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Oct 12, 2018 Authenticate and Authorize Users Using Active Directory The Active Directory server returns the full LDAP DN associated to the user object with a matching userPrincipalName. MongoDB can then use this transformed username for authentication and authorization. You must modify the given sample configuration to match your deployment. active directory - Query to list all users of a certain
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Devyani Khobragade, the Indian consular employee at the center of the recent diplomatic upset between India and the United States, will leave the US after being indicted by a grand jury for visa fraud, a felony, on Jan. 9. But her case may leave a lasting stain on the relationship between the US and India, which has been sorely tested in the last few weeks. (Update: Khobragade reportedly flew home from the US early this morning. Hours later, India asked the US to send home a Delhi-based US diplomat who it claimed played an unstated role in Khobragade’s troubles in the US. The US has not responded publicly as yet to the apparent tit-for-tat expulsion.)
Khobragade’s imminent departure allows her to avoid a trial, and if found guilty, a potential prison sentence of up to 15 years. It could make it difficult for her to return to the United States, though, where her husband is a citizen and her young daughters are in school. She was indicted on two charges of giving false statements to US immigration and state department authorities regarding the employment of her Indian housekeeper, Sangeeta Richard, but not on the more serious charge of human trafficking (which, given the historical precedents, seemed possible, as Quartz reported).
Notably, US officials said Khobragade was “very recently” granted diplomatic immunity, despite the earlier insistence by the US State Department that such a status could not be granted retroactively. The New York Times suggested ”that a separate understanding had been reached with other United States officials with the goal of relaxing tensions with India.”
There is a clear precedent for Khobragade being forced to leave because of the pending trial. Under US State Department guidelines (pdf, p.18), “in those instances in which a person with immunity is believed to have committed a serious offense (any felony or crime of violence) and the sending country has not acceded to the U.S. Department of State’s request for a waiver of immunity, it is the Department’s policy to require the departure of that individual from the United States.” What appears to be an olive branch (allowing her to leave the US) could be just the US State Department following protocol.
So what happens next?
Khobragade’s arrest sparked wide-spread protests in Delhi and has sparked a series of retaliatory actions against US officials in India, including the removal of the barricades around the US embassy in Delhi and, reportedly, a tax audit of US diplomats.
Even with her return to India, the strongly worded full indictment (pdf) offers a series of harsh allegations that could exacerbate diplomatic tensions. According to the grand jury, Khobragade agreed to terms of employment for Richard that she “knew violated US laws;” made a fake employment contract to be presented to the US Embassy, which resulted in Richard getting a visa; illegally underpaid and “exploited” Richard, giving her a wage that amounted to less than $1.50 an hour; and tried to strong arm her into signing a fake document in front of US immigration officials. She also lied to Indian authorities and courts, the US grand jury found.
One section, called “Khobragade’s evolving story” details how Khobragade may have actually helped to indict herself: in a filing to the High Court in India, she included a copy of the police report filed against Richard in India, which said that she would be “paid a monthly salary of 30,000 rupees,” providing evidence that she was severely underpaying the woman, according to US law.
Indian authorities have been calling for an apology from the US for Khobragade’s arrest, which the damning grand jury indictment makes clear is unlikely to happen. While US authorities may view not putting Khobragade on trial, and possibly in prison, as a win for India, Indian officials are unlikely to see it that way.
Khobragade herself remains unapologetic. In a statement, Khobragade’s attorney said she would leave New York this (Jan. 9) evening, was “pleased to be returning” to India and that she “knows she has done no wrong.” | <urn:uuid:80b649c4-47ea-4abe-a33c-8fc316fc6b49> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://qz.com/165510/will-devyani-khobragades-departure-from-the-us-signal-the-end-of-us-india-tensions/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570767.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808061828-20220808091828-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.967351 | 907 | 1.8125 | 2 |
For this effort, teacher plays an important role in observing students’ expressions in class. As the article “Formative Assessment That Truly Informs Instruction” elaborates, once a teacher notices puzzle or confusion in a student’s facial expression, immediately and proactively provides additional explanations. If necessary, the teacher can have the students to question for clarification for the topics that trouble them. With instantaneous feedback, the student is able to have their queries answered immediately which help to improve their academic
Edmunson says something similar “Teachers who really do confront students, who provide significant challenges to what they believe, can be very successful,” ( Edmundson, para 37) this means that teachers who introduce methods that challenge the students can actually teach them on a on a more critical level. “ By confronting students with uncertainty, ambiguity, and conflicting perspectives, instructors help them develop more mature mental models that coincide with the problem-solving approaches used by experts.” ( Lombardi, pg. 10) Each of these people tell how authentic thinking can be helpful and work towards teaching students on a more detailed level. While this only works if the teacher in question knows what they are
Crucial Conversations also address uncomfortable conversations that can occur between an administrator and teachers, or other community stakeholders. These types of conversations encourage people to speak up and let their opinions be heard. An administrator’s goal with Crucial Conversations is to engage in dialogue with fellow school or district employees. Richard Pound, who wrote the article, “Breaking the Culture of Silence and Crucial Conversations,” says that the emphasis of dialogue results in good and informed decision-making. It also prevents employees from feeling “de-motivated, disengaged, and disinterested” (Pound 2).
Communication with students I chose this criterion because teachers communicate with students for several independent, but related, purposes: they convey that teaching and learning are purposeful activities; they make that purpose clear to students, and they provide clear directions for classroom activities so that students know what to do; when additional help is appropriate, teachers model these activities. ---One example of a good classroom practise is: In the course of a presentation of content, the teacher asks students, “Can anyone think of an example of that?” 2.
In addition, the writer wants to fulfill her curiosity about how significant the teacher switches her speech styles in the two main periods on the movie. 1.4 Significance of the Study By doing this analysis, the writer hopes that the findings would be very beneficial for teachers to evaluate the speech styles that they have been using. Furthermore, hopefully, this study could help teachers to improve their speech styles used in the classroom. On the other words, teachers will be aware of the importance of adjusting the speech styles to the target learner needs.
Teachers have the power to determine whether their classroom will be a caring atmosphere or an authoritarian environment for the students. Teachers need to curb their ego and model empathy, positive attitude, and leadership skills. She believes that if teachers use positive attitudes when dealing with difficult students, the students will respect the teacher more; therefore, the students will have better behaviors. Showing empathy toward the students will result in the student feeling like someone understands them. Creating relationships with students helps them feel safe in their environment and comfortable talking to the teacher.
Working as a teacher assistant means displaying a modelling behaviour towards children, young people and adults. Modelling behaviour can be reflected by several ways but our behaviour and communication are the first reflection of our personality and image. School are the first institutes children come to meet new friends and skills to tackle them individually. Effective communication is a two way process, it involves how we say and how considerately we listen to the other person. It is very important to listen to the child even though it doesn 't make sense because that 's how you are building confidence and self esteem in him or her which will help him later with other peers.
Besides physical things there is a lot the teacher can do verbally. Make sure when giving out an assignment the teacher verbally expresses expectations and when expressing these expectations make sure they are making eye contact with that student so the teacher knows they have their attention. The teacher does not need to speak to the teacher in a childish tone but when giving instructions or a lecture they should talk slowly and say things one at a time. Make sure the student has a binder so they can easily separate their assignments, which will make it easier for the student to stay organized. Visual learning is a lot easier for students so try and have a visual aid available when lecturing and if you don 't have one put key points in writing on the board.
They should be able to teach the material in any way that they need to, in order to help the student better understand. Teachers can also do certain learning activities that are enjoyable to the students; making them enjoy going to school and eager to learn. Weimer also wrote, “A good learning experience where the student conquers challenging content, finds out something fascinating and through the process
Machado states that, “good listening habits are especially important in school situations (2013, p227). If a teacher expects the students to listen to him or her, and give them their undivided attention, then as teachers we should give them the same respect and listen to them. It means a lot to a child if we bend down to their level and really listen to them. This makes the student feel special and that the teacher is truly listening to them and interested in what they have to say.
If a student is not making adequate progress, they try other interventions or ways of implementing instruction to help students to progress. Outstanding educators are flexible and can think quickly, they are able to adjust lessons to meet the needs and address the learning styles of their students as necessary. An outstanding teacher is firm but fair when disciplining students. These educators are always aware of what is going on in their classrooms and monitor situations as needed to quickly and effectively keep things from getting out of control. Outstanding educators get to know their students, and show them respect and kindness.
This positive narration has two types of effects within the classroom. The students receiving the positive narration are more often inclined to continue the habits of getting right to work, the positive feedback establishes to them that they are doing exactly what should be done and it often seems to make a difference for the students. Second the positive narration acts as a catalyst for the students who may have been lagging or delayed in starting their work, as a simple reminder that there is a task at hand that they should be working on. Students seem to be appreciative of the positive narration as a way of justifying their proactiviness, many who have received positive feedback have created a habit of getting right to work in Lucas’ | <urn:uuid:47c07ea3-b5bc-4143-a87f-d85ff2fa5659> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.ipl.org/essay/Importance-Of-Polite-Speech-FK9G8VHEACFR | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570977.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809124724-20220809154724-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.96832 | 1,405 | 3.6875 | 4 |
Lazy. Leeches. Moochers. Takers. These are just some of the false aspersions cast upon the poor, often by policymakers who are seeking to justify cuts to programs that benefit the poor, from public housing to food stamps. It’s not worth helping them, they say, because the poor don’t work or contribute anything back to society.
But the private sector knows the truth: The poor work as hard or harder than anyone to eke out a living, and they make up a huge, profitable market. For some companies, the poor are a gold mine.
Just ask the financial services sector, for which the working poor are currently a $141 billion annual market, according to the latest annual Financially Underserved Market Study from the Center for Financial Services Innovation. That’s $141 billion in interest, fees, surcharges and other revenue sources from providing financial services to customers who have low and often volatile incomes, or bad or nonexistent credit, or are unbanked or under-banked. It’s a market that’s grown an average of 5.6 percent each year since 2009, according to the report.
Companies invest a great deal in “innovating” new products and services to get a piece of that growing pie. One of the most recent: the payroll debit card.
Employers contract with a company to issue prepaid debit cards to their employees, and employers automatically load funds on the cards electronically each payday. It can save costs for employers, as they are cheaper than cutting checks. It can be convenient for a worker without a bank account, or one who wants to keep some wages separate from their bank account.
But critics say the fees and surcharges associated with the cards aren’t always clearly communicated to employees, who end up footing the bill for their own payroll systems. Unlike using a check cashing service, the fees aren’t always upfront and transparent. Employers save money, but the costs get passed along to workers, who may have to pay more in fees per pay period than their employers were paying for checks per pay period. According to one study, an estimated 7.4 million employees were paid by payroll debit card in 2015.
Citing concerns that the fees and surcharges collected by payroll debit card issuers are eating unfairly into low-income households’ earnings, consumer advocates have been working with policymakers on regulation of this relatively new market. In New York state, those advocates suffered a defeat earlier this month, as a state oversight board ruled in favor of a payroll debit card company, overturning key regulations that were soon to go into effect.
“We did not see it coming,” says Andy Morrison, campaigns coordinator with the New Economy Project, an NYC-based advocacy organization that has been working to support the new regulations as part of a broad, statewide coalition that includes labor unions and community development financial institutions.
The state oversight board, known as the Industrial Board of Appeals, is appointed by the governor, which makes the ruling even more surprising since it was Governor Andrew Cuomo and the N.Y. Department of Labor that issued the regulations in the first place. An estimated 200,000 workers in New York state receive wages via payroll debit card. The new rules would have required firms to ensure that employees who are paid on debit cards can make unlimited, free withdrawals from their cards from at least one ATM located “a reasonable travel distance” from their home or work. Certain fees would have also been prohibited, such as monthly maintenance fees or balance inquiry fees.
The appeals board sided with the industry, saying that the Department of Labor overstepped its authority by attempting to regulate fees paid to financial institutions — the purview of state financial regulators, not labor regulators.
“The Department of Labor’s stated mission is to protect workers,” Morrison says. “So it really defies comprehension that the industrial appeals board would decide they don’t have the authority to do that very thing.”
Morrison says the coalition is counting on Cuomo and the Department of Labor to appeal the ruling, bringing the issue to the courts, where supporters could potentially testify. They don’t oppose usage of the cards, but want to see greater transparency and fewer ongoing fees like monthly maintenance or balance inquiry.
The office of N.Y. Attorney General Eric Schneiderman conducted a 2014 investigation into payroll debit card usage and fees. According to that examination, 40 percent of employers using payroll debit cards did not offer employees the option of getting paid by check, even though it is technically illegal in New York state to require employees to receive payment via payroll debit cards.
Since 2007 no fewer than nine bills have come before N.Y. state lawmakers promising to further regulate payroll debit cards, and none have passed into law. At the federal level, Republican congressional leaders are pushing to repeal regulations that would require more transparency for all prepaid debit cards even before those regulations have gone into effect.
Global Cash Card, the California-based payroll debit card company that successfully challenged the new regulations in New York, claims that its payroll debit cards save employers $2.93 per check. On a weekly payroll, with 100 employees, that’s an annual savings of more than $15,000. Global Cash Card CEO Joseph M. Purcell told The New York Times that there are around 50,000 employees in New York state that get paid through his company’s payroll debit cards.
“If there are savings that employers get from using payroll debit cards, that’s one thing,” Morrison charges. “The problem is that those savings are coming out of workers’ pockets in the form of fees. That’s what these regulations were designed to prevent.”
A 2016 report on payroll debit cards from Restaurant Opportunities Center United listed fees charged to workers at Darden, a company that owns several restaurant chains including Olive Garden, The Capital Grille and Bahama Breeze. To name a few: out-of-network ATM withdrawal: $1.75; out-of-network balance inquiry, 75 cents; point-of-sale decline, 50 cents; card-to-card transfer, $2; replacement card, $10. As reported in Eater, Darden has since made changes to eliminate some of these fees in its payroll debit card program, which is optional for its roughly 100,000 employees.
But employers and payroll debit card companies aren’t necessarily the root of the issue, Morrison warns. While employers get some cost savings and payroll debit card companies get a contract to set up and operate the payment systems, at the end of the day, it’s a bank that issues the cards that get the fees.
“One thing that can’t be lost in this whole issue is that it really is the banks that are aggressively pushing the move to payroll cards, marketing them especially to larger employers,” he says. “There are just a lot of fees that are up for grabs.”
The underlying bank that issues Global Cash Card’s payroll debit cards is MetaBank, formerly the First Federal Savings Bank of the Midwest, founded in Iowa. While it’s a relatively small bank, with $4.2 billion in assets, it’s one of the largest issuers of prepaid cards in the country, and its CEO has taken a strong stance (per PYMNTS.com) that the cards are better than checks for workers. According to records regularly filed with federal regulators, less than half of MetaBank’s income comes from interest paid on loans, with the rest coming from non-interest sources including prepaid card fees and surcharges. You can find shares for its holding company listed on NASDAQ — just look for its ticker symbol, CASH.
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Hi everyone Im using CURLSMBS to test addresses in my database to see if they are accurate for mailing using New Zealand Post.
I do so with the following code.
All is well until I have a “/” in my address and I get a bad request response.
Does anyone know how to escape this character please?
dim curlBADaddress as string ="2/7 Halswell Road, Hillmorton, Christchurch 8025"
dim curlGOODaddress as string ="51a Fifield Terrace, Waltham, Christchurch 8023"
dim CURLToSend as string ="https://www.nzpost.co.nz/tools/address-postcode-finder/suggest/"+ curlGOODaddress
dim c as new CURLSMBS
c.OptionURL = CURLToSend
c.CollectDebugData = false
c.CollectOutputData = true
dim title as string
dim ss as string
in SS for the good address I get a location in the return string. This means it is a valid address in new zealand
for the bad address i get a
HTTP/1.1 400 Bad Request
this code is mimicking testing an address at https://www.nzpost.co.nz/tools/address-postcode-finder.
The problem seems to be where an address has a “/” in it. How do i escape this character please.
Thanks heaps to anyione who can give me a headsup here.
Ive spent too many hours playing with encodings and all sorts.
Have you tried EncodingToURLMBS?
Thanks I just did. it is the same as EncodeURLComponent .
Try replacing the / with a -
I think the suggestion by @Andrew Lambert might be what you need.
Normally information like your addresses should be URL encoded. For example, spaces would be converted into either
%20 or the “
+” sign. And a slash “
/” would be
But after taking a quick look at the www.nzpost.co.nz site it looks like they might be using a custom encoding where it appears they are simply replacing non-letters and spaces with a hyphen “
[quote=463874:@Andrew Lambert]Try replacing the / with a -
I would like to say that it works Scott & Andrew , However…
I do get an OK 200 back, but it still doesn’t recognise the address
ie I dont get the location back in the header
Thanks Muchly for your time and suggestion
Do you have a working sample query from them with headers, so we can see how to pass values?
Doesn’t matter whether it’s postman, curl command line, php or something else.
[quote=464051:@Christian Schmitz]Do you have a working sample query from them with headers, so we can see how to pass values?
Doesn’t matter whether it’s postman, curl command line, php or something else.[/quote]
Hi Christian and thanks for your time.
This is only a workaround to use a consumer user web page via the URL to process a large number of addresses.
So they do not document anything I just found a way to get the data I wanted by sending the GET url and found data in the response header that I can use.
Thank you, but looking at this would waste your time on my problem. I just need to know a bit more about CURLSMBS requirements.
In case Im missing something. I just really needed to know if EncodeURLComponent or EncodingToURLMBS was the only thing that I can do to the string that I pass using OPTIONURL ?
Ie there is no funny linux way of escaping “/” needed for chars when using CURLSMBS , instead of or as well as urlencoding them.
I hope that makes sense.
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It is simply not possible to prevent someone from copying your website images. If someone is skilled and determined there’s no way to stop them from abusing your website and your content. But there’s still light in the end of the tunnel. You can use some semi-sophisticated techniques to limit the amount of people that can copy your website’s images. Keep reading.
The first method I recommend is called digital image watermarking. A watermark can be visible or can be invisibly embedded into the pixels of an image. There are companies offering digital watermarking services and providing a digital identity for any media object, thus protecting it from stealing. But these systems are not fool proof, they have weaknesses and they are costly.
Another method would be to hide your original image behind a transparent GIF using CSS style sheets. If someone right clicks the image and selects to save it, it will only save the transparent GIF, not the original image. Similarly, you can insert the image as a table background. But in both cases a visitor can always make use of the -PrtScrn- button to copy anything from your website.
Embedding the images in Flash files is another popular method. Now, this is a neat method to use, it will make it difficult for a thief to steal your work. You cannot right click and copy the image if it’s embedded in a flash file. But the flash file is already on your hard drive (cache). You can use any flash de-compiler software to easily grab any contents from a flash executable file. And of course you can simply use the -PrtScn- button to take snapshots. | <urn:uuid:82701b1d-f1ce-4b05-a8fd-bfc74a6a30cc> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://legallawweb.net/copyright/protecting-your-websites-images-from-stealing-is-it-really-possible.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573699.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819131019-20220819161019-00265.warc.gz | en | 0.907093 | 346 | 2.09375 | 2 |
WASHINGTON — United Nations Syria envoy Staffan de Mistura plans to hold the first talks in almost two years between representatives of the Syrian regime and opposition toward the end of January, a senior UN official said Dec. 22, though he acknowledged the Syria diplomatic process is a “moving target.”
“Almost everybody wants these talks to be successful so that we can finally get a political solution to this really unacceptable problem,” Michael Moller, the director general of the UN office in Geneva, said at a press conference Dec. 22.
“All I can tell you is that the intention is that he [de Mistura] starts here, in the Palais, sometime toward the end of January,” Moller said.
“Mr. de Mistura is … basically living on a plane these days, and every day there are evolutions in how things are being planned and being received by the different parties,” Moller said. “It makes it very, very hard to give you some idea of how this is going to evolve.”
The plans for renewed intra-Syrian talks, to be held at the UN Palais des Nations in Geneva, follows a series of recent meetings by the 20-member International Syria Support Group (ISSG) that have aimed to forge fragile consensus on a diplomatic path forward to end the more than 4½-year-old conflict that has killed over 200,000 people and spurred one of the largest refugee exoduses since World War II.
Those meetings of external powers, including the United States, Russia, Iran, Turkey and Saudi Arabia, culminated in the unanimous adoption by the UN Security Council last week of a resolution endorsing the ISSG’s proposed road map for a Syria political transition process that calls for the writing of a new constitution in six months and new Syrian presidential elections in 18 months. The political track is supposed to be accompanied by a cease-fire that would exclude continued combat against the Islamic State and the al-Qaeda-linked Jabhat al-Nusra front.
De Mistura, speaking at a press conference with US Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in New York on Dec. 18, said the UN Security Council’s unanimous passage of Resolution 2254 showed growing willingness to make compromises to end the war.
“Mission impossible is becoming potentially possible thanks to what we saw today,” de Mistura said. “The international community has shown three times now unity. … So it’s going to be uphill, it’s going to be complicated, but it’s becoming possible.”
“Of course, it’s up to the Syrians, and the Syrian people will be helped if this unity we are seeing today will continue,” he said.
Kerry, who presided over the Dec. 18 UN Security Council meeting on Syria, said the world would observe within a month or two whether the Syria regime was prepared to seriously negotiate or whether its external backers were permitting it to stall.
The resolution “mentions transitional governance,” Kerry said Dec. 18. “And the target for that is within six months. Now, that means that within a month or so, two months, decisions are going to have to start to be made about the devolution of some power and the creation of a unity entity.”
“Now, either that happens true to the word of this, or you begin to see that this isn’t going to work,” Kerry said. “It’s that simple. But you’re not going to wait a year and a half or a year or six months to know that. You will see very quickly whether or not transitioning is beginning to take place. And everybody signed up to that.”
Lavrov, for his part, said he was not very optimistic.
“So I am not too optimistic about what has been achieved today, but a very important step has been made to create the requisite external conditions for Syrians to be able to do what we all expect them to do, and that is get down to agreeing on the issues that will determine the future of their country,” Russia’s top diplomat said at the Dec. 18 press briefing, speaking in Russian with a translator. | <urn:uuid:0ee3ad54-abd0-4ee0-9cb4-ca764a2c66b5> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2015/12/syria-regime-opposition-talks-isis-mistura-moller-diplomatic.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570977.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809124724-20220809154724-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.961578 | 892 | 1.726563 | 2 |
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These are some cleaning tips to make your projects easier. But before engaging in the ‘how to’, there are a few essential points to bear in mind. These are used by professional cleaners also, in order to trust them. Simply continue reading for helpful ideas.
Before you begin, identify the nature of the work -this can make the task easier, while you have prepared yourself with the correct materials and tools at the cleaning job, thus, rendering it less of a difficult job. When the operating job is certainly hard, you are usually probably to be pressured then, resulting in a major accident. Even probably the most diligent individuals encounter issues due to the pressure.
Determine whether you are going to do the complete job alone or with a helper. There are times when you cannot complete it with your own hands, but you have to complete it still. Also, the energy tool of the professional cleaners makes their job much easier than you. In addition, you may elect to hire you to definitely help you finish the work.
The best thing that can be done is to take time for small things and fix them later. Likewise, the professional cleaner is always searching for little things that you might have neglected.
It is frequently seen that some people are lazy and don’t want to spend any longer time around the cleaning project since it would be too hard. Constantly remember that cleaning up process is for the betterment of the home.
Always make sure you get hold of the mandatory cleaning supplies before you begin the cleaning process. In the cleansing products Aside, you will also require a place to put your cleansed products. Moreover, it is advisable to avoid putting broken furniture into your own clean environment.
Getting an open space is very important if you are cleaning, as the dust, dirt and bacteria have a tendency to distribute all over the place. So, it is essential to place some sort of protection in the open space.
It is best to operate in a specific area where it will be easier to get backwards and forwards. You’ll be able to complete the job quicker. Sometimes, the majority of the people become so busy they have no idea what area to start cleaning in.
Cleansing a home can be carried out with the help of natural dryness. Stay away from deodorants and perfumes for the intended purpose of washing as these could cause allergies. It is definitely preferable to use unrefined or organic soaps.
It is a good idea to thoroughly check the items before with them. Keep in mind that a comprehensive lot of folks have ended up recognized to miss the importance of these cleanup suggestions, despite having all the required knowledge. People who are aware of the very best cleaning tips have become productive.
Cleaning your house must be something that should be done at the very least twice a year. A home is a valuable place where all the sociable individuals who live life in it should sense comfortable.
If you’re afraid of germs and don’t know how to clean them, it is possible to ask you to definitely help you. This will keep you from spending a lot of time apart. Also, if you are not in a position to find someone, you can even do-it-yourself.
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Julie Dillon is the Communications Director at Bison Innovative Products and developed their how-to planning and installation videos among other accomplishments. ...
One of Cooper Union’s iconic features is the Alumni Roof Terrace located on the eighth floor of the new 41 Cooper Square building. Creatively integrated into the design, this dramatic terrace showcases engraved names of alumni contributors in beautiful black granite pavers. Cooper Union’s Alumni Terrace exemplifies the goal of modern rooftop design – to create highly functional spaces that are also interesting and beautiful.
Creating pedestrian decks on rooftops presents unique challenges. Questions often arise: How to install a deck without compromising the waterproofing system? How to level the deck and accommodate complex slopes and penetrations? How to access the roof system below for maintenance and repair? Architects know that the right deck installation can not only protect and enhance the life of costly roof systems, but create dynamic outdoor spaces that increase the value of the project.
Before Bison Deck Supports, installing level pedestrian decks on rooftops was a challenging proposition. Damaged waterproofing systems, excessive labor costs and maintenance problems were common. In the mid-nineties Bison introduced the first adjustable screwjack pedestal system into the U.S. market. Today, Bison Deck Supports are manufactured in the USA and are available worldwide. Bison pedestal systems are designed to provide maximum design flexibility while also making installation fast and efficient. Each pedestal supports a corner of four pavers. A simple turn of the pedestal accommodates for both height and slope. Spacer tabs uniformly align pavers and provide space for water to adequately drain.
What holds the deck in place? The Bison Pedestal Paver System relies on gravity and tight perimeter containment to contain the deck – there is no mechanical attachment. Pavers sit on top of Bison pedestals and create an air permeable deck whose joints allow water to drain, and the wind to flow above, below and around the deck surface thus helping to equalize uplift forces and restraining movement of the deck and tiles.
How much weight can the pedestals support? The pedestal system selected for 41 Cooper Union’s granite terrace was the Bison Versadjust Adjustable Deck Support. The Versadjust system, Bisons’ industrial quality product line, has a weight bearing capacity of 1250 pounds per pedestal (FS3), a broad footprint for maximum stability, and impervious polypropylene construction that withstands freeze thaw cycles and resists mold. The eighth floor terrace at 41 Cooper Union demonstrates an installation where weight bearing capacity of pedestals was crucial. Each black granite paver was two foot square by two inches thick and weighed approximately ninety five pounds. Versadjust pedestal features helped the contractor set and fine tune the adjustment of these heavy pavers when loaded.
Added to the normal installation considerations, the eighth floor terrace at Cooper presented unique complexity. “Since the names on the pavers needed to be lined up, uniform installation was important,” says Hugh Tanchuck of North Shore Monuments and North Shore Architectural Stone. “To install this deck efficiently, we needed to use a pedestal system that was easy to handle so we could manipulate everything quickly.” Versadjust pedestals are equipped with a base leveling system that accommodates up to one inch per foot slope and makes precise slope adjustments quick and easy. This was especially valuable when installing the thick, heavy granite pavers on the eighth floor rooftop terrace at 41 Cooper Union.
What is the overall height range of the Bison system? Fixed Height supports are available from one eighth inch (1/8”) to 1 1⁄4 inch high. Adjustable pedestals range from 1 1⁄4 inches to 24 inches and excess heights from 24-36 inches can be reached using the patented Bison Brace System. The Versadjust Quick Clip Coupler © (patent pending) increases the speed and efficiency installing pedestals at heights over 9 inches.
As demand increases for pedestrian decks on rooftops, use of a proven and trusted installation technique system like Bisons’ offer the building owner a solution that makes sense. For over 15 years, Bison Deck Support systems have transformed the way beautiful spaces are created on rooftops or over occupied space. Bison Deck Supports contain 20% Post-Industrial Recycled Material and are manufactured in the U.S.A. In addition to Deck Supports,
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With spring break coming, more Americans will travel within the country and to other countries. And with the COVID-19 vaccine available to more and more people, it’s fair to ask whether vaccine passports will become normal. Many countries, especially in Europe, will require travelers to have a COVID-19 vaccination to enter. And New York now allows residents to pull up a code on their cell phone to show proof of vaccination to enter large venues like Madison Square Garden. The World Health Organization currently opposes these vaccine passports, largely over fairness issues and inequality of vaccine distribution. But it’s hard to believe we won’t see businesses, especially airlines, requiring proof of the COVID vaccine. Exactly how we show that proof is unknown. Some have proposed adding a symbol on our driver’s licenses, like we do for organ donors. It could be a mobile version of our licenses or a separate app that displays proof, like the digital passes we use for boarding airplanes. Whether Americans would accept having to show proof of vaccination to enter restaurants and sporting events remains to be seen.
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Tax on Provident Fund withdrawn
The Centre has withdrawn its proposal to impose tax on Employee Provident Fund (EPF) withdrawals.
From the very beginning, Central Government Employees unions all over the country have been opposing the government’s decision to impose tax on the money that they had been saving during their entire careers. After the Union Budget, the Central Government workers unions vehemently opposed the plan.
On February 29, Arun Jaitley, the Finance Minister, presented the Union Budget for 2016-17 in the Parliament. It was announced that tax will be imposed on 60 percent of the EPF. The decision was met with stiff opposition all over the country. The opposition parties demanded that the tax on Provident Fund be withdrawn.
Arun Jaitley informed that decision in this regard will be made during the debates on the Budget. Accordingly, during the Parliamentary debate yesterday, Arun Jaitley voluntarily announced the decision to withdraw the taxes on Provident Fund. He added that tax exemption for Rs.1.5 lakhs will be given for the contribution made for pension funds.
The decision to exempt 40 percent of the PF funds from taxes stays. When the government made the announcement to impose taxes, the opposition parties and trade unions all over the country accused it of imposing new taxes whenever it faced cash crunch.
The government had clarified that the decision to impose tax on PF savings was not meant for increasing the revenue of the government, but to encourage workers to join pension schemes. But, it has now announced that the tax has been withdrawn.
Members of the Parliament have welcomed the government’s decision to withdraw the taxes on PF savings. It has to be mentioned here that Arun Jaitley, in his statement, had said that the taxes will encourage people to save more.
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As a banana-a-day muncher, I admit I was intrigued by a fact box called “Think you know bananas?” in Alex Renton’s entertaining 13 Foods That Shape Our World: How Hunger has Changed the Past, Present and Future (BBC Books). Turns out, I’ve been yellow-bellied in my fruit adventures, never having even tried any of the thousand varieties that are neither yellow nor even banana flavoured. The silk or tundan type, for example, grown in west Africa, has a tangy hint of apple. The most intriguing-sounding variety, though, is a red one that has “a faint raspberry flavour”. I bet that causes a few slip-ups in blind tastings.
Literary figures played a key role in some of the songs of Radiohead, and Thom Yorke has paid tribute to the inspiration of writers such as Ben Okri. The band were also influenced by Kurt Vonnegut’s 1963 science fiction novel Cat’s Cradle when composing their song “Nice Dream”. The Vonnegut link is one of the hundreds of intriguing facts in a new biography of the band, Radiohead: Life in a Glasshouse (Palazzo Editions), written by John Aizlewood, a music expert and editor of Q magazine in its heyday. Covering more than three decades, the book is a must-have for fans of this influential group.
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Since the news broke of Sha’Carri Richardson’s disqualification from the 100m race in the Olympics, support has poured in from all over. At least two petitions were launched, with more than 200,000 people signing on to a MoveOn petition in a day.
Known for its progressive advocacy and work electing progressive candidates, the MoveOn team jumped into action around Richardson’s case. The petition calls the rule banning marijuana “outdated and arbitrarily enforced.”
It continued to read:
The imposition of a penalty against a world-class Black, queer, woman athlete is powerfully and infuriatingly reminiscent of the way drug laws are regularly applied in the United States. Recreational marijuana use has been de facto legal for upper-middle-class white people for years—something more states are recognizing as they legalize marijuana for all people and consider how to repair the damage done to Black and brown communities by decades of the war on drugs.
Richardson also received an outpouring of support from professional athletes. But one noticeably silent person was Michael Phelps.
Professor Greg Carr tweeted that Phelps’ silence was telling. Phelps was suspended for three months in 2009, after a picture of him hitting a bong surfaced.
Columnist Dan Savage compared Richardson’s case to Ross Rebagaliti, who won the gold in snowboarding in 1998. A Canadian snowboarder, Rebagaliti, was stripped of his gold medal after testing positive for marijuana. He was subsequently reinstated as a gold medalist because marijuana was not on the banned substance list.
Rebagliati told The Province the news of Richardson’s suspension made him sad. Marijuana was added to the list of banned substances a year after Rebagliati’s case.
“The scientific evidence is there; that’s what should count,” Rebagliati said in an interview with The Province. “The IOC should be a leader for humanity.”
Organizations like the Drug Policy Alliance also weighed in on Richardson’s suspension.
While the rule for marijuana use by Olympic athletes changed since Phelps and Rebagliati’s cases, there is still little reason why marijuana is listed as a banned substance. But the current rule does distinguish between use during competition and outside of a competition period.
Ordinarily, there is little grace in the world for Black women, and elite athletes are no exception. Hurdler Brianna McNeal lost an appeal of a five-year ban. McNeal shared her story publicly, explaining she had an abortion days before her scheduled testing. She told the New York Times that she didn’t hear an antidoping official knocking at her door.
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Everything you need to know about Mediation – Updated 2021
- Everything you need to know about Mediation – Updated 2021
- Mediation: what is mediation, and also how can I start?
- What is mediation?
- Who is the mediator?
- Family Mediation – Expert Family Mediators
- The benefits of mediation in solving – family conflicts
- The family mediation procedure
- The benefits of family mediation
- Family Mediation – Expert Family Mediators
- What Does Mediation Price?
- Child Mediation London – Resolution Specialists
- Exactly how to Prepare For Your Very First Mediation Session
- Are you in urgent need of a MIAM? Look no further! We’ve helped 1000s of satisfied clients
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Mediation: what is mediation, and also how can I start?
If you have a legal dispute with someone else, whether a family dispute, or entailing a contract or customer concern, litigation is ideal stayed clear of when possible. Litigating can be prohibitively pricey, very difficult, and take a very long time. Alternatives to head to court are negotiating a settlement- and also different dispute resolution such as mediation.
What is mediation?
Mediation is the most usual form of alternative dispute resolution. Mediation is a procedure where an independent, neutral mediator is appointed to assist the parties pertain to an agreement. The mediator will certainly assist you listen to each various other, to go over the concerns, and also encourage you to discuss a settlement. Mediation does not, however, ensure any type of resolution or settlement. It will certainly depend on you and also the various other party to make a decision whether you will certainly enter into a mutually agreement settlement agreement.
Most significantly, both celebrations have to accept mediation. One celebration can not force the other to participate in the mediation procedure. If one celebration does not wish to go to mediation, you will have to either try to clear up the dispute or go to court.
When is mediation not proper?
Though many legal celebrations are needed to go into mediation in case of a dispute under a mediation clause in the agreement, mediation is not always ideal. If either party does not have the lawful right to get in right into an agreement to mediate; if you need immediate injunctive relief; or if the constitutional legal rights of one of the parties are affected; or if there is no genuine dedication to deal with a dispute, mediation will not be offered.
Who is the mediator?
If you and also the other side accept go into mediation, you require to appoint an ideal independent mediator. It is necessary to consider their experience, experience and expert background as you will require a mediator who understands the subject matter moot. Mediators are frequently solicitors, however might be otherwise trained at mediators.
The mediator will normally be shielded against breach of contract or oversight by an exemption of obligation stipulation in a mediation contract. After the consultation of an independent mediator, you and also the other party to the dispute will be called for to enter into a mediation contract with a mediator. The mediator will typically be asked to maintain all the information personal. If your mediator is a solicitor, they need to follow the Solicitors’ Standard procedure rules. A solicitor is typically the very best kind of mediator as they will invariably have the best understanding of the legal concerns associated with the dispute.
What is the mediation process?
At the start of the mediation procedure, the parties need to agree on some type of framework or framework that mediation need to comply with, including an ideal schedule. A suitable location should be chosen, ideally a neutral place. There should be an enough number of spaces offered for every celebration to go over the problems in private and in confidence.
If a dispute is complicated, the parties will certainly require to settle on some directions before the mediation begins. Each party may be needed to prepare and also send a type of ‘statements of instance’ to the mediator so that the mediator has advance notice of each event’s setting.
The parties might additionally be needed to prepare a package of relevant papers to be disclosed to the mediator, and to each various other, before mediation commences. The celebrations need to then decide that will go to the mediation (eg. the representatives of each party).
The mediation normally starts with a ‘plenary’ session. The mediator will certainly introduce the nature of the dispute, and also determine and also make clear the objectives of mediation. The mediator will certainly additionally take care of other problems, for example, impartiality, step-by-step guidelines, privacy as well as benefit, and lawful status of the agreement reached.
Each party will offer their instance to the mediator without interruption by the other party. The mediator may allow concerns after each celebration’s presentation. There will certainly be breakout sessions where each event will certainly move to another room to go over the concerns secretive in light of the process thus far. The parties will certainly then try to reach settlement, and also each event may make its very own proposal for settlement. The mediator might attempt to limit the problems to assist in the settlement in between the celebrations. Sometimes, the mediator might prepare non-binding recommendations to think about for the events.
What is the result of mediation?
The result of the mediation may be a complete or a partial settlement- or one or both of the celebrations (and even the mediator) can end the mediation. If mediation is not successful, the celebrations can then go to court.
If a full resolution is reached, a settlement agreement will certainly be formulated. Normally, this is drafted by an attorney yet can be done by a mediator. If the settlement was only partial, a settlement agreement will certainly be prepared, yet only in relation to those settled and worked out issues.
How is a settlement agreement implemented?
A settlement agreement can only be implemented if the celebrations participate in a legally binding agreement. The solutions will certainly be for breach of contract. If the agreement was only dental, it would be needed to look at the objective of the celebrations. Consequently, the mediation contract should make it clear that the celebrations plan to be bound by any type of settlement agreement adhering to the mediation.
Family Mediation – Expert Family Mediators
The benefits of mediation in solving – family conflicts
Today marks the end of family mediation week. In this blog we recaps the mediation process and also, as considered in our historical blogs, take a look at the key advantages of mediation as well as other techniques of dispute resolution as a way of fixing the functional arrangements complying with separation.
The family mediation procedure
Phone call – mediation normally begins with the mediator having a short initial telephone call with each of the celebrations. The purpose of this phone call is to talk with the events about the mediation procedure as well as consider separately with them whether there are any concerns which would certainly indicate that mediation is not suitable.
Private conferences – complying with the preliminary telephone calls, the mediator will certainly have a meeting with each party separately (this is often called a Mediation Information Evaluation Fulfilling (MIAM)) to talk about the history briefly and also explain a little bit much more about the mediation process. The initial meetings are private and so the content will not be discussed with the various other event.
Joint meeting – following the private conferences, if the celebrations desire to continue with mediation, they will certainly organize a joint session with the mediator. The initial conference is used to experience the Agreement to Mediate form, deal with any kind of acting or pressing concerns as well as to establish the schedule for future sessions.
Further joint conferences – the focus of future conferences will certainly depend upon the concerns the celebrations wish to cover but this will usually entail conversation around the arrangements for the kids complied with by a review of the parties’ monetary disclosure and also an exploration of feasible financial settlement.
In case an agreement is reached, the mediator can videotape the pertinent information and choices in a variety of records called:
Open Financial Statement- this documents the events’ economic info as laid out in the financial disclosure provided. This is an open rather than without prejudice file.
Memorandum of Understanding- this records the conversations in mediation and also the overall decisions reached. This is a without prejudice record and also can not be disclosed in any court proceedings.
Parenting Plan- this records the setups for the youngsters and any other issues moms and dads want to document in regard of the day to day care of their children.
Any agreement reached in mediation is not lawfully binding till the parties have had independent lawful guidance on it. Once this has taken place, one of the party’s lawyers will normally turn the Memorandum of Understanding into an order which can be lodged at court for approval by a judge.
The benefits of family mediation
There are a number of advantages to the mediation procedure, a few of which are laid out listed below. Mediation is not right for everyone and also the mediator and a celebration’s own solicitor will certainly consider any kind of issues which might make mediation challenging or inappropriate. The advantages consist of:
The mediator will certainly encourage the celebrations to set the schedule and confirm what they want to cover in mediation. You can address matters essential to your own family as well as those which might not or else be relevant in a court procedure.
Mediation sessions can be arranged for a time and also place convenient to you and the mediator. You select the size of time in between sessions as well as manage its speed. You won’t have to wait months for the next day as can happen in a court process, as well as similarly you can ensure you each have enough time to collate economic disclosure as well as review ideas made.
Decisions got to in mediation can be tailored to fit your family. This remains in contrast to court imposed decisions where the judge may not have the power to enforce comparable arrangements or has disliked the subtlety of why a specific recommendation may be better.
When a decision is made with each other in mediation, it is more most likely that celebrations will certainly be material with and stick to it. Mediation is developed to promote interaction and an on-going co-parenting partnership.
Personal privacy – mediation is an exclusive and confidential procedure which means that parties are urged to be open about alternatives they intend to consider. This usually causes parties making recommendations they would hesitate to make in court procedures. For high profile clients, it is likewise a means of maintaining details of your partnership out of the public eye.
Costs as well as rate – if successful, mediation can be cheaper and also quicker than court process. By establishing the agenda and also choosing the number of sessions you have, celebrations have far more control over the process than when they belong to court proceedings. The mediator will likewise take care of the process as well as ensure that mediation does not continue if it is unsuccessful or making issues worse.
Family mediation has actually been in emphasis this week with #FamilyMediationweek, in proper situations it can supply an invaluable way of solving family disagreements efficiently and also amicably and it should be something that is urged all year.
Family Mediation – Expert Family Mediators
What Does Mediation Price?
If you are qualified for legal aid, family mediation will be free. If your partner has legal help for family mediation, you will be billed just for the 2nd as well as any type of succeeding mediation sessions- the details and also evaluation meeting, and initial mediation session will be free for you, also.
If you have to pay for mediation, ask your FMC Registered Mediator what their costs are when you initially contact them. You might wish to telephone a few local mediators to contrast fees, as these can vary.
As a guide, FMC Registered Mediators bill an average of ₤ 140 each per hour for mediation sessions and composing paperwork, however this will vary depending upon the where in the nation the mediator is based, as well as the sort of issues you require to go over.
At the initial meeting (usually called a MIAM), the mediator will allow you know if they believe you may receive legal help. Mediators who have an agreement to offer Lawful Help will certainly be able to carry out an official assessment. You can find an FMC Registered Mediator who offers lawful help by searching below.
The mediator will likewise have the ability to provide you an extra precise estimate of just how much mediation is most likely to cost (based upon the variety of sessions that the mediator believes that you will require to reach an agreement), and also the cost of composing any necessary documents.
Can I obtain legal aid?
If you get on a low income, you may be able to get legal help to help spend for several of:
- The Mediation Info & Assessment Satisfying (MIAM).
- Mediation sessions.
Legal aid in support for mediation.
If your instance isn’t appropriate for mediation, in some situations you may get legal help for other type of lawful aid.
Legal aid may be readily available to one or both of you, as well as each person will be examined individually. Even if only one individual can obtain lawful aid, the charge for the MIAM and also the cost of the very first full mediation session will certainly be covered for both people.
Child Mediation London – Resolution Specialists
Exactly how to Prepare For Your Very First Mediation Session
We have actually talked about in this blog site whether you must or shouldn’t utilize mediation, what it is, just how it can assist, and so on. Divorce Mediator Michelle Nix recently shared these eight points you should do prior to your first mediation session, as well as we desire to share them right here with you:
- Bring organized monetary documents. This consists of a list of your properties, equilibriums of your checking account, retirement funds, etc. For your financial obligations, you need to recognize the equilibrium as well as month-to-month payment of each. Bring proof of all accounts and financial debts. Attempt making a spread sheet to keep your assets/debts organized.|For your financial obligations, you require to understand the equilibrium and also month-to-month settlement of each. Bring proof of all accounts and debts.}
- Obtain your feelings in control. This is NOT the moment to be painful, harsh, rude, and so on. An effective mediation will be carried out in the most positive light that both parties can bring.
- Prepare to discuss, not suggest. Arguing is not going to get either event anywhere. Allow the mediator help you discuss.
- You can ask to talk privately with the mediator. If you have problems that you can’t cooperate front of your spouse, you have alternatives. Don’t let that get the most effective of you, but instead, ask to talk with your mediator separately.
- Select a certified attorney to advise you. Choose a family divorce attorney that will have your benefit in mind and completely comprehends your objectives is having a brief, cost-effective worry-free divorce procedure.
- Plan a budget plan. If you do not recognize how much cash you need as well as just how much you spend, it will be difficult to have a solid understanding of what you’re bargaining for.
- Discover your rights/obligations. Educate on your own on the procedure. Your attorney needs to have the ability to aid you in becoming educated about what you’re experiencing as well as what you require to be familiar with.
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Los Angeles is the world capital of media and entertainment, yet most LA schools do not prepare students to take on jobs in these industries. ArtsMatter addresses this problem by creating and sharing its dynamic suite of educational programming in media arts with students and teachers across LA.
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Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA was a far-reaching and ambitious exploration of Latin American and Latino art in dialogue with Los Angeles, which took place from September 2017 through January 2018. Led by the Getty, Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA was a collaboration of arts institutions across Southern California.
Through a series of thematically linked exhibitions and programs, Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA highlighted different aspects of Latin American and Latino art from the ancient world to the present day. With topics such as luxury arts in the pre-Columbian Americas, 20th century Afro- Brazilian art, alternative spaces in Mexico City, and boundary-crossing practices of Latino artists, exhibitions ranged from monographic studies of individual artists to broad surveys that cut across numerous countries.
Supported by more than $16 million in grants from the Getty Foundation, Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA involved more than 70 cultural institutions from Los Angeles to Palm Springs, and from San Diego to Santa Barbara. Pacific Standard Time was an initiative of the Getty. The presenting sponsor was Bank of America. Major support for the PST: LA/LA Education Program was provided through grants from the Getty Foundation. Additional support was provided by Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc.
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In light of the continuing Covid-19 situation, Southern Regional College may have to amend the delivery methods for a number of courses for the new academic year, or should the need arise effect a temporary College closure. This may also lead to restrictions when accessing student services. Please be assured that the safety of our students is paramount and as such we will be implementing a range of measures in line with government advice and protocols. We will make all appropriate and reasonable adjustments to maintain the ongoing quality of teaching and learning and our support services.
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The University of Florida TrialNet research team is conducting two studies for people who do not have type 1 diabetes, but are at increased risk because they have a family member with the disease.
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Sonoran Glass School is a public-access educational organization dedicated to inspiring people of all ages to discover the wonder of glass art. We teach students and the general public how to create and appreciate glass as a visual arts medium through educational courses, one-on-one experiences, visiting artist seminars, and community events funded by SGS members and supporters.
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Founded in 2001, Sonoran Glass School began as the dream of a small group of local glass artists. Tom Philabaum and Dave Klein formed the Sonoran Art Foundation, Inc. They acquired a rusty, closed-down tire station in one of Tucson’s oldest barrios south of downtown and grew it into something truly special.
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The average person touches their mobile phone 150 times a day, and your mobile phone is by far the dirtiest thing you own. You may not know it, but your phone is dirtier than a kitchen counter, a dog bowl, a doorknob, and even up to 10x dirtier than a toilet seat at 25,000 bacteria per square inch. The Link UV + Ozone Sterilizer uses UV-C to kill 99.99% of the germs on your mobile device. These UV-C lights to irradiate and destroy the DNA of bacteria and viruses in just 6 minutes and 30 seconds. You can also use it to sterilize other commonly used items like keys, watches, sunglasses, and even masks.
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A new solution compresses and offloads critical data from battlefield machines more efficiently, enabling faster AI processing and decision-making on the battlefield.
Researchers from the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, known as DEVCOM, Army Research Laboratory, and university partners from the Internet of Battlefield Things Collaborative Research Alliance (IoBT CRA) developed a new solution to provide battlefield applications with pressing machine intelligence, even when the local environment is not able to facilitate AI processing. This new solution offloads data from the battlefield to remote processing engines by enabling a much higher degree of data compression than previously possible.
“The computational requirements of AI in the battlefield are burdensome for many low-capacity devices,” said Dr. Tarek Abdelzaher, a professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the academic lead of the lab’s IoBT CRA. “Offloading data from the field to a more computationally capable machine is a potential solution to facilitate more efficient processing.”
Transferring data between field devices like Army-relevant sensors, such as cameras, LiDARs, Radars, IR sensors and a remote server, can take significant amounts of time, Abdelzaher said. Compressing the data puts less burden on the battlefield system, allowing it to send the data to the processing machine elsewhere more efficiently, even across low-bandwidth, contested links. This improved processing speed significantly reduces the delay between initial sensing and subsequent decision-making, enabling commanders to immediately act on data in an intelligent manner.
Researchers recently tested the compression solution by offloading an image from one device at the lab’s Multi-Purpose Sensing Area at White Sands Missile Range and an IoBT CRA server in Massachusetts. Testing of this solution showed that compression was four times more effective than an image’s compression capability, which is the current image compression standard, researchers said.
Researchers achieved this ultra-high compression capability by considering future use needs; only those data features that the AI will need to use later for accurate processing are preserved during compression. This enables the machine to achieve a much higher compression ratio than existing compression techniques that do not consider future use, all without a significant loss of accuracy.
“For example, in an application where the goal is to recognize different types of vehicles in an image, what cues are used by the AI to distinguish the different types of vehicles?” Abdelzaher asked. “Those cues should be preserved by compression when data is sent from the field. Other irrelevant information can be compressed away to improve compression abilities.”
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Since the beginning of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, many drugs have been explored for repurposing against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-Cov-2). While several have unfortunately led to a lack of results, plenty show promise. In a review published in
Emerging Microbes & Infections, researchers from Sorbonne Université have been reviewing papers exploring different anti-COVID-19 drugs. buy actos coupons no prescription Study: A comparison between virus- versus patients-centred therapeutic attempts to reduce COVID-19 mortality. Image Credit: iunewind The review
The researchers reviewed papers examining COVID-19 between January 2020 and August 2021. They identified several virus-centered strategies, including using antivirals to prevent aggravation of clinical patients with mild symptoms or to limit the propagation of the virus.
Hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine were some of the first drugs scientists identified for these purposes. Unfortunately, hydroxychloroquine was later found to have no effect in severe cases of COVID-19 and did not affect mortality. Remdisivir showed significantly more promise, reducing recovery times by blocking inhibiting viral RNA-dependant RNA polymerase, preventing further replication of SARS-CoV-2. Lopinavir/Ritonavir inhibits the main SARS-CoV-2 protease but showed no clinical benefit, even with Favirpiravir. Ivermectin successfully limits SARS-CoV-2 nuclear import but again showed no clinical benefit.
A new antiviral compound, Molnupiravir, shows more promising results. Able to induce errors during viral replication, large clinical trials showed that it could reduce the rate of hospitalization by 50% as well as lowering mortality rates.
Another strategy revolves around supplementing the immune system with neutralizing antibodies or convalescent plasma (CP). Typically these target the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein. The S1 subunit of the spike protein contains a receptor-binding domain that binds to angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) to permit viral cell entry – disrupting the spike protein prevents the virus from entering the cell.
Normally, two antibodies are used in combination, and some of these combinations have been shown to lead to a faster decline of viral load, less severe symptoms, and less hospitalization. Injections of human ACE2 are currently being tested. The spike protein needs cleavage by a host protease – and bromhexine, an inhibitor of this protease – has been shown to reduce mortality in mild cases of COVID-19, although more testing is needed.
When COVID-19 progresses to the most severe symptoms, such as acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), in which the lungs cannot provide enough oxygen to the organs, very few antiviral drugs can still have an effect. The researchers propose that more patient-centered strategies will likely show better results in these scenarios, such as administering broad-range anti-inflammatory drugs.
In many of the most severe cases, the immune dysfunction induced by SARS-CoV-2 can lead to neutralizing auto-antibodies against the body's own immune system, normally type I interferons (IFNs). Other immune-related symptoms can also be devastating in COVID-19 patients, such as cytokine storms, excessive inflammation, and over-expression of IL-6.
Treatment with Tocilizumab has shown increased survival and recovery rates for severe COVID-19 patients. Anti-IL-6R antibodies result in lower mortality rates in COVID-19 patients, but only if the levels of CRP are above 15mg/mL. Anankinra reduces the expression of both IL-6 and CRP and can promote survival by blocking interleukin receptors. Infusion of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) display anti-inflammatory properties, and infusion of ACE2 negative MSCs has shown a reduction in mortality. Patients also displayed reduced TNF-alpha and plasma CRP levels, but more research is required.
Dexamethasone shows broad anti-inflammatory action and reduces CRP levels. It has been shown to limit mortality rates and the need for mechanical ventilation. Still, it is detrimental in the early stages of the disease and in those not suffering from severe disease. It has been approved against severe COVID-19. This is because the inflammation response is helpful in the early stages of the disease, but by the later stages, the same response is much more damaging for the lungs.
The Renin-Angiotensin-System (RAS) may be over-activated in older SARS-CoV-2 patients, leading to increased production of Angiotensin-II, which promotes inflammation and senescence, leading to the increased susceptibility seen in the elderly. While there is little current information on the drugs that could restore the balance of the RAS, the researchers propose that injections of soluble hACE2, AT2R activators (68), AT1R blockers (ARBs) (65), or ACE inhibitors (ACEI) could have beneficial effects.
The researchers highlight the importance of their review in revealing the importance of focusing on patient-centered strategies for patients suffering from more severe COVID-19, as antiviral drugs appear to lose their effectiveness in the illest patients. This review could help inform healthcare providers and drug developers, ensuring the right care is delivered to the right patients. | <urn:uuid:76bac7dc-c3e7-4960-9f61-a5825386d274> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://wbsmarketing.com/online/best-way-to-use-hgh-for-fat-loss/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570977.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809124724-20220809154724-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.928814 | 1,145 | 2.6875 | 3 |
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The Nevada Supreme Court ruled Thursday that gun manufacturers cannot be held accountable under state law for deaths caused in the Route 91 Harvest massacre.
The parents of Carrie Parsons, a Seattle woman killed in the mass shooting of October 1, 2017, sued the gun manufacturers, accusing them of circumventing federal and Nevada laws by creating and selling weapons that could easily be modified to fire automatically.
In the unanimous opinion drafted by Judge Kristina Pickering, the justices wrote that Nevada law does not allow gun manufacturers to be found negligent and held liable for wrongful death, even if someone uses a gun. illegally produced weapon.
“We in no way underestimate the deep public policy issues presented or the horrific tragedy inflicted by the mass shooting of the Route 91 Harvest Festival,” Pickering wrote in the notice. “But this is an area that the legislature has largely occupied.”
The judges said the law could be changed by lawmakers, but not by the court.
“We urge the legislature to act if that does not mean granting immunity in situations like this,” Pickering wrote.
The lawsuit against Colt’s Manufacturing and seven other companies, centered on historic gun laws and a federal machine gun ban, alleged companies continually chose “profits over public safety,” making rifles that could be modified “in minutes or even seconds.” without any technical expertise.
Lawyers for Colt’s Manufacturing did not immediately return the request for comment on Thursday.
The Route 91 gunfighter used a butt attachment on semi-automatic weapons to increase the firing capacity of the rifles he fired from his suite on the 32nd floor of Mandalay Bay at thousands of people across the Las Vegas Strip attending the County Outdoor Music Festival. .
The shooting initially left 58 dead and hundreds more injured. Two other victims died of their injuries more than two years after the shooting.
In May 2020, U.S. District Judge Andrew Gordon ruled that the Nevada Supreme Court should rule on the lawsuit against the gun manufacturers.
Gordon wrote that he was “particularly concerned” with the interpretation by gunmakers of a law that “would immunize even an accused who manufactured and sold Tommy pistols or M-16 rifles to civilians.”
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It has been one year since the plug was pulled on Waterloo's proposed coal-fired power plant. Building the plant would have been disastrous. In addition to fiscal and public health disasters, it would have emitted large amounts of carbon dioxide - a major contributor to global warming.
Iowa in particular stands to suffer from a changing climate as weather conditions will polarize. On the one hand, we will face warmer temperatures which could cause yield losses to the tune of $259 million a year from the corn crop alone (Hotter Fields, Lower Yields http://www.environmentiowa.org/uploads/nQ/mA/nQmAqifXYGlUc5olYQw7nA/hotf...).
On the other hand, we stand to face heavy rainfalls that will increase river water levels like last year, erasing the notion of "100-year" floods.
Thankfully, political leaders are convinced action is necessary. Just recently, world leaders met in Copenhagen, Denmark, to hammer out a deal to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide. The results of that meeting indicate stronger national commitments are necessary, especially from the United States.
Senators John Kerry, D-Mass., Joe Lieberman, I-Conn., and Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., have offered a framework for such legislation. Among other ideas, their plan calls for massive government investment in nuclear power as a way to provide electricity while reducing carbon emissions.
However, Environment Iowa's analysis of investments in nuclear power concluded nuclear power is a wasteful, ineffective approach to the problem. It is a failing strategy that will actually set us back in the struggle to deal with a changing climate.
Iowa is home to only one nuclear plant - Duane Arnold Energy Center down the Cedar River at Palo - and no utility company has plans to build others. Even with legislation and subsidies, Mid-American or Alliant might not build more. Yet the fact of the matter is, either way, Iowa taxpayers would end up paying for plants in other parts of the country.
That's because the nuclear industry is looking for billions of dollars in direct subsidies and loan guarantees from the federal government in order to build 100 new reactors. The problem is that even if such subsidies were distributed tomorrow, it is likely that the first new reactor would not be finished until the end of this decade - the date by which, Nobel scientists tell us, we need to have reduced emissions 25 to 40 percent.
On these financial cost-benefit grounds alone it is enough to say that nuclear is the wrong choice, to say nothing of legitimate environmental and security concerns.
Instead of building new nuclear reactors and instead of building more coal-fired power plants, we need to transition to clean energy. Iowa stands to benefit immensely in doing so.
The U.S. is already building three nuclear reactors worth of wind energy a year and a good deal of that is represented in projects like Alliant's new wind farm in Franklin County ("Franklin County wind farm up and running" 12/12/09 http://www.wcfcourier.com/news/local/article_7585ea50-e72f-11de-86d4-001...).
These sort of projects have put Iowa second in the nation when it comes to wind energy production and have helped spawn a growing industry of manufacturers and installers in the state.
Native son Sen. Charles Grassley realizes the continued potential of clean energy here and should support legislation that increases the percent of electricity utilities produce with wind and solar. But Sen. Tom Harkin especially has stood up before to promoters of nuclear and we again expect his leadership in defeating wasteful, ineffective subsidies to the nuclear industry. Combating the effects of climate change with homegrown, renewable sources of energy like wind and solar, not nuclear, is a win-win for Iowans. | <urn:uuid:538c2f69-a04f-4f52-a171-473dfa656e2e> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://environmentiowa.org/media/iae/guest-column-clean-energy-would-be-boon-iowa | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571210.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810191850-20220810221850-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.94882 | 791 | 2.78125 | 3 |
What effects does a poor inventory management have on a business? A lot! It can decrease employee productivity, sales and warehouse arrangement. It can also create inaccuracies, delays and sometimes, a failure in business. Shocking, isn’t it?
You can only prevent such distressing poor inventory consequences if you are good at managing the field. As everything that comes in and out of the store can give a big impact on the success of a business, E-commerce industries, and online retail brands are giving inventory management of top importance.
Here you will know how to make a good and accurate inventory, for the win!
Inventory management is best defined as a company’s practice to keep track of stocked goods. It involves monitoring their weight, location, dimension and amount. Being able to manage stocks is making good inventory a sense. Because no matter how big a store is, controlling even the smallest products in there is important for the sales.
Inventory management is also considered as an element of a supply chain organization. It includes aspects such as storage and ordering record. To make a winning inventory management, there are certain key principles every business can do. Here are some of them:
Organize Warehouse Flow
Dirty, outdated and unorganized warehouse flow can cost money, or in other words, can lose money. This key principle is does not make any different from any other industries because leading business owners always have 5S in warehousing:
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Following rules like this will ensure everything, and that you will never miss anything during the count.
Apply Cycle Counting
Cycle counting will make your inventory quick and easy while maintaining accuracy. It is an inventory auditing procedure that allows businesses to count a number of items in specific areas without having to count the entire inventory of a warehouse. This is considered a sampling technique where the count of certain items is a conjecture for the whole warehouse. Here are different cycle counting techniques you can use:
- Random Sample – a number of items are counted randomly. It is commonly used in a large warehouse.
- Control Group – a company may use a control group to confirm the accuracy of the method being used.
- ABC Analysis – alternative to random sample counting and uses Pareto principle. Items in the warehouse have to be identified as A, B or C before being counted. It is basically performed with a computer.
Whatever method you use in performing cycle count, anything that works best in your company is what truly counts.
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Inventory tracking is a product of Windows-based applications such as SooPOS especially intended for businesses using Shopify platforms. It is a complete retail inventory management solution to lighten the load of Shopify stock managers and other personnel involved in the inventory process.
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Peer support is as old as humankind. The concept sounds simple, but making it an effective part of health and health care is both an art and a science. There are literally thousands of peer support programs around the world. However, how would you define effective peer support? What can a successful peer support program look like? What are some well-known best practices?
This part focuses on the science of peer support, including its definition based on the four key functions and their applications, as well as various approaches and models in the field.
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It has now been three weeks since Sally was diagnosed with a subset of Pre-Leukemia cancer at Hermann Memorial Hospital.
Sally’s team of doctors worked around the clock to figure out what was wrong with her. After 1,400 tests on Sally’s blood, doctors decided it was time for a more invasive test: a bone biopsy.
This is a relatively simple procedure where a drill is used to extract a small piece of bone tissue. With the results from the bone biopsy, doctors finally diagnosed Sally with Pre-Leukemia cancer also known as Myelodysplasia Syndrome (MDS).
Myelodysplastic Syndrome is no longer known as Pre-Leukemia because it doesn’t always result in Leukemia. The particular subset of MDS that Sally has is Refractory anemia with excess of blasts (RAEB).
There are two ways to treat MDS before it turns into full Leukemia: a bone marrow transplant and chemotherapy.
M.D. Anderson’s cancer doctors have presented Sally with three options for treatment at this time: 1. Do nothing and probably be dead within five years; 2. Take a low dose of chemotherapy, which has a five percent chance of killing her; or 3. Take a high dose of chemotherapy, which has a 10 percent chance of killing her, but also has a better chance at curing her MDS.
The RAEB subset of MDS is a pretty nasty nemesis to have, but Sally told me last night she is very anxious to begin chemotherapy.
Sally was admitted to M.D. Anderson Cancer Hospital in Houston yesterday afternoon, and began a high dosage chemotherapy treatment last night.
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Climb ups for getting back up? Parkour’s potential influence on resilience and stress levels during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Background: The COVID-19 pandemic results in many adverse effects on peoples´ mental health like stress, for which resilience is a protective factor. Resilience can be built up and increased. This research proposed the previously untested idea that parkour could increase resilience and in turn reduce adverse effects on mental health like stress. Methods: 738 included participants (mean age: 30.6, 51.4% male) filled out an online questionnaire including the Brief Resilience Scale (BRS), the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) and questions about their main sport. Traceurs’ (people practicing parkour) stress- and resilience levels were compared to those of people doing other- or no sport. A correlation between stress- and resilience levels, a MANOVA and a mediation analysis (using PROCESS by Hayes) were conducted. Additionally, an ANOVA tested the relationship between traceurs’ training experience in years and their resilience. Results: Participants’ resilience- and stress levels were significantly strong negative correlated. Traceurs displayed significantly higher resilience- and significantly lower stress than people doing other- or no sport and resilience levels acted as a mediator. Traceurs of varying training did not significantly differ in resilience levels, which was the only not confirmed hypothesis. Conclusion: For the first time traceurs have been shown to have higher resilience- and lower stress levels. This is expected to reduce adverse effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and could have clinical implications. A causal relationship could not be established due to the research design, and suggestions for further research are given. | <urn:uuid:a10faae5-bddc-4be7-90ab-94f8c06b217e> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://studenttheses.uu.nl/handle/20.500.12932/1013 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570977.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809124724-20220809154724-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.955938 | 378 | 2.640625 | 3 |
In 2014, the rate of babies born with syphilis in the US hit its highest point more than a decade, according to a report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Syphilis, which is on the rise, can be fatal for infants.
Last year, 458 babies were born with syphilis, up from 334 cases in 2012 — a 38 percent increase. And because of syphilis, 25 pregnancies resulted in stillbirths last year, and eight infants died within a month of delivery. This could have been prevented if women had received adequate prenatal care; according to the CDC, about 22 percent of the women who transmitted syphilis to their fetus last year didn’t receive prenatal care of any kind.
458 BABIES WERE BORN WITH SYPHILIS IN 2014
More than 56,000 people were infected with syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection, in 2013. People who are infected sometimes develop sores and rashes, whereas others end up with eye infections, which can lead to blindness; but some people don’t have symptoms at all. For infants, the disease’s risks are even more pronounced: a child who’s infected as a fetus can develop health problems like cataracts, deafness, bone deformities, or seizures — and not all of these appear right away. That’s why the CDC is keeping tabs on “congenital syphilis,” the term used to designate the kind of syphilis that newborns get. If federal officials can figure where these infections are taking place — and why — they might be able to curb their rise.
One of the most striking revelations from the CDC’s report is a sudden change in the rate of infections. Between 2008 and 2012, congenital syphilis was declining, says Virginia Bowen, an epidemiologist at the CDC and a co-author of the study — and that change mirrored a decline in new syphilis infections among women. But the trend didn’t carry over to the two following years. Instead, researchers noticed a “really sharp increase” in congenital syphilis, Bowen says — “and it kind of undid all the good work we had seen in the previous five years.”
The CDC doesn’t know why this change occurred, but the rise in congenital syphilis seems to be linked to a general increase in syphilis infections among the general population. “We are seeing a nationwide increase in syphilis among everyone, so some of that translates into babies with syphilis,” Bowen says.
That isn’t the only factor, however. The CDC’s study shows that one-fifth of women who passed the infection to their fetus didn’t receive any prenatal care. And of the women who did receive care, many received it late or received poor care, Bowen says. “So maybe they don’t get at test at all for syphilis, or maybe they aren’t well connected to care and only show up once and never come back so nobody got a change to treat them.” That’s a big problem, because women who are pregnant are supposed to get tested for syphilis at least once. And the treatment that can help women recover from the disease can also be used to ensure that kids are born healthy.
To address these gaps, the CDC wants health departments across the country to focus more on women. That means that if a woman is diagnosed with syphilis, clinics and hospitals should find out if she’s pregnant. The CDC also wants hospitals to make sure that women who are at high risk for syphilis — women who live in high risk areas or who have personal risk factors, such as not using condoms or engaging in drug use — don’t leave the hospital after giving birth without being checked for the disease. Finally, the CDC wants health departments to prioritize women when they call people who have just been diagnosed to find out how they became infected. “We think these recommendations could prevent women from slipping through the cracks,” Bowen says.
People who are diagnosed with syphilis are treated with penicillin. For women who are newly infected, a single dose can drastically decrease a child’s likelihood of being born with the disease. “That’s the beauty of it,” Bowen says. “If you can find the woman and you can diagnose and treat her, her baby will be born syphilis free 98 percent of the time.” | <urn:uuid:509d80ac-0d62-4b7b-89e6-7bcf33ea638d> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://www.bothtech.com/more-babies-were-born-with-syphilis-in-2014/21125/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570977.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809124724-20220809154724-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.964871 | 930 | 3.328125 | 3 |
Video shows beams weighing 268 tonnes being delivered and assembled ahead of installation
12 Jul 2022
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Timelapse footage taken during the construction of the replacement Expressway Bridge along the A533 shows the moment beams weighing the equivalent of 45 elephants were delivered and assembled.
The beams, measuring 12.5 metres wide, took 12 weeks to be built from cutting the plate from the rolling mill, fabrication, grit blasting and trial fitting before being transported to the project site.
The A533 Expressway Bridge is a concrete bridge that carries the Chester Road combined with the A533 over the M56 motorway.
It’s located between junctions 11 and 12 and is a vital local link, providing access across the M56 to Runcorn from Preston Brook and Northwich.
We, with the help of AmeySRM, are replacing the existing structure with a new 67m concrete bridge, consisting of a single two-lane carriageway and a combined footpath and cycleway.
The replacement of this bridge will ensure an increased life span of over 120 years for road users, maintaining safety in the long term.
A substantial part of the project will be built off site to minimise disruption and we’ll keep the existing bridge open while we construct the new bridge.
Sam Whitfield, our scheme Project Manager, said: “The delivery of the bridge beams marks a key milestone for the A533 Bridge Replacement project.
“They are an integral part of this project, and will provide our customers with a replacement structure which is designed to last for more than 120 years.
“Construction of the new bridge will continue adjacent to the M56, minimising disruption to drivers and will be open for traffic next summer.”
Chris Buckley, AmeySRM Project Manager, said: “A substantial part of the project will be built off site to minimise disruption and we’ll keep the existing bridge open while we construct the new bridge.”
On completion, traffic will be transferred to the new structure to continue the flow of traffic and allow for the demolition of the existing bridge structure. The new bridge is expected to be open to traffic in summer 2023. | <urn:uuid:32ddaa80-ab26-4f2e-8bdf-598d362267d5> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://nationalhighways.co.uk/our-roads/north-west-news/video-shows-beams-weighing-268-tonnes-being-delivered-and-assembled-ahead-of-installation/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572833.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817001643-20220817031643-00265.warc.gz | en | 0.924807 | 455 | 1.757813 | 2 |
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National Council Considers Religion and Public Education
by Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J.
Both nationally and locally the question of implementing the teaching of religious values in public schools has engaged many groups recently. It is fitting that Father Hardon should survey the present thinking, for he has made a special study of the Church and State question, especially legislation and Supreme Court decisions as they relate to education. His writings have sought for the avenues of cooperation. A frequent contributor to the Homiletic and Pastoral Review and author of the recent book, Protestant Churches of America (Newman Press), he is professor of fundamental theology at the Jesuit Scholasticate, West Baden College.
Within less than two years, two conferences were held on a national scale to discuss and implement the teaching of religious values in the public schools. The first was sponsored by the National Council of Churches in 1955, and attended by the writer as an observer from the Jesuit Educational Association. The second was under the auspices of the American Council on Education, which coordinates all the national and regional educational associations in the country. For three days (March 10-12), the sixty invited delegates examined the progress made since 1944, when the Council first introduced this delicate subject to American educators. In 1947 it cautiously recommended that public schools avoid teaching religion, but that they incorporate in their curriculum an objective study of religious institutions. A fair idea of the attitude in 1957 can be gained from the recommendations which the delegates submitted to the A.C.E. after long and often heated discussion, at the meeting held in Harriman, N.Y.
Areas Covered by the Conference
The main area of religious education which the conference analyzed was the basic question of whether and what kind of theological commitment is permitted for the public school. Most of the delegates were opposed to having the schools openly declare themselves committed to a theistic position which recognizes a personal God and the derivative moral law. They felt that generally speaking such commitment already exists as an expression of the private conviction of the teachers and school administrators. A vocal minority at the conference argued (unsuccessfully) against any theistic commitment, in theory or practice, on the principle that public education belongs to the state which by definition should have nothing to do with religion.
Typical of the rapid development in this matter is the changed reaction towards A.C.E. policy expressed by one of its spokesmen. Ten years ago it was sharply criticized for having loose ideas on the separation of church and state because it presumed to suggest that public schools might say something about the religious heritage of American history and institutions. Now the climate of opinion has changed to the extent of putting us on the defensive for taking separation too seriously. Legal opinion at the conference traced the development, at least since 1952, to the Zorach school case in which the Supreme Court practically reversed the McCollum decision and declared that, We are a religious people whose institutions presuppose a Supreme Being.
While theological commitment was the principal issue at the conference, most of the discussion centered on the more practical question of how religious values can be extracted from the actual content of the standard curriculum without violence to the subject matter or offending the freedom of conscience of the pupils. American history was examined as a typical medium where religious integration is possible. Two very competent studies were presented to the conference and thoroughly dissected by the delegates, who ended by approving them with minor reservations.
One study analyzed the role that religion should play in teaching the history of the United States in public secondary schools. Religion, the report stated, is, by fact and tradition, so essentially an aspect of American culture that its study becomes a necessary element in the social education of the American adolescent. The religious content should be selected on the basis of sound historical scholarship, democratic values and the needs of the adolescent. Among the aspects of American history that might be integrated, the report suggested the contributions of Western heritage to religion in America religious traditions and the institutions that are the product of developments during the colonial period (and) the growth of church organization in modern America,
Another study examined the content of history text books that are presently used in public elementary schools. Several pertinent recommendations were made. Granting that teaching religious facts in American history is difficult, it can be done. In fact it must be done to teach history validly, for certain religious facts are inseparable from it. In practice, the integration should center on events or movements in American history which have had unquestioned religious aspects, like the Puritans, the Spanish missions, and the Declaration of Independence; and persons of historical importance who in some way brought a religious element into the story of our nation, as Columbus, Lincoln, and George Washington Carver.
Main Issues of Agreement
The basic function of the Harriman Conference was to solicit the judgment of the invited participants in helping the American Council appraise its present position and chart its course for immediate future. It was therefore a consultative assembly whose conclusions were not put to a formal vote but intended to serve as directives for the Councils policy, research, and experimentation on religion in public education. It is beyond the scope of this article to review in detail all the conclusions reached by the conference in committee and general session. Moreover the full text has not yet been made public. Briefly, however, the main issues on which (in the writers judgment) the majority of delegates agreed would be these:
Properly Qualified Teachers
There was a striking difference between the National Council of Churches conference on the same subject in 1955 and the recent meeting of the American Council on Education. The latter was less homogeneous and more concerned with principles than practical details. It also strengthened an impression that no group of churchmen could possibly convey. The integration of religious values in public schools, where currently practiced, is generally acceptable to educators and religionists alike and further development in this directions is inevitable, unless the secularist minority succeeds in quashing these efforts through legal or judicial instruments and critical propaganda.
Students at St. Joseph Academy, St. Louis, Missouri, approach the traditional and the contemporary n the world of art with an open mind and attempt to understand and respect the achievements of both through experimentation with various media and techniques. Trying it themselves has been found to be the most effective means of developing an appreciation.
Rev. John A. Hardon, S.J.
West Baden College
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Today we are used to going to our local district council to check on local services, pay local taxes and find out about planning applications. Around here our local district is currently called 'Wychavon'. The District of Wychavon makes up a block of land in south-east Worcestershire that includes the market towns of Pershore, Evesham and Droitwich and all the small villages around them.
The offices keep records that may eventually find their way into the public archives and be useful for heritage detectives but only for records going back to the late 19th century, before that it is to the records of the ancient hundreds that you should turn. This is particularly important in an area as ancient as the area around Pershore with its early Saxon origins.
From late Saxon times until the Local Government Act of 1894 most of the counties of England were divided into hundreds (or wapentakes in eastern England). The hundreds were
the only widely used financial and judicial assessment unit between the parish, with it various administrative functions, and the county with its formal, ceremonial functions.
When they were introduced in Saxon times, between 613 and 1017, a hundred had land sufficient to sustain 100 households. A household was considered to need a hide of land to sustain it and this became to be the unit of assessment for taxation purposes. Initially the area of a hide was not a consistent amount of land as not all land was equally productive, but over time this became to be accepted as 120 acres.
A hundred was headed by a Hundredman (hundred eolder). Within each hundred there was a meeting place where wealthy and powerful men of the hundred would meet to discuss local issues and where the hundred court was held. The name of the hundred was normally the meeting place. Pershore was the name of the hundred of Pershore.
Over time the principle functions of the Hundred Court became the administration of law and the keeping of the peace. By the 12th century the Hundred Court met every three weeks!
The court maintained the system of frankpledge which was formed of 12 freemen (freeholders). They crossed systems of manorial courts, courts leet and courts baron.
Before the Norman Conquest hundreds were divided into tithings, each contained 10 households. The hide was the unit of taxation and the tithingman was responsible for collecting the tax.
From Norman times the hundred would pay tax (geld) to the king. The Shire-reeve (or sheriff) of the county and two knights from each hundred would work out how much had to be paid then the knights of the hundred and the bailiff had to collect the money for the Sheriff whose job it was to get the money to the king. Click here to check the names of the Sheriffs of Worcestershire
When trying to understand all this it is important to remember just how sparse was the population and how little land was actually cultivated in Saxon times. Also there was little correlation between the areas of land assessed as a hide. Imagine that most people lived in and cultivated clearings gradually the clearing got bigger and became more productive. When kings gave vast tracts of land to the Church most of it was not cultivated.
There can be confusion here!
Heritage detectives need to make sure they understand as much as they can about parishes.
Parishes have been around a long time but the parishes we mostly talk about today are the civil parishes set up by the Local Government Act of 1894. This act set up parishes as the first or lowest tier of local government.
If you are heritage detective wanting information about a village or market town before 1894 you will need to search for information from the records of the ancient ecclesiastical parishes set up by the Christian church as far back as late Saxon times. Remember, when the land was first included inside a parish boundary everybody was a Christian and attended church by law. Every parish had its own parish church. The Normans, who were also Christians, extended the system of parishes to cover the whole country so everyone lived in a parish. Even after the Reformation the parish system with its parish officers and vestry meetings, remained a convenient way to administer government at a local level. Church buildings and records are vital sources of information for heritage detectives.
Heritage detectives are also advised to identify the boundaries of the parishes that interest them. Parishes were sometimes, but not always, coterminous with the boundary of a manor. Early parishes would have included a village and perhaps several small settlements within its boundaries. In the large villages which later grew to become towns there may well have been two parishes and two parish churches.
We all belongs to many different types of organisation and subject to different rules and regulations within each, each has to be paid for in some way and has to enforce its own rules and regulations. This has always been the case.
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Do you know, venture capital’s gives you to success in your businesses? By reading this Investing Guide you will be able to know, What is Venture Capital & How It Works?.
Also, you can know,
- What is Venture Capital?
- Why is Venture Capital Important?
- How Does Venture Capital Works?
- How Venture Capitals Select Investments?
- What are the Advantages of Venture Capital?
- What are the Disadvantages of Venture Capital?
- What is Corporate Venture Capital?
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What is Venture Capital?
Venture capital is a type of private value financing that is given by investment firms or assets to new businesses, beginning phase, and arising organizations that have been considered to have high development potential or which have shown high development.
Why is Venture Capital Important?
1. Advances Entrepreneurs
Just as a researcher draws out his lab discoveries to the real world and makes it industrially effective, likewise, business visionary believers in his specialized ability to a monetarily reasonable task with the help of funding foundations.
2. Advances items
New items with present-day innovation become industrially achievable fundamentally because of the monetary help of investment establishments.
3. Empowers clients
The monetary foundations give funding to their clients, not as a simple monetary help but rather more as a bundle bargain which remembers help for the Board, advertising, specialized and others.
How Does Venture Capital Works?
When you start a new business, you need cash to get it going. You need the cash to lease or buy space for the business, furniture and gear, supplies, and so on. You additionally need cash to pay workers. There are a few spots where you can get the cash that another business needs.
1. Individual investment funds
You can finance the business yourself from investment funds or by getting a second home loan on your home.
In some basic organizations, you can bootstrap the business. That implies that, with a little venture, you get the business moving and afterward utilize the benefits from every deal to develop the business.
This methodology functions admirably in the help business where fire up costs are now and then low, and you needn’t bother with workers at first.
3. Bank advance
You can get cash from a bank.
All three of these strategies have impediments except if you are now a rich person. A fourth method to get cash to begin a business is called Venture Capital – with investment, you can once in a while get enormous amounts of cash, and this cash can assist organizations with huge beginning up costs or organizations that need to become rapidly.
4. Venture Capital Firms and Funds
A fund is a pool of cash that the VC firm will contribute. The firm accumulates cash from well off people and from organizations, annuity reserves, and so on that have the cash they wish to contribute. The firm will collect a fixed measure of cash in the asset – for instance, $100 million.
Venture Capital firm will, at that point, but the $100 million assets in some number of organizations – for instance, 10 to 20 organizations. Each firm and asset has a speculation profile. For instance, an asset may put resources into biotech new companies.
5. Venture Capital in the new firm
From an organization’s outlook, here is the way the entire exchange looks. The organization fires up and needs cash to develop. The organization looks for funding firms to put resources into the organization. The authors of the organization make a field-tested strategy that shows what they intend to do and what they think will happen to the organization after some time (how quick it will develop, how much cash it will make, and so on).
The VCs take a gander at the arrangement, and in the event that they like what they see, they put cash in the organization. The first round of cash is known as a seed round. Over the long run, an organization will normally get 3 or 4 rounds of financing prior to opening up to the world or getting procured. As a trade-off for the cash it gets, the organization gives the VCs stock in the organization just as some command over the choices the organization makes.
One major negotiating point that is examined when a VC puts cash in an organization is, “How much stock should the VC firm receive as a trade-off for the cash it contributes?” This inquiry is replied to by picking a valuation for the organization. The VC firm and individuals in the organization need to concur on how much the organization is worth. This is the pre-cash valuation of the organization.
At that point, the VC firm puts away the cash, and this does a post-cash valuation. The rate increment in the worth decides how much stock the VC firm gets. A VC firm may normally get somewhere in the range of 10% to half of the organization as a trade-off for its venture. Pretty much is conceivable, yet that is a normal reach.
The first investors are weakened simultaneously. The investors own 100% of the organization before the VC’s venture. On the off chance that the VC firm gets half of the organization, at that point, the first investors own the leftover half.
How Venture Capitals Select Investments?
- VCs put resources into a supervisory crew and its capacity to execute on the marketable strategy, above all else. They are not searching for “green” chiefs; they are searching in a perfect world for heads who have effectively assembled organizations that have produced significant yields for the financial backers.
- To get the huge returns that they anticipate from speculations, VCs by and large need to guarantee that their portfolio organizations get an opportunity of developing deals worth countless dollars. The greater the market size, the more prominent the probability of an exchange deal, making the business significantly more energizing for VCs searching for likely approaches to leave their speculation. Preferably, the business will develop quickly enough for them to take first or runner up on the lookout.
- Financial backers need to put resources into incredible items and administrations with a serious edge that is enduring. They search for an answer for a genuine, consuming issue that hasn’t been settled before by different organizations in the commercial center. They search for items and administrations that clients can’t manage without – in light of the fact that it’s such a lot better or on the grounds that it’s such a lot less expensive than all else on the lookout. VCs search for an upper hand on the lookout. They need their portfolio organizations to have the option to produce deals and benefits before contenders enter the market and diminish productivity—the less immediate contenders working in the space, the better.
- A VC’s responsibility is to face a challenge. In this way, normally, they need to understand what they are getting into when they take a stake in a beginning phase organization. As they address the business’ organizers or perused the marketable strategy, VCs will need to be totally clear about what the business has achieved what actually should be refined. The manners in which that VCs measure, assess, and attempt to limit danger can fluctuate contingent upon the kind of asset and the people who are settling on the venture choices. However, toward the day’s end, VCs are attempting to alleviate hazards while creating enormous returns from their speculations.
- The rewards of a staggeringly fruitful, exceptional yield speculation can be ruined by cash losing ventures. Thus, prior to placing cash into a chance, financial speculators invest a ton of energy checking them and searching for key fixings to progress. They need to know whether the executives are capable, the size of the market opportunity and whether the item has the stuff to bring in cash. Additionally, they need to decrease the danger of the chance.
What are the Advantages of Venture Capital?
1. Venture Capital furnishes the organization with a chance to grow
This would not have been conceivable through different strategies like bank advances. Bank advances require security, and there is a commitment to reimburse the credit.
2. Other than capital financing, investment is additionally a wellspring of significant direction, skill, and discussion
Apart from the funding firm is generally selected as the leading group of the new business. This permits the dynamic association of the investor in the organization’s choices. As investors have insight into building and growing new companies, their aptitude and direction can end up being advantageous.
3. Venture capitalists have a tremendous organization of associations in the business local area
These associations could be worthwhile for the new companies to develop and get effective. They can help the beginning up to go into partnerships with likely clients or business houses.
4. There is no commitment to reimburse the financial speculator financial backers if the beginning up fizzles or closes down.
Subsequently, adventure financing is fundamental for new companies. It doesn’t leave the beginning up with the weight to repay, just like the case with bank advances.
5. It is not difficult to track down and find VC in practically no time, financial backers, as they are recorded in different catalogs.
This lessens the time, endeavors, and cash engaged with looking through endeavor financing. One can discover a VC rapidly and productively. For example, you can get an enormous rundown of investment firms by composing on any internet searcher.
What are the Disadvantages of Venture Capital?
1. A VC may choose to recover the speculation within 3 to 5 years
Their essential center is to procure capital additions. Investment may not be reasonable for a business visionary whose marketable strategy will set aside a more extended effort to give liquidity.
2. Financial speculator gives tremendous cash-flow
New companies as a trade-off for a stake in the value of the organization. In the event that the beginning up succeeds, at that point, it causes them to procure huge measures of benefit. VC’s generally become a piece of the Board. They effectively partake in the organization’s dynamic. VC’s will need to secure their ventures. On the off chance that there is a distinction of assessment between the VC and the beginning up the author, at that point, things can get disordered. Any significant choice requires the assent of financial backers.
3. A lot of speculation openings through excluded messages overburden the VC’s
Because of this, many strategic agreements go unnoticed. One of the approaches to move toward the VC is through a shared association.
4. Some VC’s require high ROI
Inside the following three to five years of venture. In the event that your beginning up will require more opportunity to create high ROI, at that point, picking VC may not be the correct decision. As assumption for higher ROI may cause an undeniable degree of stress.
5. Financial speculators are in a rush to auction their value stake
Along these lines, they may pressurize the proprietor of the organization to list the organization. This unfavorable posting of the organization could result in under-valuation of the organization’s offers. This could end up being a drawback for the organization’s owner.
What is Corporate Venture Capital?
The act of straightforwardly putting corporate assets into outside new businesses. This is normally done by huge organizations who wish to contribute little, however inventive, startup firms. They do as such through joint endeavor arrangements and the obtaining of value stakes. The contributing organization may likewise give the startup the executives and advertising skill, key course, or potentially a credit extension.
Top 5 Examples of Venture Capital Funding
Pepperfry.comIndia’s biggest furniture e-commercial center, has brought USD100 million up in a new round of subsidizing drove by Goldman Sachs and Zodius Technology Fund. Pepperfry will utilize the funds to extend its impression in Tier III and Tier IV urban communities by adding to its developing armada of conveyance vehicles.
It will likewise open new appropriation places and extend its woodworker and get together help organization. This is the biggest quantum of investment raised by an area centered internet business major part in India.
2. Kohlberg Kravis and Roberts
Kohlberg Kravis and Roberts, one of the top-level elective speculation resource supervisors on the planet, has gone into a conclusive consent to contribute USD150 million (Rs 962crore) in Mumbai-based recorded polyester creator JBF Industries Ltd.
The firm will procure a 20% stake in JBF Industries and will likewise put resources into zero-coupon obligatorily convertible inclination imparts to 14.5% democratic rights in its Singapore-based entirely possessed auxiliary JBF Global Pte Ltd. The funding provided by KKR will help JBF complete the progressing projects.
Google Ventures likewise has a huge European arm, which the organization set up with underlying speculation of $100 million. Europe, Google says, is abounding with smart thoughts, and it might want to get in there to help intriguing new companies.
Numerous researchers and individuals with smart thoughts like to move toward a financial speculator than to work in an enormous organization. In the event that their thought turns out to be industrially practical, they get substantially more cash-flow on the off chance that they had set up a startup.
Facebook is one illustration of an innovative thought that profited by funding financing. The Menlo Park-based firm has seen monstrous accomplishment since its dispatch in 2004. Tragically for Facebook’s financial speculator financial backers (Accel Partners, Greylock Partners, and Meritech Capital), the IPO has not proceeded just as anticipated.
5. Siemens Venture Capital (SVC)
Siemens Venture Capital (SVC) is the corporate endeavor association for Siemens AG. Its emphasis is on development portions in the energy, industry, and medical care areas. Until now, SVC has put more than 800 million euros in excess of 150 new businesses and 40 investment reserves.
SVC is situated in Germany (Munich), in the U.S. (Palo Alto, CA and Boston, MA), in China (Beijing), in India (Mumbai), and is dynamic through Siemens’ local unit in Israel.
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- Are venture capitalists rich?
In principle, VCs resemble the business visionaries they back: They develop rich just if enough of the organizations in which they contribute prosper. An effective VC for a top-level firm can hope to procure somewhere close to $10 million and $20 million per year. The absolute best make considerably more.
- How do venture capitalists make money?
VCs, bring in cash on administration charges and on conveyed revenue. The board charges are, for the most part a level of the measure of capital that they have under administration. The board expenses for the VC are normally around 2%. The opposite side of bringing in cash is the conveyed revenue.
- Is venture capital a good investment?
VC contributing offers a lot higher possible profit for their cash. Such financial backers ordinarily have the sort of abundance where they can have the majority of their cash in lower hazard conventional ventures while giving a little level of their portfolios to high chance VC loaning chasing after a lot better yields.
- What is the average return on venture capital?
They expect the arrival of somewhere in the range of 25% and 35% each year over the lifetime of the speculation. Since these speculations address a particular little piece of the institutional financial backers' portfolios, investors have a ton of scope.
- Would anyone be able to be a venture capitalist?
On the off chance that you need to be a VC, my recommendation is to simply begin; you can do the work of a VC without a dollar in your possession. Truly, you needn't bother with a particular degree, a rundown of explicit certifications on your CV, or scads of family cash to do the work of an investor.
Venture capital cash gets put resources into those organizations that can possibly develop. Individuals who put resources into Venture capital are known as investors. Funding is a fundamental path for new businesses and small organizations to get money as they don’t approach capital business sectors.
Funding subsidizing has gotten mainstream as it gives better than expected re-visitations of financial backers. Uber has gotten absolute financing, near $8.8 billion. The above table shows the timetable of Uber’s Investments and known valuations. For new companies and independent ventures, it is income sans work when contrasted with fund-raising through credits and different types of obligation.
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KUCHING, June 18: Sarawak may supply electricity up to a maximum of 1,000 megawatts (MW) to Singapore, said Premier of Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.
He said in return, Singapore has agreed that they would bring investments that require intensive energy consumption into Sarawak.
“The Data Centre is the nerve of the digital economy in today’s era (in which companies) like Microsoft, Google and Amazon require a lot of power which Singapore is not able to supply.
“So why not we (Sarawak and Singapore) collaborate and enable major technology companies to come into Sarawak,” he said when addressing the opening of the 15th Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Convention today.
As Sarawak currently supplies electricity to Kalimantan, Indonesia with agreements to supply to Sabah and Brunei, Abang Johari said that this will be a win-win situation for both countries.
“Sarawak is very blessed with sufficient rain, sunshine and natural resources. We are now generating electricity mainly using water (hydro). Then we are also producing hydrogen and can also use solar power,” he added on the renewable energy sources available in Sarawak.
Furthermore, Abang Johari who is also PBB president, emphasised that the carbon capture and storage is another promising solution which could generate more revenue than State Sales Tax (SST) on petroleum products in the future.
Sarawak’s huge potential in renewable energy resources, he continued, has been recognised globally as reflected in an invitation to deliver a keynote address at the World Hydrogen Forum and Exhibition 2022 in Rotterdam recently.
“Just ask (Deputy Premiers) Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan and Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas about the number of foreigners and investors who have come to Sarawak.
“The German Ambassador is here and before that, the South Koreans and Belgians. They are all here to discuss energy matters.
“The South Koreans are interested in storing carbon in Sarawak. I said OK, why not. We will study (the implementation) and this will become another income stream for Sarawak,” he explained.
Abang Johari pointed out that it was for this reason that he had proposed the setting up of a sovereign fund for the future of Sarawak and its generations to come.
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Technology is evolving at a serious rate which has enabled multiple different industries to take advantage of this newfound tech to improve how people navigate their certain industry. Before of this, technology companies are coming up with different ways in which consumers can use them and below we look into some of the new technologies that we can expect to see on the market in 2021.
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One of the technology features that has been out on the market before but hasn’t quite taken off has been Virtual Reality and we fully expect the technology companies to nail this in 2021. VR is the future of many industry, including gaming, which really enhances the experience to really feel like you are in the game. It’s limitations before having been that it has made people feel unwell and that you can’t do it for long periods of time, and this is something they certainly need to work on if they want it to be a success.
One industry that has been able to benefit from improved technology is that of the online casino world, where these top UK online casinos have seen a rise in numbers due to the improvements, they have been able to benefit from due to the rapid rise in quality of tech. These particular casinos are some of the best in the UK and have a huge variety of casino games for us to choose from to play and make a profit from the comfort of our own homes.
Blockchain technology is certainly on the rise in terms of popularity due to the recent revelations in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and blockchain tech ensures that these types of shares and investments are able to be kept safely. To sum this up in layman’s terms, it can only be described as date you can only add to and not take away from, hence the use of the word chain. This will enable people to keep their Bitcoin safely without the worry that they are going to be hacked which is very popular in this field due to the value of some of these types of cryptocurrency.
And finally, one trend that is going to be available to more of a wider audience due to the reliance we have on smartphones is the 5G market. 5G has been rolled out across the UK now in major cities but we expect this to be across the whole country come the end of 2021 and this is promising for many smartphone owners as internet speeds will be greatly improved by this 5G technology. | <urn:uuid:95fd9a3f-fa84-4fbb-b1df-44754a0e34c6> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://darkinthedark.com/new-technology-trends-up-and-coming-in-2021/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571210.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810191850-20220810221850-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.975903 | 481 | 1.773438 | 2 |
The Violence Against Women Act has been reauthorized.
Last week, Congress, on a bipartisan basis, renewed the 1990s-era law that extends protections to victims of domestic and sexual violence. It was included in the $1.5 trillion government funding package, which was signed by President Joe Biden.
Biden helped write the original bill when he was a senator.
"The law has saved lives," Biden said at a ceremony Wednesday. "It has helped women rebuild their lives."
It strengthens rape prevention and education efforts as well as training for those in law enforcement and the judicial system.
Biden said the law is personal to him. While he didn't grow up in a house with domestic violence, he said his father taught him an important lesson.
“My dad used to say that the greatest sin was the abuse of power," he said. "And the cardinal sin was when a man would raise his hand against a woman or his child. That’s what this law has always been about— the abuse of power."
The original Violence Against Women Act expired about three years ago.
During Wednesday's ceremony, which was attended by numerous female lawmakers, Biden praised them for their work.
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The Indian automobile industry has sounded alarm bells over delays in Customs clearance for imports from China. The move, they said, would hurt the recovery of the industry, which has been reeling from the shock of a yearlong slowdown further worsened by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Amid heightened tensions along the Line of Actual Control with China, all shipments coming from China are being physically checked at ports and airports by Customs officials following a nationwide alert regarding enhanced risk weightage ascribed to consignments from that country. This is delaying shipments of crucial automobile components, said executives of auto players.
“Inordinate delays in clearance because of congestions at ports could eventually impact the manufacturing of vehicles in India. The industry is piecing itself together as growth is limping back; any further disruption at this juncture is best avoided,” said Rajan Wadhera, president, Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM).
Industry executives said while China-based manufacturers, such as MG Motors, have been affected the most, almost all automobile manufacturing process would slow down if 100 per cent manual checks of Chinese imports continued.
Over a quarter of India’s auto part imports — worth $4.2 billion — came from China in 2019, according to the data from Auto Component Manufacturers’ Association of India (ACMA). These included engine and transmission parts.
Some of these components are critical and hard to source from elsewhere immediately, said executives of global auto component manufacturers, such as Bosch Valeo and Minda Industries, which have set up shop in India because of the country’s large consumer base.
“Some of the items imported from China are critical components, such as parts of engines and electronics items, for which India is yet to develop domestic competence. The automotive value chain is a highly complex, integrated and interdependent; non-availability of even a single component can, in fact, lead to stoppage of vehicle manufacturing lines. Post the lockdown, production in the component industry is gradually picking up in tandem with the growth in vehicles sales. It is, therefore, in the best interest of the industry and the economy that any further disruptions are best avoided,” said Deepak Jain, president at ACMA.
Though Customs officials told Business Standard that the move was based on specific intelligence related to narcotics smuggling and illegal imports of undervalued items, industry saw it as a trade retaliatory measure. The development coincided with the government making it mandatory for sellers to mention “country of origin” on products to be sold on the procurement portal Government e-Marketplace.
R C Bhargava, chairman of India’s largest auto firm Maruti Suzuki, said in order to reduce dependence on Chinese imports, it is necessary that Indian firms be much more competitive, deeper and widespread. He warned that shunning products from China may lead to a price increase in the short run.
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The news: US sens. Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Roger Marshall (R-KS) plan to introduce legislation that would let merchants route Visa and Mastercard credit card transactions over alternative networks, per Bloomberg. The bill would require that large banks ensure that their credit cards provide a choice of at least two unaffiliated networks to process credit card payments.
Key context: Durbin previously helped spearhead a similar bill for debit transactions: Congress passed the Durbin Amendment in 2010—part of the Dodd-Frank law—which required that banks let merchants choose between at least two unaffiliated networks when routing debit transactions, among other rules.
What this means: The bill could create more competition in the credit card payment network space. It could also potentially lower swipe fees—the fees that merchants are charged for card transactions—which are set by Visa and Mastercard. Most of these fees go to banks and help support security and innovation costs, among other things.
Earlier this year, Visa and Mastercard updated fees after twice delaying changes due to the pandemic. Online transactions accounted for much of the increase, with the biggest hikes occurring on transactions made on airline premium cards and purchases at small- and medium-sized grocery stores, per payment consultancy CMSPI. Fee increases have been a point of contention among merchant trade groups, leading many to request policymaker intervention.
However, both card networks also decreased fees for some transactions.
In total, the changes increased fees by an estimated $475 million, according to CMSPI. This coincides with rising credit card use: US digital credit card transactions volume is expected to increase nearly 8% year over year (YoY) in 2022 and hit $501.07 billion, according to Insider Intelligence forecasts.
Industry perspectives: The anticipated bill has created a buzz of opinions among its proponents and opponents.
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What is a Raspberry Pi 4
The Raspberry Pi 4 is a computer board launched by the Raspberry foundation and is used to build projects like automation, security alarms as well as for robotics. The Raspberry Pi 4 contains the GPIO pins embedded on the board and using the Python code we can easily utilize them for different applications.
The Raspberry Pi was initially launched for the understanding of the computer concepts at the school level but later on, because of its popularity and improvements in the development of the board, it is being used for many electronic projects.
Intruder security alarm using the PIR sensor and Raspberry Pi
An intruder alarm is used for security purposes as it is installed in the surroundings of doors and windows so that when the movement is sensed by the PIR sensor, it generates the alarm about the unauthorized motion in the sensitive places. For those who don’t know about the PIR sensor, the Passive Infrared (PIR) sensors are used for detecting the motion of human beings, animals, or even any other object.
How can we make an intruder security alarm with Raspberry Pi 4
To make an intruder security alarm using Raspberry Pi, we need the following electronic components:
- PIR sensor module
- Jumper wires
- Piezoelectric buzzer
The schematic circuit diagram of an intruder security alarm using the Raspberry Pi 4 will be:
To configure the circuit of an intruder security alarm according to the above circuit diagram, we will first place a PIR sensor and a Raspberry Pi 4 on the circuit board:
Please note that the PIR sensor has three terminals, black one is for ground, the middle yellow one is for the output, and the red one is for the power supply and next, we will place an LED on the breadboard:
Then we will placed the piezoelectric buzzer with the LED on the breadboard:
Now, we will make the connections of all the modules with the Raspberry Pi according to the table given below:
|Ground of PIR sensor||Connect it with the series short ports (-ve)|
|Output of PIR sensor||Connect it with the GPIO pin 4 of Raspberry Pi 4|
|Vcc of PIR sensor||Connect it with the other series short ports (+ve)|
|Cathode of LED||Connect it with the series short ports (-ve)|
|Anode of LED||Connect it with the series short ports (+ve)|
|Cathode of piezoelectric bulb||Connect it with cathode of LED|
|Anode of piezoelectric bulb||Connect it with the GPIO pin 17 of Raspberry Pi 4|
|Series short port of breadboard (-ve)||Connect it with ground port of Raspberry Pi 4|
|Series short port of breadboard (+ve)||Connect it with “5 volts” port of Raspberry Pi 4|
The complete circuit assembled on breadboard:
What is the Python code for an intruder security alarm with Raspberry Pi
Once all the connections are done, open the terminal and using the nano editor make a file with name “python my_pir_code.py” using the command:
Type the following code in the opened file:
from gpiozero import MotionSensor # import the MotionSensor library
led = LED(17) # declare the GPIO pin 17 for the led output
sensor = MotionSensor(4) # declare the GPIO pin 4 as motion sensor output
led.off() # turn off the LED
while True: # initialize a infinite while loop
sensor.wait_for_motion() # it will wait for the motion detection
led.on() # turn on the LED
sensor.wait_for_no_motion() # it will wait for the motion detection
led.off() # turn off the LED
What is in the above Python code
We have first imported two libraries of “LED” and “MotionSensor” from the gpiozero. Then declare the GPIO pin 17 of Raspberry Pi for LED and GPIO pin 4 for the PIR sensor and save the values in led and sensor variables respectively. Finally, in the infinite while loop, turn on the led if the motion is detected and turn off it when there will be no motion detected.
Note: The piezo buzzer is connected parallel to the LED, so there is no need to write code for the buzzer as it will turn on and off with the operation of the LED.
The working of the intruder security alarm is:
What should we do if the LED is remain turned on
There is no need to be worried that your configured project is not working properly, place the PIR sensor in front of you and rotate its knobs to the extreme left, this will reduce the delay time and the sensitivity to the lowest value. Once done with it, connect the Vcc pin of the PIR sensor and let it aside for one minute as it will take time to energize after one minute connect the output pin to the GPIO pin 4 of the Raspberry Pi and enjoy the operation of the project.
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For our fifth edition of Subgenre Spotlight, we look at ’80s synth-pop, a subgenre of pop music.
As its name suggests, synth-pop features the synthesizer as the dominant musical instrument and is distinguished by its use of drum machines and sequencers.
Synth-pop arose in Japan and the UK as part of the new wave movement in the late ’70s. It dominated pop music in the ’80s, and anthems like The Eurythmics’ “Sweet Dreams,” The Human League’s “Don’t You Want Me,” and Berlin’s “The Metro” remain staples in many DJ sets.
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On February 2 Daniel Golden, former Wall Street Journal reporter and author of a highly regarded book on college admissions, reported in Bloomberg’s Business Week that Harvard and Princeton are being investigated by the Dept. of Education’s Office for Civil Rights for discrimination against Asians.
It’s not the first time. In fact, for the past decade or so there has been a rising tide of accusations that the Ivies and other selective institutions treat Asians as the “new Jews” (referring to quotas on Jews in the Ivies and elsewhere early in the 20th Century, and often beyond), holding them to much higher admission standards than applicants from other groups in order to prevent their “over representation” and thus make room for the “under-represented” blacks and Hispanics admitted under much lower affirmative action standards. Harvard and Princeton, of course, deny the accusation.
Harvard “does not discriminate against Asian-American applicants,” spokesman Jeff Neal told Business Week. “Our review of every applicant’s file is highly individualized and holistic, as we give serious consideration to all of the information we receive and all of the ways in which the candidate might contribute to our vibrant educational environment and community.” Princeton read from the same script: The college “doesn’t discriminate on the basis of race or national origin,” claimed spokesman Martin Mbugua. “We make admissions decisions on a case-by-case basis in our efforts to build a well-rounded, diverse class.”
Do Admissions Officers Really Believe What They Say?
Of course, despite all the smoke they blow (and, it would appear, inhale) about “holistic,” “highly individualized,” “case by case” evaluations, if admissions offices did not allow race to be the determining factor in many cases, how would they know whether any particular applicant would contribute to the pigmentary “diversity” they so diligently seek? It is simply a fact, as Roger Clegg has cogently pointed out, “if you consider race, then in some instances it’s going to make a difference in whether a person is admitted (otherwise, why bother to consider it?), and when that happens, you have racial discrimination.”
Extensive evidence that Asian American applicants must jump a much higher bar to gain admission to elite universities than applicants from other groups and that they have been the big gainers where affirmative action has been dropped has long been available and should no longer surprise anyone. For example, in a widely discussed Wall Street Journal article back in 2006, Is Admissions Bar Higher for Asians At Elite Schools? Daniel Golden (the author of last week’s Business Week article linked above) noted a Center for Equal Opportunity study finding that Asian applicants to the University of Michigan in 2005 had a median SAT score that was “50 points higher than the median score of white students who were accepted, 140 points higher than that of Hispanics and 240 points higher than that of blacks.” That study also found that “among applicants with a 1240 SAT score and 3.2 grade point average in 2005, the university admitted 10% of Asian-Americans, 14% of whites, 88% of Hispanics and 92% of blacks.” Golden also reported that after California abolished racial preference the percentage of Asian-Americans accepted at Berkeley increased from 34.6% in 1997, the last year of legal affirmative action, to 42% entering in fall 2006.
Although it is widely thought, especially by defenders of affirmative action, that whites benefit when racial preferences are eliminated (indeed, those defenders frequently accuse critics of being racists whose purpose is to benefit whites), that is not the case. As I noted here, citing this data, the proportion of white freshmen entering the University of California system “fell from 40% in 1997 to 34% in 2005.”
A 140-Point SAT Disadvantage for Asians
Similar data abound. In 2005, for example, Thomas Espenshade, a Princeton sociologist (more on him below), and a colleague published an article demonstrating that if affirmative action were eliminated across the nation “Asian students would fill nearly four out of every five places in the admitted class not taken by African-American and Hispanic students, with an acceptance rate rising from nearly 18 percent to more than 23 percent.” In a 2009 Inside Higher Ed article based on his book, No Longer Separate, Not Yet Equal: Race and Class in Elite College Admission and Campus Life, Espenshade and another colleague wrote that
[c]ompared to white applicants at selective private colleges and universities, black applicants receive an admission boost that is equivalent to 310 SAT points, measured on an all-other-things-equal basis. The boost for Hispanic candidates is equal on average to 130 SAT points. Asian applicants face a 140 point SAT disadvantage.
Summarizing Espenshade’s findings, Scott Jaschik, editor of Inside Higher Ed, gingerly concluded that “[s]ignificant advantages and disadvantages exist for members of some racial and ethnic groups with regard to the SAT or ACT scores they need to have the same odds of admission as members of other groups.” Since Espenshade concludes that black applicants to selective universities receive a 450 point “boost” compared to otherwise similarly qualified Asian applicants, I’d say that Jaschik’s statement oozes with obfuscatory politically correct understatement. That same tone suffuses Jaschik’s long article last week on the recent charge of anti-Asian discrimination at Harvard and Princeton. Because affirmative action is grounded (notwithstanding all the transparent claptrap about “diversity”) in a desire to help minorities, evidence that it significantly harms an ethnic minority makes its academic supporters as uncomfortable as a skunk at a garden party. Since they can’t refute the evidence, they try to argue that it doesn’t mean what it obviously means. Perhaps the Asians, they insinuate, are overly sensitive, imagining discrimination where it doesn’t exist. Here’s how Jaschik frames the issue (emphasis added):
What does it say about college admissions that a group achieving considerable academic success believes it is being held to unfair standards? Is there really proof to back up the widespread perception of bias? Are those who are convinced of bias relying solely on certain numeric measures? Are colleges hiding behind codes (such as the desire for someone who is “well-rounded” or concerns about “grinds”) to discriminate against Asian applicants?
Real Bias or Just ‘Belief in Bias’?
Jaschik’s article is characterized by this trope of a “belief in bias.” A few examples:
– Admissions counselors and advocates for Asian-American students say that belief in bias is widespread — and that the belief alone should be cause for concern…. – David Hawkins, director of public policy at the National Association for College Admission Counseling, said “he is aware of (and concerned about) the way many applicants see this issue … ‘but I suspect it’s much more complicated.'” – “In some cases, colleges have adopted policies that some see as hurting Asian-American applicants — without necessarily violating the law.” – “Debates over the relative merits of standardized tests also tend to be viewed by many through their impact on different applicant groups.” – “Many advocates for Asian-American students believe that some elite college admissions officers use phrases like “well-rounded” to favor white applicants of lesser academic quality over Asian-American applicants.”
In addition to implying that the “belief” in discrimination reflects little more than overheated Asian-American imaginations, Jaschik’s article also argues through its quotations of various defenders of affirmative action — and, as we shall see, through misleading summarizing by Jaschik himself — that treating Asian-American applicants significantly worse than other applicants does not amount to discriminating against them and should not be used to discredit affirmative action. Robert Teranishi, associate professor of higher education at New York University and author of Asians in the Ivory Tower: Dilemmas of Racial Inequality in American Higher Education, is “worried about efforts to link alleged bias against Asian-American applicants to broader debates over affirmative action.” According to Teranishi, “many Asian-American students in the United States” — such as poor recent immigrants — “deserve and benefit from affirmative action.” Really? That sounds doubtful to me, but perhaps Prof. Teranishi’s book presents data on vasts numbers of Asian-American applicants who are given preferential treatment in admission. The most dramatic, and unconvincing, denials that the data of Prof. Espenshade and others demonstrating the significantly higher hurdles faced by Asian-Americans amounts to discrimination against them comes from … Prof. Espenshade himself, who combines the mistaken Asian “beliefs” discussed above with outright denials of discrimination. In an interview last week with Jaschik,
Espenshade said that “all other things equal, Asian-American students are at a disadvantage relative to white students, and at an even bigger disadvantage relative to black and Latino students.” But he was quick to add that “this doesn’t mean there is discrimination.”
He noted that the modeling he has done is based on quantifiable measures such as grades and test scores. “We don’t have access to all the information an admissions dean does,” he said. “We don’t have extracurriculars. We don’t have personal statements or guidance counselors’ recommendations. We’re missing some stuff.” Those who assume that average scores indicate bias may not understand the many factors that go into college admissions at elite private colleges, he said. “The fact that these institutions are looking for a multiplicity of talent is more understood in some communities than others,” he said. “There might be a tendency of many Asian-American students to think that academic credentials are going to carry not only the most weight, but all the weight, in who gets admitted, and that isn’t so.”
The Ever-Handy Excuse of ‘Soft Variables’
Prof. Espenshade has been running from the implications of his research findings for years, as I argued here on Minding The Campus nearly two years ago. In a 2009 interview, for example, he told the Daily Princetonian that he did not use the word “discrimination” in discussing his study because “he did not have access to what he called ‘soft variables,’ like extracurriculars and teacher recommendations.
“The data we had is only part of the data that admission deans have access to,” Espenshade said. “If we had access to the full range of info, it could put Asian candidates in a different light. This so-called ‘Asian disadvantage’ does not necessarily mean that Asian applicants are being discriminated against.”
Leaving aside the awkward assertion that Asians have “a tendency” to “think” or “assume” or “believe” things that are not true and “may not understand” the complexity of the admissions process that is “more understood” in other “communities,” Prof. Espenshade doesn’t seem to recognize the clear implication of his reference to “soft variables” to deny discrimination: if there’s no discrimination, it’s because blacks and Hispanics are so much better at writing personal statements and performing extracurricular activities and securing outstanding letters of recommendation that their superior performance in these areas, compared to the hapless Asians, balances out their deficits in grades and test scores. Prof. Espenshade leans over so far backwards in attempting to deny discrimination against Asians that he stumbles well past lame or silly into territory, as I wrote on this site back in 2010, that “is almost humorously dumb, and offensive.”
The only person in Inside Higher Ed editor Scott Jaschik’s article who tries even harder than Prof. Espenshade to escape to the implications of Prof. Espenshade’s data is … Scott Jaschik. Referring to Prof. Espenshade’s book, Jaschik writes that “Asian-American applicants need SAT scores of about 140 points higher than students from other groups with equivalent academic qualifications to get admitted to competitive private institutions.” But that’s not at all what’s in Prof. Espenshade’s book or even what Prof. Espenshade wrote on Inside Higher Ed back in 2009. As we saw above, Espenshade wrote there that Asians must score 140 higher on the SAT than similarly qualified whites, not “students from other groups,” and that they must score 450 points higher than similarly qualified blacks.
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Apple buying Tesla? A 'poor idea,' says Warren Buffett
When Warren Buffett talks, everybody listens. And one person who might want to listen closely is Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook.
During an interview with Fox Business Network on Friday, Buffett said that if there is something Apple should definitely not do, it is invest in Tesla. Buffett called the prospect of Apple investing in, or buying up Tesla a "very poor idea," mainly because of the nature of the automotive industry, which Apple has never had any involvement in.
"It's not an easy business," Buffett said. "You can win in auto one year and lose the next. You've got a dozen big companies out there with resources. They're going to keep coming. They're going to copy what you do."
After Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk's cancelled his plans to try and take the electric carmaker private, questions immediately emerged about where the company could go next, and if that direction might take it toward Apple. There has been on-and-off speculation that Apple might want to acquire Tesla, in part because with its $244 billion in cash on hand, Apple is one of the few companies that could buy Tesla outright and feel almost no impact on its balance sheet.
Also, Apple has been said to be exploring self-driving car technology for some time, and in August, re-hired Doug Field, a former Apple hardware engineering executive who had joined Tesla two years ago, to help with its autonomous-driving technology efforts.
Apple has been one of Buffett's favorite companies of late. The Berkshire Hathaway chief executive owns about $56 billion worth of Apple stock, which lends an extra bit of credence to his opinions about what the company should do with its huge cash pile.
However, any Tesla sale to Apple would probably be long shot. Tesla's current market capitalization gives it a value on Wall Street of almost $52 billion, and Apple doesn't have a history of doing multi-billion dollar acquisitions. The most Apple has ever paid for any company was $3 billion, when it bought Beats Electronics in 2014.
For its part, Apple has always remained mum about any thoughts it might have about making Tesla part of its ecosystem.
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And, what was done with them subsequently?
TACA Flight 110 made a deadstick landing on a grass levee. Engines got replaced and it took off using a nearby NASA facility.
An Ex-Interflug Ilyushin Il-62 was landed on the 900 m runway of Stölln/Rhinow airport (EDOR) in the German countryside in 1989 to be turned into a tourist attraction. Here is a short video of the event. As can be witnessed from the clouds of dirt, the pilot Heinz-Dieter Kallbach wasn't too concerned about using reverse thrust - the engines were not meant to run ever again.
If the Dornier Wal counts as a large aeroplane (it certainly did in its time), the two Amundsen airplanes N-24 and N-25 qualify also, one even twice: Both were used in 1925 for an attempt to reach the north pole by air but had to make an emergency landing on ice near the 88th parallel. Since N-24 had suffered damage during take-off (it had sprung a leak), it was left on the ice when Amundsen and his crew flew back with N-25 after having built an emergency runway in weeks of hard work in which they moved an estimated amount of 500 tons of snow. N-25 went on to make a historic East-West atlantic crossing in 1930 and was again landed successfully in a location from where it could not take off in 1932 - this time on the snowy banks of Isar river in Munich in order to be put on display in a museum (picture source).
Another memorable example is the Spantax pilot Rodolfo Bay who in 1967 mistook the Finkenwerder airport for Hamburg Fuhlsbüttel airport. He landed his Convair Coronado 990 on a runway (1360 m) which was technically too short for the landing (1650 m according to the flight manual). He even managed to fly the empty bird to Fuhlsbüttel - again with less runway than technically required.
An Aerolineas Argentinas' Boeing 737-200 was hijacked by terrorists in 1975 and made to land in a farm. The government took 10 days to unstuck the aircraft from the mud and to move and install a makeshift aluminum runway (a mesh-like thing that was usually used for ice operations) and take-off at less than minimum weight.
The first officer was a glider pilot (I knew him personally, although we never spoke about this episode), so he was used to landing on random fields. A bit different than with a glider, though!
A B52 is pretty big right?
When a B52 was acquired by the Imperial War Museum, Duxford (a former second world war airbase now museum with a 1500m runway). They had to use chutes and a few practice flybys before landing. It's now on permanent display.
They had to do the same with a Concorde I believe!
A war-surplus B-17, named "Lacey Lady", was landed on an Oregon highway to be converted into a roadside restaurant and fuel station. I suppose it could have taken off from there again, if anyone had been suitably inclined…
There have also been several incidents where an airliner made an emergency landing on runways or fields that were below normal minimum standards, but by careful management of takeoff weight and other risk factors, was successfully flown out again. Notable examples include TACA Flight 110 and the wrong-airport landing of the Dreamlifter at Jabara.
The Alraigo Incidenthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alraigo_incident
Harrier had to land on a container ship after running out of fuel.
Could potentially have flown it off if refueled and re-watered (for engine cooling in VTOL) but would also have had to be recovered to a suitable position as it slid and landed on top of a van.
Ship ended up sailing into harbour with the jet still on board.
Qantas landed 747 for a museum on a 1800x30m runway. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-03-08/qantas-jumbo-arrives-at-wollongong/6288748
KLM flew a Fokker 70 to Lelystad (EHLE) airport to become part of the museum collection there. It wasn't legal to take off from there, though it probably could have managed (business jets use the field at times).
They for a while considered flying a 747 there to the same museum but this was not done because the runway wasn't strong enough to take the aircraft's weight. It could have landed within the runway length (damaging the runway in the process), but could never have taken off again. In the end the 747 was dismantled and transported on barges and trucks, then reassembled at the museum where it still stands today (and can be rented out as a venue for receptions).
A Boeing 727-100 was landed at Meigs Field in Chicago (runway length 1,189 m) in 1992. It was then loaded onto a barge and (eventually) installed as an exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry, where it remains to this day.
It is not clear whether the 727-100 could have taken off again from this runway. In one of the news interviews linked above, the pilot who landed the plane jokes that if he had to try it, he'd want to chain the airplane down at one end of the runway, run up to full power, and then cut the chain.
Boeing 747 G-BDXJ (wikipedia link) landed in Dunsfold Airfield on 25 May 2005. Dunsfold runway is listed as 5,496ft (1,675m). I suppose it may be feasible to take off on that runway, but that wouldn't be easy. That 747 was never intended to fly again anyway.
How large is "large"?
I grew up just south of E.W. "Cotton" Woods Airport, a 2400' runway in Columbia, MO. My father told me some time in the 1970s that a jet-powered aircraft (I remember him saying a Learjet, though that could have been him using the name generically) had made an accidental or emergency landing at the airport, and needed to be hauled out on a flatbed after having the wings removed.
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Mothers' Child-Rearing Styles And Daughters' Dependency: An Examination Of Restrictive And Democratic Methods
Date of Award
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Jerome B. Dusek
Personality and Social Contexts
This study utilized methodology which incorporated both questionnaire and observational techniques in an effort to assess the differing interaction styles of "restrictive" and "democratic" mothers and their kindergarten-age daughters. The interaction styles of the mothers and daughters were observed in an experimental play room setting in which each mother-daughter pair completed a series of problem-solving tasks. Using 3 judges, mothers were rated according to their independence-encouraging and dependence-encouraging behaviors and their daughters with respect to independent and dependent behavior.
From several kindergarten classes in an urban school district, 44 mothers elected to complete the Parent as Educator Interview (Schaefer & Edgerton, 1976). The results from these self-reports were used to classify 22 mothers as either "democratic" or "restrictive" in their child-rearing attitudes. Subsequently, these mothers and their daughters participated in the observational phase of the study. The subjects were asked to complete a series of puzzles under differing experimental conditions in which (1) the actual difficulty of the tasks was altered and (2) parental expectations toward the task difficulty were changed. The latter treatment conditions all contained challenging tasks of equivalent difficulty; however, mothers were given prior instructions that led them to expect either easy or difficult tasks.
It was found that restrictive mothers exhibited significantly more dependence-encouraging behavior than democratic mothers in all treatment conditions. While democratic mothers encouraged independent behavior more than dependent behavior, the reverse was true for restrictive mothers. Daughters of restrictive mothers displayed significantly more dependent behavior than their counterparts. No significant differences were found between parent-types with respect to independence-encouraging behavior nor between their daughters' levels of independent behavior.
Additional results indicated that overall maternal dependence-encouraging behavior was greater when mothers expected difficult tasks. With regard to parent-type, restrictive mothers' displayed more dependent-encouragement when they expected difficult tasks; however, democratic mothers displayed no such variation. . . . (Author's abstract exceeds stipulated maximum length. Discontinued here with permission of school.) UMI
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This set weighs almost 21 pounds. The ornately tooled leather bindings stand 15 inches high. The steel engravings are fabulously rich, even after 130 years. What were they thinking, those late Victorians who produced this edition of The New Gallery of British Art
Art education for the children must have been on their minds. The people who had the money to spend on this set most likely lived in a house large enough to have a library; these are not studio apartment or loft-sized books. The text accompanying the engravings is mostly composed of light, easy-to-understand art criticism focusing on composition. There are no Post-Modern Expressionist puzzles here.
"British Art," of course, means the Royal Academy of Arts. Academy members are diligently represented in these volumes, which include engravings after Gainsborough, Reynolds, and Landseer. The Royal Academy has dominated the British art world since its inception in 1768. Here's a look at the annual Exhibition at the Royal Academy in the early 1800s.
This set might have also been used to teach the children history. For example, a discussion about the engraving The Last Toilet of Charlotte Corday could have inspired further reading about the French Revolution, despots, the achievements of constitutional monarchy, and the dermatitis herpetiformis suffered by Marat.
Of course, the best view of the British art world is given by my favorite (fictional) British artist, Gully Jimson, in The Horse's Mouth. His attitude toward the Academy was forged early in his life, as he watched his father, a Royal Academy painter, slip further and further into obscurity and poverty as tastes in art changed.
Books like The New Gallery of British Art just aren't made anymore. Steel engravings are an art form of the past. Intricately tooled morocco bindings are no longer produced. Even Taschen, that maverick of late-20th-century publishing, cannot match the quality of this late Victorian set.
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Elk City Historic District
Map of Elk City Historic District
Backstory and Context
The Elk City Historic District consists of the remaining portions of the old business district of Elk City. The area was bought and promoted by John Brisbane Walker and was unofficially called the “West End Extension.” Several bridges spanning Elk River eventually linked Elk City with the City of Charleston. Since the mid-20th century the area has been known as the West Side.
The historic district contains mostly late 19th and early 20th century commercial buildings, concentrated along West Washington Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to Ohio Avenue. The district also contains some residential homes, as well as larger commercial buildings. Elk City Historic District was significant from 1893 to 1958, according to the form submitted for its entry into the National Register of Historic Places. It was a commercial center and still stands as a key component to the revitalization of Charleston’s West Side. It consists of 13 acres and 36 contributing structures. It is associated with the growth and development of Charleston's commercial neighborhoods, and it recognized by the National Register as significant for its growth through commercial endeavors. | <urn:uuid:b2c0883a-85c6-4a53-9a74-ed3ffe24ad48> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://theclio.com/entry/22824 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571210.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810191850-20220810221850-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.973119 | 252 | 2.625 | 3 |
Anarchy in Bengal
Intra-Left bandh marks the final unravelling of “Brand Buddha”
First published in The Sunday Statesman, 10 February 2008, Editorial Page Special Article http://www.thestatesman.net
Once upon a time, not very long ago, there was something called “Brand Buddha”. The basic idea was that the CPI-M had quietly reformed itself, passing the baton from old unreconstructed communists like Jyoti Basu and Harkishan Surjeet to a new generation of pragmatists and modernists represented by Prakash Karat’s JNU coterie at the national level and the smartly dressed bhadralok persona of Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee in Kolkata itself.
Big businessmen and their foreign collaborators were no longer the “comprador bourgeoisie” but rather were allies to whom government subsidies and concessions, especially land, would be and should be granted. The “investment climate” and “work culture” under a CPI-M government would be among the best in India. High employment levels would be the hoped-for result, especially employment for those associated positively with the CPI-M and its friends. The usual set of academics, journalists, film and TV actors, dancers, sportsmen, singers, NRIs etc who were directly or indirectly recipients of the largesse of the West Bengal Government helped to contribute to the idea that a viable political brand had been identified and it represented the unique way forward for the State. “You are either with us or against us” has always been the brief philosophy of communist and fascist parties around the world ~ joining up with Brand Buddha meant you were part of the bandwagon of progress, if you did not join up you would be left behind. (No one thought Brand Buddha could be or would come to be actively opposed.)
At the national level, the old Indira Gandhi-Communist alliance was restored by way of a new one led by Sonia Gandhi. Jyoti Basu had frankly described Sonia as “a housewife” but now that the housewife was running the country and needed the Communists’ help in doing so, the opportunity was not to be missed to extract whatever price was possible. The main broker between 10 Janpath and West Bengal’s Communists was Pranab Mukherjee who was most familiar with the old Indira-style of opportunistic Indian politics, and who was given the mandate of appeasing the Communists with whatever they needed while also being the pointman to make a phone call to his friend Buddhadeb to see to it, e.g., that the CPI-M like everyone else enjoyed the American and Indian air force show at Kalaikunda.
The “enemy” (for, after all, every unholy alliance must have an identifiable enemy) was the wicked old BJP. Everyone from Sonia Gandhi via Pranab Mukherjee to Jyoti Basu would voice the fear that if they did not join hands in socialist secularist unity, the BJP Boogeyman was destined to return to power. And of course the BJP did nothing and had little positive in its record to dissipate those fears. It was indeed filled with old men and it had indeed behaved wickedly while in power. From negligence in the Graham Staines murder in Orissa to the pogrom in Gujarat, there was little to suggest the BJP’s leadership had any clear ideas or principles about right and wrong governance. In office from 1998-2004, its macroeconomic record was woeful, mainly because it knew no better than maintain the same economic bureaucrats as its predecessors, and allow its finance and other economic ministers to be wholly manipulated by big business lobbies. Now when those bureaucrats and big business lobbies created, endorsed and marketed Brand Buddha itself, the BJP found it had been successfully finessed and could hardly speak a word in opposition. If the BJP thinks it can win in 2009 by its discredited leaders merely recycling anti-Muslim or anti-Christian formulae as before, it may be in for a surprise and a disappointment.
Brand Buddha reached its pinnacle when Sonia Gandhi’s Prime Minister endorsed it personally at a big business meeting in Kolkata on 12 January 2005. But the contradiction involved in Sonia Gandhi then giving merely a perfunctory speech on behalf of the West Bengal Congress in the 2006 election campaign could not be covered up and did not escape the notice of her local partymen.
Brand Buddha started to unravel when Mamata Banerjee realized that all the CPI-M really had was a brand being marketed, not something based on any new and fresh political and economic reality. Mamata has never accepted Sonia’s right to lead the Congress which is what had led to the Trinamul breaking away ~ at the same time, even when she was allied to the BJP, no one could accuse her of being anti-Muslim or anything but secular in her political identity. Her three-week long fast over Singur blocked Metro Channel and riveted the country’s political attention while TV broadcasts of the police-behaviour at Singur acted as a signal to the people of Nandigram to prepare for the same or worse.
The fact the Nandigram peasants who feared losing their land were mostly Muslim caused the central Sonia-Pranab-Buddhadeb myth to explode that only they stood to protect Muslims from the BJP. Once that myth had exploded, the fact the emperor was naked came to be seen by all. There never had been a viable political or economic product behind the brand that was being so heavily advertised and endorsed. If Buddhadeb and his party had been genuinely confident of possessing a constructive new economic policy for West Bengal, they should have transparently and honestly discussed it in detail and gone to the people to ask for a mandate on it before the 2006 elections.
Or when the issue boiled over and Mamata went on her fast at the end of 2006, Buddhadeb could have dissolved the Assembly and gone for fresh elections asking for a specific mandate from Bengal’s voters. Instead, the Chief Minister or his senior ministers not once found the need or courage to address all of West Bengal’s people on television even though the State came to be rocked by violence, mayhem and tragedy – hardly a climate for investment and new employment.
2007 saw the CPI-M and its New Delhi Congress friends being revealed to be bunglers, who could not cope with things as small as Rizwanur’s love-marriage or Taslima’s writings except with heavy-handed repression. The CPI-M’s own unions had crippled their own Government and the State before with bandhs, but not until the Cooch Behar firings has the anarchy become complete. The Forward Bloc protesters were, after all, merely asking for implementation of Sonia Gandhi’s favourite scheme of rural employment guarantees! Anarchy is the absence of government and when a government is so divided that its members cannot decide if they are the government or the opposition, it has to be said there is an absence of government.
Recovery requires candour which in turn requires honesty and introspection, all of which may be qualities too difficult to find. What Brand Buddha could have and should have been about is this: the CPI-M cutting waste, fraud and abuse of publicly owned resources from all the organs, departments and projects of the West Bengal Government that they have controlled for decades, and drastically improving the productivity of all those receiving State government wages or contracts. Real governance does not require any phony advertising because success advertises itself. | <urn:uuid:0f7ff14f-e5bf-4954-a29a-473fae627a64> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://independentindian.com/2008/02/10/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570977.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809124724-20220809154724-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.974959 | 1,585 | 1.765625 | 2 |
Montefollonico (576m above sea level) is a small medieval village whose raison d'être is found in the past rivalries between the republics of Siena and Florence; in fact the village was born as a Sienese fortress, against the "Florentine" Montepulciano.
The first evidence of the area being inhabited dates as far back the Neanderthal man (approx. 60,000 years ago) with the Lithic tools found in the area of "Il Tondo" (now the public garden). In the following centuries we have accounts of a territorial dispute in the year 715 for the ownership of the church Pieve di San Valentino.
The history of the village as such began in the XIIIth century with the foundation of the church Pieve di S. Leonardo by the Cistercian monks from the monastery nearby, who by dedicating themselves to fulling wool gave the village its name Mons a Fullonica. After various events Montefollonico was incorporated into the Tuscan Grand Duchy in 1555. | <urn:uuid:43e4e0a3-6830-47db-8b31-5173680b3100> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://chianciano.info/en/montefollonico.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571210.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810191850-20220810221850-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.968019 | 226 | 2.8125 | 3 |
An Unsparing Look At A Writer Named Coetzee
A lot of smoke and mirrors cloud the reader's view as J.M. Coetzee's new novel, Summertime, begins. Questions of identity and the relation of the writer's life to his work come under scrutiny. The major premise of the plot is that a much-lauded South African novelist — named John Coetzee — has died, and there's a biographer going around interviewing people, mostly alert and sensitive women, about his life before his great literary success.
The results of these interviews make up most of this intriguingly designed novel. Coetzee was a learned but restrained fellow, as many of the interviewees (old girlfriends, some family members) testify. He was also standoffish, with little social sense, but he spoke and wrote good English. Alas, a bad lover, one of them puts in. Though as his Afrikaner cousin Margot points out in her emotional session, his concern for his ailing father shows through. As does his love of the South African outback.
Toward the end, the biographer pushes one of his former lovers, a French academic who was his colleague at university, to make an assessment of Coetzee's work. "In general," she says, "his work lacks ambition. The control of the elements is too tight. Nowhere do you get a feeling of a writer deforming his medium in order to say what has never been said before, which is to me the mark of great writing."
"Too cool, too neat," she goes on. "Too easy. Too lacking in passion ..." Well, not in this new book, with its candor and frank design, and intricate passions on display.
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Creating a Shared Vision for Your Team Increases Engagement
Whether your team is working virtually, or in person, creating cohesion and inspiring others is more important for leaders than ever before. One of the key practice areas effective leaders demonstrate is to Inspire a Shared Vision.
Inspiring a shared vision helps employees engage in and see a deeper meaning in their daily work, instead of feeling as if they are performing routine tasks that don’t contribute to the bigger picture.
In The Leadership Challenge, authors Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner have shown how leaders can practice leadership behaviors (called The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership®) to be more successful, improve employee engagement, and increase their organization’s financial performance.
With 35 years of research, Kouzes and Posner have concluded that looking into the past is important to help us identify why we care about certain things and understand why making things better in the future is vital for success. By studying and understanding the past, we are better able to imagine a vision for the future and inspire others to find their roles in creating this future.
Two basic aspects of how leaders can Inspire a Shared Vision:
- Define your vision of the future: Achieve clarity around your ideal future so you can better explain it to others
- Bring others along by working toward a shared vision: Understand others’ aspirations for the future and how enlisting in your vision can help them achieve those aspirations
4 Tips to Inspire a Shared VisionConsider these tips, along with quotes from Kouzes and Posner to help guide your vision:
- Like many others, you may have shifted to working on a virtual team, and now may be ready to shift back again. How has the nature of your work changed, and how have your employees? Schedule time for yourself to think about the past and the present and how both inform the future you hope to see for your organization: "Leaders envision the future by imagining exciting and ennobling possibilities. You need to have an appreciation for the past and a clear image of what the results should look like even before starting any project, much as an architect draws a blueprint, or an engineer builds a model..."*
- On your next 1:1 or online meeting, ask others about their aspirations and goals for the future and how they see themselves fitting into the greater organizational picture. How has that changed for them through the pandemic? "Innovation comes more from listening than from telling, and from constantly looking outside of yourself and your organization for new and innovative products, processes, and services. You need to search for opportunities by seizing the initiative and by looking outward for innovative ways to improve."*
- Show others how a shared vision for the team can help them achieve their long-term aspirations: "You can't command commitment; you have to inspire it. You have to enlist others in a common vision by appealing to shared aspirations."*
- Regularly check in and speak with others about progress toward the team’s vision of the future: "Call it what you will - vision, purpose, mission, legacy, dream, aspiration, calling, or personal agenda - the intent is the same. If you are going to be an exemplary leader, you have to be able to imagine a positive future."*
To understand how often and how well you are inspiring a shared vision, it’s also important to reflect regularly.
Questions to ask yourself - and your team - as you improve on Inspire a Shared Vision:
- Where do I see myself in 10 years?
- How do I talk about my vision for the future?
- What big-picture goals do I see for the team’s future?
- Do I show others where they fit in this vision of the future?
- Do I make others part of this shared future?
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Testosterone. It’s one of the key hormones that drive some masculine behaviors, such as sex drive and libido. What many don’t realize is that testosterone plays a key role in many other factors—muscle tone, belly fat, energy and motivation levels, and sleep. For the last 60 years, testosterone levels have been decreasing for men of all ages, and now many men are now seeking help for low testosterone (or low T).
Most men hold a lot of shame when it comes to low testosterone levels as if they have to check their man-card at the door when this topic is brought up. For most men, sexuality and virility are deeply intertwined and any hint of dysfunction or waning testosterone levels is frightening and embarrassing. Many times, it leads to a diminished sense of self-worth and low self-confidence.
In this episode, Kim is joined by a natural health physician and chiropractor, Dr. Adam Brockman. Dr. Brockman de-mystifies the idea of “being a man,” while helping us understand that low T is much more than low sex drive and libido. He explains the reasons for low T and how men experiencing this are far from alone in their struggles. Dr. Brockman provides both natural and scientific ways to increase wellness and vitality.
Kim and Dr. Brockman dig into the benefits of having optimal testosterone levels and how it begins with a simple blood test. They also get into brass tacks advice on what you can do to raise your T levels naturally and when you should visit a doctor for testosterone replacement therapy.
What You’ll Learn From This Episode
- What testosterone really is and how it functions in the body.
- Why testosterone steadily decreases with age.
- Common symptoms of low testosterone and the impacts of low T as men age.
- Demystifying men, sex, and testosterone.
- What causes erectile dysfunction in men as early as their 20’s.
- How to increase testosterone levels through natural supplements, and other options if supplements aren’t enough.
- The various benefits of optimal testosterone levels.
- What you can do as a significant other to support your man.
“It’s normal for testosterone levels to begin to decrease as men age. There is nothing wrong with them.” – Dr. Adam Brockman
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Dr. Brockman’s Toll Free Line: 877-927-1001
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About Dr. Brockman
Dr. Adam Brockman, DC ND, is a natural health physician and chiropractor. He is the founder and CEO of Complete Wellness, INC., a National Best and Brightest in Wellness company three years in a row, with multidisciplinary clinics in Kentucky, Indiana, and Florida.
Dr. Brockman has invented or developed over 25 natural health products that have won national gold medals. His online store donates a portion of every sale to impoverished areas of the U.S. and other countries working to improve nutritional deficiencies in those areas. He has developed protocols in the fast-growing field of regenerative medicine, which includes treatments such as stem cell therapy.
He has spoken at national and state conferences for natural health providers and chiropractors. He is the Vice President of the Kentucky Chiropractic Society. In his spare time, he enjoys coaching his kids, outdoor activities, and being around family, which includes Megan (a nurse practitioner at Complete Wellness) and their five (soon-to-be six) kids.
Kim Strobel is Chief Happiness Officer at Kim Strobel Live Events and Retreats. She is a teacher, consultant, motivational speaker, happiness coach, and a mission-minded person whose passion helps others overcome their fears and discover their joy!
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Kim Strobel 00:04
Hello, everyone and welcome to today's show. Today I want to welcome Dr. Adam Brockman DC indie. He is a natural health physician and chiropractor. He is the founder and CEO of complete wellness Inc, which is a national best and brightest in wellness companies for three years in a row with multidisciplinary clinics in Kentucky, Indiana and Florida. Dr. Brockman has invented or developed over 25 natural health products that have won national gold medals. His online store donates a portion of every sale to impoverished areas of the US and other countries working to improve nutritional deficiencies in those areas. He has developed protocols in the fast growing field of Regenerative Medicine, which includes treatments such as stem cell therapy. He has spoken at national and state conferences for natural health providers and chiropractors and is the vice president of the Kentucky chiropractic society. In his spare time, he enjoys coaching his kids, outdoor activities and being surrounded with family which includes Megan, a nurse practitioner at complete wellness, and their five soon to be six kids. Welcome to the show, Dr. Brockman. I'm really happy to have you here, Dr. Brockman. Just so you know, you are only the second man ever to be on the she finds joy podcast. How does that make you feel?
Adam Brockman 01:46
It makes me feel great. Thank you for having me. You're not upset that you didn't get the number one spot? Are you? No, no. I'm with as many kids as I have. I'm used to being a
pain in the rear. Yeah, yeah. As you guys heard in the bio, Adam and Megan have five children with one in the oven due in June. And for our three boys, two girls, and we don't know what number six is, do we know it's gonna be a surprise.
Kim Strobel 02:18
You're looking at mega, it's hard to believe there's anything inside that belly of hers. She's just a little bitty round basketball. And I just saw yesterday, some pictures posted on Facebook. And she's absolutely beautiful. pregnant. just stunning.
Thank you. Thank you.
Kim Strobel 02:35
So we are interestingly enough, we are going to be talking about men's health, and testosterone and sex. And just the word sex in the title, just so you know is going to get a lot of people listening to this episode.
Adam Brockman 02:53
Kim Strobel 02:55
I know how to play my cards, right? Yeah, for those of you who are listening, you're gonna want to go back and actually check out way early on, we had Episode 22 with sex coach Daniel Daniel savory. And the title of that podcast episode was women, sex and pleasure. And she had an excellent episode, she studies the neuroscience of the brain, and she helps women really step into their bodies and not be afraid to receive pleasure. And she's just fantastic. So I feel like you're going to somewhat give us like the men's version now of that. And I know we have a lot of women who listened to this podcast, and sometimes I feel like I should have renamed it because it's called she finds joy, which is true about me. But I feel
like so many of the topics that we discuss on here are also really relevant to men. So ladies, if you are listening in you're going to want your man to listen to this episode. Are you ready for this? Dr. Brockman?
Adam Brockman 03:58
I guess you may you may teach me.
Kim Strobel 04:02
I just very well may. I feel so funny calling you Dr. Brockman. Because Dr. Brockman and I go way back, he's my chiropractor. And as most of you know, I run about 40 miles a week. I sometimes feel like I have a weekly appointment with you. And I somewhat feel I'm not somebody who whines but whenever he wants to know what's what, when you want to know what's wrong with my body, I'm like, well, this week, it's my shoulder and my hip and my feet still hurt. And so I feel like it's always some ailment. But what I really love about you is that your mission is really this idea of holistic health, isn't it? Absolutely. And I want you to explain that because you come at it at such a very unique perspective. And I think before we maybe I want to back up even one question before that. What I don't understand like, what exactly are you doing as a chiropractor like what is that chiropractic? What is that all
Adam Brockman 04:54
about? Well, I feel like we're kind of changing a little bit of the healthcare model and So what I consider what we're doing is we're taking the best of natural health and medicine and combining it with some of traditional medicine aspects. And so, of course, we're going to work on you when you come in with pain. But we're also going to we have a You and I have conversations about just health in general. And that's, and that's really what, what I like to address. So obviously, I want to dress your pain. But when you come in, I also wanted to see, hey, how can we make your life, your lifestyle better, you know, better fit for what, what you're trying to accomplish goals in life even?
Kim Strobel 05:37
Yeah, I like that. And I feel that very much that it's not, I'm just not just in there. So you can crack my back and get my hip worked out. But I know like, sometimes I've said to you, I have a sugar addiction. And you'll recommend supplements or different things that I can take that I know, you know, your own supplements are ones that that you've made, you've created the compound for you feel very strongly about the the natural ingredients that you're using in that. And so I do feel very much like it is this holistic health model. And I know how very important that is to you.
Adam Brockman 06:12
Yeah, yeah. And I think in really building on that, you know, adding in what I consider, again, the best of both worlds, so so we have what we can do three steps in the right direction with natural health, and maybe one or two of these things that we add in with modern medicine. You're getting, you're getting everything that you need. And, and hopefully that just improves your health that much more. Yeah,
Kim Strobel 06:37
I love that. Absolutely. Well, let's get to the good stuff, shall we?
Kim Strobel 06:44
I want to know, okay, so this is a topic that's really important to me, because I see this happening. Of course, I've talked to a lot of women who kind of open up to me about things. And one of the things that I am consistently shocked about is the lack of sex in
relationships. And I mean, this starts as early as in their 30s, in their 40s, of course, in their 50s. You know, I know people in couples who are like, Oh, you know, we're 48 years old, and we have sex, like once every six months, or even this idea of just understanding that there are certain things that are happening, of course, both to a female's libido, and we have all kinds of different sex drives and all of that, but the same thing is happening for males. But what I find is that it's really difficult, because it's almost like it's not, it's not a societal thing that is acceptable for a man to have a low sex drive.
Adam Brockman 07:57
Yeah, absolutely. And I think I think a lot of, well, let's just be honest, our age range is what puts us into that, whether it's we have a number of different things going on in our lives, or that just gets put on the on the back burner, but, but a big component of overall health is that component, your connection with your significant other or your spouse, and, and so we're if we're missing some of that component, then a lot of other relationship, things can can go downhill as well. And so I think that the biggest biggest thing we can talk about with, you know, just a lot of the topic we're going to discuss is different things to do with testosterone. So as we as we age, as males, it's natural for our testosterone levels to go down, and in turn, our estrogen levels actually go up. And so, so those are going to be a couple of things that we need to figure out how we're gonna balance those out. And
Kim Strobel 08:56
yeah, let's now break that down for us. So tell us exactly what testosterone is because I know you're so well versed in it, but many of us are going Okay, tell me what the difference is between testosterone and estrogen like, what what is testosterone? And what does it do? Like do males and females both have testosterone? Right?
Adam Brockman 09:16
Yeah, absolutely. And, and the well to break it down in simple terms, testosterone is the male hormone and estrogen is the female hormone. Of course, of course, what we're trying to do is we're trying to get this synergy between both of them, that is the right mix, if we're male, or if we're female. So, so on average, males should have at least 20 times the testosterone levels as a female. But as we age that those are going to get to may get off balance there. And so when we what happens when we get this low testosterone or a common term that that is thrown around is low tea. That's the That's going to decrease males, sperm count their bone in their muscle mass, it's going to it's going to increase their body fat. And then of course, the the talking about this topic with with sex, it's the erectile dysfunction happens. So have you know that the common term for that is EDI, and, and those are things that, that we want to try to try to see how we're going to balance that out and avoid as we get older, because we know that those hormone levels are going to change.
Kim Strobel 10:32
Yes. And so just to summarize, when a person who identifies as a male is maybe seeing some significant changes. So testosterone is not just about sex drive libido, or, you know, being able to get an erection it is all of those things, but it's also an increase in like, belly fat it is. You don't create your muscles, you can't your muscles start to deteriorate, like high stress levels, low energy levels, poor sleeping patterns. And so I feel like there's a stigma around like, well, I don't want to talk about testosterone, because, you know, I'm a man, and you know, men are supposed to want it all the time. And so if they don't, then there's like, this shame around it, right? There's intense shame around like, okay, I don't really have the desire, or I can't get an erection. And that feels very personal, both personal to a man, what would you say to them? Dr. Brock, thanks. I know, we're gonna have men listening to this and being like, yeah, I feel a lot of shame around that. Yeah,
Adam Brockman 11:42
it is, it is completely, it's completely fine. This is a normal thing that does happen, it's gonna happen to all of us, just as we know, as we age, you know, we are going to decrease our muscle mass and, and we're going to decrease our energy levels, these are all natural things that happen. So there's no shame in having low testosterone. But what we want to do is, so we do have the things that are important for our overall health, like, like the sex drive, we want to make sure how do we how do we change these or get them back in, in more of a, you know, maybe when we were in our 20s, or 30s, it's the balance, it's going to be again, it's going to be that synergy. Where are we at is our testosterone has it as a decrease enough, or estrogen levels are actually maybe getting close to or above our testosterone levels. And that's, and that's where the where the key lies with with that, where our loves that. So a lot of times what we do, obviously, we're going to do a, you know, kind of intake or exam, but we're also going to do some blood work on on these patients. So we're going to find out what their total testosterone is. And in turn, we're also going to find out what their estrogen levels are. And this happens with a simple blood test.
Kim Strobel 12:58
Yes, you know, here's what I think too. This is so unbelievably common, I should have pulled the research before this episode, like how but the thing is, is that men do not talk about this, you know, as women, we get together for our little hidden things. And we're like, so how much sex are you having? Right? Like we do this as women, but like, I don't think men are so open about that, especially with each other. So I think a lot of men like it is not abnormal, because you and I were talking about this. And in the How did it somehow it came up the other day, actually, when when I was in there for a visit. And when we were talking about I can't remember exactly how it came up. But we were talking about testosterone, we were talking about all of the effects and that many men are suffering from this, but they feel so much shame and they feel like they're alone. And you were saying that Oh, that's how it was Megan, who's a nurse practitioner. You said she she sees so many people, so many men for testosterone deficiencies and I was kind of like, really Tell me more. And so I was like, okay, so men are starting to see, hey, I do need to get help with this. Just like if I have diabetes, I'm going to take my insulin. If I have an anxiety disorder, like I do, I'm going to take my Zoloft every day. So it's just another thing that naturally happens to men as they age but because we haven't really talked about it, we can feel their men can feel very alone in this area not knowing that many people they're around daily or having these exact same issues.
Adam Brockman 14:40
Yeah, and we and we know men, men, when we get together, we're very macho. And so what we're going to say is Yeah, we were if we're talking about sex, we're gonna say Oh, yeah, we it's it's it's all the time and it doesn't matter whatever. Whatever age it's at. We're gonna do that. Yeah. So so so that that is one of the things is a lot of men even If it is something that's going on with them, they're not they're not going to admit it. It's, you know, maybe them in their, in their significant other are the only ones that that no, this is this is happening. So so that's where the support system comes also as a as the female or the significant other is it's like, okay, let's let's get this check out, we, you know, this needs to be something that is that, that we need more of in our relationship. So, so let's, let's figure it out. And and that's where, you know, in in, let's be honest, women are more in tune to what is going on with their bodies, you know, you know, basically the, the wheels have to be fallen off a lot of times before, before I see men in the office just for a variety of different things. So women are a little bit more in tune. But now I will say this, women also have let's just let's just be out, right, they have a they have a they do have a high pick higher pain tolerance. So So not only are they in tune, but they but you know, we're talking about different different aspects of health all the way around. The big thing with, with with men, we just need to realize, maybe Hey, something's not where it needs to be. Let's just let's just go get a check out and say it doesn't it doesn't take anything. If everything looks good there, then as far as what we do, it might be something like, Hey, why don't we cover the bases with a sample multivitamin? And, and whether their testosterone is where it needs to be or not some of those Can, can fill in the gaps as well.
Kim Strobel 16:29
Yeah, it's really about it's not, it's not anything personal about them. It's simply how the body works. And I know you said that you see people in there, did you say in their 20s or 30s, that that are already having erectile dysfunction issues,
Adam Brockman 16:47
yet more and more probably on the on the low t side of things, low testosterone levels, you know, again, and that may be something their estrogen may be a little bit higher their testosterone may be, what may be where it needs to be, but their estrogen is higher. So again, we're talking about how do we how do we balance that out where our normal
testosterone levels are with the with the SVT model? So we don't have some of those issues. But But yeah, there's, you know, there's 20 and 30 year olds that are already suffering from media out there.
Kim Strobel 17:15
Yeah. And I was just quoting too much to my almost 21 year olds. He was he was not in support of this conversation recently. But I always talk sex to our son, and my son and his guy friends when they're over here. I'm like, somebody's got to be in their ear. Right? Like, we were gonna talk about this. Right? Yeah. So Spencer, just he gets like the whole cone of shame. He tells me later, like, why did you do that? Why? Why do you and I'm like, Listen, somebody has to tell you, but I was telling those boys because porn? Well, first of all, we know porn is a major issue, not just in teens, not just in 20s. I mean, my I have a friend who is in a church support group. And he says, Kim, I'm surrounded by some of the best men they are. They are like CEOs and CFOs. And very successful. And they have beautiful wives and beautiful children, and they love their families. They love their spouses, but they are addicted to porn, and it is ruining their lives. And we know that especially like, you know, teenagers, it's not like, Oh, I hope I find my dad's Playboy magazine under the bed type of thing. It's like, literally, I just have to pull my phone up and go to Pornhub. And it's all readily there for me. And so I've been hearing about reports that say that, that kids now by the time they're 30, many of them will have erectile dysfunction, as I explained to Spencer and his buddies, because the penis has now learned to be so overly stimulated through pornography, that obviously when they get in a real life relationship, that particular scene is probably not going to play out and so they need more and more and more stimulation, which is now causing Edy erectile dysfunction to happen even earlier in life.
Adam Brockman 19:04
Yes, absolutely. And I think just you talking about the overstimulation. I mean, this can this can be in again, every every aspect of our lives. Now you think you think about even 1520 years ago, we didn't have the access, like, you know, just sitting here, just having this conversation with you my phones in the background. And here I'm seeing that go on going off every few seconds. But But you know, and this is just the this is our society now. So we're talking about if we're if we're bringing that into into our sex lives, then of course, by the time it's almost like we have to be in this fantasy land, to just have have a normal relationship. And that is, it's just not going to happen.
Kim Strobel 19:46
Yeah. And then the intimacy piece is totally missing there, too. Isn't it at times, I think, you know, um, okay, so, so I love that you say it's really a simple blood test. That's it. To determine the levels and I've studied this topic quite a bit for several years, I'm interested in all things sex, I'm, I think I could have been a sex researcher or something I don't know, I probably couldn't have said that when I still had a fourth grade classroom. But now that I have my own business, I can say things like this. But I've also heard that like, so let's just I don't know what the normal level is. But let's say you have a 40 year old man, and it says, okay, normal testosterone levels are for someone your age 350 to 600, I really don't know what they are
Adam Brockman 20:38
not too far off, they're
Kim Strobel 20:40
good. Maybe those numbers are still sticking in my head better than I think. And so what I've heard, though, is like, maybe you come back in your blood test is 400. And it's like, oh, well, it falls in the normal range, but you're having libido problems, you're having low energy levels. So it's, it's understanding that it's not black and white, like, What? What is the level of testosterone that feels good in your body? Compared to another 40 year olds? Just because you guys have the same number? Maybe this person feels great with a 400? testosterone? And you don't? So we have to, we have to go a little bit deeper? Is that a fair statement?
Adam Brockman 21:17
Yeah, that's a very fair statement. Because I mean, then you start looking at some of these other things. What about does this same, same 40 or 45 year old? What's their, you know, what's their bone density? What's their body fat? What's their muscle mass? Do they do they exercise, do all these things. And that's, that's where that's some of the missing link there where you can't just have these numbers in everybody fills, you know, in that in that gap, there's going to be voids, there's going to be excesses. So So that's another thing that we talked about. So they may be prime candidates for, for maybe some supplementation instead of, you know, like, say, for instance, with usually, as far as the testosterone goes, they there's three different types of injections, or there's even a prescription gel that they can use. They may not be candidates for that, but they may be candidates for some supplementation that we do that may raise some of these other
things maybe might be energy levels. I mean, there's so so many different factors there that you can't just say, Okay, well, here's the normal range. Do you fit in it? Or do you not?
Kim Strobel 22:28
And I love that you said that because I will tell you from talking to several men about this particular issue. What I'm getting is that many times at an alio Pathak Doctor Who is just seeing the black and white, it's like, oh, well, you don't fit the criteria. So we really can't give you don't do anything where I like where you're saying, Hey, we're going to really figure out what the root cause of this and make sure we cover all of these other areas as well. So that we know is it a supplement? Is it an injection? Is it a cream? Is it a mixture of all both? And that you're really taking, again, that holistic look at making sure that that this person's needs get met, and that they start to see results in their life? And I know that you and Megan, Megan B and the nurse practitioner, you be in the chiropractor, you you guys are kind of tag teaming this many times together. Right.
Yeah, absolutely. So that's, that's what we try to do with, with most of what we do in office as a team approach. We just get better results that way.
Kim Strobel 23:31
Yeah. Yeah, yeah. If people are listening, and they're like, Hey, I don't live in tell city, Indiana, but I, you know, are Can they do like phone interviews and blood work? And like, if somebody is listening in Florida, and they're like, about, I want him to work with me on this? Is that possible?
Adam Brockman 23:52
Yeah, yeah, absolutely. We do. We do a number of different things. We have some forms on our website that that patients can fill out. And then we come up with kind of a baseline for them off on that. And then we also, we also do telehealth, which is, you know, kind of becoming a, the wave of the future. And I feel like we were kind of the on the, on the frontier of that. Just because we've been our system. We've, we developed it even a couple of years ago for this. So we do a lot of, of, of internet, telehealth calls. We, you know, if we can, we've had people from many states that that have, we've worked with?
Kim Strobel 24:39
Yeah, because I do think it is it is difficult to find a team of people who are going to really look at you from a holistic standpoint and make sure that we get a treatment option that that's going to work and have the results evaluated every so often. And so, at the end of this episode, I'm going to have you share exactly how people can find you get a hold of you. You will do your website and all of that. But I look down here at my notes and I want to make sure I cover this, are there any side effects to to taking testosterone?
Adam Brockman 25:13
Okay, so, so are the injections, there's obviously there's going to be side effects with, with basically any any medication, you know, the the ones that stand out or there's a increase of cardiovascular complications, I would still put that in a more of a low risk category, and then there's a risk for maybe some some clotting. But again, these are, these are, these are lower risks, you know, with anything, you know, the, whoever the patient sees, you know, the, the doctor or provider should explain these things to him, but, but overall a fairly low risk with with injections or the or the prescription gel,
Kim Strobel 25:57
okay. And I will tell you, I know people who have gone the last 20 or 30 years, and they have not had sex, because the man does not want to have sex because he's having EDI issues. But he doesn't want to even acknowledge it, he doesn't even want to talk about it, he definitely isn't going to go get it taken care of because there's so much shame around it. So I love that this conversation is really helping us understand that this is normal for people as they enter their 30s as they enter their 40s. And, you know, thankfully, there's hope. And I'm going back to this conversation with my grandmother, as you know, I have a Friday standing lunch date with my grandmother, and she's 97 years old. So she is incredible. And we we like she just recently gotten a nursing home. And we've seen some deterioration, but pretty much until about a year ago, I'm just telling you, anybody would have wanted to be a fly on the wall with those conversations. And I will never forget, we were in Julie's cafe, and this is giving you like the perspective of a 90 something year old one woman because like we also know now it's not shameful for a woman to say I want to enjoy sex, I want to have sex I I want it to feel fulfilling, but my grandmother's approach was so differently. And so it happened to be like October and poor Scott Strobel, my husband, he had forgotten our anniversary two years in a row. So I was out with Graham and it just so funny that this is what her head does. So I go Graham, I'm just so disappointed in Scott like, I don't make a big deal. But like just an acknowledgement that it you know, it's our anniversary, and I'm like he forgot again. And she doesn't skip a beat because anniversary to her triggered something that meant like she had to have sex with my grandpa. So she immediately goes, she was oh, well, I'm sorry about that. And you know, that sex thing.
I just never really did like that Kimmy. And I was like, oh, gram, and she goes, You know, I was so disappointed when that little blue pill out. That little blue pill came out all those years ago because she's like, you know, your grandpa had diabetes. So I kind of got a reprieve because things just didn't work very well down there. And she goes, and then they came out with that little blue pill and darn it that changed everything. I was like, you know, and then the other thing that she said to this day still gets me because it takes a lot. I can pretty much talk to anybody about anything, but but I was like literally eating my eggs and gram goes. And you know what, Kimmy? When we did do it, I had to do all the work. And I so badly wanted to be like, Graham, what's the work? Like? I want to know more about that. But I was way too scared. I was like, Oh my God, my grandma just said like she had to do the work.
What does that mean? Don't go into details later on on that one, right? I still have that in the back of my mind. She literally had me stunned. But the difference is, is like, you know, thank goodness that we do have treatments now because all of that was happening. All of that was happening. 15 years ago, men were having erectile dysfunction, they were having loads, this is not something that just started happening. It's just that now we've normalized it a little bit and said, Hey, this is normal. And not only that, but we have a treatment option that can help you get your vitality back again. And I think that's just so important to understand there are solutions to these problems.
Adam Brockman 29:20
Yes, yes. And and I think in in it should be, you know, this should be exciting for most, most men and women to have some of these options. And again, you know, what we're talking about is if we're talking about attacking it from a couple different different angles, then I just feel like, like overall in their, in their, their health and activity levels are going to improve. You know, again, if we're if we're if our testosterone isn't where it needs to be, then that's obviously going to affect our energy levels. So just our day to day activity is going to change.
Kim Strobel 29:54
Yeah, yeah, it really is it the sex thing is important, but it's so much more than that. Now. For the women who are listening, who it's like, okay, so I really love this episode, I'm super scared to bring this up to my husband or like, how can we support our our men in this? Because it has nothing to do with us. It's really hard not to take it personally, right? Like, there's something wrong with me. I don't turn him on. I don't, he's not interested in me. It's, you know, we take things personally, it's simply a physiological thing that's happening, but
it's still a really hard conversation between partners to have and so what is your, your advice for women on like, how we can be supportive to our partners on this?
Adam Brockman 30:42
I think I think he just said it there with being supportive, that's going to be that's going to be the main thing, but it does need to be some type of an open conversation, if, you know, if there's things I'm sure he's not happy about the sex life either. So So where can we figure out how we have that conversation where it's comes across as supportive, but it's like, okay, hey, if if it's just a simple, a simple visit a simple blood test, let's find out where we stand. And, you know, in it, just, you know, a lot of times this, and this is what I see, I see a lot of times, too, is women actually scheduled an appointment for the men. So So, you know, maybe intro into a into a quick supportive conversation, and then go ahead and schedule that appointment. So yeah,
Kim Strobel 31:28
I like that, right. And explaining to them like to like taking the heat off of the sex part, right? Like, have you noticed that you're, you know, it seems like your muscle mass or you, you know, you don't have the energy levels, I've been reading a lot about this. And so I think like when we kind of remove the sex layer as the main focal point, it can make them feel maybe a little more comfortable, like, yeah, you know, it's it is all these other things to which you and I just talked about it, it truly is. So okay, so if I want to make an appointment, or I want to find more information about the services you offer, tell us where to find that.
Adam Brockman 32:05
Okay, so, so again, you know, if you're listening to this, and you have a primary care provider that you that you go to, you know, like I said, a simple blood test may work, you know, our information, you can find us at complete wellness.us. That's our website, which we have a link across the top that will take you to, to some of our telehealth services. You know, probably the easiest way, again, is to depend on what somebody is wanting to do is to to call our toll free number, which is 877-927-1001. But you know, even even if somebody is getting the testosterone injections, and they may still have some decrease in their sex drive, or Ed, it may be worth reaching out to us to find out about supplementation. You know, really, again, we've mentioned this briefly, but a good men's multivitamin is going to cover a lot of bases. I know we've had this conversation many times when you've been in the office, our men's multivitamin, outside of the typical vitamins, you know, AB de k the minerals, we also add in a few things for prostate health. And also like coenzyme Q, which is going to be like a heart and national anti inflammatory. So keep some of that maybe, you know, some some good blood flow, which of course we needed. We need blood flow down there, too. And, and, and, and then also, what another supplement that is good for heart health. And it's actually an estrogen blocker in the body. responded Oh,
Kim Strobel 33:51
yeah. And so your supplements I, I remember you telling me because I've taken different ones throughout different times, but you actually created the formulas behind these.
Adam Brockman 34:03
Yeah, most most of our supplements is what I wanted to see happen is how can we combine several different ingredients in one supplement, so one, it saves, it saves money. But more importantly, you're getting what you need in one pill versus if you had to take 20 different things. It's just it's set up for failure. So what I like is I like to have have my patients or people that are following us. Just a simple down to about two or three different types of supplements. So say for instance with this, we're talking about that men's multivitamin, but another one that I like to use has a couple of different a few a few different supplements in it one of them being the the one that we've all probably seen as a real popular the horny goat we of course the name sells itself right there. You know You know, but I'm not even thinking that that is the best one in in this particular supplement the tribulus is is what is what I call like a natural testosterone. So that's going to naturally brain our testosterone levels. And then, and then a few other things that help like, like gene signs. And so there's the you know, a lot of these supplements that I like to use are going to have several different things in it. So say, say for instance, with somebody with that is got low testosterone or EDI, these two or three different things may may close some gaps for them.
Kim Strobel 35:34
Yeah. And what we'll do is I'll have you email me those links to those particular vitamins that you recommended right off of your online store. And we'll drop those as well as your website, your telephone number, all of that into the show notes so that when they open up the show notes, they can just click right there and see exactly what you were talking about.
Adam Brockman 35:57
Okay, that Yeah, that'd be a pretty simple scenario there.
Kim Strobel 36:01
Yes. Well, I just really apprec I love our conversations, I always find it funny that I come into I'm like, Am I the only person that comes into Dr. Bachmann's office and ends up having like 17 sidebar conversations while you're working on me. And then I feel nervous, because I know like, there's other clients, and I'm sure you need to get to them. But like, I have this important stuff that we need to talk about today. But I do love that about the two of us that we always were either talking about business or the law of attraction or holistic health, or last week, it was testosterone levels. And that brought us to this episode. So I really do appreciate your time and that you're willing to talk about this on behalf of men everywhere.
Adam Brockman 36:43
Yeah, yeah. I mean, it needs to be a open conversation. And there's, there's no shame in any of this. So So that's, that's one thing in the end, you know, and another thing that we probably haven't gotten to yet, but again, we this is a conversation we always have is about diet, lifestyle, exercise, all these things. These are all going to come into play in this scenario, too. So
Kim Strobel 37:05
yeah, that can be hard. And we can do a part two, because I think you're right about that. Yeah. Because that is something we need to dig into as well. And I know that you have a lot to share when it comes to that and even, you know protein shakes and protein powders and all of that. So I would love to dig into that with you on another episode. That would be fantastic. So thank you so much for being here today.
Adam Brockman 37:31
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Japanese Machine Tool Manufacturers Have Successively Increased Their Investment in China
Due to the fierce demand for orders from China, Japanese machine tool enterprises have plans to expand production and tackle demand in China. Among them, the robot manufacturer FUJI transmission plan will increase China ' s production capacity by 80 %.
According to data released by the Central Japan Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry, in May 2021, the eight major machine tool companies under its jurisdiction sold orders to China of 8 billion yen, a sharp increase of more than double the same month last year.
The report pointed out that Japanese robot manufacturer FUJI will invest hundreds of millions of yen to set up two new plants in Kunshan, Jiangsu Province. The goal is to increase China's annual production capacity to 350 units by 2023, which will be an 80% increase from the current. Yamazaki Mazak will set up a new plant in the Liaoning plant that produces CNC lathes and other products to increase production capacity in stages by the end of 2022. DMG Mori Seiki's new plant in the suburbs of Shanghai will be opened in 2023, and the new plant of the Tianjin plant will also start production in 2025, thereby doubling the production capacity of Chinese machine tools. Brother Industries also built a new plant in the Xi'an plant, which produces cutting machines, this spring.
The report points out that for machine tool manufacturers in central Japan, the importance of the Chinese market is rising. In May, the orders of the main eight manufacturers in China ( Y8 billion ) accounted for 24 % of the global ( Y32.8 billion ). Due to the strong demand for automation and semiconductor in China, the order amount of machine tool enterprises in central Japan in May was also much higher than that in May 2019 ( JPY 6.6 billion ) before the outbreak of the epidemic.
Japan ' s machine tool orders to China hit record highs
The Japanese Machine Tool Industry Association ( JMTBA ) released statistical data on June 22, which pointed out that due to the surge in export orders, the overall order amount ( final value : domestic sales + foreign sales ) of Empty City in Japan in May 2021 increased 1.4 times compared with the same month last year ( a surge of about 140 % ) to Y12.3936 billion, which showed an increase for the seventh consecutive month, and the largest increase in recent 11 years ( since August 2010, a surge of 170 % ). The monthly order amount is the Y100 billion mark that breaks through the boundary line between the good and bad orders for the fourth consecutive month.
Among them, Japan's machine tool orders from China (sold to China) in May 2021 surged 1.7 times (about 170%) to 38.751 billion yen from the same month last year, showing an increase for the 12th consecutive month. The monthly order volume is second only to 41.207 billion yen in November 2017, the second highest in single-month history.
The Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun reported on April 14 that orders for machine tools for infrastructure-related and semiconductor manufacturing equipment from China were strong. At present, DMG Mori Seiki's Tianjin plant orders have been scheduled to February 2022, and the demand for automotive and semiconductor manufacturing equipment will increase in the future. Therefore, DMG Mori Seiki will build a new plant to meet demand.
According to reports, DMG Mori Seiki plans to build a new machine tool plant in China, which is expected to start production in January 2025. By then, DMG Mori Seiki's annual production capacity of machine tools in China will increase to 1,000 units, which will be approximately double the current level. The new plant will be located near the existing Tianjin plant of DMG Mori Seiki, with an estimated investment of about 3 billion yen.
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Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra, on Saturday, launched an ambitious outreach programme that connects India's ace athletes with school children.
On the occasion, he met with students from 75 schools and emphasised on balanced diet, fitness and sport during an interaction organised at Ahmedabad's Sanskardham School.
Neeraj played a variety of sport with the students and gave them tips on throwing the javelin.
He held them in thrall with his spontaneous responses to their curious queries, his inimitable story-telling style endearing him to his attentive audience.
He drew applause when, in response to what his favourite food is, he described how he liked to cook vegetable biryani, without making it spicy, and have it with curd.
"It is a wholesome, healthy meal with minerals from the right mix of vegetables and carbohydrates," he said.
"Also, the cooking helps distract the mind from the weariness after a long training session."
A brainchild of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the outreach envisages interaction of all Olympians and Paralympians with students from 75 schools each in a span of two years to motivate the youngsters to have santulit ahaar or a balanced diet and take on fitness activities.
He also shared tips on eating right, correct fitness regime and also some important life lessons.
Neeraj also spoke about the Fit India quiz, the biggest sports and fitness quiz.
"I was surprised to hear some answers the students gave me and commend their knowledge. They can reach greater heights with the right kind of discipline and dedication," he said.
Earlier, Neeraj was felicitated by the management of Sanskardham Educational Society. He praised the work being done by the society and lauded the commitment and dedication in empowering students to prepare for the future.
Tarundeep Rai (Archery), Sarthak Bhambhri (Athletics), Sushila Devi (Judo), KC Ganapaty and Varun Thakkar (Sailing) will be visiting schools in other parts of the country in the coming two months.
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Since 1995, when I initiated a course that brought a diverse group of students to study at the University of Washington’s Rome Center, I have had the privilege of participating in various conversations about cultural differences that were magnified by being in an unfamiliar setting, where everyone was a foreigner, myself included.
Students who might not normally come together had the opportunity to reflect on their differences but always came to appreciate their similarities, such as a desire to be accepted and a longing for a bright future. The bonding that occurred as a result of shared experiences caused the participants to find color, language, culture and other distinguishing factors less consequential in the face of transformative insight.
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President Bushís Reading First program has had problems from the beginning. There are charges of conflicts of interest, budget fights, and now the Department of Education finds that it doesnít work any better than approaches already in place. There was no difference in comprehension scores between students who participated in Reading First and those who did not.
"There was no statistically significant impact on reading comprehension scores in grades one, two or three," Grover J. "Russ" Whitehurst, director of the Institute of Education Sciences, the Education Departmentís research arm, said in a briefing with reporters. He said students in both groups made gains.
"Itís possible that, in implementing Reading First, there is a greater emphasis on decoding skills and not enough emphasis, or maybe not correctly structured emphasis, on reading comprehension," he said. "Itís one possibility."
Whitehurst said there are other possible explanations. One, he said, is that the program "doesnít end up helping children read." He said the programís approach could be effective in helping students learn building-block skills yet not "take children far enough along to have a significant impact on comprehension." (Washington Post May 1, 2008)
The Institute of Education Statistics (IES) study: Impacts were estimated for each study site and averaged across sites in proportion to their number of Reading First schools in the sample for years 2004-2005 and 2005-2006. Average impacts represent the average study school. On average:
Reading First did not improve studentsí reading comprehension. The program did not increase the percentages of students in grades one, two, or three, whose reading comprehension scores were at or above grade level. In each of the three grades, fewer than half of the students in the Reading First schools were reading at or above grade level.
Reading First increased total class time spent on the five essential components of reading instruction promoted by the program. The program increased average class time spent on the five essential components of reading instruction by 8.56 minutes per daily reading block in grade one, and by 12.09 minutes per daily reading block in grade two. This implies a weekly increase of three quarters of an hour for grade one and one hour for grade two.
Reading First increased highly explicit instruction in grades one and two and increased high quality student practice in grade two. The program increased the percentage of class observational intervals spent on the five dimensions of reading instruction that involve highly explicit instruction by 3.65 percentage points in grade one and by 6.98 percentage points in grade two. The program also increased the percentage of class observational intervals spent on the five dimensions of reading instruction that involve high quality student practice by 3.67 percentage points in grade two. There was virtually no observed change in grade one.
Reading First had mixed effects on student engagement with print. The program reduced the percentage of students engaged with print by a statistically significant 8.42 percentage points in grade two. The impact on student engagement with print in grade one (4.63 percentage points) was not statistically significant.
Rep. George Miller, D-Calif. chariman of the House education committee, said the report, "coupled with the scandals revealed last year, shows that we need to seriously re-examine this program and figure out how to make it work better for students." (USA Today)
Congressional investigators and Education Department Inspector General John Higgins previously found that federal officials and contractors didnít adequately address potential conflicts of interest. For example, contractors that gave states advice on which teaching materials to buy had financial ties to publishers of Reading First meterials. Higgins also testified that the department didnít comply with the law when setting up panels that would review grant applications and in establishing criteria for teaching materials.
Rep. Millers stated "because of the corruption in th Reading First program, districts and schools were steered toward certain reading programs and products that may not have provided the most effective instruction for students."
RMC Research Corporation was the contractor hired by the federal government to help with Reading First under three conracts worth about $40 million. The contractor was subsequently criticized in an inspector generalís report for failing to adequately address conflict of interest issues by not sufficiently screening subcontractors for relationships with publishers of reading programs. [Thompson, 2006]
The findings ďunderscore the need for the Department of Education to ensure that contractors, subcontractors, and consultants are free from conflicts of interest,Ē says Kennedy, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, in the report. ďThe goal of the Reading First program is to help students learn to read and gain the skills they need for success and a lifetime of learning. Those implementing this program and other federal education programs must put the interests of students and schools before profits and politics." [Kennedy Report, 2007] | <urn:uuid:4c03cfab-820b-4eca-a2af-319ba4f90282> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://my-ecoach.com/blogs.php?action=view_post&blog=8&post=4812 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571210.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810191850-20220810221850-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.963965 | 978 | 2.84375 | 3 |
Contaminants enter marine and estuarine environments and pose a risk to human and ecological health. Recently, passive sampling devices have been utilized to estimate dissolved concentrations of contaminants of concern (COCs), such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). In the present study, the performance of 3 common passive samplers was evaluated for sampling PAHs and PCBs at several stations in the temperate estuary Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island, USA. Sampler polymers included polyethylene (PE), polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)-coated solid-phase microextraction (SPME) fibers, and polyoxymethylene (POM). Dissolved concentrations of each contaminant were calculated using measured sampler concentrations adjusted for equilibrium conditions with performance reference compounds (PRCs) and chemical-specific partition coefficients derived in the laboratory. Despite differences in PE and POM sampler concentrations, calculated total dissolved concentrations ranged from 14 ng/L to 93 ng/L and from 13 pg/L to 465 pg/L for PAHs and PCBs, respectively. Dissolved concentrations of PAHs were approximately 3 times greater based on POM compared to PE, while dissolved concentrations of PCBs based on PE were approximately 3 times greater than those based on POM. Concentrations in SPME were not reported due to the lack of detectable chemical in the amount of PDMS polymer deployed. Continued research is needed to improve and support PE and POM use for the routine monitoring of COCs. For example, a better understanding of the use of PRCs with POM is critically needed. | <urn:uuid:7a33a9e5-d3da-4920-a449-37552beac46e> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/SG/zh/tech-docs/paper/405458 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573172.64/warc/CC-MAIN-20220818063910-20220818093910-00265.warc.gz | en | 0.949621 | 347 | 2.25 | 2 |
Demographic history shaped geographical patterns of deleterious mutation load in a broadly distributed Pacific Salmon
Rougemont, Quentin (2020), Demographic history shaped geographical patterns of deleterious mutation load in a broadly distributed Pacific Salmon, Dryad, Dataset, https://doi.org/10.5061/dryad.h44j0zph8
A thorough reconstruction of historical processes is essential for a comprehensive understanding the mechanisms shaping patterns of genetic diversity. Indeed, past and current conditions influencing effective population size have important evolutionary implications for the efficacy of selection, increased accumulation of deleterious mutations, and loss of adaptive potential. Here, we gather extensive genome-wide data that represent the extant diversity of the Coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) to address two objectives. We demonstrate that a single glacial refugium is the source of most of the present-day genetic diversity, with detectable inputs from a putative secondary micro-refugium. We found statistical support for a scenario whereby ancestral populations located south of the ice sheets expanded in postglacial time, swamping out most of the diversity from other putative micro-refugia. Demographic inferences revealed that genetic diversity was also affected by linked selection in large parts of the genome. Moreover, we demonstrate that the recent demographic history of this species generated regional differences in the load of deleterious mutations among populations, a finding that mirrors recent results from human populations and provides increased support for models of expansion load. We propose that insights from these historical inferences should be better integrated in conservation planning of wild organisms, which currently focuses largely on neutral genetic diversity and local adaptation, with the role of potentially maladaptive variation being generally ignored.
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A ray of sunlight finds its way to the forest floor where I was patiently waiting to bathe in its life giving glory. Day after day I would wait for that brief few minutes of nourishing light and with all my strength I would reach upward trying to grasp it. The light was not abundant on the forest floor but as I grew taller my daily sun bath grew longer. For a while I was afraid that some animal was going to eat me during the night, but the taller I grew the more confident I was that nothing could harm me. I am a mighty Sequoia Redwood. I have been standing tall on the north western coastline of North America for over half a millennium and this is my story.
I was fortunate, as a seed falling from my mother tree, to land in an ideal spot to germinate where the sunlight was able to penetrate the dense canopy above that was the needled branches of my relatives. The soil was rich, the air clean and fresh so I was able to grow tall and strong but I seemed to slow down well before I reached the heights of the others. And as the years passed and I took my place among the other trees I struggled to draw up enough water to nourish my highest branches. . But then I found a new source of replenishing water. Fog. The fog rolled in off the ocean most every day which I was able to absorb through my leaves and reach even further for the life giving sun.
We lived in harmony with the earth for hundreds of years, some for thousands. But then came a creature that did not know peace or harmony. These creatures murdered thousands of us. A once flourishing forest dwindled as they fell one tree after another and hauled the massive dying bodies away from where they stood for so long. These creatures made a terrible buzzing sound and before long another of my family slowly crashed to the ground making an equally terrible wood splitting sound and sometimes taking with them a smaller neighbor unluckily in the wrong place. The attack by the buzzing creatures seemed to be on the largest of us. This genocide lasted for decades upon decades. Massive holes in the canopy blotched the landscape with brown earth. Dignified lives literally cut short.
We had been accustomed to the occasional falling of a brother at the hands of humans but these humans were different. The humans of the past took only what they needed from the forest be it deer, raccoon, or tree and we all lived in a symbiotic balance with one another and they rarely if ever took one of the giants. Falling a few trees here and there does no harm to the forest, in fact it allows the suns light to reach the next generation and sprout new life. But if too many are taken from any species, plant or animal, in a short time span, that species may be lost to the world forever. In my life I have been witness to some forest creatures that are no longer here. Some were lost because they were unable to cope with the ever changing conditions of nature. Some were lost to man.
Just when we thought we were going to be the next species to be eradicated from the face of the earth we got and unlikely ally. Man. Not exactly like the ones from the past who respected us but it was obvious that they cared. These men did not dwell in the forest like the tribes of past times. They only came to our aid when the other men came to cut us down. They would stand between the cutters and the trees sometimes enduring great physical abuse to save us. They would climb high in our branches and stay for weeks or months because the other men would not cut down a tree if it meant killing another man. The cutters would occasionally beat our helpers but not kill them. The only things they killed were forest creatures and trees. Soon came the watchers. These were men who came to watch the battles between the cutters and the helpers. The watchers brought even more watchers, some sided with the cutters and some with the helpers. I think most of them wanted the cutters to stop and let us live as we have for so long. By the time the watchers and the helpers pushed back the cutters, though, the forest was in a state of devastation. The landscape was bare and ugly. With so many trees removed from the forest there were thousands of animals without homes. Some of the misplaced creatures would not survive for long without shelter because fewer trees also means less shade on the ground to protect the sensitive ones.
Fortunately for all of us that the men who are the cutters changed their ways. They still cut down trees but not as many as often. And now they also plant baby trees in place of the ones they cut down. The bare brown earth began to be replaced by green. So I find now that I am an elder in a very old forest filled with an abundance of young trees. I am the tallest and the oldest for miles. I watch over the forest and every year I drop my seeds to the ground and hope that they find a ray of life giving sunlight as I once did. In my youth I thought that I was invincible and nothing could harm me. I was a mighty Sequoia Redwood. Now I am a mighty, but humble, Redwood. I always knew that we are all vulnerable to Mother Nature but now I know that something as tiny a human being can devastate the whole planet. I only hope that the cutters of the world are balanced by the helpers.
- Giant Sequoias and Redwoods: The Largest and Tallest Trees (livescience.com) | <urn:uuid:756540ec-1057-44f0-8127-65fcd21c64c5> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://pictureshavevoices.com/2013/09/14/i-am-sequoia/?shared=email&msg=fail | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570767.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808061828-20220808091828-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.983635 | 1,143 | 1.539063 | 2 |
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Activation of type I interferon antiviral response in human neural stem cells
Stem Cell Research & Therapy volume 10, Article number: 387 (2019)
Neural stem cells (NSCs) residing in the central nervous system play an important role in neurogenesis. Several viruses can infect these neural progenitors and cause severe neurological diseases. The innate immune responses against the neurotropic viruses in these tissue-specific stem cells remain unclear.
Human NSCs were transfected with viral RNA mimics or infected with neurotropic virus for detecting the expression of antiviral interferons (IFNs) and downstream IFN-stimulated antiviral genes.
NSCs are able to produce interferon-β (IFN-β) (type I) and λ1 (type III) after transfection with poly(I:C) and that downstream IFN-stimulated antiviral genes, such as ISG56 and MxA, and the viral RNA sensors RIG-I, MDA5, and TLR3, can be expressed in NSCs under poly(I:C) or IFN-β stimulation. In addition, our results show that the pattern recognition receptors RIG-I and MDA5, as well as the endosomal pathogen recognition receptor TLR3, but not TLR7 and TLR8, are involved in the activation of IFN-β transcription in NSCs. Furthermore, NSCs infected with the neurotropic viruses, Zika and Japanese encephalitis viruses, are able to induce RIG-I-mediated IFN-β expression.
Human NSCs have the ability to activate IFN signals against neurotropic viral pathogens.
Innate immune pathways play important roles in defending cells against pathogenic virus infections. These invading viruses are recognized by pattern recognition receptors (PRRs) to activate the expression of type I interferons (IFNs), which exert antiviral effects through upregulating the expression of IFN-stimulated genes (ISGs), such as ISG54 and 56 and MxA . Therefore, type I IFNs have been used as therapeutic agents against viral infections in humans [2, 3]. In addition, type III IFNs (i.e., IFN-λs), which can be induced by PRR signaling to activate antiviral responses in cells, have also been used as antiviral agents to treat chronic viral infections [4, 5].
PRRs, such as cytoplasmic retinoic acid-inducible gene I (RIG-I)-like receptors and transmembrane Toll-like receptors (TLRs), recognize viral nucleic acids to initiate the IFN signaling pathway. RIG-I-like receptors comprise RIG-I and MDA5. RIG-I recognizes 5′-triphosphate (5′ppp) containing short double-stranded RNA, whereas MDA5 senses long double-stranded RNA or highly ordered RNA structure [6,7,8]. TLR3 also senses long double-stranded RNA, while TLR7 and TLR8 detect U-rich and GU-rich single-stranded RNA, respectively . Because of these properties, PRRs vary in recognizing different RNA viruses. Previous studies reported that RIG-I is involved in detecting orthomyxoviruses, paramyxoviruses, and flaviviruses, whereas MDA5 is involved in the recognition of picornaviruses [10, 11]. However, both RIG-I and MDA5 are involved in the activation of the innate immune response during West Nile virus infection [12, 13], while the genome of dengue virus can only be recognized by RIG-I but not MDA5 . In addition, the 5′ region of the Zika virus (ZIKV) genome is an RIG-I agonist . The expression of PRRs could also be cell type- or tissue-specific [15, 16]. For example, TLR7 could be highly expressed in human plasmacytoid dendritic cells (pDCs) compared to other circulating immune cells and non-immune cells [17, 18]. The function and expression of RIG-I-like receptors and TLRs may also be species-specific [19, 20]. These studies suggest that the functions of PRRs may differ by cell types and species.
The central nervous system (CNS) has been thought to be an immune-privileged area. However, previous studies have shown that the cells residing in the CNS express PRRs . For example, TLR3 and TLR8 are expressed by cortical and dorsal root ganglion neurons, while TLR7 is highly expressed in the spinal cord [15, 22]. In addition, the cytoplasmic PRRs RIG-I and MDA5 are expressed in human neural cells . Microglia and astrocytes are able to produce RIG-I and MDA5, which may function as innate immune response mediators [24, 25]. Furthermore, several studies have shown that the expression of IFN-β is upregulated in the brains of mice infected with La Cross virus and Theiler’s murine encephalomyelitis virus [26, 27]. Therefore, PRR-mediated innate immune responses could be evoked in the CNS during viral infection.
The expression and function of PRRs vary in different stem cells. Several TLRs have been identified in mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) to regulate proliferation and differentiation of the cells [28, 29]. In addition, the expression of RIG-I-like receptors (RLRs) RIG-I and MDA5 can be activated in MSCs after poly(I:C) transfection, and the induced expression of the RLRs stimulated IFN-β production and apoptosis in MSCs . However, TLR3 and MDA5 are not expressed in embryonic stem cells (ESCs), though RIG-I is expressed but not functional in stimulating the innate immune response in ESCs . Neural stem cells (NSCs), which are localized in the subventricular zone of the brain, are progenitors for all neural lineage cells. Previous studies demonstrated that TLR2 and TLR4 are expressed in adult NSCs and are involved in self-renewal of the cells and that TNF-α can be secreted from these undifferentiated stem cells under stimulation by TLR2 and TLR4 agonists . In addition, TLR3 is expressed in NSCs to negatively regulate the proliferation of the cells .
Although accumulating evidence shows that NSCs are susceptible to various neurotropic viruses, such as ZIKV, Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV), and herpes simplex virus [35,36,37,38], it remains unclear whether infections of these viruses can evoke innate immune responses. In this study, we examined IFN responses in human NSCs triggered by various agonists or infection with ZIKV or JEV. The results show that the transcription of type I and III IFNs was increased during poly(I:C) transfection. In addition, the expression of the IFN-stimulated antiviral genes, such as ISG56 and MxA, and the viral RNA sensors RIG-I, MDA5, and TLR3 are induced in NSCs by poly(I:C) transfection or IFN-β treatment. We further reveal that RIG-I, MDA5, and TLR3 function in response to their specific ligands for stimulating IFN-β transcription in NSCs. Moreover, our results demonstrate that infection of ZIKV with NSCs dramatically induces the expression of IFN-β in the RIG-I-dependent pathway. This work provides insights into the innate immune response in human NSCs during neurotropic virus infection.
Cells and virus
Human NSCs derived from the NIH-approved H9 hESCs were obtained from Invitrogen (Thermo-Fisher Scientific, MA, USA). Cells were cultured in a complete medium consisting of 1× KnockOut™ D-MEM/F12, 2 mM GlutaMAX™-I Supplement, 20 ng/ml b-FGF, 20 ng/ml EGF, and 2% StemPro(R) neural supplement (all from Thermo-Fisher Scientific, MA, USA). Culture dishes were coated with CELLStart™ (Thermo-Fisher Scientific, MA, USA) before use. The cells were incubated at 37 °C and 5% CO2 in a humidified incubator. THP-1 cell (BCRC number 60430) was purchased from the Bioresource Collection and Research Center (BCRC), Taiwan. THP-1 cells were cultivated in RPMI medium supplemented with 10% FBS. Vero cell was provided by Dr. Shin-Ru Shih at Chang Gung University. Vero cells were cultivated in DMEM medium supplemented with 10% FBS, 1% non-essential amino acid, 1% l-glutamine, and 1% penicillin/streptomycin (all from Thermo-Fisher Scientific, MA, USA). Human peripheral blood cells were collected from healthy volunteers with informed consent approved by an institutional review board (Chang Gung Medical Foundation institutional review board, IRB: 201800368B0). ZIKV (PRVABC59) was obtained from the Center for Disease Control, Taiwan. JEV (T1P1) was a kind gift obtained from Prof. Robert, Y.-L. Wang at Chang Gung University.
For virus infection, cells were seeded in culture plates for approximately 24 h before infection. After washing, the virus was added to the cells at a specified multiplicity of infection (MOI). After 2 h of adsorption, unbound viral particles were removed, and fresh medium was added for subsequent incubation.
Preparation of reagents
Poly(I:C) (Sigma-Aldrich, MO, USA) was prepared at 5 mg/ml in PBS. Poly(I:C) HMW/LyoVecTM (InvivoGen, CA, USA) was prepared at 0.125 mg/ml in endotoxin-free water. Poly(A:U) (InvivoGen, CA, USA) was prepared at 1 mg/ml in sterile physiologic water. Motolimod and GS9620 (Selleckchem, MA, USA) were prepared at 1 mM in DMSO. IFN-β recombinant protein (Peprotech, NJ, USA) was prepared at 1 mg/ml in sterilized water.
Preparation of 5′pppRNA
To synthesize 5′pppRNA, the linear pcDNA3 plasmid digested with NotI was used for in vitro transcription. The MEGAscript T7 Kit (Thermo-Fisher Scientific, MA, USA) was used to synthesize the RNA transcripts. One microgram of linearized DNA templates was mixed with 75 mM ATP, 75 mM UTP, 75 mM CTP, 75 mM GTP (2 μl of each nucleotide), 2 μl of 10× reaction buffer, 2 μl of enzyme mix, and nuclease-free water to a volume of 20 μl. After incubation at 37 °C for 4 h, TURBO DNase (2 U/l) was added for another 15 min. Synthesized RNAs were then purified with RNeasy Protect Minikit (Qiagen, Hilden, Germany) and stored at − 80 °C.
Cells were seeded in CELLStart-coated plates and incubated in medium until 90% confluence. Lipofectamine 2000 (Thermo-Fisher Scientific, MA, USA) and reagents A and B were prepared according to the manufacturer’s protocol. Reagent A was prepared by mixing 100 μl of opti-MEM with 1 μg of poly(I:C), 1 μg of 5′pppRNA, 1 μg of poly(I:C) HMW, 1 μg of poly(A:U), GS9620 (1 μM), and motolimod (20 μM). Two microliters of Lipofectamine 2000 was diluted in 100 μl opti-MEM for reagent B preparation. Reagents A and B were mixed and incubated at room temperature for 20 min. The mixtures were then added into tested cells for transfection.
Specific siRNAs (Sigma-Aldrich, MO, USA) were prepared with a concentration of 100 μM using RNase-free distilled water. Lipofectamine 2000 RNAiMAX (Thermo-Fisher Scientific, MA, USA) was used for transfecting siRNAs. Reagent A containing siRNA diluted in 100 μl opti-MEM and reagent B containing 4 μl Lipofectamine 2000 RNAiMAX diluted in 100 μl opti-MEM were prepared. Reagents A and B were mixed and incubated at room temperature for 5 min. The prepared mixtures were then added to the cells and incubated at 37 °C, 5% CO2 for 6 h. The old medium was decanted, and fresh expansion medium was added for incubation. The knockdown efficiencies were examined after 72 h of transfection by immunoblot analysis.
IFN-β ELISA assay
The supernatant of human neural stem cells transfected with poly(I:C) was harvested at 6, 12, and 24 h at post-transfection. The supernatant was centrifuged at 5000 rpm, 10 min, 4 °C for removing cell debris. The expression of IFN-β protein was detected with VerKine™ human IFN-beta ELISA kit (PBL Assay Science, NJ, USA). According to the manufacturer’s instruction, the 50-μl sample diluent, standard and samples were added to the wells and incubated at RT for 1 h. The contents of wells were aspirated, and the wells were washed three times with wash buffer. The 100-μl diluted antibody solution was added to the wells and incubated at RT for 1 h, to aspirate the antibody solution and wash the wells. The 100-μl diluted HRP solution was added to the wells and incubated at RT for 1 h, to aspirate the HRP solution and wash the wells. The 100-μl TMB substrate solution was added to the wells and incubated at RT for 15 min and then 100-μl stop solution was added to wells to stop the reaction and to read the plated at 450 nm absorbance by Synergy 2 Multi-Mode microplate reader (BioTek, VT, USA).
IFN-β antibody blocking assay
Human neural stem cells were seeded in 24-well plates coated by CELLStart and grew to about 90% confluent in complete medium. The cells were infected with ZIKV at an MOI of 1, and then the IFN-β antibody (Thermo-Fisher Scientific, MA, USA) was added in the new complete medium after virus adsorption. The total RNA was harvested, and RT-qPCR was performed to detect viral replication at 24 h post-infection.
RNA isolation and RT-qPCR
Total RNA was isolated using TRIzol reagent (Life Technologies, CA, USA). One microgram of total RNA was used to synthesize cDNA using the RevertAid First Strand cDNA Synthesis Kit (Thermo-Fisher Scientific, MA, USA) according to the manufacturer’s instructions. DNase I (Promega, WI, USA) was used to remove genomic DNA, and 50 mM EDTA was used to inactivate DNase I. A total of 1 μl of cDNA sample with 5 μM primers and SYBR green (KAPA Biosystems, MA, USA) was used to perform qPCR. qPCR assays were carried out in 384-well plates and analyzed by the Roche Light Cycler 480 (Roche, Basel, SW). Each sample was assayed in triplicate, and 18 s rRNA was used as a reference gene. The relative quantification of each gene was calculated by the 2−ΔΔCT method. The primers used in the assay are shown in Additional file 5: Table S1.
Vero cells were expanded in DMEM containing10% FBS and seeded on 6-well plate at the concentration of 5 × 105 cells/well. After incubation overnight, the cells were infected by serially diluted virus solution. After 2 h of adsorption, the virus suspension was removed and washed twice with PBS. DMEM supplemented with 2% FBS and 0.3% agarose was then added to the cells. Cells were fixed with 10% formaldehyde for 1 h after 5 days of incubation. The agarose medium was rinsed out, and the fixed cells were stained with 0.5% crystal violate.
The cultured cells were washed with PBS and lysed with ice-cold protein lysis buffer (1% NP-40, 50 mM Tris, and 150 mM NaCl) supplemented with 1× protease inhibitor cocktail. The cell lysate was incubated on ice for 30 min and centrifuged at 13,000 rpm for 10 min at 4 °C. The Bradford method (Bio-Rad Laboratories, CA, USA) was used to measure the protein concentration of the supernatant. Protein samples were separated by 8 or 12% SDS-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis and then transferred onto a polyvinylidene fluoride membrane (PVDF) (GE, MA, USA). The protein-containing membrane was blocked with 5% skim milk in Tris-buffered saline Tween-20 (TBST, 20 mmol/ml Tris-HCl, pH 7.4, 150 mmol/l NaCl, and 0.1% Tween-20) at room temperature. The membrane was then incubated with rabbit anti-RIG-I (1:1000, Pro-Sci, CA, USA), rabbit anti-MDA5 (1:2000, Enzo, NY, USA), rabbit anti-TLR3 (1:1000, Abcam, Cambridge, UK), rabbit anti-IRF3 (1:1000, Santa Cruz, CA, USA), rabbit anti-phosphorylated IRF3-Ser396 (1:1000, Cell signaling, CA, USA), rabbit anti-phosphorylated IRF7-Ser471/472 (1:1000, Cell signaling, CA, USA), or mouse anti-β-actin (1: 20000, Sigma-Aldrich, MO, USA). Subsequently, the membrane was probed with anti-mouse or anti-rabbit secondary antibody conjugated with horseradish peroxidase (1:5000, Jackson ImmunoResearch Laboratories, PA, USA). The protein was detected with a chemiluminescence reagent (PerkinElmer, MA, USA) and a Chemi™ imaging system (Bio-Rad, CA, USA).
Seeded NSCs were washed with PBS and fixed with ice-cold 4% paraformaldehyde for 15 min at room temperature. The cells were then permeabilized with 0.5% Triton X-100 in TBS for 5 min and blocked with 2% FBS in TBS for 30 min at room temperature. The cells were incubated with primary antibodies: rabbit anti-sox2 (1:200, cell signaling, CA, USA), mouse anti-nestin (1:200, Millipore, MA, USA), rabbit anti-MAP2 (1:200, Millipore, MA, USA), mouse anti-β-tubulin III (1:200, Millipore, MA, USA), rabbit anti-GFAP (1:200, Stem Cell Technologies, BC, CA), rabbit anti-phosphorylated IRF3 (Ser396) (1:200, cell signaling, CA, USA), or mouse anti-ZIKV E protein (1:500, GeneTex, CA, USA) at 4 °C overnight. The cells were then washed three times with TBS and incubated with Dylight 594-conjugated donkey anti-mouse secondary antibody or Dylight 488-conjugated goat anti-rabbit secondary antibody (1:1000, Jackson ImmunoResearch Laboratories, PA, USA) for 1 h at room temperature. The cells were then washed three times with TBS, and the cell nuclei were counterstained with DAPI (4′,6-diamidino-2-phenylindole) (Sigma-Aldrich, MO, USA). The images were collected with a fluorescence microscope (Olympus BX51, Olympus, Tokyo, JP).
Cellular viability assay
MTT [3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide] (Sigma-Aldrich, MO, USA) was prepared in PBS to get a stock solution (5 mg/ml). The culture medium was removed, and MTT solution diluted in complete medium (1 mg/ml) was added to the cells. The cells were then incubated at 37 °C, 5% CO2 for 4 h. The MTT solution was removed, and the violet formazan crystals were dissolved with 0.04 N HCl in isopropanol. The absorbance was measured at 570 nm with an ELISA reader (BioTek, VT, USA).
Measurement data were expressed as the mean ± standard deviation (SD). Statistical significance was determined by Student’s t test or two-way ANOVA.
Characterization of human NSCs
To characterize human NSCs, the cells were expanded (Fig. 1a), and the expression of SOX2 and nestin was analyzed by immunofluorescence staining. The results showed that all cells expressed these two markers (Fig. 1b, c). In addition, the neuronal and glial differentiation potentials were analyzed by in vitro differentiation procedures (Fig. 1d). After treatment with the differentiation media, the cell morphology changed drastically. The differentiated neuron-like cells showed concentrated cell bodies with elongated dendrites, while astrocyte-like cells expressed branched processes (Fig. 1e, f). Immunofluorescent staining was used to confirm the differentiation. The differentiated neuronal cells positively expressed MAP2 and β-tubulin III, which are usually used to identify the postmitotic neurons (Fig. 1g, h). Furthermore, GFAP was detected in differentiated astrocyte-like cells (Fig. 1i). The results demonstrated the characteristics and differentiation potentials of the human NSCs used in this research.
Activation of type I and III IFN expression in human NSCs
To investigate the innate immunity of human NSCs in response to viral infections, the capability of IFN induction of the cells was examined under specific agonist stimulation. Initially, the human NSCs were transfected with poly(I:C) for 3, 6, 12, and 24 h, and then the mRNA expression of IFN-α/β (type I) and λ1 (type III) was detected. We found that mRNA levels of IFN-β and λ1 significantly increased in human NSCs transfected with poly(I:C), whereas IFN-α was not significantly increased (Fig. 2a). In addition, the increased transcriptional activation of IFN-β and λ1 stimulated by poly(I:C) in human NSCs was confirmed by transfection of poly(I:C) in a dose-dependent manner (Fig. 2b). Consistent with the mRNA expression, the protein levels of IFN-β were significantly increased in human NSCs transfected with poly(I:C) (Fig. 2c). Since the activation of type I IFN transcription is dependent on the activation of IRF3, we further determined IRF3 activation by examining the phosphorylated form (Ser-396) of IRF3 in the transfected cells. As shown in Fig. 2d, phosphorylated IRF3 was detected in the extracts of NSCs transfected with poly(I:C). We consistently observed phosphorylated IRF3 in the poly(I:C)-transfected NSCs by immunofluorescence (Fig. 2e). Although activation of IRF7 could also upregulate the activation of type I IFN, we did not detect the phosphorylated IRF7 in human NSCs transfected with poly(I:C) (Fig. 2f). The results demonstrate that human NSCs are competent to express type I and III IFNs in response to stimulation of dsRNA analogs.
Human NSCs are competent in the activation of antiviral gene transcription
Our previous results have demonstrated that type I IFNs can be induced in human NSCs. We further determined whether the downstream antiviral genes activated by type I IFN can be expressed in NSCs by detecting mRNA of the ISGs, including ISG56 and MxA, and viral RNA sensors RIG-I, MDA5, and TLR3. As shown in Fig. 3a, mRNA expression of the ISGs increased in the poly(I:C)-transfected NSCs. The immunoblots also probed the increasing protein expression levels of RIG-I, MDA5, and TLR3 (Fig. 3b). In addition, the NSCs were treated with IFN-β for 1, 2, 3, and 4 h, and then the mRNA expression of RIG-I, MDA5, TLR3, ISG56, and MxA was detected. As shown in Additional file 1: Figure S1A, treatment with IFN-β dramatically increased the mRNA levels of the aforementioned antiviral ISGs. Increasing amounts of RIG-I, MDA5, and TLR3 were also observed in the IFN-β-treated NSCs (Additional file 1: Figure S1B). The effects were further confirmed by treating NSCs with two different doses of IFN-β (Additional file 1: Figure S1C and D). Hence, the results imply that the activation of type I IFN in NSCs results in the induction of downstream antiviral gene expression.
The role of pathogen recognition receptors in human NSCs in the production of type I IFN
Previous results have shown that the expression of viral RNA sensors, including cytoplasmic PRRs RIG-I and MDA5 and the endosomal viral RNA sensor TLR3, could be induced in human NSCs by transfection of poly(I:C) (Fig. 3). These results indicate that these pathogen sensors can be normally expressed and induced by the pathogen-associated molecular pattern (PAMP) in human NSCs. To further determine the role of the PRRs in activating type I IFN signaling, specific ligands of the PRRs were used to stimulate the transcription of IFN-β in human NSCs. The NSCs were individually transfected with in vitro-transcribed RNA with 5′-triphosphate (5′pppRNA) and poly(I:C) high molecular weight (HMW), which are the ligands of RIG-I and MDA5, respectively. At 12 and 24 h post-transfection, total RNA of the transfected NSCs was collected and subjected to RT-qPCR to detect IFN-β mRNA. We found that the expression of IFN-β mRNA in NSCs was enhanced by the transfection of the ligands (Fig. 4a). In addition to measuring IFN-β mRNA, activation of IRF3 in the NSCs stimulated by the specific ligands was determined by immunoblotting of phosphorylated IRF3. The results demonstrated that IRF3 was consistently activated by RIG-I and MDA5 ligands, 5′pppRNA and poly(I:C) HMW, respectively, which dramatically induced IFN-β transcription (Fig. 4b).
To validate the role of RIG-I and MDA5 in activating the innate immune response in NSCs, we examined IFN-β transcription under stimulation with specific agonists in NSCs with knocked down RIG-I or MDA5 expression. As anticipated, knockdown of RIG-I expression reduced the 5′pppRNA-activated transcription of IFN-β in the NSCs, while knockdown of MDA5 expression did not (Fig. 4c). Surprisingly, we found that the expression of IFN-β mRNA initiated by poly(I:C) HMW was decreased by knockdown of either RIG-I or MDA5 (Fig. 4d), suggesting that the long dsRNA ligand may be sensed by RIG-I or MDA5 in NSCs. Additionally, total RNA extracted from Enterovirus A71 (EV-A71)-infected cells, which was considered as a MDA5 ligand , was used to validate the result above. We found that IFN-β mRNA expression initiated by total RNA of EV-A71-infected cells was also decreased in the NSCs that were knocked down with either RIG-I or MDA5 siRNA (Additional file 2: Figure S2A), in contrast to the result obtained from HeLa cells (Additional file 2: Figure S2B). Collectively, the results demonstrate that the cytoplasmic PRRs RIG-I and MDA5 can be induced and serve the role for sensing their ligands in NSCs.
In addition, we examined the expression and function of the endosomal PRRs TLR3, TLR7, and TLR8 in NSCs. The NSCs were separately transfected with poly(A:U), GS9620, and motolimod, which are agonists of TLR3, TLR7, and TLR8, respectively. At 12 and 24 h after transfection, total RNA of the NSCs was collected to examine the expression of IFN-β mRNA. The results showed that stimulation with poly(A:U) could induce IFN-β mRNA expression in human NSCs. In contrast, the ligands of TRL7 and TLR8 only weakly induced transcription of IFN-β mRNA (Fig. 5a), though the ligands were potent enough to activate IFN-β mRNA expression in THP-1-derived macrophages and peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) (Fig. 5b). The results indicate that endosomal PRR TLR3, but not TLR7 or TLR8, is functional in the activation of IFN-β mRNA production in NSCs.
Infection of ZIKV and JEV induces IFN-β expression mediated by RIG-I-like receptors in human NSCs
ZIKV and JEV infect human CNS and cause severe neurological complications. It is critical to explore whether these neurological tropism viruses could infect human NSCs and elicit innate immune responses. Therefore, we examined the expression of type I and III IFNs in response to infection with these viruses. We found that both ZIKV and JEV could infect and replicate in NSCs, and the infection strongly induced IFN-β expression. IFN-λ1 expression was also strongly induced in JEV-infected NSCs, but not in ZIKV infection (Fig. 6a, b). In addition, knockdown of RIG-I, but not MDA5, decreased ZIKV-induced IFN-β mRNA expression in the NSCs, while JEV-induced IFN-β mRNA expression could be affected by knockdown of either RIG-I or MDA5 (Fig. 6c, d). The results demonstrate that ZIKV or JEV can be replicated and elicit the innate immune responses of type I IFN in human NSCs. Moreover, we conclude that RIG-I is involved in the activation of the type I IFN response for both ZIKV and JEV in NSCs. Interestingly, the result indicates that MDA5 may also play a role in JEV-induced IFN-β production in NSCs. We further examined the role of RIG-I and MDA5 in ZIKV replication in human NSCs. We demonstrated that the ZIKV replication was significantly increased in cells knocked down with RIG-I, but not MDA5 siRNA (Additional file 3: Figure S3). These results imply that RIG-I plays an important role in regulating the ZIKV replication through the induction of IFN-β in human NSCs.
Activation of IFN-β signaling suppresses replication of Zika virus in human NSCs
As shown previously, ZIKV infection induced RIG-I-mediated IFN-β transcription. We further determined whether the activation of IFN-β production could inhibit ZIKV replication. The NSCs were transfected with 5′pppRNA, which is an agonist for stimulating the RIG-I pathway, and then infected with ZIKV. We found that the NSCs transfected with the RIG-I agonist induced IFN-β transcription (Additional file 4: Figure S4A) and consequently inhibited the replication of ZIKV at 24 and 48 h after infection (Additional file 4: Figure S4B and C). In addition, the NSCs treated with IFN-β protein prior to ZIKV infection could maintain the viability from cell death caused by the infection (Fig. 7a). Correspondingly, IFN-β treatment suppressed the synthesis of ZIKV protein and RNA in the NSCs (Fig. 7b, c, respectively). We further confirmed the inhibitory effect by examining the production of infectious ZIKV in the supernatant of NSCs treated with IFN-β by plaque formation assay (Fig. 7d). For examining the effect of IFN-β secreted from ZIKV-infected human NSCs in viral replication, we treated the ZIKV-infected human NSCs with anti-IFN-β antibody to block the secreted IFN-β. IFN-β neutralization could increase the expression levels of ZIKV vRNA, compared to the untreated control (Fig. 7e). Collectively, the results demonstrate that activation of IFN-β transcription or direct treatment with IFN-β inhibits ZIKV replication in human NSCs. Based on the results, we conclude that human NSCs have an intact innate immune response in activating the RIG-I signaling pathway to counteract ZIKV infection.
NSCs are progenitors residing in specific areas that possess self-renewal and neuro-regenerating abilities. Recent studies have shown that NSCs are susceptible to infection by various neurotropic viruses, including ZIKV, JEV, EV-A71, and CVB3, which cause various deleterious neurological disorders [40,41,42,43]. However, little is known regarding whether the innate immune responses could be induced by viral pathogens in these cells and how the cells respond to IFNs. In the present study, we demonstrate that NSCs are able to produce IFN-β (type I) and λ1 (type III) upon transfection with poly(I:C), which is a synthetic analog of double-stranded RNA for mimicking viral infection. We also detected the activation of IRF3 in the poly(I:C)-transfected NSCs. However, IFN-α mRNA was not significantly induced in the human NSCs. It has been reported that activation of IRF7 plays an essential role for the transcription of IFN-α . Consistently, we did not detect IRF7 activation in human NSCs upon poly(I:C) transfection. Therefore, IFN-α may not be as critical as IFN-β in antiviral response in human NSCs. In addition, IFN-stimulated antiviral genes, such as ISG56 and MxA, and the viral RNA sensors RIG-I, MDA5, and TLR3 can be expressed in NSCs after poly(I:C) transfection or IFN-β treatment. We further demonstrated that the cytoplasmic viral RNA sensors RIG-I and MDA5, as well as the endosomal PRR TLR3, play a role in the response to specific ligands for stimulating IFN-β transcription in NSCs. Furthermore, our results also show that infection of ZIKV or JEV to NSCs dramatically induces the expression of IFN-β. However, IFN-λ1, which is a type III IFN, was not significantly induced in ZIKV-infected human NSCs. This finding is consistent with previous publications describing that ZIKV does not induce type III IFN in human PBMCs and dendritic cells [45, 46] and that glioblastoma U-251 infected with ZIKV only induces 1–1.5-fold expression of IFN-λ1 . The cytoplasmic PRR RIG-I plays a critical role in the induction of IFN-β. However, we found that MDA5 is also involved in the detection of JEV infection to induce IFN-β expression in NSCs. Collectively, this research demonstrates that human NSCs have the ability to activate IFN signals against neurotropic viral pathogens.
In the CNS, neural lineage cells, including neurons and astrocytes, have been demonstrated to produce IFN-β [48, 49], while oligodendrocytes produce limited type I IFN in response to poly(I:C) . Our results further show that neural progenitor cells could also produce type I IFNs upon poly(I:C) stimulation or viral infection. Several cell types, such as pDCs and monocyte-derived DCs, have been demonstrated to produce IFN-λ1 during viral infection . A previous study also showed that IFN-λ1 could be induced in human astrocytes in response to poly(I:C) via TLR3 . Our results showed that stimulation with poly(I:C) not only triggers the transcription of IFN-β but also induces IFN-λ1 transcription in neural progenitor cells; hence, NSCs may be one of the cell types that produce IFN-λ1 in response to viral infections.
The cytoplasmic PRRs RIG-I and MDA5 are able to recognize specific pathogen RNA to induce IFN expression. However, a previous study showed that MDA5 is not expressed in human ESCs (hESCs) and that RIG-I is expressed but not responsive to its RNA ligand in hESCs . In contrast, differentiated neural lineage cells, such as murine cortical neurons, possess functional RIG-I to mediate the production of proinflammatory cytokines in response to JEV infection . Furthermore, differentiated human neuronal cells are also equipped with functional RIG-I and MDA5 to activate type I IFN expression upon poly(I:C) stimulation or Sendai virus infection . Interestingly, a previous study suggested that knockdown of RIG-I expression decreased the proliferation of undifferentiated neural progenitor cells in JEV-infected animals caused by an increase in JEV replication and cell cycle inhibitors . Nevertheless, our data indicate that human NSCs, like differentiated neural lineage cells, have functional RIG-I- and MDA5-mediated antiviral signaling pathways to respond to neurotropic virus infections.
In addition to cytosolic RLRs, endosomal TLR3, TLR7, and TLR8 are also capable of recognizing foreign nucleic acids to activate downstream innate immune responses. Few studies have investigated the expression and function of TLRs in neural progenitor cells. Previous studies revealed that the expression of TLR3 is decreased in the brain during embryo development. In addition, TLR3 signaling negatively regulates the proliferation of neural progenitor cells and hippocampal neurogenesis [34, 55]. Furthermore, the expression of TLR7 and TLR8 in the mouse brain is strongly regulated during development. The expression of TLR7 and TLR8 increases gradually from embryonic stages to postnatal days 4 and 21, respectively, and then subsequently declines [56, 57], and these TLRs play important roles in the regulation of neural differentiation [58, 59]. However, it was not clear whether these TLRs play roles in mediating innate immune responses in neural progenitor cells. We found that poly(A:U), the ligand of TLR3, was able to trigger IFN-β expression in those progenitor cells. Nevertheless, although TLR7 and TLR8 are expressed in NSCs, these TLRs lack the ability to induce type I IFN production in response to their specific ligands in the cells. These results imply that TLR7 and TLR8 may not be functional in activating the innate immune response in NSCs. Since previous studies have identified the role of TLR7 in the activation of the antiviral response in differentiated neural cells [23, 60], it is hypothesized that TLR7 plays a different role in neural progenitor cells.
Viral infections can be recognized by PRRs to trigger antiviral innate immune responses, such as the production of type I IFN. However, many viruses have developed strategies to subvert the host innate immune response. For example, NS1 and NS4B proteins of ZIKV are able to bind TBK1 and suppress the oligomerization of TBK1 and consequently limit the production of type I IFN, while NS2B-NS3 causes degradation of Jak1 protein and impairs the JAK-STAT pathway [61, 62]. Nonetheless, innate immune responses induced by a virus could be different among cell types. Our results show that infection with ZIKV dramatically induces IFN-β expression in NSCs and that induction or treatment with IFN-β is able to inhibit ZIKV replication in NSCs. In addition, the cytoplasmic pathogen sensor RIG-I mediates IFN-β transcription in ZIKV-infected NSCs. Since we have also found that treatment with IFN-β could induce downstream antiviral ISGs, such as ISG56 and MxA, in NSCs, this research clearly demonstrates that NSCs have intact RIG-I antiviral signaling pathways to interfere with viral propagation.
Our data show that human neural progenitor cells can elicit type I and III IFNs and downstream antiviral ISGs and that the cytosolic RLRs RIG-I and MDA5, as well as the endosomal receptor TLR3, play an important role in the induction of IFNs. In addition, our results show that neural progenitor cells can be infected with neurotropic viruses, including ZIKV and JEV. This event may disrupt neuro-regeneration and result in pathogenesis in the CNS. Nevertheless, since we have also found that IFN-β can restrict the propagation of ZIKV and enhance the survival of NSCs, the administration of IFN may provide a treatment strategy to protect NSCs from infections by neurotropic viruses.
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Central nervous system
Neural stem cell
Mesenchymal stem cells
Pattern recognition receptor
Pathogen-associated molecular pattern
Tumor necrosis factor
Retinoic acid-inducible gene I
Melanoma differentiation-associated protein 5
Interferon regulatory factor 3
Interferon regulatory factor 7
Myxovirus resistance gene A
High molecular weight
Peripheral blood mononuclear cells
Plasmacytoid dendritic cells
Japanese encephalitis virus
Enterovirus A 71
Multiplicity of infection
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We appreciate Professor Shin-Ru Shih at Chang Gung University for supporting virus stock and Vero cells for our research.
This work was financially supported by the Research Center for Emerging Viral Infections from The Featured Areas Research Center Program within the framework of the Higher Education Sprout Project by the Ministry of Education (MOE) in Taiwan and the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST), Taiwan (MOST108-3017-F-182-001). This work was also supported by the Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan (MOST-107-2320-B-182-001, MOST-108-2320-B-182-033, and MOST-106-2362-B-182-001), Chang Gung University (BMRPB33), and Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taiwan (CMRPD1G0431).
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Expression of RIG-I, MDA5, TLR3, ISG56 and MxA is upregulated in IFN-β-treated hNSCs. (A) RT-qPCR analysis was performed to detect the transcripts of RIG-I, MDA5, TLR3, ISG56 and MxA in human NSCs treated with 1 ng/ml IFN-β at the indicated time. The experiments were performed in triplicate, and the error bars represented the SD. (B) Immunoblot analysis was performed to examine the protein levels of RIG-I, MDA5 and TLR3 in 1 ng/ml IFN-β-treated hNSCs. β-actin was used as an internal control. (C) RT-qPCR analysis was performed to detect the mRNA levels of RIG-I, MDA5, TLR3, ISG56 and MxA in hNSCs treated with different doses of IFN-β for 2 h. The experiments were performed in triplicate, and the error bars represented the SD. (D) Immunoblot analysis was applied to detect protein levels of RIG-I, MDA5 and TLR3 in hNSCs treated with the indicated concentrations of IFN-β for 6 h.
Expression of IFN-β is regulated by MDA5 and RIG-I in hNSCs . (A)Human NSCs and (B)HeLa cells were transfected with siRNA against RIG-I or MDA5 by Lipofectamine RNAiMAX 2000 and then transfected with 2 μg of total RNA extracted from EV-A71-infected Vero cells for 24 h. The expression of IFN-β mRNA was analyzed with RT-qPCR. Western blot was applied to confirm the knockdown efficiency. The experiments were performed in triplicate, and the error bars represented the SD. The Student’s t test was used for statistical analysis. *, p < 0.05, **, p < 0.01, ***, p < 0.001.
RIG-I knockdown increases the replication of ZIKV in human NSCs. (A) Human NSCs were transfected with siRNA targeting RIG-I or MDA5 for 72 h, and then infected with ZIKV at an MOI of 1. Total RNA was collected to examine the mRNA expression of IFN-β using RT-qPCR. Western blot was performed to confirm the knockdown efficiency. (B) The expression of ZIKV vRNA was detected using RT-qPCR. (C) The viral growth curves were examined by performing plaque assay. The experiments were performed in triplicate, and the error bars represented the SD. The Student’s t test was used for statistical analysis. *, p<0.05, **, p < 0.01, ***, p < 0.001.
RIG-I agonist 5’pppRNA inhibits ZIKV replication in hNSCs. (A-C) Human NSCs were transfected with 1 μg of 5’pppRNA for 6 h and then infected with ZIKV at an MOI of 1. Total RNA was harvested at 24 and 48 h post infection. The relative levels of IFN-β mRNA (A) and ZIKV virus RNA (vRNA) (B) were detected by using RT-qPCR. (C) Supernatants of the hNSCs were collected at 24 and 48 h post infection and virus titers were determined by plaque forming assay. The experiments were performed in triplicate, and the error bars represented the SD. The Student’s t test was used for statistical analysis. *, p<0.05, **, p < 0.01, ***, p < 0.001.
Table S1. The primers used in the RT-qPCR assay.
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Who is responsible for curriculum content – and what happens when it inadvertently triggers a vulnerable student, asks HEATHER GALLAGHER.
It’s period six on a Friday and you have put an equation up on the whiteboard for your Year 12 maths class when you become aware of a possible situation. You forge ahead, thinking perhaps you’re overthinking it – but the next thing you know, a student is in tears.
The student in this scenario was my child. Still recovering from an eating disorder, they were distressed by this maths question from independent education supplier Edrolo:
At the beginning of a weight-loss program, Sam weighed 96kg. After the 15th week, he weighed 84kg. Assuming his weight loss was linear, how much weight did Sam lose each week?
Unfortunately, this was just one of numerous triggering examples in Edrolo’s resources, in which questions referred to weight loss, junk food consumption and exercise. Here are just a few of the opening sentences for Year 12 maths problems:
The regulars at Moe’s Tavern were unhappy with their health and collectively decided to lose weight.
Sebastian was trying to become healthier and lose weight, so he decided to begin an exercise program.
The scatterplot shows the relationship between the waist measurement and weight of a group of men.
According to the Butterfly Foundation, enquiries for their school services were up by 150% in the first term of 2021.
It raises important questions about who is responsible for creating and overseeing the educational content that’s put in front of our kids. What sort of quality control systems are in place?
According to the Butterfly Foundation, a national charity devoted to Australians affected by eating disorders, enquiries for their school services were up by 150% in the first term of 2021, compared to pre-COVID Term 1 in 2019. Butterfly education services manager Helen Bird says it is critical for curriculum producers, exam boards and educators to review content to ensure it doesn’t inadvertently do harm.
“Any curriculum or exam content which asks students to calculate or explore BMIs, body measurements, calorific content, calorie expenditure, or explore dieting or diet trends can be incredibly triggering for a young person experiencing an eating disorder and may drive disordered eating behaviours in vulnerable young people,” she says.
It is concerning that it took a parent’s complaint to highlight these issues to a company that describes itself as a trusted source for teaching and learning.
More than a thousand schools across Victoria, NSW and Queensland use Edrolo, with 90% of schools in Victoria signed up for the company’s resources. When I contacted the company as a parent back in September, I was told they would keep my concerns “top of mind as we review these and create any new content in the future”.
This year, when I followed up my original request, Edrolo’s recently appointed communications manager Clinton Milroy informed me that my original complaint prompted the creation of a taskforce. A new content audit checklist now ensures materials are “sensitive and appropriate”. The weight-related problems I listed above have been removed from the website and the senior maths text is being scrutinised before its reissue next year.
Edrolo’s co-founder Jeremy Cox said the company was committed to improving its quality assurance processes. “We have developed a content audit guide, to prompt our authoring teams to identify and review content that may be sensitive or triggering in terms of, among others, wellbeing and mental health, gender, race, disability or violence.”
It is concerning that it took a parent’s complaint to highlight these issues to a company that describes itself as a trusted source for teaching and learning, with a “systematic, innovative, and research-led approach” to designing its resources.
“The department does not have a relationship or contract with software provider Edrolo.”
The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), which declares itself to be “the authoritative source of advice on, and delivery of, national curriculum” referred me to the federal education department. The federal education department said it was a matter for the state education departments. A Victorian education department spokesman said that schools were responsible for the curriculum content they provide to students.
“The department does not have a relationship or contract with software provider Edrolo,” he said. “Schools must ensure the teaching and learning resources they use are challenging, engaging and age-appropriate, with content that is not offensive to students or the wider school community.”
While schools have autonomy in selecting appropriate resources, principals cannot reasonably be expected to review all content prior to distribution. Nor can we expect teachers to take responsibility for redacting content in textbooks and test papers.
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The election last week of distance running legend Haile Gebreselassie, president of the Ethiopian Athletics Federation (EAF), was met with enthusiastic public approval all over Ethiopia. In an impressive career spanning 29 years he ran in Haile was victorious in 80 percent of the over 400 local and international races, winning two Olympic gold medals and eight world championship titles and setting 27 world and 61 Ethiopian records. Though he retired from competitive running in 2015, he continued to have an active interest in the sport eventually assuming the presidency of the Federation. He is the founder of Great Ethiopian Run, the largest annual 10-kilometer road running event in Africa which has produced a crop of young athletes that successfully represented their country on the global stage. As running, in Haile’s own word, is his life he has put a great deal of effort in garnering the public acceptance and votes that propelled him to the helm of Ethiopian athletics. Such a pioneering election needs to become a norm in the country.
The global coverage given to Haile’s election as president is testimony to the high regard with which he is held not only at home but also on the international stage. This remarkable turn of events has profound implications for any citizen who puts it above one’s self-interest. It may well elicit a positive response to such questions as: can citizens who believe that they possess merit succeed if they set their mind on something? Can aspirations for a higher calling really be realized, not remain just pipedreams? Is Ethiopia a nation which is viewed in a good light for being a land of opportunities? Will talented citizens desirous to serve their country in various fields be encouraged from now on?Can a country whose image and reputation has been dented owing to a series of missteps turn over a new leaf? It inspires Ethiopians from all walks of life both at home and overseas to do their part in the political, economic and social spheres for the betterment of their beloved country.
The example set by the EAF must be emulated by other sports federations. It is imperative to meet halfway citizens endowed with the necessary skill and experience in the fields of, inter alia, education, health, transport, commerce, foreign affairs, public administration, municipal services, consultancy and training on leadership, policies and strategic issues. In particular it is of vital importance to exert the utmost effort in areas which require a full-time leadership and have not been ably handled to date. For the good of Ethiopia compatriots who are self-assured and capable of providing effective and inspiring leadership, who truly love their country, who have earned public acceptance, who put the nation and its people before themselves, who demonstrate the commitment to fighting injustice, mismanagement, corruption and other forms of bad governance in athletics and other arenas need to be given the chance to contribute their due share.
Nowadays nepotism and corruption are alarmingly pervading sports and other sectors. Institutions were taken over by characters bent on advancing their selfish needs with the sidelining of individuals whoare regarded as possessing knowledge, experience, work ethics and public trust. Consequently, the standard response to legitimate demands wasto engage in intimidation or diversion coupled with denigrating and turfing out honest citizens’ accusations. While the criteria by which public officials and servants were evaluated should have been carrying out one’s duty effectively, the fact that those who failed in their obligations in sports and other arenas were routinely tapped for even greater responsibility proved to be dispiriting. The glimmer of hope that was seen as a result of the determined effort of Haile and fellow athletes though is a sign of better things to come. Furthermore, it is wonderful to see a person renowned for his accomplishments and wealth assume a leadership position.He deserves to get all the help he can. The all too familiar infighting and intrigue crippling institutions must be condemned and put a stop to once and for all.
Underscoring that the belief that sports administration is a part-time job has dragged backwards Ethiopian athletics, Haile has pledged to give up his managerial duties in the companies he runs and serve his county full time. He also vowed to identify the problems besetting the country’s athleticsand bring about a profound change. Nevertheless, he acknowledged that he will face stiff challenges during his presidency. If he is to achieve the lofty goals he has set himself he particularly needs the whole-hearted support of the executive committee members who were elected alongside him. Transparency and accountabilityare essential to realizing the desperately needed change. Otherwise, the deep-rooted problems that necessitate the change will be entrenched. That is why the government and the public must stand behind the new president.
In general the basic demands of the people of Ethiopia should be met in order for them to enjoy the fruits of peace, prosperity and democracy. The public wants nothing more than good governance, the safeguarding of its security and welfare, the prevalence of the rule of law, respect for fundamental freedoms. This calls for the operations of the government and civil society organizations to be transparent as well as for the creation of an environment which enables citizens committed to serving their country and people selflessly to discharge the responsibilities entrusted to them with a sense of freedom and accountability. Therefore, elements which are motivated by nothing other than the protection of their narrow interests and that of their cohorts need to be brought to heel. The historic leadership election of the Ethiopian Athletics Federation that saw Haile Gebreselassie elected president must be replicated across all sectors! | <urn:uuid:453f0cce-5e93-46ee-a272-f396415c96fe> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.thereporterethiopia.com/3232/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572833.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817001643-20220817031643-00265.warc.gz | en | 0.967838 | 1,123 | 1.90625 | 2 |
Everything I Know About Poop
An absolute must-have for toilet-resistant kids. Everything I Know About Poop gives parents an innovative and fun way to help their toddlers achieve toilet-training success, especially the stubborn ones. It uses a hilarious story and charming drawings to engage kids and help them understand, verbalize and accept that people need to poop, animals need to poop, we all need to poop! But it's not always easy.
Everyone knows how to make a nice poop!
And people who do not know, learn sooner or later.
If you poop raise your hand!
Our little brother poops...
Mom and Dad also poop.
Even grandma and Grandpa still poop!
A hippo poops.
With its tail spinning like a helicopter, it flings poop through the air.
Yuck! What a mess it makes!
Birds know how to poop.
Onto people, sometimes. (But not on me!)
Grandma has a cute puppy that poops anywhere on the street.
You have to pick it up, and throw it away. (The poop, not the dog.)
While our very proud cat, prefers to poop in his litter box.
What about me? What about you? How do we poop?
Kids will find this book hilarious and will commit it to memory.
Jaume Copons is a writer. Besides having written a lot of novels, songs, and scripts, he is the coauthor of the I, Elvis Riboldi series, and a creator of TV series for children. He likes to wander aimlessly, look at shoe store windows, listen to the same song over and over, and read several books at the same time. Jaume lives in Barcelona (Catalonia) Spain.
Pub Date: 2018
Format: Hardback with color illus.
Size: 8.00 x 8.00 inches
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Eric, the 6-foot, 140-pound ‘mechanical man’, was constructed to open the Exhibition of the Society of Model Engineers at London’s Royal Horticultural Hall in 1928. After the Duke of York cancelled, Richards, the exhibition’s secretary, offered to “make a man of tin” to take the Duke’s place. At the event’s opening, on September 20, Eric rose to his feet, bowed, looked to the right, to the left, and, with appropriate gestures, proceeded to give a four minute [opening address.] (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/science/2016/05/10/eric2_trans_NvBQzQNjv4Bq9rg-P7f8wNnSS1PPckrMR-dXsnpCz3tP6_Ws0MCzAGg.png?imwidth=1240) [Film footage] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLmohGA19Ek)
“His exterior was of aluminium, not unlike a mediaeval knight in armour. His eyes were white bulbs with red pupils painted on them. The use of 35,000 volts of electricity causes blue sparks to emanate from his [teeth.] (http://www.theoldrobots.com/images111/Eric_RUR-9.JPG) His feet were fastened to a box, in which there was a twelve-volt electric motor. Inside his body there was another motor, eleven electro-magnets, and about three miles of wire. He could move his arms and his head just as any real man does when speaking.”
According to Wikipedia, “The robot was operated by two people, and Eric’s voice was received live by a radio signal, Richards claiming to be working under a license of the Marconi Company. Although able to sit and stand, Eric could not move his legs to walk.” Eric’s chest was marked with the letters “R.U.R.”. This was a reference to the robot manufacturer in [Karel Čapek’s 1920 play.] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R.U.R. )
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A collection of news articles on [Eric.] (http://cyberneticzoo.com/robots/1928-eric-robot-capt-richards-english/)
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Recently, the Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources (PCRWR) delivered a grave warning: if the government does not take action, the country will run out of water by 2025. Severe water scarcity is already having a negative impact on the country’s public health and the economy. Over 80 percent of water supplied is considered unsafe, and water scarcity and water-borne diseases are resulting in a loss of up to 1.44 percent of GDP. A number of standalone initiatives are underway to mitigate this impact; what else is needed now is a coordinated national policy on water.
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Goal six of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) calls for ensuring availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all, water use efficiency, and integrated water resources management. In line with the SDGs, Pakistan’s vision 2025 addresses the issues of water security and aims for increasing water storage capacity, improving agricultural efficiency by 20 percent, and ensuring the availability of clean drinking water to all Pakistanis.
Greater investment in Pakistan’s water sector represents the best option for sustainable social and economic development and to ensure that no one is left behind in the process of development. Pakistan needs a sound national water policy which delineates the framework for balanced socio-economic development, management, and conservation of the country’s water resources in an environment challenged by climate change. Attempts over the years to update and approve a national water policy have failed due to lack of priority and consensus among federating units, and the approval of the 2002 draft national water policy has been delayed for a decade and a half.
The Asia Foundation is supporting a local organization Hisaar Foundation to develop a series of recommendations to guide the framework of a national water policy. The five main focus areas of the recommendations are: improving access to water for the poor and landless; financing the urban and rural water value chain; safeguarding the Indus Basin and its infrastructure; improving water institutions and their management and governance; and building a base for science, technology, and social aspects of water.
At a recent conference on water policy organized by the Hisaar Foundation and The Asia Foundation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, participants from the public and private sector discussed recommendations regarding where the country’s water policy and its implementation need to focus, with specific strategies for a provincial water policy.
Highlights include: calling on the political leadership to actively take up the water cause, improving agricultural water use efficiency, maintaining and upgrading existing water infrastructure, expanding the irrigation network to semi-arid and arid districts in order to utilize arable land, depoliticizing water management, raising community awareness about water conservation and water rights, improving transboundary communication, and bringing the private sector and institutes of higher learning into the water discourse.
If prioritized, water can serve as the engine of economic growth and regional trade expansion. With agriculture being Pakistan’s major sector (constituting 20% of GDP) and largest water consumer, it is estimated that even if a billion-dollar output is achieved for every million acre-feet of water utilized for agriculture, the water economy has the potential to increase total annual agricultural GDP to $200 billion from its current $50 billion.
Similarly, the country has exploited only 6,500 megawatts of hydro energy generation capacity of the Indus river system which stands at a potential of generating 59,000 megawatts. To realize the potential of the country’s “water economy,” a paradigm shift in reframing the national water policy and management is required at national level where all stakeholders are engaged and demand side measures are emphasized that promote conservation, water use efficiency, and controls excessive groundwater exploitation.
Pakistan needs to employ smarter and less water-intensive practices. The country has seen its fair share of supply-side measures such as building mega hydro projects and dams. The focus of the future reforms however should be on improving water use efficiency especially in the agriculture sector which continues to be the largest consumer of water while escaping taxation (or lightly taxed at the provincial level).
Apart from bringing the agriculture sector under the tax umbrella, there is a need to reform water tariffs and cost recovery. Canal water is heavily undervalued and the cost of recovery is poor— only 24 percent of the annual operation and maintenance cost is recovered—leading to water use inefficiencies and a financially unsustainable irrigation system. Moreover, the uniform pricing structure of major crops does not reflect their different water consumption rates. Reforming tariffs to represent their true value, therefore, will not only increase efficiency but will also generate revenue to maintain the water infrastructure, thereby reducing system leakages. Similarly, inadequate urban water tariffs have affected drinking water quality and there is a need to revise urban utilities to promote conservation and efficient water use.
Besides pricing incentives, maintaining infrastructure and innovation have an important role to play in water management and conservation. Maintaining infrastructure, especially in the agricultural sector, can reduce water loss significantly (two-thirds of irrigation water is lost due to system leakages) while practices such as crop zoning and innovative technologies like direct seeding drip irrigation should be encouraged and emphasized which increase agriculture water-use efficiency. Innovative methods in water conservation, recycling, wastewater management, water treatment, and rain water harvesting should become realities in cities and towns. However, care should be taken in making innovative practices cost effective and accessible.
Greater engagement of multiple stakeholders is required at the local level in water management and the capacity-building of local institutions. Campaigns aimed at increasing awareness and behavioral change should represent an essential part of the government’s water policy. Women have been identified to be important change makers in areas of conservation efforts; therefore, women should be engaged at every level. Most importantly, equity needs to enter the policy discourse so that measures introduced are not at the expense of the marginalized and the poor. Lastly, the private sector should be brought into the public policy discourse over water management. Banks should be encouraged to develop products to meet the gaps in financing for water projects. The State Bank of Pakistan’s recent Green Banking Guidelines for financial institutions is a step in the right direction.
Pakistan aspires to become one of the 10 largest economies in the world by 2047. Given the importance of water to Pakistan’s economy, getting water resource management right will be essential to realizing this goal. Water issues need to be resolved expediently for the sake of peace and prosperity in the country. We owe this to our future generations.
Brayshna Kundi is a program officer for The Asia Foundation in Pakistan. The views and opinions expressed here are those of the author and not those of The Asia Foundation or its funders.
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Japanese multinational enterprises and their role in technological self-reliance in Asia
Multinational enterprises (MNE) are generally considered to be the most important agents for the international transfer of technology, because they were and are the major creators of new technology, and also because they monopolize the main intellectual properties relating to industrial technology. The principal channels for transfer of technology used by these enterprises are licensing and direct investment. The developing countries, however, often lack the capability to use this manufacturing technology without the transfer of management skills associated with foreign investment. Japan is a rare case of a success story in which a country made effective use of foreign licensed technology without direct foreign investment.
The owner of the industrial technology may choose to invest with a wholly owned subsidiary or a controllable joint venture in which the technology provider holds more than 50 per cent of the voting stock. A choice of technology that is appropriate to receiving countries, the organization of management, the technology licensing fee' and even the sales area for products made by local plants are decided by the headquarters of MNEs. For the directors of any MNE, profit comes before the interests of the local community, technology transfer, and the self-reliance in technology of host countries.
The technology supplied by MNEs and the impact of transfer modes upon host countries' long-term technological growth and development have been criticized by them. United Nations organs such as UNCTAD (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development) have attacked the MNEs' attitude on technology transfer. UNCTAD has proposed an "International Code of Conduct on the Transfer of Technology" aimed at restricting the monopolistic power held by MNEs in the developing countries. The code of conduct aims at obtaining effective assistance for developing countries in the selection, acquisition, and effective use of technologies appropriate to their needs.
However, the focus of technology transfer problems is shifting from coping with the monopolization of technology by MNEs to the development of indigenous technology in developing countries. How to enhance local technology with the help of MNEs is an important question. In the following section, we will analyse the Japanese MNEs' behaviour and their impact on technological development in host countries.
Japan's direct foreign investment in Asia
The direct foreign investment activities of the Japanese enterprises can be divided into the following five stages.
The first period: 1951-1962
During the first half of the 1950s, Japan's foreign investment averaged annually less than $10 million, largely as a result of the limitations imposed by the precarious position of her own foreign exchange reserves. The amount of investment in Asian countries was meagre throughout the 1950s, in comparison with that in the Middle East and Latin America, because of the anti-Japan feeling that still prevailed in Asia. But the reparations paid by the Japanese government to some Asian countries offered Japanese private enterprises an opportunity to resume or to initiate open business activities in those countries (table 8).
Table 8. Value of Japan's direct foreign investment approved by the Japanese government (US$ millions)
|Fiscal year||Direct foreign investment||Cumulative value||Growth rate %|
Source: Up to 1977: Terutomo Ozawa, Multinationalism: Japanese Style, Princeton, N.J.: Princeton University Press, 1979, p. 12. 1978-1985: MITI, Kaigai toshi tokei souran: dai 2-kai kaigai jigyou katsudou kihon chousa, Tokyo: MITI, 1986.
The second period: 1963-1967
This period coincided with Japan's entry into OECD and the change of her status to an IMF Clause 8 country. During the early 1960s, Taiwan, Thailand, Hong Kong, and Singapore began to emerge as the host countries for Japan's offshore ventures in both commercial and manufacturing operations. The change of development policies in most Asian countries from import substitution to an export-oriented policy offered favourable conditions to Japanese investors. A typical example was the establishment of the Kaohsiung Export Processing Zone in Taiwan in 1966. The amount of direct foreign investment exceeded the $200-million level by 1966. This increase was caused mainly by the growing investment in Asian countries, in particular Taiwan' Hong Kong, Thailand, and Singapore.
The third period: 1968-1971
This period saw the increasing liberalization of direct foreign investment on the basis of the accumulated trade surplus. The largest amount was invested in North America and the second place was now taken by Asia. Japan's normalization of diplomatic relations with the Republic of Korea took place in 1965. Korea opened the Masan Free Export Processing Zone in 1970, and offered very attractive conditions to foreign investors. Thus, Taiwan and the Republic of Korea came to occupy important places in Japanese enterprises' offshore production for export to other countries, especially in textiles and electricals.
The fourth period: 1972-1977
In June 1972, all foreign investment was completely liberalized and this, together with the appreciation of the yen, gave momentum to the phenomenal increase in the amount of investment. Even the Middle East war of October 1973 (Yom Kippur War) did not stop the increased investment flow and only slowed it down temporarily, as shown in table 8. The characteristics of Japan's direct foreign investment in this period were that the investment in advanced countries was mainly for commercial activities while that in Asian countries was mostly for manufacturing.
The fifth period: 1978 onward
The beginning of this period signifies the intensification of the "trade war between Japan and Europe" and "trade friction between Japan and the US." A sharp increase in the value of the yen relative to the dollar began in 1977, and in October 1978 reached the record rate of 176 yen per dollar. These two factors encouraged Japanese enterprises to invest in North America and Europe to circumvent protectionism.
In the 1980s, the pattern of Japanese foreign investment has changed noticeably. The share of investment in resource development and labour-intensive industries has been decreasing, and accordingly the relative importance of developing countries in Japan's total foreign investment has begun to diminish. On the other hand, Japan's investment in advanced countries has been substantially increased, especially in the field of technology-intensive industries such as electronics and transport machinery, in addition to her previous investment in non-manufacturing industries.
The decreasing share of Japan's investment in Asian countries has been caused by the following factors: (a) the problem of debt accumulation in some countries in the third world; (b) the completion of a round of investment in import-substituting industries; (c) the stagnation of the demand for primary products; (d) increasing political instability.
In addition to these, the MITI survey16 lists the following factors, among others, as sources of the difficulties experienced by Japanese investors in Asia: (a) intensification of sales competition; (b) inflation; (c) difficulty in securing labour, both in terms of quantity and quality; (d) restrictions on the employment of foreigners and the obligation to employ local personnel; (e) restrictions on the import of raw materials and parts; (f) localization of equity capital demanded by the host country's government; and (g) restrictions on the mobilization of local capital.
Motivations for direct foreign investment
The MITI survey of Japan's direct foreign investment in 1978 gave information on what motivated Japanese enterprises to invest in foreign countries.
"To secure and expand the market" came first. Then followed: "to diversify and to internationalize business activity," "favourable labour conditions," and so on. The order of priority given to various motivations differed, of course, from region to region, and, even in the same region, from industry to industry. In the case of Asia, the factor of "favourable labour conditions" occupied a prominent position after "to secure and expand the market." This contrasted sharply with the case of the US, where the labour factor had almost no importance.
The labour factor played a more important role in light manufacturing industries such as textiles, electricals, etc., than in other industries. During the 1960s, the labour shortage problem in Japan forced a lot of medium and small-scale enterprises in textile and electrical industries to invest in Asian countries where the wage rate was much lower than in Japan. But this situation seems to have begun to change.
Table 9. Motivation for direct foreign investment in ASEAN (percentages)
|Motivation||Time of decision||Present (1986)|
|To secure market||30||40|
|To localize production in the face of host country's import restrictions or ban||14||12|
|To secure production base as part of global business strategy||13||19|
|To expand business activities||11||12|
|To utilize cheap labour||10||7|
|To take advantage of host country's favourable investment promotion measures||9||3|
|To meet requests from partners||9||6|
|To secure raw materials||3||0.5|
Source: Japan Overseas Enterprises Association, ASEAN shinshutsu nikkei kigyou ni okeru gijutsu in: sono mondaiten kaimei to kaizen no tameno teigen, 1986, pp. 46-47.
A survey of 79 enterprises by the Japan Overseas Enterprises Association on reasons for investing in ASEAN countries at the time the decision was taken, together with a present reassessment, is shown in table 9.
The table reveals that the importance of the host country's favourable investment promotion measures as a pull factor for foreign investment has been decreasing, apparently because of the increasing demands for localization put forward by the host country's government. The desire to secure and to expand the market was maintained throughout the period.
One significant change that should be noted is the importance attached to the motivation to secure the production base from the viewpoint of global business strategies. The emphasis on this factor seems to have been getting stronger, especially in the face of the slow expansion of the world market since the second oil shock. Even in Asia, this factor has gained more importance than before, as is clear from the data from another survey conducted by the Electronic Industries Association of Japan on the motivation of 74 electronic enterprises for investing in ASEAN countries. According to this survey, four major incentives, in descending order of importance, are "export to another country," `'to secure host country's potential market," "to utilize cheap labour", and "host country's favourable policies for foreign investors."17 One interpretation of this order of priorities could be that the aim is first to secure the host country's market by taking advantage of its favourable government policies and cheap labour, and then to export to another country, using not a Japanese brand-name but one from the host country.
This arrangement seems to have been not wholly unwelcome to the host country, because the change of strategy on the part of the Japanese enterprises coincided with the change of development policies from import-substitution to export-oriented ones on the part of the host country's government. This change of policies on both sides has contributed to some extent to the improvement of the balance of payments position of the host country and to the raising of its technological standards, allowing it to compete in the world market.
How to fit into local conditions
Once the decision to invest in Asian countries has been taken, one of the greatest problems faced by investing enterprises is the selection of appropriate partners. According to a survey conducted by the Japan Institute of Labour in 1986,18 only 28.9 per cent of 76 sample enterprises claimed that there was no problem in selecting partners. Sixty per cent have experienced some difficulty in choosing collaborators, and gave the following reasons: (1) lack of rational managerial qualities; (2) inflexibility of political regulations; and (3) late entry into Asian countries.
Recognition of the first factor has resulted in a preponderance of overseas Chinese businessmen as partners of the Japanese affiliates in most Asian countries and regions. The Japan Overseas Enterprises Association gives the following data on the participation of overseas Chinese in joint ventures with Japanese enterprises in ASEAN countries: 36 (57.1 per cent) of 63 sample ventures in Indonesia; 30 (52.6 per cent) of 57 in Thailand; 29 (46.8 per cent) of 62 in Malaysia; 26 (44.8 per cent) of 58 in Singapore; and 8 (33.3 per cent) of 24 in the Philippines.
This might have serious repercussions on Asian people's attitudes toward the Japanese economic advance into these countries. Thus, Ozawa remarks:
It was a rational choice for many Japanese manufacturers to choose as their partners in their new local ventures those Chinese merchants who used to be their import agents. In general, the Japanese found much closer cultural and motivational affinities in the Chinese than in the local people. However, there is a deep-seated resentment against the economic dominance of overseas Chinese in such Asian countries as Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. The
Japanese, by joining economic forces with this particular local interest, unwittingly have made themselves targets of local resentment.19
In the face of the changes in economic policy by developing countries in favour of increasing localization, notably Malayanization in Malaysia, Japanese enterprises intending to establish joint ventures in Asian countries should, in selecting their prospective partners, take into consideration not only the economic calculations, but also the possible political and social implications.
Localization of capital
Concomitant to the selection of partners is the problem of what type of affiliation should be chosen for a joint venture. The number of Japanese affiliates in Asia, by share of equity participation, is shown in table 10. Minority participation below 50 per cent accounts for 42.4 per cent of the total number of affiliates. It should be pointed out that this ratio is quite high if it is compared with the US. Two explanations can be offered for this.
The first is that general trading companies have been playing a prominent role in establishing and operating Japanese affiliates in developing countries. Trading companies lack manufacturing skills and are satisfied with acting as mediators between Japanese manufacturers and local partners in the establishment of joint ventures. Kojima and Ozawa point out:
The trading companies' willingness - and for that matter, the willingness of Japanese interests generally - to remain as minority owners may be related in part to the comparatively small stakes involved in most of these manufacturing ventures. Moreover, trading companies are in a position to exercise a great deal of managerial control without holding majority ownership, since they provide such critical services as supplies of inputs and working capital and access to market.20
Table 10. Number of Japanese affiliates by share of equity participation
|Share (%)||Number of affiliates||% of total|
Source: MITI, Kaigai toshi tokei souran; dai 2-kai kaigai jigyou katsudou kihon chousa, Tokyo: MITI, 1986, p. 136.
The number of manufacturing joint ventures in Asia in which trading companies have been involved in one way or another was 364 in 1980. This accounted for about one-third of the total number of manufacturing joint ventures in Asia in that year.
Another factor to explain the large proportion of minority ownership in Japan's joint ventures in Asia is the regulations imposed on capital participation by the host country's government. Take Thailand, for example. There is no written rule that foreign capital should be less than 49 per cent. There exist, of course, exceptional cases which the government decides from time to time. Because of this rather ad hoc localization policy by the Thai government, the so-called fading-out process has been accelerating among Japanese affiliates. The average share of Japanese capital declined from 73 per cent in 1963 to 47.8 per cent in 1974, and then to 46.5 per cent in 1981.21 In the case of the Philippines, the limitation imposed on foreign capital participation is, as a rule, 40 per cent. In other Asian countries, a more or less similar policy of localization of capital has been followed in order to facilitate the growth of local enterprises as well as to avoid domination by foreign capital. But a too rigid application of localization policy and the demands of too hasty localization can sometimes cause unnecessary conflict between two partners. It is typical of this situation that one of the Japanese complaints about the performance of affiliates is the local partners' inability to mobilize enough capital.
Localization of staff
The localization demand does not stop at the control of capital. It covers personnel and the procurement of raw materials and parts as well.
Some countries in Asia impose restrictions on the number of foreign nationals working in joint ventures by the system of work permits. This is one of the factors which hamper the smooth transfer of technology, particularly by limiting the entrance of the necessary number of engineers and managing staff required at the initial stage of a joint venture.
To meet the demand for localization put forward by the host country's government, most of the Japanese affiliates have been implementing measures to replace Japanese nationals by local staff, step by step. Generally three stages of localization of staff can be discerned.
At the first stage - 5 to 6 years after the start of the operation control over ordinary operations can be entrusted to local staff. The percentage of Japanese nationals employed declines from 4 per cent at the time of the start of operations to 1 per cent toward the end of this stage.
At the second stage -11 to 12 years after the start of operations the Japanese staff assist only on emergency cases and the rest of the operation is the responsibility of local staff. But the decline in the number of the Japanese nationals slows down. At the third stage, the local staff master the operational techniques to deal with all the possible situations in the production processes of standardized products. The Japanese staff now specialize in managerial activities. At this stage, the number of Japanese staff is stabilized? with 15-20 per cent of directors, 20 per cent of administration staff, and 60-70 per cent of production and technology staff.22
The average number of Japanese staff per affiliate in ASEAN countries in 1986 stood at 4.8 men; 1.6 in management, 2.5 in technology, and 0.9 in other divisions.23 This contrasts sharply with the situation in the US, where the number of Japanese nationals stationed elsewhere is much higher, particularly in commerce-oriented activities (trading companies). So the problem is certainly not one of numbers, but of the degree of participation in the decision-making process, in terms not only of production processes but also of managing all business activities. This topic will be taken up in the next section.
The general pattern of relationships between parents and affiliates in Asian countries that emerges from these surveys is the following:
The shares of local staff in the total number of directors, division chiefs, and section chiefs are 34.3, 52.4 and 77.9 per cent respectively. It is considered very difficult to localize the posts of persons in charge of presidentship, finance and accounts, and technology. The main obstruction is deemed to be the difficulty felt by local staff in communicating with the responsible personnel in the parent company. This language problem will appear again in the next section as one of the factors impeding the smooth transfer of technology.
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The families of flowering plants.
Habit and leaf form. Herbs;laticiferous. Perennial; with a basal aggregation of leaves; rhizomatous (monopodial). Hydrophytic to helophytic. Leaves emergent. Leaves alternate; distichous (at least in origin); petiolate, or sessile; sheathing. Leaf sheaths not tubular; with free margins. Leaves simple. Lamina entire; linear (more or less triquetrous, twisted); parallel-veined. Axillary scales present. Lamina margins entire.
General anatomy. Plants without laticifers (but with laticiferous canals). Accumulated starch exclusively ‘pteridophyte type’.
Leaf anatomy. Stomata present; paracytic. Guard-cells not ‘grass type’.
Lamina with secretory cavities. Secretory cavities containing latex; schizogenous. The mesophyll containing calcium oxalate crystals, or without calcium oxalate crystals (? — no raphides). Vessels absent.
Stem anatomy. Secretory cavities present; with latex. Secondary thickening absent. Xylem without vessels. Sieve-tube plastids P-type; type II.
Root anatomy. Root xylem with vessels; vessel end-walls scalariform and simple (mainly simple).
Reproductive type, pollination. Plants hermaphrodite. Floral nectaries present. Nectar secretion from the gynoecium (from the bases and sides of the carpels—corresponding with septal nectaries).
Inflorescence, floral, fruit and seed morphology. Flowers aggregated in ‘inflorescences’; in umbels. The ultimate inflorescence unit cymose. Inflorescences scapiflorous; terminal; large, terminal, few-flowered cymose umbels; with involucral bracts (three). Flowers medium-sized (long pedicelled); regular; 3 merous; cyclic; pentacyclic. Floral receptacle not markedly hollowed (convex). Perigone tube absent. Hypogynous disk absent.
Perianth with distinct calyx and corolla (the outer members often tending towards sepaloid), or of ‘tepals’; 6; free; 2 whorled (3+3); isomerous; when not resolvable into calyx and corolla, petaloid; similar in the two whorls to different in the two whorls; green to white, or pink to purple, or brown (white through pink to purplish brown, the outer whorl often tinged with green).
Androecium 9. Androecial members of the outer cycle branched (?—the outer cycle consisting of three pairs of stamens), or unbranched (the inner cycle of three single stamens, these alternating with the outer pairs); free of the perianth; markedly unequal (the three of the inner whorl longer, with markedly longer anthers); free of one another; 2 whorled (6+3). Androecium exclusively of fertile stamens. Stamens 9; triplostemonous; alterniperianthial (i.e. the three pairs of the outer whorl alternating with the inner perianth members). Anthers basifixed; dehiscing via longitudinal slits; latrorse; tetrasporangiate. Endothecium developing fibrous thickenings. The endothecial thickenings spiral. Anther epidermis persistent. Microsporogenesis successive. Anther wall of the ‘monocot’ type. Pollen grains aperturate; 1 aperturate; sulcate; 3-celled.
Gynoecium 6 carpelled (in one whorl). Carpels increased in number relative to the perianth. Gynoecium apocarpous (to carpels basally fused); eu-apocarpous to semicarpous; superior. Carpel incompletely closed (distally unsealed); shortly stylate; apically stigmatic (each style with a ventral, decurrent stigmatic region); 20–100 ovuled (‘many’). Placentation dispersed (the ovules scattered on the sides of the carpel). Stigmas dry type; papillate; Group II type. Ovules over the carpel surface; anatropous; bitegmic; crassinucellate. Embryo-sac development Polygonum-type. Polar nuclei fusing prior to fertilization. Antipodal cells formed, or not formed; when formed, 1, or 2; not proliferating. Synergids hooked (with filiform apparatus). Endosperm formation helobial.
Fruit non-fleshy; an aggregate. The fruiting carpel dehiscent; a follicle. Seeds non-endospermic. Seeds with starch. Cotyledons 1. Embryo achlorophyllous (1/1); straight. Testa without phytomelan; leathery.
Seedling.Germination phanerocotylar. Hypocotyl internode present (long). Seedling collar not conspicuous. Cotyledon hyperphyll elongated; assimilatory; more or less circular in t.s. Coleoptile absent. Seedling macropodous. Seedling cataphylls absent. First leaf dorsiventral. Primary root ephemeral.
Physiology, biochemistry. Not cyanogenic. Alkaloids absent. Proanthocyanidins absent. Flavonols absent. Ellagic acid absent. Saponins/sapogenins absent.
Geography, cytology. Holarctic. North temperate. Eurasia. X = 13.
Taxonomy.Subclass Monocotyledonae. Dahlgren et al. Superorder Alismatiflorae; Hydrocharitales. APG 3 core angiosperms; Superorder Lilianae; non-commelinid Monocot; Order Alismatales.
Species 1. Genera 1; monogeneric, Butomus.
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1Let the slime soak in warm water. Pour some warm water into a bowl, and place the slime in it. You can mix it around with your hands a bit. Keep it in the water for a minute or so. It may seem like it's coming apart, but it will still be fine. X Research source
2Microwave the slime for 10 seconds. Pull the slime out of the water, and squeeze it. You don't want all that water to come with the slime. Put it in a microwave-safe bowl and stick it in the microwave for about 10 seconds. Let it sit outside of the microwave for about a minute so you don't burn your fingers. No slime is worth burnt fingers. X Research source
3Add some lotion for extra softening power. Squirt in a spoonful or two of lotion. It doesn't matter what kind. If you use a good-smelling one, then your slime will smell good, too. Use your hands to mix the lotion in. High-five! You've fixed your slime. X Research source
- If it looks too runny at the end, add a dash of activator. Activator is just whatever you used to make the slime in the first place, such as half a teaspoon of Borax dissolved in a glass of water.
QuestionMy friend said my slime is getting hard because I played with it too much, is this true?Community AnswerYes. I fix this by putting it into the microwave for about 5 seconds, then adding lotion. If it's sticky, add a little bit of activator.
QuestionWill the slime release any harmful fumes when I heat it in a microwave?Community AnswerNo, not at all.
QuestionWill the slime make noises in the microwave?Community AnswerIt shouldn't if you leave it in for just 10 seconds and make sure you add water.
QuestionWill the slime blow up in the microwave?Community AnswerNo. It will heat up and become more liquidy. I usually soften slime by putting water in it; an alternative is baby oil.
QuestionMy slime is soupy, how do I make it less soupy?Community AnswerAdd more glue or flour\cornflour and knead it. You can also use a hairdryer to blow it at a high temperature because you probably put in too much water.
QuestionDoes this work for clear slime?Community AnswerYes, It works for clear slime. Just don't add colored lotion, or it might change color.
QuestionCan you rub lotion into your slime to make it less hard?Community AnswerIt depends on the type of slime. If it is hard putty slime, then you can't, but if it is butter or fluffy slime, you can.
QuestionCan I make slime with body wash and flour?Community AnswerIt won't be the same. It would make more of a play dough-like substance, and it would be a bit sticky and messy. It will dry up much faster, and may form mold because of the flour.
QuestionHow do I get slime off of clothes?Community AnswerRun an ice cube over the slime and it should soften up enough that you can just peel it off.
QuestionHow do I make it fluffy slime stretchy?Community AnswerAdd lotion to the slime and mix the slime with it together; your slime will eventually become more sticky and stretchier. Do not add lots of lotion, because it will result to your slime becoming very sticky and unpleasant to play with. You can also just add water to the slime to also make it sticky as well.
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJr8d3rFNg4&feature=youtu.be&t=15
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TONa_1HJpDo&feature=youtu.be&t=83
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_SyfHlVlvc&feature=youtu.be&t=34
- ↑ http://www.funathomewithkids.com/2014/06/how-to-fix-slime-that-didnt-work-out.html
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yaGEmZ-DC0&feature=youtu.be&t=39
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yaGEmZ-DC0&feature=youtu.be&t=66
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yaGEmZ-DC0&feature=youtu.be&t=108
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The easiest way to soften slime is to add a liquid agent like water, antibacterial gel, or hand lotion to it, then knead the slime with your fingers. Start out by adding just a spoonful or two of the liquid, then knead the slime until it's fully absorbed. If the consistency is still harder than you'd like, add a little more of the liquid and knead the slime again. You can also let the slime soak in a bowl of warm water for a few minutes. Then microwave it in a heat-safe dish for about 10 seconds to soften it up! If you want to learn how to soften slime in the microwave instead, keep reading the article! | <urn:uuid:88a73989-aadf-45ad-8e04-d96bc14594c1> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.wikihow.com/Soften-Slime | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570977.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809124724-20220809154724-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.92306 | 1,817 | 1.828125 | 2 |
Buying Advice: Body Lotion
Applying a good body lotion should be an integral part of your daily skincare routine. Dry, dehydrated skin can not only appear red or ashy but also can itch or even flake. Moreover, dehydrated skin can’t repair itself as quickly, so it begins to age at an accelerated rate. There are a vast number of different body lotions on the market, and prices can range from $1.50 to over $400. Without knowing what to look for, it can be difficult to differentiate between different products and find the right body lotion for your skin type and budget. Below, we have broken down the most important components of body lotions to help you make a more educated purchasing decision.
What to Know Before You Buy
While it would be impossible for the typical consumer to understand all of the different ingredients in a moisturizer, it is still important to have a basic understanding of what is in your body lotion before you buy it. This knowledge may also help you to identify what you don’t like about your current body lotion. A good, basic moisturizer should contain ingredients that have humectant, occlusive and emollient properties, as well as some combination of lipids. Essentially, the right formulation of these ingredients will help to replenish surface hydration, as well as restore the skin's natural barriers against moisture loss and external irritants. The lotion should rub in easily and smoothly and shouldn’t feel tacky as it dries.
Humectants attract water to the uppermost layer of your skin, known as the stratum corneum. They typically draw water from the dermis below to hydrate the surface of your skin, but they can also attract water from the air in very humid conditions. Glycerin (also known as glycerol) is the most popular humectant because it is inexpensive and highly effective. Other examples of humectants that you might come across include propylene glycol (less "sticky" than glycerin), sorbitol, hexylene and butylene glycol, urea (10%), hyaluronic acid, sodium PCA and alpha-hydroxy acids (AHA's).
Occlusive agents help to maintain hydration by preventing the evaporation of water from the surface of your skin. The most effective occlusive is petrolatum (or petroleum jelly), but other popular occlusives include lanolin, mineral oil (or paraffin), and silicone derivatives (ex. cyclomethicone, dimethicone). While lanolin is widely used, it has been shown to contribute to contact dermatitis in some instances and may not be a good choice for everyone. Other examples of occlusive agents include beeswax and botanical waxes (ex. candelilla, carnauba, palm kernel or soybean).
Emollients (mainly lipids and oils) improve the appearance of your skin by smoothing flaky skin cells and can even provide some occlusivity (sealing in moisture) when applied heavily. There are hundreds of emollients, but some common ones include all non-fragrant plant oils, cocoa butter, shea butter, ceramides, cholesterol, triglycerides and fatty acids. Fatty acids may be listed as linoleic, stearic, oleic, linolenic, and lauric acids (can be found in coconut, palm or grapeseed oils).
More Beneficial Ingredients
Beyond the basic ingredients listed above, a well-formulated body lotion will also contain a blend of antioxidants, cell-communicating agents and anti-irritants. While some ingredients offer more than one benefit, it is important that your body lotion contain ingredients with these important qualities if you really want to see an improvement in the overall tone and texture of your skin.
In addition to being a great natural preservative, antioxidants help prevent premature aging by neutralizing free radicals, which oxidize lipids and break down skin cells. Antioxidants will enhance the effectiveness of your sunscreen, and they will also improve your skin's ability to heal itself and produce healthy collagen. Common antioxidants include Vitamins A (beta carotene), Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) and Vitamin E (tocopherols), white or green tea, licorice root, selenium (glutathione), soy extract, grape seed extract, pomegranate extract, etc.
Ingredients with cell-communicating properties are beneficial to your skin because they theoretically “tell” your skin cells to look and act like normal, healthy skin cells, according to skincare expert Paula Begoun. These ingredients are especially helpful if you have hyperpigmentation or want to reduce the signs of aging (ie. wrinkles/fine lines, blotchiness or discoloration). Cell-communicating ingredients could appear on the label as a niacinamide (Vitamin B3), retinol, adenosine triphosphate, etc.
Lastly, anti-irritants or soothing/calming ingredients are also a very important component of a good body lotion that you can never have enough of, particularly if you have sensitive skin. Anti-irritants aid in the skin's healing process and protect it from damage caused by external sources such as the environment, sun, pollution or even from other skincare products (ex. sunscreen). Common anti-irritants include aloe, allantoin, green tea, grape extract, licorice root, chamomile extract, bisabolol, burdock root, etc.
Avoid Ingredients that Irritate Skin
Even if you don’t have sensitive skin, we would still suggest avoiding body lotions with ingredients that can irritate skin because irritation breaks down your collagen, which is the protein in skin that keeps it smooth and young looking. While you may love a body lotion's scent, fragrance is the #1 cause of irritation and probably isn't the best moisturizer for daily use. One thing to keep in mind here is that products marked "unscented" aren't necessarily "fragrance-free". Lotions with dyes or color additives can also be very irritating and should be avoided when possible. Other potentially irritating preservatives that you might see in the list of ingredients include sorbic acid, citric acid, benzyl alcohol, and parabens.
Since sun damage anywhere on your body will make you look significantly older than you are, it is extremely important to apply a sunscreen with at least an SPF 15 every day, regardless of your skin type. While it may sound convenient to purchase a daily moisturizer with SPF in it, these lotions are not appropriate for everyone. First of all, the higher the lotion’s SPF, the more sunscreen ingredients it contains and the less room there is for other important ingredients. If you have dry, mature, or sensitive skin, you are probably better off using a good body lotion without SPF and then applying a sunscreen over it.
Know Your Skin Type
Now that you understand the different components of a body lotion, you need to consider which formulation (ie. type of lotion and ingredients) will be best for your skin type. As background, body lotions are available in creams, ointments, lotions or milks, which all provide varying degrees of hydration.
- Dry Skin: Look for thicker, oil-based creams or ointments that contain heavier occlusive emollients such as dimethicone (silicone derivative). For severely dry, cracked skin, opt for ones with petroleum-based ingredients like mineral oil or paraffin.
- Normal or Combination Skin: Look for a lightweight, water-based lotion that contains lighter oils such as aloe, jojoba, cetyl alcohol or silicone derivatives (ex. cyclomethicone).
- Oily Skin: Look for a very lightweight, nonaqueous, oil-free moisturizer. Just like for your face, you should look for products labeled "noncomedogenic", meaning it won’t clog pores.
- Sensitive Skin: Look for a lightweight moisturizer that contains soothing ingredients, such as allantoin, chamomile or aloe, and that doesn't contain potential irritants, such as acids, fragrances or dyes.
- Mature Skin: Look for petrolatum-based moisturizers that have ingredients to fight wrinkles like antioxidants or AHAs.
Packaging is another important thing to consider when buying body lotions because it can impact the performance of the lotion over time, especially if it has a lot of antioxidants. It is best to avoid any lotions in clear containers or jars because exposure to light and/or air will quickly deteriorate the effectiveness of the antioxidants. Additionally, jars aren't as sanitary as pump bottles or tubes because you end up spreading bacteria every time you put your fingers in the jar to extract the lotion.
There have been some safety concerns related to the use of parabens and propylene glycol (in high concentrations) in body lotions, as well as in other personal care products. While some people argue that these ingredients are toxic and contribute to health issues, most experts (including the FDA) believe that any risks posed by these chemicals are negligible in such low concentrations. However, if you are still concerned about exposure to any potentially harmful chemicals, you can always look into all-natural, organic body lotions, but we still encourage you to read their ingredient lists very closely.
Now that you have a better understanding of how to choose the best body lotion for your skin, don’t let yourself get distracted by marketing ploys or start to think that higher priced lotions will be more effective than drugstore brands. No matter how much money you spend, there is no miracle body lotion that will turn back the hands of time or permanently rid you of cellulite or stretch marks. That said, there are a lot of really great inexpensive and expensive body lotions that can help keep your skin well-hydrated, so it looks and acts healthier and doesn’t age prematurely.
If possible, you should always try to get samples of the body lotions you are considering before you buy them. What works well for a friend might not be ideal for you, so you just want to check out how your skin reacts to different products. Once you've found the perfect body lotion, try to apply it immediately after showering to towel dried, exfoliated skin for the best results. | <urn:uuid:30984e72-0603-4597-9b63-03589a36bcfa> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.productreportcard.com/best-body-lotion-reviews/buying-advice | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570977.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809124724-20220809154724-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.928826 | 2,220 | 1.609375 | 2 |
The keto diet is a low carb, high fat diet often used to promote weight loss.
The diet traditionally limits carbohydrate intake to less than 50 grams per day to maintain ketosis, a state in which your body uses fat instead of carbohydrates as its main fuel source.
For that reason, certain foods are better suited for the keto diet than others. In particular, cheese is an ideal keto food due to its high fat, moderate protein, and low carb content.
This article reviews some of the best and worst types of cheese to eat when following a keto diet.
Those who follow a keto diet severely limit their carbohydrate intake.
Further, keto dieters typically prioritize foods that are high in fat to make up for the calories they miss out on when restricting carbs.
This means cheese is an excellent food option because most types are high in fat, moderate in protein, and low in carbs.
Still, some cheeses are more suitable than others due to variations in fat content and level of processing.
Cheese is an ideal keto food due to its high fat, moderate protein, and low carb content. Still, some types may be better than others due to variations in fat content and level of processing.
These cheeses boast a high fat content and are minimally processed, so they’re a perfect match for the keto diet.
Cheddar is a popular yellow cheese.
Varieties range in flavor from sharp to mild, so most people can find a type that suits their taste preferences.
Per 1-ounce (28-gram) serving, a mild cheddar cheese provides 9 grams of fat, 7 grams of protein, and less than 1 gram of carbs. This means it’s a good fit for the keto diet (
With a perfect balance of acidity and creaminess and a fairly low melting point, it’s great for melting atop sandwiches, lettuce-wrapped burgers, low carb bread, and casseroles.
Gouda is a slightly sweet, creamy, yellow-hued cheese made from cow’s milk.
With 8 grams of fat, 7 grams of protein, and only 1 gram of carbs per 1-ounce (28-gram) serving, it fits well into the keto diet (
Gouda has a fairly low melting point, so it can be used to top burgers or added to your favorite keto mac and cheese recipe.
Goat cheese, also known as chevre, is a creamy cheese made from goat’s milk. It boasts a tart flavor that is sometimes described as gamy or earthy.
A 1-ounce (28-gram) serving provides 9 grams of fat, 7 grams of protein, and minimal carbs, making it an excellent cheese to enjoy when following the keto diet (
While not particularly good for melting, goat cheese works well in appetizers, salads, casseroles, and omelets.
In addition, goat cheese is lower in lactose than many other kinds of cheese made from cow’s milk. As such, people with lactose intolerance may be better able to digest it (
Blue cheese is a unique cheese. It’s made using cultures of a specific type of mold to develop deep flavors and a creamy texture.
Its keto-approved nutrient profile includes 8 grams of fat, 6 grams of protein, and 1 gram of carbs per 1-ounce (28-gram) serving (
Blue cheese is great when added fresh to salads, blended into a dip, or made into a sauce to enjoy with vegetable noodles or steaks.
Some of the best cheeses to eat on the keto diet are cheddar, Gouda, blue cheese, and goat cheese due to their suitable high fat and low carb content.
Cheeses to avoid on the keto diet include higher-carb and processed varieties.
Cottage cheese is a fresh cheese made by separating casein curds and liquid whey — the two major milk proteins.
While cottage cheese is generally considered a healthy cheese option, its nutrient profile doesn’t work well with the keto diet.
A 1/2-cup (114-gram) serving of full-fat cottage cheese provides 5 grams of fat, 14 grams of protein, and 5 grams of carbs (
While it’s not particularly high in carbs, even small amounts add up quickly. Thus, it’s best not to eat too much cottage cheese when on a keto diet.
Low fat cheese
Considering that the keto diet focuses on high fat, low carb foods, it’s best to avoid low fat cheese varieties.
Regular cheddar provides 9 grams of fat per 1-ounce (28-gram) serving. For comparison, the same serving size of low fat cheddar or colby cheese has about 2 grams of fat. You can even buy nonfat cheese, which has no fat (
If your goal is to fuel your body with fat through ketosis, you should stick to full-fat cheese.
Another cheese category you’ll likely want to avoid if following a keto diet is processed cheeses.
This includes varieties like American cheese, spray-can cheese, and other products that contain a mix of cheese and noncheese ingredients.
While they usually have plenty of fat, they tend to also contain ingredients that you wouldn’t find in naturally produced cheeses. These may include whey powder, canola oil, added colors, and preservatives (
A high intake of processed foods has been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular and other diseases. That means you should limit how many processed foods you eat, regardless of whether you follow the keto diet (
While most cheeses fit well into the keto diet, some types are not ideal due to their nutrient ratios and level of processing. These include cottage cheese and low fat and processed cheeses.
The keto diet is a low carb, high fat diet. It requires strict adherence to maintain ketosis, a state in which your body uses fat instead of carbs as its primary fuel source.
To make up for calories lost through carb restriction, keto dieters eat many high fat foods such as cheese.
Some cheeses suit the keto diet better than others. This mainly comes down to their carb and fat content and level of processing.
The best keto cheeses include cheddar, Gouda, goat cheese, and blue cheese, while the worst are cottage cheese and low fat and processed varieties.
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The Arab Spring may have brought a literal breath of fresh air to the Middle East, according to new research.
Instability in the Middle East in 2010-11 can be linked to a decline in air pollution, reports a study published in the journal Science Advances. The findings suggest that short-term societal changes can disrupt climate trends years in the making.
Levels of nitrogen dioxide, a toxic gas produced by car engines and power plants than can contribute to climate change, grew rapidly in cities like Damascus, Aleppo, Tehran and Cairo in the early years of the 2000s until they experienced a drop-off around the beginning of the following decade. The onset of unrest caused an economic impact that led to the decline, researchers say.
“The Middle East is a region that catches a lot of attention with political problems and upheaval and armed conflict,” said Jos Lelieveld, study author and professor at the Max Planck Institute of Chemistry, on a conference call for journalists. “We find the geopolitics and armed conflict in the Middle East has really drastically altered air pollution emissions.”
Researchers used satellite data to track how nitrogen dioxide emissions changed over time in the Middle East. Using that data, they evaluated nitrogen dioxide levels in conjunction with different policies and societal changes occurring at the time.
In Cairo, for instance, nitrogen dioxide emissions had grown at a rate between 5% and 7% per year in the five years up to 2010. The Egyptian Revolution that year brought with it fuel shortages and household economic problems that drove down levels of nitrogen dioxide, said Lelieveld. In Tehran, the decline in emissions was triggered as the United Nations tightened sanctions in 2010.
The researchers note some exceptions to the trend. Nitrogen dioxide levels declined in Riyadh despite relative stability in Saudi Arabia. Lelieveld attributed the decline to air quality legislation aimed at reducing pollution.
The findings suggest that it may be difficult to accurately project the human impact on climate change and the environment without considering unexpected short-term societal changes. The findings of the research were not predicted by past emissions scenarios, according to the study. “If you could predict crises that would be great, but crisis is invariably unpredictable,” said Lelieveld.
The study adds to research showing the link between air pollution and economy growth. Recent research showed that the 2008 economic collapse and the subsequent recession contributed to a decline in carbon emissions in the United States.
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Zuli's smartplug utilizes Bluetooth to connect appliances to an app, so users can turn them on and off through context awareness.
Homes are getting smarter — consumers can now control everything from their thermostats to home security with a touch of an app. But for a large demographic, smart systems and appliances are simply unaffordable. That’s why we’re seeing numerous innovations bridge this gap by offering retrofitting options — a microrobot can now attach to regular appliances, so users can control them remotely via their smartphone or desktop. To a similar effect, Zuli’s smartplug utilizes Bluetooth to connect appliances to an app, so users can turn them on and off through context awareness.
Appliances can be set to power off at particular times, or activate upon the user entering the room. Table lamps can be dimmed to preferable levels, even if those lights don’t have dimmer switches, and sound systems can be set to play when a person enters the lounge. Users also receive information about energy consumption from each appliance, building up an understanding of where money can be saved on bills. Smartplugs even learn the user’s preferences over time, adapting to suit their routines and switching appliances off if the user forgets. Zuli are also planning for the future — smartplugs can receive upgrades via the app, ensuring users benefit from any software modifications.
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What are Leadership Workshops?
Now that the Leadership team has completed the Financial Inclusion (formerly CED) Program Planning Process (PPP), we have more time to widen our scope to other concerns for the rest of the Nuru Ethiopia team. So, I thought I would take this opportunity to introduce the concept of our Leadership Workshops.
While Nuru Ethiopia already has Level 1 training, Level 2 training, Project Management Training and the above trainings encapsulated within PPP, there are always emerging needs that arise within the teams and within the organization. Leadership workshops are our answer to investigating, addressing and resolving those emerging needs. We continually encourage an organizational environment that fosters open communication, feedback, and personal and professional growth. We aim for a culture that is honest, sincere and upfront.
In such a way, we develop our managers, officers, and the rest of the Nuru team to consistently maintain a line of communication that keeps the Leadership team up to date with any emergent issues and professional development needs. We listen, we research, we learn, and then we share our knowledge through training and capacity building. We keep an ear to the ground and work with each other to further develop the capabilities of our team.
The idea is that, even if everything is going great in our programs and among our teams, there is always room for improvement. And, as the Leadership team, we are constantly striving to reach higher levels of professional development. Our last Leadership workshop was presented by Tekalign Teferi, Leadership Training and Extension Officer, on the topic of gender and rural development. We examined the ability of our programs to reach the entire household unit, spoke about some of the current issues involved in equal participation in programs, and brainstormed how to integrate gender inclusion for the future of Nuru. Prior to that, we assessed a need within our larger Nuru team for capacity building on effective feedback and communication skills. In this workshop, the Leadership team created and presented role-plays to analyze good communication strategies among team members. The Training Officers then lead a highly participatory discussion across teams to ensure the depth of understanding and action items for strategic and systematic growth.
Thus far, the Leadership Workshops have been immensely successful in their ability to correctly spot and evaluate capacity building needs. In the future, we will continue our ongoing research and development and continue to encourage the Nuru culture of open dialogue and honesty. With this in mind, we continue with an appreciation of constant self-improvement so that the rest of our Nuru team, as well as ourselves, can continue to grow into the best servant leaders that we can be.
About Paige Belt
Leadership Program Specialist — Paige comes to Nuru after completing her PhD in Social Anthropology from the University of Bristol. Prior to that, she worked with the indigenous Ngӓbe in rural Panama on implementing an eco-tourism project that would provide a significant source of income to a group experiencing extreme poverty.Read More Stories of Hope | <urn:uuid:63a17a7e-b512-4c33-b2fb-efd214f7648e> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://nuruinternational.org/blog/leadership/leadership-workshops/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573699.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819131019-20220819161019-00265.warc.gz | en | 0.955256 | 608 | 1.890625 | 2 |
May 17th, 2022
“According to the research report published by Polaris Market Research, the Organic Food And Beverages Market Expected to Reach USD XX Billion by 2030 , at a CAGR of XX% during the forecast period.”
Organic Food and Beverages Market [By Product Type (Organic Food (Fruits and Vegetables, Dairy, Meat, Poultry, Fish, Cereals, Others) Organic Beverages (Tea and Coffee, Alcoholic Beverages, Non-Dairy Beverages, Others); By Production (Fresh Organic Food and Beverages, Processed Organic Food and Beverages); By Distribution Channel (Offline Stores, Online Platforms), Geography - Trend, Analysis and Forecast, 2017-2026 Growing awareness of consumer health and the various health benefits of organic food and beverage consumption has encouraged the growth of the global organic food and beverage market. Growing environmental concerns about the use of harmful chemicals in farming and agriculture and their impact on consumer health result in growing demand for Organic Food And Beverages Market.
The growing prevalence of chronic diseases, such as cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular disease, among the global population, the increasing burden of infectious diseases, rising healthcare costs and increasing overall health are some of the major changing factors. target consumers after receiving healthy and quality food and drinks around the world.
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Top Key Players
Whole Foods Market Inc.
United Natural Foods Incorporated
Dole Food Company Inc
German Mills Inc
The Kroger Co.
The WhiteWave Foods Co.
Dean Food Company
Hain Celestial Group
Nature’s Path Foods
The market is divided by product type, process, distribution channel and region. According to the type of product, the market for organic food and beverages is divided into organic food and vegetables, organic meat, fish and poultry, organic dairy products, organic frozen and processed foods, organic non-dairy drinks, organic coffee and tea, organic beer and wine and other organic food and beverages.
Based on the process, the market is divided into processed and unprocessed. Based on the distribution channel, the organic food and beverages market is divided into supermarkets / hypermarkets, specialist shops, convenience stores, online sales channels, etc. (catering services, food, etc.).
The global organic food and beverage market is divided:
By product type: organic meat, poultry and dairy products, organic fruits and vegetables, organic bread and pastries, organic beverages, organically processed foods, other
In application: conventional goods, natural sales channels, etc.
Through the distribution channel: supermarkets / hypermarkets, convenience stores, specialty stores, online stores
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The organic food market consists of the sale of organic food and beverages and related services. Organic food production involves practices that promote ecological balance and aim to conserve biodiversity. These food products do not use any food additives or industrial solvents. Organic food companies are focusing on introducing new and different product categories. Organic food producers come up with new and innovative organic food products in the form of ready-made snacks, biscuits, organic teas, pods, herbs, edible flowers, frozen waffles, medicinal plants, vegetables and organic juices.
The organic food market covered by this report is divided into product types: organic meat, poultry and milk, organic fruit and vegetables, organic bread and pastries, organic beverages, organic processed food and other organic products. It is also spread through the applications of traditional retailers, natural marketing channels, etc. and through the distribution channel of supermarkets / hypermarkets, grocery stores, specialty stores, online stores.
Key Points of This Report:
Asia-Pacific is expected to grow at the fastest pace in the forecast period. Growth was primarily driven by factors such as increased prosperity, consumer health awareness, advances in organic farming techniques and the establishment of various international agricultural businesses. growth of economies including India and China
The share of coffee and tea from organic drinks is ready to grow significantly during the forecast period and is expected to remain the fastest growing market. Factors such as preferences for organic and natural beverages, raising health awareness and lifestyle changes, proportionately increasing growth.
In the forecast period, the share of the offline distribution channel is expected to continue to represent a much larger market share due to the increasing number of restaurants and cafes with organic food.
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How many types of engines are there in cars?
In 2021, modern vehicle engines can be more easily understood once divided into their three primary categories, which include: Internal combustion engines. Hybrid engine (Internal combustion engine + electric engine) Electric engine.
What engine do most cars have?
Engines with 4, 5, 6 or 8 cylinders power the majority of modern cars. There are exceptions, of course, perhaps most notably the 10-cylinder engine in the Dodge Viper or the 12-cylinder engines installed in several high-end luxury sedans. But most of today’s vehicles employ the more common cylinder counts.
What are the 5 types of engines?
Types of engines and how they work
- Thermal engines. Internal combustion engines (IC engines) External combustion engines (EC engines) Reaction engines.
- Electrical engines.
- Physical engines.
Can a car have multiple engines?
Sometimes two engines are better than one. Twin combustion engined cars are one of the real oddballs of the motoring world. It makes no sense as a drivetrain for a production car just on the basis of mechanical complexity alone, but there have been specific applications suited to the twin-engine approach.
Are there any V4 engines?
The V4 engine is less common compared to straight-four engines. However, V4 engines have been used in automobiles, motorcycles, and other applications.
What are the 2 types of engines?
We can broadly classify engines into two categories those are Internal Combustion Engine and External Combustion Engine.
What is a 14 engine in a car?
A straight-14 engine or inline-14 engine is a fourteen-cylinder internal combustion engine with all fourteen cylinders mounted in a straight line along the crankcase.
What is the V in V6?
But, you may wonder what the ‘V’ means in V6 and V8. The ‘V’ represents the way cylinders are arranged in your engine. V-type engines have cylinders placed in a V-like shape, or to put it the other way, in two equal rows. This design is commonly used since it requires less space and can fit in most cars.
How many Pistons does a V8 have?
A V8 engine is an eight-cylinder piston engine in which the cylinders share a common crankshaft and are arranged in a V configuration.
What is engine of a car?
The engine is the heart of your car. It is a complex machine built to convert heat from burning gas into the force that turns the road wheels. … It consists of two basic parts: the lower, heavier section is the cylinder block, a casing for the engine’s main moving parts; the detachable upper cover is the cylinder head .
What is difference between a motor and an engine?
“People use both interchangeably, but the difference is that motors run on electricity and engines run on combustion. The engine converts various forms of fuels into mechanical force, while the motor transforms electrical energy into mechanical energy.”
What are the 3 main engine systems?
Main Engine Systems
- Lubricating Oil System. …
- Main Bearing Oil System. …
- Crosshead Bearing Oil System. …
- Cylinder Lubrication System. …
- Cooling Water System. …
- Cooling Water System Description. …
- Fuel Oil System. …
- Circulation System.
What is a twin engine car?
Twin Engine runs like a regular car, but certain functions differ from a car that only runs on petrol or diesel. … It is possible to set the car in different drive modes while driving, e.g. electric operation only or, when power is required, both electric motor and petrol engine.
What is a twin engine?
Definition of twin-engine
1 : having two cylinders or two rows of cylinders. 2 : having two engines —used of an airplane.
What car has dual motors?
That puts the standard Long Range Dual Motor car just 0.9 second behind the Performance model to 60 mph and 0.8 behind at the quarter, traveling only 2 mph slower.
Altered Reality: When is a performance model not?
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Even if you use glasses (the kind you put on your face, not the kind you drink out of), you still see your eye doctor once a year, right? Because your eyes change as time passes. Nothing in your body is fixed, not your eyes and not, it turns out, your ears either. That’s why, much like your eyes, it’s essential to keep getting your ears examined even after you’ve purchased a nice pair of hearing aids.
Many individuals, regrettably, neglect those annual appointments. Perhaps they’ve been too occupied enjoying their lives to get back in to see the doctor. Or maybe, work has been particularly stressful this year. Or maybe, you’ve just been so satisfied with your hearing aids that you haven’t felt the need to go back in. That should be a good thing, right?
Scheduling a hearing assessment
Let’s use Daphne as our imaginary stand-in. Daphne has been observing some red flags with her hearing for some time now. She keeps turning the TV up. She has difficulty understanding discussions at after-work happy hours in noisy restaurants. And so, she goes in to get her hearing checked (because she’s smart and she takes care of herself).
Daphne makes certain to follow all of the instructions to manage her hearing impairment: she purchases hearing aids, which are then correctly fitted and calibrated, and then she goes on with her life.
Problem solved? Well, maybe not completely. It’s great that Daphne went in for a hearing screening and caught her hearing problems early. But for most individuals with hearing loss, even a minor one, follow-up care becomes even more significant in the long run. Maintaining regular appointments would be a wise plan for Daphne. But Daphne isn’t alone in neglected check-ups, according to one study, only 33% of seniors using hearing aids also maintained routine hearing services.
If you already have hearing aids, why do you need regular hearing exams?
Alright, remember our glasses metaphor? Just because Daphne uses hearing aids now doesn’t mean her hearing will become fixed and stop changing. It’s necessary to fine-tune the hearing aids to deal with those changes. Any hearing changes can be discovered early with routine monitoring.
And there are other benefits to having routine hearing exams after you get hearing aids. Here are a few of the most significant reasons:
- Your fit may change: It’s likely that there will be a change in how your hearing aids fit as your ears are always changing. Making certain your hearing aids continue to fit well is a significant part of your regular exam.
- Hearing aid calibration: Your hearing changes in small ways, and while your general hearing may remain consistent, these slight changes could require you to get regular hearing assessments. Without this calibration, your hearing aids could slowly become less and less effective.
- Hearing degeneration: Even with a hearing aid, your hearing may keep deteriorating. If this degeneration is slow enough, you probably won’t recognize it’s happening without the assistance of a hearing screening. Hearing loss can frequently be slowed by appropriately fine-tuning your hearing aids.
Hazards and hurdles
The ultimate challenge here is that eventually, the hearing aids Daphne is using will quit working the way they’re meant to, so she’ll get frustrated with them and stop wearing them altogether. Wearing hearing aids helps slow hearing loss over time. If you quit wearing them, not only can your hearing deteriorate faster, you may not notice it right away.
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Dr Sonica Krishan is Author and Speaker in the areas of Healthy and Joyous Living through Ayurveda, Meditation, Yoga and other Contemplative practices. She is also Health Writer, Columnist, Editor, Ayurveda Consultant at Herboveda and Holistic Healing Coach. Dr Sonica is open for National as well as International Collaborations with interested people / institutions in fields of Ayurveda, Meditation and Yoga.
Balance the mental states of your brain, rajas and tamas, by consuming brain nurturing herbs in powder form or with milk. Shankpushpi improves intellect and cures insomnia, anxiety, and loss of memory. Brahmi relieves stress by pacifying the pitta dosha (fire). Jatamansi targets the nervous system and can treat epislepy, hysteria, etc. Shatavari improves eyesight, induces sleep, and fights fatigue.
Sciatica, is caused by an imbalance in “Vata Dosha” resulting from strain to the back or structural damages. Babunah, Guggulu, Rasna, Juniper, Jaiphal, Kumari, Nirgundi and Clove oil are Ayurvedic herbs used to treat Sciatica. Ayurvedic treatments include: Panchakarma, External Therapies (Abhyanga and Kati Basti), Vatanulomana and Rasayana.
Ayurveda suggests freshly cooked food with spices like fennel, turmeric, black pepper, cumin and coriander, consumed at the same time every day. Food should be pleasing, tasty and eaten in an agreeable ambiance. Raw vegetables are heavy, sweet, drying, obstructive, difficult to digest and cold in potency. Therefore they need to be cooked or steamed prior intake.
Ayurveda aims at eradicating the disease from its basic roots and emphasizes on providing holistic well being to an individual. It is a non-detrimental mode of treatment with least or no side effects and is a Pranic system of medicine, which works to balance the body’s life energy. It is also devoid of any side effects and calm the mind.
An imbalanced vata will have rough, dry and peeling skin. Consume radish juice and apply butter on the face. Pitta imbalance causes acne, pigmentation and rosacea, so avoid sun and heat and wear loose cotton clothes. Kapha imbalance can cause large pores and black heads so apply a mix of neem leaves, turmeric, rose water on the face.
Ayurveda suggests Marma Therapy with essential oils of sandalwood, rose, Jatamansi and Mimosa Piduca. A vibrational cleansing massage every morning is also recommended. The most effective way is include Satvik foods like fresh organic greens, fresh fruit juice, yogurt, homemade cottage cheese, cow ghee and okra to your diet. Cook these foods with turmeric, black pepper and cumin for best results.
Honey can help prevent and cure ailments. It can be used to aid weight loss, void throat pain, blemishes, habitual constipation, respiratory difficulties, as a brain tonic and more. But according to Ayurveda, it should never be heated or mixed with ghee and should not be taken in large quantities for longer periods of time.
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Our dogs rely on us for many things — food, water, shelter, and love. As their guardians, we are responsible for ensuring they’re as healthy and happy as possible. That means taking care of their nails.
Not tending to your dog’s nails may lead to various health problems down the road. Here are a few reasons why you should stay on top of your dog’s nails:
Do long nails on dogs hurt them? The answer is yes. When a dog’s nails get too long, it puts pressure on the nerve endings in their toes.
Long nails can be uncomfortable for your dog. They can get caught on things and break, which is painful. They can also change how your dog walks, putting unnecessary stress on its joints.
Stress on the joints can lead to arthritis, which is a degenerative joint disease that causes pain and stiffness. It’s much more common in older dogs but can affect young dogs, too.
If your dog’s nails break often or they seem to be in pain when walking, it’s time to make a vet appointment.
When nails get too long, they can curve and grow into your dog’s skin. This can cause infections and sores. Bacteria can enter through the break in the skin and cause an infection.
Common infection symptoms include:
- Pus or discharge
If you notice your dog is licking or biting at their feet more than usual, or if they’re limping, it could be a sign that their nails are too long.
As we mentioned, long nails can change the way your dog walks. They might start walking on their toes to avoid pressing down on their nails. This can cause pain and make it difficult for them to walk or run. Your dog’s mobility is important for its overall health, so it’s crucial to keep its nails trimmed.
If you notice your dog having trouble walking, it’s time for a trip to the groomer.
Should I Clip My Dog’s Nails
You can take your dog to the groomer to have their nails clipped, or you can do it at home. It’s important to get your dog used to nail care so it’s not a stressful experience for them.
Start by gently touching their feet and nails, so they get used to the sensation. Once they’re comfortable with that, you can trim their nails a little at a time.
If you’re uncomfortable doing it yourself, take them to a professional groomer or vet. They have the experience and the tools to do it quickly and safely.
As you can see, there are many reasons to keep your dog’s nails trimmed. It’s important for their comfort and overall health. If you’re unsure how to do it yourself, take them to a professional groomer or vet.
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HIGHLANDS, N.J. (CBSNewYork) -- With a storm hovering off shore this weekend, rip currents may be popping up at beaches along the Jersey Shore.
The currents have already claimed lives this summer.
The normally peaceful shores of Sandy Hook became frenzied on Wednesday night, as lifeguards searched for a missing swimmer. On Friday morning, divers recovered the 25-year-old's body. Officials said a rip current was responsible. The powerful flow of water away from the shore can move faster than an Olympic swimmer. Rip currents can form at any beach with breaking waves.
"It's not big enough waves for people to be worried about going in the water, so they feel comfortable but conditions can still generate rip currents they're not aware of, and that's when we get into trouble," said Dr. John Miller.
Expert Warns Of Dangerous Rip Currents As Storm Passes Off New Jersey Coast
Dr. Miller is a coastal specialist for New Jersey's Sea Grant Consortium.
"Sometimes you can see it," he said, adding rip currents will sometimes visibly push foam out toward water.
You can also watch for low spots in the waves, but those signs do not always show, Dr. Miller warned.
Jones Beach lifeguard Maggie Johns said the currents have been worse this season. She said more people are getting caught up.
"This season is one of the highest I've worked with the number of rescues," she said.
As CBS2's Vanessa Murdock reported, the currents don't have to be deadly. If you're caught in one, you can make it back to shore safely.
The best and oldest advice: swim near a lifeguard.
"Don't do things that you're not capable of doing," he said.
Swimmers can also look for the currents from the shore. The water will look dirty or muddy, and the water will look calm with waves along the sides of the current.
The telltale sign that you are caught in a rip current? You can feel it, even if you're just standing, you will feel yourself being sucked backwards.
"I've been caught in one and swam sideways so I didn't get dragged into the water," Jake Livigni said.
Livigni did the right thing by moving parallel.
Do not get too far in if you're not a good swimmer and if pushed out by a rip current, let it take you, then swim parallel to the shore to get out of it. Then swim back to shore, Putney reported.
There is a moderate risk of rip currents over the weekend, the risk could be upgraded to high.
Johns said in her time at Jones Beach they have only shut the beach once to swimmers and that was during a hurricane.
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The Hungarian government will continue to cultivate high-level cooperation with economic players, the Minister of Technology and Industry said Monday at a business forum of the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham).
Forums such as the Coalition for Artificial Intelligence, the Hungarian Hydrogen Alliance and the Circular Economic Technology Platform (KGTP) have been set up recently to ensure effective communication, Laszlo Palkovics said.
Regarding the Ministry of Technology and Industry, which was created in May with the inauguration of the fifth Orbán government, Palkovics said it was the most important portfolio. He launched a reform of R+D+I funding, continuing the reform of Hungarian higher education, and he introduced market-sensitive courses in adult education, he said.
“The government aims for the Hungarian economy to be Hungarian, green and high-tech,” Palkovics said. It has launched economic development programs and ensures that all businesses can access information on public funding for which they are eligible, he said.
Regarding transport policy, Palkovics noted the launch of an integrated public transport system. Some 20% of Hungarian highways were built between 2018 and 2022, he added.
Railway development is a priority for the government, which has launched a network modernization program as well as the development of the Budapest-Belgrade line, he said.
Another goal is the climate policy action plan, Palkovics said. The government will invest some 16 billion euros in 25 projects until 2030 to strengthen energy sovereignty, he said.
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Slavery was the most inhumane practice in history where a human being rips off the right of being a human of another person. This brutal and manipulative operation was what many Africans had endured for decades in the Western world. After long periods of consistent resistance, going through different forms of slavery, they were given freedom and improved rights.
Kindred by Octavia Butler is one of the fictional novels that truly portrays the cruel nature of slavery and the resilience of the enslaved in the US in the 1800s.
The novel surrounds Dana, a black woman, time-travelling to the 1800s when slavery was a common practice in the South and exploring the history of her ancestors. During her trip, she witnessed how Tom Weylin, a white man in Southern US, whipped the enslaved brutally when they did not get the work done as expected. Their family members were sold when their owners needed money and enslaved women were exploited for their bodies against their will.
The novel showed multiple forms of everyday resistance among the enslaved. Some tried to live with it for the safety of their family and their own, but there were also those who resolutely resisted for their existence and freedom. In the novel, Luke, while always says ‘yes’ to his master’s commands, secretly disobey Tom’s orders. However, this act resulted in him being sold. Alice and Isaac ran away when Alice was almost raped by Rufus, the son of the planter owner, however, the attempt was unsuccessful and resulted in Isaac losing an ear and being sold, and Alice was forced to sleep with Rufus.
Near the end of the novel, Alice committed suicide when she thought her children was sold, and Dana had to kill Rufus, her white ancestor, because he attempted to rape her.
The same brutality was observed in The Last Supper, a movie by Tomás Gutiérrez Alea, but in a slightly different setting. However, we can see that because of these harsh treatments, there were always some enslaved who tried to escape despite knowing beforehand that the cost of being caught could be their lives. Antonio in the film is an example; he received multiple whips and punishments, but never gave up on obtaining his freedom, and at the end of the movie, his resilience led to his success. Not only Antonio, but other enslaved in the movie revolt when they did not have a day off as promised by the Count. They tried to negotiate but ended up killing the overseer and burning the sugar mill when they heard that the Count shot their own people. One of the slaves jumped off the cliff after being chased by the whites for revolting in the sugar mill.
The novel and the film are portraits of real-life occurrences of the slave trade and the evil and racism lied within the Western society. Within this slave system were resilient Africans who longed for, but also were deprived of freedom and human rights, who were brave and loyal, but also were humans who have their limits, and who fought courageously for themselves and their own people. Their resistance happened every day and every time in the past, however, the strict security and brutality of the system allowed very few to succeed. Therefore, the victory of the Haitian Revolution was a remarkable and transformative event of resistance in that it was able to free many enslaved Africans from the French colonies and establish Haiti nation ruled by Africans. It empowered the black communities and gave terror to the Western hemisphere. The fear is clearly shown in The Last Supper, in which the Count repeatedly says that “This is not Santo Domingo” (1:38:20-1:38:25) after his sugar mill had been burned down. The revolution left a moral message that Africans are humans and they are in no way inferior than other humans of different skin color, that they deserve freedom and they would do whatever it takes for their independence and security. They are strong-willed and hardworking people who were the silent contributors to the economic success of Americas and Europe.
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Write 2 pages thesis on the topic application of the nursing process to delivery culturally competent care. Delivery of Culturally Competent Care Application of the Nursing Process to Delivery Culturally Competent Care As a professional, I believe in the diversities of the society. So, while discharging my duties, I always strive to do my best for the sake of my patients. Being a native white would not bar me from effectively serving patients from diverse cultural backgrounds such as the Hispanics. However, to do my work well, I have to establish an effective interpersonal communication with all the patients. This would begin by understanding, respecting, accepting and appreciating their culture. According to the Hispanic culture, healthcare is a very important thing that should be availed to the people at any given time. Although the Hispanics still reserve aspects of their traditional cultural beliefs, medical care should be sought because it is necessary for longevity. Therefore, in order to deliver a competent service to them, I would have to heavily invest in communication (Adrian, J. et al., 2013). Although the Hispanics have lots of differences, I would strive to understand all the environmental, physiological and psychosocial factors influencing their communication process. After acquiring such knowledge, I would not hesitate to establish a healthy interpersonal communication and relationship with them (Betancourt et al., 2011).For me to deliver competent services to the Hispanics, I would strive to deal with any barrier such as linguistic limitations and the use of verbal and non-verbal cues at all times. To do this, I would have to be a critical listener who gives enough time to my patients to express themselves. Also, if need arises, I would have to involve the support of the patients close friends or carers (American Association of Medical Colleges, 2013). This would help me to overcome the ethical dilemma of confidentiality and benevolence that might arise. For me to deliver culturally competent and sensitive healthcare services to the Hispanics, it should be incumbent upon me to carry out an informed cultural assessment. This would be done using the Purnell Model for Cultural Competence, an assessment model developed in 1995 to help in carrying out cultural studies by healthcare providers. Here, I will apply the Sunlight Model to help me in understanding how the Hispanics cultural values, beliefs and traditional practices influence them (Office of Minority Health, 2002). It is an assessment model that would make it much easier for me to have knowledge of the all aspects of the Hispanics including their attitudes, cultural beliefs, perceptions and major issues of heath concern to them. As minorities, the Hispanics are mainly prone to ailments like cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis, heart diseases, stroke and Chronic lower respiratory disease. These are the diseases that I will have to do my best to eradicate from this community.So, in my plan of action, I would dedicate my time to understand much about the cultural diversities of the Hispanics. I would also be ready to adopt an interdisciplinary approach and work in collaboration of other professionals and stakeholders such as the physicians, doctors, colleague nurses, local community members, religious organizations, governmental organizations, healthcare associations and Non-Governmental Organizations (Armstrong, 2007). Through their support, it would be much easier to accomplish my goal of delivering exceptionally cultural competent services to my Hispanic patients. In conclusion, culturally competent service delivery should be the goal for each and every professional. Although people come from different cultural backgrounds, no ones culture should be used to discriminate them whatsoever. For this reason, if I were to serve the Hispanics, I would do my best to critically assess their culture before coming up with the most appropriate plan to competently serve them. ReferencesAdrian, J. et al. (2013) Cultural Competency Training Requirements in Graduate Medical Education. Journal of Graduate Medical Education: June 2013, Vol. 5, No. 2, pp. 227-231.American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC) (2013). Cultural competence education for medical students. Washington, DC: AAMC.Armstrong, A. (2007). Nursing Ethics: A Virtue-Based Approach. New York: Macmillan Publishers.Betancourt, J. et al. (2011). Cultural competence in health care: emerging frameworks and practical approaches. New York, NY: The Commonwealth Fund.Office of Minority Health. (2002). Teaching cultural competence in health care: A review of current concepts, policies and practices. Washington D.C.: U. S. Department of Health and Human Services. Contract Number: 282 – 98 – 0029.
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When a case involving taxes, VAT, and duties becomes a criminal case.
Authority of the Danish Tax Agency
When the Danish Tax Agency has issued a decision that alters a tax assessment or a VAT/duties liability assessment (hereafter referred to as a “tax case” for the sake of simplicity) … is the case then over and done with as far as the Agency is concerned?
This will depend on whether the Danish Tax Agency determines that a violation of legislation pertaining to taxes, VAT, or duties has occurred.
If the Danish Tax Agency believes that an offence has been committed, either through gross negligence or deliberate evasion, a punitive measure may be invoked.
The Danish Tax Agency has authority in all criminal cases in which it believes gross negligence to have been involved.
If the Agency believes that deliberate tax evasion is involved, it has authority to deal with the criminal case only when the amount of evasion does not exceed:
- DKK 250,000 for violations of tax legislation, the VAT Act, the Labour Market Contributions Act, and the Payroll Tax Act
- DKK 100,000 in violations of excise duty laws
If the deliberate evasion exceeds these amounts, the Agency must refer the case to the Police. Any ensuing criminal case will be decided by the courts.
The Danish Tax Agency may issue penalties only in the form of fines and may do so only if the company/individual accepts them. If the fine is disputed, the company or individual is are entitled to have the penalty assessed by the courts. | <urn:uuid:fbf4b70a-1525-420b-9411-afdee5e57762> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://hvlaw.dk/en/criminal-law-involving-taxes-and-duties/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571210.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810191850-20220810221850-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.953952 | 312 | 1.710938 | 2 |
Objective: To explore the degree of COVID-19-related stress among college students enrolled in higher level institutions and identify socio-demographic and psychosocial factors that may predict, or be associated with, higher levels of pandemic-related distress.
Method: Data were obtained from a cross-sectional survey completed by 321 college students primarily recruited from Universities in Ireland. Ages ranged between 18-21 years (n = 176) and 22-25 years (n = 145). Participants answered some demographic questions before completing scales assessing their experience of childhood adversity, their present resilience and levels of psychological distress, as well as their COVID-19-specific stress.
Results: Multiple regression analysis revealed that students who were female, who had chronic illness, who experienced monetary concerns and who expressed psychological distress experienced greater stress related to COVID-19.
Conclusion: Findings suggest that certain categories of college students may be at higher risk for experiencing poor mental health during a global pandemic. Higher level institutions should consider this when designing and delivering support services aiming to promote student mental health and alleviate mental distress.
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The Green Giants
It’s our planet. It’s our home. And it’s a big topic these days, going green. From canning incandescent light bulbs to making your toner cartridges last to recycling and reusing paper, the buzz about going green is catching on and corporations are taking notice.
Yet, it is not enough for large corporations to take heed and start improving our eco-statistics. Even smaller companies can do their part to reduce the waste and harm that is being done to our home today.
Did you know that the amount of wood and paper we throw away each year is enough to heat 50 million homes for 20 years?1 Incredible numbers.
Or how about the figures of Americans throwing away 25 billion Styrofoam coffee cups every year, and 2.5 million plastic beverage bottles every hour?2 To understand what that means, take a single Styrofoam cup. Ingenious invention – it keeps coffee hot, and it keeps your sodas cold. But despite its ambidextrous attribute, one cup contains one billion, billion molecules of CFCs (Chlorofluorocarbons) — that’s 1,000,000,000,000,000,000! Chlorofluorocarbons have been found to pose a serious environmental threat and studies undertaken by various scientists during the 1970s revealed they had a deleterious effect on the ozone layer.3
We love making things last, but what are we doing to make this planet last?
Never fear, more and more American companies are participating. Witness Fortune 500 companies such as Wal-Mart and Pacific Gas & Electric. Both are publicly owned companies traded on the New York Stock Exchange. While both companies may have had trouble in the past (PG&E exposed by Erin Brockovich; Wal-Mart’s fifty-seven class action lawsuits in forty-one states4) both are currently working toward bettering the environment and their customers.
In 2006, PG&E signed plans with Luz II, LLC, to purchase at least 500 MW of solar energy beginning in the spring of 2010. And according to PG&E’s environmental communications manager, in addition to investing $1 million to offset its offices’ carbon emissions, the company plans to mount solar panels on the roof of corporate headquarters and invest another 6% in renewable energy sources.5
Wal-Mart, after their murky waters with employment discrimination issues has spent the last year trying to overhaul its reputation. Wal-Mart has done an impressive job infiltrating going green into its image, already making an impressive dent. To their credit, Wal-Mart now has an entire webpage dedicated to alternative energy products, clothing and appliances. Also on the site are statistics by state about the adoption of certain energy-efficient and environmentally friendly products and habits.
On the smaller corporate side, you have two privately companies. Both are little engines that could when looking at what they’re doing for the earth and its residents. While neither PostcardMania nor TerraCycle are of the same magnitude in size, income, etc. as the other two, it’s clear that they’re pushing hard to do their parts.
The direct mail postcard marketing company, PostcardMania, along with the worm-poop-recycling, organic fertilizer TerraCycle, are both smaller companies that are expanding at a rapid rate while trying to do what they can for the environment and their customers.
PostcardMania, started by CEO Joy Gendusa just nine years ago with no start up capital, has risen at an accelerated rate since the day the doors opened. In 2005, PostcardMania won a spot on the prestigious Inc. 500 list. Two years ago Gendusa decided to take it up a notch and switched to printing the postcards on New Leaf Paper’s 10% post-consumer waste (recycled) paper, despite the rise in annual cost.
By absorbing the higher cost ($50K in 2005, $65K in 2006; $85K in 2007) yet keeping the price the same for her customers, Gendusa said she felt industry leaders needed to set a better example today. She swallowed the cost herself with hopes other business owners would take notice and realize the importance of doing the maximum they could, whether they were large or small. The results? PostcardMania’s recycling program at her manufacturing facility has been able to recycle 2,931,700 pounds of paper equating to 1,465 tons which equates to 24,905 trees saved since August 2005. And their combined recycling projects have saved over 30,000 trees to date. Even though PostcardMania’s volume is not at the level of the Sunday Edition of the New York Times where just one Sunday print run would save 75,000 trees if printed on recycled paper, it deserves notice.
“I feel that industry leaders need to set an example. The game isn’t always about how much money you can save, it’s about what you can do for the environment, for people and the world at large.” said Gendusa when asked why she was so adamant about this issue.
TerraCycle, Inc.’s cofounder and CEO Tom Szaky seems to have similar thoughts. This company has been called the ultimate in eco-capitalism, a just title. Szaky was one of two students at Princeton in 2001 with a dream: a company could be financially successful while being ecologically and socially responsible. Co-founders Tom Szaky and Jon Beyer were determined to turn their concept into a real-life, commercially viable process.
TerraCycle Plant Food is the first product made from and packaged in waste.6 Made from worm poop gotten from worms that feed on garbage, the all-natural, organic plant food is packaged in recycled soda bottles. Even the boxes the products are shipped in are recycled, coming from misprinted boxes from other companies. In order to get the recycled soda bottles, they run drives and fundraisers at schools across the nation, giving the school $0.05 per bottle to buy new supplies, remodel, etc.
Not only is the plant food safe around kids and pets, but it’s shown to grow plants better and faster. What other proof of how helpful this product is do you need?
While PostcardMania and TerraCycle might not be able to put out the amount of money as PG&E and Wal-Mart, the ratio of size and effort put forth puts these in the same league. If more companies did what these companies were doing, the world would be a better, and greener, place.
Karla Jo Helms is the Vice President Public Relations for PostcardMania, named one of the fastest growing privately-owned companies Inc Magazine. PostcardMania is a full service postcard direct mail marketing company which includes graphic design, printing, highly-targeted mailing list acquisition and mailing services with FREE marketing advice. They help small businesses all over the country to expand through the use of direct mail marketing techniques. Visit their web site at www.postcardmania.com | <urn:uuid:4bfbaee4-356c-43b6-af97-a2577ac3da0f> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.postcardmania.com/marketing-articles/the-green-giants/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570977.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809124724-20220809154724-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.959335 | 1,480 | 2.703125 | 3 |
When is cup feeding appropriate?
Most are ready to start learning to use a cup by 6 to 12 months of age. The baby should be able to sit up well without support before you begin weaning. Encourage your baby to give up the bottle when he or she shows any of these signs: Shortens his or her breast-feeding time.
Is it bad to bottle feed a newborn?
It’s absolutely OK to pump your breast milk and give it to your baby in a bottle. Pumping is a great way to provide your child with your breast milk without putting them to the breast.
Is the best method of feeding for newborn?
Breast milk is the ideal food for babies — with rare exceptions. If breast-feeding isn’t possible, use infant formula. Healthy newborns don’t need cereal, water, juice or other fluids.
Can babies have formula in a cup?
Can you put formula in a sippy cup? Putting formula in a sippy cup is totally fine. The transition to a sippy cup can begin after your child reaches 6 months of age. Using sippy cups promotes good oral hygiene and prevents speech issues that could develop.
Is it OK to feed baby with syringe?
You can give your breast milk using a small, 1ml (millilitre) sterilised syringe or a sterilised feeding cup, depending on the amount of milk you are giving your baby.
Do babies drink faster from breast or bottle?
During the first 3 to 4 months of life, after swallowing, an inborn reflex automatically triggers suckling. 5 Milk flows more consistently from the bottle than the breast (which has a natural ebb and flow due to milk ejections, or let-downs), so babies tend to consume more milk from the bottle at a feeding.
Why do doctors say no to bottle feeding?
Why do doctors advise you to avoid the bottle? Infections. Despite the best of sterilisation methods, the risk of a bottle-fed baby catching infections like diarrhoea is three times and respiratory infections is five times higher than a breastfed baby.
What happens if I don’t breastfeed for 3 days?
By the third or fourth day after delivery, your milk will “come in.” You will most likely feel this in your breasts. You will continue to make breast milk for at least a few weeks after your baby is born. If you don’t pump or breastfeed, your body will eventually stop producing milk, but it won’t happen right away. | <urn:uuid:d7b866ff-4995-4073-bdea-977aea013993> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://cokerschampagnetaste.com/newborn/is-cup-feeding-a-newborn-safe.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570977.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809124724-20220809154724-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.927284 | 530 | 2.4375 | 2 |
Tester Stands Up for Personal Freedoms in Landmark U.S. Supreme Court Case
Senator: Our Daily Location is None of Your Business
(U.S. Senate) – U.S. Senator Jon Tester today took a strong position on a historic case being heard before the U.S. Supreme Court, Carpenter v. United States.
“When Montanans drive to school, enter a doctor’s office, or hike in the mountains, the government has no business tracking us. Warrantless searches of cell phone data are a disgusting violation of our personal freedoms. The Supreme Court must do the right thing and protect our civil liberties; there is far too much at stake to forsake our right to privacy.”
Carpenter v. United States asks the question of whether it’s legal for the government to obtain historical cell phone records, revealing the location and movements of a cellphone user, from wireless providers without a warrant. | <urn:uuid:383a3979-0019-44dc-a096-e0b4040a28e6> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.tester.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/pr-5647/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573699.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819131019-20220819161019-00265.warc.gz | en | 0.922797 | 198 | 1.554688 | 2 |
Village Voices are currently working on a medley of songs from the musical My Fair Lady. You may recall that in My Fair Lady, Professor Higgins takes an ordinary Cockney girl, Eliza Dolittle, under his wing in order to teach her to speak properly and to behave as a young lady should, so that she could take her place in polite society. Professor Higgins was not entirely successful. You may recall that in all the excitement at the Ascot Races, she yells at the horse on which she had placed a bet, “Move your blooming arse!”
My Fair Lady has a Warwick connection. Professor Higgins is based on the life of a man called Sabine Baring Gould who was a boy at Warwick School, where he was a boarder, but not for very long. Sabine was ordained in the Church of England, but he was also interested in archaeology and he was an avid collector of folk songs and folk stories. He was a prolific writer with over one thousand publications and had an interest in the occult. He also wrote a number of hymns. Some of which are still well known. The most famous of these is Onward! Christian Soldiers and it is his translation we sing at Christmas, in the carol, The Angel Gabriel.
After reading Theology at Cambridge Baring Gould worked as curate at Horbury near Wakefield where he met Grace Taylor, who became his wife and mother to his many children. Grace was an ordinary mill girl, the Yorkshire equivalent of Eliza Dolittle. Baring Gould made it his mission in life to educate her so that she could take her place in polite society.
Baring Gould’s friend, the playwright George Bernard Shaw, witnessed the marriage and the relationship between Grace Taylor and Sabine Baring Gould. Apparently she was transformed. Shaw used this relationship, as the basis for his play Pygmalion which in turn became the musical My Fair Lady with marvellous music composed by Frederick Loewe based on the lyrics of Alan J Lerner.
In the 1940’s and 1950’s boarders at Warwick School would be taken out on a Sunday afternoon for a long walk in the country. Apparently they started and ended each walk by singing Onward! Christian Soldiers.
Baring Gould ended his career as the Vicar at Lewtrenchard in Devon. Grace died some years before he did, probably as the result of exhaustion, having given birth to and raised fifteen children. She is buried in the churchyard there. On the headstone, in Latin, is the inscription Dimidium Animea Meae – half of my soul.
Baring Gould could regularly be seen riding his pony and trap across Dartmoor and he was still doing so well into his 90s.
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92-Year-Old Bursts Into Tears After Visiting His Homeland Pakistan For The First Time In 70 Yrs
Those who witnessed India's separation with Pakistan have lived with quite distasteful memories of happy, fortunate families and empires falling down to pieces. And even though enough has been said and written about the indescribable pain, every story bears its own set of discomforts.
Meet the 92-year-old Krishna Kumar Khanna, who grew up in Pakistan but was forced to come to India when he was just 22 years old. Since then, one of his strongest yearnings has remained a journey back home, which just got fulfilled.
So after spending 70 years in an alien land, Krishna, broke down in tears when he actually got to travel his homeland. “Men were no longer men, they had turned into beasts in both the sides of the border,” he said, in an interview with Al Jazeera.
Exactly like they show in movies, Krishna was one of those who were forcefully compelled to find a home outside their home. He was one of the many thousands who fled Pakistan to find refuge in India, which was equally dreadful at the time he came.
“I came to India sitting on top of the train, fearing every moment that I would fall and die. Well, death came easy at that time – among all those who were travelling on foot, only a few survived.”
When Krishna reached there, he was able to locate his house and the entire vicinity, but he was constantly reminded of the horrific incidence. “We had to pay a heavy price for the freedom,” he added. | <urn:uuid:2ffc6e85-dc39-40ea-912e-4215959aab50> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.indiatimes.com/news/india/92-year-old-bursts-into-tears-after-visiting-his-homeland-pakistan-for-the-first-time-in-70-yrs-328195.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570977.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809124724-20220809154724-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.991496 | 339 | 1.6875 | 2 |
Ringing in horticulture
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Nestled in the heart of the city of Plymouth is a very special site — CROP gardens, a green space providing horticultural therapy to adults with the aim of improving their mental wellbeing. CROP forms part of the offer from STEPS, a community therapies service provided by Livewell which helps people recovering from a range of mental health difficulties to work on their recovery together in a social and supportive environment. Managed by Ewa Ford, the small CROP team of occupational therapists, horticulturalists and support workers believe that interacting with nature in a meaningful and active way through structured, professionally led gardening sessions can help to rebuild confidence, increase fitness and self-esteem and nurture a renewed sense of wellbeing. It not only makes a person more likely to want to do it, but to get a sense of achievement from it.
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Throughout the grounds of Selby Gardens, statues, sculptures and historic artifacts are woven among the outdoor gardens. Many of these pieces are gifts given to Selby Gardens from families of longtime supporters of this institution.
Other elements like this bell were added to the landscape simply as ornamental pieces without much backstory, or so we thought until a letter from Japan recently arrived on the desk of our CEO. In the letter we learned about a young woman from Japan, Mami Teramura, who had visited Selby Gardens recently while on a break from studying at the University of Michigan.
She found the bell near the koi pond and read the name of the temple and the address on the surface of the bell and discovered it was from her home town. The letter from the year- old Mr. Takumyo Anjiki went on to tell the history of the bell, which was previously unknown at the Gardens. The year- old bell is called a Kansho, and it is rung at the opening of Buddhist temple ceremonies.
The bell was taken from the temple by the Japanese government during World War II to be melted down to create weapons. Anjiki says that the bell started to make strange sounds when it was hit after being returned, so the temple replaced it and kept the old bell in storage. It remained there until an antiques dealer visited the temple and purchased the bell.
In , Selby Gardens purchased the bell online, bringing it to Sarasota. Guests at the Gardens are invited to ring the bell from the Kakujo-ji Temple during your visits, as well as explore the grounds to find other unique pieces of art. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
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If you'd like to learn more about 4-H in Ransom County or if you are ready to enroll or volunteer, please contact us or complete a request for information. Register Online. Activities: 4-H Olympics, assemble Thanksgiving baskets, Salvation Army bell ringing, bingo with Veterans, Halloween and Christmas parties, assemble Blessing Bags with Veterans, volunteer at the library. Activities: In our club we try to do several activities and service projects each year. These include ditch clean up, bell ringing, collecting for the food pantry, bowling, a Christmas party, and tours.
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We have strong relationships with a number of Universities and research institutes, enabling collaborative scientific research programmes. These include the University of East Anglia , Birmingham University and Cambridge University where we are a founder member of the Cambridge Conservation Initiative CCI along with a range of other global and national conservation organisations based in and around Cambridge. We undertake collaborative monitoring programmes, and together seek to raise the standard of wildlife monitoring to that we have achieved for birds. Our relationships with business include a strong Corporate Membership scheme across a range of sectors. BTO have been working with Gardman since and are delighted to continue this relationship with Westland Horticulture.
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Hazardous levels of noise are produced by many kinds of agricultural equipment, including:. Sound levels are measured with sound level meters. While these units are expensive, there are now many smartphones apps that can provide an estimate of sound levels. Exposure to noise can be controlled many ways. The following are common methods for agricultural workers:. Adapted from: www.
Doctors in Canberra are being inundated with requests from anxious travellers unclear on whether they should head off for the Christmas break or hunker down at home. Queensland opened its border this week and some Canberrans are heading there for the sun and sand - but they have to get a special pass, with a negative COVID laboratory test no more than 72 hours before.
What is tree sculpture called. For some, the ultimate in a tree climbing experience is to catch some ZZZs in the trees, a. The trees grow best in rich soil, with mild temperatures, frequent rain and shaded sun. Search the world's information, including webpages, images, videos and more. Take a look at this decision tree example. A binary tree has a special condition that each node can have a maximum of two children. Still Life Painting An arrangement of domestic objects or everyday items.
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Conflicts arise when two or more users make changes to the same piece of data independently. This can happen due to latency between device and server or loss of connectivity. In this event, App Services automatically uses conflict resolution strategies to merge the changes. Specifically, App Services handles conflict resolution using operational transformation, a set of rules that guarantee strong eventual consistency, meaning all clients' versions will eventually converge to identical states. This will be true even if changes were made in a different order.
You must be aware of the rules to ensure consistent results, but the upside is that by following those rules, you can have devices work entirely offline and still converge on meaningful results when they meet.
At a very high level, the rules are as follows:
- Deletes always win.
- If one side deletes an object it will always stay deleted, even if the other side has made changes to it later on.
- Last update wins.
- If two sides update the same property, App Services will keep the value from the most recent update.
- Inserts in lists are ordered by time.
- If two items are inserted at the same position, the item that was inserted first will end up before the other item. This means that if both sides append items to the end of a list, will include both items in order of insertion time.
- Primary keys designate object identity.
- If two sides both create objects of the same class with identical primary keys, they will be treated as instances of the same object.
Matt and Sarah are working on data for their dog walking business. Matt deletes data on one of their client's dogs, Doug, as they no longer need to walk him. While Sarah is out without internet connection, she edits Doug's required walk time data on her local, offline version, as she does not know about Matt's deletion of Doug's data.
Once Sarah regains internet connection, her change will be sent to the server. The server will send her Matt's deletion operation. As deletes always win according to App Services's conflict resolution rules, Matt's deletion is kept rather than Sarah's edit. The server will not send Sarah's edits to Matt's device. The data is again in agreement across Matt and Sarah's devices.
Using integers for counting is a special case. The way that most
programming languages would implement an increment operation (like
+= 1) is to read the value, increment the result, and then store it
back. This will obviously not work if you have multiple parties doing
incrementing simultaneously (they may both read 10, increment it to 11,
and when it merged you would get a result of 11 rather than the intended
To support this common case, we offer a way to express whether you are incrementing (or decrementing) the value, giving enough hints so the merge can reach the correct result. You have the choice to update the entire value or edit it in a way that conveys more meaning, allowing you to get more precise control of the conflict resolution.
App Services interprets the value of a string as a whole and does not merge conflicts on a per-character basis. For example, this means that if a character or substring is inserted or deleted within a string, App Services will treat this as a replacement of the entire value of the string.
Generally speaking, the conflict resolution of App Services should work for most purposes, and you should not need to customize it. That said, the typical way to do custom conflict resolution is to change a property type from string to list. Each side can then add its updates to the list and apply any conflict resolution rules it wants directly in the data model. You can use this technique to implement max, min, first write wins, last write wins, or any other kind of resolution you can think of.
- Atlas App Services Sync implements a conflict resolution system to allow multiple offline writers to write simultaneously and still eventually converge on the same result.
- The conflict resolution system follows four rules: deletes always win, the last update wins, inserts in lists are ordered by time, and primary keys designate object identity.
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GAINESVILLE, TX – August is National Immunization Awareness Month. North Texas Medical Center is proud to help raise community awareness of the valuable vaccines that provide protection from serious and debilitating diseases. These preventable diseases include COVID-19, shingles, pneumonia, chicken pox, influenza viruses and more.
Vaccines protect individuals and communities from heretofore unstoppable scourges that previously killed millions. In areas and populations that spurned vaccines or in places where they were unavailable, many people would suffer needlessly.
“Vaccines are a front-line defense against infectious diseases,” said NTMC Chief Nursing Officer Bonnie Hess. “We all share a personal responsibility to get vaccinated and protect ourselves and our community from debilitating diseases.”
Vaccines stimulate the body’s immune system to repel specific, targeted diseases.
Regarding COVID-19, global public health experts agree that the COVID-19 virus, the Omicron offshoot, and potential sub viruses are here to stay. Wearing masks when mandated or by choice, staying in well-ventilated areas and getting vaccinated help stabilize the viral spread.
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) offers online resources to help ensure kids are up to date on recommended vaccines and protected from serious diseases. To stay safe and protected from certain diseases, create a vaccine checklist for family members.
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