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I have frozen the India programme at current levels until 2015. Working closely with the Government of India, we will target our support on three of the poorest states. Our programme will change to reflect the importance of the role of the private sector.
Despite the undoubted poverty in India, the Indian Government have nuclear weapons, a space programme and their own programme for foreign aid. What can we do to encourage the Indian Government to spend more money on the things that they should spend money on, rather than on the things that they want?
My hon. Friend is right to ask whether India has reached the point where we should end our development programme. Our judgment is that we are not there yet. As she said, India has more poor people than the whole of sub-Saharan Africa. It also has the biggest Government-led pro-poor, anti-poverty programme anywhere in the world, and through our programme, we are strongly encouraging more of the same.
Will the Secretary of State outline what representations he has received from the Indian Government about his plans to spend 50% of DFID money on the private sector? Is that an aspiration only for India, or is it for other developing countries too?
As the hon. Gentleman will know, the nature of development is to try to move countries off welfare development on to pro-poor, private sector investment, as that is something that helps poor people to lift themselves out of poverty. The decisions on the Indian programme were made in close consultation with the Indian Government, and take account of our priorities and theirs as well. | <urn:uuid:8e5c994e-5abf-42cd-bfae-efe077b510e5> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2011-03-30/debates/11033062000027/India | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571210.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810191850-20220810221850-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.964042 | 317 | 1.648438 | 2 |
Data Types and Variables
Complete this worksheet as you read through
Chapter 2 of How to Think Like a Computer Scientist: Learning with Python.
Use the python shell to help you answer these questions:
- What is the difference between a string and an integer/float?
- What makes a float different from an integer?
- Given a variable, x, what is the command to get python to print out
the type of x?
- What is a keyword?
- What is a statement? Give 2 examples.
- What is an expression? Give 2 examples.
- What is the difference between a statement and an expression?
- The following statement produces no output when not run in the shell.
3.14 * 6 * 6
Modify it to produce output.
- What is an operator?
- What problem arises in integer devision?
- I want to divide 1 by 3 and get a result like: 0.333333333333.
What is the exact command to do this?
- HINT: you must use floats! What do floats have that
integers do not have?
- Integer division always rounds which way? (up or down)
- What is concatenation, and on what type of variables
(integers/floats/strings) does it operate on?
- Why do we use comments? (what is their purpose)
- Enter the following code:
>>> 1 == 1
>>> "1" == "1"
>>> 1 == "1"
Why is the third line false, while the first 2 lines are true?
What exactly is a float?
Try entering the following at the python prompt:
which will give you:
Why do you get this?
Now try entering:
65487513241654687642534657498643214654.0 == 65487513241654687642534657498643214654.0
65487513241654687642534657498643214654.0 == 65487513241654687642534657498643214654.0 + 10000
Write down the interpreter's response in your notes, then complete
- Explain the danger when using floating point numbers.
- Show how the number 2.0014 is represented using the base
β and precision p.
- Give and example (pick an x and y > 0) that shows x + y = x,
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In the 17th century Bermondsey was home to a significant community of Nonconformists – Christians who wanted freedom from the established church in England. This movement is strongly bound to the story of the Mayflower, which we introduced in part 1. Some of Bermondsey’s more unusual street names are clues to this aspect of its past.
Potters Fields and Pickle Herring Street
Potters Fields is so called because of the Dutch potters who came to work here having fled religious persecution in Holland. It was the site of the earliest Delftware kilns in England, established around 1618 and the area became famous for producing a particular variety of Delftware called ‘Pickle Herring pottery’. The theory that the Dutch fondness for pickled herring gave the street and the nearby river stairs their name is unfounded. The precise origin is not known, but is much older.
Just as the Pilgrim church in Bankside was inspired by the Dutch merchant community across the river in Aldgate, so the Baptist, Brownist and Quaker meeting-houses in this area were probably inspired by the Dutch pottery community. As a further symbol of this connection, the Mayflower went on to join the Speedwell, which was hired in Holland, on its voyage to America.
St Saviour & St Olave Grammar School (now Lalit Hotel), Tooley Street
St Saviour’s School was founded in 1562. One of its pupils was Southwark’s most famous Puritan pilgrims to America, John Harvard. St Olave’s School was founded in 1571. This building dates from the late 19th century when the two schools merged, but it incorporates some architectural features that show a Nonconformist interest in science and philosophy, including Isaac Newton. Much of the building remains in its original state, with the headmaster’s study intact and the guest rooms being referred to as ‘classrooms’.
Robert Browne founder of the Pilgrim (Brownist) Church was the headmaster of St Olave’s from 1586 to 1589. Browne has been hailed as the ‘Father of the Pilgrim Fathers’ but the Brownists disowned him after he defected. His other title – the ‘Father of the first independent church in England’ – has held up better. The manuscripts signed by Robert Browne, binding him to good behaviour while he is headmaster can be viewed at Southwark Local History Library and Archive.
James Janeway was a charismatic Puritan minister and renowned author. A congregation of up to two thousand came to attend his services at the Jamaica Barn in Cherry Garden Street, mainly form the neighbouring parish of Rotherhithe. He was succeeded by another celebrated minister, Thomas Rosewell, who was found guilty of treason, allegedly for delivering a sermon that was highly critical of the King and his religion. In the 19th century the church had for its Pastor the Reverend John Farren, father of Eveline Lowe, who was one of Britain’s leading educationalists and the first woman to be in charge of London as Leader of the London County Council.
Fountain Green Square
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No. 3, 2004
Kudinov Yu.I., Dorokhov I.N., Pashchenko F.F. Fuzzy Controllers and Control Systems (pp. 2-14)
Abstract. Analysis, synthesis and classification problems of fuzzy controllers and control systems are discussed. The publications on fuzzy controllers are analyzed with the focus on logic-linguistic and taught controllers and control systems. A fuzzy difference TS-model, which describes dynamic objects and fuzzy controllers, is considered. The application of Lyapunov techniques for fuzzy systems stability estimation and fuzzy controller synthesis is shown. System structure and teaching techniques for fuzzy control systems with neuro-fuzzy TS plant and controller models are presented. Fuzzy and statistical controllers and control systems are compared.
Systems Analysis and Data Processing
Grebenyuk E.A. Nonstationary Process Monitoring: Analysis and Investigation of Steady State Changes (pp. 15-20)
Abstract. The algorithm of on-line steady state change detection is offered, which detects the switches fr om nonstationary process to stationary and vice versa. The analysis of process properties influence on cointegration relationships is undertaken.
Rykov A.S., Iskhodjanov R.R. Multi-Objective Investment Portfolio Optimization. The Deterministic Case (pp. 21-24)
Abstract. The paper offers a method for solving a multi-objective constrained optimization problem of resource allocation that takes place in investment portfolio management. The method belongs to the deformed configuration methods class. Some problems of the method application are also considered.
Control in Social and Economic Systems
Kononov D.A., Kulba V.V., Shubin A.N. Informational Management in Socio-Economic Systems: Control Elements and the Ways of Informational Influence (pp. 35-33)
Abstract. The development results of a topical branch of research – informational management – are submitted. The paper provides the structural analysis of a socio-economic system and describes the mechanisms and ways of informational management.
Agheev I.A., Gurlev I.V., Tsyganov V.V. Corporation Manipulating Mechanisms (pp. 34-38)
Abstract. Conditions for progressiveness and optimality of corporation evolution management mechanisms with the self-learning of classification in stochastic environment are found. The analysis of the manipulation mechanisms used in process of technocratic management of organization’s evolution is undertaken. Two types of manipulation are considered The first type manipulation effects the emotions of the interested person (Pupil), while the second type employs quantitative indices and the rationality of the self-learning interested person (Scientist). The paper shows that there exists such manipulation, under which the corporative mechanism becomes regressive.
Control of Complex Technological Processes
Ivashkin Yu.A. Structural and Parametric Identification of Abnormal Situations in Complex Process Systems (pp. 39-43)
Abstract. The paper discusses the matrix models of structurally complex situations in large systems interaction and the algorithms for their identification and forecasting.
Lebedev V.G. Design Concepts of Intelligent User Interface for Operator Support Systems (pp. 43-47)
Abstract. High-level architecture of an intelligent operator interface for controlling a complex hard-/software system is considered as well as the functionality of its key modules.
Reliability and Technical Diagnostics
Vedeshenkov V.A. System-Level Self-Diagnosis of Arising Faults and Their Elimination in Reconfigurable Systems (pp. 48-61)
Abstract. The paper offers a system-level method for self-diagnosis (SD) and elimination of arising faults of the components (modules and communication lines) of reconfigurable systems. The method assumes stable multiple faults of a limited number of components wh ere a single fault may arise during the SD process. In order to detect such faults and to provide the correct diagnosis, the SD process is started two or more times, and the last two diagnoses are compared. The moving redundancy technique is used to eliminate the failed components by on-line reconfiguration. A case study of the SD method implementation for a single fault during the SD process and the reconfiguring of a 2-fault-tolerant system is also included.
Moving Objects Control
Mikrin E.A., Sukhanov N.A., Platonov V.N., et al. Design Concepts of Onboard Control Complexes for Automatic Spacecrafts (pp. 62-66)
Abstract. The paper expounds an approach to onboard control complexes (OCC) design for automatic spacecrafts, and describes key OCC components and their tasks. It presents the structure of software, which is the key element in OCC integration. Finally, the OCC performance of Yamal telecommunication spacecrafts operated at geostationary orbit is considered.
Information Technologies in Control
Vykhovanets V.S., Malyughin V.D. Multiplicative Algebra and Its Application in Logical Data Processing (pp. 67-77)
Abstract. The paper examines the problem of formulae synthesis for discrete functions based on multi-stage (decision making) and spectral decompositions carried out in multiplicative algebra. It shows the relationship between the synthesis of multiplicative forms and the generic problem of formulae synthesis, and makes practical recommendations on hardware and software implementation of the formulae obtained.
Stetsyura G.G. Hard Realtime Operation of Local Grid Systems (pp. 78-82)
Abstract. The application of grouped operations and data transfer/handling overlapping in local GRIDs is considered. This enables "hard realtime" tasks on such GRIDs.
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The harmonica is a free reed wind instrument which is played by blowing air into it or drawing air out by placing lips over individual holes (reed chambers) or multiple holes.The pressure caused by blowing or drawing air into the reed chambers causes a reed or multiple reeds to vibrate up and down creating sound.Each chamber has multiple, variable-tuned brass or bronze reeds which are secured at one end and loose on the other end, with the loose end vibrating and creating sound.
Reeds are pre-tuned to individual tones, and each tone is determined according to the size of reed. Longer reeds make deep,low sounds and short reeds make higher-pitched sounds. On certain types of harmonica the pre-tuned reed can be changed (bending a note) to another note by redirecting air flow into the chamber.There are many types of harmonicas, including diatonic, chromatic, tremolo, orchestral, and bass versions.
The harmonica is used in blues and American folk music, jazz, classical music, country music, rock and roll, and pop music. The harmonica has other nicknames, especially in blues music, including: "harp", "blues harp", "french harp", and "mouth organ. | <urn:uuid:e13635e1-8817-44c0-b7a7-4817ab759fb7> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://musicdolce.com/mouthorgan.aspx | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571210.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810191850-20220810221850-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.940609 | 273 | 3.34375 | 3 |
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What is the maximum current in a PoM network?
Modbus RTU – how to interconnect Sentera devices
Sentera developed the concept Power over Modbus or PoM to interconnect Sentera products. The PoM concept means that Modbus data communication and 24 Volt supplyvoltage are distributed via one single UTP cable. Many Sentera products feature an RJ45 socket to simplify connection. The PoM concept reduces the risk of data losses due to disturbances. When Sentera products are interconnected via PoM technology, the combined branch lenghts become less critical compared to a standard Modbus network. More and longer branches can be added to the network before disturbances and data losses will occur.
Of course there are limitations. One is the maximum current allowed to flow through an RJ45 connector. Therefore larger networks containing many devices, must be split into different segments. For each segment, the total current consumption must remain limited to 1,5 A maximum.
If the maximum current limit is exceeded, a new segment can be created via a Modbus repeater. Up to 1.5 A current can also be distributed in that second segment. For more details, please refer to our Modbus installation guidelines.
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Petition of Civil Society Regarding
the Proposed Constitution of Kosovo
In the coming weeks the people of Kosovo will decide upon a new Constitution. We, who are members of civil society from various countries around the world, ask you to carefully consider many troubling aspects of the draft Constitution.
First, we ask you to consider that this document was written not by the people of Kosovo but by outsiders from non-governmental organizations who do not necessarily have the best interests of Kosovo in mind.
Second, we draw your attention to several Articles in the draft Constitution which should alarm all those who are concerned about the unwarranted intrusion of international institutions, about unborn children, and the basic unit of Kosovar society which is the natural family.
Unborn Children and Family Not Protected by Kosovo Constitution
Article 24 disallows discrimination based on sexual orientation. This clause will be used to promote homosexual marriage in Kosovo.
Article 25 protects life only from birth. This clause withdraws Constitutional protection for the unborn child leaving her exposed to abortion at any time for any reason.
Article 26 gives "the right to have control of her/his body in accordance with the law" and the "right to make decisions in relation to reproduction…" These are obvious references to abortion.
Article 37 states that “Based on free will, everyone enjoys the right to marry and the right to have a family.” This article contradicts most human rights conventions that give that right exclusively to “men and women.”
Article 71 states that "the composition of the Assembly of Kosovo shall respect internationally recognized principles of gender equality." This langauge would open Kosovo to mandated quotas. Additionally, the term "gender" rather than "sex" is being used by some to include special rights for homosexuals.
International Institutions Imposed on Kosovo Constitution
Article 19 asserts that "international customary law… (has) superiority over the laws of the Republic of Kosovo which are not in compliance with them." Since the understanding of “customary international law” is widely contested, this provision will render the Constitution dangerously ambiguous. In recent years some have asserted an extremely expansive notion of customary international law that they say includes even non-binding UN resolutions and the opinions of UN committees.
Article 19 also specifically states that if Kosovo joins an international organization, the "norms" of that organization "have superiority, in case of conflict, over the laws of the Republic of Kosovo." Some assert that "norms" are established through documents like non-binding resolutions, the opinions of UN committees, and the opinions of non-governmental organizations.
Article 22 specifically imports a number of UN and other international documents into the Kosovo Constitution. This leaves open certain controversial social issues to the interpretation of foreign bodies.
- Specifically, the draft Constitution imports the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW). Proponents of CEDAW insist that the document itself is silent on abortion and on reproductive health, and they are right. What proponents will not tell you is that CEDAW is now misinterpreted by UN committees as legalizing abortion. According to Human Rights Watch, the CEDAW Committee has directed 93 countries to liberalize their abortion laws.
- In the same way, the UN committee that monitors the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights has also directed governments to liberalize their laws on abortion.
Article 53 states that “Human rights and fundamental freedoms shall be interpreted in compliance with the case law of the European Court of Human Rights and other international bodies that oversee the implementation of internationally guaranteed human rights.” Leaving the reference to “other international bodies” will potentially force Kosovo to obey recommendations of UN committees.
This draft Constitution strips Kosovo's traditional Muslim and Christian culture from values that affirm the dignity of human life and protect the institution of the natural family.
This draft Constitution places the decision making authority regarding rights and responsibilities of Kosovars into the hands of international bureaucrats.
For these reasons, we call upon all Kosovars of goodwill to publicly oppose these proposed articles of the draft Constitution of Kosovo.
(YOUR ORGANISATION, NAME, POSITION, DATE)
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How would you answer? In his book The Knowledge of the Holy, A.W Tozier states: ”What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.”
The basic premise of Tozier’s statement is this: what we think people “think of us” determines how we respond to them. If we believe someone likes us then we like them and we want to spend time with them. If we believe someone doesn’t like us then we don’t want to spend time with them – we avoid them. It’s the same with God – how we view Him determines how we respond to Him. So the key question then is how do we view God?
We have 4 major views of God in the United States according to a recent survey by the Gallup organization:
- The Authoritarian God (31 percent of Americans overall) is angry at humanity’s sins and engaged in everyone’s life and worldly affairs.
- The Distant God (24 percent) is a cosmic force that launched the universe, and then left it on its own.
- The Benevolent God (23 percent overall) sets absolute standards for mankind but is seen as primarily a loving, forgiving Creator.
- The Critical God (16 percent) keeps a judgmental eye on humanity, but does not intervene in events.
So what is the correct answer? How should we view God?
- Acts 15:8 “God, who knows the heart, showed that he accepted them by giving the Holy Spirit to them, just as he did to us.”
- Ephesians 3:2 “Surely you have heard about the administration of God’s grace that was given to me for you.”
- 1 John 4:16 -17 “God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them.
Do you realize that no matter what you do or what you have done God loves you? He loves you more than you can imagine. You are accepted and He gives you His grace in abundance. Because of this you can approach Him freely; spend time with Him – He longs for you to spend time with Him. All He wants from you is you. He is a loving, accepting, gracious God who created you.
Ephesians 2:10 “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”
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Voter registration and authentication are a common challenge for election officials the world over. Authorities have the obligation to ensure that the integrity of the voter authentication process is not compromised, either by fraud or by malfeasance, and that committing fraud is difficult to do and finding fraud is easy.
Biometrics has been gaining popularity among election management bodies as a means to secure and streamline voter registration and authentication processes. Per IDEA International, biometric technology may lead to significant improvements in election integrity when:
- there are not reliable, trusted identification documents that can be used for voter registration;
- there is a need to issue voter ID cards;
- multiple registration is a major problem and/or when multiple registration cannot be reliably detected based on biographical data;
- multiple voting and voter identification at polling stations are major problems;
- photos or other biometric features are required on voter lists at polling stations, where it is difficult to establish the identity of citizens based on reliable identification documents; and
- voter registers cannot be extracted from reliable and trusted civic or population registers.
As of 2016, more than 50 countries are using biometrics in elections, including Armenia, Cambodia, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, the Solomon Islands and Zimbabwe. Many of the user countries are small to midsize and are young democracies. User countries also tend to have centralized election processes and a national voting authority, which makes implementation easier.
Albania is a good example. It became a democratic country in the 1990s. With an eye toward joining the EU, Albania deployed electronic voting and biometrics to continue improving the integrity of its elections. In 2020, authorities finished amending the country’s legal framework to enable biometric voter verification. In its 2021, the election commission rolled out about 5,000 biometric units for voter authentication. Azay Guliyev, special coordinator of the OSCE/ODIHR Election Observation Mission in Albania, said that authentication system reduced the risk of family voting.
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The Electoral Commission of Zambia has worked continuously for more than a decade to update and upgrade its voter database, which includes both biometric and biographic data. The most recent voter registration effort collected 10 fingerprints per voter and facial photographs for all eligible voters in the country. Having fingerprints and facial biometrics allows for a thorough depuration process before each election and thus accurate rolls during voting periods.
Fiji’s biometric Voter Identification Card program has earned so much trust that in 2018 the Ministry of Justice began accepting it for many transactions. These include services provided by the Registrar of Titles Office, the Births, Deaths & Marriages Registry, the Companies Office (which includes the Moneylenders Registry) and the Official Receiver’s Office.
What Biometrics Can’t Fix
In mature democracies, most voter authentication issues at the polls are honest mistakes, clerical errors, data management issues, voter roll hygiene matters, or some combination of these factors. For example, voters signing on the wrong line next to another person’s name in a paper pollbook at their polling site is a common authentication error. Obviously, biometrics can’t fix a problem with a paper pollbook, but replacing paper with an e-Poll book and biometric authentication can eliminate this issue.
In the US, roughly 25% of adult citizens will change their address in a 24-month period. This mobility can affect the accuracy and completeness of voter registration lists. During the 2018 election cycle, more than half of all US voter registration applications were updates to existing records.
There are any number of tools and techniques available to minimize such problems. Online voter registration has been shown to minimize typos and ensures that all relevant details, such as a social security number or driver’s license number, are included in the database.
One of the simplest ways to improve voter authentication is to make government-issued photo IDs free. Indeed, voter identity cards are required in many large democratic countries, including Canada, France, Germany, India, Italy and Sweden. The application and issuance for those IDs should be available at sites such as post offices, libraries and courthouses.
Another simple step toward better voter rolls and authentication is to provide poll workers with comprehensive training and more of it – and to pay poll workers appropriately. A 2018 article in The New York Times reported that roughly 70% of New York City’s newly hired poll workers drop out between recruitment and actually working the polls. The biggest obstacle seems to be the mandatory four-hour training session. Even if they stay through training, up to 15% of poll workers fail to show on Election Day.
Regardless of whether the system is biometric, automated, or entirely manual, smooth voter registration and authentication relies on hardworking, dedicated professionals and attention to detail. Adding biometrics, however, helps free election workers from making judgement calls in gray areas, such as signature matching. It minimizes fraud and opportunities for human error, and ultimately helps build confidence among voters in the election’s integrity. | <urn:uuid:b7b577a5-1c4c-4b63-bfd2-2f8485f31a38> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://elections.smartmatic.com/overcoming-the-challenges-of-authentication/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572043.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814143522-20220814173522-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.941291 | 1,052 | 2.75 | 3 |
Objective: The aim of the present study was to develop a neural network to characterize the effect of aging on the ECG in healthy volunteers. Moreover, the impact of the various ECG features on aging was evaluated. Methods & results: A total of 6228 healthy subjects without structural heart disease were included in this study. A neural network regression model was created to predict age of the subjects based on their ECG; 577 parameters derived from a 12‑lead ECG of each subject were used to develop and validate the neural network; A tenfold cross-validation was performed, using 118 subjects for validation each fold. Using SHapley Additive exPlanations values the impact of the individual features on the prediction of age was determined. Of 6228 subjects tested, 1808 (29%) were females and mean age was 34 years, range 18–75 years. Physiologic age was estimated as a continuous variable with an average error of 6.9 ± 5.6 years (R2 = 0.72 ± 0.04). The correlation was slightly stronger for men (R2 = 0.74) than for women (R2 = 0.66). The most important features on the prediction of physiologic age were T wave morphology indices in leads V4 and V5, and P wave amplitude in leads AVR and II. Conclusion: The application of machine learning to the ECG using a neural network regression model, allows accurate estimation of physiologic cardiac age. This technique could be used to pick up subtle age-related cardiac changes, but also estimate the reversing of these age-associated effects by administered treatments.
|Number of pages||7|
|Journal||Journal of Electrocardiology|
|Publication status||Published - 1 May 2022|
- Artificial intelligence
- Healthy volunteers
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To mark the centennial of the establishment of diplomatic ties with Japan, Ecuador’s President Lenin Moreno flew to Tokyo last year accompanied by government officials, business leaders and entrepreneurs, all of them eager to build a stronger partnership with the world’s third-largest economy.
Over the last several years, trade between Japan and Ecuador has grown consistently, dominated by high-quality produce and agricultural products such as bananas, plantains, cocoa, broccoli and coffee, which have satisfied the exacting standards and palates of Japanese consumers.
Meanwhile, Japanese companies have grown optimistic over prospects in Ecuador, which has seen a growing middle class whose aspirations include owning Japanese-made cars and other consumer products.
“We look forward to deepening ties with the government of Japan as we work toward an eventual bilateral free-trade agreement. Ecuador is a relatively small market but our country has a lot to offer Japan and the world in terms of the wealth of its land and seas. And our institutions are keen to receive the best of Japanese technology to improve Ecuador’s productive capacities and enhance its people’s quality of life,” said Toyota del Ecuador Commercial Director Luis Baca, who is also president of the Ecuadorian Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Then earlier this year, as part of efforts to become more economically engaged with its neighbors, Ecuador applied to join the Pacific Alliance, a Latin American economic bloc composed of Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru. Its full membership is expected to receive approval next year.
“This is a new era for Ecuador as far as opening up to the international community. Ecuador is a beautiful country with open doors for foreign investments. Our new investment promotion law grants significant tax holidays for several years on new investments. The stability of the U.S. dollar also makes us an interesting alternative,” said founding partner Miguel Macias of Estudio Juridico Macias, a law firm based in Guayaquil.
“Our labor law is changing to promote new jobs. Our long experience with multinationals, including companies like Mitsubishi, has prepared us to become the best partner for any Japanese corporation interested in investing in the country” Macias added.
Investors from Japan can expect a warm reception among Ecuadorians, who have displayed a deep loyalty to Japanese brands. Amid an exodus of foreign companies during the hyper-inflation crisis from the 1980s until the 1990s, some Japanese companies chose to remain in the country, endearing themselves to generations of local consumers.
Toyota and its truck division, Hino Motors, was among those that stuck it out. In fact, the two companies are marking their 60th anniversary in Ecuador.
“Hino trucks have proven themselves to be extremely reliable in traversing Ecuador’s diverse topographies. Our market share is second to none and Hino’s success in Ecuador became a case study in how Hino distributors can win in other South American markets,” said Manuel Malo, president of Teojama, Hino’s main distributor of Hino trucks in the country.
Because of its location and topography, Ecuador possesses the perfect climate to grow a diverse range of quality produce and agricultural goods. As of this year, Ecuador surpassed China as the largest supplier of frozen broccoli to Japan.
The tropical climate of Ecuador also provides Ecuador’s farmers with the ideal conditions to grow bananas and cacao. While bananas grown in Asia unsurprisingly dominate market share in Japan, some Japanese have developed a keen preference for Ecuadorian bananas.
Based in Duran, Tropical Fruit Export S.A. has exported plantains to Japan since 2014 and found success in the country because of its readiness to go the extra mile for its customers.
“Our point of pride is that our products have made it to Japan, which everyone knows is a gold standard for other importers. We fly out our account manager to our warehouse, 45 minutes away from Guayaquil, to personally inspect each and every batch of produce that is bound for Japan,” Tropical Fruit Export President Edmundo Uribe said.
Another reason Ecuadorians hold Japan in high regard is the country’s contribution to improve its government and educational institutions through programs overseen by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), which has been active in Ecuador since the 1960s.
“Our initial work in Ecuador was related to talent and student exchange programs. But at present, JICA is involved in various energy projects and provides the country with Japanese technology for tsunami detection and early warning,” JICA’s Country Representative Takeo Ishikawa said.
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Crime prevention presentations pertaining to personal safety, sexual assault prevention, alcohol and drug awareness, and burglary and theft prevention are conducted as needed for faculty, staff and students. Specialized crime prevention presentations are conducted throughout the academic year.
STAYING SAFE & SECURE AT SU
Schreiner University seeks to provide a safe and enriching experience for students, employees and others who make use of campus facilities. While the University makes efforts to keep the campus safe, individuals should take steps to ensure their own and others’ safety.
TIPS FOR STAYING SAFE – GENERAL SAFETY:
- Report any suspicious activity or people, safety hazards, unsafe lighting, defective equipment or any other concern to the University Security.
- Be aware of your surroundings, know where you are and know where you are going.
- Avoid walking alone. Let someone know where you are going and when to expect you.
- Plan your walking trips. Choose a well-lighted, populated route.
- If you are uncomfortable after dark walking alone, walk with a friend or call for an escort from a University Security Officer.
TIPS FOR STAYING SAFE – CAMPUS BUILDINGS:
- Most crime is committed in response to an opportunity. The best prevention is to eliminate opportunities for a crime to be committed.
- Avoid working or studying alone in a building at night.
- Avoid stairs in remote sections of buildings.
- Keep purses and bags locked up in a drawer or cabinet instead of underneath or on top of your desk.
- Keep money and other valuables locked away.
- Keep personal belongings in sight or take them with you as you move around the building.
- Never prop doors open, even for a short time.
- Be cautious of removing jewelry to wash hands. These items are easily lost or stolen.
TIPS FOR STAYING SAFE – IN RESIDENCE HALLS OR AT HOME:
- Develop a relationship with your suite mates and neighbors that will encourage checking on one another often.
- Always lock your door, even if you intend to be gone only a moment or are just going down the hall.
- Lock all doors and windows when you are sleeping or are alone.
- Do not allow strangers to enter your living area.
- Keep emergency numbers stored in your phone.
TIPS FOR STAYING SAFE – FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS:
- Utilize a bank account rather than keeping money in your room
- Keep ATM, debit and credit cards in a safe place. Never reveal a PIN number to anyone.
- Never loan your ATM card or your SU ID to anyone, no matter who they are
Schreiner University has a zero-tolerance policy pertaining to the offenses of sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence and stalking.
Sexual Assault is defined by the Texas Penal Code, when a stranger or acquaintance commits sexual assault through forcible sodomy, forcible sexual penetration, however slight, of another person’s mouth, anal or genital opening with any object. These acts must be committed without the victim’s consent either by force, threat of force or violence, intimidation or through the use of the victim’s mental or physical helplessness of which the accused was aware or should have been aware. Sexual assault is non-consensual acts involving psychological manipulation, physical force, or coercion.
It is an act of aggression and violence, and a crime punishable under the laws of the State of Texas by fines and incarceration ranging from two years to life imprisonment.
Schreiner University’s definition of sexual assault also includes any touching of an unwilling person’s intimate parts (defined as genitalia, groin, breast or breasts, or buttocks or clothing covering them) or forcing an unwilling person to touch another’s intimate parts. These acts must be committed either by force, threat, intimidation, or through the use of the victim’s mental or physical helplessness of which the accused was aware or should have been aware. As stated in the Texas Penal Code, a sexual assault is without the consent of the other person if: (1) the actor compels the other person to submit or participate by the use of physical force or violence; (2) the actor compels the other person to submit or participate by threatening to use force or violence against the other person, and the other person believes that the actor has the present ability to execute the threat; (3) the other person has not consented and the actor knows the other person is unconscious or physically unable to resist; (4) the actor knows that as a result of mental disease or defect the other person is at the time of the sexual assault incapable either of appraising the nature of the act or of resisting it; (5) the other person has not consented and the actor has intentionally impaired the other person’s power to appraise or control the other person’s conduct by administering any substance without the other person’s knowledge; (6) the actor compels the other person to submit or participate by threatening to use force or violence against any person, and the other person believes that the actor has the ability to execute the threat; (7) the other person is under the age of 17 and is not the spouse of the actor.
Dating Violence is violence committed by a person who is or has been in a social relationship of a romantic or intimate nature with the victim. Dating violence does not include acts covered by the definition of domestic violence.
Domestic Violence includes felony and misdemeanor crimes of violence committed by a current or former spouse of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common, by a person who is cohabitating with or has cohabitated with the victim as a spouse, by a person similarly situated to a spouse of the victim under the domestic or family violence laws, by any other person against an adult or youth victim who is protected from the person’s acts under the domestic or family violence laws of the jurisdiction.
Stalking is engaging in a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to: (1) fear for his or her safety or the safety of others; or (2) suffer substantial emotional distress.
At times the University may deem it necessary to take steps before or during an investigation to protect the rights and interests of the Complainant and/or the Accused. Those measures may be designed to reduce or eliminate contact between the Complainant and Accused so that both parties feel safe in their work or educational environment. Protective measures may also guard against further actual or perceived discrimination or retaliation. Protective measures may include but are not limited to temporary changes in working conditions (such as changes in supervisor, shift or job site), changes in class schedule, changes in living arrangements, directives to the Complainant and Accused to avoid personal contact or, in severe cases, interim suspension.
Broadly defined, sexual offenses include any sexual act directed against another person, forcibly and/or without that person’s consent; or where the victim is incapable of giving consent.
The burden of obtaining consent is on the party seeking to initiate a sexual encounter. Affirmative consent is required, either verbally, or by voluntary acts unmistakable in their meaning. This definition also covers incidents in which a victim was incapable of giving legal consent, which is not the same as factual consent as people may be able to give factual consent as a result of the use of alcohol, drugs or rape drugs, but not be legally capable of so doing.
SELF-CARE & SAFETY
After an assault, the survivor may be in a state of shock. Although the first reaction will be to bathe or shower, DO NOT. Instead, the survivor is advised to wrap in something warm, such as a blanket or coat. Staying warm instead of cleaning up right away will accomplish two important things:
- It will help in recovering from the shock.
- It is less likely that the evidence will be disturbed or destroyed if the survivor decides to prosecute.
It is extremely important that the survivor:
- get to a safe place
- call the security and police for help
- lock doors and windows
- keep warm
- get medical attention
- write down all they can remember
- take a change of clothing with them to the hospital. If they must change their clothes, put the soiled clothing in a paper bag to give to the Police (plastic destroys evidence).
- shower or bathe
- brush or comb hair
- urinate (if possible)
- change clothes
- eat or drink anything
- brush or rinse teeth or smoke
- touch things at the crime scene
- Call Someone: Survivors are advised to call someone for support immediately. Survivors react to sexual assault in different ways: some are upset, some are angry, and some are very calm and controlled. Whatever the reaction, one may make better decisions by talking to a trusted friend or relative, or someone who is professionally trained to deal with sexual assault. In addition, this person can serve as a vital source of emotional support.
- Seek Medical Attention: It is very important that the survivor seek medical attention as soon as possible after a sexual assault. A medical exam is important for two reasons: (1) it ensures that the survivor receives the appropriate medical treatment, and (2) it is essential in the collection of physical evidence if the survivor decides to prosecute.
- Call Kerrville Police, 911, or University Security: The Schreiner University Security Department is a committed security department that serves students, faculty, staff, and visitors within its campus. Students are encouraged to report any sexual assault, including acquaintance rape, to the University Security and/or Kerrville Police, taking care to preserve all relevant evidence. The safety and well-being of sexual offense survivors is the primary concern of SU. Normally, the Police will conduct a criminal investigation and report the findings of that investigation to the State’s Attorney. University officials can also assist sexual assault survivors in notifying law enforcement authorities, as appropriate.
- Under Texas Law the victim of a sexual assault may choose to use a pseudonym (a fictitious name).
- Under Texas Law the victim of a sexual assault is entitled to the provisions of the Crime
- Victims Compensation Act.
- The State of Texas registers convicted sex offenders. Information may be accessed at the following link: https://records.txdps.state.tx.us/SexOffender/.
ACCESSING SUPPORT SERVICES
If you are seeking health, spiritual, or psychological support services or want to ask questions without filing a complaint at this time, contact Counseling Services or the Campus Minister.
If you consult a medical or mental health provider in a patient context, your name and information that you share will remain confidential and will not be disclosed to any other University office or the police without your permission, unless there is a risk of danger to yourself or another, child and elder abuse or neglect, or if there is a court-ordered subpoena.
In addition, Counseling Services may provide referral information for:
- medical attention and off-campus support services
- filing a report to the police and/or to the Dean of Students Office
- residence life for housing or academic concerns
FILING A COMPLAINT
To file a complaint or report an alleged act of sexual misconduct, report the incident to Security or the Dean of Students office.
We will invite you to participate in a preliminary conference and provide a written statement describing the incident and the names of any witnesses who can support your statement. The information you provide will help us determine if further action should be pursued.
It is the legal duty of SU to determine what occurred and take appropriate steps to resolve the situation. We will respect your wishes regarding further involvement in our investigation. Please be aware, if you decline to participate, our ability to respond will be limited.
If you discuss an alleged sexual misconduct incident with any university employee other than the counselors at Counseling Services Office or the Campus Minister, the employee is required to report the incident to the SU Title IX Coordinator, which will lead to an investigation.
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Key statistics offered by the government in support of its use of the ArriveCAN app are “absolutely false,” according to the union that represents Canada’s border agents.
Mark Webber, president of the Customs and Immigration Union, told a House of Commons committee Wednesday that the number of people who successfully complete the ArriveCAN app prior to showing up at the border is significantly lower than what the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) claims .
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Webber also said the ArriveCAN app has contributed to decreased security at the border because officers are forced to help travelers with the app rather than focus on their law enforcement responsibilities.
“What I can tell you is that the numbers that were provided to you by the CBSA – where it said that 99 percent of air travelers and 94 percent of land travelers have the app completed – is absolutely false,” Webber said.
“As far as border officers are concerned, the last few months have shown that ArriveCAN neither facilitates cross-border travel, nor does it improve operational efficiency. In fact, it does exactly the opposite. ”
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ArriveCAN was launched in April 2020. It became mandatory for all travelers entering Canada in November of that year.
The app collects vaccine status and personal information, such as home address and phone number, which can then be used by health officials to monitor compliance with government orders meant to slow the spread of COVID-19.
But the app has also been called out by travelers and the airline industry as a source of frustration, confusion and delays at Canadian airports and land border crossings.
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Webber told the committee the percentage of people who use the app correctly provided to the committee by the CBSA is the percentage “after” border officials help people complete the app.
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He added that without this assistance, the figure for successful completion of the app by travelers is actually closer to 75 per cent.
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At some border crossings, such as those near the Eastern Townships in Quebec, Webber said the number of people who use the app correctly prior to getting to the border is about 60 per cent.
“Our officers now largely work as IT consultants,” Webber told the committee. “You have land borders that have essentially become parking lots for us to help people complete the app.”
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Over the past two weeks, the federal government has announced that it’s shutting down the COVID Alert app, suspended mandatory random COVID-19 testing at the border, and lifted vaccine mandates for outbound international flights and for domestic air and train travel.
But the government has kept the ArriveCAN app in place, saying it’s an important tool to prevent the continued spread of the virus. Public health officials have also said the app will be useful in the event of another outbreak and if quarantine measures are reinstated.
Denis Vinette, vice-president of the CBSA’s travelers branch, told the committee Wednesday the app was developed to “eliminate an onerous and unmanageable volume of paper forms” needed to monitor travelers entering Canada.
He said the app is the “fastest, easiest and most secure way” for travelers to show that they meet public health requirements.
“Use of ArriveCAN, which is mandatory, expedites processing and helps protect the health and safety of travelers and our own CBSA employees,” he said.
Meanwhile, some politicians have called on the government to scrap the app.
The mayors of Niagara Falls and Sarnia, Ont., Have said the app should be discontinued so that American tourists and other visitors can come to Canada more easily this summer.
These sentiments were echoed by representatives of the tourism sector who told the committee the industry has lost tens of billions of dollars and shed hundreds of thousands of employees during the pandemic.
Global News asked the CBSA to respond to Webber’s remarks. A response was not provided prior to publication.
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Many of us are old enough to remember mercury thermometers. The silvery liquid slid beguilingly up and down the thermometer, telling mom whether you were faking your sudden test-day illness or not. But mercury thermometers soon disappeared from existence — the incidents of broken glass and exposure to a toxic metal made their use too dangerous. However, mercury is still all around us and in our bodies, and it’s not a good thing.
Review these key facts so you can decrease your exposure to mercury and proactively protect your health.
What is mercury?
Mercury is a naturally occurring element that is found in air, water and soil. It is considered a toxic metal, or “heavy metal,” because it negatively affects people’s health. The World Health Organization considers mercury one of the “top ten chemicals or groups of chemicals of major public health concern.”
Where are high levels of mercury found?
High levels of mercury exists in ocean sediment, which is taken up by tiny fish and other sea life. As larger fish consume the smaller fish, the mercury adds up in higher and higher amounts up the food chain. This is why pregnant women are advised to avoid sushi (apart from the risk of infection from raw fish). Large, predator fish like mackerel and tuna tend to have very high mercury concentrations, and even the occasional sushi or fish eater’s mercury levels can be above normal upon testing.
Fish isn’t all we have to worry about. Mercury amalgam dental fillings leach small quantities into the mouth daily, meaning your levels could be abnormal even if you don’t eat fish.
What are some of the risks of mercury exposure?
- High levels of mercury in pregnant women can lead to neurological problems in the baby, making mercury a prime concern of obstetricians and pediatricians.
- Hormonal and fertility disorders.
- Common subjective complaints such as fatigue, anxiety, depression, weight loss, memory loss and difficulty concentrating are all symptoms of low-grade chronic mercury exposure.
- Hypertension, coronary heart disease, myocardial infarction and cardiac arrhythmias. In fact, the Journal of Clinical Hypertension recommends that mercury toxicity be evaluated in any patient with hypertension, coronary heart disease, cerebral vascular disease, cerebrovascular accident or other vascular disease.
- Magnesium, copper, iron, zinc and iodine deficiencies. These deficiencies usually occur because mercury can displace these minerals in the body.
How do you measure mercury?
Taking a sample of hair provides a surprisingly accurate measure of the mercury “load” in the body. A simple urine and blood test can reveal mercury excess as well. At Proactive Health Labs, we offer laboratory testing for all toxic heavy metals, including mercury.
You can control and change your exposure to toxic metals through diet and your environment. So get your toxic metal levels checked to see if you need to make some lifestyle adjustments.
Schedule your pH Toxins test online or by calling our Santa Monica location at 855-PHLABS1.
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She has been suffering from Staghorn Calculus. She gets severely sick, and is hospitalized. They end up diverting the urine while getting whatever infections popped up with it under control and then remove the Staghorn very carefully. A colectomy removes all or part of your large intestine (colon) and an ileostomy (a type of stoma) is then formed using the end of your small intestine.A stoma is an opening in your abdomen which is surgically created. It diverts faeces into a bag attached to the opening.
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In an ileostomy the end of the small intestine (ileum) is brought out of the abdomen and stitched onto the skin to form a stoma. The other stoma type which can be formed following a colectomy is a colostomy. This is made using any remaining large colon that is still attached to your small intestine. with an end jejunostomy or ileostomy will need additional salt. Once a patient’s output is under control, it is important to begin liberalizing the diet as tolerated to avoid unnecessary restrictions and potential nutrient deficiencies.
The end of the ileum (part of your small intestine) is pulled through the wall of your abdomen. Then it is sewn to your skin. It is normal that the ileostomy bulges out an inch (2.5 centimeters) or so.
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The word stoma is derived from the Greek, meaning 27 Feb 2018 The first stage is a laparoscopic total colectomy with preservation of the rectum and end ileostomy in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen ( 30 Aug 2020 WebMD explains how to care for your ileostomy, or K-pouch. K-pouch, a continent ileostomy is a connection of the end of the small intestine, 28 Oct 2018 Ileostomy - types; Standard ileostomy; Brooke ileostomy; Continent ileostomy; Abdominal pouch; End ileostomy; Ostomy; Inflammatory bowel Adenocarcinoma Arising From an End Ileostomy in a Patient.
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Subsequently, question is, what is a permanent ileostomy? An ileostomy is a surgically made opening that The Brooke ileostomy is the second most common type of ileostomy surgery. The terminal ileum is pulled through the abdominal wall and a segment is turned back and sutured to the skin, leaving a smooth, rounded, everted ileum as the end of the ileostomy. The stoma is usually placed in the right lower quadrant whenever Ostomy: Adapting to life after colostomy, ileostomy or urostomy Learn all you can about life with an ostomy. Use this information to boost your self-esteem and help you adapt to your ostomy.
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In addition, for some patients with a shortened small intestine or foreshortened mesentery, it is impossible for the ileal pouch to reach the pelvic floor, thus making the creation of an IPAA difficult. Previously, most of these patients would be referred for an …
Healthy Eating for People with an Ileostomy After formation of your ileostomy you will continue to digest and absorb all nutrients normally in your small bowel. Resection of your large bowel results in you absorbing less water and salt, so you will initially experience quite a liquid output from your ileostomy.
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End ileostomy. An end ileostomy is made when part of your large intestine (colon) is removed (or simply needs to rest) and the end of your small intestine is brought to the surface of the abdomen to form a stoma.
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Real Life Stories – Lauraine . Lauraine has IBD, which has resulted in an ileostomy and she also suffers from endometriosis and an enterocutaneous fistula. 2015-07-07 2011-08-18 End ileostomy During surgery, the ileum is separated from the colon and brought out through the abdomen to form a stoma.
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This is an end ileostomy (small bowel) and a mucous fistula (the remaining colon) sited beside each other. On examination this will look almost identical to a loop ileostomy, however it is two separate stomas. 2021-02-07 · The most common form of loop ileostomy is the standard, or Brooke, ileostomy. The end of the ileum is pulled through the abdominal wall to create the stoma. The stoma is typically placed on the lower right side of the abdomen. The patient has no control over waste output and must wear a collection pouch at all times. The Hartmann's procedure with a proximal end colostomy or ileostomy is the most common operation carried out by general surgeons for management of malignant obstruction of the distal colon. | <urn:uuid:6a363df2-6697-4e57-a7f8-3894363e57c9> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://hurmaninvesterarfkeg.netlify.app/90763/95400.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572043.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814143522-20220814173522-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.836174 | 1,579 | 2.484375 | 2 |
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Black, Thomas R. Evaluating Social Science Research: An Introduction. London: Sage, 1993.
Web Content Requires Additional Methods of Evaluation
A report from the Stanford University Graduate School of Education found that students evaluating information that flows across social media channels or retrieved from online search engines like Google or Bing, have difficulty distinguishing advertisements from news articles or how to identity where the content came from. In general, the principles that guide your evaluation of print materials are the same that apply to evaluating online resources. However, unlike print materials that have certain features that help determine their scholarly integrity, the interactive and multimedia dynamics of online sources requires additional attention to the content in order to obtain confidence that what you are viewing is valid and credible.
Additional things to look for when considering using an online resource:
Evaluating Internet Information. Online Library Learning Center. University of Georgia; Evaluating Internet Sources: A Library Resource Guide. Olsen Library. Northern Michigan University; Evaluating Sources. Writing@CSU. Colorado State University; Evaluating Web Sites. Teaching and Learning Services, University of Maryland Libraries; Ostenson, Jonathan. “Skeptics on the Internet: Teaching Students to Read Critically.” The English Journal 98 (May, 2009): 54-59; Stanford History Education Group. "Evaluating Information: The Cornerstone of Civic Online Reasoning." Stanford, CA: Graduate School of Education, 2016; Writing from Sources: Evaluating Web Sources. The Reading/Writing Center. Hunter College.
Bias, whether done intentionally or not, occurs when a statement reflects a partiality, preference, or prejudice for or against an object, person, place, or idea. Listed below are problems to look for when determining if the source is biased.
NOTE: The act of determining bias in scholarly research is also an act of constant self-reflection. Everyone has biases. Therefore, it is important that you minimize the influence of your own biases by approaching the assessment of another person's research introspectively and with a degree of self-awareness.
"Availability Bias, Source Bias, and Publication Bias in Meta-Analysis." In Methods of Meta-Analysis: Correcting Error and Bias in Research Findings. 3rd Edition. (London: SAGE Publications, 2015), pp. 513-551; "Bias." In Key Concepts in Social Research. Geoff Payne and Judy Payne. (London: SAGE Publications, 2004), pp. 28-31; Evaluating Sources. Lakeland Library Research Guides. Lakeland Community College; Podsakoff, Philip M. et al. “Common Method Biases in Behavioral Research: A Critical Review of the Literature and Recommended Remedies.” Journal of Applied Psychology 88 (October 2003): 879-903; Stereotypes and Biased Language. The Writing Lab and The OWL. Purdue University; Bias in Survey Sampling. Stat Trek Online Tutorials; What is Availability Bias? InnovateUs.net. | <urn:uuid:6609e821-b604-4af3-8faf-2bb859e607e3> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://guides.library.txstate.edu/c.php?g=959645&p=6928656 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572043.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814143522-20220814173522-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.872207 | 678 | 3.5625 | 4 |
Christmas at Churchward
Students at Bridges took part in a find the Snowman game around the school site. Sharon had hidden twenty snowmen for the students to find. There was lots of hustle and bustle as we moved around the building and outdoors to find our snowy friends. Searching high and low, one by one the students found them. They were hiding in bushes, underneath bird tables and one sneaky snowman had even found his way behind the basketball net.
Everybody had a wonderful, fun morning with our students fully engaging in the task at hand. Patience and resilience were a plenty as some were hiding so well and the students had to think outside of the box to find all twenty snowmen.
Students also made a Christmas fireplaces to help decorate the school and get that festive feeling.
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|Feature Article - May 2010|
|by Do-While Jones|
The SETI program is searching for evidence of extraterrestrial intelligence to discover if intelligent life has evolved elsewhere.
Space exploration has been a hot topic lately. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) began a little more than 50 years ago. President Obama’s controversial changes to NASA’s mission have inspired discussions about what the goals of space exploration should be, and how we should achieve those goals. The Search for ExtraTerrestrial Intelligence (SETI) project 1 has been in the news recently because it just celebrated its 25th anniversary.
Founded in November 1984, the SETI Institute began operations on February 1, 1985. 2
While SETI is trying to gain support for its electronic version of space exploration, Stephen Hawking has been urging people to try to avoid contact with whatever extraterrestrial intelligent life-forms may have evolved out there somewhere. 3
Coincidentally, Chet Ellis sent us an email asking us to comment upon his presentation regarding SETI and its implications relative to evolution and intelligent design. His presentation was too mathematical for a general audience like ours, but it did contain an interesting point, which inspired us to present our own perspective on the issue, without the math.
Evolutionists and creationists share some views about intelligent life existing anywhere other than Earth. When we talk about “evolutionists,” we are talking about atheistic evolutionists who insist that there are no supernatural forces, and that all life originated and evolved through purely natural phenomenon. We are explicitly excluding people who believe in Theistic Evolution. When we talk about “creationists,” we are talking about Biblical Creationists who insist that creation happened exactly as described in the Bible. We are explicitly excluding people who believe in Intelligent Design.
Despite the fact that these two groups are as far from each other as possible, they do agree on some things.
Evolutionists tend to believe that there is intelligent life outside of Earth. They believe this because there are so many other stars, many of which presumably have planets capable of supporting life. It is generally believed by evolutionists that life will evolve anywhere the conditions permit life to exist. They use the Drake Equation 4 to calculate how many advanced civilizations may exist throughout the universe. There is nothing special about Earth in general, and certainly nothing special about mankind, that would restrict intelligent life to Earth. One of the driving factors behind the SETI project is the belief that finding life beyond Earth will prove that since life has evolved elsewhere, it must have evolved here on Earth.
Creationists also believe that there is intelligent life outside of Earth. They believe this because the Bible says there is. The Bible calls these beings, “angels,” “seraphim,” “demons,” and even names some of them (Gabriel, Lucifer). Of course, creationists believe these intelligent life forms were created by the ultimate extraterrestrial intelligence, namely God. They believe that proof of angels, or any other extraterrestrial intelligent life, will prove that the Biblical account of creation is true.
So, evolutionists and creationist both believe that intelligent life must exist outside of Earth, but for different reasons. Both believe that proof of extraterrestrial life will prove their own position is right. This is not surprising because evolutionists believe that life on Earth is proof that life evolved; and creationists believe that life on Earth is proof that God created life. So, moving the argument away from Earth doesn’t really change anything.
Evolutionists think that if we discover intelligent life beyond Earth, we might be able to communicate with it. If so, they are eager to ask that all-important question. They expect the extraterrestrial answer to be, “Jesus Who?” Evolutionists believe that extraterrestrial life will be far too intelligent to believe in anything as foolish as religion.
Creationists also expect to hear the answer, “Jesus Who?” because Matthew 24:24 says that in the last days, “there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall show great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.” What could be a more powerful delusion than a false prophet from another planet saying there is no God?
So, again, evolutionists and creationists believe the same thing, but for different reasons; and both think the same thing (an extraterrestrial denial of God) would confirm their opposite beliefs.
Evolutionists believe that there is intelligent life out there, somewhere, trying to communicate with us. They think the only reason we haven’t heard it is that SETI isn’t sophisticated enough to receive those communications. Creationists also believe that there is intelligent life out there, somewhere, trying to communicate with us, and has already done so. They believe The Angel of the Lord did communicate with Abraham, Moses, and others. The only reason some people haven’t heard it is that they aren’t faithful enough to recognize it.
So, again, we have the same facts, but with different interpretations. It seems like we aren’t ever going to get anywhere. The key has to be to discover some way to recognize evidence of communication that can only be explained satisfactorily one way or another. We must be able to absolutely identify genuine information flow from one and only one possible source.
Chet argues that it is possible to do this; but his presentation is comprehensible only to people with a good understanding of mathematics and information technology. So, let’s try to present his argument our own way, without using any math.
When people communicate with each other, there are certain common elements. There has to be a sender who is transmitting the information and there must be someone to receive the information. The philosopher asks, “If a tree falls in the forest, and there is nobody there to hear it, does it make a sound?” From an information transfer point of view, it doesn’t matter whether it makes a sound or not. If there is nobody to hear the sound, information was not conveyed. Communication didn’t happen.
But simply having a sender and a receiver is not sufficient. One must also have a communication channel to carry the information from the sender to the receiver. The transmitter must encode the information in some format that the communication channel is capable of delivering to the receiver, and the receiver must know how to decode the information to make sense of it. This is true of every communication system.
AM radio and FM radio are two common ways to transmit information. Both use a carrier wave as the communication channel. Just imagine waves rippling out across a quiet pool of water after a stone has been dropped into it. The waves are the same height, and are evenly spaced. A carrier wave is simply a series of waves having the same height and same spacing.
Information is impressed on the carrier wave by modulating (that is, changing) it. In AM radio, Amplitude Modulation is used. That means some of the waves are higher than other waves. The height of the wave contains the information. In FM radio, Frequency Modulation is used. That means the waves are all the same height, but the spacing between them varies. The information is contained in the distance between the waves.
In every communication system known to man, there is always some regular pattern which is varied in some way to impress information on it. Random noise (static) has no pattern and contains no information.
Look at the words on this page. There are a series of letters, one right after the other. Information is impressed on this stream of letters by carefully selecting which letter comes next. You can understand what I am saying because you understand the English language and can decode the series of letters into words representing thoughts.
You probably can’t read hieroglyphics. But, if you go to an Egyptian temple and see rows (or columns) of similarly sized symbols, you instinctively know that the symbols mean something. You may not have a clue what they mean, but you know there must be information in those rows of symbols. They didn’t just happen by accident. You can recognize that hieroglyphics contain information, even if you don’t know what that information is. Looking at those hieroglyphics, subconsciously, you recognize a regular sequence that has a meaningful pattern impressed upon it.
SETI is listening for radio waves that seem like hieroglyphics. They are listening for radio waves having unmistakable regularity with clearly intentional differences. They are looking for a limited number of patterns, just as there are a limited number of letters in an alphabet, and those patterns must be repeated in a non-random way.
The problem is to differentiate random patterns from non-random patterns. I could just randomly hit the keys on the keyboard and it would produce a series of different letters conveying no information. How would someone who doesn’t read English tell the difference?
Our cop-out answer is that there are mathematical ways to differentiate random events from non-random events. SETI depends upon the existence of these ways. One can certainly argue about whether or not SETI is using valid mathematical ways, but that’s not really where this essay needs to go.
The point we are simply trying to make is that whether we are talking about radio waves, characters on a printed page, electrical impulses streaming over the Internet, or any other form of communication, it always comes down to a regular sequence of things modified in a limited number of specific ways which convey information from a sender to a receiver. That’s what the folks at the SETI Institute are looking for. If they find it, it will be unmistakable evidence of information sent from an intelligent source, intended for a receiver for some definite purpose. More to the point, it will be absolute proof of the existence of an intelligent source.
Chet’s presentation is based on the notion that SETI is looking for the right thing, but in the wrong place. There is a regular sequence of things modified in a limited number of specific ways that conveys information from a sender to a receiver. A form of communication that did not originate from a human source has already been discovered. It is the DNA molecule.
The DNA molecule is a series of four chemical bases abbreviated A, C, G, and T, strung together along a spiral helix. These four genetic letters tell living cells how to build the protein molecules they need to construct functional structures.
Clearly there is a receiver (the cell), and clearly there is information encoded in the DNA molecule that the cell knows how to decode. Some questions naturally arise. What is the sender? Did a random process somehow generate this information and encode it in the DNA molecule? Did the cell just accidentally figure out how to decode the information?
Chet’s presentation describes the “WOW! Signal.” It is a 72-second radio signal identified by Dr. Jerry Ehman on August 15, 1977, that some people believe was something other than just static . 5 Chet compares the probability that this signal really was just static to the probability that the information found in the DNA molecule is just random static.
People with a strong mathematical background would certainly find his analysis fascinating, but, for most of you, it really comes down to this: If one is willing to believe that a radio signal with an apparently non-random pattern (which might possibly have some unknown meaning) is proof of an intelligent source, one must also believe that the clearly non-random patterns in the DNA molecule (which certainly do have some meaning) are proof of an intelligent source.
Let’s state the same thing slightly differently. Suppose SETI discovers a non-terrestrial radio signal that contains information. That will be considered to be irrefutable evidence of an intelligent source because it could not possibly have been randomly generated. It logically follows that a DNA molecule containing information could not have been randomly generated, and must be irrefutable evidence of an intelligent source.
In the fictional movie, Contact, SETI received a signal containing the blueprints for a functional vehicle. It clearly came from an intelligent source, not a random process.
In real life, DNA molecules contain the blueprints for living creatures. These blueprints clearly could not have come from a random process. Despite this obvious truth, evolutionists fight to prevent public school students from considering the possibility that DNA is the result of intelligent design.
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FDA Talent Hunt: Better To Recruit From Academia Than Industry?
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
CDER Oncology office head Richard Pazdur says making FDA more academic could help with retention. In addition to fewer staff than needed to complete its work, FDA’s hiring problem makes it more difficult for the agency to stay abreast of new scientific discoveries and technology.
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Gotta match that line to your speed if you want to make putts!
1. Starting Line Drill
Starting Line Drill First drill is designed to help you hit your starting line over and over, meanwhile making putt after putt to build your confidence by seeing the ball go in the hole.
- Pick a straight putt no farther than five feet away from the hole
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2. Speed Control 10, 20, 30 feet
Its all about SPEED
Ladder Drill speed control from 3 different distances. Establish a baseline for these 3 distances. When working on putts and speed control from outside of 10 feet, you do NOT want to putt to a hole, putt to an object. This will eliminate any doubt or loss of confidence from seeing putts miss a hole.
- Pick a flat putt, place a string or alignment stick down 10 inches behind your simulated hole
- Place a coin in between the simulated hole and alignment stick/string
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- Place 3 tees – one at 10 feet, one at 20 feet, one at 30 feet from the simulated hole
- Hit 5 putts from each tee before moving on to the next tee. Pay attention to the length of your stroke and speed of the stroke. You want to have consistent length of back swing and tempo that repeats.
5 Important putting facts
- We place the alignment stick 10 inches behind the simulated hole for a reference of what proper speed would be to get it to the hole and it have the best chance to fall in on the edges
- PGA Tour players error within 5% of their intended speed. That is why we place a coin 5 inches in front of the stick/string and 5 inches behind it.
- Putts that go too fast will not break as much, putts that go too slow will break more. This is why repeating the same speed is crucial to reading greens and making putts consistently.
- Your back stroke tempo should be the same for all putts
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Kokernag’s Ashraf Dar, the key Al-Qaeda operative whom an American drone killed in Waziristan, was not Kashmir’s first global warrior. The trend took off at the peak of Communist invasion on Kabul sending a major flock to fight and die in Jalalabad and Khost. Bilal Handoo discovers the characters who fought in Bosnia, Chechnya, Kabul and now, probably in Syria
Srinagar’s Basant Bagh was bustling when a ninth-standard student left home in one fine summer day of 1986 for Jihad in deadly terrains of Afghanistan. Elections were still a year away from rigging and guns were still two years away from rattling. But the boy deeply influenced by Iqbal’s poetry followed his own roadmap to the ‘holy war’.
Ashiq Hassan Khan chose the day when Kashmiris from both parts had thronged to Peer Mitha Shrine nestled on Line of Control in Leepa Valley to celebrate the 8-day annual Urs. Before leaving home, he had done his homework well. He knew during the Urs week, the borders become porous and security softens.
After trekking miles when he finally reached the shrine, he lost his ‘Kabul compass’. For three days, devotees would see him sitting distraught in the shrine lawn. Amid his moment of anguish, he would watch Muslims, Hindus and Sikhs turning up in hordes to offer a pinch of sugar at Peer Mitha shrine as customary token of their faith.
It was then a son of Ali Mohammad Jinnah’s erstwhile driver saw him. Learning that the boy has lost his way, he took him home. That man was Mukhtyar Ahmad, whose father Khawaja Abdul Ganaie from Srinagar’s Zaina Kadal had fled to Pakistan in 1947, settled in Muzaffarabad’s Garhi Dupatta and eventually rose to become Jinnah’s driver.
The family treated Ashiq well, enrolled him in a local school and dreamed to marry him off one day with their granddaughter. But the Jihad in Pakistan’s ‘strategic depth’ was making boy restless. It seemed as if Kabul was calling everybody in.
Back home, Ashiq’s family was clueless about his whereabouts. He had left in a huff without giving anyone a whiff about his intentions. The same fact was driving his family mad. A year passed in this agony before a postman knocked at their door and handed over a letter to them with a ‘different’ stamp.
“Assalamualaikum…” the letter read, “I pray to Allah for your akhirah… Keep worship Allah… Inshallah, I will meet you hereafter…”
Khans’ were stunned to read these lines from their barely 15-year-old son. Then his father, Ghulam Hassan Khan, a driver, realised that his elder son had abandoned home for fighting the USSR, where he unknowingly rubbed shoulders with Kathwari’s son.
The destiny of Kashmiri-born American furniture tycoon, Farooq Kathwari took a radical shift when his 19-year-old son decided to walk into Afghanistan’s war-turf to participate in American-sponsored Afghan-Soviet war.
But before joining the war, Irfan Kathwari was ‘normal’. His father from a privileged Kashmiri family was living an ‘American dream’. He had made it big in US after attending New York University, working on Wall Street and making a fortune as an America’s successful furniture group, Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. He rose to become one of the most successful Muslim businessmen in America and one of its best 50 CEO’s.
His son, however, belonged to a different cult. Irfan’s pals saw him swiftly transforming from a long haired, funky boy who loved to drive his papa’s BMW to a traditional Muslim in Afghanistan, reaffirming his “love for Allah”. He took leave from Harvard Medical School to join the Mujahideen in Kabul. The question everybody sought answers for, was: What motivated the son of one of America’s wealthiest business tycoons to become a Muhajid?
Perhaps his uncle, Rafiq Khatwari – a scribe, poet and lensman, was the only person who could clear the smokescreen.
Rafiq is on records to claim that his family had a longstanding tradition of activism in Kashmir. After returning to Srinagar from Muzaffarabad in 1960, where they had stuck in 1947, Rafiq says, he and Irfan’s father were jailed for several months for student activism. “That was the family tradition that influenced my nephew Irfan.”
By nineties, Rafiq saw Irfan spending most of his time at a mosque in America. Then, Iraq had invaded Kuwait, and soon Uncle Sam dropped smart bombs over Baghdad. During that period, Irfan enrolled himself at King Faisal University in Islamabad. A few weeks later, Rafiq remembers, Irfan wrote that he and his new classmates had crossed the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in a Toyota pick up several times without being stopped.
Later, a photo portrays Irfan wearing long shirt, kameez, loose pants, shalwar. Stroking his curly beard, the photo shows him without any weapon. “Love of Allah,” he wrote in a letter to his parents, “is the only love I have ever known.” Rafiq recalls that Irfan’s mother was pruning roses under a gunmetal sky in their backyard in America, the day the call came.
“My nephew is buried in a mass grave in the desolation of Afghanistan,” Rafiq writes in a piece My Nephew the Jihad Fighter. “My brother and sister-in-law, who believe that their son was killed in a freak accident fighting the Soviets, are, of course, entitled to find solace in any idea that helps them come to terms with their sorrow.”
Like Kathwari, Khan didn’t know the fate of his son in the beginning even after receiving a few letters from him. But as his neighbourhood – Maisuma – became a hotbed of rebellion by the dawn of momentous 1989, Khan met a man from Srinagar’s Hyderpora, who eventually became his messenger.
That Jama’at-e-Islami ideologue running a local seminary in Hyderpora was the default foot-soldier of pro-Pakistan local group in mid-eighties. He would raise slogans and hoist Pakistan flags to express his protest against Indian establishment in Kashmir. Then events like Maqbool Bhat’s hanging, torching incident of Kashmiri driver by soldiers over fare demand, molestation attempt of a Yousmarg farm girl by a patrolling party and series of burning incidents believed to be the brainchild of Hindu right-wingers made the man restive.
It was then he met the two men who became one of the pioneers of gun struggle in Kashmir – Abdullah Bangroo and Maqbool Ilahi. The man they met was a steel fabric shop owner of Hyderpora, Abdul Ghaffar Bhat, who later became prominent with his nom de guerre, Hanief Hyderi.
The three of them (Bhat, Ilahi and Bangroo) floated a group that sent a word to many clerics, leaders in 1985: “Do something to counter the Jagmohan’s decree!” The newly-inducted Governor Jagmohan Malhotra had then shot a bizarre ban on livestock slaughter on eve of Janmashtmi. Qazi Nissar was the only cleric who responded. He turned up in Islamabad’s square with two lambs, slaughtered them in protest, and thus created ‘Qazi Nissar moment’.
The group later became one of the first groups to crossover to Muzaffarabad in 1988. A year later, they were getting ready to step into “Azad Kashmir” again. But before leaving, Hassan Khan, the Basant Bagh driver, told Hyderi at Maisuma, “You may meet my son there. He is staying with a Kashmiri family there in Garhi Dupatta. He left home in 1986 for Afghan Jihad. Tell him, his parents are proud of him…”
But in other Kashmir, the things weren’t the same again. With the fall of Zia regime, Benazir Bhutto, the former classmate of Rajiv Gandhi, had shut down all training camps. Then, Hyderi saw how the incoming Kashmiris were pushed back. But the five member group, comprising Bangroo, Ilahi, Ghulam A Gojri, Ayub Bangroo and Hyderi chose Afghanistan over Kashmir.
They were sent to Jalalabad, where they were greeted by famous warlord and Hezb-e-Islami chief, Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, and the Sher-e-Panjshir, Ahmad Shah Massoud. Hekmatyar, an engineer and a craze for Kashmiri militants, was delighted to see the first armed group from Kashmir stepping into Afghanistan. “I am happy that Kashmiris have finally picked up guns,” Hyderi heard Hekmatyar. “Let this war end, we are coming to Kashmir to fight for your rights…”
In Afghanistan, the group was taught the war strategies of legendary military commander, Saladin Ayubi – the one who conquered the Jerusalem, before sent to fight soviet army at Khost front. Hyderi shortly saw bodies flying up, raining smithereens over battlefield when stuck by soviet missiles. He saw the ground littered with human bodies and body parts. The group would gather those bits and pieces and hand over to the locals for burial.
Hyderi trained in anti-aircraft guns and rocket-propelled grenades was shortly sent in Eastern Afghanistan before an escort force for Arab militants at Jalalabad camp. Later he learned that an estimated five hundred Kashmiri militants were fighting with Mujahideen when the strategic Jalalabad was snatched from Najibullah’s control. Even J&K police has identified around 20 youth who died while fighting erstwhile Red Army before they left Afghanistan in 1989.
After six months in Afghanistan, when Hyderi returned to Muzaffarabad, another war was about to break out, thus calling thousands of Muslims across the globe, the Jihad in Bosnia.
For some Kashmiris who were in the middle of turmoil themselves, the very thought of Bosnia was unsettling. The war was part of the breakup of Yugoslavia following the Slovenian and Croatian secessions from the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in 1991.The political representatives of the Bosnian Serbs supported by the Serbian government of Slobodan Milošević and the Yugoslav People’s Army (JNA) rejected the referendum. To wrestle territorial control, they mobilized their forces inside the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
By 1992, war spread, accompanied by the ethnic cleansing of the Bosnian Muslim and Croat population. Events like the Siege of Sarajevo and the Srebrenica Massacre later became iconic of the conflict, forcing NATO to intervene in 1995. The war didn’t end before consuming around 100,000 lives, outraging the modesty of 50,000 women (mainly Bosniak Muslims) and displacing over 2.2 million people. The grim war numbers made it the most devastating conflict in Europe since World War II.
Like myriad men then, the Bosnian war also distressed the Kashmiri poet in English language, Agha Shahid Ali. He sent his mentor James Merrill a draft of a political poem rhyming stanzas about the war, asking him to be “brutally frank” in his critique. Feeling that Ali had used too many off rhymes, Merrill told him, “While there isn’t much you can do about Bosnia, you can improve this poem.”
But what the poet couldn’t do, the pilot did.
The ‘legendary’ Kashmiri pilot Nadeem Khatib left Srinagar for Sarajevo and fought the war that had pushed Muslims to the margins.
Son of an erstwhile chief engineer of Srinagar’s Rawalpora, Nadeem educated in city’s best Christian school, Tyndal Biscoe and later graduated in geology, geography and economics. He shortly realised his childhood dream by becoming a pilot. But more than flying machines, his mind, as per his close friends, was getting drifted in Muslim world conflicts.
The best friend of JKLF’s first boss, Ashfaq Majeed Wani, Nadeem remained on the edges when militancy broke out. The transformation took place after his affluent family sent him outside the state to learn ‘flying’. But Nadeem left the commercial pilot’s training midway, returned home, and eventually left for the South East School of Aeronautics, Georgia to train as professional pilot.
That was the time when Bosnia had become a slaughter house for Muslims. “Such thoughts were badly disturbing him,” says Nadeem’s close friend. “He then went to Bosnia to participate in the war.” The prominent pro-freedom activist Shakeel Bakshi endorses the views of Nadeem’s friend. “Yes,” he says, “Nadeem did participate in Bosnian war. He was in Sarajevo and other places, fighting Serb oppression on Bosnian Muslims.” As per Bakshi, several Kashmiris did participate in the war, “but they are tight-lipped for the fear of reprisals”.
Back home, none had an idea, that Nadeem, a prominent member of the Srinagar Golf Club, has become a global jihadist. In 1995, as the Bosnian war was officially declared over, he returned home with his pilot’s licence. He shortly left for US again to complete a jet pilot’s course from an institute in Atlanta. He continued work there as a commercial pilot besides instructor before a caller from London informed his family, “He is dead!”
Later, it came to light that Nadeem had left US to join al-Badr training camp in Pakistan. He had crossed over to Kashmir where he was killed at Buthal village in Udhampur’s Gool area in a gunfight with BSF on February 21, 1999. He was 32.
After his death, his letter reached to his parents, who didn’t know Nadeem had joined militancy, “I am going at the call of Allah and doing what Allah has made our farz (duty). I am aware this might hurt, but duty to Allah comes first…” Ten days after his death, his body was exhumed by his family, brought to Srinagar, buried in Martyrs Graveyard at Eidgah.
“In US, his thoughts were inflamed after reading Syed Qutub Shaheed,” says Nadeem’s friend. “He would say that his vision has been finally cleared.”
After returning Muzaffarabad from Afghanistan, Hyderi was informed of establishment’s planning to create Hizbul Mujahideen. Then, militancy was dominated by JKLF, a nominally secular outfit. With Benazir ruling, the plan was to facilitate the rise of Hizb, affiliated to Jamaat-e-Islami. It would decisively shift the insurgency to an Islamist, pro-Pakistan ideology. Hyderi was too inept to understand the changing equations on the ground.
But before he could step back to Kashmir, Sheikh Abdul Rehman, Amir Zila Jama’at-e-Islami Muzaffarabad told Hyderi one day, “A boy from Kashmir is here to meet you. Do talk to him in Kashmiri, he will feel at home.”
Hyderi met the boy, who turned out to be none other than the driver Hassan Khan’s son, Ashiq. The boy smilingly told him, “I just overheard your presence in the area. And that’s why I have come to meet you.” Hyderi hugged the boy and told him that his father is his good friend. “Everybody misses you back home. But tell me, how did you reach here?”
The boy narrated his whole journey – how he treaded treacherous terrains, reached the Peer Mitha Shrine, met the Kashmiri family besides his perpetual cravings for Kabul. “So, why don’t you come over and meet my new family here,” Ashiq insisted. “No, boy! Not this time. I am in a rush. Will meet you soon, Inshallah!”
In that summer of 1989, Hyderi was back in Kashmir with a group of 10 other fighters. By November that year, as ISI failed to mould JKLF into pro-Pakistan ideology, it recruited JKLF cadre to set up a new organisation, al-Badr. Abdullah Bangroo, Maqbool Illahi, Hyderi and others were part of it. The outfit was later renamed as Hizbul Mujahideen. Soon the Pattan school master, Ahsan Dar was appointed its chief, while Abdullah Bangroo alias Khalid-ul-Islam became his military advisor.
In a short span of time, Hizb’s armed cadres swelled in thousands. The outfit’s first major strike is believed to be a key political assassination. By 1991, major groups, including Tehreek-e-Jihad Islami led by Abdul Majid Dar, the Hizb negotiator with New Delhi, merged with HM. And then on November 11, 1991, Mohammad Yusuf Shah aka Syed Salahuddin took over Hizb operation, replacing Ahsan Dar. The move marked the takeover of Hizb by Jama’at-e-Islami, a relationship that the two couldn’t sustain for long.
Hyderi who remained underground and silent witness to the shift in Hizb’s rank and file decided to quit the outfit by 1993 and crossed LoC to understand the madness behind the method of divided house. But he ended up floating a new organisation, Jammu and Kashmir Refugees Welfare Association, in “Azad Kashmir” to advocate for the former militants. During his advocacy campaign, the world including a Kashmiri studying medicine in Russia was witnessing Russian aggression on Muslim-dominated Chechnya.
Zubair from South Kashmir landed in Russia when Russian President Vladimir Putin established direct rule of Chechnya in May 2000. For the politically conscious youth well-versed with world conflicts, Putin’s move appeared mere dictatorial move.
As Putin appointed Akhmad Kadyrov interim head of the pro-Moscow government in Grozny (Chechnya’s capital) and granted the Chechen Republic a significant degree of autonomy, the Chechen separatists rebelled. Shortly Kadyrov was assassinated in a bomb blast thus making his pro-Moscow son Ramzan Kadyrov Chechnya’s de facto ruler.
Not far away, in Russian city of Saint Petersberg, Zubair was taking keen interest in Guerrilla phase in Chechnya than medicine.
The centuries old Chechen-Russia conflict had escalated in 1990s after the Soviet Union disintegrated. The Chechen separatists declared independence in 1991. Three years later, the First Chechen War broke out. In 1999, the fighting restarted and concluded the next year with Russian security forces establishing control over Grozny.
By 2003, the sober son of South Kashmir’s landlord family was in the southern Chechnya, fighting against Russian military convoys along with natives. He returned home after the 2004 Beslan School Siege that saw the rebels capturing over 1,100 people as hostages. “Chechnya was always the holy war for me,” says Zubair, now a prosperous orchardist. “I came back after realising that war against the empire must not be a broken war on ideological lines. That is crisis. A decade ago, I only walked out of that crisis gripping Chechnya.”
Interestingly, Kashmir’s presence in global jihad might not be on higher scale, but the footprints are glaring. In 2007, a Bandipora boy, Aijaz A Malla died in Afghanistan while fighting against America’s “war on terror”. Hailing from Bandipora’s Patushahi village, Malla vanished from his home in 2001, joined Pakistan-based Harkat ul-Mujahideen and subsequently became the first Kashmiri to participate in the Taliban-led jihad in Afghanistan. As per police records, Malla was just 11-year-old at the time. “I am again going to fight the infidels in Afghanistan,” Malla told his family days before his death, “and do not know if I will come back alive. Pray for me.”
Like Malla, the 15-year-old Muhammad Ashraf Dar of Nagam village of Islamabad’s Kokernag also left home for the global jihad in 2001. After remaining in touch with his family till 2014 winter, Ashraf alias Umar Kashmiri of al-Qaeda outfit was killed in a US drone attack on January 5, 2015.
And now when the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) is becoming a new symbol of “global jihad”, it is said one Srinagar youth has “joined” it. The car-enthusiast who was pursuing masters in Business Management from Australia is the first Kashmiri to “join” IS in Syria in 2013.
Back in “Azad Kashmir”, life for Hyderi was akin to exile. He was getting restless over the turn of events. In his moment of unease, he once went to a tea shop in Garhi Dupatta with his associates. There, he saw a photograph, leaving him shocked.
In that “Shaheed” captioned photograph, he saw a known smiling face. Moments later, as his memory flashed, he blurted out, “Allah u Akbar!” That was Ashiq, the Basant Bagh boy.
To address his ‘aching’ curiosity, he asked the shopkeeper, Mukhtyar, the man who took Ashiq home from the shrine, how the boy died. After learning that the man was Hyderi, the shopkeeper hugged him, cried aloud, before telling him, “Ashiq was martyred on his third Jihad trip to Afghanistan.” Like Farooq Kathwari’s son, Ashiq too was buried in some mass grave in Kabul.
Later a letter sent by Mukhtyar broke the news to Ashiq’s family in Srinagar, “your son has attained martyrdom while fighting the holy war in Afghanistan…”
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When dealing in medicine, whether it is with you personally or someone you love, there is always underlying risk. Every individual’s body is different and will react to treatment differently. So how do you discern whether a mishap with the medical system is due to normal potential risk or if it is in fact a medical malpractice? It creates a very difficult situation for all involved.
More Than a Mistake
Accidents happen, mistakes are sometimes made. In medicine, misdiagnoses and other mistakes can happen for a multitude of reasons and would not be considered medical malpractice. A patient may be presenting with multiple issues that, combined, look to be a completely different disease, or there may have been underlying issues that were unknown that caused unforeseen complications within a procedure or treatment. Although upsetting, these are general risks that can come along in the medical realm. To be medical malpractice, you need proof of a patient and doctor relationship, as well as proof of negligence by the medical professional within this relationship. When we say negligence, we mean that the standard of care given by the particular medical provider falls below the accepted standard. There must also be proof of measurable physical suffering that is directly linked to the negligence of the medical provider.
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Our mentoring program trains and matches volunteer mentors with young people who need and want a positive role model in their lives.
As a mentor you are allowing a young person in need, space and security to develop trust and belonging, empowering them to begin identifying and communicating their needs and feelings. By supporting these important social connections young people can begin to flourish and thrive in their lives.
Can you be the spark of change in a young person’s life?
Mentoring doesn’t just make a difference for the young person, it can also have a profound impact on your own life.
Mentors reporting an increased sense of purpose, personal growth, and empathy after completing our program.
In being a mentor and guide to someone else, you’ll also get the opportunity to learn new things, and see the world through a different pair of eyes, and further develop your own communication skills.
A mentor is a trusted role model and guide, an adult a young person can talk to about their experiences without fear of judgement and criticism. This type of program can be life-changing for a young person and instrumental in helping them articulate and accomplish their own goals.
Research has shown that:
- Mentoring has a significant effect on positive youth development from building resilience and self-confidence to developing important social and emotional skills. Source.
- Young people with mentors are 55% more likely to enrol in higher education, 4^% less likely to use drugs, and 78% more likely to volunteer their time in the community. Source.
- Young people who receive mentorship are more engaged with school, have increased academic achievement, improved health, and are less likely to develop mental health issues like anxiety and depression. Source.
Our program's results speak for themselves.
Every day we see the positive impact mentoring has on the lives of young people, with many of them going on to say they have more self-esteem, resourcefulness and confidence after our program.
But don’t just take our word for it. Read what our mentors and young people have to say about their experiences.
Our mentors come from all walks of life and we welcome anyone willing to make a difference in their community.
While there are no formal qualifications needed to become a volunteer mentor, we do look for some specific qualities:
- A high level of passion and commitment for working with young people.
- Patience and a willingness to listen.
- Understanding and supportive.
- Friendly and respectful.
- Willing to learn new things and grow with your mentee.
Every mentor is carefully screened to ensure they can provide a safe and respectful environment for our young people.
You don’t need any special skills or qualifications to be a mentor, just commitment, maturity and a willingness to listen.
Currently, we run a One-to-One youth mentoring program in Western Melbourne and where mentors are matched with a young person based on their mutual interests and location. This program involves a commitment to spend a couple of hours with a young person, each week, for 12 months.
We’ll provide you with all the training and support you need to be a positive and engaging mentor.
1. Learn More
The first step is to simply learn more about the commitment you’ll be making as a Sparkways Mentor and to find out if it’s the right fit for you. The easiest way to learn more is to put in your expression of interest at this link and a Sparkways staff member will be in contact with you.
When you’re ready to start your mentoring journey, you’ll need to fill out an application form. All potential mentors undergo a compulsory screening process including a reference check and a Working with Children check.
3. Initial Interview
We’ll set up a time for us to get to know each other better and find out how we can best support your mentoring journey.
We run an initial full day training session to make sure our mentors are equipped with the skills and knowledge to support a young person in need. We also offer consistent supervision and development calls, review meetings and peer learning and supervision throughout the mentoring journey.
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After successfully completing our comprehensive screening process and your training, we’ll work on finding the best possible match for you.
Please be aware that our screening and match processes are very comprehensive and can take up to 3 months to complete.
Once we find the right match, we’ll set up a meeting between you and your potential mentee!
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You’ll now meet with your young person once a week or fortnight, whether that’s going to the footy, playing some games, or just hanging out and talking.
Our program coordinators are always here to support you and our young people any way we can, and we’ll provide regular fortnightly check-ins with you by phone, 3, 6, and 9 month review meetings with you, your mentee and their parent/carer, peer supervision with other mentors, as well as arranging fun activity days for all our mentors and young people!
We understand that becoming a volunteer mentor is a big commitment and may not suit everyone.
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Decades before Nessie became a household word, Kawartha Lakes residents were reporting sightings of their very own Cameron Lake monster.
In the 1870s and 1880s, there were many reports the Kawartha’s waterways were haunted by a terrifying creature. One of the first recorded “sightings” was reported in the Bobcaygeon Independent in 1872: “A strange fish of most monstrous size had been seen in Sturgeon Lake, that two persons (each in a canoe) had been compelled to flee for their lives, and that it had chased the [Steamship] Ogemah with extreme fierceness and voracity … [It was] as large as a saw log, with horns two feet long, a prodigious snakelike neck, and a gigantic head resembling a swan’s, plus the aforesaid horns.”
In the years that followed, observers debated what the mysterious animal might be: A giant sea serpent? A reptile? A circus escapee? A whale? An alligator? It seemed a great many people had their own theory, but no one ever got close enough to give a definitive answer.
One night a party of locals went out and fired on the creature, though they dared not approach it, and apparently missed. It was said the steamer Coboconk was the only one with the nerve to draw near.
In the late 19th century, there were many reported sightings of water monsters. Predating the peak interest in the Loch Ness monster by half a century, it seemed many communities had their own uniquely dreadful creature.
In those days, there was no television or radio, and many people amused themselves by gathering, and telling stories with their friends and neighbours; and there were many blood-curdling tales to tell.
But there were always skeptics.
Some thought the famed monster was nothing more than a saw log. Another journalist remarked, “one result of the carrying of prohibition in Canada will be the disappearance of the sea-serpents that infest the lakes and rivers of that country.” Prohibition was then a cause with broad popular appeal and many local communities were dry for decades.
Despite the naysayers, there were regular sightings, especially on Cameron Lake until about 1890, though no one ever seemed to be quite sure what the monster really was.
Then, after one last report from prominent Fenelon Falls resident W.E. Ellis — who claimed it was actually a great spawning sturgeon — it seems to have disappeared.
It may never be known what became of the Cameron Lake monster, but since it was in all the local papers it must have been real.
Glenn Walker is a local historian and member of the Maryboro Lodge Museum, a community cultural centre located on Cameron Lake in Fenelon Falls. Check out maryboro.ca for more unique, entertaining — and often unknown — historical facets of the Kawarthas. | <urn:uuid:b6ce5814-e65e-477b-b1f0-fd49ea9f4a36> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/local-kawartha-lakes/opinion/2022/08/05/forget-about-nessie-cameron-lake-has-its-own-monster.html?originator=mykawartha.com&showmsg=1 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571911.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813081639-20220813111639-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.987053 | 609 | 3.078125 | 3 |
Away at boarding school, the Clavering children know nothing of their parents’ divorce until it’s settled. By then, their mother has gone to Italy with her lover.
Hugh and Carrie, devastated by their mother’s desertion, set out to bring her home from the Lake Garda villa where she and Rob are honeymooning while waiting to marry.
Glad as she is to see the children, Fanny is not about to go back to London.
Rob, who isn’t glad to see the children, summons his own daughter to join them at the villa.
The only thing the three children have in common is dislike of the “other parent.”
As the children fight to restore their normal families, Rob and Fanny fight over how much parents owe to their children. Should the children always come first?
The point of view shifts frequently in the early chapters, reflecting the distress of the characters. As they become more sure of themselves, Godden steadies her perspective and picks up the pace. The story is streaking along when it slams to a close.
The Battle of the Villa Fiorita is a fight you won’t soon forget.The Battle of the Villa Fiorita By Rumer Godden Viking Press, 1963 312 pages 1963 bestseller #10 | <urn:uuid:b05d55d6-9a28-41e3-9fa3-ef044082582f> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://greatpenformances.com/2013/02/03/battle-of-the-villa-fiorita/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571911.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813081639-20220813111639-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.960084 | 275 | 2.265625 | 2 |
There are billions of websites available if we look around, each having its unique content, design, and features. With this comes the most vital question, do all the websites follow the latest web trends? In an era where there are the latest updates in technology every day, every website needs to catch up with the latest updates to catch the pace.
As the business is shifting from traditional mode to web-based mode, it becomes imperative to make your website look attractive with both design and content. It has been observed that most of the audience prefers websites that look appealing and have great content and strategies. So, web developers need to be up-to-date with the latest technology news.
No matter your niche working area, a business that depends on websites should be aware of all the latest web technology updates. Here are some of the latest updates of 2021 that one must be mindful of:
- Artificial Intelligence: Artificial intelligence, such as machine learning, impacts our daily internet activity that we are unaware of. Chatbots, an artificial intelligence system that communicates via text, have risen to prominence in online customer care service. Chatbots are increasingly allowing firms to have direct, one-on-one customer engagements on everything from e-commerce sites to social media apps. Latest web technology updates have helped build relationships with customers and have helped increase engagement and brand commitment.
- Voice Assistance: Due to the increasing use of smart speakers and voice recognition technologies in devices, voice user interface (UI) and voice commerce are set to be among the fastest-growing web development trends for 2021. So, a combination of voice assistance with e-business will add a bonus to your website; you will get all this information via the latest technology news.
- Dark theme: It is seen that; dark mode themes are in trend, and the majority of websites enable to switch between a dark mode and a light mode user interface. Dark mode UX is becoming increasingly popular for various reasons, including its ultra-modern aesthetic, the ability to emphasize design components, the ability to save power on OLED and AMOLED panels. Latest updates in technology explained all these benefits.
- Motion UI: The motion user interface is trendy because of the website’s seamless animations, which give it a stylish aesthetic. The motion UI trend is adaptable to different web technologies as well as the appearance and feel.
- Progressive Web Apps: It is a web page that mimics the functionality of a mobile app. It is quick, and can work even with a slow internet connection, and is inexpensive. A PWA allows users to engage with the site, allowing them to have a high-end experience without even realizing they’re still in the browser.
The importance of user data security has been debated for a very long time now. If you want to be the market leader, you cannot ignore it. Try to make your website updated with the latest web technology update, and you can increase your chances of becoming the No.1 preference. | <urn:uuid:3ee5fcd7-2b46-454f-a3ba-dcdbd81e70be> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://alldaytechnology.com/latest-web-technology-trends-for-every-business-should-know/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571911.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813081639-20220813111639-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.930528 | 610 | 1.570313 | 2 |
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has urged the Government to help older people downsize in order to solve Britain’s housing crisis.
Elderly homeowners that have paid off their mortgage but now under-occupy their properties have been in the news recently.
Earlier in the week, it was reported that Lynda Blackwell, Head of Mortgages at the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said older homeowners that “sit quite happily in a very big house”1 should be encouraged to downsize.
The FCA responded, saying it is not its policy to make older homeowners move house. Read more here: /fca-says-its-not-policy-to-get-older-people-to-move-home/
Elderly homeowners who do wish to downsize say that they are often prevented from moving because they have left it too late, they cannot face the prospect of moving house, or the cost of retirement housing is too high.
Now, the RICS has joined the discussion, stating that if older people want to move they should receive support from the Government to do so.
In its residential policy review, the RICS urged the Government to help older people who wish to downsize. It says the measure could release £820 billion of property assets, or 2.6m family homes.
It adds that all new build developments should include a compulsory proportion of affordable rental accommodation and that second-homeowners should be encouraged to sell their properties or put them up for long-term tenancies.
Head of Policy at the RICS, Jeremy Blackburn, says: “Britain’s older homeowners are understandably reluctant to move out of much-loved but often under-occupied family homes.
“Clearly it’s an emotive issue and one that needs to be treated with sensitivity, but we would like to see central and local government provide older people with the information and the practical and financial support they need to downsize if that is their choice.”
He suggests: “This might include offering a fund to support with moving costs – Bristol City Council is already piloting a great scheme along these lines – or perhaps a Stamp Duty discount.
“Almost a third of over 55s have considered downsizing in the last five years, yet we know that only 7% actually did. Greater support for those looking to move could release 2.6m family homes.”
He explains the need for more homes: “The most consistent feature of the housing market over the last 18 months has been a distinct shortage of new sales instructions. Average stock levels on surveyors’ books have dropped to lows not seen for at least three decades.
“If we are to get to grips with this country’s housing crisis, we need to look at supply-led measures across Government and the wider industry in order to get the market moving.”1
In a blog on the Council of Mortgage Lenders’ website, Sue Anderson writes: “The real debate is about how to address the current lack of (perceived) choice for older homeowners who would like to move, but feel they can’t.
“No one, as far as we know, is suggesting that older homeowners should be forced or guilt-tripped into doing anything they don’t want to do.”
Read more of the blog here: http://www.cml.org.uk/news/older-home-owners-public-outrage-or-broad-consensus/
Earlier in the year, Legal & General also published a report on the issue, which can be found here: http://www.legalandgeneral.com/mortgageclub/da/latest-news/digest/2015/june/040615-last-time-buyers.html | <urn:uuid:7eba6b02-cc72-4b2f-87f1-7394868c302a> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.landlordnews.co.uk/tag/retirement-accommodation/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571911.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813081639-20220813111639-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.969791 | 803 | 1.851563 | 2 |
Google is testing a feature that will display a website domain name on the Google Chrome address bar, rather than the full URL, allowing people to read and identify the location of the website.
The plan is to test the feature in the forthcoming Chrome 86 release. The company developed a way to show the real-world use of the name to protect those searching for information from websites scams and phishing attacks.
More than 60% of users in one study were fooled when a misleading brand name appeared in a URL.
Lookalike URLs post a threat to consumers. The paper studied how accurately users understand and parse URLs and found that 96% of participants report feeling confident in their ability to read and parse a URL. Some 40% of muddied URLs were identified correctly, indicating a misalignment between participant models and their observed behavior.
Domain names and URLs point to specific websites, allowing users to search and find information online. Sometimes the information is spoofed, meaning it provides an incorrect name or URL address. This is a way for hackers to mislead those searching online by creating fake websites with URLs that may contain a typo or slight alteration in the legitimate name.
Google’s goal is to understand, through real-world use, whether showing URLs this way can help people realize they are visiting a malicious website. | <urn:uuid:f4a933cf-1026-4367-ba6e-68004a09ee66> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/354711/google-tests-domain-urls-that-aim-to-help-prevent.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571911.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813081639-20220813111639-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.925542 | 271 | 3.0625 | 3 |
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History houses a significant collection of 150,000 scientific and historical objects. The collection tends to focus on Texas but contains items from around the country as well. Other attractions at the museum include a planetarium and IMAX theater.
The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
Backstory and Context
In the late 1930s a local women's group started to look into the possibility of establishing a children's museum. It took a few years but it finally opened in 1945 as the Fort Worth Children's Museum. To attract adults without children the museum eventually became a general science museum in 1968 and changed its name to the current one. After several decades, administrators decided it was necessary to increase attendance and achieved this goal after introducing world-class traveling exhibits. As a result the museum needed a bigger space and launched the effort to build the current museum which opened in 2009.
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Drop Down Menues
In order to achieve a drop-down hot spot please follow the steps below:
- Create a unique paragraph style and apply it to the text that will become the link.
- Identify the text that will become the drop-down content. The paragraph style for this content can be any paragraph style except the paragraph style you have applied to the link in step 1.
- Place your insertion point at the end of the text you were working with in step 2.
Choose WebWorks → Markers.
Select DropDownEnd from the list of markers. Leave the value of the marker blank.
Click OK to insert a DropDownEnd marker at your insertion point.
This marker identifies where the contents of your drop-down will end. After you have placed the necessary elements for drop-down hotspots in your source document you must configure your WebWorks ePublisher Pro project as follows:
- Open the Style Designer or the Document Designer and select the paragraph style you would like to modify.
- Click on the Options tab. 3.Find the Dropdown option.
- Click on the drop-down button to display the list of available values.
- Choose Start open if you want your drop-down content to display initially and only close when the user clicks on the drop-down hotspot.
- Choose Start closed if you want your drop-down content to be hidden initially and only open when the user clicks on the drop-down hotspot. | <urn:uuid:eecbc688-4874-4a06-9df4-450861ab4d97> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://wiki.webworks.com/Permalinks/Solutions/Output/DropDownMenues | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572043.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814143522-20220814173522-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.805879 | 304 | 1.726563 | 2 |
How Bill Gates Is Controlling Government Policy For Coronavirus
By Carole Hornsby Haynes, Ph.D. April 14, 2020
It is no secret that Bill Gates has long supported mandatory worldwide vaccinations and depopulation. He has meddled in numerous countries, creating havoc with his philanthropy that feeds his vaccine related businesses. The results for his victims have been disastrous.
Now the coronavirus pandemic has presented the opportunity for him to force his vaccine philanthropy on all Americans including children. He has been confident in his recent media appearances that COVID-19 is the perfect storm.
Americans have been severely traumatized and virtually paralyzed by a rabid media sensationalizing the pandemic. We are focusing on fear. We should be focusing on the money and power trail.
Americans need to take a very careful look at Gates’ relationship with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the two key U.S. medical experts for COVID-19 -- Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (part of the National Institute of Health), and Dr. Deborah Birx, White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator.
The following timeline shows how Gates issues public warnings and solutions and Fauci, Birx, and WHO move in lockstep.
In 2007 the Gates Foundation, along with the state of Washington, established the University of Washington’s Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation. For its leader, Bill Gates personally selected Chris Murray, a Rhodes Scholar who attended Oxford University. (For information about how and why Rhodes Scholars pose a serious threat to our national sovereignty, see my article.)
In January 2010 the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation called for a “Decade of Vaccines”and in 2011 the National Vaccine Plan (NVP) for adults was released. It lays out the strategy for mandatory vaccinations for all adults.
That same year, the Gates Foundation reported their collaboration with the World Health Organization, UNICEF, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases on the “Global Vaccine Action Plan, 2011-2020.” The plan calls for a decade of pushing worldwide vaccinations, include the use of I.D. technologies to track who is and is not vaccinated.
Fauci, representing NIAID, sits on the Leadership Council of the Global Vaccine Action Plan.(WHO is U.N. health agency.)
Fauci is collaborating with the Gates Foundation to develop gene-based HIV therapy for which Gates donated $100 million.
Dr. Deborah Birx sits on the board of The Global Fund which is funded by the Gates Foundation. Her career has focused on HIV/AIDS immunology, vaccine research, and global health. Birx was appointed as the White House coronavirus response coordinator in late February.
In 2015 Bill Gates issued a dire warning, “If anything kills over 10 million people in the next few decades, it’s most likely to be a highly infectious virus rather than a war.” On what did he base that prediction?
In January 2017, Fauci told the crowd at Georgetown University that, during the Trump administration, there would be a surprise outbreak of an infectious disease. Was this surprise the current coronavirus? Was it premeditated?
In October, 2019 the Gates Foundation, Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security and World Economic Forum hosted Event 201in N.Y. City. The purpose of the simulation: to test the reactions of governments and authorities to a catastrophic global pandemic. Their model virus: CAPS: Coronavirus Associated Pulmonary Syndrome. Estimated deaths: 65 million.
In December, coronavirus broke out in Wuhan, China. Yet on January 21 Fauci assured the American people that it was not a major threat to the U.S. This was in direct conflict with the concern of President Trump who,on January 29, assembled his Coronavirus Task Force. Despite loud cries of foul from China and Democrats, Trump moved quickly on January 31 to restrict travel from China and declared a Public Health Emergency.
On February 17, Fauci called the risk of coronavirus in the U.S. 'minuscule' with no need for masks. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said there was no pandemic at that time.Even as late as February 29 Fauci claimed "there is no need to change what you are doing on a day-by-day basis.” Yet when Gates sounded an alarm, Fauci jumped. Gates called for a vaccine, a national database, and invisible tattoos with a person’s vaccination record injected under the skin – all of which are being massively funded – and profited – by Gates.
On March 10, Business Insider wrote that Bill Gates called COVID-19 a pandemic but WHO did not. Gates announced funding a venture with WHO – COVID-19 – Therapeutics Accelerator -- to identify, assess, develop, and scale-up treatments.
WHO jumped on board with Gates on March 11 with its Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus finally declaring a pandemic. Why did WHO wait so long to respond?
Likely the answer lies with Tedros who is a communist member of Ethiopia’s violent, human rights-violating Tigrayan People’s Liberation Front. It has been designated a terrorist organization by the U.S. government and the Global Terror Database. Tedros as “health minister” – with no medical degree – helped cover up epidemics in Ethiopia and serves as a mouthpiece for the Communist Party in China. Was he covering up the truth about coronavirus for China?
On March 14, Gates signaled his focus when he announced that he was stepping down from the boards of Microsoft and Berkshire Hathaway to “serve humanity.” Make no mistake, Bill Gates only serves humanity when there is a very lucrative money trail attached.
On March 15, Fauci backtracked on his February “normal lifestyle” message on MSNBC’s “Meet the Press” where he endorsed a 14-day “national shutdown.” On March 18, Gates used reddit for an Ask Me Anything about COVID-19 to call for a national tracking system similar to the draconian system in South Korea and warned that a vaccine is vital. Parroting Gates on March 18, Fauci called for a vaccine but cautioned that it would take at least 12-18 months for testing. Gates suggested on March 24 a nationwide shutdown for 10 weeks!
Basing their prediction on the IHME coronavirus research that has now been utterly discredited, White House advisers Fauci and Birx on March 31 predicted there could be 240,000 U.S. deaths. That number has been drastically revised downward to 60,000 or possibly even lower.
Gates announced on the April 2nd Daily Show that his foundation is funding construction of seven manufacturing facilities for coronavirus vaccines but would select only the best 1-2 vaccines for final trials.
Gates’agenda is Fauci’s agenda. On April 3, the same little Napoleon Anthony Fauci, who warned against closing our nation’s borders to stop the spread of the deadly virus Ebola, now wants a nationwide shutdown and quarantine for an undefined term.
On April 3 in a CNN This Morning podcast, Gates linked the end of the shutdown with the availability of his vaccine, warning that “activities, like mass gatherings, may be -- in a certain sense – more optional. And so until you're widely vaccinated, those may not come back at all.”
From the echo chamber, Fauci predicted on April 6 that social gatherings may not come back at all until there is a vaccine “to completely protect the population.” He floated the idea of immunity cards which are a precursor to Gates’ digital tattoo. Shades of Hitler’s Nazi Regime.
On April 12, Gates called for a world shut down until a vaccine – translated as his vaccine – is approved but likely to take at least 18 months. We have a dangerous narcissist trying to control the world.
The U.N. claims that vaccinations are absolutely essential to achieve the health goal of the 17 sustainability goals of the U.N.’s New World Order. Gates, Fauci, and Birx – globalist devotees – are all deeply committed to the U.N. mindset about vaccinations and population control.
Will Americans allow our government and technocrats like Gates and Big Pharma to turn us into a South Korea or China that requires forced vaccinations with a health I.D. – most assuredly injectable technology -- that would dictate our ability to travel, shop, work and attend religious, education, and social functions.
Pair that with the Chinese-style social/credit score that dictates one’s lifestyle and we will have all-encompassing government tracking and population control. America falls to a dictatorship.
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- Research article
- Open Access
Regulatory role of pro-Th1 and pro-Th2 cytokines in modulating the activity of Th1 and Th2 cells when B cell and macrophages are used as antigen presenting cells
BMC Immunology volume 7, Article number: 17 (2006)
Presence of antigen presenting cells, expression of costimulatory molecules, the strength of first signal and cytokine milieu are quite important in influencing the reactivation of differentiated Th1 and Th2 cells.
In the present study, we have analyzed the concerted action of pro-Th1 and pro-Th2 cytokines in the presence of B cells, peritoneal and splenic macrophages as antigen presenting cells and varied concentration of first (anti-CD3 Ab) and second (B7-1 transfectant) signals on the proliferation and cytokine secretion by Th1 and Th2 cells. Interesting observations were made that IFN-γ significantly augmented the secretion of IL-4 by Th2 cells when either B cells or splenic or peritoneal macrophages were used as APC. Further, IFN-γ significantly inhibited the proliferation of Th1 cells only in the presence of peritoneal macrophages. We have also observed that B cells could significantly respond to cytokines to further enhance the proliferation and cytokine release by Th1 and Th2 cells. But not much effect on addition of exogenous cytokines IL-1, IL-4, IL-5, IL-12 was observed on the proliferation of Th1 and Th2 cells in the presence of macrophages. In contrast, both IFN-γ and IL-2 significantly enhanced the production of IL-4 and IL-5 respectively, by Th2 cells in presence of B cells, splenic and peritoneal macrophages. Another important observation was that the addition of B7-1 transfectants in the cultures, which were stimulated with low dose of anti-CD3 Ab significantly, enhanced the proliferation and cytokine secretion.
This study indicates involvement of different type of APCs, cytokine milieu, dose of first and second signals in a concerted manner in the outcome of the immune response. The significance of this study is that the immunization with antigen along with costimulatory molecules may significantly reduce the dose of antigen and can generate better immune response than antigen alone.
On the basis of lymphokines profile, CD4+ T cells can be differentiated into Th1 and Th2 subtypes. Th1 cells secrete IL-2, IFN-γ, lymphotoxin, etc., and are mainly involved in the generation of cell-mediated immunity. Th2 cells secrete IL-4, IL-5, IL-6, etc., and are generally involved in humoral immunity [1, 2]. These differentiated cells are the effector arms of the immune system that respond more rapidly and effectively to pathogens that have been encountered previously and reflect the pre-existence of clonally expanded populations of antigen-specific lymphocytes. Hence it is quite crucial to study the factors that govern the reactivation of the differentiated Th1 and Th2 cells. Many factors such as antigen presenting cells (APCs), pro-Th1 and proTh-2 cytokines, strength of first signal and expression of costimulatory molecules may influence the activation of Th1 and Th2 cells [3–6]. Antigen presenting cells like B cells, macrophages and dendritic cells are critical players in the immune response. Dendritic cells are potent activators of naïve T cells but it has been reported that B cells are the most potent APCs in inducing proliferation of differentiated Th2 cells and splenic macrophages for differentiated Th1 cells . Further, it has also been suggested that peritoneal macrophages are favored APCs for both Th1 and Th2 cells. However, it has also been shown that B cells can function, as APCs for Th1 cells but for Th2 cells, the presence of IL-1 is required . The strength of signaling through MHC-peptide (MHCP) can also affect the activity of terminally differentiated Th1 and Th2 cells. It has been reported that differential signaling via anti-CD3 mAb inhibits IL-2-dependent proliferation of Th1 but not Th2 cells [9, 10]. The expression of costimulatory molecules on APCs is also crucial for the optimum activation of T cells and therefore may have relevance with diseases . Array of costimulatory molecules are expressed on the surface of APCs but the best-defined costimulators are B7-1 and B7-2 [12–14]. It has been reported that B7-1 and B7-2 and presence of pro-Th1 (IL-2, IL-12, IFN-γ) and pro-Th2 (IL-4) cytokines can differentially regulate the activation of Th1 and Th2 cells [14–16].
It appears that APCs, costimulatory molecules and pro-Th1 and pro-Th2 cytokines operate in a complex and concerted manner that can manipulate the activation of effector Th1 and Th2 cells. To address this issue, we studied the role of pro-Th1 and pro-Th2 cytokines in the activation of Th1 and Th2 cells when B cells, splenic and peritoneal macrophages were used as APCs. Further, the role of different doses of first (anti-CD3 Ab) and second signals (B7-1 transfectant) was also studied. It was observed that regulation of the activation of Th1 and Th2 cells is not a mere function of cytokines but can be significantly modulated by the type of APCs and dose of first and second signals.
Influence of pro-Th1 (IL-2, IL-12 and IFN-γ) and pro-Th2 (IL-4) cytokines on the proliferation and IFN-γ secretion by Th1 cells when B cells, splenic and peritoneal macrophages were used as a source of APCs. In the present study we have chosen very well characterized and widely studied Th1 (pGL-10, AE7) and Th2 clones (D10G4.1). Antigen-pulsed and gamma-irradiated B cells and macrophages were used as APCs. We observed the maximum proliferation of Th1 cells with peritoneal macrophages (49590 ± 3056 cpm) followed by splenic macrophages (29057 ± 1639 cpm) (Fig. 1a). Minimum proliferation (9945 ± 1020 cpm) was observed when B cells were used as a source of APCs. Interestingly, when either IL-4 or IL-12 was added into the cultures, there was a significant (p < 0.001) enhancement in the proliferation of Th1 cells when B cells were used as a source of APCs. It may also be noted here that in all the experiments, most potent dose of cytokines was used that was selected after conducting dose dependent experiments (data not shown). There was a marginal increase with IL-2 (p < 0.05) but IFN-γ failed to bring any noticeable change in the proliferation of Th1 cells when B cells were used as a source of APCs. Surprisingly, addition of cytokines (IL-2, IL-4, IL-12, IFN-γ) could not induce any change in the proliferation with splenic macrophages. In contrast, IFN-γ (p < 0.05) inhibited the proliferation when peritoneal macrophages were used (Fig. 1a).
We observed maximum secretion of IFN-γ by Th1 cells when peritoneal macrophages (159700 pg/ml) were used as a source of APCs followed by splenic macrophages (93530 pg/ml) and B cells (3466 pg/ml). Interestingly, the presence of IL-4 (505%) and IL-12 (450%) significantly enhanced the secretion of IFN-γ when B cells, but not splenic and peritoneal macrophages were employed to present antigen (Fig. 1b). The presence of IL-2 could not modulate any change in IFN-γ release in the presence of either B cells or macrophages.
Influence of pro-Th1 (IL-2 and IFN-γ) and pro-Th2 (IL-1, IL-4 and IL-5) cytokines on the proliferation and IL-4 and IL-5 production by Th2 cells when B cells, splenic and peritoneal macrophages were used as a source of APCs. Peritoneal macrophages (51978 ± 1370 cpm) were the most potent APCs followed by B cells (24326 ± 1871 cpm) in inducing the proliferation of Th2 cells. Splenic macrophages (16734 ± 1085 cpm) induced lowest proliferation. Interestingly, IL-1, IL-2 and IL-4 significantly (p < 0.001) enhanced the proliferation of Th2 cells when B cells and splenic macrophages were used as a source of APCs (Fig. 2a). No change was observed with IL-5. However, the proliferation was significantly inhibited by IFN-γ in the presence of splenic (p < 0.001) and peritoneal (p < 0.05) macrophages.
Th2 cells maximally secreted IL-4 when peritoneal macrophages (112.5 pg/ml) were used as a source of APCs followed by B cells (44 pg/ml) (Fig. 2b). Splenic macrophages (6.47 pg/ml) were poor stimulator of Th2 cells for IL-4 secretion. Interestingly, addition of IFN-γ significantly augmented the yield of IL-4 irrespective of the type of APCs used in the study. Addition of IL-1, IL-2 and IL-5 significantly enhanced the secretion of IL-4 when splenic and peritoneal macrophages but not B cells were used as APCs.
There was dramatic increase in the release of IL-5 by Th2 cells with peritoneal macrophages (6533 pg/ml). B cells (420 pg/ml) and splenic macrophages (230 pg/ml) could also induce moderate production of IL-5. Addition of IL-2 significantly increased the production of IL-5 with all the three APCs (Fig. 2c). Further, incorporation of IL-1 into B cell cultures also enhanced the secretion of IL-5. Addition of IL-4 and IFN-γ in the cultures failed to show any dramatic change in the secretion of IL-5.
Influence of first and second signals in the proliferation and IFN-γ secretion by Th1 cells. After studying the role of APCs, we also monitored the role of different doses of first (anti-CD3 Ab) and second (B7-1 transfectants) signals in the activation of Th1 and Th2 cells (Fig. 3a). The first signal was provided using low (0.01 μg/ml), moderate (0.05 μg/ml) and high concentration (0.1 μg/ml) of anti-CD3 Ab and second signal in the form of low (5 × 103 cells/well), moderate (1 × 104 cells/well) and high number (5 × 104 cells/well) of B7-1 transfectants. Moderate to high but not low concentration of anti-CD3 Ab induced optimum proliferation of Th1 cells (Fig. 3a). Interestingly, addition of high concentration of B7-1 transfectants (5 × 104 cells/well) into the cultures also successfully enhanced the proliferation of the cells stimulated with low strength of first signal (p < 0.001) (Fig. 3a). Even though, moderate dose of anti-CD3 Ab induced the optimum level of proliferation but the addition of high dose of B7-1 transfectants further enhanced the proliferation of Th1 cells (p < 0.001). In contrary, delivery of strong first signal in association with high number of B7-1 transfectants showed inhibitory effect. Low dose of first signal alone failed to induce the secretion of IFN-γ (Fig 3b). However, with the increase in the concentration of anti-CD3 Ab (0.05–0.1 μg/ml), detectable level of IFN-γ was noticed. When T cells were stimulated with low dose of first signal, B7-1 costimulation showed marginal increase in the IFN-γ yield. Interestingly, addition of low to high dose of B7-1 transfectants in the Th1 cell cultures stimulated with either moderate or strong first signals could substantially enhance the secretion of IFN-γ (Fig 3b). Similar results were also obtained in the case of AE7 Th1 cells (data not shown).
Importance of the first and second signals in proliferation and cytokine (IL-4 and IL-5) secretion by Th2 cells. It was observed that moderate dose of anti-CD3 Ab induced the proliferation of Th2 cells (D10G4.1) (Fig 4a). Like Th1 cells, addition of high dose of B7-1 transfectants augmented the proliferation of Th2 cells stimulated with low dose of anti-CD3 Ab (p < 0.001). Interestingly, B7-1 signal showed marginal increase in the proliferation with the moderate dose but inhibition was observed with high dose of first signal (Fig 4a). Also delivery of B7-1-mediated signal could not show any change in the secretion of IL-4 when cells were stimulated with low dose of first signal (Fig 4b). However, high dose of first signal alone induced significant level of IL-4 secretion. Unlike proliferation, addition of moderate to high, but not low numbers of B7-1 transfectants further enhanced the secretion of IL-4 by Th2 cells that were stimulated with high dose of anti-CD3 Ab. As observed in the case of IL-4 secretion, similar results were demonstrated in the case of IL-5 production (Fig 4c).
Influence of pro-Th1 (IL-2 and IL-12) and pro-Th2 (IL-4) cytokines in proliferation and IFN-γ secretion by Th1 cells stimulated with anti-CD3 Ab and B7-1. It was observed that IL-12 significantly (p < 0.001) enhanced the proliferation of Th1 cells that were activated with anti-CD3 Ab and B7-1 (Fig 5a). We also observed that IL-12 enhanced the secretion of IFN-γ by Th1 cells stimulated with anti-CD3 Ab and B7-1 (Fig 5b). In control cultures, anti-CD3 Ab alone induced the secretion of IFN-γ and addition of B7-1 transfectants substantially enhanced its production.
Influence of pro-Th1 (IL-2 and IFN-γ) and pro-Th2 (IL-4) cytokines in proliferation and IL-4 and IL-5 secretion by Th2 cells stimulated with anti-CD3 Ab and B7-1. It was observed that both IL-2 and IL-4 significantly (p < 0.01) enhanced the proliferation of Th2 cells activated with anti-CD3 Ab and B7-1 (Fig 6a). Interestingly, IFN-γ not only inhibited (p < 0.05) the proliferation of Th2 cells activated with anti-CD3 Ab and B7-1 but also decreased IL-4 and IL-2 mediated proliferation significantly (p < 0.01). In the control wells, anti-CD3 Ab alone showed marginal proliferation but when B7-1 transfectants were added, significant proliferation (p < 0.001) was noticed. IL-2 further augmented the secretion of IL-4 when Th2 cells were stimulated with anti-CD3 Ab and B7-1 transfectants (Fig 6b). Surprisingly, like IL-2, IFN-γ also upregulated the secretion of IL-4. When IL-2 and IFN-γ were used in combination, they showed additive effect. IL-2 induced remarkable amount of IL-5 production by Th2 cells that were activated with anti-CD3 Ab and B7-1 (Fig 6c). We also observed that IL-5 secretion augmented by IL-2 was significantly decreased on addition of IL-4 and IFN-γ into the cultures. In the control cultures, we detected significant secretion of IL-5 by Th2 cells activated with anti-CD3 Ab but there was no major change with the addition of B7-1 transfectants.
Both Th1 and Th2 cells play a major role in generating effective immune response. But Th1 and Th2 cells can also be devastating in some disease conditions like allergy and autoimmunity respectively [7, 18, 19]. Many factors like the strength of first signal, expression of costimulatory molecules, presence of cytokines, interaction with different APCs, etc., can influence the activation of Th1 and Th2 cells [7–10, 13–16]. But how the concerted action of these factors influence their activation is not very well documented. It is therefore of enormous interest to know how these factors govern the proliferation, cytokine production and development of effector function of Th1 and Th2 cells. We therefore conducted this study to investigate the role of pro-Th1 and pro-Th2 cytokines in the activation of rested Th1 and Th2 cells. This activation is caused by different concentration of anti-CD3 Ab and B7-1 transfectants as a source of first signal and second signals respectively and B cells, splenic and peritoneal macrophages as APCs.
We observed that as compared to B cells and splenic macrophages, maximum proliferation and cytokine secretion by Th1 and Th2 cells was observed when peritoneal macrophages were used as APCs. This may be due to the fact that thioglycollate elicited peritoneal macrophages release cytokines and express high level of costimulatory molecules [19, 20]. Interestingly, IFN-γ, in the presence of peritoneal macrophages but not splenic macrophages and B cells suppressed the proliferation of Th1 cells mainly. The reason for this observation may be explained by the fact that on interaction with Th1 cells, macrophages produce nitric oxide (NO). Thioglycollate elicited macrophages are high producers of IL-12. IL-12 skews immune response towards Th1 cells, which in turn produce IFN-γ. Recently, it has been reported in the case of T. crassiceps that peritoneal macrophages impair T cell proliferation by secreting NO. Nitric oxide also contributes to asthma pathogenesis by selective down-regulation of Th1 responses [21–23]. It may be inferred from this finding that activated macrophages interact with Th1 cells in a manner that leads to high production of IFN-γ that can inhibit their proliferation and impair their capacity to respond to cytokines. This strategy may be utilized by intracellular pathogens in taming macrophages in their favor and thereby suppressing Th1 response [21–25]. Therefore targeting antigen to other APCs like B cell and dendritic cell for the activation of Th1 cells during intracellular infection of macrophages may avoid immunosuppression. Our observation shows that B cells can significantly respond to cytokines to further enhance the proliferation and cytokine release by Th1 and Th2 cells (Fig. 1, 2). Addition of exogenous cytokines (IL-1, IL-4, IL-5, IL-12) had no effect on the proliferation of Th1 and Th2 cells in the presence of macrophages (Fig. 1, 2). In contrast, IFN-γ and IL-2 significantly enhanced the production of IL-4 and IL-5 respectively by Th2 cells in presence of B cells, splenic and peritoneal macrophages. This indicates that signals delivered by IFN-γ or IL-2 worked irrespective of the type of APCs. IL-5 is an important mediator of eosinophilia in mice with parasite infections. It has also been shown that mice administered IL-2 developed eosinophilia. Therefore our study indicates that precaution should be taken while using IL-2 for immunomodulation, since despite inhibiting, it induces eosinophilia . Further, the finding that IFN-γ induces IL-4 secretion by Th2 cells is in contrast with the earlier findings but recently, it has been reported that IFN-γ has dual role in the activation of Th2 cells [27, 28]. High concentration of IFN-γ can inhibit whereas low dose can prime cells to develop into IL-4 secreting Th2 cells. This indicates that depending on the concentration, a cytokine can have dual role on Th1 and Th2 cells and subsequently on the outcome of the disease. Further, these observations indicate that cytokine-mediated regulation of polarization of CD4+ T cells to the Th1 or Th2 phenotype is more complex than originally envisioned in the studies that examined the dominant role of cytokines [27–29].
Our observation also indicates that IFN-γ can act directly on differentiated Th2 cells to enhance IL-4 production and not necessarily through APCs. IFN-γ enhanced the secretion of IL-4 when Th2 cells were stimulated with anti-CD3 Ab and B7-1 transfectant. However, this does not rule out the possibility of IFN-γ working on Th2 cells through APCs as well. This is evident by the fact that the production of IL-4 was higher when stimulated with APCs as compared to anti-CD3 Ab and B7-1 transfectants (Fig. 2b, 6b).
Another important observation of the study was that appropriate dose of first signal and expression of costimulatory molecules is quite crucial for the optimum proliferation and cytokine secretion by Th1 and Th2 cells. Interestingly, addition of B7-1 transfectants in the cultures using low dose of anti-CD3 Ab (0.01–0.05 μg/ml), significantly enhanced the proliferation and cytokine secretion. The significance of this observation is that it may have important application in vaccine design and development. Formulating a device using costimulatory molecules may elicit optimal T-cell response with even low dose of antigen. Therefore, one can overcome the problems related to high dose inoculation of antigen. We also observed that a high dose of first signal delivered in the form of anti-CD3 Ab inhibits the proliferation of Th1 and Th2 cells. This indicates that high dose of antigen and constant stimulation can suppress the T cells. This may explain why the immune response generated due to DNA vaccination fails to evoke a better response than protein antigens. Further, constant stimulation with high dose of antigen can limit protective function of T cells [29–32].
Thus it is quite obvious from our study that not only the presence of particular cytokines, but also the type of APCs and the dose of first and second signals may have significant impact on the activation of Th1 and Th2 cells. So it is quite necessary to take into account the concerted action of the type of APCs, effectiveness of first and second signals and the presence of cytokines while studying the activation of rested Th1 and Th2 cells. This study may be of paramount importance when studying the in vivo immune response generated by the vaccines. Different individuals respond in a different way to vaccines. One possible reason may be the difference in type of APCs that encounter the antigen, the density of antigen, the expression of costimulatory molecules and cytokine milieu. Thus our experiments emphasize the need for detailed analysis of the host immune system before immunizing with a vaccine or immunotherapeutic agents to generate effective immune response. Further, our study suggests that immunization with antigen along with costimulatory molecules may significantly reduce the dose of antigen and can generate better immune response than observed with high dose of antigen.
Our study demonstrates the involvement of different type of APCs, cytokine milieu, dose of first and second signals in a concerted manner in the outcome of the immune response. The significance of this study is that the immunization with antigen along with costimulatory molecules may considerably decrease the quantity of antigen and can produce better immune response than antigen alone.
Inbred female BALB/c and C3He mice, 6–10 weeks old, were obtained from the Institute's Animal House Facility, National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi and National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad. The animals were fed on standard pellet diet and water ad libitum. All the mice were housed under standard conditions at the Institute's Animal Facility.
Chemical and reagents
Fetal calf serum was purchased from Harlan Sera Lab (Crawley Down, GB), RPMI 1640, DMEM and HBSS from GIBCO (Grand Island, NY) and L-glutamine, L-pyruvate, penicillin and streptomycin were from Serva (Heidelberg, Germany). Recombinant IL-1 cytokine was procured from Genzyme (Cambridge MA) and recombinant IL-2, IL-4, IL-5, IL-12, and IFN-γ from Pharmingen (San Diego, CA). For ELISA of IL-4, IFN-γ and IL-5, the capture and detection (biotinylated) antibodies were obtained from Pharmingen (San Diego, CA). General chemicals used in the study were procured from the Sigma Chemical Co. (St. Louis, MO). 3H-thymidine was the product of Amersham Pharmacia Biotech AB (Uppsala, Sweden).
Cell lines and hybridomas
The Th2 clone D10G4.1 (TIB-224) was procured from American Type Culture Collection (ATCC), (Rockville, MD). Th1 clone (pGL-10) was a kind gift by Dr. V. M. Sanders, Department of Molecular Virology, Immunology and Medical Genetics, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio and Th1 clone (AE7) was a kind gift by Dr. J. Rengarajan, Department of Immunology and Infectious Disease, Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, MA. Anti-CD3 Ab (145.2C11) hybridoma was kind gift from Prof. C. A. Janeway, Jr. (Yale University, New Haven, CT). The CHO-B7-1 transfectants were a kind gift from Dr. A. Ochi, John P. Robarts Research Institute, Ontario, Canada.
Cells were cultured in RPMI 1640 or DMEM medium supplemented with 10% FCS, L-glutamine (2 mM), penicillin (50 μg/ml), streptomycin (50 μg/ml), HEPES (100 mM) and 2-ME (0.05 mM).
Maintenance of antigen-specific Th1 and Th2 cells
The Th1 clones were maintained following the studied protocols and Th2 clones were maintained according to ATCC protocol.
The cultures for Th cell proliferation were set using different concentrations (1 × 103–105 cells/well) of stimulator cells (macrophages untreated or treated with IFN-γ and LPS-activated B cells) and T cells (2 × 104/well) in the presence or absence of B7-1 Abs. The cultures were also set using HamIg as controls for anti-B7-1 Ab. On day 5 of MLR cultures, [3H]-thymidine was added and the cultures were harvested after 16 h and assayed for DNA synthesis by beta scintillation counting.
Preparation of antigen presenting cells (B cells, splenic and peritoneal macrophages)
A single cell suspension of mice spleens was prepared in a balanced salt solution (BSS). The RBCs were depleted by treatment with ACK lysis solution. The adherent splenic macrophages were removed by plating on the plastic Petri plates (Grenier, Germany) for two hour at 37°C and 7% CO2. The adherent cells were washed several times with BSS and then removed by gentle scraping with the rubber policeman from the plate and used as adherent splenic macrophages. The nonadherent cells were treated sequentially on ice for 45 min, with a mixture of anti-Mac-2, Mac-3, Thy1, CD4 and CD8 Abs followed by incubation with baby rabbit complement at 37°C for 45 min. The purity of cells stained with anti-IgM Ab by indirect immunofluorescence, were nearly 80%, as analyzed by flow cytometry (Becton Dickinson, Mountain view, CA).
The PECs (peritoneal exudate cells) were harvested from mice inoculated 4 days previously with 2 to 3 ml of Thioglycollate. The cells were washed with cold BSS. The macrophages were obtained by adhering on plastic Petri's dishes for 1 h at 37°C, followed by washing several times in cold BSS. The cells were then removed from Petri dishes by gentle scraping with the rubber policeman, washed with BSS and resuspended in medium.
The proliferation and cytokine secretion by Th1 and Th2 cells using different doses of first and second signals
T helper clones (pGL-10 and D10G4.1) were isolated after 7–9 days of activation with antigen-pulsed splenocytes. The dead cells were removed by ficoll-histopaque and washed twice with BSS. The cells (5 × 104/well) were added in 96w flat bottom microtitre plate, pre-coated with different doses of anti-CD3 Ab (0.01–0.1 μg/ml) for 2–3 h in PBS (pH 7.0) at 37°C. The wells were washed three times with BSS. Different concentrations of paraformaldehyde (0.5%) fixed transfectants (5 × 103–5 × 104/well) were then added to T helper cells.
Similar cultures were also set in combination with different cytokines [IL-2 (50 U/ml), IL-4 (100 U/ml), IL-12 (100 U/ml)] for Th1 cells and [IL-2 (50 U/ml), IL-4 (100 U/ml), IFN-γ (100 U/ml)] for Th2 cells. Both Th1 and Th2 cells were also stimulated with anti-CD3 Ab (0.01 μg/ml) and paraformaldehyde fixed transfectants (5 × 104/well). The cells were incubated at 37°C/7% CO2. After 48 h, the cultures were pulsed with 0.5 μCi of 3H-thymidine and harvested 16 h later by an automatic cell harvester. Radioactivity incorporated was measured by liquid scintillation counting and data were expressed as mean counts per minute (cpm). For the estimation of cytokines (IL-4, IL-5 and IFN-γ), 100 μl of culture supernatant was removed from each set of triplicate wells after 48 h and pooled for ELISA.
Estimation of cytokines
The cytokines were estimated as per manufacturer instructions (Pharmingen) and expressed as pg/ml using recombinant cytokines as a standard (Pharmingen).
Proliferation and cytokine secretion by Th1 and Th2 cells in response to APCs (B cells, splenic and peritoneal macrophages) and cytokines (IL-1, IL-2, IL-4, IL-5, IL-12 and IFN-γ)
Th1 cells (5 × 104/well) were cultured with gamma-irradiated B cells, splenic macrophages (1 × 105/well) and peritoneal macrophages (5 × 104/well) as antigen presenting cells in 96 w flat-bottom plate. B cells were irradiated at 500 R and splenic and peritoneal macrophages at 3000 R. Those doses of APCs were chosen which induced the optimum proliferation of Th1 and Th2 cells. In the cultures, IL-2 (50 U/ml), IL-4 (100 U/ml), IL-12 (100 U/ml), IFN-γ (1000 U/ml) and ovalbumin (200 μg/ml) were also added. Th2 cells were cultured with IL-1 (1 ng/ml), IL-2 (50 U/ml), IL-4 (100 U/ml), IL-5 (100 U/ml), IFN-γ (1000 U/ml) conalbumin (100 μg/ml). Aminoguanidine (1 mM) was also added to the inhibit nitric oxide production in cultures where peritoneal macrophages were used as APC. The proliferation and cytokine secretion were estimated as described above.
Statistical analysis was done using unpaired student's t-test. '◆' Represents p < 0.05, '†' p < 0.01, '*' p < 0.001.
antigen presenting cells
peritoneal exudates cells
interferon-gamma, Ag: antigen.
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V.S. was the recipient of CSIR-fellowship. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Govt. of India financially supported the study. The authors are grateful to Ms Shweta Jain, Mr. Suman Karki and Dr. S. Kartikan for helping in the preparation of the manuscript and Mr. D. Verma for secretarial help.
VS did all proliferation and cytokines assays, performed literature searches and drafted the manuscript. JNA conceived, coordinated and supervised the study, and prepared the manuscript. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.
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That’s the only rational conclusion that could possibly be drawn from a study showing that Uber users pay less to female drivers than to male drivers. Well, isn’t it? MIT Technology Review:
Uber’s formula for paying drivers is causing a gender gap
Uber uses a master algorithm to determine how much money its drivers make—and women are ending up with less.
The gap: In a study released today of over 1.8 million drivers on the platform, women were found to earn $1.24 per hour less than men. Women also earned $130 less per week on average…
You’ll never believe this: it turns out there are reasons for this besides sexism!
The story offers several explanations for the pay gap that have nothing to do with gender. For example, here is the entire sentence that I ended with an ellipse at the end of that quote: “Women also earned $130 less per week on average, in part because they tend to drive fewer hours.” And here are the other possible causes noted in the piece:
The cause: The study, which was carried out by researchers at Stanford and Uber and has not undergone peer review, attributed the difference in pay to fact that male Uber drivers:
—Are more likely to drive in higher-paying locations
—Take on trips with shorter distances to the rider
—Chose to drive longer trips
All of these are variables in the formula Uber uses to calculate driver wages, and the study showed they all tilted in men’s favor (the study claims men earn $21.28 an hour, on average). Women also have higher turnover on the platform, and more experienced drivers tend to get higher pay.
The article doesn’t actually try to claim that Uber’s users are sexist — that was just my sardonic headline. But the article does try to portray this as Uber’s algorithm somehow being sexist, saying the formula is somehow “tilted in men’s favor.” But it’s not as though Uber monkeyed with their algorithm to create sexist variables that are unrelated to user satisfaction. People who use Uber will pay more for drivers in higher paying locations. They will pay more for longer trips. More customers are served when drivers drive faster. And so forth. It’s not a function of sexist algorithms. It’s a function of the way the world works. I can’t tell you why males drive longer trips or drive faster and so forth. But apparently they do.
And so the Uber algorithm turns out to be a microcosm of the world. Yes, there is a pay gap. No, it is not explained primarily by sexism. When factors unrelated to bias against women are controlled for, it virtually disappears. Not totally — but pretty damned close.
This is widely known, but people keep forgetting it. The Obama White House decried the gender pay gap and yet had one of its own. If you decry it, but you are an Uber user, then you too are part of the problem!!!
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Objections — Objectors reproved.
28 For to do whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel determined before to be done.
Rom. 2: 15 (Which shew the work of the law written in • their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and their thoughts the meanwhile accusing, or else excusing one another.)
Ph. 2: 12 Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling: 13 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure. [See 128, 329, 573, 556, 600-1.]
272. Objections against God's providential government.
Ezk. 33: 20 Yet ye say, The way of the Lord is not equal. O ye house of Israel, I will judge you every one after his ways.
Mat. 25: 24 Then he which had received the one talent came, and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strewed : 25 And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the earth : lo, there thou hast that is thine.
Rom. 3: 7 If the truth of God hath more abounded through my lie unto his glory; why yet am I also judged as a sinner? 8 And not rather (as we be slanderously reported, and as some affirm that we say) Let us do evil, that good may come? whose damnation is just. — 9:19 Thou wilt say then unto me, Why doth he yet find fault? for who hath resisted his will? 20 Nay, but, О man, who art thou that repliest against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it, Why hast thou made me thus ? 21 Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honor, and another unto dishonor? [See 373, 695, 706.]
273. Objectors against Providence reprored.
Job 40: 2 Shall he that contendeth with the Almighty instruct him? he that reproveth God, let him answer it.
Is. 45: 9 Wo unto him that striveth with his Maker! Let the potsherd strive with the potsherds of the earth. Shall the clay say to him that fashioneth it, What makest thou? or thy work, He hath no hands ? 10 Wo unto him that saith unto his father, What begettest thou ? or to the woman, What hast thou brought forth?
Mat. 20: 15 Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with mine own? Is thine eye evil because I am good ?
Lk. 19: 27 Those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before me.
Rom. 9: 20 Nay but, О man, who art thou that repliest against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it, Why
Wonderful ; and incomprehensible.
hast thou made me thus ? 21 Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honor, and another unto dishonor ? 274. The works and ways of Providence wonderful.
Ex. 15: 11 Who is like unto thee, O LORD, among the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders?
Dt. 4: 32 Ask now of the days that are past, which were before thee, since the day that God created man upon the earth, and ask from the one side of heaven unto the other, whether there hath been any such thing as this great thing is, or hath been heard like it? 33 Did ever people hear the voice of God speaking out of the midst of the fire, as thou hast heard, and live? 34 Or hath God assayed to go and take him a nation from the midst of another nation, by temptations, by signs, and by wonders, and by war, and by a mighty hand, and by a stretched-out arm, and by great terrors, according to all that the LORD your God did for you in Egypt before your eyes ?
Job 5: 8 I would seek unto God, and unto God would I commit my cause : 9 Which doeth great things and unsearchable, marvellous things without number.
Ps. 77: 11 I will remember the works of the LORD: surely I will remember thy wonders of old. 12 I will meditate also of all thy work, and talk of thy doings. 13 Thy way, O God, is in the sanctuary: who is so great a God as our God! 14 Thou art the God that doest wonders: thou hast declared thy strength among the people.
Dan. 4: 3 How great are his signs! and how mighty are his wonders ! his kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and his dominion is from generation to generation. 275. The Providence of God incomprehensible.
Ps. 36: 6 Thy righteousness is like the great mountains ; thy judgments are a great deep: 0 LORD, thou preservest man and beast.— 77: 19 Thy way is in the sea, and thy path in the great waters, and thy footsteps are not known. 97: 2 Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne.
Pr. 25: 2 It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honor of kings is to search out a matter.
Ec. 3: 11 He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end. Rom. 11:33 O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom
His Revelations make men know Him.
and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out! 34 For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been his counsellor? 35 Or who hath first given to him, and it shall be recompensed unto him again? 36 For of him, and through him, and to him are all things: to whom be glory for ever. [See 214, 222.]
276. Revelations and wonders of Providence make men know the Lord.
Ex. 8: 22 I will sever in that day the land of Goshen, in which my people dwell, that no swarms of flies shall be there; to the end thou mayest know that I am the LORD in the midst of the earth. - · 9: 16 In very deed for this cause have I raised thee up, for to shew in thee my power; and that my name may be declared throughout all the earth.
Dt. 4: 34 Or hath God assayed to go and take him a nation from the midst of another nation, by temptations, by signs, and by wonders, and by war, and by a mighty hand, and by a stretched out-arm, and by great terrors, according to all that the LORD
God did for you in Egypt before your eyes? 35 Unto thee it was shewed, that thou mightest know that the LORD he is God: there is none else beside him. 36 Out of heaven he made thee to hear his voice, that he might instruct thee: and
upon earth he shewed thee his great fire; and thou heardest his words out of the midst of the fire. 37 And because he loved thy fathers, therefore he chose their seed after them, and brought thee out in his sight with his mighty power out of Egypt; 38 To drive out nations from before thee, greater and mightier than thou art, to bring thee in, to give thee their land for an inheritance, as it is this day. 39 Know therefore this day, and consider it in thine heart, that the LORD he is God in heaven above, and upon the earth beneath : there is none else.
Jos. 4: 23 The LORD your God dried up the waters of Jordan from before you, until ye were passed over, as the LORD your God did to the Red sea, which he dried up from before us, until we were gone over : 24 That all the people of the earth might know the hand of the LORD, that it is mighty, that ye might fear the LORD your God for ever.
1 K. 18:37 Hear me, O LORD, hear me, that this people may know that thou art the LORD God, and that thou hast turned their heart back again. 38 Then the fire of the LORD fell, and consumed the burnt sacrifice, and the wood, and the stones, and the dust, and licked up the water that was in the trench. 39 And when all the people saw it, they fell on their faces : and they said, The Lord he is the God; the LORD, he is the God.
Will glorify him -- is desirable, etc.
Ezk. 25: 7 Behold, therefore I will stretch out mine hand upon thee, and will deliver thee for a spoil to the heathen; and I will cut thee off from the people, and I will cause thee to perish out of the countries: I will destroy thee; and thou shalt know that I am the LORD.
Dan. 4: 25 That they shall drive thee from men, and thy dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field, and they shall make thee to eat grass as oxen, and they shall wet thee with the dew of heaven, and seven times shall pass over thee, till thou know that the Most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will. [See 4, 207, 570.] 277. God will be glorified by all his works — Satan defeated.
Num. 14: 20 The LORD said, I have pardoned according to thy word : 21 But as truly as I live, all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the LORD.
Ps. 46: 10 Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. — 86: 9 All nations whom thou hast made shall come and worship before thee, O LORD; and shall glorify thy name.-104:31 The glory of the LORD shall endure for ever: the LORD shall rejoice in his works. — 145: 10 All thy works shall praise thee, O LORD; and thy saints shall bless thee. 11 They shall speak of the glory of thy kingdom, and talk of thy power; 12 To make known to the sons of men his mighty acts, and the glorious majesty of his kingdom.
Lk. 10: 18 He said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven.
1 Jn. 3: 8 For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.
[See 209, 268, 587.]
278. The providential government of God desirable, and a foundation for hope, joy, and submission.
1 S. 3: 18 It is the Lord: let him do what seemeth him good.
2 S. 16:10 The king said, What have I to do with you, ye sons of Zeruiah? so let him curse, because the LORD hath said unto him, Curse David. Who shall then say, Wherefore hast thou done so? 11 And David said to Abishai, and to all his servants, Behold, my son, which came forth of my bowels, seeketh my life: how much more now may this Benjamite do it? let him alone, and let him curse; for the LORD hath bidden him.
Job 1: 15 The Sabeans fell upon them, and took them away; yea, they have slain the servants with the edge of the sword; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee. 21 The LORD gáve,
God the rightful Lawgiver.
and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD. 22 In all this Job sinned not, nor charged God foolishly.
Ps. 39: 9 I was dumb, I opened not my mouth; because thou didst it. 97: 1 The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof.
Is. 52:7 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation ; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!
Jn. 18: 11 Then said Jesus unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath: the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it? [See 296–9.]
279. The wisdom of studying and exhibiting the perfections, purposes, and providential government of God.
Dt. 32: 2 My doctrine shall drop as the rain, my speech shall distil as the dew, as the small rain upon the tender herb, and as the showers upon the grass : 3 Because I will publish the name of the LORD.
Ps. 36: 9 With thee is the fountain of life: in thy light shall we see light.
Jn. 17: 25 O righteous Father, the world hath not known thee: but I have known thee, and these have known that thou hast sent me.
26 And I have declared unto them thy name, and will declare it: that the love wherewith thou hast loved me, may be in them, and I in them.
2 Cor. 3: 18 We all, with open face, beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.
[See 48, 51, 433, 458.]
LAW OF GOD. 280. God the supreme and rightful Lawgiver and Governor.
Ps. 22: 28 The kingdom is the LORD's: and he is the governor among the nations. — 47: 2 The LORD Most High is terrible; he is a great King over all the earth. 7 For God is the King of all the earth: sing ye praises with understanding. 8 God reigneth over the heathen: God sitteth upon the throne of his holiness. - 89: 18 The Lord is our defence; and the Holy One of Israel is our King.–99: 1 The LORD reigneth; let the people tremble: he sitteth between the cherubims, let the earth be moved. — 103: 19 The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all. 146: 10 The LORD shall reign for ever, even thy God, o Zion, unto all generations. Praise
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It is often said that women prefer being in relationships more than men do. And while this can sound like the truth, it is not always the case. There are going to be men who appreciate being in one, just as there are going to be men who don’t.
Being in a relationship is not always a conscious choice.
The need to be close to others exists for every human being, but this doesn’t mean that it always feels comfortable and natural. Being close to another person, especially in a romantic sense, may cause one to feel trapped and overwhelmed.
When people feel trapped in a relationship, their ability to have what they need and want is diminished. They might come to the conclusion that they have to stay in the relationship or that they will have to put an end to it and stay single. They may end up settling for casual encounters as it’s the only way they can feel free, but while they do feel free, they might also end up feeling empty. | <urn:uuid:58588b25-f637-4453-ad79-1f517c3df01d> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.relationship-development.com/why-do-some-women-always-feel-trapped-in-a-relationship/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571911.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813081639-20220813111639-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.981618 | 205 | 1.507813 | 2 |
Gemara Boot Camp: Q and A with R' Moshe Elefant on Tips and Tricks for Learning Gemara
- 42 min 34 sec
Questions Included: 1) How does the rav recommend getting clarity in a daf of Gemara? 2) If Rebbe had the ability to change the jewish educational system would he change the way that gemora is taught? 3) How does Rebbe recommend a busy person (student juggling courses, or Baal Habas working) to grow in learning? 4) How does Rebbe do Chazara for Bekius, Iyun, and Halacha? 5) How does Rebbe recommend learning שמעתתא אליבא דהילכתא? 6) What should one do when he encounters Aggadata that he doesn't understand? 7) How does Rebbe recommend learning background information for Tannaim and Amoraim? 8) What are Rebbe's go-to Seforim when preparing a Daf Yomi Shiur? 9) Who were rebbe's religious mentors and role models growing up? | <urn:uuid:dec4cac8-4d9a-40ff-84e4-29372e2efea6> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://insecure.yutorah.org/lectures/lecture.cfm/963946/rabbi-robbie-schrier-rabbi-moshe-elefant-rabbi-yitzy-radner/gemara-boot-camp-q-and-a-with-r-moshe-elefant-on-tips-and-tricks-for-learning-gemara/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572043.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814143522-20220814173522-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.907763 | 262 | 1.835938 | 2 |
Complementary foods were formulated using sorghum, African yam bean and crayfish. The nutrient composition, functional properties and organoleptic attributes of the formulated complementary foods were investigated. The different flours were combined in the ratios of; 70:20:5, 80:15:5, 75:20:5, of sorghum, African yam bean and crayfish respectively. Cerelac, a commercial sample served as control. Porridges were prepared from the composite blends for organoleptic evaluation. Standard methods were used to analyze the composite flours. The protein content of African yam bean and crayfish flours complemented the sorghum protein and improved the nutritional quality of the formulated food. The result of the functional properties showed no significant difference (P > 0.05) in both bulk density and viscosity. Sensory evaluation revealed that the porridge from the control was preferred over the others. Among the blends, the porridge made from 70:20:5 sorghum / African yam bean / crayfish was preferred over the others. The study showed that composite blends from sorghum, African yam bean and crayfish are nutritionally adequate and possess good functional properties which are required for the preparation of complementary foods for infants.
In developing countries like Nigeria, complementary foods are mainly based on starch tubers like cocoyam, sweet potato or on cereals like maize, millet and sorghum. Children are normally given these staples in the form of gruels that is either mixed with boiled water (Igyor et al., 2011).
Sorghum is an important food crop grown on a subsistence level by farmers in the semi arid tropics of Africa and Asia. It is the principal food crop grown in Northern Nigeria (Zakari and Inyang, 2008). Sorghum like other cereals is predominantly starchy and remains a principal source of energy, protein, vitamins and minerals. Sorghum grows in harsh environments where other crops do not grow well, just like other staple foods, such as cassava, that are common in impoverished regions of the world. It is usually grown without application of any fertilizers or other inputs by a multitude of small _holder farmers in many countries FAO (1999).
African yam bean (Sphenostylis stenocarpa) is an underutilized legume crop that is predominantly cultivated in Western Africa. It produces nutritious pods, highly portentous seeds and capable of growth in marginal areas where other pulses fail to thrive (Enwere, 1998). It has the potential to meet the ever increasing protein demands of the people in this region.
Crayfish, also known as crawfish, freshwater lobsters, to which they are related; taxonomically, they are members of the super families Astacoidea and parastacoidea (Hart 1994). The greatest diversity of crayfish species is found in Southeastern North America, with over 330 species in nine genera, all in the family Cambraridae (Tennessee Aquatic Nuisance 2007). A further genus of astacid crayfish is found in the Pacific Northwest and the headwaters of some rivers east of the continental Divide. Many crayfish are found in lowland areas where the water is abundant in calcium, and oxygen rises from underground springs (Thompson et al., 2007).
Since many African mothers use gruels made from sorghum as complementary foods, for their infants, due to their inability to afford the cost of nutritional superior commercial meaning foods, this work was conducted to evaluate the nutrient composition, functional and organoleptic properties of complementary foods from sorghum, roasted African yam bean and crayfish locally formulated into flour blends.
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Alternative Energy ETFs: Eventually We Will Run Out of Oil and Gas
The number of alternative energy exchange traded funds (ETF) is slowly increasing. The first one I heard about came from PowerShares in the form of their WilderHill Clean Enery Portfolio offering. Although in the last month this ETF has shed around 15%, there are still some people who might consider this a worthy investment.
This offering from PowerShares is based on the WilderHill Clean Energy Index whose purpose is to deliver capital appreciation by investing in companies that focus on “greener” and renewable sources of energy along with companies that develop technologies that enable cleaner energy use. This ETF uses equal-weightings and due to the nature of the underlying companies actually turns out to be a small-cap (63%) play with a bit of mid-cap (17%) thrown in to the mix. In terms of sector allocation, much of the portfolio is invested in industrials and information technology.
PowerShares has two others as well: the Cleantech Portfolio and the Progressive Energy Portfolio. The Cleantech portfolio tracks companies that that produce any product or service whose purpose is to improve the operation, performance, productivity, or efficiency, while reducing costs, inputs, energy consumption, waste or pollution. The only company in the top-10 holdings that I recognize is Ballard Power Systems. And about 78% of the holdings are small-caps. On the other hand, the Progressive Energy Portfolio holds companies that are “significantly involved in transitional energy bridge technologies, with an emphasis on improving the use of fossil fuels.” I'm not entirely sure what the means so I'll have to do a little more digging. This offering has 25% of its value in mid-cap stocks and 61% in small-cap.
Some reasons why an investor would want to consider ETFs for alternative energy in general and clean energy in particular include (identified by Brett Steenbarger):
- Largely due to the complications in Iraq, U.S. citizens are looking to energy independence as a response to national security that will supplant the recent paradigm of unilateral interventionism.
- Clean energy is a natural response to concerns over global warming that will help us re-establish ties with ecologically concerned allies abroad.
- Clean energy is no longer a pipe dream, as the average consumer is now familiar with ethanol and hybrid engines–not to mention higher fuel prices.
- Energy independence is increasingly seen as a way of taking us out of thorny competitions for resources with Russia, China, India, and developing nations.
- Most important of all, clean energy has become as American as apple pie. Republicans are looking to launch a large initiative and Democrats are ready to make global warming a national priority.
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The story of data, Part 3: Who owns it?
Most marketers say that while consumers are the true owners of their own data, data controllers are responsible for its stewardship once it's shared.
In earlier installments of our story of data, we’ve established that we’re now awash in personal data. Wallowing in it. In this, our third installment, we’ll talk about who owns it.
Seems like a no-brainer: People own their own personal data. Or do they? Once a person shares their data, ownership becomes much murkier.
And with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) coming into full force on May 25, 2018, guaranteeing residents of the European Union (EU) additional rights to their data, the issue becomes even more complicated.
Mike Dougherty, chief executive officer of programmatic radio ad platform Jelli, says that each person owns their own data, most of the time.
“Under GDPR law, the individual owns the rights to their data, with a few exceptions,” Dougherty said. “They ultimately have the final say, not the company that possesses it — whether obtained through consent or not.”
Julia Stead, vice president of marketing at call analytics company Invoca, says it is the consumer. Probably.
“Data giants like Google and Facebook are very careful to avoid mentioning ownership in their data collection policies, they focus on collecting and storing user data,” Stead said. “I think it’s really the individual consumer that owns the data. To a certain degree, consumers can choose what data to share and what data to keep private.”
Once a consumer shares data, is the genie out of the bottle?
Dougherty says that it might not be reasonable to expect companies to fully comply with GDPR’s Article 17 giving them the right to erasure, which means exactly what it sounds like — full deletion of personal data.
“It’s GDPR articles like the ‘right to erasure’ that make this matter extremely complex,” Dougherty said. “There is so much room for conflict between the requirements and exceptions that it will be a daunting task for any company to adequately assess data. To comply, companies will have to make determinations on a case-by-case basis. Problem is smaller organizations — ad tech companies, publishers — stand to lose because they lack the resources to comply at this granular level.”
Travis Ruff, chief information security officer at Amperity, says he expects that Article 17 will force companies to justify why they might keep data that users want erased.
“I think that the ‘right to be forgotten’ is where most companies will be spending their time once they have the basic policies and processes in place for GDPR,” Ruff said. “It is important to acknowledge that the authors of GDPR realized this potential conflict and do not put any organization in a position of having to choose between which law or regulation they will be compliant with. However, what GDPR does do is put organizations in a position of having to justify why they keep data that would otherwise not be allowed, ensure they document the analysis and have a defensible position. Unfortunately, until we get some actual case history built, no one will have a clear answer as to whether that justification is sufficient.”
Who owns data within the companies that are collecting and processing it?
While GDPR wants consumers to know it has their backs in terms of their data, it also acknowledges that once a consumer shares that data, other entities must take responsibility for it.
Most marketers I spoke to said that companies are merely stewards of the data and that the data subjects maintain ownership throughout.
Pamela Dingle, principal technical architect at Ping Identity, explained.
“Legislation like the European GDPR attempts to answer this question, as it’s very clear about who owns the data: the person the data represents,” Dingle said. “The business that collects the data must act as a steward of this data, but in reality, there is no ownership of personal information.”
Peter Yeung, general counsel and vice president at Episerver, says it can be confusing.
“The confusion over who’s responsible for user data under GDPR is a result of the often disjointed nature of this data,” Yeung said. “Much like users’ data, the liability for GDPR is distributed across brands (acting as data controllers) and vendors (acting as data processors). Strictly speaking, the brand ‘owns’ the data and is responsible for gaining consent (or justifying such data under legitimate interest or contractual obligations), even if it’s transmitted, managed, stored or accessed through processors, sub-processors or another data controller. However, anyone who has a hand in user data in any way has a responsibility for ensuring compliance.”
Ultimately, Yeung says, it’s up to the controllers and processors to follow the brand’s lead.
“While brands must focus on implementing and maintaining a strict data governance policy as data controllers, data processors (such as CRM or CMS platforms) and third-party sub-processors must support brands’ data governance policies by providing capabilities for personal data portability, personal data retention and personal data destruction on behalf of the brands they work with. Further, they have to be able to support brands in their data privacy impact assessments (DPIAs) and maintain their own records and activity logs,” Yeung said.
Rob Glickman, chief marketing officer at data platform Treasure Data, says that since the controller assumes the risk, it owns the data.
The initial answer [to the question of who owns data] is that the data controller carries the risk,” Glickman said. “The processor must handle data securely and, if there is a breach, notify the controller as soon as a problem has been detected. But it’s the controller that is legally responsible. Consequently, the entity that is collecting and using the data must have proper protections in place for its own operations, as well as being sure that the processors they partner with – and, by extension, those they do business with – also have air-tight procedures in place. Remember, each party involved with the data represents a potential point of failure — and thus, culpability — for the data collector.”
But ultimately, it is the consumer that owns the data, Glickman said.
“Having said this, it’s worth noting that in 2018, privacy and trust have become paramount concerns,” Glickman said. “Therefore, the REAL answer to who owns data is actually ‘neither’ the controller or the processor. It’s the ‘data subject,’ or individual, who owns the data. This emerging reality is going to cause a tectonic shift in the way both processors and controllers need to think about how data is managed from this point forward. Data is now transactional and marketing companies must react accordingly so that individuals have the control they demand and deserve.”
Still, there’s no consensus
Abhi Yadav, founder and CEO of customer data platform ZyloTech, says “it’s complicated.”
“Each department in any given company is trying to control as much data as possible; whoever knows the most about the customer has the upper hand,” Yadav explained. “However, with all the marketing and advertising noise in the world, customers are facing more and more marketing fatigue. Despite natural competition between departments, a company as a whole will be better off if they work together to combine their data.”
Mike Herrick, senior vice president of product and engineering at engagement solution Urban Airship, says it depends.
“Your answer to ‘who owns the data?’ likely depends on which side of the pond you hail from,” Herrick said. “The US has a more commercial stance, whereas the EU is more consumer-centric. I think ideologically we can all agree that the customer should own the data and the businesses they choose to interact and share their information with are its stewards. There is more onus than ever for businesses to protect and appropriately use this information, especially offering individualized value, utility and convenience. Without that, you won’t get it in the first place.”
And Karl van den Bergh, chief marketing officer at DataStax, says we’re asking the wrong question.
“At DataStax, we believe that the issue is less about who ‘owns’ data and more about who is the custodian or caretaker of customers’ data,” van den Bergh said. “Ultimately, we think the best data custodians are the enterprises who serve their customers — not middlemen, market research firms or infrastructure providers. In other words, just because a company relies on a public cloud to house its data or a third-party researcher to collect or aggregate it, those middlemen are not the data custodians of either specific data or data anonymized in aggregate across a variety of other companies. We call this ‘data autonomy’ and believe it is a linchpin of the right-now economy and something every right-now enterprise must expect, demand and vigorously defend.”
Maybe asking who owns the data isn’t the right question. Maybe we should be asking who has the right to it. GDPR’s data protection rules make it clear that, at least for European citizens, individuals will have a right to access, move or even delete their data from whoever collected it. Time will tell if that’s even feasible and what that means for the rest of the world.
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Skiers and ski resort operators love snow. But it is possible to get too much of a good thing.
Since the beginning of December 2017, many locations in the Alps have been buried by regular, heavy snowfall. Over the same period, much of Western Europe has endured record warmth, prodigious rainfall, and several severe wind storms.
On January 29, 2018, the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on NASA’s Terra satellite acquired these images of snow cover and low clouds around the Alps. The first image uses natural color, while the second uses a combination of visible and shortwave infrared light (bands 7-2-1) to distinguish clouds and fog in the foothills from the snow and ice cover on the peaks.
According to news reports, road and rail transportation to ski villages in the Alps has been cut off several times this winter due to heavy snow accumulation and avalanches. Near the villages of Zermatt and Andermatt, Switzerland, as much as 10 feet of snow fell in seven days and the base layer of snow is reportedly 200 inches. Near Tignes, France, 17 feet of snow has fallen since the beginning of December. The avalanche threat level in the region has been raised to five, the highest level, several times.
The animation below depicts satellite-based measurements of precipitation in Western Europe from January 1 to 25, 2018. The brightest areas reflect the highest precipitation amounts. The measurements are a product of the Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) mission, which is a partnership between NASA, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, and five other national and international partners.
These precipitation totals are regional, remotely-sensed estimates of precipitation (liquid and frozen mix); they do not reflect pure snowfall. Each pixel shows 0.1 degrees of the globe (about 7 miles at the equator), and the data are averaged across each pixel. Individual ground-based measurements within a pixel can be significantly higher or lower than the average.
In addition to the snowfall in the mountains, rainfall has been frequent and severe in the lowlands, particularly in France. The Seine River crested at nearly 6 meters (20 feet) in Paris in late January. The warm winter in Europe also means that a fair bit of snow has been melting off and running downstream, even as fresh snow is piling up in the hills.
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What started as a joke then is now one of the most-mentioned cryptocurrencies on Twitter. Yes, Dogecoin was a lighthearted take on cryptocurrency in general and Bitcoin in particular. Although an underestimated cryptocurrency, Dogecoin is considered a faster and cheaper alternative to Bitcoin.
So, what exactly is Dogecoin? How does it differ from the other cryptocurrencies? Is it a better currency, and how is it similar to the other virtual currencies? Let’s find out the benefits and drawbacks of the currency that shot to fame overnight.
What is Dogecoin?
Dogecoin is a peer-to-peer cryptocurrency launched on December 6, 2013. Dogecoin is used for online transactions and can also be exchanged with cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Litecoin. The coin’s logo and namesake are based on the Shiba Inu dog meme.
The creators of Dogecoin, Billy Markus, a software engineer for IBM, and Jackson Palmer, an Adobe engineer, wanted to create a fun and instant P2P crypto token with a broader reach than Bitcoin. They achieved this motive as Dogecoin is considerably faster where it takes a minute for completing one Dogecoin transaction as opposed to Bitcoin’s 10 minutes transaction time. Want to know more about ways to invest in Dogecoin and its future? Look at this detailed post.
Facts about Dogecoin
- Dogecoin is based on Litecoin technology. That is, it started as a prototype of LuckyCoin, which is based on Litecoin technology.
- Dogecoin has an active community that has been known to arrange various charitable events. The Dogecoin community even sponsored NASCAR.
- Apart from cryptocurrency trading and online transactions, Dogecoin is used for tipping on social media sites for posts and other contributed content. Tipping is compared to the ‘Like’ button. However, it has a greater impact.
- Dogecoin uses a proof-of-work algorithm similar to Bitcoin. However, unlike Bitcoin, Dogecoin uses the Scrypt hash as opposed to Bitcoin’s SHA256.
- Unlike Bitcoin, Dogecoin has no mining limit. Also, Dogecoin mining is considerably faster when compared to Bitcoin owing to the Scrypt hash.
- Dogecoin’s average transaction fee is less than $1 compared to Bitcoin, which may go up to $60.
- There were no technical updates or developments after 2015, and Jackson Palmer, one of Dogecoin’s inventors, left the project, stating an extended leave of absence.
- Dogecoin witnessed a surge in its price following the Tweet of Elon Musk, calling Doge the people’s crypto and also his favorite currency.
- Dogecoin reached an all-time high with a market capitalization of roughly 10 billion USD following Musk’s tweets. In fact, in one of his tweets, Musk stated, “Bought some Dogecoin for Lil X so that he can be a toddler holder.”
What are the advantages of Dogecoin?
- As per technical analysis, compared to Bitcoin, the transaction fees for Dogecoin are pretty low. Also, the transaction is much faster, where it roughly takes around a minute. Read more about the detailed price prediction for upcoming years projecting future trends of the Dogecoin.
- Due to Dogecoin’s low value, it is widely used as a tipping system and an ideal mode of payment for online casinos and cryptocurrency gambling.
- Due to Dogecoin’s Scrypt proof-of-work consensus, unlike the SHA256 of Bitcoin, Dogecoin can be mined via FPGA and ASIC devices with less energy consumption than Bitcoin’s high power mining rigs.
- The uniqueness of Dogecoin is attributed to its strong and vibrant community, making it different from other cryptocurrencies.
What are the disadvantages of Dogecoin?
While Dogecoin is believed to be a better alternative, it is still in its infancy where mainstream applications are concerned. Nevertheless, with business tycoons like Elon Musk and celebrities like Gene Simmons and Snoop Dog expressing interest in the crypto, it may find more real-world applications.
Although Dogecoin has a very vast and active community, there have been no major developments and technological updates since 2015. And this may be considered as yet another drawback. Despite the lack of updates, Dogecoin grew in its value, reaching an all-time high in February 2021.
Cryptocurrency analysts and experts believe Dogecoin to be an underestimated currency. One can also say that Dogecoin rose to fame following the tweets of Elon Musk supporting the crypto. That aside, Dogecoin truly has great potential as a feasible and faster alternative to Bitcoin. Dogecoin was intended to be a widely accepted cryptocurrency with a touch of fun. Nevertheless, Dogecoin has emerged as a viable alternative to both Bitcoin and Litecoin. | <urn:uuid:8fa311ca-9aee-4fd2-bc11-9972b068432c> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://cryptocurrencylatestnews.today/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-dogecoin/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572043.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814143522-20220814173522-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.936937 | 1,027 | 2.4375 | 2 |
Telephone verification service, also know as third party verification or TPV, is a service that is used to verify and confirm that an existing telephone service account holder has chosen to change their carrier to another service provider. This service evolved when deregulation in the telecommunications industry took place and competitive carriers and their sales agents began to fraudulently change people’s accounts without their prior approval or knowledge. A telephone verification service provider helps to thwart fraudulent carrier changes and maintains the integrity of a telecommunications industry and a carrier’s client base.
As stated above, the main purpose of this telephone verification service is focused on limiting and blocking fraudulent transfers of telephone service accounts from one carrier or telephone company to the other. TPV utilizes a third party that acts as the company that verifies with the customer that they actually want to transfer their account to the new carrier, and has the new carrier confirm that they are accepting the new client onto their network. In having this type of arrangement as a standard practice within the telecommunications industry, the use of “slamming” or fraudulently transferring accounts has been practically reduced to zero.
Additionally, to thwart fraud, there is additional technology and verifications that are put into place whereby the person who is looking to transfer the call is also verified as the actual account holder of the phone number they are looking to switch.
The methods used for this type of telephone verification service requires the third party operator to verify the caller’s name, address and telephone number. In addition, its standard practice that the actual call is also recorded so there is backup proof that the person actually did verify and approve of the account transfer. Lastly, the new telephone company is also on the line and verifies and confirms that they will accept the transfer and acknowledge the account holder desire and confirmation to make the change.
Using a third party telephone verification service has greatly improved the telecommunications industry and has save consumers millions of dollars by reducing the amount of fraud that was once rampant in the industry. While it may be considered by telephone carriers and added cost to doing business and somewhat of a hassle, in the long run, it has also saved them a lot of money and thousands of clients by eliminating the ability for people to essentially steal clients from them.
For carriers and other competitive telephone providers – Working with an experienced and reliable third party telephone verification service provider is extremely important. Having the resources, systems and people to professional handle the calls and a large numbers of transfers is of high importance.
If you have the need for a third party telephone verification service (or TPV services) and are interested in working with one of the leaders in the industry – we highly recommend working with our partner – Calibrus. For additional information – please call our toll-free number 866-599-2397 to discuss a customized solution for your business and to assist you with your questions.
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In mid-November last year, Emilio Kinyua faced a disturbing choice to make.
On one side was an elderly woman crying and begging him to donate his blood to her dying daughter.
Minutes later, he was brought a sick man, who was ready to pay him Sh10,000 for a pint (about half a litre) of his blood.
“I first went to Pumwani [Maternity Hospital] and volunteered to donate blood. I also told them I would mobilise Kenyans to donate. They held a meeting and said they didn’t have the capacity to collect blood and referred me to Kenyatta National Hospital,” he explains.
This was November last year. Kenya’s blood banks have been running nearly dry since 2019 when the US President’s Emergency Plan for Aids Relief (Pepfar) stopped funding the Kenya National Blood Transfusion Service.
When Covid-19 struck in 2020, the country sank to its worst blood shortage in more than a decade.
Kenya requires between 500,000 to one million units of blood a year, yet collects less than a quarter of that volume.
“So I went to KNH and explained to a security guard that I wanted to donate blood. He immediately told me ‘come’, and led me to this woman crying, with her sick daughter. Her daughter was in need of two pints of blood,” he says.
KNH usually gives a letter to patients who need blood, indicating what blood type they need and why. They use this letter to beg for blood from their relatives and friends or to buy from private hospitals at Sh4,500 per pint.
“The guard went away and brought me an older man,” Kinyua says.
He had a crinkled face and spoke with an open frown as if yawning in exhaustion or groaning in exasperation. “This one pleaded with me saying he was ready to pay me Sh10,000 to give him a pint of my blood to save his life. He was called away to the ward as we spoke.”
Emilio has blood O- negative. It has the highest demand because it is used most often during emergencies and can be given to everyone. However, people with this blood group can only receive from others with O-.
“I met the regional director for national blood transfusion services near KNH and he told me there is no need to donate your two pints, just go and mobilise other Kenyans, and you will be first to donate,” Kinyua says.
Two weeks ago, he organised the first blood drive in Nairobi this year, outside the Kenya National Archives, where 422 donors came and donated the same number of pints, over five days.
According to KNBTS, one person can only donate one pint of blood once every three months for men and once every four months for women.
“A pint (450ml) can save up to four lives depending on components prepared from the donated unit. Components include cryoprecipitate, packed Red Cells, Fresh Frozen Plasma, Platelets,” the service says.
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Pretty much every games platform in the market today, from phones to tablets to consoles, has some form of system that lets parents lock kids out of bad stuff. But none of them do it as well, or as elegantly, as the Nintendo Switch.
As adults, we tend to give Nintendo shit for their tentative approach to online accessibility. A lot of that, from cumbersome friend codes to the complexity of the Switch’s online communications, is well deserved! Or at least it is when you’re looking at everything from an adult perspective.
As annoying and irrelevant as Nintendo’s timid attitudes to the internet can be for us, though, we’re not the reason the company takes things so slowly.
Nintendo is a kids-first company, and you can see this approach very clearly when taking a look at console parental controls. The Xbox One and PlayStation 4 do things by the numbers. They both allow parents to block access to certain programs and services, restrict payments and set passwords.
It all works, and works pretty easily, and from the perspective of someone who simply wishes to deny their children access to things, both Sony and Microsoft’s approach to the issue is fine.
But the Switch comes from a very Nintendo place, where it feels like they don’t just want to tick a few legal/ethical boxes, but genuinely help parents (and, by extension, the kids who are being affected by these limitations).
Like the Xbox and PlayStation, the Switch lets adults restrict a child’s ability to play games with certain ratings, or stop them from using a specific type of program. But it’s the extra stuff the Switch does, and the ease with which you can do it, that makes all the difference.
First up: I appreciate the fact that the Switch’s parental controls are housed in a standalone app, rather than something I need to burrow down into system menus for. There’s a practical benefit to that, as it’s faster and easier to get to these settings, but it also sends a message: by breaking the parental control suite out into its own app, rather than house everything alongside the rest of the system’s settings, it shows Nintendo are treating them as a separate and more important matter than what my resolution or surround sound settings are.
Yet what’s most useful to me as a parent of two curious kids aged seven & five is not the control aspect of the app. That’s the easy part, and indeed you can see that it takes until 2:21 of this excellent 2:56 video explaining the service for Nintendo to even bother to mention “standard parental controls” at all.
Instead, most of the time taken in the clip – and this is where most of my interest in the app lies – is in how it monitors your child’s activity. The bulk of the app’s design is given over to tracking and noting down what games are being played on the system, who is playing them and for how long.
Let’s take a tour so I can show you what I’m talking about.
Here, for example, is the daily view, letting me see who played what and for how long on any given day. In this case, during Christmas vacation, my daughter (I know this because it displays both the user’s avatar and name) played Super Mario Odyssey for 3:15 across the 24-hour period (you can see that “Alarms were disabled”, we’ll get to that soon).
If we zoom out to a weekly view, we can see she played for three days that week.
The app of course doesn’t just track single users. On this day, both my kids played, and it was able to give me individual data for each child:
You can also zoom out from the weekly view into a monthly snapshot (you also get a reminder to check this once per month). This lets you see everything at once: average playtime, which days the system was used, what’s been played most, even some trend data comparing it to the previous month:
So far, all of this is very cool and interesting to me, both as a parent and a stats nerd. But another of the app’s highlights is when it starts throwing up red flags, and how it lets me respond to them.
Above is the traditional parental controls menu. It lets me restrict certain games and services, enter an override PIN and set time limits on play. I usually leave this at 1:45 (hence all the 1:45 time records above), and have it set so that when that time limit is reached (don’t worry, the kids get a little on-screen warning message before it kicks in) the system shuts down. Like this:
Normally the combination of prior warning and absolute finality – the Nintendo is turning itself off, I’m not the arsehole walking into the room and doing it – means the shutdown happens without incident, but below is an example of a bright red notification telling me that my son, who was four at the time, had tried to guess my password in order to keep playing.
Nice try doofus.
All this data harvesting might sound intrusive to a passive bystander, but remember, I am not a random supervisor, I’m these kid’s dad. We’re not talking about my browser knowing which sneakers to try and sell me, we’re talking about me being able to monitor what my own kids are doing, and easily getting hold of records which can help me decide things like “maybe they should stop playing games on a Monday morning”, or “please stop playing my Zelda saves when I’m not here you’re ruining everything”.
Helping everything along is the fact that this is a very nice app. I don’t know if Nintendo made it themselves, or paid someone else to do it, but I do know that it’s easily the cleanest, most intuitive piece of software with a Nintendo logo on it that I’ve ever used. Everything is fast, everything is right where you expect it to be, and I figure it took about five minutes after installing it to have mastered everything it had to offer.
I realise that for most people out there this is an irrelevant part of the Switch experience, but for the parents out there with an interest in controlling what their kids can and can’t play on a console – and monitoring the stuff they do play – the Switch app is a fantastic piece of software, and something you should definitely be making the most of.
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A ‘Tilak’ is a mark that a Hindu/a follower of the Sanatan Dharma wears on the his/her body. A average householder wears a tilak on his forehead first thing after having a bath.
When we sleep at night, our consciousness is drawn away from the physical body, ie the anna-mai-kosh. This physical body sheath is given just the basic minimum pran required to run the basic life processes. The individual soul/ Jivatma withdraws to the subtle body, the sookshma sharir during the dream state and deep sleep states. When you wake up in the morning, the consciousness again reanimates the physical body, but the sleep/ dream states have interfered with the body’s nadi/ pran wiring, it is seen in the aura, it is somewhat ‘blotchy’. When we have a bath and the body is made wet, the aura is withdrawn into the body. Now when we dry ourselves, the aura fans out again, you feel it’s warmth. Now this new refreshed body /aura /mind /soul needs to be reminded of its divine connection. So you put a tilak on your forehead at your ajnya chakra. The Ajnya chakra is the seat of the individual soul, this chakra controls the intake of the pran from the Universe and also the allocation of pran for the activities of the body/mind. This is the place where you have to concentrate on when you do your spiritual practice. So when you put a red tilak here you are literally energising your entire self.
Listing out these several types of Tilak-s used commonly,
A red dot between the eyebrows at the point of the third eye, ajnya chakra.
This red powder is called Kumkum. It is generally made by mixing ground turmeric powder and slaked lime with a drop of lemon juice. But this mark is really made by rubbing a strand of saffron/kesar in a drop of water. ‘Kumkum’ is a Sanskrit word which means saffron, Crocus sativa. This is the most potent Tilak, if you can afford the saffron strands, you should wear this on your forehead.
This red tilak is used by any person who wishes to acknowledge his higher spiritual self within himself or herself. It is used by both men and women who do puja of Devi, the feminine force who animates this creation. Married women compulsorily wear this on their forehead to indicate prosperity, ‘Shri’. A married woman is the Gruh-Laxmi, the sign of prosperity of the household. She wears this red tilak in recognition of her own divinity. There is variation of the red dot, the red crescent, with or without a round dot. This now represents the crescent moon that the Devi wears on her forehead and increases self-confidence, strength and aggression too.
Then there is a form of this saffron tilak which starts at the third eye Ajnya chakra and continues into the hair, till the top of the head, Brahmarandhra. It is a red line from the center of the eyebrows to the top of the head. It connects the seat of the individual soul, the third eye to the seat of the Ultimate, the Brahmarandhra, it links the two. If you use Kesar/saffron charged with mantra to draw this tilak your spiritual progress speeds up.
(For women the 5 days of the monthly cycle will again pop up.You cannot do pujas or anything on these days, so the modern world has the short cut of the sticker bindi! You can also use the red turmeric mix on these 5days)
The tilak is made even more potent by putting a few grains of raw unbroken rice on it. These rice grains are placed before the deity you worship and they absorb the energy of your puja mantra etc. When you wear the rice grains also on your tilak the energy here becomes magnified exponentially.
The Tripundra. Three parallel lines of Vibhuti/ Bhasma/ sacred ash, horizontally across the forehead.
Vibhuti is the greyish ash which remains when you do a homam. A homam is a small version of a yadnya. All Hindus are supposed to do the Agnihotra Homa every sunrise and sunset so there is ample Vibhuti always available. (A simple Homam does not need much. A small inverted pyramidal copper homa-kund, desi Indian cow’s cowdung cakes and its milk’s Ghee. The cowdung cakes and ghee is burnt in the homa-kund with accompanying mantras. The energy of the mantra enters the ash, the Vibhuti. This Vibhuti can be used in several ways. Often the vibhuti is applied as a simple dot at the third eye chakra.)
- The three fingers, middle, ring and little finger of the right hand are used to draw the tripundra in a sweeping motion across the forehead. Those who worship Shiv will wear the Tripundra. The tripundra is also drawn on the body, the neck, the biceps, forearms, chest, navel etc.
- A Tripundra across the forehead with a red dot at the third eye chakra. The red dot is of Kesar/Saffron and the Tripundra drawn using the Vibhuti. This is worn by those who do pujas of the Ugra (dangerous and terrifying) forms of the Devi Shakti. And for those who do puja of Shiv and Shakti together. It’s other variation is the Tripundra with the red vertical line connecting the third eye chakra and the top of the head.
Wearing a Tripundra is a a level-up. You have invited a specific type of energy into yourself. Shiv is the potential energy of the Tama-gun and Devi Shakti is the kinetic active form of Tama-gun. When you put their marks on your forehead you are clearly intending that you desire Moksh. The three lines are the three Gun, Satva Raja and Tama, the building blocks of the creation and red dot represents the combined energy of creation. (A red line represents your real self or connection to your real self.) You are using Vibhuti, burnt ash as to draw the Tripundra. This indicates that you want to destroy the three building blocks of creation and progress onwards. You want to dissolve creation and the creator both and go beyond them to your own Reality. The red dot is made with saffron charged with mantras. It is a big commitment. If you wear these marks on your forehead, you should be aware of your own actions and your conscience at all times.
The Urdhvapundra. This mark is made by three vertical lines on the forehead. These three lines meet at the third eye chakra. This mark is to be made with sandalwood paste. Sandalwood has the effect of calming down the mind, it is easier to concentrate. The movement of the pran in the nadis becomes less turbulent and you can work better with it. Worshippers of Vishnu draw this on their foreheads. It can be drawn with the fingers or using a stick of the Tulasi plant (Ocimum sanctum). These three lines represent the three main nadis, Ida, Pingala and Sushumna which are connected at the Ajnya chakra. Sometimes the central line of the Urdhvapundra is drawn with red powder or more correctly with saffron. If the Urdhvapundra design is too complicated, a sandalwood dot at the third eye chakra can be applied instead.
Vishnu is the conscious potential of the Satva-gun, it increases the inclination of the aspirant towards the Ultimate reality. The red color is representative of Agni/ pran. Same as the Tripundra, the Urdhvapundra indicates that the three building blocks Satva-Raja-Tama have to be channelised, balanced by the active use of pran/Agni and one they are balanced the central dot of your internal geometry can be accessed. (Everything ultimately comes down to Shrichakra!)
So if you wear either of these marks linked to Vishnu or Shiv the seriousness remains the same. Satva and Tama are by themselves incapable of movement, it is only Raja-gun which moves them so that you can use their potential to move onwards on your spiritual path. You are reminding yourself of your commitment when you wear these special tilak marks.
Now how to put a tilak? The right hand is used always,
Ring finger – The best option for putting a tilak on everyone. This finger is called Anamika and is ruled by the Sun. It represents the Prithvi mahabhoot (solidity). It increases prosperity confidence, creativity and brings you closer to your internal divinity.
Middle finger – This finger is called the Madhyama, ruled by Saturn, represents ether, Akash Mahabhoot (ether). It increases endurance and the capacity to work. It is rarely used alone, generally will be used together with the ring finger to draw an elongated type of tilak.
Thumb – this is called Angushtha and is ruled by Venus and represents the Agni mahabhoot. A tilak applied with the thumb increases valour, courage and mental strength.
Forefinger – The index finger is called Tarjani and represents the Vayu mahabhoot (air), it is also linked to the planet Jupiter. It is never used to apply tilak-s to a living person. Is used to apply tilak-s to a dead body at the time of cremation. A dead body is the discarded vessel, the spirit is now in the body created by only Vayu and Akash mahabhoot. So you are really intending that the energies of the tilak reach the spirit’s body by using this finger.
Little finger – this is called kanishthika and is linked to Mercury and the Aap mahabhoot (fluid). This finger is never used to apply tilak-s. It is highly inauspicious as it increases mental turmoil. If you know how, you can make someone go insane just by putting a tilak with this finger on his third eye chakra.
In all Indian festivals and pujas, people put tilaks on each other. eg in Raksha bhandhan the sister puts a tilak on her brother. On the new year day, the wife puts it on her husband. If my women relatives come to my house, I will put a tilak on them. If they are men relatives, my husband will put a tilak on them. If you go to a temple the priest will put a tilak on you. It is all very usual and necessary.
But the point of the third eye chakra is very sensitive, so here are a few things. Do not let random people put a tilak on you. Do not put random stuff on here, eg vibhuti from unknown places can be dangerous. Do not put a black colored tilak on your third eye chakra ever. This will attract negativity into your energy system. Avoid chemicals. Most red powders sold as ‘kumkum’ are dangerous dyes, they will not do anything for your spiritual growth and you might develop skin allergy. The turmeric-slaked limestone (a very small pinch of choona) mix is safer, if you cannot afford saffron.
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Biltmore Forest seeing abundance of bears
BILTMORE FOREST - When you live in a swanky neighborhood abutting massive forested areas such as the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Biltmore Estate, you have to expect some spillover of wildlife on your front lawn.
But residents of the town of Biltmore Forest, which lies in South Asheville and adjoins the Biltmore Estate, say black bears are visiting a little too long and too frequently this year.
In 2015 Biltmore Forest police received 41 calls for bear reports at someone’s house or having been hit by a car, said Detective Mark Allen. As of Thursday, the police department had received 71 calls so far this year.
“We’re definitely seeing an increase. The majority of bear reports have been from people seeing them in their yards,” Allen said.
The town of 1,400 people bordering Asheville has its own town council and police department. The Blue Ridge Parkway crosses through Biltmore Forest, as does I-40, all corridors for bears on the move.
The lush, expansive lawns of the high end homes, interspersed with lots of wooded areas, not to mention plentiful bird feeders, are attractive to bears looking for food at this time of year.
“If there’s no danger, we just try to shoo the bears away with a siren, but if there is property damage or someone’s in danger, we can scare it away with rubber bullets,” Allen said.
The South Asheville neighborhoods near Biltmore Forest have also been visited by bears, but nothing out of the norm, said Christina Hallingse, spokeswoman with the Asheville Police Department.
She said the Animal Services Division said bear calls are normal or less than normal this year.
Mike Carraway, wildlife biologist with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, also said reports of bear encounters are about average this year. He said the increase in bear sightings in Biltmore Forest could be for a number of reasons.
“There are quite a few bears around the Biltmore Estate that could be coming into Biltmore Forest,” Carraway said. “There could be natural food sources, such as people putting out bird feeders. There are also cornfields and a whole lot of berries that were plentiful that have attracted bears.”
He said the winter before last saw a “bumper crop” of bear cubs who are now 1½ years old and “acting like teenagers, out on their own, getting into trouble.”
Carraway said the best tactic for avoiding encounters with bears is to move your food sources from easy access for bears, and don’t put your garbage out until the morning of garbage pickup.
“We think it’s mostly bird feeders,” Allen said of the increase of bears in Biltmore Forest. “We tell people don’t put the bird feeders out, the bears are going to tear them down and eat the seed. And it lures them back if they get any type of food.”
He said the town recently called in the Wildlife Commission because a bear den had been dug under the interstate overpass on Vanderbilt Road. Wildlife staff filled it in after the bear had left. Otherwise, he said, he doesn’t call the Wildlife Commission for bear sightings.
“We tell people to just avoid them. For most part they’re docile,” Allen said.
Tips to avoid interactions with bears:
- Use garbage cans or trash containers with a secure latching system.
- Keep trash indoors as late as possible on pickup days. Don't put trash curbside the night before.
- Take down bird feeders, even those advertised as "bear-proof."
- If you feed pets outside, make sure all food is consumed and empty bowls are promptly removed.
- Clean food and grease from barbecue grills after each use.
- Don't dispose of grease or cooking oil nearby.
- Be careful with food and food odors in vehicles.
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Rarely mentioned, the revenue generated by gasoline taxes in the U.S. and Europe has been affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
With the depletion of the Highway Trust Fund, Congress needs to decide if its new funding sources will include a pay-by-the-mile tax that charges EVs.
In the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, legislators eliminate deductions to offset lower tax rates. One target is SALT–state and local tax deductions.
At the end of 2011, Denmark got a fat tax. Today, they still cannot decide if it worked. The Skinny on Denmark’s Fat Tax Denmark’s lawmakers thought they had a “win-win” through a tax on food with more than 2.3%…
Like all sin taxes, the Philadelphia sugary drinks tax has had an unpredictable impact on revenue and the alternatives that people select.
A LUST Trust Fund and higher state gasoline taxes may come in handy if massive federal infrastructure spending becomes more doubtful.
Because of a low gasoline tax, the Highway Trust Fund does not have enough money to maintain the transportation infrastructure of highways and mass transit.
In Finland, for some traffic violations, the rich have higher fines than those with less because of day fines that are similar to progressive taxation.
If you asked me how much I pay for gas, I would say $3.49 a gallon. Actually, though, the sign says $3.499. And that means, because the gas station rounds up, I am paying $3.50. Doesn’t $3.50 sounds like a lot… | <urn:uuid:1bd8e6e0-0965-4b91-ab49-34b16f9c9585> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://econlife.com/tag/regressive-taxation/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572043.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814143522-20220814173522-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.958043 | 329 | 1.992188 | 2 |
Racing Drones Market Growth, Technology and Top key vendors
Posted by surendra choudhary on January 27th, 2021
Development in FPV Systems to Drive Demand for Racing Drones
Over the past one and a half decades, drones have evolved from laboratory experiments to flying vehicles that are available at brick & mortar and online stores. Technological advancements have paved the way for use of intricate components and parts that have significantly improved the stability and control of modern-day drones. Furthermore, progress in the battery technology has played an imperative role in the development of current generation of drones. In the current scenario, drones have a broad range of applications, including aerial photography, disaster management, precision agriculture, geographic mapping, and weather forecast. More recently, the dwindling prices of first-person view (FPV) systems have led to a significant rise in the number of drone hobbyists across the globe.
The meteoric rise in the number of casual drone users, along with notable advancements in the drone technology has led to significant demand for racing drones in the past few years - a trend that is expected to continue during the forecast period. In addition, the inception of multiple drone racing leagues across the world is likely to provide a significant boost to the racing drones market in the near future. Thus, despite being at a relatively nascent stage, the racing drones market is poised to grow at a staggering pace during the forecast period (2019-2027).
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Manufacturers of Racing Drones Focus on Aerodynamic Optimization
The racing drones market, which is expected to reach a market value of ~US$ 237 Mn in 2020 is projected to witness three-fold growth during the forecast period to reach a market value of ~US$ 786 Mn by 2027. At present, multi-rotor drones that are currently deployed for drone racing have not updated, in terms of technology, and have tremendous room for improvement. Stakeholders in the racing drones market have recognized the same and have stepped up their effort toward the development of highly advanced and cutting-edge drones with improved capabilities.
Racing drone manufacturers are expected to focus on the aerodynamics of racing drones to optimize the power required during flights by minimizing drag force. Moreover, racing drone manufacturers are focusing on reducing the drag force to improve the maneuverability of their racing drones. Furthermore, commercial racing drone manufacturers are investing significant amount of resources on aerodynamic optimization by leveraging computational fluid dynamics and wind tunnel testing. Considering the projected growth for the racing drone market, drone racing teams are likely to allocate a significant amount of funds in research and testing to improve the functionalities of their drones.
Inception of Drone Racing League to Accelerate Market Growth
Witnessing the growing interest in drone racing, the first-of-its-kind Drone Racing League was founded in 2015. The inception of the league is expected to play a critical role in the development of the drone racing market in the coming years. The Drone Racing League, which is currently in its fourth season, is held across multiple locations around the world, including Germany, France, and the U.S. With significant improvements in the FPV technology, availability of a plethora of FPV goggles, and consistent developments to widen the field of view (FOV), the racing drones market has witnessed significant growth.
Organizers of the drone racing leagues are continually introducing innovative drone racing circuits that are expected to encourage and drive innovations in the racing drones market. For instance, the Drone Racing League launched an Artificial Intelligence Robotic Racing (AIRR) Circuit, a drone racing series, wherein university students and tech-geeks are invited to develop an AI framework that will enables the racing drones to fly through racing league circuits without human intervention.
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Moreover, due to the growing popularity of FPV racing as a competitive sport, organizations, such as the Drone Racing League and the U.S. Drone Racing Association, have been established.
The racing drones market is entering an era wherein investments are growing at an impressive rate, as companies, including Pepsi, GoPro, and Ernst & Young, are associating with racing drone events as corporate sponsors. Moreover, drone racing episodes were recently aired on the Discovery and Science Channels, which, in turn, is expected to improve awareness pertaining to drone racing.
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During growth, mushrooms emit carbon dioxide. Cucumbers, as we know from the lessons of botany, absorb carbon dioxide and process it into oxygen. Is it possible to use this symbiosis, to grow mushrooms and cucumbers in the same room? I want to know the opinion of experienced biologists on this issue. Thanks.
Alexander, I’m not a biologist and I’m not trying to prove my point. I'll tell you from my little experience. Cucumbers, several other vegetables and mushrooms were grown in my greenhouse. Mushrooms grew in the neighborhood of cucumbers, the choice of a neighbor was made by the fact that cucumbers also require more frequent watering compared to, for example, tomatoes. True, the mushroom plot was reserved for a small, purely for experiment. A store variety - champignons, a relative shared the spores (mycelium).
What difficulties have arisen: Cucumbers need sunlight (or its replacement), it is contraindicated for mushrooms. Mushrooms are watered daily and moderately, cucumbers 2 times a week and more abundantly. I couldn’t normalize these two problems. In the end, from my throwing to this or that region, cucumbers grew some tasteless, small and small. Mushrooms also grew poorly. Although the temperature was kept optimal for both mushrooms and cucumbers - + 21-22С. On this experiment ceased to conduct. For me, this is wasted time and energy. | <urn:uuid:e039a4ee-871c-4ff6-bef3-a91458a92da5> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://ph.heldforranson.com/318-is-it-possible-to-grow-mushrooms-and-cucumbers-in-on.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571911.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813081639-20220813111639-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.959572 | 329 | 2.71875 | 3 |
A 34-year-old black woman presents to your office with symptoms of cough, dyspnea, and fatigue. Physical examination shows cervical adenopathy and hepatomegaly. Spleen tip is palpable. Her chest radiograph is shown below. Which of the following is the best approach in establishing a diagnosis?
a. Open lung biopsy
Sarcoidosis is a systemic illness of unknown etiology. There is a higher prevalence in female patients and in the African American population. Most patients have respiratory symptoms, including cough and dyspnea. Hilar and peripheral lymphadenopathy is common, and 20% to 30% of patients have hepatosplenomegaly. The chest x-ray shows symmetrical hilar lymphadenopathy. The diagnostic method of choice is fiberoptic bronchoscopy with transbronchial biopsy, which will show a mononuclear cell granulomatous inflammatory process. While liver and mediastinal lymph node biopsies are often positive, bronchoscopy is a safer and less invasive procedure. ACE levels are elevated in two-thirds of patients; since an elevated ACE value is common in other granulomatous diseases, it is not specific enough to exclude alternative diagnoses. Open-lung biopsy is more invasive and would only be considered if fiberoptic bronchoscopy failed to yield a diagnosis. | <urn:uuid:e8f55d9a-3bec-4037-aedd-8cf212b029be> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://your-doctor.net/quiz/print_question.php?print_id=76&i=6 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571911.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813081639-20220813111639-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.918274 | 285 | 3.203125 | 3 |
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Description: Hello once again members, artist and visitors to another awesome drawing tutorial here on DragoArt.com. Yesterday was the first day of December which means there is only 24 days left until Christmas and just 20 days away from the first day of Hanukkah. I will be submitting some more Christmas tutorials today but before I get to those I want to submit a tutorial that was requested by a member a week to two weeks ago. For my first drawing lesson I will be showing you "how to draw an electric guitar", step by step. The Dean Razorback guitar is an electric guitar that was used by the lead guitarist from the heavy metal rock band “Pantera”. Dean guitars are considered to be the world’s finest brand of guitar according to hundreds of avid guitar observers, users, and fans and famous musicians. The unique body design and style of the Razorback makes this six string guitar something to talk about. Dimebag Darrell used one of these instruments while performing on stage, studio and home. His real name was Darrell Lance Abbott and he was one of the founding members of the bands Pantera, and Damageplan. The reason why I said he “was” a founding member is because Darrell passed away back in 2004 by a mentally ill ex-marine during a concert in Columbus Ohio. Since then the loss of “Dimebag Darrell” has touched hearts of fans and fellow musicians around the world. His signature brand guitar was the razorback and I can see why he would use such an instrument. First off it was made in the USA which to me is a very important factor because folks still have their jobs. The original model of the Razorback has a rusted hand-airbrushed metal finish over the entire guitar, and a tribute crest on the headstock. It has Dimebag traction knobs, pearl razor inlay, and a Floyd rose tremolo. For the pickups it has a Dean USA DimeTime bridge on the neck. This amazing guitar also has Grover tuners, black hardware, and a set neck construction. Although this sweet sounding guitar sounds like you want to get up and buy one today, the cost of such an instrument retails at over five thousand dollars. Dimebag also used the Razorback V as well and Dean has a tribute guitar that was designed by Dimebag Darrell himself. The Razorback guitar has a supreme sound with precise playing capability so that your music sounds the best each time a string is stroked. My father loves guitars and I know that Dean is on his top five list of best guitars ever made. This tutorial will show you "how to draw a Dean Razorback guitar" used by Dimebag Darrell step by step. I really took my time drawing out this guitar because I wanted it to come out almost perfect. Since I love Pantera and my dad loves playing the guitar, this Razorback came out looking “sharp”. I will be back with some seasonal tutorials in a while so stay tuned folks there is more on the way. | <urn:uuid:acc72555-cdb9-4e8e-b2a6-5ed274531bd0> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://dragoart.com/tut/how-to-draw-a-electric-guitar-1285 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572043.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814143522-20220814173522-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.973346 | 702 | 1.65625 | 2 |
Has this ever happen to you? You were expecting a super intense hot chocolate, so you add milk, cocoa and sugar only left to be with a "watery" mix?
Don´t worry about it! We have all been there! I will teach you how to make it dense. And with super-low calories!
Here is the secret: corn starch (also known as maize starch). This is a common food ingredient mainly used in soups and sauces. Because the taste is very neutral, it is not going to disrupt the main flavors of your dish - it is only going to add volume and texture!
How do I make low-calorie hot chocolate?
The main ingredients for hot chocolate are:
But what if we can replace the processed sugar with a far healthier and more effective alternative? Let me present to you the best substitute = the complex carbohydrates in fruits.
Why complex carbs?
They are found mainly in fruits and vegetables and are called "complex" because they are composed of long chains of fiber. These chains indeed contain sugar, but they need more time to digest. This means we can still feel the sweetness of the fruit while consuming fewer calories.
Do you want to see how you can do it practically? Here you can find 8 healthy recipes + 1 for marshmallow lovers! Let´s start!
This is the hot chocolate you need the most in winter. In the study "Seasonality of food groups and total energy intake" scientists observed that fruit consumption decreases in winter and spring while cheese and alcohol consumption increases. For this reason, we should find creative ways to integrate fruits into our diet!
Food on Mars is a website that wants to give you nutritional advice based on science! That´s why at the end of the blog article you will find all the links referencing the scientific studies. One link you should definitely check is the one about the Goji fruits! They are used for centuries in Asia as herbal medicine and recently more studies confirmed their healing properties.
Sodium and potassium are the micronutrients that we should most take care of after exercise. They get lost in sweat and we can replace them easily with a medium banana (450 mg of potassium). Chocolate will provide the body with magnesium that will protect you from muscle cramps. But be aware, only the dark type!
There is no scientific study that supports strawberries as aphrodisiacs. This idea started in Ancient Rome because these fruits represented Venus, the planet of love. For some reason, shrimps are considered better aphrodisiacs, but we are not here to complicate our lives! Use strawberries for a nice evening with your loved ones!
In winter your body needs more fat, it is a fact! Check my e-book for all the essentials on surviving winter. But not all fats are the same. While the scientific community is debating on which is the healthiest, all scientists agree that unsaturated fats like Omega-3 and Omega-6 are in the top league.
The main ingredient of this hot chocolate is called Kumquat. The great thing about these small oranges is that you don´t have to peel them. Yes, they are a bit sour but this works well with the white chocolate!
I want to call this one coconut mustache because when I drank it for the first time I got a white mustache and this was a very funny experience for everyone at the table! Definitely a nice way to entertain your guests!
Goldenberries are definitely exotic fruits. They were first cultivated by Incas. They have very little calories (53 kcal) but offer a lot of micronutrients like vitamin C, thiamin, and niacin.
Enough with healthy choices! It is time to relax and have a treat! Why not use marshmallows? I promise I won´t tell anyone! ;)
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The Green Party has issued a call in the Scottish Parliament to transfer as much freight as possible from road to rail arguing it would improve things for passengers, the environment and the roads.
Highlands and Islands Green MSP John Finnie wants to see the Scottish Government increase capacity to ensure more freight can be transported by rail. That is after Michael Matheson, the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity, told parliament that only 4.3 per cent of freight is carried by rail.
Mr Finnie then highlighted the potential benefits of improving the Highland Main Line and reinstating the Levenmouth Rail Link which could carry both freight and passenger services.
He said: "It is quite remarkable that only around four per cent of freight in Scotland is transported by rail. The Scottish Government should be prioritising moving freight off our roads and onto the rails. Not only would this help us to meet our climate change obligations, it would make our communities safer by removing large numbers of HGVs from our roads."
Mr Finnie believes delays to advancing proposals that aid the transportation of goods and passengers are a concern.
He said: "There is a great deal of frustration at the length of time it can take to progress rail projects, which can increase capacity for both passenger and freight services. For instance, it has taken several years to develop proposals for the Highland Spring freight terminal at Blackford. "The Levenmouth Rail Link, and work to dual the Highland Main Line, are two major projects which could dramatically increase freight capacity in Scotland, and must be brought forward by the Scottish Government in its upcoming programme of works, which covers the period from 2019-2024. I am disappointed that the Cabinet Secretary would not commit to promoting these projects." | <urn:uuid:3e1dc339-63c9-4dc0-b193-3a5f59f24972> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://www.fofnl.org.uk/newsletters/19Jan/19jan12.php | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571538.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812014923-20220812044923-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.965373 | 354 | 1.953125 | 2 |
These questions are about “Mitch Landrieu’s Speech on the Removal of Confederate Monuments in New Orleans.”
You will probably find that you need to work on both questions together. As you work on Question two, you might find that you expand or refine the answer to question one.
- Landrieu is working to reach multiple audiences. Describe the different audiences he wants to reach, and why.
- Landrieu cites (either by quoting directly or referencing what the person said) a number of people. First, make a list of the people he cites, then consider why he used that person. How does this help us understand who is audience is?
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In case you have a inexperienced thumb, some space, a supply of water, and a ton of ambition, chances are you’ll need to attempt your hand at operating a plant nursery. This isn’t a information to rising plants, as much as beginning a business, since plant growing varies considerably from one space to a different. Data security can also be an essential moral worth that impacts the communication and entry of user information. If we grant the management of our information to 3rd events in change for the companies they provide, then these entities should also be answerable for limiting the access to that info by others who may use it to hurt us (see Epstein 2007; Magnani 2007; Tavani 2007). With enough data, a person’s entire id may be stolen and used to facilitate fraud and larceny. The victims of these crimes can have their lives ruined as they attempt to rebuild such things as their credit rating and bank accounts. This has led to the design of computer programs which might be more difficult to entry and the expansion of a brand new industry devoted to securing computer methods.
AMIA the main skilled association for informatics professionals, is the center of action for 5,400 informatics professionals from more than sixty five countries. Because the voice of the nation’s prime biomedical and well being informatics professionals, AMIA and its members play a leading role in advancing the sector of informatics. AMIA actively helps five domains in informatics: translational bioinformatics, medical research informatics, medical informatics, consumer health informatics, and public well being informatics.
I am writing all these things about beginning a enterprise my biggest worry is my health. Becuase starting a enterprise broke and unemployed ain’t eary. Especially if you are older. When the economic system crashed. Middle class … Read the rest
So you want to start a small business? Having that entrepreneurial drive is just half the battle: To start your journey, you will want a great business concept that’s sensible and in-demand, but in addition unique sufficient to stand out among the many millions of others. Listed here are 15 great enterprise concepts to get the wheels shifting, together with real-life successful businesses to inspire you. This Encyclopedic Dictionary is written by Richard W. Kroon who is an award-successful videographer. This guide includes a wealth of information for the 3D technology enthusiasts. It’s written is simple-to-perceive language and had many b/w and colour illustrations. We’re seeing increasingly of 3D technology in our everyday lives, but it’s taking a while to change into mainstream.
The King Engineering and Technology Heart is dwelling to the Computer, Electrical, and Software program Engineering packages on the Prescott Campus. It recently underwent a $500,000 renovation, and features labs in Linear and Digital Circuits, Digital Devices, Communications Systems, Controls Techniques, and a Senior Design Lab. Your first sentence actually caught my consideration, went straight to my brain! Cheers!
It can be crucial for us to note that the issues mentioned above are the ‘spirit of the time’ as this pertains to using computers and people interacting with the probes within the sites they discover the Net. The media ecology has modified drastically previously decade, and the techniques, ‘memes’ and ‘zines’ are very fast to go viral, and till the customers take discover, this may go on as it does in the present day. Though the article above was written within the Nineties, it’s nonetheless related to in the present day’s actuality whereby lots of people are suckered into scams that they are still not cautious of, even at the moment.
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However, make sure you examine the requirements for each as a result of there are limitations on which sort of enterprise you possibly can run and how you can run them. Here are 20 business ideas which you’ll be able to establish at residence for less than $5,000. John Dewey described the normal learning process wherein the trainer pours data to college students learners, very like pouring water from a jug into cups. That is based mostly on the long accepted belief that the teacher must carry out his position of teaching so that studying can happen. This learning approach is commonly known as direct instruction, and it has worked well for obtaining many kind of studying outcomes.
As all knowledge and functions are stored within the objects so there is no knowledge or operate around in program that isn’t a part of any object and is this fashion it turns into very easy to grasp the aim of each knowledge member and function in an object. The distinctive details of Apple’s case will make it a singularly sympathetic one to at the moment’s markedly pro-enterprise Supreme Courtroom – if the case reaches it.
Here’s a business concept for you: White label fundraising. There are occasions if you end up really want to make a distinction by operating your own charity, but don’t know the way. Well, there are white label fundraising firms that, in essence, associate with non-revenue organisations and charities to provide an opportunity for somebody to boost funds for his/her favorite charities or non-profits without all the trouble of resource administration and reporting. Even higher, he/she’s going to obtain good earnings to cowl the fundraising actions by receiving a share of the raised funds.
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OWL: Our Whole Lives Sexuality Education
OWL classes are on hold for the Fall. If things change after Christmas, we will post pertinent information.
Our Whole Lives (OWL) is a secular Sexuality Education curriculum created by the national Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) to model and teach the values of self worth, sexual health, responsibility, justice and inclusivity. Trained facilitators guide participants through engaging workshops that address topics typically excluded from school sexuality education and health classes.
OWL is an antidote to sexualized media messages, peer pressure, misinformation and prejudice. It equips participants with accurate, age-appropriate information in six subject areas: human development, relationships, personal skills, sexual behavior, sexual health, and society and culture. Grounded in a holistic view of sexuality, Our Whole Lives not only provides facts about anatomy and human development, but also helps participants clarify their values, build interpersonal skills, and understand the spiritual, emotional, and social aspects of sexuality.
AUUF offers OWL for five age groups:
grades K-1, grades 4-6, grades 7-9, grades 10-12 and adults.
Child / Youth OWL
The Younger Elementary Curriculum for grades K-1 helps young children identify their attitudes, values and feelings about themselves, their sexuality and others' sexuality. Along with a parent meeting and parent-child orientation, eight workshops help participants learn about birth, babies, bodies and families. Songs, stories, activities and at-home projects promote family dialogue.
The Older Elementary Curriculum for grades 4-5/6 helps children understand the physical and emotional changes of puberty. Through eight (8) one-hour workshops, participants explore values, communication and decision-making, as well as physical health and development. The HomeLinks feature opens lines of communication between parents and children.
The Junior High Curriculum for grades 7-8/9 helps adolescents address their attitudes and values, their feelings about themselves and their sexuality, and their attitudes toward others' sexuality. Through eleven (11) 90-minute workshops, participants learn to put sexuality in the context of values and personal responsibility, preparing them to make healthy choices.
The High School Curriculum for grades 9/10-12 helps older youth gain knowledge, life principles and skills needed to express their sexuality in life-enhancing ways. Through fourteen (14) sessions, and more than three dozen topics, high school aged youth learn to manage social pressure and advocate for equality.
2019-2020 Schedule and Registration
Elementary school age classes are typically offered annually, with the age group dependent upon the congregation and likely interest. The 2018-2019 OWL Program includes four grade groups:
5th-6th Elementary OWL ― 12:30 – 1:45 pm, Sundays Sept. 29 – Nov. 24, 2019
Junior High (7th-9th) OWL ―12:30 – 3:00 pm, Sundays Sept. 15 – Nov. 24, 2019
Aerie Senior High OWL ―Sundays, Jan. 11 - March 1, 2020; scheduled every 2-3 years
K-1st Grade OWL - 12:30 p.m., Sundays, Jan. 26 - March 29, 2020
OWL 201 (9th/10th) ― Not scheduled this year
Several weeks prior to course start dates, families with children and youth who were registered in RE last year, are mailed OWL registration packets for the appropriate age group. Parents who do not receive a packet should pick up a form at the fellowship's Parent Information station downstairs.
Find the Parent / Family Information letters and registration forms on the RE Forms page.
Adult OWL Courses
Young Adult OWL Curricula (ages 18-35) models and teaches caring, compassion, respect and justice, helping young adults address attitudes, values and feelings about themselves, their sexuality and others' sexuality. Through fourteen (14) 2-hour workshops, the modular and flexible program includes topics about sexual expression, identity, orientation, and life issues for young adults.
Adult OWL Curricula helps older adults explore sexuality through their values and experiences. Through fourteen (14) 2-hour workshops help enhance communication skills, improve understanding of healthy relationships, sexual diversity and sexuality throughout the life cycle.
At AUUF, the Adult OWL workshops may combine focus to include adults of all ages.
Facilitators and More Information
AUUF is fortunate to have a fun and lively group of OWL workshop instructors. They have all attended special training to learn how to lead UUA’s OWL Sexuality Curriculum for the five age groups: Grades K-1, Grades 4-6, Grades 7-9, Grades 10-12 and Adult (18+). Some facilitators have been leading groups for many years. New leaders are added to this group as they are trained.
OWL facilitators undergo comprehensive training to gain the skills necessary to teach OWL curricula and lead OWL workshops. While weekend-long Facilitator Training is offered out of state, AUUF has a train-the-trainer program, allowing interested UUs around the state to be officially trained in Anchorage. | <urn:uuid:369af24d-a41e-4612-bf4d-cf54790fb3e8> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.anchorageuuf.org/owl-our-whole-lives | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571538.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812014923-20220812044923-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.911447 | 1,095 | 3.796875 | 4 |
Medical marijuana has been legal in Minnesota for a little more than a day and already lawmakers and advocates are looking to the future of the program.
In the first month of the program, 98 patients have been approved to get the drug at one of two patient clinics that opened Wednesday – the day the drug became legal in the state – according to figures released by the state Department of Health Thursday morning.
More than 30 families picked up medical marijuana prescriptions in the first day, the Pioneer Press reports, as the clinics saw a "steady trickle" of patients who showed up by appointment to get their medication.
“Qualified patients now can receive cannabis medications in a controlled, healthcare-like environment, and Minnesota is poised to be a research leader as we expand our understanding of how various medical cannabis formulations may help patients with qualifying conditions," Minnesota Health Commissioner Dr. Ed Ehlinger said in a news release Wednesday.
Expanding the program
On the first day of the program there was already talk about expanding it to add more conditions that would help qualify more patients for the program.
Gov. Mark Dayton said at a news conference Wednesday that he may consider supporting the addition of chronic pain to the list of qualifying conditions if people can medically benefit from the drug, the Pioneer Press notes.
House Speaker Kurt Daudt also spoke about the program, saying the 2016 Legislature will likely see bills seeking to expand it, but he noted that the state has to give the new law a chance to work before changing it, the newspaper adds.
Patrick McClellan – a patient-advocate for Minnesotans for Compassionate Care who was one of the first people to pick up a legal dose of medical marijuana – joined other advocates in describing Wednesday as "a huge day for Minnesota," but also noted they need to continue their fight in order to get more people qualified for the medication, according to Forum News Service.
McClellan is among those who are hoping Minnesota's medical marijuana program – one of the strictest in the nation – will become a model for health insurance companies so they'll eventually cover the cost of the medication.
Currently, eligible patients have to pay hundreds of dollars a month in out-of-pocket costs for the prescriptions because Minnesota health insurance companies do not cover medical cannabis, MDH notes.
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People have been replacing actual lyrics with "whoa-oo-ohs" for as long as there have been songs. It's often catchy, but it's also just the easiest way to escape the need to write actually meaningful lyrics. Recently, however, it's gotten a bit out of control, as the following supercut proves. This five-minute video by editor Joseph Rubino cobbles together 60 mostly recent instances of the phenomenon and proves beyond a doubt that pop music all sounds the same — and it's getting worse.
The "woah-oo-oh" is just one example of how formulaic pop music has gotten. Industry insiders know that people are naturally drawn to art and music that's familiar, and they know listeners can stomach a surprising amount of the same before they demand something new. The best way to ensure a hit is to just recycle old techniques in new formats and hope that people don't catch on.
Last year, for instance, the big trend was the wonky horn sample and provocative one or two word repeated chorus (Think: Jason Derulo's "Talk Dirty" and "Wiggle"; Macklemore's "Thrift Shop"; and Ariana Grande's "Problem"). The quiet-shouted "hey-hey-hey" emphasizing quarter notes is also a big trend, appearing in Iggy Azalea's "Fancy," Katy Perry's "Dark Horse," Tinashe's "2 On," and Kid Ink's "Show Me."
The "whoa-oo-oh" is like the king of the pop tricks. It's one of the least offensive ones, though, even though it shows just how deeply engrained unoriginality is in our commercial music. Some of these songs are actually great — Kings of Leon's "Use Somebody," Japandroids' "The House That Heaven Built" and Beyoncé's "Single Ladies" are all classics. It works in all those instances, and in several others, too. But it's precisely because the tactic works so well that it's being overused and abused by the Maroon 5s of the world.
The tricks only work if you don't catch them, though. Stay aware of what you're listening to, and remember: Sometimes a whoa-oo-oh is just pop music's way of cheating you out of a meaningful lyric.
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The EC president said that since the beginning of its term, the Commission has been committed to have full integration of the Baltic states’ grids with the rest of Europe.
“It is our duty and a question of necessity for the Baltic States and for the Union. We have worked to build consensus, and have now signed such consensus. In this Roadmap we set the target date of 2025 for the full synchronization,” Juncker was quoted in a statement issued by the European Commission.
The Political Roadmap sets the scene for the practical implementation by presenting a clear timetable of actions. The first of such action is the launch, this September, of the European Network of Transmission System Operators (ENTSO-E) procedure as a first technical step for extending the Continental European Network to the Baltic States.
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The ‘Stansted 15’, a group of peaceful protesters who include former LUSU President Laura Clayson, have been found guilty by a jury at Chelmsford Crown Court under the little-used Aviation and Maritime Security Act 1990 of disrupting the services of an aerodrome, ‘in such a way as to endanger or be likely to endanger the safe operation of the aerodrome or the safety of persons at the aerodrome.’ Sentencing has been set for the week commencing 4 February and the maximum sentence is imprisonment for life.
As reported in subtext 181, and expanded on by Chris Witter (see letters, below), their ‘crime’ was to disrupt the deportation of undocumented immigrants, many of whom may face persecution or worse in their countries of origin, via charter flights. Thanks to their intervention, 11 people who would have been deported are still in the UK, challenging their withdrawal. The legislation used to prosecute the Stansted 15 was drafted to protect civil aviation in the UK from terrorists, but – unless the group wins their appeal – could now be used more widely to suppress non-violent protest.
This week’s Lancaster Guardian carries an interview with Laura Clayson, who claims that the 15 ‘are guilty of nothing more than intervening to prevent harm’:
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Why Exactly is Basket Case Played Before the Fourth Quarter?
Ah, Basket Case. A song that many Tide fans hear during games in Bryant-Denny. Specifically before the fourth quarter.
The real question is, how did this tradition come to be? With the help of Dr. Kenneth Ozzello, Director of Bands at the University of Alabama, we found the origins of the song that is now stuck in your head as you read.
So there you have it! The song shows no sign of stopping, and in my personal opinion, should continue to be a tradition for a long time.
Also because it is the fourth quarter song...what do you say to closing out with a performance?
Million Dollar Band Preview Show
Starting Alabama Quarterbacks Under Nick Saban
All of the SEC Marching Bands From Alabama to Vanderbilt
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This is kind of like asking a car dealer, “…what does a car cost?” How big of a car, how powerful, what kind of handling, what kind of fuel economy, what residual resale value, what kind of upkeep/maintenance? There are certain factors that skyrocket building costs – commercial kitchen appliances, bathrooms with spas and steam rooms/saunas, radiant heated floors, bidets, fiberglass tub shower enclosures versus customized granite slab/tile utilizing frame less glass panel enclosures, swimming pools with cabanas, colored concrete stamped decking, composite decking materials, tile roofing with copper gutters.
Electric wiring employing auxiliary generator circuits, multi lighting circuits with dimming capability, future capacity for possible equipment, task lighting, art feature lighting, outdoor lighting, automatic scene lighting, music distribution systems, home video/theatre rooms can add dollars.
Plumbing utilizing on demand water heaters, recirculation pump loops for hot and cold distribution, fire suppression systems, sound deadening piping for waste water systems can eat up finances.
Energy systems using insulation air sealing spray on foam products coupled with blowing fiberglass blankets (hy-brid), high performance windows using argon gas, or heat mirror materials along with frame materials, different efficiency of heating cooling plants, and various methods of distribution of the energy. Landscape waterfall features and automatic moisture sensing irrigation systems all need to be regarded over the life of payback on savings. | <urn:uuid:0be035e4-0644-4aab-8877-6517c57bddd4> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://bernardcustom.com/1983/02/17/q-a-what-does-a-house-cost-2/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572043.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814143522-20220814173522-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.867238 | 299 | 1.90625 | 2 |
Be Productive, Give Up Workaholism!
Love Working, Hate Workaholism
It’s easily done. You have a tight deadline, the works not finished but you reckon if you put the extra time in now, you can salvage your reputation and get everything done.
There are times when you just have to burn the midnight oil to get things done and it’s understandable. But recently I’ve been noticing that people seem to think that this type of effort is normal if you want to get things done and get ahead.
Officially corporations, government bodies and global institutions talk a good talk about work life balance, but honestly, does that ring true with your everyday experiences?
Are over worked and over stressed employees really as productive as those in charge think?
Have you ever found yourself staying at work for longer than you needed? That includes skipping lunch, coming in early and staying late and cancelling holidays.
Or how about agreeing to an unreasonable deadline and not having a plan outside of working long hours until the work is done, to meet it?
During these difficult economic times it can be challenging to say no to the impossible deadlines; or working within your limits instead of the arbitrary hours of what the workplace culture dictates (outside of your contracted hours, of course).
If you are either one of the lucky few that like your work so much that you just can’t tear yourself away, or if you feel that you must be seen to be a ‘good worker’, workaholism can be very destructive.
What’s The Cost?
Compulsion is a horrible condition to have. It robs you of your self esteem and makes you feel like a hostage to your own life.
The time that you spend doing work related tasks is time taken away from:
- Doing the things that can enhance your life
- Time taken away from loved ones
- And time stollen from your self worth.
Everyone who can work should work, but as with the case with most things in life, balance is key. An unbalanced work life often leads to:
- Increased stress
- Sleep disorders
- Low productivity
- Relationship breakdowns
Balance cannot be achieved through a dictate from up on high, but must be actively pursued. What that means is that you must make more balanced choices in order to improve your quality of life.
But How Can I Change?
The first step to implementing any kind of long lasting valuable change is to truly acknowledge that a change is needed in the first place.
Without that, change can still be achieved but you risk making your task more difficult than it needs to be, and you can find yourself just going through the motions.
Still, sometimes going through the motions actually helps you to implement the change anyway, so above all just start.
Implement any of these points as you see fit to help you stay the course and become more productive.
- Plan you work and break it down into manageable chunks.
- Where possible aim for more reasonable deadlines.
- Include down time in your work plans.
- Prioritise getting enough good quality sleep.
- Take regular breaks when working on your tasks. We created an Apple Watch app called V-CAF to help you with that. It alerts you when you start to feel tired reminding you to take a break and reenergise yourself before getting back to work.
- Stay hydrated.
- Set hard to break after work appointments with your family/friends and block the time in your work calendar.
A Brief Summary
We’ve gone over a lot so here’s the summary:
- Workaholism reduces productivity and increases stress.
- Time spent obsessing over work tasks is time taken away from other priorities in your life.
- Make a commitment to change your work life balance and implement steps (like those listed above) that will help you stay the course.
Workaholism is a drain on your health, your personal life and work life!
To increase your productivity you may have to decrease the amount of work you do.
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The word “cancer” has become a household word, used by cancer centers, drug manufactures and the non-profit community in aggressive and extensive DTC marketing initiatives. But, historically, marketing cancer products directly to consumers rarely (if ever) happened; it was one of those areas that was deemed to be “pushing it too far.” What has contributed to this significant shift? And what role does DTC advertising truly play today? As the cancer conversation continues to grow across national television and other channels, we believe understanding this shift is imperative. As such, we initiated research to uncover insight into the impact and role of today’s DTC efforts in this once taboo category. Our work included a combination of quantitative and ethnographic research with cancer patients and their oncologists.
We recently had the privilege of presenting our findings to an audience of industry peers and colleagues at the 2018 DTC National Conference in Boston and, not surprisingly, our presentation hit a nerve. In fact, during the presentation, one audience member spoke out, sharing his experience with a stage 4 cancer diagnosis and how he could directly relate to the research findings we were presenting. This powerful moment was followed by a few others, including multiple audience members approaching us after our presentation to share their personal cancer anecdotes. We were moved by this level of audience engagement, and, of course, thrilled that our content had transcended professional relevance to make personal connections with people who had themselves experienced cancer. What follows is a summation of some of the more salient points from our presentation.
We are in the age of consumer-driven, patient-centered healthcare. New tools are empowering patients and shifting US consumer expectations. Take the Internet, for example, easily the broadest and most common tool…
- 70% of people use the Internet to figure out what condition they may have before visiting the doctor1
- 52% use the Internet to understand what they need to discuss with the doctor1
- 84% use the Internet to learn about treatment options after receiving an initial diagnosis1
- 61% use the Internet to learn about treatment choices and side effects1
Information sources proliferate. Think about it: there is so much available, both online and offline, from government agencies, manufacturers, pharmacy services, health plans, hospitals, cancer centers, non-profit organizations, clinical trial recruitment, advocacy groups, support services, and even social media.
As such, healthcare has become an everyday conversation. And this includes the once taboo c-word, cancer. Can you remember a time when you would hear a friend or family member whisper that someone has cancer? Now, you hear people talk about it openly at home, at work, and even at the local market or Starbucks.
The Mighty is a social media platform where consumers create message boards and share content. Within the platform, there are about 40,000 people following the broader topic of cancer today, with about 50 separate cancer communities. This demonstrates exactly what we were saying—people are no longer afraid to talk about cancer. Patients and care partners seek out these communities for emotional support, education, information, and often for some much needed self-expression.
In 1996, when DTC advertising began with blockbuster drugs like Lipitor and Claritin, there was a total spend of $555 million behind prescription medications. It was a market dominated by allergy, cholesterol, migraine, and dermatology treatments. At that time, and even just a few years ago, DTC about cancer treatments wasn’t a thought. However, DTC today reflects a different mix for a different time. Every time you turn on the TV, there’s a good likelihood you’ll see a DTC ad focused on a cancer treatment. This includes some great work from brands like Ibrance, Keytruda, Neulasta, and Opdivo. Not surprisingly, $504 million was spent on oncology DTC in 2017 alone. Yes, that is close to the whole DTC spend across all categories back in 1996. And the cancer conversation is not limited to just advertising. Cancer has become a topic in mass media and news environments as well. From Robin Roberts’ very public cancer journey on TV, Time Magazine’s cover pages on how to cure cancer, and even US News and World Report ranking the top cancer hospitals in 2017-18, there is no shortage of daily headlines about cancer.
So why the shift?
- Talking about cancer is no longer taboo.
- Consumer expectations of cancer have changed. For example, there is now an understanding and expectation that—in many cases—you will survive a cancer diagnosis. In addition, treatments can go on for an extended period of time.
- The information age has helped to drive shared decision making.
- There’s an increased level of patient involvement in the physical treatment. In fact, from targeted oral therapies to patches, some patients can now engage in chemotherapy at home.
- There is increased competition and “noise” in the cancer space, from the proliferation of treatment options, to discussions of rising healthcare costs, and the rise in the number of interested and invested parties (i.e., health systems, advocacy, etc.).
Yet, despite all of these changes, people still lack a voice when it comes to cancer conversations with their oncologists. With our 20 years of experience in ethnographic in-office dialogue research, we have recorded well over 4,000 visits, with over 400 in oncology. That, combined with the over 800 post-visit interviews with oncology patients and their oncologists separately, has provided us with a real-world view of these poor communication interactions.
During our presentation, we shared two video clips of interactions between oncology patients and their oncologists. Unfortunately, one can’t really call them conversations, as they are completely dominated by the oncologists. These videos helped to demonstrate some of what the patient has to deal with. The visits are wrought with emotion, and the oncologist not only dominates the interaction, but throws out medical jargon and technical terminology that even the brighter than average patient cannot understand.
Witnessing this, we asked ourselves a couple important questions:
“If today’s patient is more informed about their health overall, and cancer is far less stigmatized in today’s society, why isn’t the cancer patient having more of a voice? And, what does this say about the role of DTC in advancing the cancer conversation?”
To help us gain a better understanding, we conducted an online survey with our WPP partners at Lightspeed, and reached out to 100 people ages 18-65 who are either going through cancer treatment or have completed cancer treatment. We focused the survey mostly on people who had been diagnosed with breast cancer, lung cancer, or melanoma, as many of the DTC ads out today are focused on these topics; however, other cancer types were also included.
We learned that DTC contributes to a more level playing field. Seeing a DTC ad helps cancer patients become more comfortable and educated. It also supplements the research they are already doing, and provides a comfort level.
Over half of the respondents replied that they agree, or strongly agree that seeing a pharmaceutical ad for a cancer treatment reminds them that they’re not alone.
Our research also demonstrated that DTC supports a more common, better understood language about cancer. It helps provide patients with information in their own language. It also helps to identify that there are choices available so they can balance what they’re being told by their oncologists.
In addition, DTC helps improve overall feelings of trust for cancer patients. Those we surveyed told us they feel more informed, more comfortable with medical conversations, and less alone as a result of exposure to DTC advertising.
Trust is a topic that was of particular interest to us, so we dug deeper into this data. We found 84% of our survey respondents said they are extremely or very likely to trust their oncologist. And while pharmaceutical companies ranked the lowest when patients were asked about trusted sources of cancer treatment information, they did report that DTC advertising itself improves their trust in the specific product or brand that was advertised.
Regardless, it was not a surprise when 93% of patients surveyed said they have not asked for an oncology treatment by name. This is a consistent finding with our ethnographic research experiences across other categories.
In summary, cancer has become “Primetime” for a reason. At a high level,
- Patients today expect to be informed
- They demand information at their fingertips
- They don’t want to be blindly led
What does the future of oncology DTC look like?
- We must continue to tap into and align with cultural values.
- We should look to be even more informative and balanced, not less.
- We need to find ways to connect with patients on their terms.
As DTC marketers, there is an incredible opportunity in front of us to help fuel an evolving and improved two-way conversation.
While patients will continue to look to and trust their oncologists and the cancer community for expertise and guidance, DTC can also continue to stimulate patient awareness and understanding, provide an often needed feeling of inclusion and support, and, thereby, support a more level playing field.
If you have questions or clients who you feel would benefit from knowing more, please reach out to Catherine Goss or Ashli Sherman.
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Academic 'study' based on tweets claims to prove 'racism' in the workplace
Cornell recently highilghted a study which found that Black women suffer from something called the "white gaze" in working environments.
The study in question was conducted by reviewing tweets connected to the hashtag '#BlackWomenatWork.'
Cornell University highlighted a study lamenting “Whiteness” in the workplace, which was conducted by reviewing tweets connected to a related hashtag.
With an aim to “understand how Whiteness is embedded within organizations,” two assistant professors and one Ph.D. Candidate in Psychology researched the “white gaze.” Cornell recently highlighted the study on its website, explaining that the authors had unearthed “the ways in which white gaze permeates organizations and is experienced by Black women in the workplace.”
The research is titled “Against a sharp white background”: How Black women experience the white gaze at work." The authors include San Francisco State University professor Verónica Caridad Rabelo, Ph.D. Candidate in Psychology at the University of Michigan Kathrina J. Robotham, and Cornell University professor Courtney McCluney.
The journal explains the results of a completed study involving the Twitter hashtag #BlackWomenAtWork, which was created by activist Brittany Packnett after Black women such as Rep. Maxine Waters and White House correspondent April Ryan were "publicly belittled by White men."
While analyzing the tweets that included Packnett’s hashtag, the authors of the journal “identified four mechanisms of the white gaze” and defined the term “white gaze” as “seeing people’s bodies through the lens of Whiteness.”
Ultimately, they concluded that whiteness is “imposed, presumed, venerated, and forced through the use of the white gaze.”
The journal claims Whiteness is imposed, for example, on Black women through beauty standards. One particular tweet referenced shows how “fixation on Black women’s hairstyles” affect their work and states that a woman was smiled at while wearing a “sew-in” but received “crickets” when her hair was natural.
Whiteness is also said to be presumed because the “white gaze depersonalizes Black women” which may occur when one Black woman is mistaken for another at work.
The journal then explains “Whiteness as venerated” and states, “through the white gaze, Black people are presumed to possess and share common knowledge, experiences, and connections.”
Finally, the journal includes a description of the fourth mechanism of the white gaze in which Whiteness is forced. This arguably takes place, it says, through the exploitation of Black women. For example, the “Strong Black Woman” stereotype is considered an exploitative practice because it creates a view of Black women as “strong and invincible.”
Following the explanation of the “four mechanisms of the white gaze,” the authors agree that their analysis of the tweets “make visible the ‘sharp white background’ against which Black women are frequently cornered.”
The journal’s discussion section then concludes that the “evaluations of Black women” are “filtered” through the lenses of the White gaze, and ultimately “everyone is ‘seen’ through the White gaze.”
Campus Reform reached out to all three contributing authors and Cornell University for comment but did not receive any responses in time for publication.
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Assignment: Management Style
To be successful leaders in the global business world of the 21st century, managers must put into place processes and procedures that will ensure that their company is both cost-effective and efficient. Such decisions allow them to increase the productivity and competitiveness of their organizations. Managers must balance the pressures to improve both production and delivery—with the relative costs and profit margins related to each.
With this in mind, reflect on the theories, concepts, and strategies presented in this course.
a 250-word paper that summarizes the following reflections:
- Describe how your attitude about business management has been impacted by the information you gained in this course.
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Being a Hifz student is a labour of love! Memorising Quran, for the love of Allah and His final revelation, for hours on end at both home and school is a huge commitment for both the Hifz students, their parents and their teachers. Hifz A students have been working extremely hard not just in memorising their Quran, but also keeping up with their regular Numeracy and Literacy learning. Their behaviour in class has been equally wonderful. Therefore, we saw it as simply fitting to take the whole class for a jolly good time at KEMIZO!
It was indeed lots and lots of laughs to watch students slipping and sliding, until surely but slowly they all learned to stand up on their feet and skate away. Some rode like the wind, some managed to stumble and stagger yet move forward, and one particular student kept going backwards despite attempts to move forwards! Regardless of our skating skills, everyone had a wonderful time! The staff at Kemizo were very friendly and approachable, making this entire experience a truly memorable one.
It has been an honour and blessing for me to be the Hifz A Literacy and Numeracy teacher this year. It was lovely having Ms Layal and Brother Saharan also participate in this excursion, both being good sports by donning on the skates and having a go! Enjoy the photos!
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It is essential to important to make regular backups of all data in case of loss. Has your MySQL database has been lost, and you’re scrambling to restore a copy from your last backup?
In this tutorial, we present two easy ways to back up and restore your MySQL Database.
- A Linux operating system
- MySQL installed
- An existing database
- Mysqldump utility (should be included with your MySQL software)
Back Up from the Command-Line with mysqldump
The mysqldump client utility can dump a database including the SQL statements required to rebuild the database.
By default, the dump file includes the SQL commands to restore the tables and data.
To back up your MySQL database, the general syntax is:
sudo mysqldump -u [user] -p [database_name] > [filename].sql
- Replace [user] with your username and password (if needed).
- The [database_name] is the path and filename of the database.
- The > command specifies the output.
- [filename] is the path and filename you want to save the dump file as.
To back up of an entire Database Management System:
mysqldump --all-databases --single-transaction --quick --lock-tables=false > full-backup-$(date +%F).sql -u root -p
To include more than one database in the backup dump file:
sudo mysqldump -u [user] -p [database_1] [database_2] [database_etc] > [filename].sql
How to Restore MySQL with mysqldump
Step 1: Create New Database
On the system that hosts the database, use MySQL to create a new database.
Make sure you’ve named it the same as the database you lost. This creates the foundation file that mysqldump will import the data into. Since the dump file has the commands to rebuild the database, you only need to create the empty database.
Step 2: Restore MySQL Dump
To restore a MySQL backup, enter:
mysql -u [user] -p [database_name] < [filename].sql
Make sure to include [database_name] and [filename] in the path.
It’s likely that on the host machine, [database_name] can be in a root directory, so you may not need to add the path. Make sure that you specify the exact path for the dump file you’re restoring, including server name (if needed).
Using phpMyAdmin to Back Up or Restore MySQL
If you’re running phpMyAdmin backing up and restoring your MySQL database is simple.
The export function is used as a backup, and the import function is used to restore.
Step 1: Create a MySQL Database Backup
1. Open phpMyAdmin. On the directory tree on the left, click the database you want to back up.
This should open the directory structure in the right-hand window. You’ll also notice that, in the directory tree on the left, all the assets under the main database are highlighted.
2. Click Export on the menu across the top of the display.
You’ll see a section called “Export Method.” Use Quick to save a copy of the whole database. Choose Custom to select individual tables or other special options.
Leave the Format field set to SQL, unless you have a good reason to change it.
3. Click Go. If you select Quick, your web browser will download a copy of the database into your specified downloads folder. You can copy that to a safe location.
Step 2: Clear the Old Database Information
It’s important to clear out old data before restoring a backup. If there’s any old data, it isn’t overwritten when you restore. This can create duplicate tables, causing errors and conflicts.
1. Open phpMyAdmin, on the navigation pane on the left, choose the database you want to restore.
2. Click the check all box near the bottom. Then, use the drop-down menu labeled With selected to select Drop.
3. The tool should prompt you to confirm that you want to go forward. Click yes.
This will get rid of all the existing data, clearing the way for your restoration.
Step 3: Restore Your Backed up MySQL Database
In phpMyAdmin, the Import tool is used to restore a database.
1. On the menu across the top, click Import.
2. The first section is labeled File to import. A couple of lines down, there’s a line that starts with “Browse your computer,” with a button labeled Choose File. Click that button.
3. Use the dialog box to navigate to the location where you’ve saved the export file that you want to restore. Leave all the options set to default. (If you created your backup with different options, you can select those here.)
4. Click Go.
Now you know how to back up and restore a MySQL Database using phpMyAdmin or mysqldump.
Hopefully, you only need this article to show you how to export a database in phpMyAdmin. But even if you’re not that lucky, it’s a fairly simple task to back up or restore.
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Does building a better mousetrap really mean the world will beat a path to your door? That depends on whether your definition of “better” is the same as that of those who buy mousetraps.
This summer, truck makers and suppliers have been showing off their research into near- and far-future endeavors such as electric trucks, platooning, and automated vehicle technologies. I’m going to focus here on two trips I was on, with Daimler Trucks North America and Volvo Trucks North America, but there are plenty of other companies engaged in such efforts, too.
It’s all very exciting to cover. Yet at this point, there are more questions than answers about much of this technology. That’s something that might not be so evident in tech and mainstream media coverage where the reporters (and sometimes the startup companies they’re covering) don’t really have a grasp on the daily realities of trucking.
Take platooning, for instance, where vehicle-to-vehicle communication allows trucks to follow each other extremely closely for fuel savings and safety benefits. During Daimler and Volvo demonstrations in June, officials with both companies stressed that they are working with customers to determine the real-world use cases and challenges.
And that means a lot of questions still need to be answered. How much fuel can be saved? What are the safety benefits? What’s the effect on the drivers in a platoon? What happens if a truck needs to leave a platoon to pull into a weigh station or for a restroom break? What happens if you need to move over for a vehicle stopped on the side of the road? What are the logistics of actually having two or three trucks travel together? Will the technology work in adverse weather conditions or snow? What about the legal aspects regarding following distances?
Then there are electric trucks. Daimler and Volvo are both putting heavy-duty pre-production models into customer hands for evaluation, Volvo in Europe and Freightliner working with Penske and NFI on the West Coast. The question isn’t whether these companies can make an electric truck that works; it’s how they can do it in a way that makes sense for customers.
And that, truck makers say, is something that some of the startups don’t seem to understand. Unlike consumers, trucking fleets don’t buy a Tesla just for the flashiness or “coolness” of it. Or even just for the environmental benefits. There has to be a business case for these investments, a benefit in terms of safety, efficiency, or other factors that eventually will go to the bottom line.
And all these points go double when it comes to automated vehicle technologies, which these truck makers are researching as well. Daimler announced it’s creating an Automated Truck Research and Development Center. Volvo is testing autonomous trucks in operations such as refuse, and in contained areas such as mines and crop fields.
They emphasize it’s early, and that they see automated technologies not as a replacement for drivers in most operations, but as something that works in partnership with drivers to make them safer, more efficient, and more productive.
This is a pretty big contrast to startup autonomous truck efforts that have touted totally “driverless” trucks. Two years ago, Anthony Levandowski, at the time co-founder of the autonomous trucking startup Otto, predicted the advent of trucks that don’t need seats, windshields or HVAC, and that could operate nearly 24/7 without worrying about driver hours of service or fatigue.
The good thing is that the media coverage of these flashy startups has helped portray an image of trucking as cutting-edge and high-tech, something that can help as the industry works to attract new talent everywhere from the shop floor to the board room.
However, truck makers like Daimler and Volvo understand that it’s one thing to build a truck that can platoon, or run on electricity, or even drive itself – but if the technology doesn’t work for their customers’ business, it doesn’t matter how much “buzz” it generates. | <urn:uuid:6b0ddc20-bf80-4231-81ac-363dd6c04278> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.truckinginfo.com/310071/commentary-there-must-be-a-business-case-for-new-truck-tech | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571911.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813081639-20220813111639-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.957982 | 872 | 2.359375 | 2 |
Although completely baffling to us, if you have spent any time around cats, you are likely well acquainted with their seemingly endless fascination with boxes. Place a box anywhere in your home and you will find it quickly commandeered by your feline. Just what is it about the humble box that turns even the most aloof kitty into a strange, box adoring puss? Cats’ love of boxes is not an isolated occurrence for you alone, and thankfully we have some answers for you.
Cats want to feel safe and secure
When in the wild, cats spent much of their time hiding, either in wait for prey, sleeping, or grooming themselves and just watching the world go by. With enclosed areas around them, they feel much safer and more able to defend themselves from predators or other cats coming into their territory. While inside a box, anything approaching your pet, including you, will need to pass directly into their field of vision, giving up the element of surprise, and giving kitty the option to stay or flee.
Boxes are stress reducers
When a cat is stressed out, their first reaction is generally to run and hide somewhere they feel safe and cannot be seen by anyone. A cat’s answer to any problem is to hide until it goes away, so turning tail and running for the security of the nearest box makes perfect sense to Fluffy! The privacy they enjoy from inside the confines of boxes also helps to keep them relaxed.
Boxes can help them adapt to new situations
Studies have been carried out on shelter cats that give weight to this theory. In one such study, 19 cats were divided into two groups, with one group receiving boxes and the other group receiving nothing. The group who had the boxes adapted much quicker to the high-stress environment of the shelter.
This is the same principle as bringing home a new cat. The first thing they do is look for somewhere to hide. Providing them with a box gives them a private domain they can turn to on their own terms.
The texture of a box is appealing
While boxes may feel rough to us and smell funny, to cats it is their perfect paradise. With boxes they can:
- Scratch away to help sharpen their claws
- Chew on the edges and corners to alleviate boredom and fulfill their natural instinct to gnaw on something
- Mangle them into some unrecognizable shape that appears to provide kitty with hours of amusement
- Use the scent pads in their feet to leave their smell inside
Boxes help to keep cats warm
The normal body temperature of a cat is about 20 degrees higher than humans. When a cat is curled up inside of a box, the cardboard helps to retain their body heat, keeping them nice and toasty warm. Even though cats love the warmth, make sure you never place a box too close to any heat source for safety!
What kind of box will my cat love?
The simple answer to this question is any type at all. Cats’ love for boxes seemingly has no preference over size and shape, instead, investigate each box they encounter with the same thorough curiosity. Although size and shape do not seem to matter, most kitties do seem to prefer a box made from cardboard over the thinner paperboard. However, in a pinch, even those will do.
Cats’ love of boxes isn’t that weird
If a cat can fit in it, they will definitely sit in it. A box is actually quite normal in comparison to some other places cats have been known to rest…
- the kitchen or bathroom sink
- on top of curtain rods
- the linen closet
- on top of stereos or televisions
- the top of the refrigerator or dryer
- kitchen cabinet tops
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Every year, the American Association of University Women (AAUW) releases a new report illustrating how women are disproportionately impacted by student loan debt. The average woman graduates with $2,739 more in federal loans than the average male graduate, they argue
. But while suggestions to fix this gender debt gap have typically targeted lawmakers, students are left fumbling in the dark.
When college students leave campus through graduation or dropping out, the debt they incurred hangs heavy over their heads, especially for young women. The average woman will graduate with $21,619 in loans according to the AAUW, but that number is likely too low because it does not include private loans and credit card debt.
So, what's a young woman to do?
While the AAUW points to policy proposals such as expanded Pell Grants and equal pay legislation, women likely won't be helped by these proposals anytime soon. Instead of waiting for government help, there are a few things college students can do to fight back. Small decisions can turn into big savings over four years.
1. Start by choosing an affordable school.
According to the College Board
, the average public university will cost students nearly $57,000 over four years. Private universities typically have a higher price tag: roughly $105,000. But depending on your family's financial situation, the private school might be less expensive.
I went to Barnard College in New York City, where four years of tuition, room, board, and fees was estimated to be $285,000. But four years at my state flagship, Ohio State University, was estimated to be only $108,000.
However, after scholarships were taken into account, Ohio State University would have charged about $5,000 more annually than Barnard. Before you choose a school, you should research your options. The sticker price never tells the full story
2. Work during the school year and summer break.
Though the extra $2,739 in federal loans for women seem small, the AAUW warns that women take longer to pay back their loans, and default at a higher rate than men do. But over four years, that $2,739 gap amounts to $684 per year, or less than $2 per day. The average woman, earning $8 an hour, could pay off the gap with about two hours of work per week. And if she works more during college and puts that money toward loans instead of clothes or partying, she could graduate owing even less.
For many students, who start their first job earning about $8 to $10 an hour, a part-time job might not seem worthwhile. But during a four-year degree the extra work adds up, especially as students typically see pay hikes as they gain more experience.
3. Spend money cautiously.
There's mixed evidence over whether women spend more than men. But it's easy to understand how young women in college might be likely to spend more than men-at least on some things.
Women often pay more for dorm decor, furniture, clothing, accessories, and diet trends like juice cleanses and salad bars, oftentimes without realizing it. These small decisions may only add $10 or $20 extra per week, but over four years, it can become thousands.
Figuring out exactly why women pay more is difficult because the causes of the loan gap are complex. One contributing factor could be because they are less likely to leave college before earning a degree, which necessarily creates the need to borrow more.
And because a higher proportion of women attend college than men, women in college are also more likely to be from a low-income or first-generation background than men, which means they tend to rely on loans more frequently, as the AAUW points out
Furthermore, women may also make different choices as to which college they attend. Perhaps women are more likely to attend more prestigious colleges, while men may prefer a more cost-effective school. We don't know for sure. This topic hasn't been well-researched yet, so it is poorly understood.
And finally, women and men may make different life choices during college. This isn't necessarily a bad thing. While a woman who takes an unpaid internship during college may graduate with higher debt, that internship may help her career down the line. So, while the loan gap may be seen as a burden, perhaps this instead represents women's greater freedom to choose school and work opportunities.
Nearly 70 percent of students leave college with some type of debt. But the choices students make during college-especially regarding whether to work, spend, and save-will ultimately dictate how much, or how little, they'll struggle after college.
The typical female student won't be able to outrun loans entirely. But if she is judicious while in school, her total loan burden won't have to be more than those of her male classmates-and could even be less.
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Former President Obama on Friday called on Americans to vote because “our democracy depends on it,” saying “the stakes really are higher.”
“I’m here to deliver a simple message: You need to vote because our democracy depends on it,” Obama said during a speech at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
OBAMA: “And as a fellow citizen, not as an ex-president, but as a fellow
citizen, I’m here to deliver a simple message, and that is that you need to vote because our democracy depends on it… a glance at recent headlines should tell you that this moment really is different.” pic.twitter.com/XmOovToppX
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) September 7, 2018
“But just a glance at recent headlines should tell you that this moment really is different,” he said. “The stakes really are higher. The consequences of any of us sitting on the sidelines are more dire.”
Obama later in his speech criticized Trump for capitalizing on racial and economic resentments.
However, Obama said Trump is “a symptom, not the cause.”
“It did not start with Donald Trump. He is a symptom, not the cause,” the former president said. “He’s just capitalizing on resentments politicians have been fanning for years.”
The Hill added:
Obama will head to his first midterm campaigning on Saturday for Democratic House candidates in California.
The speech Friday previews those arguments.
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Vatican City, Jun 20, 2012 / 11:28 am
Pope Benedict XVI says the life and writings of St. Paul should remind all Christians that the surest guide through the trials of life is prayer.
"Paul's prayer invites us to contemplate the unfolding of God's saving plan in history and to discern the signs of its presence in our own lives and in the life of the Church," the Pope said during his June 20 general audience.
"In our own prayer, may we praise the mystery of our election in Christ, and open our hearts and lives ever more fully to the transforming presence of the Blessed Trinity."
Pope Benedict delivered his remarks to thousands of enthusiastic pilgrims who were gathered in the Vatican's Paul VI Hall. Continuing his weekly catechesis on prayer, he turned his attention to the "great prayer of praise and blessing" that is to be found at the beginning of St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians. | <urn:uuid:4d0c7a72-d096-46e2-898e-289168c9f7da> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/25145/prayer-is-the-surest-guide-for-lifes-troubles-pope-says | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571911.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813081639-20220813111639-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.968258 | 193 | 1.609375 | 2 |
Profepa recognized the operation of seven pig farms, 28 production sites and the Granjas Carroll de Mexico Food Plant, this as part of the National Environmental Audit Program of the organization headed by Blanca Alicia Mendoza.
Granjas Carrol de Mexico (GCM) received eight Environmental Audit certifications, granted by the Procuraduría Federal de Protección al Ambiente (Profepa), derived from its adherence to the environmental regulations established by the Federal Government.
GCM reported that in total, seven farms were approved, each of them made up of 28 pig production sites, which have managed to maintain these recognitions during the last 10 years.
The authorities also delivered a certification for the GCM Food Plant located in Totalco, Veracruz (with an annualized production of 400,000 tons); With this recognition, this facility has four recertifications with a 12-year coverage.
In this regard, Víctor Manuel Ochoa Calderon, general director of the company, pointed out that the prizes obtained are the result of their strategies for the care of the soil, subsoil, water and air.
“Pig farming well done is the most sustainable way to produce protein of animal origin.”
The veterinarian reiterated his gratitude to all employees for their efforts in sustainability, and recalled that compliance with Profepa audits is part of the culture of comprehensive environmental management within Granjas Carroll.
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If you use nylon insert lock nuts in production, it is more than likely that you have run into some issues like the ones pictured below:
Why does this happen, and usually only in January through March?
The inserts are made of 66 nylon which is hydroscopic, meaning it can absorb moisture up to 8% of its weight. When exposed to temperature extremes and low humidity, the nylon will lose moisture and can shrink slightly and in some cases become brittle. These conditions are not relevant once the insert is installed, but if the nylon has become too dry prior to assembly, then we can see problems like those pictured above.
Certain assembly conditions can contribute to failure of a dried out insert, such as:
• Poor or no chamfer on mating threads
• Long thread engagement
• High assembly speed
• Any combination of the above conditions
If the insert is very dry and brittle, and the mating thread has a poor chamfer, we can see breaking of the nylon, especially if the assembly speed is very fast as with an impact gun.
Long thread engagements coupled with high speeds seem to heat-up the dried out nylon enough to cause it to extrude out the top of the nut. This can happen with properly hydrated nylon as well, especially if the pitch diameter of the mating thread is at the upper end of tolerance (the nylon has to go someplace) but it seems to happen more when the nylon is dried out.
In extreme cases of dried out inserts, such as those run through a bake oven for some type of post finish (zinc flake for example), the inserts may spin freely in their cavity prior to installation. When the mating part is introduced, some inserts may be pushed out of the nut without even forming threads into the nylon ring.
- Wherever possible, keep nuts sealed in their original containers until they are ready to be consumed.
- Do not store more nuts than needed in extreme cold and/or dry environments.
- Check for chamfers on mating parts – a smooth entry into the nylon will lessen potential problems.
- Avoid long thread engagement if possible.
- If not possible, adjust speed down to lessen heat build-up.
- Check speed of assembly – try slowing down the speed if problems occur.
- Additional Insert Material
- If these solutions do not resolve the issues, then consider another type of insert material.
- High temperature materials are available that are not as sensitive to environment.
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[Activity Report] HGPI Mental Health Policy Project to Assess State of and Examine the future approaches to Mental Health and Welfare Support Systems at Local Governments as Part of Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Project
date : 7/2/2021
Tags: Mental Health
Health and Global Policy Institute (HGPI) will conduct Assess State of and Examine the future approaches to Mental Health and Welfare Support Systems at Local Governments as part of the FY2021 Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Project for the Promotion of Comprehensive Welfare for Persons with Disabilities (First Stage).
Efforts for mental health policy have been underway at HGPI through its Mental Health Policy Project which began in FY2019. This project has gathered various parties from the field of mental health including people affected by mental disorders, opinion leaders, and related organizations from industry, government, academia, and civil society from Japan and overseas to participate in expert meetings. At those meetings, we are working to identify issues and discussion points within the current circumstances surrounding mental health policy and to examine approaches to solving those issues. Through those efforts, we presented a policy proposal entitled, “Mental Health 2020 – Proposal for Tomorrow” in July 2020.
In that proposal, Perspective 3 reads “Build an infrastructure for community living that provides places to live, places to work, and places to belong” and mentions forms of support several times, mainly employment and living support. Creating a foundation for these forms of support means establishing regional mental health and welfare support systems. When creating such systems in Japan, it is also essential to ensure they are equipped with sufficient disaster preparation measures that enable people to live in their communities with peace of mind, so we have also worked to address disaster mental health in this project. To that end, we held the “Expert Meeting on Community Building for Disaster Mental Health” in March 2021.
Each local government has a significant role to play in providing communities with disaster mental health support. Some local governments are even taking leadership in planning support systems, such as by creating guidelines for dispatching and onboarding Disaster Psychiatric Assistance Teams (DPATs) immediately after disasters. On the other hand, it has been pointed out that community support plans are still insufficient with regards to collaboration involving parties like DPATs, core hospitals for disaster mental health care, mental health care centers, and mental health and welfare centers. This may be one reason for support disparities among regions.
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Kids Activities 30Duo Sum
What is the goal? Find the invalid number.
How to play? Make groups consisting of two numbers in the grid, either horizontal or vertical, so that their sum is equal to the number given in the box below. You should not choose the numbers in the group you have created again (cross them out as you go). You will be left with one number that will not fit. Find that number.
What cognitive skills would be improved? Attention;Logic & Reasoning;Processing Speed (if timed);Working Memory
What recognition skills would be improved? Counting;Numbers
What is the difficulty level of this activity? 1 of 3.
Published on: 27 July 2022
File size: 213kB (PDF)
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For years, anti-tobacco lobbyists have summarily and very aggressively tarred electronic vapour products (EVPs) with the same brush they use to condemn combustible cigarettes, turning an intentional blind eye to the important role that EVPs play in tobacco harm reduction.
This is in spite of the fact that highly reputable agencies such as the Royal College of Physicians and Public Health England have published evidence that EVPs are 95% less harmful than smoking.
Chief executive of the Vapour Products Association of South Africa (VPASA) Asanda Gcoyi said: “This unscientific one-size-fits-all rhetoric by anti-smoking lobbyists has influenced certain governments around the world to pass legislation restricting the marketing and distribution of EVPs under the exact same legislation that applies to normal cigarettes.
“In South Africa, with the debate currently open around the impending Control of Tobacco Products and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems Bill (2018), we need to ensure that we do not head the same way.”
Besides the damage this myopic approach does to the adult smoker who is trying desperately to find a less harmful alternative (or, at the very least, cut down) by using vaping devices, it creates highly contradictory misunderstandings around possible underage users.
“What our organisation aims to do,” said Gcoyi, “is to bridge the gap between government and the vapour products industry. To this end, we educate and engage the former, set standards for the latter, and collaborate with both.”
This collaboration is currently specifically aimed at developing legal regulations that will ensure adult consumers continue to enjoy access to vapour products in order to use them for the purpose for which they were invented: as a harm reduction tool that may ultimately enable them to give up smoking altogether.
“This means ensuring that EVPs are recognised for what they are, and the important role they have to play in terms of adult smokers. However, where we definitely don’t have a difference of opinion with the legislators is when it comes to restricting their access to the youth.”
As a result, while waiting for the Bill to play out, VPASA launched its own youth access prevention campaign in March 2021, to institute self-regulation in the meantime. An important part of the campaign lies in training EVP retailers about the restriction of sales to young people. This also means combating the misinformation being distributed by anti-smoking lobbyists in terms of young users.
“It is alarming enough that anti-smoking lobbyists purposely draw false parallels between combustible cigarettes and vaping products,” said Gcoyi. “But even more concerning is the misinformation around vaping products and youth. It can completely obliterate what organisations such as ours are doing in trying to ensure adult access, while also restricting sales to youth.”
Among the misconceptions is that vaping acts as a “gateway leading under-age users to become smokers of combustible cigarettes. However, according to Public Health England’s latest 2021 report on vaping, which also incorporates research from UK-based Action on Smoking and Health (ASH), the use of vapes among 11 to 18-year-olds has remained low across the past few years.
Dr Delon Human, the chair and co-founder of the Africa Harm Reduction Alliance (AHRA), is a strong advocate for EVPs as a highly effective harm reduction tool for smokers. He once sat on the side of the anti-tobacco lobbyists and can comment on the “take-no-prisoners” approach that the movement tends to enforce, often at the cost of sound scientific evidence.
“When I was full-time in tobacco control, that was a tactic we used,” said Human. “We wanted to enforce regulation in three ways. First, you demonise the product. Second, you demonise the manufacturer. And third, you want to make sure the consumer is isolated. So it’s a political strategy that’s often used to get to the strictest type of regulation.
“The way to bridge that gap is to have all stakeholders take part in providing the scientific inputs needed to get to a point where you can say, ‘This is the true extent, for instance, of youth use’.”
What is needed instead, said Human, is an empathetic message. Gcoyi agreed: “Stigmatising vapour products in the same way as cigarettes serves no one. It denies smokers the right to make a better and well-educated choice for themselves.”
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After a speeding ticket, you may see insurance premium ramifications for three to five years, on average. A speeding ticket on your insurance record could also have significant impacts on your auto insurance rates. The average annual premium increase is 21% for a speeding ticket conviction.
It can be helpful to understand how a speeding traffic ticket affects your auto insurance premium, policy eligibility and driving status. Knowing the ramifications of a citation before you get one could help you if you are convicted of speeding and might help you find ways to lower your premium.
- A speeding ticket conviction increases the average annual car insurance premium by 21%.
- A speeding ticket impacts your car insurance rates for an average of five years.
- You may be able to save on auto insurance by bundling policies, shopping around or taking a defensive driving course.
Speeding tickets and auto insurance premiums
When it comes to speeding tickets and auto insurance rates, an insurance provider will typically evaluate driving records to determine what level of risk you present. A speeding ticket conviction on your motor vehicle record (MVR) means that insurance companies may view you as a higher risk. To compensate for this risk, you could be charged a higher premium depending on how recent the ticket occurred.
The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. keep track of traffic violations using a point system. Each state and the District of Columbia has its own rules for the point system and the point threshold for traffic ticket severity. No matter where you live, when you are convicted of a speeding ticket, a certain number of points will likely be assessed on your driver’s license. The number of points could depend on how far over the posted speed limit you were traveling. In many states, the more you are in excess of the speed limit, the more points will be assessed to your driving record.
Many drivers who are convicted of a speeding ticket see an increase in auto insurance costs upon their next renewal. Although the national average increase for full coverage rates with a speeding violation factored in is about 21%, according to Quadrant Information Services, this can vary based on a number of factors. Each auto insurer sets its rates, so the company you choose will have an impact on how much you pay. Additionally, other incidents on your driving record can affect your premium.
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Speeding tickets and auto insurance eligibility
Having a speeding ticket on your record may affect more than just how much you pay for insurance — it could affect your eligibility for coverage with various car insurance companies. But how long does a speeding ticket affect your auto insurance premium? To determine your driver risk level, insurance companies will evaluate your MVR and Comprehensive Loss Underwriting Exchange (CLUE) report to learn how many accidents, tickets and other incidents such as DUIs you have had in the past three to five years, on average. Each company will have its own underwriting guidelines dictating how far back they will assess your motor vehicle record.
The number of incidents and the severity of these incidents may also influence your auto insurer when it is determining your premium. The more tickets and other incidents you have on your MVR and CLUE, and the more severe those incidents are, the higher chances you encounter auto insurers who decline to write your policy. This can become further complicated if your driver’s license was suspended. Finding auto insurance coverage with a suspended license can be tricky, but it is possible. You may need to choose an auto insurer specifically geared toward insuring high-risk drivers.
How long does a speeding ticket stay on your record?
Auto insurers typically consider speeding tickets listed on your MVR within three years as rating factors but it may be more with certain carriers.
Getting a speeding ticket not only impacts your insurance premiums, but it could significantly affect other aspects of your life and your wallet. You may be wondering, “How much does a speeding ticket cost?” The answer is not straightforward. After a citation, you may have to pay court fees, fines and attend a driving safety program. Depending on the severity of your offense, your license may be suspended, and there could be an additional fee to reinstate it. The cost of a speeding ticket can vary based on your state, how fast you were driving above the posted speed limit, how much your insurance increases and what financial penalties you may face from the city, county or state where your citation was issued. Understanding your state’s laws can help prepare you for the aftermath of a speeding ticket.
How to save on car insurance with a speeding ticket
Although your premium will typically increase after you receive a speeding ticket, there are ways you can save on your auto insurance. Many carriers offer discounts that can help offset the increased costs of auto insurance after a speeding ticket. Here are a few ways to potentially save on car insurance if you are being impacted by a speeding ticket:
- Shop around: Every company has its own rating system, which means some companies might rate your speeding ticket more heavily than others. Getting quotes from several companies might help you find a carrier that offers you the same coverage for less.
- Take a defensive driving course: Some auto insurers offer a discount for drivers who complete an approved defensive driving course or a driver’s education program. This discount is not available from all companies or in all states, so be sure to talk to a representative from your company or your insurance agent before you sign up for a course.
- Bundle your policies: Most insurance companies that provide multiple lines of insurance, like home and auto policies, offer a savings opportunity for buying more than one type of policy. For example, if you have a home and a vehicle, buying both policies from the same carrier will typically generate significant savings on each.
- Take advantage of discounts: Most companies offer discounts to help drivers save on their auto insurance. In addition to the bundling discount, some common savings opportunities include going paperless, signing up for a usage-based insurance telematics program, being a good student and having a vehicle that is equipped with certain safety features.
Speeding tickets are one of the most common traffic violations, and having one on your record can have significant financial and practical impacts on your life. Depending on the state you live in and the amount you exceeded the speed limit, as well as the total number of points accumulated on your MVR, you may be dealing with the fallout of a ticket for several years. Thankfully, most auto insurers often offer discounts or savings opportunities that can help lower your insurance cost after a speeding ticket.
Frequently asked questions
Bankrate utilizes Quadrant Information Services to analyze 2022 rates for all ZIP codes and carriers in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Rates are weighted based on the population density in each geographic region. Quoted rates are based on a 40-year-old male and female driver with a clean driving record, good credit and the following full coverage limits:
- $100,000 bodily injury liability per person
- $300,000 bodily injury liability per accident
- $50,000 property damage liability per accident
- $100,000 uninsured motorist bodily injury per person
- $300,000 uninsured motorist bodily injury per accident
- $500 collision deductible
- $500 comprehensive deductible
To determine minimum coverage limits, Bankrate used minimum coverages that meet each state’s requirements. Our base profile drivers own a 2020 Toyota Camry, commute five days a week and drive 12,000 miles annually.
These are sample rates and should only be used for comparative purposes.
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Website design encompasses a number of disciplines and skills in the production and management of websites. The principal regions of website design are website design, graphic design, design design, user experience and content writing. These numerous areas of website design each add to the overall website. Web site design includes the creation and development of a website by employing a firm that specializes in this region, or by a person.
Website graphics are the images and pictures that a visitor to your site will see when they first arrive. Many web site graphics are created by freelance designers, but a lot of these web site graphic designers use a unique software application. This exceptional software application is called Flash, and is not supported on all computers.
User Interface design is just another facet of site design that’s used to help visitors to your site browse through the pages of your site. User Interface Design is often done by a professional graphic designer. User Interface Design includes the design of web pages and software by using the HTML language to make a visually appealing interface which can make a visitor wish to keep on viewing the site. A professional website graphic designer will create the user interface to you or will be certain that it is appealing enough to lure the visitor to continue studying your entire website.
Another area of website design that is important to think about is Search Engine Optimization. Search Engine Optimization or SEO can help to improve the chances that your website will be seen once a visitor types in a key word phrase associated with what your website has to offer you. SEO involves a variety of techniques which are used to optimize the keywords and phrases used in your website. These techniques include keyword stuffing, pay per click advertising and more. A professional web site designer will have the ability to help you decide which techniques work best on your website so that you won’t squander money on methods that don’t work.
User experience design is one of the main areas of website design that is also important. This design technique refers to the way a site looks and how easy it’s to use. When a visitor to your website leaves your site without having any knowledge about the info on the webpage, they may just click away. A fantastic website design will be simple to read and browse. An individual should be able to quickly get from page to page on your site without having to leave the page. User experience design also includes the layout and style of your site, along with the appearance and feel that your website has. For more information Click here
Content writing is another subject of website design that includes both graphic design and design of their web site. You will locate content writing on websites such as blogs and e-books. These web sites may be an excellent resource for information for your visitors, but they cannot be a primary source of revenue for your company if they’re poorly written or designed. | <urn:uuid:bf9c2c7d-31ec-4b1f-ac05-807f828f4cbe> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://ratandmouse.info/5-essential-elements-for-website-design/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571538.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812014923-20220812044923-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.948251 | 575 | 2.546875 | 3 |
PROFESSOR FELIX MARINGE
Good leaders must never be caught off guard and suffer complete paralysis in times of crisis. Leaders must develop a wide range of possible responses to predictable disruptions. Schools need to develop a predictive capacity around a number of possible scenarios and how to prepare for learning continuity in any event.
Good leaders prioritise learning continuity despite the odds. Schools, districts and provincial authorities need to begin a process of developing alternative curricula that can be drawn upon in times of crisis.
Good leaders should always be aware of high anxiety levels amongst teachers and learners in times of crisis. Morning briefings, lunchtime staff room drop ins, end of day farewells have been found to be reassuring and comforting enabling the school community to develop confidence and courage to work through the difficult environment.
Good leaders recognize that parents are the strongest allies in times of crisis; schools need to develop capacity in parents for supervising and monitoring home learning. Research tells us that personalized communication captures the attention and increases both the parents and children’s engagement substantially.
Good leaders focus on the most vulnerable especially in times of crisis. Good crisis planning is based on the needs of the most vulnerable who always have the most to lose when teaching and learning is disrupted.
Good leaders are aware of different pedagogical principles that underpin different teaching and learning approaches; emergency remote learning is best achieved through emphasizing the learning of basic concepts in small bite sized chunks rather than long drawn lectures and approaches more suited to face to face teaching and learning.
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BALTIMORE – U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.), a senior member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court ruling in West Virginia v. EPA that prohibits the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from broadly regulating greenhouse gas emissions from power plants under the Clean Air Act.
“Today’s ruling in West Virginia v. EPA is a setback for public health and climate action that goes against congressional intent. This troubling decision not only undermines President Joe Biden’s whole-of-government approach to combatting dangerous carbon pollution, but also makes it more challenging to meet our nation’s international climate commitments. The opinion threatens public health, local economies, and infrastructure in Maryland and the Chesapeake Bay, which is uniquely vulnerable to extreme weather events and slow-onset climate impacts. Our coastal communities are already experiencing sea level rise at nearly double the global average.
“The dissent, led by Justice Kagan and joined by Justices Breyer and Sotomayor, cuts to the heart of the matter: ‘Today, the Court strips the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of the power Congress gave it to respond to the most pressing environmental challenge of our time.’
A coalition of states and coal companies, led by West Virginia, petitioned the Supreme Court to reverse a decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals District of Columbia Circuit that struck down the Trump administration’s so-called Affordable Clean Energy (ACE) rule, which gutted the Obama administration’s more comprehensive Clean Power Plan that established emission guidelines for states to follow in limiting carbon dioxide emissions from existing power plants. Senator Cardin was the lead sponsor of S.J.Res.53 (116) – A joint resolution that nullifies the ACE rule, also known as the Dirty Power rule.
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County, National Park Burn Bans follow Thursday Wildfire on San Juan
Posted July 31, 2021 at 10:07 am by Hayley Day
Hayley Day, San Juan Island Update
Helicopters doused and extinguished a roughly 3 acre wildfire likely started by yardwork on San Juan Island Thursday. Since the incident, the county and National Park Service have declared local burn bans.
No one was injured, but two small outbuildings were damaged by Thursday’s fire.
Crews received a report of a wildfire near West Side Road and Pleasant Valley Road around 2:15 p.m., Thursday, according to San Juan Island Fire & Rescue. When crews arrived, the fire extended north and east across a field and into trees.
Two Washington State Department of Natural Resources helicopters were called to drop water over hotspots. San Juan Fire & Rescue said they were grateful for the assistance.
“DNR’s deployment of firefighting assets to our region at Lake Biggs for rapid wildfire response is a huge help for all of us in the San Juan Islands,” the department said in a press release.
The department reports the “fire appears to have started as a result of routine yard work” and warned residents of the dry conditions.
“Please be extra careful of all you do during this drier than normal summer,” a spokesperson for the department said. “We are all in this together and we all need to be vigilant, and alert to prevent fires.”
San Juan County issued a “complete burn ban” Friday until further notice, according to a press release. Campfires are not allowed, but propane barbecues are permitted.
Saturday, the San Juan Island National Historical Park issued restrictions for its two sites, American Camp and English Camp, “due to very dry conditions and increasing fire danger on San Juan Island,” according to a press release. Wood, charcoal or propane campfires or grills are not permitted in the park sites, as well as candles, tiki torches and incense burners, according to the release.
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For the first time in magic, you get the ability to detect 3 different colored, heavy plastic balls (orange, blue and green) at 3 different locations. No electronics and 100% silent! You know exactly and accurately, where each ball is. The spectator places one ball in his pocket, puts one ball in the left hand and the third ball into his right hand. You know exactly, which colored ball is in the pocket, which ball is in the left hand and which ball is in the right hand. The greatest thing about this new trick is the fact that no electronics are involved. A completely new and self-contained method, never released before by "Rasmus".
With Jawbreaker by Rasmus, you receive 3 hand made, different colored heavy plastic balls (24mm) plus everything you need to perform this incredible effect.
Picking up and ditching the gimmick takes 1 Second. You can perform sleeveless.
The gimmick involved works exclusively and perfectly with the custom-made balls.
The 3 Phase Routine looks like this:
The spectator receives the orange ball. You perform the "Which Hand?" three times in a row.
You introduce the blue ball. The spectator shuffles both balls behind his back and you know exactly where the blue and the orange ball is.
You introduce the green ball. All 3 different colored balls are put on a table, lying on wooden circles as a stand. You look away and advise the spectator to place one ball of his choice into his pocket. A second ball into his left hand and the third remaining ball into his right hand. Without touching his hands, you know exactly which ball is in his pocket and which ball is in his right and left hand.
Routine bonus: Detection of one ball, hidden under one of 3 or more Espresso cups. Very easy and accurate. Perfect for television, close up and stage.
- New gimmick that has never been released before.
- The 3 balls are handmade and completely custom manufactured in Switzerland.
- The gimmick works exclusively with the 3 balls.
- You can do a "Which Hand?" and as a kicker ending, doin' the game with 3 different balls at 3 different locations (This has never been possible before, without the use of electronics)
- This product is the first of its kind. The performance can be learned easily.
- Very limited production
- The balls can be examined
- The balls can't break apart
- The balls will last you a lifetime.
- No electronics involved - therefore, no batteries and no charging of anything
- No wordplay needed for detection.
- No noise. Works 100% silent
- The balls are approx. 24mm
Are all 3 balls of the same weight?
Yes, pretty much (since they are handmade, there is a little difference, but impossible to feel the difference).
Are the balls examinable?
Yes, 100% examinable. None of the balls sticks to each other while being examined by the spectator. Weight and size is approx. the same.
How durable are the balls?
Very durable, they will last you for a lifetime. No worries if you drop them on the floor, they are very hard and fully waterproof.
Are electronics involved?
No, the method is low tech but extremely fast and accurate.
What is the range for detecting the colored balls?
Depending on the routine you perform and the thickness of the spectator's hands, 30 - 50mm or even more.
Do I need to touch the spectator's hands?
No, but pointing to his hand or moving his arm upwards or downwards, depending on the routine you perform and what feels comfortable to you.
Why should I buy Jawbreaker?
For the first time in magic, you'll get the ability to detect 3 different colored balls at 3 different locations. Pocket, right hand, left hand. Or you can perform it with 3 different spectators. All possible with no electronics.
Can this trick be performed on stage?
Yes, because the balls are very visible and big enough. Packs small and plays big (as Dan Harlan said).
What is the difference between Jawbreaker and other versions on the market?
Jawbreaker is foolproof and the 'get in and out of the detector' is instant (2 seconds)
Can you perform Jawbreaker sleeveless?
Yes, no sleeves or jackets required.
Does Jawbreaker make any noise while detecting?
No, 100% silent
Is there any Wordplay used?
No, the spectator has 100% free choice, where to put the balls
Is this trick a replacement for my electronic devices?
No, since everything included is specifically for this trick.
Does the detection device work with other objects like coins, Poker chips or other magnetic objects?
Yes, if the coins or other magnetic objects are strong enough. But please consider, that the detection gimmick is specially made for this trick.
Is this trick suitable for television?
Yes, 100%, since there is no noise and no electronic interferences. But please understand that TV Rights are not included.
How long did it take for you to create this trick?
3 years and countless nights without sleep.
Is Jawbreaker really handmade?
Yes, each and every ball is handmade in Switzerland. The magnets are custom made for this trick. They are specially designed and manufactured for this trick.
Jawbreaker can be performed on stage or in close-up situations. It is the perfect trick for any occasion. Small pocket space but great reactions.
Jawbreaker is a professional trick and your new reputation maker for every serious magician and mentalist. The method is 100% deceptive and fool proof.
- Easy to use
- Self contained
- Everything you need is included
- Instant 'get in and get out'
- 100% Original and never-before-published method
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Rono Hills, Feb 11: Education Minister Taba Tedir has expressed discontentment over the inept implementation of the Sarva Siksha Abhiyan (SSA), the Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) and the Right to Education (RTE) in the state.
“These policies are not bad. However, due to such schemes not being properly implemented all these years, there have been serious effects on the overall educational scenario of our state,” the minister said, lamenting that the state is ranked among the lowest when it comes to pass percentage and results, especially in the board examinations.
Attending the celebration of the 150th birth year of Mahatma Gandhi at Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) here on Tuesday, Tedir said while “education is the top priority of the Pema Khandu-led government,” parents should also be aware of their responsibilities with regard to their children’s education.
Strongly advocating conversing in one’s own dialect at home, the minister urged the university to involve research scholars in conducting in-depth research on the various tribal dialects of the state, “so that efforts can be taken for their preservation.”
He informed that the state government will have a budgetary provision of about Rs 2 crore for students of Class 11 and Class 12 who wish to pursue coaching for various examinations.
“This will be in addition to the ongoing state flagship programmes in the education sector,” Tedir said.
Rahul Patwa, from the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), stressed on providing free primary-level education and vocational training.
Advocating “mother tongue influence,” he said Gandhi had also strongly called for teaching in one’s own mother tongue for effective teaching-learning.
“It is important for every one of us to remember the philosophy of Gandhiji as his philosophies have played a very important role in shaping the educational scenario in our country,” said RGU’s Women Study & Research Centre Director, Prof Elizabeth Hangsing.
Speaking out against child marriage, she said “violence against children is against the philosophy of Gandhi.”
Citing the example of African nations where children are taught at least one foreign language in schools, RGU Vice-Chancellor, Prof Saket Kushwaha, suggested teaching different languages to the children as much as possible.
Tedir later felicitated the winners of the essay-writing competition that had been conducted on the occasion of Constitution Day celebration on 26 November, 2019.
While Ome Tamuk, Trisha Bharadwaj and Mudang Onju bagged the first, second and third prize, respectively, in the girls’ category, Lokpa Tamang, Pem Donduk and Madhuriya Mohan bagged the first, second and third prize, respectively, in the boys’ category.
In addition to the students and staffs from various departments of RGU, the programme was attended by students of VKV Nirjuli, St Thomas School, Emchi, and Don Bosco School, Doimukh.
A special film by Childline on child abuse was also screened for the students.
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Preparation time – 10 min.
Cooking time – 10 min.
Peanuts are the basic nuts and consumed in India on a large scale. We all have grown up eating these peanuts or moongfali in various different forms. India is, in fact, the second largest producer of peanuts in the world, with many products such as oil and flour available in the market. Peanuts are very rich in proteins and nutrients like iron and magnesium, and also give a good amount of dietary fiber. Peanuts are also a great ingredient to food lovers as they can be had in multiple variations. We’ll see today how to make an amazing and delicious Peanut Masala. Peanut Masala goes very well as a snack or starter, and is great over a chit-chat with friends. This is one of the easiest and quickest things to prepare when you have someone coming over and are short on time or other ingredients. Just make sure to always have raw unsalted peanuts available in your kitchen and enjoy the lovely Peanut Masala.
All you need is (serves 4)
- Raw and unsalted peanuts – 1 cup
- Tomato – 1/2 cup (cut in small pieces)
- Onion – 1/2 cup (cut in small pieces)
- Green chilies – 2/3 (cut in small pieces)
- Coriander leaves – for garnishing
- Olive oil – 1 tsp
- Salt to taste
- Red chili powder – 1/2 tsp
- Chaat masala – 1 tsp
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice – 2 tbsp
Peanut Masala Recipe
- Add peanuts, tomato, onions, green chili in a bowl and mix well.
- Add the chili powder, chaat masala, salt and mix well.
- Add lemon juice and oil and toss.
- Garnish with coriander leaves.
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In my post last week on beautiful writing, I said I’d go on to talk about the spaces between words. Now I’m wondering if that was pretentious! However, spaces are the glue that holds words together and deserve attention. We wouldn’t know what cold felt like had we never been warm; we wouldn’t experience joy if we didn’t know sadness: for the contrast between words and spaces it’s likewise. I apologise if this post seems muddled – silence is hard to grasp. But here are some points to consider. (A pause for thought.)
The English language is full of references to the spaces in language, and to the silence they offer among the usual blather. Think of expressions like: “between the lines” “behind the words”, “words left unspoken”, “the subtext”, “hidden meanings”, “understatement”, “less is more”, “silence is golden” and “the calm before the storm”.
Is there a parallel with music? In quiet, reflective music such as a Chopin Noctune, or a Satie Gymopédie, each single note is precious. If it was part of a chord, or backed by an orchestra, it would have a different effect on the listener. (If you’re not familiar with these you can look them up on YouTube, where you’ll probably find you do recognize them from meaningful moments in the cinema.) Or from different musical genres, think of syncopation, or tango. Without that tiny pause before the upbeat, the message would be entirely different. Personally, I don’t like rap music or poetry much, although they’re very clever. I think it’s because there aren’t enough spaces in which my brain can process what I’ve heard, so I feel rather battered. (I could just be too old.)
Think how, in music of any genre, the pauses (over notes or silences) and silent beats are written in. It’s no coincidence they’re called “rests”. They have concrete form so musicians can locate and acknowledge them, and the symbols themselves are beautiful calligraphy.
Somewhere between music and prose lies poetry. Here are some lines, as printed, from “[in Just-]” by e. e. cummings:
I rest my case.
Unless they have a specific learning difficulty or have been abused or neglected, children learn to use separate words orally in a phenomenal number of different combinations according to need, by the time they start school. Yet they don’t naturally “hear” the spaces on the page without being taught. They understand individual words have meaning (we know this because they ask, “What does that word mean?”) but not, it seems, that groups of words without spaces have none. If you ask a child to read back their unspaced writing, they can’t, and if you allow them to continue reading a printed story without stopping for spaces and punctuation (as apparently fluent young readers do naturally), they can’t tell you what happened in it.
As we grow up, we grasp all this. However, there are still many adults who don’t paragraph, which is related. And I’m shocked at the moment, as I wade through Fay Weldon’s “Death of A She-Devil“, to find the dialogue neither indented nor spaced horizontally. Presumably this was an editorial – or the author’s – decision, but, as an aging visually challenged she devil myself, it makes it very hard to tell who’s saying what or to want to continue reading much longer (other factors may be at work there too). Goodness knows how it appears on Kindle. Speaking of which, there is now evidence that readers (adult and child) retain less of what they read on screens than in print and paper books, and it’s thought that may be partly to do with left/right eye movements across the page (or the opposite in certain scripts), and with physical positioning and layout on the page. Anyone who has tried scrolling back through an ebook for something they could easily have located in the print version will support that theory.
My post seems to have turned into one about punctuation or formatting, rather than the airier theme I started with. But I think they are related. As an author, I read aloud what I’ve written to see how it sounds, and I care deeply about how it presents on the page, because that’s part of the composition. There’s a certain kind of florid, vocabulary strewn writing that done well can be wonderful (think Dickens, Balzac) but those of us with a lesser grasp of our craft are rightly advised to aim for economy, clean, clear prose, no wasted words, tautology or irrelevance, plain punctuation and sentence structure. Stage writing, which has to get its point across immediately, without a second chance, each speech leading on from the one before and clearing the way for what will follow, is often a good model, and you can see the spaces more clearly: they’re when a character turns round, paces up and down, pours a drink, or makes a face.
Chekhov was a master. When I was about 10 I asked my parents what they’d seen at the theatre while we had the indignity of a “babysitter”, and I remember our dialogue, perhaps because it was so spare.
“We saw a play about three sisters who live in the country,” my mother said.
“What happens to them?”
“Not very much. They want to go to Moscow.”
“Do they get there?”
A comment last week suggested Dorothy Parker as a source of beautiful prose. Her satire is clipped, funny, and not a word longer than necessary, but it’s a more serious short story that I’m unable to forget. In “Soldiers of the Republic”, she’s in a Spanish cafe with a group of friends when they get talking with some soldiers who are fighting in the Civil War. They discuss hardship, poverty, violence, tragedy, and how the men miss their families. When they get up to leave after a long session in the cafe, they signal the waiter for the bill. “He came, but he only shook his head and his hand, and moved away.” The last line, stark in its own paragraph, reads simply: “The soldiers had paid for our drinks.”
The 1965 novel “Stoner” was rediscovered in 2006 and fêted for its spare prose. It simply tells a story, a simple story of a man to whom very little happens beyond the ordinary setbacks and irritations of everyday middle class, middle income life. (Greetings, Chekhov). I couldn’t put it down. Some reviewers see quietness as a lack of intensity and think at first they can take it or leave it, until the subtleties intrigue them and they’re hooked: see this recent blog post on the work of Olivia Manning. I must return to her…and I must also return to a metaphorical exploration in a more exciting story: the Rose Tremain novel of 2001,”Music and Silence“. Yet how laden with verbosity this brilliant novel is, compared to her masterpiece of last year, The Gustav Sonata.
“Erich would like to teach history – to get to the truth of things.” Tremain tells us nothing more about how, why, when Erich would like to teach history. She just tells us he thinks it will lead to the truth of things. She knows, and we know, in post-truth 2017, it will only at best lead to the subjective truth of whoever has chosen or been coerced into recording and interpreting history, and because we know that, we also know that it’s a misguided wish made by a person who won’t have the knowledge or the means to achieve it. All that can be read into the spaces between and the silence behind the simple, clear words.
So as well as the words themselves, space, and silence – the spaces between words, the silence between the notes – are what make these works so special. The principle applies whatever the medium: The Crown (Netflix) was such a success not in spite of but because of its slowness, the unfashionably long duration of its scenes, allowing the watcher to appreciate the quality of the acting and digest and react to what was happening (providing time for wonder too: it’s got to be good acting if I can sympathise with Prince Philip and want the series to continue so I can “see what happens next” even though, of course, I know). Recently I re-watched the 1960s BBC Forsyte Saga on DVD: as a colleague commented, “It was so slow you could hear Irene’s dress rustling when she turned around.” And that gave you time to reflect on what had brought Irene to the scene and to anticipate what might follow. Nowadays all the thinking work is done for you, by the directors, the stylists, the camera crew. The 2002 version with Gina McKee and Damian Lewis wasn’t bad. If they remake it this decade it will probably be interactive. But will the dress rustle as Irene keeps her counsel?
I was fortunate last month to see Madame Butterfly at Covent Garden, with Ermenela Jaho. Forget Callas, she was too feisty. Jaho sings Butterfly so quietly, with such care. Even the highest notes are discreet, as though she’s already left us, but perfect. The rapt audience drinks in every resigned gesture accompanying the pure sound. The recording included in the link above doesn’t do Jaho justice: you needed to be in a huge, fully booked theatre craning forward in communal silence to witness her subdued desperation. It takes years of technique to make so little noise so perfectly, and I would say the same of O’Brien’s writing and that of Ishiguro, Kate Atkinson, Hilary Mantel and the other writers I’ve cited above. Turn off social media, close the curtains, and immerse yourself. When you have fully rested, please let me know what you chose. | <urn:uuid:f71bf0bd-b643-49e8-bcb3-a9bf218e02a8> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://jessicanorrie.wordpress.com/2017/05/05/behind-the-words-between-the-lines/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570977.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809124724-20220809154724-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.964181 | 2,248 | 2.625 | 3 |
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