de Compostela, the Municipality of Modena, the Tuscany region, the Municipality of Santiago de Compostela, the CESGA (Galician Supercomputing Center), the University of Zaragoza and Lepida SPA.
More information on the Platform for Clean Air:
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Creating a path using stepping stones is a DIY project that can be accomplished relatively quicker than most DIY’s around the home. Having the right tools, materials and following careful instructions, you can easily lay down stepping stones yourself. knowing what are stepping stones and the different types of stepping stones is essential in the process of buying and laying your very own garden stones.
A fast way to lay stones is on a bed of levelled out sand or directly on top of soil. This method is preferred by those living in rental accommodation or want to change the route of the path later. A safer and effective way to lay stepping stones is on a base course consisting of road base and a bonding layer of mortar. This insures the stepping stone path bonds properly to a surface that will be less susceptible to ground movement, especially in wet areas. The road base will require compacting using a wood float or a compactor for larger areas, with a light spray of water to help with the compaction. The mortor mix will consist of 1 part cement to 4 parts bricky sand mixed firm, not runny. You will need the following to be able to create your path, and follow the four essential steps.
- Stepping Stones
- A wheelbarrow
- A trowel and spade
- Marking paint or pins and string line
- A rubber mallet
- A spirit level
- Cleaning Sponge and water bucket
The experienced staff at Outdoor & General can help you choose attractive stones that work with your budget and design.
1. Plan the path
First, consider what you want the path to achieve. Would you like it to meander through flower beds, showcase areas of your garden or cut through turf? You may want a path that serves a purpose, such as providing a slip-free walkway between a driveway and front door or connects specific places in your landscape. If you want a path that cuts through turf, examine the existing use patterns in your yard and lay out the path on these established trails. If there are areas that are often wet or muddy, step pavers provide a way across. Plant moisture-tolerant vegetation alongside the path and place decorative pebbles between pavers to enhance the look.
2. Lay out the path
To get an idea of how to space out the pavers, lay the stepping stones on the ground surface 100 and 200 mm apart so that when you walk, each step lands in the centre of the stone. You want to find a distance that corresponds comfortably to an average person’s stride. Setting stones too far apart makes walking awkward. Set pins or mark where your foot falls using marking paint as you walk naturally along the path.
Rectangular, square or circular stones should be evenly spaced and parallel to one another. Irregularly shaped stones can be arranged in random patterns with even spaces between them. If the path is near a building, make sure that the alignment is compatible with the alignment of the building. You can mark the edge of the path with marking paint or pins, or just run a string line.
3. Place the stones
If you used pins, remove pins one by one, and lay stepping stones in the place marked. Trowel around the perimeter of each stone to make an outline. Remove the stone and dig down to a depth approximately 75mm deeper than the bottom height of the stone. This ensures you allow approximately 50mm for road base and 25-30mm for mortor. If you are planning to decorate with pebbles between the stepping stones, then you may want to spread the entire area with road base as illustrated in the picture below.
Road base will stabilise the ground, retards weed, good for drainage, and act as underlay for pebbles. If your path is going to travel through turf, sit the garden steppers just below the surface of the ground level in the cut out holes. You can use pre-mixed concrete bags to stabilise and bond the stones directly on top of soil.
Set the string line to the required height of the stepping stones. Ensure you allow the depth of the stepping stones in your calculations. Tamp down the stepping stones with a rubber mallet and level it out using the spirit level.
4. Embellish the path
There are many ways to enhance the path and create a look that reflects your style.
• If the garden path is through turf, let grass grow up to the edges of the stone. Since the stones are just below ground level, it is easy to mow over them.
• Use decorative garden pebbles between and along the sides of the stepping stones, shown in the picture above. A border of pebbles makes the path look wider. Pebbles also keep weeds from growing and stabilise the soil around the stepping stones. If the path is next to your home, use Pure White Quartz or White Thasos Marble. Because they reflect light and heat, they will not radiate heat into the building. If you use light-coloured stepping stones, add pebbles in a contrasting colour, such as black polished or bluestone pebbles.
• Line the pathway with bark mulch for a look that softens a xeriscape garden.
• Plant flower beds, small shrubs or clusters of drought-tolerant plants along the path for colour and texture.
• Make a border of a different material, such as garden edgers and retaining wall blocks.
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Place a pack of ice on the injured part
Applying a cold compress on the injured area will help slow down blood flow, which helps reduce swelling and bruising. A “goose egg” lump will still show up after your toddler’s accident, but the icing will help lessen the pain.
Give pain medication
You can give your toddler some paracetamol to relieve pain. Ask your doctor about the time between each dosage. Avoid giving your toddler ibuprofen or aspirin as these medications could lead to bleeding. Never give aspirin to children, especially when they have a fever or possible viral infection as this can cause Reye’s syndrome.
Bring your toddler in the hospital if the head bump is more severe
After administering first aid at home, immediately bring your child to the emergency if you suspect that your child’s condition is much worse.
Once at the hospital, doctors and nurses will run some tests on your child to determine the gravity of the injury.
Make sure to stay with your child (if possible) at all times, to make them feel secure and safe, as well as to help them stay calm while the hospital personnel are doing some tests.
Monitor your child for one to two days after the injury
As soon as you get home from the hospital, start monitoring your child’s behavior, mood, and sleeping pattern. Observe your kid for 24 to 48 hours to see if there are toddler head bump warning signs, which might lead to serious head trauma.
Avoid stressful situations
Give your child enough time to rest and get better. Do not let your child do strenuous activities until the doctor has advised that your toddler has fully recovered.
Always be present
While your child is still recovering, make sure to stay with your toddler as they can be needier during this situation. Being present at all times when your child needs you helps them recover faster.
Here are some tips on how to child-proof your home to prevent your child from bumping their head:
- Put corner guards on sharp furniture corners or edges. You can use foams as a soft cushion so you can let your child rough play without worrying that they might hit their head again.
- Install safety gates up and down the stairs to prevent falls.
- Remove rugs or carpets where your toddler might slip when running or walking.
- Put some soft and cushioned play mats on your toddler’s play area, so that accidental falls won’t cause them to hurt their head.
- Have your toddler wear safety gear when riding a bicycle or a scooter.
- Never leave your child unattended, especially if they’re on the changing table or any high surfaces. If you need to leave your toddler for a while, place your child in the playpen, on the floor, or any area in your house that is not prone to accidents.
- Always make sure that the floors in your home are not slippery.
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China has never hesitated to deploy its fiscal and national strength, via scientific and technological innovations, in pursuit of economic and social development. China’s spending on Research and Development (R&D) surged from 0.72% of GDP in 1991 to 2.13% of GDP in 2017, totaling an expenditure of $442.7 billion (in 2010 USD). China is now only second to the U.S. in domestic R&D expenditure. China’s economic growth resulted in an increase in R&D investment, and, in return, China’s innovation progress sustains the economic miracle.
The National Innovation System and Government Reforms
Despite a recent shift in its emphasis, China’s National Innovation System (NIS) plays a central role in promoting and monitoring innovation, as well as allocating resources within a top-down structure. While the NIS has been expected to steer China’s transition into an innovation-driven economy, its role gradually shifts from the central planner toward an overseer guiding more enterprise involvement. Nevertheless, its connections to enterprises for R&D funding reveal classic principal-agent issues, in which enterprises and local governments are less efficient in executing the NIS’s blueprints. The recent overheat in the domestic semiconductor industry is a clear example of this.
The NIS’s current priority is to strengthen market incentives for research and innovation. From there, China will transform itself into a country with an innovation-driven economy. Beginning in 2006, the Chinese government discovered that the “market for technology” strategy became less sustainable after the era featuring a rigid top-down structure, absorption, and catching-up with western developed nations. While the catch-up period provided a rapid enhancement in manufacturing capabilities, Chinese technologies were mainly adopted from or under the constraints of technologies from developed countries. China had not yet acquired the advanced technologies needed to challenge other countries’ leading positions. As the domestic market has grown increasingly saturated, the power of Chinese manufacturing capabilities as an economic catalyst has declined marginally. Taking these emerging shortcomings into account, the central government saw the necessity of indigenous innovation for a total upgrade in technology.
The Chinese government restructured the NIS with a set of reoriented goals in R&D. There have been four systemic changes since 2006: (1) National science and technology (S&T) programs were revamped and separated into Major Special programs and Basic programs. While the Basic programs can be generally summarized as government support for S&T in a broad range of sectors, the Major Special programs focus on strategic development and generic technology that may have extensive impacts or change the industry standards. (2) The “technological innovation guiding project” was introduced, promoting enterprises to become the main actor in stimulating innovation. (3) Chinese leadership established innovation-oriented funds for investment in research and innovation projects. (4) The last major change was the creation of leading groups across ministerial and regional departments to review and coordinate S&T projects.
From these large-scale changes, the Chinese leadership has signaled that indigenous innovation and standard-setting in the technology sector are at the forefront of its strategy for increasing China’s comprehensive national strength. The government has become more willing to give up the driver’s seat in the NIS and is encouraging the private sector to invest in technological development. Nevertheless, like many other countries, China’s different levels of government have their own interests, and companies also have their own evaluations on development. That both Chinese SOEs and private enterprises tend to have little incentive for innovation, not to mention investment in this field, is a widely accepted fact. These issues reveal the principal-agent problem underlying the NIS governance structure.
A Case of Principal-Agent Dynamics
In the book The Logic of Delegation, Kiewiet and McCubbins describe that when overseeing “principals” endow their authority to “agents” for specialist problem-solving, the principal-agent problem arises due to the conflict of interests between the agents and the principals. Since both sides take actions to maximize their personal interests, agents’ hidden information and asymmetric information on cost will allow them to pursue their personal incentives instead of the principals’. Fitting China’s innovation grand strategy to this framework, the enterprises are the “agents” following the guidance and accepting funding from the “principal” NIS in order to achieve innovation goals.
Chinese Semiconductor Industry and Setbacks
An indicator of tension in the National Innovation System-enterprise relationship is the overheated semiconductor industry. The Chinese government has been providing substantial aid to the semiconductor industry, especially after the U.S. enacted sanctions on Huawei and ZTE. However, this sector already appeared in five-year plans much earlier: since the 2000s. In addition to concessions in tax collection and bank loans, the central government also established the National Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund (国家集成电路产业投资基金) and raised 138.7 billion RMB for creating “Chinese Chips.” Most of the costly projects are financed by the Fund and local governments. While the national Fund only prioritizes the large-scale projects that have the potential to succeed, many local governments were fierce in financing and building up local semiconductor enterprises in order to meet national goals and earn praise from President Xi. The obsession resulted in many companies filing for bankruptcy. Nanjing’s Tacoma Semiconductor with 17.5 billion RMB of funding from the local government was one such example. The Hongxin Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. from Wuhan also had its land usage rights frozen by the court due to its insolvency in repaying the bills on construction. The project was backed by a $20 billion investment from the Wuhan government, which positions itself as the technology hub in Phoenix, Arizona.
The semiconductor industry requires long-term and large-scale investment in R&D. It often takes years to generate results, but the manufacturing technologies quickly become obsolete in two to four years. More importantly, the entire industry lags behind 2-3 generations in manufacturing–meaning that it would take decades to be on par with leading rivals–so China’s lower-end chips are much less profitable in the global market. Many of the short-lived companies did not disclose their disadvantages in manufacturing technologies nor the market situation during the financing process. Some companies, for instance Hongxin, should receive even more scrutiny, as they were quickly stalled with unfinished construction. The hidden information thus hindered the NIS’s progress in creating “Chinese Chips.”
Adding to the difficulty of gaining investments from the private sector, the local governments often downplayed their abilities in fundraising. The lack of private investment reveals the National Innovation System’s stagnant progress in turning private enterprises into the pioneers of innovation development. This series of problems also reflects that the NIS has weak governance on endorsed projects. The agents within the innovation system, namely those implementing the local and national-level projects, are competing with each other for profits. Overall, thinly-spread resources and conflicting interests between principals and agents have resulted in many failures in developing the semiconductor industry.
Cooling Down the Semiconductor Industry
The principal-agent theory mentions “contract design” and “monitoring and reporting” as plausible solutions to the issue. However, if the NIS adopts stricter management and more frequent inspections, the system then contradicts its original goal of transforming into a system for market-driven technological development. The “contract design” method, which aligns principal and agent incentives, is less feasible because the principals also have different interests. While the local governments can be considered principals in this framework, as they are a significant source of funding for innovation projects, their interests do not align. The semiconductor industry presents an opportunity for local governments to compete with each other in order to boost their own political portfolios. One solution is to encourage mergers and acquisitions in the market in the midst of reassembling and allocating funds based on the enterprise’s potential. The key prerequisite is consensus among levels of governments and different semiconductor projects regarding this redistribution.
Under current Chinese leadership, the NIS prioritizes market-driven innovation to create an innovation-driven economy. However, the overheated semiconductor industry reveals an underlying fundamental principal-agent problem within this attempted transformation. In order to promptly achieve its goals, the NIS first needs to not only resolve the conflict in interests between the central government and enterprises, but also the conflict between local governments themselves.
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We’re living in revolutionary times. Nearly every interaction that occurs between our world and each other now occurs with a digital interface like a laptop, a cellphone or a FitBit. This digitization represents a paradigm shift in the way we’re instrumenting our world and the new bottom-up, democratized manner in which data is created and made available.
These streams of passively collected data give us access to huge new opportunities to learn about our world, but also create data sets so large and so complex that traditional data processing applications are inadequate. Fortunately, recent advances in technology have made capturing, analyzing, visualizing and leveraging data to make better decisions easier than ever before.
Like personal computing in the 1980’s or the Internet in the 1990’s, today’s data revolution presents a new opportunity to radically transform virtually every field for the better. New data sources and statistical tools can help identify trends, recognize inefficiencies and discover information that leads to greater impact in every area, from healthcare to urban planning. All organizations are now data organizations.
Humanitarian organizations are no exception. They’re inundated with data from the public sector, from the digital tools they use every day and by newer programs that specifically utilize mobile programs or the Internet. Yet many lack the resources to capitalize on these opportunities. These organizations rarely budget for data science, especially given that the risks can be high and potential rewards not well understood.
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As we are approaching the 75th anniversary of the D-Day Landings & The Battle Of Normandy – Bayeux France was a must on our France road trip itinerary. Steeped in history that dates back to medieval times, we were completely blown away by this charming city. As well as being the place to start any D-Day Landings tours of the area, especially from 6th June 2019 when the momentous 75th anniversary celebrations are to begin, Bayeux France also houses the Bayeux Tapestry & has plenty more to keep you wowed & completely moved – we managed to fit everything into just 24 hours & have to say this is one of favourite cities to date.
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Bayeux France – The Tapestry
Depicting the Norman invasion of England in 1066, the Bayeux Tapestry takes you on an embroidered walk through history. At a whopping 70 metres long, this Unesco Memory of the World was thought to be commissioned, somewhere around the end of 1066. The tapestry was made with pictures & very little text included in order to be understood by the mostly illiterate population at that time. Having been moved on numerous occasion, the Bayeux Tapestry is now housed by the Bayeux Museum who are currently refurbishing a new location to house this masterpiece which gets around 400,000 visitors a year.
At over 900 years old & including more than 600 characters & 200 horses the Bayeux Tapestry was something we had both studied at school, after looking at it in a lot of books, it was amazing to admire this work of art up close. The museum also has an excellent display & video in the cinema area which runs through the history of the tapestry as well as the events running up to, during & after the Norman invasion of England by William the Conqueror.
We have summarised recommend visiting times, entrance costs & other info on visiting at the very end of this post.
The Museum Of The Battle Of Normandy
Just outside the Bayeux France historic centre The Museum Of The Battle Of Normandy is the perfect place to start any visit to the D-Day Landings beaches. It is the only museum in the whole region to detail the month by month military operations that were conducted in Normandy in the summer of 1944.
The displays are set up in a way not only to tell but really help you the feel the events of the end of the Second World War. Using a mix of timelines, photography, video & equipment this museum helps one to grasp the huge effort that eventually restored peace in Europe.
Again we have summarised recommend visiting times, entrance costs & other info on visiting at the very end of this post.
The Commonwealth War Cemetery & Memorial
Located right next to the Museum Of The Battle Of Normandy is the Bayeux British War Cemetery the largest cemetery of Commonwealth soldiers in France. Visiting a war cemetery is something that we have both wanted to do for quite a while now, taking some time to sit & reflect on the efforts made by so many & the huge losses around the entire world was one of the main things we come to Bayeux France to do.
Opposite the cemetery sits the white stone Bayeux Memorial which includes the Latin epitaph “1066: NOS A GULIELMO VICTI VICTORIS PATRIAM LIBERAVIMUS” translated this reads “We, once conquered by William, have now set free the conquerors native land.” For us visiting the Bayeux Tapestry just a couple of hours before this, really brought the impact of these words to life.
The Bayeux Museum also took us on a walk through the history of art through Europe at the MAHB. Located just a stone’s throw from the Bayeux Cathedral we’d say this place is well worth adding to your Bayeux France itinerary.
Housed in the former Bishops Palace, The MAHB takes you from pre-history right through to the 20th Century with its displays. It also includes displays of the lace & porcelain that the city is famed for.
Again we have summarised recommend visiting times, entrance costs & other info on visiting at the very end of this post.
Bayeux France Cathedral
Bayeux Cathedral is not only stunning in its presence but it also has a whole story behind it with links to William The Conqueror himself. William’s half-brother Odo was bishop of Bayeux & it’s thought that he was the person that commissioned the making of the Bayeux Tapestry which he then hung in the cathedral to tell the story to the local people of the great battle & of course to show that messing with the Norman’s was probably not a great idea.
Making for tons of photo opportunities we’d recommend taking a walk around the entire outside & inside of this national monument to truly get a feel for it. The site dates back to ancient times & was also occupied in Roman times but the present cathedral was consecrated by William in 1066.
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We’ve been road trippin’ our way through France for 2 1/2 weeks now, both of us have visited this country before but this time we have developed a different kind of relationship with it ?❤️ One question we get asked a lot is “do we truly experience things from behind a camera?” our answer to this, YES! In our quest to create inspiring & beautiful images we are always looking at every single detail in a building, wandering down a side street to capture things from a different angle or sitting & waiting for a landscape to change colour so we can capture the best possible shot. We had a jam-packed day in Bayeux, which we talked about a couple of posts back but we took the time to just wander the side streets next to the city’s stunning cathedral – et voila! – here came this shot ? We love blogging, we love the wonder & excitement it brings & we love that we get to share our creations with you guys ? Speaking of which we’ve just uploaded a brand new story of our Monday, right from sunrise to sunset if you’d like to take a look AND we’ve also just launched our new website – the link is up in our bio ☝️ Would love to hear your thoughts so please do let us know guys ? • • • • • #bayeux #citypicz #city_features #historiccity #historiccenter #normandy #normandyfrance #visitnormandy #normandytourism #beautifulnormandy #france?? #francia?? #france_vacations #visit_france #francetourisme #welovefrance #travelbloggerlife #wearetravelbloggers #travelphotography #travelphotoblog #travelblog #seetheworldthroughoureyes #creativefolk #thecreativeshots #livetocreate #welivetocreate #inspiringtravellers #exploreshareinspire #explorationinspiration #destinationaddict
The Medieval Centre
Oozing with charm, Bayeux France boasts a beautiful medieval centre. We took some time to just wander around & soak the up the whole atmosphere. The city’s architecture was thankfully spared during World War Two, meaning that today, the old narrow streets lined with mansions & timber-framed houses can be throughly enjoyed & admired.
As usual we always recommend the app Maps.Me for navigating around the city, which will make it easy to pin your points of interest & plan a route around that.
Useful Information For Your Visit
The Bayeux Museums
As mentioned above, the Bayeux Museum has 3 Museums in the city. The Bayeux Tapestry, The Museum Of The Battle Of Normandy & The MAHB. These can be visited individually, which at time of writing are charged at the rate of of 9.50 EUR for the Bayeux Tapestry, 7.50 EUR for The Museum Of The Battle Of Normandy & 7.50 EUR for The MAHB. There is also the option, to purchase a double ticket which includes entrance to any 2 of the museums for 12 EUR or a triple ticket for entrance into all 3 for 15 EUR. Details for reduced rates can be found on the prices page of the Bayeux Museum website.
An audio guide is included with the entrance into the Bayeux Tapestry & is available in 16 languages : French, English, German, Chinese, Danish, Spanish, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Russian, Dutch, Swedish, Polish, Portuguese brazilian and Czech.
From our experience, the triple ticket works out at the best value & along with that visiting all 3 museums gave us a deeper understanding of the history of Bayeux France. We also recommend allowing the following amount of time for your visits…
The Bayeux Tapestry – Minimum 1 -1.5 hours
The Museum Of The Battle Of Normandy – Minimum 1 – 1.5 hours
The MAHB – Minimum 30 – 45 mins
Depending on how you are travelling there are a number of options to visit Bayeux France. Let’s first assume that you do not have access to your own transport, in which case we would recommend travelling by train into the city. Bayeux is 2 hours 15 minutes by train from Paris, all up-to-date train times & prices can be found through SNCF the official train carrier of France. We’d always recommend booking direct with them for the best prices & most accurate information even if it means using Google to help you with translation if you understand little or no French.
If like us you are travelling with your own transport visiting Bayeux France along with the surrounding D-Day Landings beaches will probably be a lot easier. The roads into Bayeux are fine to navigate & for us, visiting off-season were not at all congested. Driving times will depend on where you are coming from but as a guideline you’ll be looking at an approximate 3 hour drive from Paris.
Right next to The Museum Of The Battle Of Normandy is free day parking for both cars & motorhomes. We parked our motorhome up in the allocated camping car park & took the short, 15 minute walk into the city from there. As an option, if you have a motorhome, you can stay overnight in this car park (without facilities) at the cost of 6 EUR per night.
Where To Stay
We stayed just out-of-town, at a lovely farm which has its own Aire de Service area. Aire de Service are found all over France & are set up for Motorhomes or Camping Cars as the French call them. We find Camper Contact a super useful resource for finding these places & this is exactly how we found the farm to stay on, which is located in the village of Saint Vigor le Grand just a few kilometres outside of Bayeux France.
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Reflecting back on our day in the medieval city of Bayeux last week ?? We visited the largest Second World War cemetery of Commonwealth soldiers in France & teamed up with @bayeux_museum to visit all 3 of their museums in the city. Afterwards we headed over to Omaha beach, which was one of the locations of the 1944 d-day landings. Our whole day was like taking a walk through history, from the Bayuex Tapestry which depicts the Norman invasion of England way back in 1066, to wandering the medieval centre of the city, taking a walk through art history at the MAHB right through to gaining even more understanding of the pain & suffering of World War II. We both believe that you can feel the energy of a place, not just the current energy but an energy that goes back right through time – at the entrance to the war cemetery we visited this was almost revealed to us by a Latin inscription that reads “1066: NOS A GULIELMO VICTI VICTORIS PATRIAM LIBERAVIMUS.” The translation: “We, once conquered by William, have now set free the Conqueror’s native land.” The whole day was totally moving yet magical at the same time ✨ If you squint a little there’s Bayeux Cathedral right through the trees, can you see it? • • • • • #historyday #walkingthroughhistory #welovehistory #theprettycities #medievalcity #sunset_love #sunsettime #pinksunset #sunset_lovers #welovesunsets #treesofinstagram #tree_brilliance #bayeux #bayeuxtapestry #bayeuxfrance #francestagram #instafrance #instanaturefrance #travelfrance #francetravel #amomenttoreflect #travellingtheworld #iamtraveler #travelbloggers #travelbloggercouole #exploremore #exploringtheworld #explorationinspiration #destinationaddict
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Where To Eat
You’ll be spoilt for choice in Bayeux France for places to dine & can choose from regional, national & even some international cuisine. We have highlighted some Norman specialities below that we highly recommend. On our visit, we opted for lunch at one of the cute little Salon de The’s (in English tea houses) in the city, all of which have a great selection of tea, coffee & a menus offering snacks such as Croque Monsieur & yummy French pastries. Whatever time of day, budget or whatever takes your fancy we’re sure you’ll find something that will leave your tummy feeling satisfied in Bayeux.
Visiting the D-Day Beaches
Bayeux France is a gateway for a visit to the D-Day beaches, we opted to drive over to Omaha Beach at the end of our day in the city. A 20 minute trip brought us to one of the five beaches, that the allied forces landed on the 6th June 1944 & for us, the whole experience of walking along the beach trying to grasp how it must have felt on that day was beyond moving.
Just behind Omaha Beach is the Omaha Memorial Museum that, had time allowed, we would have definitely taken the time to visit on that day.
The beaches of Juno, Gold, Utah & Sword together with Omaha make up the 5 D-Day Landings locations. As mentioned at the start of this post, June 2019 will mark the start of the 75th Anniversary of these landings & will be monumental in celebration of the freedom & victory in Europe.
Other Nearby Points Of Interest
Just 10 mins drive outside of Bayeux France lies Lounges-Sur-Mer – a coastal area that contains some of the imposing batteries that make up the Nazi built Atlantic wall which stretches a huge 800 miles along the coast of Europe & Scandinavia.
Just an hour an a half from Bayeux, France lies the famous & completely magical Mont St Michel, which we also visited & would highly recommend adding to your itinerary if time allows. Just on from Mont St Michel is the pretty port town of St Malo, which again is also well worth a stop.
France & cheese pretty much go hand in hand but each region has its own speciality, in Normandy the most famous has to be Camembert. Choose to eat this gooey sphere of yumminess warm or cold, what we can guarantee is you won’t be disappointed!
Norman’s take their apples very seriously & they use them a lot! From the traditional apple tart to Norman sparkling cider, if apples are your thing we’d recommend trying the variety of apples products that are on offer.
Covering a lot of coast means one thing, seafood. Marmite Dieppoise is a fish stew from the city of Dieppe which combines all the flavours of the ocean by taking mollusks, crustaceans & fish & beautifully combining them with butter, cider & crème fraîche to form a creamy & delicious broth.
Meadow-salted lamb (agneaux de pré salé in French) from the bay of Mont St Michel. Andouille de Vire a sausage from Normandy’s Vire region. Tripes à la mode de Caen, which is probably best described as being similar to haggis. These are some of the meaty delights that this region has to offer.
You’ll see signs all along the road, tempting you into farms to buy this delicious apple & pear brandy. Trust us when we say it’s pretty yummy & well worth making a stop at a traditional farm-house for a bottle.
Bayeux France Summary
So pretty much 24 hours of soaking up history from the medieval times right up until the not so distant World War II. Our day in Bayeux, was filled with wonder, sadness & a lot of reflection. The feeling of visiting some of the very sights & viewing works of art that depict what has shaped our history gave us both even more insight into the importance of our European roots. most significantly though it reminded us of how important peace, in this world, above anything else, is.
We really hope that you get to visit Bayeux France soon, if you have any questions at all we’d of course love to answer them so please do drop them in the comments & of course if you have already been to Bayeux & have anything to add please do so in the comments.
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Purchase of horses
Until the 1880s, the cavalry regiment was responsible for buying its own horses. In 1887, a reinstallation department was established to take over the post. Animals come from breeders, auction houses and private households. The officers at the time still provided their horses.
When World War I broke out in 1914, the Army had only 25,000 horses available. By the end of the conflict, it had purchased 460,000 horses and mules from the UK and Ireland, and even more from overseas.
Before the war, a census was conducted on British horses to determine how many horses there were, how many horses they ate, and what type of work was appropriate for them. Their nearest train station is also listed.
During the first weeks of the conflict, the Army requisitioned about 120,000 horses from civilians. Owners who cannot prove that their horses are necessary for transportation or agricultural duties must surrender them.
Dr. Reginal Hill has worked in the Army Heavy Equipment Division. He uses the stationery box below when traveling around the country. It contains everything he needs to buy horses for the army, including a checkbook, numerous official forms and labels, and a soldering iron.
The Resettlement Department is also seeking overseas help, spending more than 36 million pounds (about 1.5 billion pounds today) on animals from around the world, especially from the United States and Canada. Over 600,000 horses and mu sons were shipped from North America.
Traveling by horse is as dangerous as a horse. Thousands of animals were killed, mainly due to illness, injuries caused by shipwrecks and turbulent ships. In 1917, more than 94,000 horses were shipped from North America to Europe, and 3,300 were lost at sea. When submarines and other warships sank ships, about 2700 horses died.
On June 28, 1915, the U-24 torpedo was hit by a U-24 torpedo off the coast of Cornish. Although the surviving crew was allowed to abandon the ship, the ship's 1,400 horses and muzi cargo were not so lucky and all died.
Once boarded, the animals will be placed in their stalls and undergo regular inspections throughout the voyage. Despite the best efforts of the people who care for them, many horses have suffered from "transport fever", a form of pneumonia and various types of lung discomfort.
After confinement, it usually takes a few weeks for the horse to recover on landing. The role of the reinstallation department and the Army Veterinary Corps is to shape them and prepare them for active duty.
Horses purchased for the army must meet certain conditions. A horse must be at least three years old, of good health, and of the right size to do the job it is buying-riding, pulling a gun or transporting it.
Horses were requisitioned from civilians at the beginning of the war, prompting some families to write to the war office asking them to save their beloved ponies. In response, the War Office decided not to recruit horses under 15 hands. Use a special stick to measure the horse's height from the shoulder (top of the shoulder).
Reloading warehouses in Romsey, Hampshire are busy during the day and at night, with horses coming from all over the UK and horses coming from nearby Southampton from overseas. Check all animals for infectious diseases. Then, once it passes the service, it is sent to the front line.
For hundreds of years, a large number of military horses have been lost due to negligence. In 1796, the army appointed a veterinarian of the Cavalry Regiment to reduce the number of sick and injured horses killed in the battle.
The Blue Cross Foundation, founded in 1912, provides medical assistance and supplies to animals. This was particularly important during World War I, as many recruits have never worked with horses before and need to learn quickly.
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What is green building architecture?
Green Building or Sustainable Architecture is the practice of creating structures in which the resources are used optimally throughout the stage of development of a building. Green Buildings are designs that are made creatively to reduce the overall impact of the built environment on natural resources and human health.
What 5 things constitutes a green and iconic building?
What Is Green Building?
- Designing for livable communities.
- Using sun and site to the building’s advantage for natural heating, cooling, and daylighting.
- Landscaping with native, drought-resistant plants and water-efficient practices.
- Building quality, durable structures.
What are green buildings called?
A green building, also known as a sustainable building, is a structure that is designed, built, renovated, operated, or reused in an ecological and resource-efficient manner.
What are examples of green projects?
Environmental Sustainability & Sustainable Development Examples
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- Green Spaces.
- Eco-Friendly Aesthetics.
- Solar Panels.
- Waste-to-Energy Recycling.
- Water Treatment Plants.
- Wind Turbines.
Which of the following are characteristics of green buildings?
A green building has four main elements on which it is designed: materials, energy, water, and health to make these buildings more sustainable.
- Materials. Materials used for green buildings are obtained from natural and renewable sources.
- Energy. Energy efficiency is the key to most green building programs.
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Green space (land that is partly or completely covered with grass, trees, shrubs, or other vegetation). Green space includes parks, community gardens, and cemeteries.
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Famous architects that have made an impact on green building architecture around the world include American architect Frank Lloyd Wright, considered as one of the founders of sustainable architecture; British architect Norman Foster; influential green architect William McDonough; Italian architect Renzo Piano;
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New Natural Gas Deal Boosts Sustainability, Bottom Line
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) has signed a new agreement with Element Markets Renewable Energy to provide renewable natural gas (RNG) for DART's fleet of 650 CNG powered buses.
The five-year agreement begins January 1 and has one, two-year option. It monetizes Renewable Identification Number credits that have the potential to generate up to $11,000,000 in revenue for DART over the life of the contract.
"RNG is another way we're powering transit with clean fuels," DART President/Executive Director Gary Thomas said. "We are also excited about the financial benefits of converting to clean fuels. This additional revenue will be put to good use as we move North Texas forward."
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Dubai's weather: an overview
The metropolis of Dubai is the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates, and an unstoppable force when it comes to attracting holidaymakers.
Sandwiched between the dunes of the Arabian Desert and the shores of the Persian Gulf, Dubai weather makes it holiday heaven for those who love the heat, not to mention world-class resorts, restaurants, entertainment, exciting day trips, and shopping opportunities.
The weather in Dubai is a huge part of what makes it such a playground for everyone from royalty to the rich, famous and those just looking for a slice of sunshine in paradise.
Yet, Dubai has a more complex climate than you might expect. While it's fair to say that Dubai's weather is truly hot - located just north of the Tropic of Cancer, the sun is always intense here - conditions can still vary depending on where you are, be it by the sea or inland, and when you go.
Days are hot and humid, particularly by the coast, and the only time you're likely to feel really cold is when you're in a heavily air-conditioned restaurant or shop - this is when a wrap or layer might come in handy!
Generally speaking, the weather in Dubai fluctuates marginally throughout the year, so there aren't four distinct seasons like here in the UK, more summer and winter periods.
When it comes to going on holiday, the trick is to visit at a time that best suits you. Some people find it an ideal winter sunspot, while others will happily brave the oppressive heat of summer - ultimately, the decision about when to go is a personal one.
Dubai's summer - May to October
If there's one thing you can rely on in Dubai, it's the heat.
Even by May, daytime temperatures can rise as high as 37°C, and this keeps on climbing as the months roll by, before peaking at no less than 41°C in July and August, only dropping to 39°C in September and 36°C by October.
As you would hope, evenings stay warm but also sticky, rarely falling below 23°C in May or 29°C in July and August. The exception to this is if you find yourself out in the desert after dusk or early in the morning, take an extra layer or two.
This adds considerable weight to the already hot temperatures and can make it quite unbearable for those who aren't prepared for conditions such as this.
You can thank the sea breezes which blow cooler air from the Persian Gulf inland. This air may be as much as 10°C cooler than that over land, but it is very humid, creating a sweltering environment.
In fact, temperatures may drop by 5°C or 10°C in less than an hour, yet it feels a lot hotter. Typically speaking, this happens in the afternoons, so mornings are usually more pleasant.
The other thing to watch out for in Dubai, particularly in the summer months, is the extreme level of UV which penetrates the atmosphere and can cause considerable harm to unprotected skin.
It is not advisable to lie in the midday sun as, once again due to Dubai's proximity to the Tropic of Cancer, the sun is directly overhead and really very strong at this time. This makes it hazardous for adults and children alike. Be most wary from June to September.
While there's basically unbroken sunshine, it can turn hazy, and this is often in part thanks to the dust which gathers in the air, much of it blown in from the deserts of Syria and Iraq by the Shamal, or north, wind which reaches its peak in July.
On the plus side, the summer months see virtually no rainfall, except perhaps a shower in May that will quickly move through.
Sea temperatures also benefit from Dubai's weather at this time, rising nicely from 29°C in May to 31°C by October - this is bath-like and splendid for water sports or simply bobbing about.
Some certainly do like it hot on holiday, and the weather in Dubai could look like a great choice in summer. In reality, the searing nature of the very high temperatures, the heaviness felt from the heat and humidity, and, crucially, the danger from UV rays do mean that you should think carefully before booking a beach break to Dubai between June and September.
May and October are all still hot, with ample sunshine and even UV worth worrying about, but the conditions don't all combine during these months to make Dubai's weather quite as ferocious as it is during the height of summer.
Dubai's winter - November to April
You can banish any traditional concept of 'winter' when it comes to Dubai. Rather, it's a cooler, fresher period, which even at its lowest point is comparable to, say, the Canary Islands in July or August.
During the day, November will still see high temperatures up to around 31°C, although evenings can dip by as much as 13°C.
By December, Dubai's daytime temperatures have fallen by as much as 10°C to around 29°C, and by this point you'll want to take an extra layer for the evenings.
If you're camping in the desert between November and April, temperatures can drop as low as 10°C, so you will definitely need warm clothes.
You're most likely to see rain in Dubai between December and March, and February tends to be the wettest month, although even this is nothing much to worry about.
Although you might notice a little more cloud in winter, the sky is actually bluer as there's less dust in the air compared with summer, especially from November to January. However, it's worth noting that dust storms can appear in any month of the year and significantly affect visibility.
The good news for those visiting in the winter months is that the extreme level of heat and humidity subsides. It drops from very high in October to low by December and non-existent in January or February, rearing its head again come March, and quickly reaching a high level by April.
The UV also declines a little from very high in October to moderate - Dubai's lowest annual level - by December. Even from January, this is on the up again, increasing to very high by February and extreme by April. In short, don't get caught out by assuming that as the temperature is cooler the UV is not a threat - it is prevalent to some degree throughout the year.
Those on beach holidays to Dubai in winter can expect warm but not hot sea temperatures. The latter part of the year, from November (29°C) to December (25°C), sees the sea cooling from summer highs, while from January plateaus at 23°C before working back up to 25°C by April.
Once again, for the weather in Dubai, this sounds like a big drop but in comparison to destinations in Europe, say Majorca, which rarely rises above 25°C at best in August, it's still warm enough to enjoy.
Dubai weather: summary
Dubai ticks the box for sun-seekers almost all year round. It's hot, dry (largely) and drenched in sunshine for swathes of the year, and conditions are rarely less enjoyable than you'd find in the Canary Islands in summer.
So, when is the best time to visit for Dubai's weather? June to September really is incredibly hot, sticky and potentially dangerous for sunbathing, while the months of December to March are more comparable to Europe in summertime.
Although March, April and May are lovely and hot, if you postpone your trip to October (half term holiday perhaps?) or November, you will reap the benefits of the warm sea while basking in hot and sunny conditions.
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More about Dubai
Which is the hottest month in Dubai?
The hottest time of year in Dubai is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 41°C with extreme heat and humidity.
Does it ever rain in Dubai?
It never rains much in Dubai but February usually has the most rain with an average of 34mm. There are normally 4 days in February with some rain.
When is it sunniest in Dubai?
The sunniest time of year in Dubai is normally November with bright sunshine on average for 86% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.
When is the sea warmest in Dubai?
The sea is usually at its warmest in Dubai in August when the water temperature reaches 33°C.
What is the flight time to the UAE from the UK?
The flight time to the UAE from the UK is typically 7 hours.
What is the time difference between the UAE and the UK?
The time difference between the UAE and the UK is GMT+4 hours.
What is the main language spoken in the UAE?
What is the currency in the UAE?
Which plugs are used in the UAE?
UAE uses electrical plug type G (230 Volts) - the same as the UK.
Which side of the road do they drive on in the UAE?
They drive on the right side of the road in the UAE.
Do you need a visa for the UAE?
Compare Dubai weather with the USA
Below the Dubai weather chart shows average maximum daytime temperature for Dubai and the USA (Washington).
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Sport is a big part of the Malaysian culture, and they have games that are unique to them. They have not only excelled in these sports, but they have also passed them from one generation to another. Some of the sports that are considered to be uniquely Malaysian are as follows.
Kite Fighting (Wau)
This sport is mostly done in the North-Eastern parts of Malaysia. The traditional kites, commonly referred to as Wau are flown during the rice harvest season and they always have competitions where the multicoloured kites are pitched against each other. This sport has now become a touristic attraction in Malaysia.
Silat is a form of martial art that is known internationally. It incorporates dancelike moves into the sport. The mark of it is the fluid movement that is used to disarm the opponents. This sport is also used in a social form, as the people of Malaysia, particularly the Muslims believe it increases the spiritual strength. It is sometimes played during weddings.
This sport is also called Sepak Raga, and it is a form of a traditional ball game. The ball is made using strips of bamboo, and the game is played with the rule being that the ball is passed and can be touched using any body part apart from hands and lower arms. Basically, it can be summarised as volleyball that is played without using hands.
This is an interesting sport that involves spinning an object that is made of wood. The top of the object is always heavy while the bottom is very thin, making the sport to be considered more like a game of strategy. Traditionally, it was played by the Malaysian people right before harvest, and it acted as a socialising tool. It was later adopted as a competitive sport. | <urn:uuid:631c8378-ae7e-49a2-97fa-f44a3693c587> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://semetrik.com/uniquely-malaysian-sports/uniquely-traditional-malaysian-sports/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573172.64/warc/CC-MAIN-20220818063910-20220818093910-00265.warc.gz | en | 0.9865 | 364 | 2.71875 | 3 |
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Whether it be to identify a seemingly frail older patient with metastatic colon cancer who would tolerate and benefit from standard treatment, or to prevent a frail older lung cancer patient from experiencing severe side effects due to adjuvant chemotherapy, oncologists are having to make difficult decisions with increasing frequency.
Shin Yin Lee, MD
“I am a veteran and a fighter—I will do anything so that the cancer doesn’t come back,” my patient said to me as I sat with him and his daughter in clinic to discuss his treatment options.
The resected tumor was a locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the lung with high-risk features, indicating a high likelihood of disease recurrence. Most guidelines would recommend adjuvant chemotherapy; in fact, his daughter did her own research on the Internet and came to the same conclusion.
As I shifted my focus from the tumor back to my patient, the benefits of treating him with chemotherapy became less clear. Although he was recovering well from surgery, he was a frail male octogenarian with multiple medical problems who required assistance with some of his activities of daily living and all of his instrumental activities of daily living.
I asked myself, “Are the expected benefits from adjuvant chemotherapy going to outweigh the risks in a patient with limited life expectancy and decreased tolerance of stress? Is a good Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status enough to pronounce him fit for chemotherapy?”
This type of scenario is becoming increasingly more common in the United States. A demographic shift known as the “silver tsunami” makes it likely that the number of older patients with cancer will increase.1 Age itself is a known risk factor for developing cancer: it has been reported that a majority of cancer diagnoses and deaths occur in patients older than 65 years.2 By 2030, it is predicted that 70% of cancer diagnoses will be made in adults in this age group.3
When making treatment decisions for older cancer patients, the challenge is in selecting the appropriate therapy for the appropriate patient. Age alone should not be used to preclude a patient from receiving the best available treatment. For this reason, the field of geriatric oncology was born.
The specific needs of older cancer patients are different from those of younger adults. Older patients are more likely to have significant comorbidities, disabilities, and geriatric syndromes. Physiological changes also occur with age, such as decreased creatinine clearance, impaired gas exchange, and decreased cardiac output.2 Unfortunately, there is a lack of high-quality evidence to help guide clinicians in selecting treatment, as the majority of cancer treatment clinical trials have excluded older patients.4
Most oncologists use scoring systems such as the ECOG and Karnofsky score to determine performance status.5 Compared with these scoring systems, the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) is more sensitive in detecting functional impairments in older adults and can help with clinical risk stratification and individualized treatment planning. The CGA evaluates key domains that are predictive of morbidity and mortality risk in older adults. These domains include functional status, comorbid medical conditions, cognition, psychological state, current medications, social support, and nutritional status.6
The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is recognizing the increasing importance of geriatric oncology and is playing a large role in promoting this field. There have been many presentations and educational sessions surrounding the field of geriatrics during recent ASCO annual meetings. Additionally, more funding has been provided to promote research and career development. Geriatric oncology is now being recognized in major journals such as the Journal of Clinical Oncology.2,3
A cooperative group, the Cancer and Aging Research Group, has made many important contributions to the field, including the development of a tool to help gauge the likelihood of chemotherapy toxicity in older adults.7 Outside of the United States, the International Society of Geriatric Oncology has established task forces to help in making treatment recommendations. The society now has a peer-reviewed journal called the Journal of Geriatric Oncology.8 The National Comprehensive Cancer Network also has specific guidelines that pertain to older patients with cancer.9
Most hematology and oncology fellowship program directors agree that geriatric oncology should be incorporated into fellowship curriculums. However, only one-third of hematology and oncology programs formally cover topics related to geriatric oncology as part of their curriculum.10 Therefore, it is clear that although an understanding of the needs of geriatric patients is vital to successfully treating cancer in adults, many hematology and oncology trainees will complete fellowship without any formal exposure to geriatrics.
How can fellowship programs be structured to provide greater exposure to and knowledge of geriatric oncology? Didactics aside, programs can subscribe fellows to ASCO’s Education Essentials for Oncology Fellows, which includes general modules on geriatric oncology and disease-specific modules.11 Some medical centers have a geriatric oncology clinic where fellows can do a rotation. Unfortunately, this is not yet commonplace. A required rotation in geriatrics could be beneficial, particularly for the purpose of allowing fellows to practice doing a CGA.
Interdisciplinary collaboration between geriatrics and oncology, in tumor board for example, can foster more discussion and participation between the specialties. Because geriatricians have recognized the shortage of practitioners in the field, they have collaborated with physicians in other specialties and developed strategies to educate trainees and inspire them to specialize in geriatrics. The Chief Resident Immersion Training (CRIT) in the Care of Older Adults program, developed at Boston University/Boston Medical Center, has been successful in promoting collaboration among disciplines in the management of medically complex older patients. In fact, an opportunity to participate in CRIT as an internal medicine resident helped develop my interest in geriatrics. This program, which focuses on case-based learning of geriatric principles and leadership, has been conducted in more than a dozen institutions nationwide.12
In order to foster the creation of new leaders in the field, in 2006 the ASCO Hartford Foundation provided funding for the development of 10 geriatric oncology training programs.13 Being a fellow at one of these programs provided me with a unique training experience. Aside from addressing the clinical requirements for board eligibility in medical oncology, approximately 1 year of the fellowship program is dedicated to core clinical geriatrics training; this includes rotations in the geriatrics inpatient service, nursing home care, rehabilitation medicine, the Alzheimer’s unit, palliative care, and an outpatient continuity clinic. In addition, fellows gain experience in performing outpatient comprehensive geriatric assessments of older adults who have been referred to the clinic for evaluation.
The integration of didactic, research, and clinical experiences in both geriatrics and oncology can lead to board eligibility in both specialties after 3 years. Some fellows have participated in an additional year of training in order to become board eligible for hematology. The most distinctive feature of my training at Boston University/Boston Medical Center is that I have the opportunity to practice in different models of care and to treat a remarkably diverse patient population. At Boston Medical Center, we care for a large, underserved, and international migrant population. Additionally, we care for veterans at the Boston Veterans Affairs Healthcare System. We also care for patients in a unique way at a Program of All-inclusive Care of the Elderly (PACE) site. (PACE is a capitated payment model focused on multidisciplinary team-based care.)
Whether it be to identify a seemingly frail older patient with metastatic colon cancer who would tolerate and benefit from standard treatment, or to prevent a frail older lung cancer patient from experiencing severe side effects due to adjuvant chemotherapy, oncologists are having to make difficult decisions with increasing frequency. Integrating geriatric oncology principles into fellowship training is one of the many efforts under way that can improve the field of geriatric oncology so as to improve patients’ quality of life, increase survival, and decrease treatment toxicity in our older cancer patients. As a saying in oncology goes, “If you are not a pediatric oncologist, you are a geriatric oncologist.” | <urn:uuid:8d558ae2-16bc-4895-9f13-c7a9d19aaf5c> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.onclive.com/view/geriatric-oncology-learning-the-balancing-act-of-treating-the-older-cancer-patient | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573699.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819131019-20220819161019-00265.warc.gz | en | 0.951182 | 1,749 | 1.5625 | 2 |
Titus 2:11-12, “For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age. “
The Meaning of Ungodliness
Ungodliness or to be ungodly simply means to live in a way that contradicts God’s nature. In other words, to consciously live in disobedience to the dictates of God. As a matter of fact, ungodliness is to be irreverent towards God, to totally disregard what He thinks about how you live. Often, the Bible talks about the flesh as those things that emanate from our sinful natures. The works of the flesh and the wordly passions all fall under the category of ungodliness.
Who Are The Ungodly ?
There are two categories of people who fall into what is classified as Ungodly. These are:
- Those Who Have No Relationship With Jesus: These are persons who basically have no knowledge of Christ. That is, those who are yet to get saved from their sins. They’ve simply not surrendered their lives to Jesus and still blatantly live in sin.
- Those who have accepted Jesus but still compromise their faith when they think godliness is not convenient to practice.
Without a doubt, being a believer and practicing Ungodliness or living an ungodly life is an unholy thing to do. Both to God and to oneself. Many times, I hear some believers say, “common, it doesn’t matter, God will understand.” The truth is, He doesn’t. Our salvation was delivered to us at a very costly price. Consequently, a believer who still plays with sin is threading on very dangerous ground.
Romans 1:18 says, “For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth.”
As a result, our walk with God should be progressive. Meaning that, after getting saved from our sins. The next phase is spiritual growth and maturity. Sadly, there are many who refer to themselves as born-again believers but still hang on to their old sinful life. God’s warning is clear on this.
2 Peter 3:7 says, “that the ungodly will face judgment.
The above scripture points to the fact that, everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must depart from ungodliness. For the purpose of clarity, those of us referred to as believers, should not be found living in sin. Jesus didn’t save us so we can remain and live just as we did before we supposedly gave our lives to Him.
Psalm 1:1 says, “Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. ”
It would be important to state that, when we repent, confess and accept Jesus and His Word in our hearts and set our minds towards living godly lives then we can say we are genuinely saved. This is called Salvation! Otherwise, we’re not saved.
What God Says About the Ungodly
1 Peter 4:7, “The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers.”
Revelations 20:14–15 says, “Then death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. The lake of fire is the second death. Anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire.”
Ultimately, those who reject God—the ungodly—will be separated from Him forever.
All things considered, to weigh yourself critically will be a wise thing to do. I urge you to take a decisive stand now for Jesus. The worst thing that would ever happen to anyone is to have death or rapture meet you when you still don’t have Jesus in your life. This, is the most expensive mistake anyone would ever make in life. Therefore, take a stand for Jesus while you still can.
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I have used my 20 plus years of teaching writing to design a writing guide with everything the students need to write an effective essay. This powerpoint includes hooks, introductions, transitions, text evidence, sentence starters, focus and organization, vocabulary, dialogue, conclusions, conventions and sample essays. If you are new to teaching writing this will be a valuable resource to you and your students. This powerpoint also contains a website to Fourth grade writing prompts and passages. The website is : www.readWorks.org ...Just register for a free account on their website! Then on the top blue bar click on "passages". Then where it says "keyword" in green put in "Walking Tall" and "The Struggle for equality" Those are the first two passages for the equality essay. For the Opinion essay I just put in video games under the keyword for the passages on video games. One passage is "Go Outside and Play" and the other is "Playing with your Health".
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E-cigarettes and vaping have recently become popular among people of all legal ages. In fact, it is reported that over 9 million Americans use e-cigarettes. An electronic cigarette has a battery that is attached to a chamber filled with a liquid that may or may not include nicotine. Vaping is a term that describes using e-cigarettes because when one inhales the liquid from an e-cigarette and then exhales, a vapor cloud is exhaled; it also describes the act of inhaling vapor created from a vapor product.
There are many reasons people use e-cigarettes, but one of the most common reasons is to quit smoking. E-cigarettes are used as a prevention tool for smoking cessation, as it eliminates the harmful ingredients found in cigarettes but still provides that inhaling motion while offering flavored vape. Users can choose whether they want to vape liquid that contains nicotine or not, and there are many flavor options that are nicotine-free. The flavors that do contain nicotine can come in different nicotine strengths. For example, you can purchase liquid with nicotine strength anywhere from 0 mg to 12 mg, and usually in 10 ml, 30 ml, or 60 ml bottles, though different brands may carry different sizes.
Vapor shops are popping up in every town it seems and there are hundreds of flavors to choose from. Flavors that exist are menthol, candy cane, chocolate, and tons of fruit varieties like kiwi, apple, strawberry, watermelon, and banana cream pie. The flavors are enticing and that contributes to users coming back for more. Users can also purchase tobacco flavors too which may or may not be helpful in quitting smoking due to the nicotine content.
Now that e-cigarettes have gained so much popularity, they have also faced a lot of criticism. Many public opinions criticize e-cigarettes for still promoting nicotine dependency and luring smokers in with a wide range of flavors that are hard on your lungs. Flavored e-cigarettes can contain a flavoring agent called diacetyl which can cause popcorn lung, a lung disease that causes obstruction of bronchioles in the lungs. The long-term safety of using e-cigarettes is still unknown, and it still remains a popular alternative to smoking.
In addition to the enjoyable flavors, there are other reasons why people vape. Many individuals find using e-cigarettes relaxing especially if they are vaping medical marijuana (where it is legal, mind you). In fact, vaping marijuana provides a better, pungent taste and it can help with chronic pain, relaxation, and migraines. Other people find using e-cigarettes to be a little easier on the wallet which depends how heavy of an e-cigarette user you are. Another reason why vaping is popular is people enjoy the sense of community involved with it. Vaping has grown into a lifestyle that has people joining together for vape parties, creating their own flavors, designing vape t-shirts, and hats to endorse their vaping lifestyles.
Using e-cigarettes has clearly become a new phenomenon that has not been fully answered by science. That being said, there are many smokers who have quit smoking because of they are using an e-cigarette. It is advised that if you do notice any breathing issues or abnormal coughing since vaporizing to contact a physician to have it checked out. Though vaping might not be supported by everyone, it has provided an alternative to smoking expensive cigarettes and releasing cigarette smoke into the air. | <urn:uuid:96ac8f98-3536-4f3b-8cdf-9ed248d649ba> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://roykinnearhouse.co.uk/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570767.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808061828-20220808091828-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.948631 | 691 | 2.3125 | 2 |
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- Turbine inlet guide vanes have been fabricated from composites of silicon carbide fibers in silicon carbide matrices. A unique design for a cloth made from SiC fibers makes it possible to realize the geometric features necessary to form these vanes in the same airfoil shapes as those of prior metal vanes. The fiber component of each of these vanes was made from SiC-fiber cloth coated with boron nitride. The matrix was formed by chemical-vapor infiltration with SiC, then slurry-casting of SiC, followed by melt infiltration with silicon. These SiC/SiC vanes were found to be capable of withstanding temperatures 400 F (222 C) greater than those that can be withstood by nickel-base-superalloy turbine airfoils now in common use in gas turbine engines. The higher temperature capability of SiC/SiC parts is expected to make it possible to use them with significantly less cooling than is used for metallic parts, thereby enabling engines to operate more efficiently while emitting smaller amounts of NOx and CO. The SiC/SiC composite vanes were fabricated in two different configurations. Each vane of one of the configurations has two internal cavities formed by a web between the suction and the pressure sides of the vane. Each vane of the other configuration has no web (see Figure 1). It is difficult to fabricate components having small radii, like those of the trailing edges of these vanes, by use of stiff stoichiometric SiC fibers currently preferred for SiC/SiC composites. To satisfy the severe geometric and structural requirements for these vanes, the aforementioned unique cloth design, denoted by the term Y-cloth, was conceived (see Figure 2). In the regions away from the trailing edge, the Y-cloth features a fiber architecture that had been well characterized and successfully demonstrated in combustor liners. To form a sharp trailing edge (having a radius of 0.3 mm), the cloth was split into two planes during the weaving process. The fiber tows forming the trailing-edge section were interlocked, thereby enhancing through-thickness strength of the resulting composite material. For vanes of the webless configuration, each made from a layup of six plies of Ycloth, the length of each Y-cloth layer was cut so that the two strips corresponding to the aforementioned two planes would wrap around the perimeter of a graphite vane preform tool with a 10-mm overlap. The overlap was used to join the two strips in a fringe splice. To make the external sixth ply, a standard woven cloth was cut to the required final length and a fringe splice joined the two ends of the cloth at the trailing edge. The cloth was then prepregged. The entire assembly was then placed into an aluminum compaction tool designed to form the outer net shape of the vane. After the prepreg material was allowed to dry, the preform was removed from the aluminum tooling and placed into an external graphite tool before being shipped to a vendor for matrix infiltration. To make the SiC fiber preform for a vane having an internal web, a slightly different initial approach was followed. Each of two sections forming the internal cavities (and ultimately the web) was created by first slipping two concentric layers of a two-dimensional, 2-by-2, 45 - braided tube around a net-shape graphite mandrel. The tubes on both mandrels were prepregged and allowed to dry. The resulting two subassemblies were put together, then four additional plies were wrapped around them in the same fashion as that described above for the six plies of the vaneless configuration. The consolidation of the SiC fiber preforms into SiC/SiC composite parts was performed by commercial vendors using their standard processes. The capability of two of the webless SiC/SiC turbine vanes was demonstrated in tests in a turbine environment. The tests included 50 hours of steady-state operation and 102 two-minute thermal cycles. A surface temperature of 1,320 C was reached during the tests.
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By now you know the importance of wearing sunscreen when you step outside. But have you considered wearing a hat, too? In addition to being super stylish, protection sun hats help offer an extra layer against the sun’s skin-damaging UV rays.
It’s a good idea to wear a hat and sunscreen in the sun, says board-certified dermatologist Heidi Waldorf, M.D., founder of Waldorf Dermatology Aesthetics in New York. The reason: “Hats block your skin from ultraviolet rays and provide sun protection that doesn’t wear off.” (Remember: Sunscreen needs to be reapplied every two hours because its protection wanes throughout the day—and most people don’t apply enough for max protection to begin with.)
According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), wearing sun protective clothing, like a sun hat, can help ward off skin cancer. Basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas, which account for 90% of all skin cancers, often appear on the head and neck—and hats specifically keep these areas covered and protected.
How we chose the best sun protection hats
We spoke to skin and style experts Dr. Waldorf, Debra Jaliman, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist based in New York City and author of Skin Rules, style expert and QVC guest host Debbie Wright, style expert Erin Busbee, and personal stylist Lana Blanc, founder of The Blanc House. We also reviewed hundreds of real user reviews to determine the best options on the market.
Our top picks
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