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Google Play, formerly known as Android Market, is the official distribution storefront for Android applications and other digital media, such a music, movies and books, from Google. It is available on mobile devices and tablets that run the Android operating system (OS), supported Chrome OS devices and on the web. Users can access Google Play to browse, purchase and download software applications from Google and third-party developers.
The Google Play Store comes preinstalled on Android devices that run Google Mobile Services (GMS) and can be installed on compatible Chrome OS devices like Chromebooks, Chromeboxes and Chrombases. If an application is purchased through the web, a user can designate which devices the application should be installed on. This includes devices such as Wear OS smartwatches and Android TV sets.
Purchases are stored in the cloud, so that web and mobile accounts stay synched and content can become available on all devices.
Malware protection is provided through Google Play Protect, a threat detection service that scans and verifies over 50 billion apps each day. The service may also suspend applications that violate Google Play policies.
The Google Play Store launched on March 6th, 2012 consolidating the Android Market and other digital services, like Google Music and Google eBookstore, into one offering. Currently, the storefront is available in over 190 countries and territories.
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The CRTC on Friday warned those with and those seeking television broadcast licences about "major changes" that could result from Let's Talk TV proceedings, public hearings for which start Monday. The commission said in an online posting that the review "may result in the adoption of major changes to the broadcasting system which will have an impact on current and future licensees, their conditions of licence and the regulations which govern their activities." The CRTC said changes implemented might affect broadcasting companies before their licences expire, adding that it would consider short-term licences in some cases "to allow for a more efficient transition towards the revised regulatory framework adopted as a result of the Let’s Talk TV proceeding." The CRTC said in document released late last month that policy changes implemented as a result of this review could come into effect Dec. 15, 2015. Requiring that customers have choice in the TV channels they subscribe to, including a pick-and-pay option, simultaneous substitution and the future of over-the air transmissions are among the issues expected to be discussed in the upcoming hearings.
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Interweave spirituality into your everyday life. Whether you’re looking for a robust body or a quiet mind, we’ve got the yoga for you. All you must know to get started with yoga, including the health advantages, yoga styles for learners and finding a yoga class. Yoga Fundamentals is the right class for starting, reawakening, or refining a yoga follow. Several hundred people follow yoga at the cathedral each week.
This 60 minute class provides approachable challenges, modification choices, and the perfect environment for constructing a robust yoga apply. A number of traditional yoga styles encourage day by day observe with periodic days of rest, whereas others encourage people to develop schedules that fit their wants. Verify with the college or the trainer to search out more concerning the degree of lessons which can be described only as Hatha yoga.
In a latest evaluate of 23 research (involving 1,272 participants) in folks with depressive symptoms (although not necessarily recognized with melancholy), yoga was helpful in reducing signs in 14 of the research. Every class has a theme, which is explored via yoga scripture, chanting, meditation, asana, pranayama, and music. Recognized as one of the crucial welcoming, uplifting and most secure kinds of yoga to practice, there truly is a place for anyone keen to step onto a yoga mat.
Yoga could also be helpful for anxiety or depressive symptoms associated with tough life situations, but it surely has not been shown to help in managing anxiousness problems, clinical despair, or posttraumatic stress dysfunction. Vinyasa or Movement: These lessons normally encompass a fairly energetic flowing sequence of yoga poses that can include — depending on the extent — advanced poses, equivalent to arm balances, headstands, shoulder stands and handstands.
Folks with well being situations, older adults, and pregnant girls might must keep away from or modify some yoga poses and practices and may discuss their individual wants with their well being care suppliers and the yoga teacher. Belly Breathing: Additionally known as diaphragmatic or stomach respiration, this is the most common respiration approach you’ll find in basic yoga.
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A filter is an essential component in any safe aquarium, helping to keep the water clean of any contaminants that can harm fish. However, not all bacteria present in aquarium water is bad, and you want to ensure you don’t eliminate that bacteria when cleaning your filter.
There are steps to follow when cleaning your filter to ensure all the bad bacteria gets cleaned out and the good bacteria that your fish need stays in the water. If you happen to make a mistake cleaning your filter, there are ways you can add the right bacteria back in and prevent it from being removed again.
- 1 What Is Good Bacteria In An Aquarium?
- 2 Why Do You Need Bacteria In Your Tank?
- 3 How Changing Your Filter Leads To Loss Of Healthy Bacteria
- 4 How To Change Your Aquarium Filter
- 5 How To Clean An Aquarium Filter Without Killing Good Bacteria
- 6 What Happens If You Lose All The Bacteria?
- 7 What Else Can Kill Good Bacteria In A Tank
- 8 Frequently Asked Questions
- 9 Recap
What Is Good Bacteria In An Aquarium?
Good bacteria is bacteria that is able to help reduce and eliminate the bad bacteria that will naturally build up in the water. Good bacteria is generated in your aquarium through your filtration system, but it also builds on the gravel and cycles through the water.
The important bacteria is nitrifying bacteria, which essentially eats up the bad bacteria and turns it into beneficial bacteria that keep the water quality suitable for aquatic life. Bad bacteria naturally occurs in the tank due to fish waste, and it can make fish really sick if it’s not taken care of.
Why Do You Need Bacteria In Your Tank?
Bacteria sounds like a dirty word, but in actuality, it can be a very good thing when it’s the right kind of bacteria. Ensuring that good bacteria can remain in your tank will ensure that your fish thrive and stay healthy.
Good Bacteria Keeps Water Clean
As mentioned, good bacteria is essential to make sure that bad bacteria cannot linger in the water. Since there’s nothing you can do to prevent bad bacteria from occurring, having that good bacteria helps take care of the problem for you.
Good Bacteria Can Reduce How Often You Have To Clean The Tank
Since good bacteria is breaking down a lot of the buildup in your aquarium, it makes it, so you don’t have to clean as often. This doesn’t mean you don’t have to clean at all. You should still be monitoring your tank and its water quality, but you’ll likely find that you don’t have to clean as much.
Good Bacteria Eliminates Harmful Ammonia
When your fish excrete waste, it contains ammonia. Ammonia is very dangerous for your fish if it’s allowed to fester inside their water. Nitrifying bacteria contains the ammonia and converts it into nitrites, which are then made into nitrates, which are the good bacterium that isn’t harmful to your fish.
Good Bacteria Cleans Up Debris
Outside of bad bacteria, other contaminants can accumulate in a tank. This includes things like food fragments and dead plant matter. Until you have the chance to clean up any debris, good bacteria will ensure it doesn’t contaminate the water with bad bacteria.
Good Bacteria Keeps Water Clear
Outside of maintaining water quality, good bacteria can help with water clarity as well. Not only can cloudy water be bad for your fish, but it doesn’t look very nice either. Cloudy water can be an indication that something unsavory is lurking in your aquarium.
Good Bacteria Keeps Fish Happy And Healthy
Your biggest priority when keeping fish at home should be to keep them healthy and happy at all times. No one wants to live in a dirty home, and this includes your fish. Good bacteria help to keep their water clean, clear, and free of accumulating waste and debris, meaning your fish can swim around happily in peace.
This good bacteria and the overall nitrifying process that occurs with good bacteria keep damaging ammonia at bay. Where there is too much ammonia present in a tank, it can start to deteriorate some of the more sensitive areas of a fish, such as their fins and tails. It is not a very pleasant process for fish to deal with high amounts of ammonia.
How Changing Your Filter Leads To Loss Of Healthy Bacteria
Your filter is responsible for creating and maintaining good bacteria in a tank. This bacteria is created through the cycling process and continues to flow from the media in the filter into the water. Depending on how you change your filter, you can end up removing all of these positive bacteria, which will allow the bad bacteria to thrive.
Not changing your filter appropriately can very quickly take that healthy bacteria out of the water, leaving the bad bacteria free to roam around the water. This is what’s referred to as new tank syndrome. When changing your filter, be sure you’re doing so carefully to prevent new tank syndrome, which can shock your fish quite quickly.
It’s important to follow the right steps when it comes to either changing your filter media, cleaning out your filter, or changing the entire filter system altogether. Neither of these filter maintenance steps are overly complicated, so taking that extra time to do things right is absolutely worth it.
How To Change Your Aquarium Filter
There are a few methods you can use to change your aquarium filter. Some take less time than others, some require more work on your end, and some are less expensive options. The method you choose will likely depend on how much time you have and what seems easiest to you.
Keep Your Old Filter In The Aquarium
When you’re looking to add a new filter to the aquarium, let the old filter remain in the tank. Keep it inside the tank until the new filter has time to build up new bacteria. The process takes about four to six weeks, but it’s one of the best ways to change your filter.
Change The Filter But Keep The Old Media
You can take the media within your old filtration system and put it in a new one, but this can only happen if the two filters are the same or are at least the same size. You can keep this old media in the new filter for about a month before it’ll need to be changed.
This isn’t the most effective method to use, but it will ensure that good bacteria is kept in the water while bad bacteria are still eliminated.
Place The Filter Cartridge In The Tank
If you don’t want to keep the old filter in your tank in its entirety, you can take out the cartridge with the media inside and place it into your tank. Just be sure that both parts are in decent condition before placing them back in the tank.
Set up your new filter, and keep both the cartridge and new filter in the tank for a few weeks, so the new filter has a chance to build up good bacteria deposits.
Don’t Change The Filter When Doing Other Maintenance
You might be tempted to change the filter while you’re also doing a water change or maintaining your aquatic plants. It’s not recommended you do multiple types of maintenance at once so you don’t disrupt your fish for too long. Furthermore, you could be removing too many good bacteria at once, which is exactly what you’re trying to prevent.
Only Change The Filter When Necessary
You might feel the need to change the filter often in an effort to maintain water quality, but changing the filter too often can actually have the opposite effect. You’ll be able to tell when the filter needs to be replaced by monitoring the water quality by testing and viewing how the water flows in the tank.
If you are changing the filter media, whether that’s sponges or another mechanism, and you’re not noticing much of a difference in water quality, this is a good sign that you need to replace the filter itself.
How To Clean An Aquarium Filter Without Killing Good Bacteria
Aquarium filters need to be cleaned, but how you clean your filter is paramount to maintaining the presence of good bacteria in your aquarium. Depending on the filter you have, there are a few ways to clean the filter without killing good bacteria.
Know What Filter Type You Have
There are multiple types of filters available for aquarium usage, and each will have its own particular recommendations for how to clean them. You should be sure to double-check the kind you purchase as you’re purchasing it. If you forget to do this and aren’t quite sure what you have, take a picture and show it to someone in an aquarium store or pet store.
Replace One Sponge At A Time
You should have at least two sponges in your filter. These get quite dirty over time and need to be replaced. Replacing one at a time ensures that all the good bacteria present isn’t going to get thrown out, putting your tank into shock.
If you happen to only have one sponge, you can cut it in half and keep that in place, and add another sponge. Once it’s time to change sponges again, keep the full sponge in place and add another one.
Clean Filters In Tank Water
Take some of the water from your tank and put it in a container, and use it to clean your filter. This will ensure that those positive nitrites that you need in your tank stay in the filter, but all the gunk and buildup get cleaned out. You never want to clean a filter with tap water, filtered water, or soap.
Clean One Filter Element At A Time
This is only applicable if you have a three-stage filtering system, which is a great system to have. The namesake refers to three separate components within the filter that work together to keep the water clean. Cleaning one component at a time will ensure that good bacteria is never eliminated from the tank.
Clean One Filter At A Time
Especially large aquariums may have more than one filter installed. Be sure you are only cleaning or changing one of these filters at a time. This will ensure that there is enough filtration still present in the aquarium to continue the nitrifying process.
Don’t Clean The Filter Too Often
You should only clean your filter every four to six weeks to ensure you’re not cleaning out the good bacteria. This is true regardless of the method you ultimately choose to clean your filter.
You might end up having to replace the filter media more often, but you don’t need to clean all components of your filter unless you notice it’s not working as effectively as it used to.
Test Water Quality For Good Bacteria
There are aquarium testing kits readily available that can help you monitor the presence of bacteria in your tank. Making an effort to test before and after you change or clean your filter can help you make sure everything goes according to plan.
What Happens If You Lose All The Bacteria?
If you remove both good and bad bacteria from your aquarium, it will impact the water quality. As you know, the water quality of a tank is crucial in creating a suitable environment for fish, regardless of the type of fish you keep at home. If you take out the entire filter to replace it, you’re going to be taking the majority of bacteria out of your tank.
While there will still be some present in your substrate or in other areas of the tank, it’s not nearly sufficient enough to maintain the integrity of the water. It’ll only take a few days or so before the amount of ammonia in the tank gets so high that your fish will suffer and will likely pass away shortly after.
The good news is that you would have to intentionally clean the tank improperly in order to clear out all of the necessary bacteria. This is why educating yourself on aquariums, and all their complexities should be done before you decide to purchase one. Each of the steps to take for replacing and cleaning filters is relatively easy to do, even if you’re a beginner.
What Else Can Kill Good Bacteria In A Tank
Using improper techniques when cleaning a tank can kill good bacteria pretty quickly, jeopardizing the health of your fish. Be sure you are doing water changes slowly and appropriately, only taking out about 25% of the water at a time. You also need to ensure you use the right kind of water; generic tap water is highly discouraged due to the high chlorine and fluoride content.
Additionally, when you are cleaning your tank, don’t try to deep clean every component of the tank at once. Split up your cleaning protocols, so you’re not doing too much at once, disrupting and potentially shocking your fish. You don’t want to disrupt the oxygen cycle in the tank, as doing so can kill the good bacteria as well.
There are other factors that contribute to the removal of good bacteria. For example, if your fish gets sick and you have to give them medicine, it could potentially alter bacteria. A lack of proper lighting can do this as well, so having a backup light if your power goes out or the light dies is important.
Frequently Asked Questions
Whether you’re building an aquarium for the first time or are just generally curious about how bacteria introduces itself into a tank, it’s good to know how the process works to ensure you have the right environment set up for your fish of choice.
How Do You Get Good Bacteria In An Aquarium?
When you first set up an aquarium, there’s a cycling process that must occur before introducing any fish. This is a long process, but it’s essential to build up that good bacteria in your tank.
Cycling will involve filling your tank with the right amount of water, adding in all the accessories, and running the filter, among other steps. It takes about four to six weeks to do properly.
Good bacteria will essentially cling to other surfaces of your aquarium, ensuring that it stays in the tank throughout the various cleaning protocols you’ll have to implement to keep the aquarium suitable for your fish. There isn’t enough of the good bacteria that spread through the tank without the filter, so you can’t rely on this when cleaning or changing your filter.
Maintaining a strong and efficient filtration system in an aquarium takes work. However, the work is worth it when it comes to keeping your fish healthy. Knowing how to properly clean a filter and how to change it can ensure you don’t remove the bacteria your fish need to function well.
It may seem counterintuitive to want to keep your filter somewhat “dirty” with bacteria, but some level of bacteria-filled filtration is necessary in your aquarium at all times. Without the nitrifying process continuously occurring in your tank, you may lose some fish. As such, make cleaning and changing your filter properly one of your highest priorities, and your fish will thank you for it.
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This is a guest post written by Lance Watkins of Storage Outlet
in southern California.
With millions of storage units and tens of thousands of storage facilities in the USA, is the self-storage industry doing its part to be environmentally friendly?
The short answer is yes, but not in the ways you might expect.
History and Advancement
Storage in its beginning was the ultimate land repurpose machine, its entire existence built around taking property which had little value and developing a minimal income stream until the community reached its border and the land had a higher use. The facility would then be replaced with development appropriate for the site.
Even facilities in urban and suburban locations are repurposing land with limited options that wouldn’t otherwise be used at all. Some examples include power-line right-of-ways, brownfields and easement encumbrance including aviation, vibration and utilities.
By building facilities using nontraditional materials, like repurposed containers from the shipping industry, creative developers can not only build in areas where they otherwise wouldn’t be allowed, but will also reduce waste from other industries.
A Modern Case Study
An example of this creativity is Storage Outlet in South Gate, California, which placed 120,000 sq feet of rentable storage on a Southern California Edison (SCE) distribution right-of-way. Due to power-line access and potential future power expansion, SCE as well as the state California Public Utility Commission restricted uses which required building on this land. The solution was to work around the transmission department setbacks and place converted shipping containers on the site to act as storage units.
This facility has for years been used by renters who position property for resale in marketplaces such as flea markets, online marketplaces and auction houses. The majority of the items stored at a self storage facility are in a holding pattern, waiting to be reused or repurposed. Storage facilities are also regularly used as drop-off points for recyclable items or charity drop points. See CharityStorage.org as an example.
In addition to utilizing land that would otherwise lay fallow and acting as a warehouse for multiple small businesses, the site is being evaluated to determine if it will be a good location to place battery banks to store renewable energy during the day to place back into the grid in the evening. The state of California required a high percentage of the energy supplied to the facility to be renewable. One hurdle with renewable energy is it is primarily produced during the day when the sun is highand the wind can move generators. However, the demand does not peak until early morning or evenings. The storage systems require close proximity to the distribution systems and infrastructure to house power cells. The storage facility with its available space and secured property lines under the transmission lines was the perfect solution.
Now and In The Future
The next time you see a storage facility ask yourself what may be under, over or in the units that make efficient use of space. Look at the items in your house or apartment and remember if they have been in storage at some point allowing you to still enjoy them. When you go into a secondhand or antique store what are the chances the items you are browsing stayed a few nights at a storage hotel?
What will storage do for us in the future? Will we be using storage facilities to pick up items we ordered online? This may reduce time and cost of delivery, because the facility is on our daily route and our mobile device can determine the best location. Will we be charging our electric cars at storage facilities? Storage facilities traditionally have large roof-tops which do not need access, making them the perfect place for solar panels. The extent to which a self-storage facility can be green is limited only by its developer’s creativity.
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Harris, Paul , Harris, Paul (Editor), Various Composers : More Graded Studies for Saxophone Book Two
More Graded Studies for Saxophone Book Two by Paul Harris brings together saxophone study repertoire spanning the entire spectrum of technique from the 19th Century onward and provides a firm foundation for progress. Featuring core studies alongside specially composed pieces by Paul Harris, this comprehensive collection applies the Simultaneous Learning approach to instrumental technique.
Book Two takes the student from Intermediate to Advanced level (approx. Grades 6–8). The studies are arranged in order of increasing difficulty according to a carefully planned technical progression, and each study comes with a list of Simultaneous Learning musical ingredients for players to explore in preparation for the music.
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Over 100 videos of new moves!
Welcome to the second Aqua Magic Moves course! Aqua Magic Moves is designed to help instructors combine arm and leg patterns and make them into new exercises. They have the Magic to be executed in so many different ways that you will never run out of choreography ideas. There is theory included, cue recommendations, and other information you can use to execute the moves and understand the philosophy behind the system. You are provided with dozens of variations for three base moves: a Circle Ski 3, Corner Kick, and Rocking Mambo. This course is packed with videos to help you with pool and deck instruction, and to help you see and practice these innovative moves. You will never approach your aquatic exercise choreography the same!
Education Level: Intermediate, Advanced
Prerequisites: Basic Choreography Skills
Successful completion of the quiz is necessary to receive Continuing Education Credit.
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After completing this course you will be able to:
- Understand how to safely and effectively alter intensity in the aquatic environment using the physical laws and properties of the water.
- Learn concepts to enhance movement and exercise performance in the aquatic environment.
- Review choreography styles to use with Aqua Magic Moves.
- Understand the concepts for base movements and combinations for Aqua Magic Moves.
- Learn, view, and practice the Corner Kick with variations, combinations, and transitions.
- Learn, view, and practice the Rocking Mambo with variations, combinations, and transitions.
- Learn, view, and practice the Circle 3 Ski with variations, combinations, and transitions.
System Requirements to View This Course
This course can be viewed on a PC or MAC Computer
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In July 2003, the Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA) initiated an ambitious program to repair more than 1,500 Iraqi primary and secondary schools by October 1, the start of the school year. This effort included the U.S. Military, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and various nongovernmental organizations.
Under its USAID contract, Bechtel managed the rehabilitation of over 1,200 schools in 14 Iraqi urban areas. The schools were generally in poor districts that had been neglected by the former regime. Bechtel's assignment was to perform a standard set of repairs at each school, including cleaning and painting; repairing electrical and plumbing systems; replacing windows, doors, fans, and other fixtures that were broken or had been looted; and fixing lavatories.
To finish this extensive work in less than three months, Bechtel hired 69 Iraqi subcontractors, who employed more than 30,000 laborers throughout the country.
When Bechtel repaired the schools, Iraqi institutions that would ordinarily oversee the school system were not yet operational because their facilities had been looted and their personnel dispersed by the conflict. The Bechtel-managed school rehabilitation work was inspected and accepted by the United States Army, Corps of Engineers, on behalf of USAID.
At the beginning of October, with its basic work complete, Bechtel launched a proactive outreach program to explain to local officials the work that was done, solicit complaints, and guide interested parties through our process for resolving any problems related to our work. At the same time, we systematically began to revisit each school, first in Baghdad, then in Basrah and Al Hillah. As of December 28, Bechtel's Iraqi engineers had met with 547 school principals to address their questions and review the work of our Iraqi subcontractors. Bechtel engineers and representatives also met with 37 Baghdad City Council members, 360 members from the city's nine district advisory councils, and more than 70 members of the neighborhood advisory councils.
Bechtel is promptly looking into concerns that arise through this process, and is ensuring that any necessary repairs are made without delay. Bechtel will continue inspecting our school repair work three, four, and even five times until we, and school officials, are satisfied with the quality of our work.
Of the 52 school complaints that have been formally brought to our attention through USAID from the Ministry of Education, 27 schools – representing 6 percent of the schools reinspected to date and 2 percent of the over 1,200 schools in Bechtel's scope – have required additional work. Inspections are being performed or have been scheduled and appropriate repairs are being made at these schools. The remaining 25 schools required no action by Bechtel since they were not assigned to us, had issues unrelated to our work, or met the standards approved by the Ministry of Education and provided to us by USAID.
We at Bechtel take the school rehabilitation process seriously and stand behind our work. We in turn hold our subcontractors responsible for correcting faulty materials and workmanship under a one-year warranty, at no additional cost. We have withheld 10 percent of our subcontractors' payments to ensure that they complete any necessary follow-up work.
The problems that have been identified are normal in this kind of work and do not detract from the tremendous success of the Iraq school rehabilitation program. In October, more than 1 million Iraqi schoolchildren returned to a greatly improved learning environment. We helped make this achievement possible. As one USAID official told Engineering News-Record (ENR), Bechtel performed "extremely well" under a tight deadline. Our more than 20 U.S. and 100 Iraqi engineers poured their hearts and souls into this program – often at great risk to themselves – because they wanted to do something positive and tangible for the children of Iraq, and they deserve to have their efforts understood in the context of the program.
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Hazardous Material and Dangerous Goods Classification
Shipping a hazardous material or dangerous good that is not properly classified, marked, labeled, and documented can result in considerable fines. Our environmental consultants can help with regulations for the transport of hazardous materials, and will help you not only determine which products you ship are (and are not) subject to the regulations, but also how to comply with the regulations.
Your permits contain specific and general conditions, references to the DOT, EPA or OSHA regulations, and adoption of commitments made in your business or facilities permit application. BGI environmental consultants ensure that you are in compliance with all regulatory and permit conditions.
BGI’s safety and environmental consultants will provide you with an audit report that will identify areas of potential non-compliance that you can address before an EPA, OSHA, or DOT inspection.
Plans & Procedures
EPA, OSHA, and DOT require a vast number of written plans and procedures. BGI can evaluate your facility to determine which are applicable to your operations, and then develop the required plans and procedures for you.
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Expressing Anger - Not For Fun, But Profit!
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Expressing anger is something that we all need to be careful and deliberate about. When anger is properly expressed, we empower ourselves to fix unpleasant circumstances.
However, when anger is not properly expressed a whole new set of problems are created. In your body these problems show up a lot as problems with the body's circulatory system. Heart disease, high blood pressure, and strokes that occur on the same day as your anger are health problems that can come from expressing anger in the wrong way.
You are probably well aware that expressing anger in the wrong ways also leads to being separated from people when in fact you could have been good friends; Friends that could have otherwise been a help to you in life in one way or another are now considered your enemy.
Where We Learn To Show Anger
It is believed that we learn to express anger when we are children. This is a reason why it is not good to have children around angry people. When a child sees anger in its different forms, he watches and learns so that he can imitate what he sees when he becomes angry himself.
It does not take a long time for him to learn either, four hours is all that is necessary.
There is the outward expression where a person yells, screams, makes threats, use violence and sometimes even sarcasm.
There is an inward expression where people seethe or boil inside with their anger while not saying what the problem is.
None of these forms of expression are recommended for you to do. The first will hurt other people, while the second will hurt you first, and then still boil over and hurt other people.
How Do You Show YOUR Anger?
What do you want to calmly say about what angers you?
How do you want to start showing your anger that is better than the way you do it now?
What Other People Say
Click below to see what other people who come to this site are saying...
What We Want
What we want is an expression of anger where you calmly let your offender know what they did that you did not like. This is a better form of expression, but make sure that you do not just let it "all hang out." That would not be good for you and your relationships. When you speak up, your words have to be tempered so that you win. You do not need nor want to have unnecessary hostilities with other people.
The Best Thing To Do
Two of the best things you can do about expressing anger if you feel like you have a problem or concern is to learn to relax, and then relax regularly on purpose.
When relaxed, your body and psyche are just not tuned in to bad displays of anger. You should also consider that in the same way that suppressed or repressed anger is built up in you over time, that relaxation over time will help to release the anger so that it is not a problem for you.
A second and good thing you can do is take an anger management class. If you are in the habit of displaying anger in the wrong ways the best thing you can do is get some assistance with making sure that you learn how to manage it right.
Correctly expressing anger is one thing you do not want to get wrong.
Remember, if you haven't done it yet, make sure you grab your Free Videos and your copy of my Special Report entitled 'Thousands Of People Who Never Thought They Could NOW Control Their Anger! …Here's How You Can Do It Too.' by entering your email address into the form below.
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cc –mt [ flag... ] file... –lpthread [ library... ] #include <pthread.h> int pthread_mutexattr_getpshared( const pthread_mutexattr_t *restrict attr, int *restrict pshared);
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MVRDV Partner Fokke Moerel will give a lecture at the University of Venice on March 18. She will speak about MVRDV’s practice relating to innovative, social, green, realistic and remarkable architecture for a changing world. The lecture will be given to the master students of the architecture department of the IAUV (Università Iuav di Venezia).
Partner and Architect Fokke Moerel directs MVRDV’s Studio Public, a unit within the office that focuses primarily on projects that have a dedicated urban impact. These include public, and cultural buildings, as well as transformations of monumental buildings that endeavour to revive their immediate urban context.
‘’I am strongly attached to the office’s mission to not exclude anyone or anything. To create human-scale spaces where people feel welcome, comfortable, and challenged to interact and gather. This brings a wide diversity of challenges which can lead to unconventional and innovative possibilities – always inspiring and fun.” – Fokke Moerel
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– In order to ensure power is restored in a timely manner to essential healthcare facilities, six Assembly Democrats sponsor legislation that would require the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to adopt rules and regulations to prioritize power restoration during extended outages. The legislation was signed into law Monday.
Under the law (formerly bill A-1226) the BPU will create regulations that require electric public utility providers to prioritize power restoration to hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, renal dialysis facilities and any clinical or research laboratories/institutes that store human blood, tissue or DNA in the event of an extensive outage.
The law specifies, however, that utilities must be able to exercise their discretion to make sure the prioritization of these facilities would not divert attention from areas needing power restoration in order to maintain public safety.
Upon the bill becoming law, sponsors Gary Schaer (D-Bergen, Passaic), Angelica Jimenez (D-Bergen, Hudson), Benjie Wimberly (D-Bergen, Passaic), Raj Mukherji (D-Hudson), Daniel Benson (D-Mercer, Middlesex) and Annette Quijano (D-Union) issued the following joint statement:
“Severe weather events disrupt millions of lives, leaving thousands of homes and businesses in the dark. Last year, Tropical Storm Isaias knocked out power to more than 1.4 million buildings, as residents waited up to a week for their power to be restored.
“When these storms sweep through our State, we must have a plan in place to protect the vulnerable and prioritize the locations with the most urgent needs. Hospitals and long-term care facilities rely on electricity for life-saving equipment, while power loss in laboratories could jeopardize valuable specimens used in the development of life-saving treatments.
“Requiring utility companies to prioritize these locations will help protect the people of New Jersey whenever severe weather occurs.”
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The World Health Organization (WHO) says immunization prevents 2 to 3 million deaths annually. This includes the prevention of death from diseases like tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, measles, and influenza. In fact, there are now vaccines to prevent over 20 life-threatening diseases. With over 1.5 million deaths from the new virus, the announcement of a COVID-19 vaccine was a huge relief.
Vaccines work by training the body’s natural defenses to recognize and fight target bacteria or viruses. Out of over a hundred COVID-19 vaccine candidates, a few have been approved for use in different countries. Through the Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT-Accelerator), the WHO wants to ensure equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines across the globe.
"Vaccines do not equal zero COVID."
WHO warns against pandemic complacency amid COVID-19 vaccine rollout. pic.twitter.com/VCBpdz9FwN
— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) December 6, 2020
Countries with COVID-19 vaccine approval
Some countries appear to be in the lead in COVID-19 vaccination while others are playing catch-up. Richer nations have already bought large doses of the vaccine while poorer nations have to wait longer.
Is getting "natural immunity" from Covid-19 better than from a vaccine? The resounding answer from experts: no.
In fact, those who have recovered from the coronavirus should still get vaccinated. https://t.co/8FR1bYjaE8
— The New York Times (@nytimes) December 5, 2020
The United Kingdom
The United Kingdom has become one of the lead countries to approve the use of the COVID-19 vaccine. The distribution of the vaccine is expected to begin on Tuesday 8th December 2020. They hope that the vaccine from BioNTech and Pfizer (with 95% effectiveness) will help them defeat the virus. The vaccine must be kept at -100 degrees Fahrenheit during transport and storage. For full protection, people need 2 shots. The second comes three weeks after the first.
Also, Russia is beginning a COVID-19 vaccination program. In Moscow, the shots will be given to those most at risk of severe illness from the virus. Unlike the UK, Moscow is using the vaccine from Sputnik V which also has 95% effectiveness. There are already thousands of people in the queue to receive the first of two jabs. In Russia, the priority will be on social workers, health service providers, and school workers.
The United States of America
Sadly, the United States is experiencing a second wave of the virus. The country has the highest number of cases and deaths in the world. However, the US is already working towards rolling out COVID-19 vaccines. On December 10 and 17, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) committees will meet to decide on Pfizer and Moderna’s vaccine respectively. After looking at available data, the FDA will decide which vaccine to approve. Seniors, care facility workers, and healthcare workers are among those likely to receive the vaccine first.
Will you take the COVID-19 vaccine if it is available in Africa?
Somehow, Africa remains one of the continents with the lowest number of COVID-19 cases and deaths. This beats the deadly predictions by Western scientists. Obviously, it will take a long while before African countries can get access to the COVID-19 vaccine. The reason is that richer nations are buying up the available supplies. However, if the vaccine is available, it is likely that many Africans will refuse to take the shot.
Idk about y’all but I’m never getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
— Sandra (@sandraramos2013) December 5, 2020
Recall that sometime in April 2020, two French doctors were dragged online for suggesting COVID-19 trials in Africa. Ever since, conspiracy theories have been flying around. Thus, more and more Africans are voicing out their distrust for Westerners and their government. In fact, many Africans think COVID-19 is a hoax. Others accuse their government of using it as an excuse to loot the national treasury.
Surely, it will take a lot of convincing to get many Africans to accept the COVID-19 vaccine whenever it is available.
Will you agree to take the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available? Tell us your opinion in the comment box below.
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We’ve just finished a two-week teaching with Dr. Jan Chozen Bays on Mindful Eating and we’ve followed up with a podcast featuring an exercise Dr. Bays developed to examine the “seven kinds of hunger” (you’ll need food in front of you to participate in this exercise). But beyond our own subjective experience of eating and hunger, sustainability and social impact are not to be overlooked, so we’re taking cues from Elephant Journal‘s ever Buddhist, ever green Waylon Lewis. Last week Lewis interviewed bestselling Omnivore’s Dilemma author Michael Pollan for EJ‘s “Walk the Talk Show.” Great stuff, definitely worth watching.
Thank you for subscribing to Tricycle! As a nonprofit, we depend on readers like you to keep Buddhist teachings and practices widely available.
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A succulent blend of natural green tea with ripe mango bits and marigold petals to satisfy your tastebuds all year along.
1. HEALING & ANTISEPTIC PROPERTIES
2. IMPROVES BRAIN FUNCTION
3. CALMING PROPERTIES
4. RICH IN NUTRIENTS
5. HELPS LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE
1. HEALING & ANTISEPTIC PROPERTIES: Marigolds are used medicinally and are well known for their wound healing and antiseptic properties.
2. IMPROVES BRAIN FUNCTION: Green tea can reduce anxiety, boost memory and attention, and increase overall brain function.
3. CALMING PROPERTIES: Marigold tea is great to treat fevers and tummy aches. It’s also great for healing trauma and big stressors, since it’s super calming to the nervous system.
4. RICH IN NUTRIENTS: Mango is a great source of vitamins A and C and also contains folate, B6, iron and a little calcium, zinc and vitamin E.
5. HELPS LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE: Flavonoids in green tea can help prevent oxidation of LDL (bad) cholesterol and reduce blood clotting and also help lower blood pressure
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Last month, Egyptians approved a referendum on constitutional amendments that will pave the way for free elections. The vote was a milestone in Egypt’s emerging democracy after a revolution that swept away decades of authoritarian rule. But it also highlighted an issue that Egyptians will grapple with as they consolidate their democracy: the role of religion in political life.
The vote was preceded by the widespread use of religious slogans by supporters and opponents of the amendments, a debate over the place of religion in Egypt’s future Constitution and a resurgence in political activity by Islamist groups. Egypt is a deeply religious society, and it is inevitable that Islam will have a place in our democratic political order. This, however, should not be a cause for alarm for Egyptians, or for the West.
Egypt’s religious tradition is anchored in a moderate, tolerant view of Islam. We believe that Islamic law guarantees freedom of conscience and expression (within the bounds of common decency) and equal rights for women. And as head of Egypt’s agency of Islamic jurisprudence, I can assure you that the religious establishment is committed to the belief that government must be based on popular sovereignty.
While religion cannot be completely separated from politics, we can ensure that it is not abused for political gain.
Much of the debate around the referendum focused on Article 2 of the Constitution — which, in 1971, established Islam as the religion of the state and, a few years later, the principles of Islamic law as the basis of legislation — even though the article was not up for a vote.
But many religious groups feared that if the referendum failed, Egypt would eventually end up with an entirely new Constitution with no such article. On the other side, secularists feared that Article 2, if left unchanged, could become the foundation for an Islamist state that discriminates against Coptic Christians and other religious minorities. But acknowledgment of a nation’s religious heritage is an issue of national identity, and need not interfere with the civil nature of its political processes. There is no contradiction between Article 2 and Article 7 of Egypt’s interim Constitution, which guarantees equal citizenship before the law regardless of religion, race or creed.
After all, Denmark, England and Norway have state churches, and Islam is the national religion of politically secular countries like Tunisia and Jordan. The rights of Egypt’s Christians to absolute equality, including their right to seek election to the presidency, is sacrosanct.
Similarly, long-suppressed Islamist groups can no longer be excluded from political life. All Egyptians have the right to participate in the creation of a new Egypt, provided that they respect the basic tenets of religious freedom and the equality of all citizens. To protect our democracy, we must be vigilant against any party whose platform or political rhetoric threatens to incite sectarianism, a prohibition that is enshrined in law and in the Constitution.
Islamists must understand that, in a country with such diverse movements as the Muslim Brotherhood; the Wasat party, which offers a progressive interpretation of Islam; and the conservative Salafi movements, no one group speaks for Islam.
At the same time, we should not be afraid that such groups in politics will do away with our newfound freedoms. Indeed, democracy will put Islamist movements to the test; they must now put forward programs and a political message that appeal to the Egyptian mainstream. Any drift toward radicalism will not only run contrary to the law, but will also guarantee their political marginalization.
Having overthrown the heavy hand of authoritarianism, Egyptians will not accept its return under the guise of religion. Islam will have a place in Egypt’s democracy. But it will be as a pillar of freedom and tolerance, never as a means of oppression.
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22 Apr FDA approves advanced digital mammography system
Waukesha – GE Healthcare’s next-generation digital mammography system, described as a breakthrough advancement in breast imaging, has received approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration.
The system offers more evidence that the medical community is moving to adopt digital mammography tools that enable higher quality images for the detection of breast cancer. With a 24 x 31-centemeter-detector size, GE Healthcare said the Senographe Essential system offers the largest active field of view available on the market, and is equipped with optimized digital workflow functions.
An executive of GE Healthcare, a $15 billion unit of General Electric Co., characterized the system as a comprehensive approach to care that will improve the worldwide standard. “We are changing the way we fight breast cancer with digital mammography, by designing the Senographe Essential to meet all the clinical needs of screening and diagnostic procedures on one system to optimize workflow,” explained Folke Lindberg, general manager of global mammography for GE Healthcare.
The Senographe Essential is an enhancement of the company’s Senographe digital mammography systems, which was used for more exams than any other digital system in what is considered the largest cancer screening trial in history. The foundation of the Senographe Essential is an advanced digital detector, which at low doses delivers what GE Healthcare calls “the industry’s highest Detective Quantum Efficiency” or DQE, a standard for quantifying digital X-ray image quality.
In the cancer screening trial, researchers found that while film and digital images are equally accurate for many women, digital mammograms had higher sensitivities for three sub-groups of women: women under 50, women with heterogeneous or very dense breast tissue, and pre- or perimenopausal women. The findings were published in September by the National Cancer Institute and the American College of Radiology Imaging Network.
Jennifer Conner, director of breast imaging for GE Healthcare, said the company will continue to invest in mammography research and development. “Film is still a good technology, just as it is in cameras, but we think digital has advantages, particularly in its efficiency,” she said.
According to GE Healthcare, there are more than 1,500 GE Senographe systems in use worldwide, and more than 25 million women have been examined using the Senographe digital flat panel technology. Among its touted benefits are faster speed – exams take less than half the usual time – and better visibility of the breast, particularly near the skin line, the chest wall, and in women with dense breast tissue.
In addition, the advancement of “telemedicine” allows breast images to be electronically sent to healthcare providers anywhere in the world, and the electronic archival of patient images has resulted in easier retrieval and transmission of patient information.
GE Healthcare spent more than $200 million over a 15-year period to develop the system, and holds more than 160 U.S. patents for it.
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Making a Will in Nigeria
Ask the average Nigerian if they have made a Will, and they will most likely get upset and accuse you of having negative thoughts towards them. This is the case in a lot of societies where thinking of making a Will forces people to think about their own mortality and the inevitability of death.
This should not be the case. Making a Will is not only about planning for your death, it is also about ensuring that your loved ones are adequately protected. It is in fact one of the most critical things that you can do for your loved ones. Putting your wishes in the form of a Will helps your heirs avoid unnecessary hassles, and you gain the peace of mind knowing that a life’s worth of possessions will end up in the right hands.
What is a Will?
A Will is simply a legal document in which an individual known as the testator, declares how he/she would like his assets to be distributed when he/she dies. The individuals designated to receive any of the property of a testator is called a “beneficiary.”
Apart from deciding who gets your assets, a Will can also serve to declare who you wish to become the guardian for any minor children or dependents,
What is covered in a Will?
Some types of property, including certain insurance policies and retirement accounts, generally aren’t covered by Wills. This is because when an individual takes out these insurance policies or opened the accounts, part of the process is to list the beneficiaries of the account. The most important things to provide for in your will are who will be your executors, who will be the beneficiaries of your assets, and in cases where there are minors – who the guardian(s) of the minors will be.
Can a Will be amended after it is made?
Yes, this can be done by either making a new Will or by adding a “codicil” (an amendment) to the Will.
What happens if a person dies without a Will?
If an individual should die without leaving a valid Will, he/she has died intestate. That usually means that the individual’s estate will be settled based on the Administration of Estate Laws of the state of domicile of the individual. These Laws determine who inherits what.
When an individual dies and has left a Will, the process to administer the deceased estate is known as obtaining probate. By this probate, the court grants the executor(s) who have been appointed under the Will, the right to administer the estate of the deceased. In the case of a death without a Will, since there is no executor named, a judge appoints an administrator to serve in that capacity. An administrator also will be named if a Will is deemed to be invalid. The administrator will exercise the powers over the estate in accordance with the Administration of Estate Law of the State.
What makes a Will valid?
Generally, a Will is not valid unless it fulfils the following requirements.
- The Will must be in writing
- The individual making the Will must be of legal age i.e. he/she must be at least 18 years old.
- The individual must have what is known as testamentary capacity i.e. they have a sound mind, meaning the testator must know that he or she is making a Will and its effect; understand the nature and extent of the estate; and understand that he or she is disposing of property and assets.
- The Will must be signed by the testator and must be attested (witnessed) and signed by the witnesses.
- The Will must also have been made by a person who knew and approved of its contents and who was acting of their own free will
Please note however that there are some exemptions for people who are members of the Armed Forces or sailors at sea, specifically they do not have to be 18 years of age, and the Will in certain circumstances does not have to be in writing.
Also note that witnesses cannot be beneficiaries under the Will, and nor can the spouse or partner of a witness.
Who is an Executor and what role does he/she perform?
An executor is an individual appointed under a valid Will with the responsibility of making sure a person’s wishes under the Will are carried out. The executor of a Will is responsible for making sure that any debts and creditors that the deceased had are paid off, and that any remaining money or property is distributed according to their wishes.
The executor is expected to fulfil their duties with the utmost honest and diligence, and is under what is known as a fiduciary duty which is a duty to act in good faith.
An individual can name their spouse, an adult child, or another trusted friend or relative as an executor. If the affairs are complicated, it is more prudent to name a lawyer or someone with legal and financial expertise as an executor. Executors are generally named as joint executors, this is in case one of the executor is unable or unwilling to act as an executor.
Where should I keep my will?
For an executor to obtain probate, the courts will require an original copy of the Will, and therefore it is imperative that the document is kept sage. This can be done by keeping a copy with the courts, or with a lawyer, or in a bank safety deposit box, or a waterproof and fireproof safe in your house. Wherever an individual decides to keep his/her Will, please note that it should be somewhere that the executor knows where it is and can easily access it upon the death of the individual.
Can a Will be contested?
A will can be contested for any number of other reasons, but they all revolve around the validity of the Will, for instance if it wasn’t properly witnessed; or the individual wasn’t competent when the Will was signed; or it’s the result of coercion or fraud.
Are you considering making a Will? We advise that you should seek the services of a lawyer who will be able to assist you in drafting your Will.
We hope you have found this information helpful. Please note that this information is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be legal advice. No lawyer-client relationship is formed nor should any such relationship be implied. This answer is not intended to substitute for the advice of a qualified lawyer. If you require legal advice, please consult with a qualified lawyer. If you would like to find out more about a consultation, you may click on the button below.
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As Cybercrimes Continue, Lawsuits for Damages Will Grow
Due to different policy language, it is difficult to identify clear trends and patterns in the law.
- Alan Rutkin
- December 2021
I was recently part of a group of lawyers that was asked to identify the biggest issues now facing the insurance industry and its various vendors. Lawyers identified many issues that insurers must address. But cyber liability stood out as most significant. Why? Three reasons.
First, cyber is an area of liability that is still expanding. The U.S. was hit with 65,000 ransomware attacks last year. The Treasury Department, in a report dated Oct. 15, 2021, stated that ransomware payments in 2021 are on pace to double those made in 2020, with nearly $600 million believed to have been paid in the first six months of 2021.
The federal government, through the U.S. Cyber Command and the National Security Agency, has announced more aggressive efforts to fight ransomware. Congress is considering a bill to increase reporting requirements. But despite the many efforts to fight cybercrime, this problem will surely remain, if not increase, for some time.
With the incidents increasing, we will surely see the suits for damages increasing, with the parameters for responsibility—liability and damages—still evolving.
Second, the underwriting challenges are big. Because the underlying facts, liability, and damages are still evolving, underwriters are still figuring out where the biggest risks lie. Unlike fires, cars and many other risks, there is no long history of damage data. The loss factor is still new.
Cyber problems also differ from other risks in that a single cyber act could cause extended consequences. A fire typically affects one building, or perhaps a few surrounding buildings. A single cyber virus, on the other hand, could potentially affect millions of computers. This aspect of cyber risks makes loss projection and underwriting very difficult.
Third, the coverage litigation is in its infancy. There are only about 100 decisions in this area. That sounds like many, but it's really quite few. Courts have yet to reach a consensus on many key issues. The situation is complicated by variations in insurance policies. This coverage has not yet fallen into one specific mold. Commercial crime policies, for example, offer several endorsements that address cyber risks, but the precise language of these endorsements varies. Some policyholders have been looking beyond their commercial crime policies for recovery of cyber losses. So, we are seeing a patchwork of decisions.
That said, some common threads have emerged. I've mentioned the acronym “ACAI” in the past because many of the cases concern Act, Cause, Authorization, or Injury.
Act: Under crime policies, the issue may be whether there was an act within the policy terms —spoofing, phishing, hacking, etc. Under liability policies, the issue often is whether there was a publication, and if so, who did the publishing?
Cause: Many policies only cover “direct loss” from the use of a computer. But cybercrime often involves a series of steps to complete the criminal scheme. The issue here is, when is a loss direct?
Authorization: Coverage is often limited to cyber losses caused by unauthorized users. Courts typically enforce this restriction, even where the authorized person was deceived.
Injury: Even though the insurance industry tightened the language on this issue, we still see disputes on what injuries are covered.
The ACAI acronym is helpful. But with different policy language, it is difficult to identify clear trends in the law.
So, as cybercrime continues to evolve, the body of insurance coverage also will evolve. And insurers must stay on top of the developing trends.
Best’s Review contributor Alan Rutkin is a partner in the law firm Rivkin Radler LLP. He can be reached at email@example.com.
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When it comes to repairs to your home, one issue can be attributed to a tiny insect – termites. These pests have a voracious appetite for wood that can lead to major problems and leave you with costly repairs.
Signs of Termites
There are several telltale signs that your home has termites setting up residence and are dining on it every day. The following are a few things to look for when doing a visual inspection.
– Holes: Check wood fittings around doors, windowsills, decks, steps, wood paneling, wood floors, doors, or any other wood-based structure for tiny round holes about the size of the head of a nail.
– Cracks: Check all areas for cracks in the wood. Termites eat from the inside out, so instead of holes you may see a series of dry cracks and crevices. Wood that has been eaten by termites is easy to puncture. You can also tap it. If it sounds hollow, most likely termites have been chewing away.
– Droppings: Check around wood areas for a fine powdery substance that resembles sawdust. This fine dust may be droppings from drywood termites.
– Mud tubes: If you see small tunnels, these are termite subways into your home.
If you think your home is at risk, our NJ pest control company can eradicate a termite infestation. For an inspection, contact Allison Pest. Professional technicians at our NJ pest control company are standing by.
If you’re planning an end-of-summer picnic in your yard, don’t let bugs ruin it for you. There are several ways that you can keep insect pests at bay, so you can have a fun and enjoyable time.
Keep Food and Drinks Covered Up
Ants, wasps, flies and other bugs are attracted to the scent of foods and drinks, especially if they’re sweet. Store food in tightly sealed containers, put leftovers away and place covers on open cans. Don’t forget to clean up crumbs and other messes right away to prevent an ant problem.
Get Rid of Standing Water
Standing water provides places for mosquitoes to lay their eggs. Getting rid of these sources of water helps reduce mosquito populations. Just to be safe, apply a bug repellent in the evening, so you won’t end up with itchy welts.
If you’ll have guests coming in and out of your house during your picnic, make sure your screen doors don’t have any holes or tears. They can let bugs in, which could end up causing you to seek help from NJ pest control services before summer is over. Patch them up before your picnic, and you won’t have to worry about outdoor pests becoming indoor ones.
Whether you’re having backyard trouble with wasps, ants or flies, our NJ pest control services can help. Contact Allison Pest Control for more information on what we offer.
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Perfectionism? Practice Makes IMPERFECT.
Happy Monday, friend! I’ve talked in the past about perfectionism being a “recovering perfectionist.” I know, a lot of you struggle with this pattern, too.
Perfectionism. It’s defined as the refusal to accept any standard short of perfection.
A lot of people think perfectionism is wanting to be perfect for outer appearances, but it’s often more of an internal tick than anything. And remember, while “perfectionism” sounds like a “weakness-hidden-in-a-strength-sort-of-job-interview-answer,” I guarantee you—it’s a weakness, and it doesn’t serve most of us.
Perfectionism is toxic. For many people, it means doing anything to avoid failure.
The yearn to make something perfect often means NO action is taken. Or, it means action is taken again, and again, and again—on the same thing—trying to get it JUST RIGHT before we share it. So it’s the same as taking no action.
Perfection is impossible. It’s unattainable. Perfectionists can hear this, and even “know” it, and still somehow expect it of themselves and/or others.
So how did I confront this, and begin to overcome the pattern?
To be honest, running a YouTube channel helped me work on the pattern quite a bit (unknowingly), because there was just no physical way to have everything be perfect when launching a video every week year after year.
But it’s taken more active intention to let it start to show up in the rest of my life.
The last few years, I’ve really tried to practice imperfection. Imperfection, especially intentional imperfection, is uncomfortable. So really, it’s nothing more than practicing being uncomfortable. A simple concept, but of course, harder in practice.
I’m not talking about just “letting” things be imperfect when life happens—that’s too passive.
I’m talking INTENTIONALLY exposing yourself to imperfection to become more comfortable with it.
These can be intentional thoughts and actions on both larger and smaller scales.
More abstractly, this can mean:
- Focusing on success, rather than fearing failure.
- Focus on the work, not the results.
- Practicing self-compassion and recognizing that perfectionism is only a shield from pain, that’s weighing us down more than protecting us.
- Noticing your black-and-white, or all-or-nothing mentality. If you don’t have the full 30 minutes to do your workout, does it mean you should skip it? Or can you still treat your body right with a quick 10-15 minutes of exercise? (or 11-14 minutes J)
- Find beauty in imperfect things, and people around you. Notice beauty because of imperfections, asymmetry etc., instead of wishing they were different.
We can also take some small-scale, intentionally imperfect actions every day to expose ourselves to imperfection and see that life goes on, without much (if any) wavering:
- Setting an alarm for 6:33am, instead of 6:30am.
- Folding clothes the wrong way.
- Intentionally including a typo in a (non-work) email.
- Doing a 29-minute workout instead of 30 minutes.
These things may seem small to some, but if the idea of doing any of those makes you cringe a little inside—you may be a perfectionist!
I assure you, it takes time and intention.
Practice makes imperfect.
In addition to actively considering specific and abstract imperfectionist ways of thinking and doing, the other main practice that’s helped me is meditation.
There’s never a perfect meditation. But you can’t do it “wrong.” The goal is not to become perfect, or to have complete silence and serenity for every breath. The goal is to NOTICE your experience, and stay connected to your breath—without judgment along the way.
The mind wanders, and my goal is to simply bring it back—with compassion and grace. The more I do the practice, the less my mind wanders.
Some days are better than others, but I’m ALWAYS reminded, every single time I meditate, that I am human, and therefore inherently imperfect.
This becomes a practice of self-compassion in and of itself.
Are you struggling with perfectionism? Have you struggled in the past or know someone who has?
If you are feeling held back by your perfectionism, perhaps this week you can set an intention to just be mindful of it—notice it when it happens, but don’t judge. Be curious about why it’s coming up, and what it may mean. This is the first step to lasting change.
Sending lots of light and love your way! Have a wonderful week,
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Tooth extraction aftercare is essential for the healing of the extraction site. The extent of tissue damage during the extraction determines the post-extraction pain and its associated symptoms.
During the routine extractions, teeth are separated from the bone with the hand instruments such as elevators and forceps. These extractions are less traumatic and show quick healing in young and healthy patients.
factors that delay healing after extraction
Healing may be impeded if a patient has a pre-existing condition like diabetes or high blood pressure, etc. The odds of complications in these patients are four times as compared to a healthy person. Old age, reduced immune system or extensive tissue damage during the procedure, for instance, surgical extractions also delays the healing.
Surgical extractions come with the worst post-operative symptoms. Surgical extractions involve cutting the bone with a motorized saw or drill and damage to soft tissues.
Dentists sought to surgically remove a tooth when the wisdom tooth hidden in the bone (impacted tooth) becomes infected, a fragile tooth or tooth has curved or twisted roots and it cannot be removed in one piece without cutting the bone.
The knowledge about the complications of extraction and following the post-extraction instructions may prevent the occurrence of untoward consequences after the procedure.
Tooth extraction aftercare on day 1
Before the extraction, a local anesthetic injection is given at the site or remote to the site of extraction. The injection aims to numb the area and make the whole procedure painless.
The effect of anesthesia weans in a couple of hours. Therefore, avoid biting and chewing on anything until you get your sensations back.
To stop bleeding – the most important tooth extraction aftercare
The most important thing after the tooth removal is to stop the bleeding and allow a blood clot to form.
If a blood clot doesn’t form or becomes dislodged, dry socket results. Moreover, the risk of post-operative bleeding is high in patients who take asprin (Aspro and Astrix), clopidogrel (Plavix) or warfarin (Coumadin or Jantoven).
Several measures favor the clot formation:
• Biting on the gauze or cotton pad for 30-60 minutes following the procedure.
• Do not spit, rinse, suck using a straw, smoke, or drink carbonated or alcoholic beverages for at least 24 hours.
• Passively empty your mouth when required.
• Do not smoke for at least 72 hours after the surgery because smoking delays healing.
• Do not cough or sneeze. Take your medication after the surgery for a couple of days.
• Take some rest and elevate your head. Try to avoid any strenuous activity.
Patients experience mild to moderate degree of pain based on the injury to the tissues. You may also experince pain on swallowing and earache on the side of surgery. Surgical extraction, and impacted wisdom tooth removal present with the worse pain.
Take the pain medication as prescribed by the dentist to relieve the pain. For pain relief non-steroidal antiinflammatory painkillers (tylenol, advil or aleve) are given.
In moderate to severe pain dentists often prescribe opioid painkillers (Percocet). However, Opioids cause drowsiness and therefore one must not drive an automobile after the surgery.
A non-pharmacological tooth extraction aftercare is to keep a warm wheat pack around the neck, or a cold pack wrapped in a towel on the affected jaw to ease the pain. Donot apply heat to your jaws, it will dislodge the clot and delay the healing.
he dentist prescribes antibiotics for severe infection or abcesses. Complete a 5 to 7 days course of antibiotics and do not discontinue the treatment in the middle even if the signs and symptoms resolve.
Tooth extraction aftercare on day 2
Initiate your oral hygiene practices on day 2:
• Brush gently and avoid any plaque buildup at the site of surgery.
• Soothe your mouth with warm salt water gargles and rinse at least 3-4 times a day.
• Start rinsing your mouth with a mouthwash within 24 hours after the surgery. Mix a teaspoon of mouthwash (Chlorhexidine 1%) in warm water and gently swish it around the mouth and let it empty passively.
You will most likely experience one or more of the following symptoms on day 2:
Impacted wisdom tooth removal or a surgical extraction presents some swelling and difficulty opening your mouth. However, in atraumatic simple extractions swelling is hardly noticeable.
Swelling peaks about 36-48 hours after the procedure and begins to resolve after 3-4 days. You may have trouble opening your mouth, but it becomes easier as swelling reduces and the wound heals.
Apply cold compresses to the affected area for 15-20 minutes, remove for 20-minutes then repeat. Call the office if there is no change in swelling after 4-5 days of extraction.
Bleeding from the site of extraction occurs in first 12-24 hours. There is no need to worry as the bleeding discharge is a mixture of blood and saliva.
If you experience excessive bleeding, apply firm pressure with 1-2cm folded moist cotton pad or a damp tea bag on the affected area for 30-60 minutes and keep your head elevated. Do not use a dry cotton pad, it will dislodge the clot.
Call the office if the bleeding does not subside.
Nutrition – diet-related tooth extraction aftercare gives energy to heal fast
• Drink plenty of fluids.
• Avoid carbonated and alcoholic beverages.
• A soft diet and nutritious protein-rich diet help get you back on your feet fast. Yogurt, milkshakes (without straw), soups, fish, chicken, and eggs are packed with nutrition and are easy to swallow.
• Salt and some black pepper in food are fine but make sure to avoid spicy food. It is normal to have some discomfort while chewing and difficulty opening wide.
In surgical extractions or large wounds, the dentist closes the wound with stitches. Do not touch them. The stitches remain in place for 7-10 days and are removed at the next appointment. On the contrary, some stitches dissovle on their own in 3-7 days and do not require removal.
After a week or two, the extraction area heals but a hole remains where the tooth was present.
The hole probably takes 3-4 months to fill with a new bone and bridged by gums. However, if food particles become lodged in the hole rinse your mouth with a mouthwash or gently brush to free them.
The most important tooth extraction aftercare is to stop the bleeding and allow a blood clot to form.
Use of pain killers, antibiotics, and cold and hot packs help relieve the pain and swelling following the extraction.
Avoid sucking on a straw, smoking, and spiting to prevent a blood clot to dislodge and cause dry socket.
Following proper care after the extraction reduces the post-extraction complications and allows quick healing.
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Paper No. 4
Presentation Time: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
REVISED STRUCTURE AND STRATIGRAPHY OF THE CHILLIWACK GROUP ON BLACK MOUNTAIN, WASHINGTON STATE
The stratigraphy of the Upper Paleozoic Chilliwack Group is best exposed on Black Mountain, a 25 km2 area of rugged topography approximately 40 km northeast of Bellingham, Washington State. New field work indicates that the five currently named informal units are not in stratigraphic order here and that a previously unrecognized unit should be added to the Chilliwack Group on Black Mountain. These units, in structural order, are (1) the lowermost Silver Lake clastic unit, (2) the newly recognized Blue Creek unit, (3) the Red Mountain limestone unit, (4) the Old Goat clastic unit, conformable with (5) the Black Mountain limestone unit, and (6) the uppermost volcaniclastic unit, called the Liumchen nappe. Contacts between these units, where visible, are low angle faults. An ammonite fragment and fossil plant material in the Silver Lake unit indicate an age younger than mid-Permian. Middle Devonian corals were found in a bioherm intercalated within the Liumchen nappe. Fusulinids in the Blue Creek unit range from Fusulinella through Parafusulina indicating a mid-Pennsylvanian through lower Permian age. The Black Mountain unit contains younger fusulinids, such as Parafusulinella and Parafusulina. The Red Mountain limestone contains endothyroid foraminifers in the lower beds and early Pennsylvanian Millerella in the uppermost. Foraminiferal succession within the Blue Creek, Red Mountain unit, and Black Mountain units indicates that each is right side up. These units appear to be fault slices imbricated between the youngest but lowest Silver Lake unit, and the oldest but uppermost Liumchen nappe.
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State’s SMART program isn’t so smart
Solar initiative keeps status quo in command
THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT of Energy Resources will finalize by July 15 regulations doubling the size of the MA SMART solar photovoltaic program from 1,600 to 3,200 megawatts. On the surface this is a reasonable, if limited, step forward. But like most things, the devil and long-term consequences are in the details.
Unless changed by DOER, or the Legislature, the latest version of SMART erects strong barriers to moving effectively toward 100 percent renewable power in the long run, and will cost many renewable jobs and millions of investment and tax revenue in this period of COVID-19.
There are significant flaws cloaked within the regulations doubling the size of SMART.
Embracing the proposed DOER regulations will:
- Hamstring and slow down the Baker-Polito plan for 100 percent carbon neutrality,
- Help keep solar as a small fraction of the power grid and protect the status quo and the fossil fuel-based utility business model;
- Continue to keep MA farms free of dual-use solar projects, choking off a desperately needed income stream that could save farmers from selling their land for development;
- Apply land use restrictions risking halting development of nearly 70 solar projects totaling over 475 megawatts;
- Continue the policies of requiring solar developers to pay for upgrading utility feeders and substations instead of developing a plan for building and financing the infrastructure needed as soon as possible for a renewable power/storage grid;
- Regard large scale solar development, appropriately regulated, as a threat to the Commonwealth rather than a gateway to good jobs, strong local economies, and ecological survival;
- Politely ignore the fact that each year the failure to slash carbon-dioxide emissions through renewables and energy efficiency rapidly increases the prospects for devastating effects of climate change on our Commonwealth.
- Completely negates the enormous amounts of available land in much of the state that’s suitable for ground-mounted photovoltaic development that could be used as a basis to easily get to 100 percent renewables very quickly and effectively.
Second, ground-mounted solar in remaining areas is forbidden from all farmland under 61A tax abatement rules unless approved as agricultural photovoltaic under special SMART regulations which to date have stopped almost all so called dual-use PV development on state farms.
Dual-use allows farmers to continue to use their land to farm while integrating solar PV on poles, canopies, or vertically mounted dual-facing translucent PV panels. This breakthrough technology, developed by Next2Sun in Germany, is coming soon to Massachusetts for the benefit of farmers.
Third, the agricultural photovoltaic rules and their shading analysis tool do not recognize the existence of dual-facing translucent photovoltaic panels or indirect solar, which is the basis of much of their performance as well as growth of row crops and pasture.
Fourth, whatever ground mounted solar installations above 500 kilowatts will exist are subject to a steep “greenfield subtractor,” further reducing the ability to finance ground-mounted solar arrays.
Currently, in Massachusetts, 4,284 solar jobs, representing 52 percent of the solar workforce, are expected to be lost through June 2020 due to COVID-19, according to the Massachusetts Solar Energy Industry Association (SEIA).
Added to this will be millions of dollars already spent on large ground mount projects that will be scrapped, or, at best, converted to much smaller agricultural solar installations, if the DOER will ever regularly approve such systems.
DOER’s new SMART rules keeps the status quo in command, harm prospects for quick renewable development, fail to help farmers, and risk throwing away 475 megawatts of projects, jobs, and tax revenues.
But there is every reason not to wait and pretend that the global climate crisis is not upon us and requires prompt, determined, and comprehensive action. The new SMART rules, while a step forward, embrace a mindset similar to what we believed about COVID-19 until March 2020 – that the deleterious consequences will affect other less fortunate people in another place; it certainly could not happen here.It’s time to protect our farms and futures.
Roy Morrison builds solar farms as part of the leadership team at Renewable Sun Partners.
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Unemployment is at an all-time high and many people are looking for work. Competition for the right job is a challenge and there are specific hurdles faced by job seekers who are deaf or hard of hearing. Unfortunately, many employers know little about hearing loss. This article provides important interviewing ideas for those who are deaf or hard of hearing, with a focus on how the rehabilitation profession can help the job seeker discuss their regarding hearing loss during the job interview thus empowering the deaf or hard of hearing applicant to embrace the elephant in the room.
Smith, J. A. (2019). Embracing the Elephant in the Room: Interviewing Ideas for Applicants who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. JADARA, 44(2). Retrieved from https://nsuworks.nova.edu/jadara/vol44/iss2/4
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Co-authored by Laurie Hainley
A year after the COVID-19 pandemic fundamentally changed the day-to-day experiences of most Americans, those working in food and nutrition are adjusting to new realities. From rapid supply chain adaptations to staggering rates of food insecurity and obesity-related coronavirus complications, the need to improve public health has become more urgent and more complex than ever before.
One could argue that the world is now grappling with four public health pandemics: climate change, undernutrition, overweight and obesity, and COVID-19. The coronavirus crisis has exposed the reality that to build back stronger, society must address all four challenges in an integrated way. In this article, we take a look at how governments are implementing policy and regulatory solutions in this new era.
Quick Take for Businesses
A reinvigorated food and nutrition policy environment will present new business challenges and opportunities. As you review this article, consider the following questions and action steps.
- How can you get ahead? Understand how evolving policy actions will impact your business, and build proactive positions and advocacy plans.
- How can you stay relevant?Ensure health and nutrition-related communications are sensitive to COVID-19 realities, considering social and racial disparities and equity.
- How can you differentiate?Define your business’s role in supporting sustainable food systems, to unlock new partnership and policy engagement opportunities.
Three Notable Evolutions in Food & Nutrition Policy
- Food access at the top of policy agendas: The negative health and economic impacts of COVID-19 have disproportionately affected vulnerable populations, leading to a greater reliance on food assistance programs. In the U.S., participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) jumped more than 20% in 2020, with more than 8 million additional people receiving benefits. Brand new food assistance programs also were created. For the foreseeable future, many governments’ top nutrition priority will be getting food in the hands of people who need it.
- Stronger calls for anti-obesity regulations that deliver quick wins and economic incentives: Because obesity worsens COVID-19 outcomes and continues to carry high economic costs, there is a renewed sense of urgency around policies and regulations that restrict or discourage foods and beverages high in fat, sugar and salt. Front-of-pack labeling (FOPL) regulations continue to gain traction (particularly in Latin America and Europe), as do calls to limit ultra-processed foods from being marketed and sold. Sugar-sweetened beverage taxes have garnered special attention for their revenue-generating potential amidst struggling economies.
- Broader integration of nutrition and environmental sustainability: More authorities now recognize the critical role nutrition plays in sustainable food systems. Nutrition guidelines and policies increasingly promote personal and planetary health, advocating for strategies that support both. The EU Farm to Fork Strategy aims to create a fair, healthy and environmentally friendly food system in Europe, with policy recommendations for a standardized FOPL system and sustainable food production measures. Non-EU nations have taken similar actions, such as the UK’s National Food Strategy. Furthermore, by 2025, at least 13 countries are expected to expand their food-based dietary guidelines to include environmental sustainability considerations. The United Nations Food Systems Summit, planned for September, likely will result in similarly integrated recommendations that will set the global food and nutrition policy agenda for the next decade.
Spotlight on the U.S. – Expectations for the Biden Presidency
Reflecting these challenges and policy evolutions, new U.S. President Joseph R. Biden has instructed his federal agencies to set their agendas based on three priorities: COVID-19, racial equity, and climate. Health and nutrition are undercurrents of all three, contributing to the expectation that the Biden administration will be considerably more active and progressive on nutrition than the Trump administration.
While federal agency policy and regulatory agendas are still coming together, a handful of actions are already being explored – or are likely bets – for Biden’s four-year term.
- Food Assistance Expansions: On day one, Biden called for immediate action to improve SNAP access by extending a 15% benefit increase. The American Rescue Plan also provides $1 billion in additional nutrition assistance to residents of U.S. territories, and expands federal investment in the Special Supplemental Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC).
- Child Nutrition Reauthorization (CNR): Every five years, Congress can use CNR to update the nutritional standards in child feeding programs, including school meals programs and WIC. New Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow intends to push forward this legislation, which carries opportunities for enhancing WIC food packages and permanently adopting universal school meals.
- Nutrition Innovation Strategy (NIS) Progress: In 2018, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) introduced a novel strategy to modernize food and beverage claims and labeling to better support public health. Many of these activities stalled under Trump’s presidency, but with new leadership, voluntary sodium reduction targets, updates to the “healthy” nutrient content claim and other planned NIS activities should pick up.
- Sustainable Agriculture Push: From reentering the Paris Climate Agreement to setting an ambitious goal for a net-zero economy by 2050, the Biden administration is set to introduce forward-thinking climate policies across all sectors. This includes pursuit of climate-smart agriculture practices in the immediate term, and could spark interest in including sustainable diet advice in the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Which policies rise to the top of federal agency agendas will depend on agency leadership and policy influencers. It’s worth noting that Biden’s administration includes several Obama-era staff – Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and two of his recently appointed Deputy Under Secretaries, as well as former FDA commissioner David Kessler. Look for these individuals to potentially pursue nutrition initiatives aligned with their previous positions and actions.
Consumer advocacy groups and grassroots organizations also will be critical players in the U.S. nutrition policy environment. These groups, which tend to wield more influence during Democratic presidencies, will continue to call for aggressive policy actions like banning junk food marketing to kids and mandating sugar-sweetened beverage warnings and taxes. Such policies are most likely to gain traction at the local or state levels first – like the new healthy checkout ordinance in Berkeley and the sodium warning labels in New York City. However, the Democratic-controlled House and Senate make potential federal standards for these strategies a greater possibility.
As events unfold in the U.S. and globally, food and beverage stakeholders should understand, prepare for, and positively contribute to the evolving nutrition policy environment.
This article was initially published in O’Dwyer’s Food & Beverage PR issue.
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All writers have problems with writing at one time or another, but writers who are also of the INFJ personality type tend to have a very specific set of problems when it comes to writing. INFJ writers don’t always link these problems to their personality type, but each one of them is rooted in their temperament as intuitive, emotionally-centered introverts. Once the connection is made, that’s when the INFJ writer can begin to overcome them.
Here are the 3 biggest writing problems an INFJ writer struggles with:
INFJ writers are emotionally-centered people, which means that we primarily feel our way through situations and relationships. However, with introverted thinking as our tertiary function, most of us also have a strong intellectual bent. We like to be mentally stimulated and challenged, and we are good problem-solvers. But when we get stressed and feel uncertain, that’s when our thinking skills can do us more harm than good.
A stressed-out INFJ will think things to death, and then think about them some more. We get caught in a mental anxiety loop where we go over the same handful of possible outcomes in our mind again and again and again. When we apply this to trying to figure out the plot of our novel, or all the exact details of how we should market ourselves as authors, we end up driving ourselves crazy and getting nowhere.
Solution: When stressed and overwhelmed, pull yourself out of the interior thinking loop by participating in the external, physical world. Do some yoga, go for a hike, or talk to a good friend who knows how to listen (like an ENFJ). When we INFJ writers get lost inside our own heads, the best antidote is to consciously push ourselves to leave the thinking behind and be in the moment with the real world.
Feeling Too Exposed
INFJs are this weird mix of open, accepting, embracing people who want to know all about humanity and every tiny facet of everyone else’s psychological terrain, while at the same time being intensely private, somewhat evasive, and feeling extremely ambivalent about intimacy in all forms. This means that we usually have no problem listening to someone else’s dark secrets with absolutely no judgment, but expressing our own emotions can send us into a spiral of overwhelm, quickly followed by a vulnerability hangover.
One of my clients told me that whenever she is particularly vulnerable with someone else, she usually then has a day where she just wants to hide under the covers in bed and never come out again. I smiled when she told me this because I know exactly what she’s talking about. One time I told a co-worker about my favorite childhood movie and then I couldn’t look him in the eye for weeks afterward. It was the most innocent of confessions, but I still felt totally weird. As an INFJ, I’m used to being the constant listener, not divulging personal things about myself.
This is a particularly tricky issue for INFJ writers because so many of us are drawn to writing memoir. So, we have this strong need to bare our soul on paper and be completely transparent about the most vulnerable parts of our pasts, while at the same time the thought of anyone actually reading our book out in the world sends us into a full-scale freak-out.
Solution: Baby steps. The fear of being vulnerable with others never truly fades away for most INFJ writers, so the way forward is to take things slowly. The practice of sharing little bits of yourself through a blog can be very helpful, as can joining a supportive creative community where you feel genuinely safe and accepted for who you are.
Most INFJ writers are voracious readers. We read widely and constantly and we’ve usually been reading from a young age. So we know quality when we see it. Added to this is the fact that INFJ writers usually are not writing solely to entertain others or make an income from it. Our calling to write is a deep soul calling, and most of us are heavily invested in using our writing as a vehicle to help others, contribute to a more compassionate climate for humanity, or bring beauty and enlightenment to a world struggling with fear and ugliness in so many different forms. This is a tall order, but if you talk to any INFJ writer in depth about their writing, you will almost always find this kind of motive at the bottom of their efforts.
Because we have such lofty goals for our writing, and because we read so much, we inevitably fall into the trap of comparing ourselves to J.K. Rowling, Cheryl Strayed, or Stephen King in any given week. INFJ writers are exacting perfectionists, and most of us believe that if we can’t be an artistic master when it comes to writing, then there might not be any point in doing it at all. This results in us feeling discouraged and disheartened that we’ll ever get to where we want to be as writers.
Solution: Every INFJ writer would do well to remember that we tend to be intense, single-minded people, and because of this intensity and (at times) tunnel vision, we can easily get sucked into all-or-nothing, black-and-white thinking. The key for any INFJ writer who is struggling with comparison syndrome is to take a deep breath and take a step back. Moderation is always more powerful than a distorted extreme view of something. Remember that you are only human, you’re doing the best you can, and as long as you’re listening to the voice of your soul guiding you forward day by day, then you’re doing all you can do. Plus, even Stephen King has bad days and probably compares himself to other great writers and feels down about it. It happens to all of us.
If you’re an INFJ writer who falls prey to any of the problems listed above, please know that you’re not alone and there’s nothing wrong with you as a writer. You’re just an INFJ writer, and in that case, all of this is actually pretty normal.
Lauren Sapala is the author of The INFJ Writer, The INFJ Revolution, and the creator of Intuitive Writing, a six-step online video course for INFJ and INFP writers who struggle with writing. She is also currently offering a free copy of her book on creative marketing for INFJ and INFP writers to anyone who signs up for her newsletter. SIGN UP HERE to get your free copy of Firefly Magic: Heart Powered Marketing for Highly Sensitive Writers.
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For many of us with school-aged kids, August is either the month they are heading back to the classroom (yay, post-pandemic physical schooling!) or thinking about heading back in September.
For adults, it’s a good time to focus on our fundamentals as well.
This week let’s take it back “old skool” and evaluate our own skills.
All great leaders embody the ABCs.
Want to be a great leader?
Practice your ABCs.
On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate yourself in the following categories:
ACCOUNTABILITY: The accountability we wish to see in others starts with ourselves. We must first be accountable TO ourselves for our OWN behaviors. Believe it, say it, mean it, act it. How well do you do this?
BELIEF: When we believe we can make a difference – that change IS possible – then our actions will follow. But if we don’t believe, we won’t achieve. Do you truly believe you can make a difference with what you’re doing?
CAPABILITY: This skill is painted with a broad brush: listening, connecting, inspiring, giving and receiving honest feedback, expanding networks, exploring curiously with others, and constantly looking for opportunities to learn and grow. How capable are you with regard to the above list?
Where are the opportunities to hold yourself accountable for the beliefs you hold and the actions you take in expanding your capabilities?
Based on the ratings you issued, is now a good time to focus on the
ABCs of Leadership Fundamentals? If so, it’s BACK to SCHOOL for us too!
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frmdircmd, frmdir − remove directories from the FSP database
frmdircmd directory ...
frmdir directory ...
frmdircmd deletes the named directories from the FSP database. frmdircmd will perform csh file name globbing based on file and directory information obtained from the FSP database.
Since user’s command shells generally cannot do the proper globbing for this program, it is recommended that user defines a shell alias or function to turn off command shell globbing before running this program. csh example:
alias frmdir \(set noglob\; exec frmdircmd \!\*\)
See fsp_env(7) for list of used environment variables.
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Water Quality in Vancouver, Washington
Watershed: Lake River – Frontal Columbia River
What is the water quality like in Vancouver, WA?
Let’s dive deeper into what’s in Vancouver water.
What’s in Vancouver water?
Here are the top 5 chemical compounds in your water and what health issues they can potentially cause:
- Bromodichloromethane – Potential effect: Cancer
- Chloroform – Potential effect: Cancer
- Hexavalent Chromium – Potential effect: Cancer
- Nitrate – Potential effect: Cancer
- Total trihalomethanes – Potential effect: Cancer
These are five of the 14 contaminants analyzed by the Environmental Working Group (ewg.org).
6 of these contaminants are rated as exceeding EWG Health Guidelines.
See the What Can You Do? section below for all of the contaminants you can filter out and how to do it.
Where does Vancouver’s water come from?
Vancouver’s water comes from the Lake River – Frontal Columbia River watershed.
There are no EPA assessed water sources in the Lake River – Frontal Columbia River watershed.
Ideally, a water source would be Known, Assessed, and rated in Good condition.
Whether a water source is in Impaired or Good condition refers to the quality of these uses:
- Drinking Water
- Aquatic Life
- Fish and Shellfish Consumption
Learn more from How’s My Waterway
See below for what you can do to improve Vancouver’s water.
Conclusion – What Can You Do?
Information about water quality can be surprising.
But there’s no reason to lose hope. There are things you can do in your household as well as things you can do at a community level.
In Your Household:
- Use Berkey filters with activated carbon to filter out 10 of the 14 contaminants in your drinking water.
- To filter out 11 of the 14 contaminants, consider a Reverse Osmosis water filtration system for your house.
- These are more expensive than pitchers to purchase, but can be more effective.
- They have the benefit of filtering out heavy hitters like:
- 1,4-Dioxane – “Exposure may cause damage to the central nervous system, liver and kidneys.”
- Bromodichloromethane – health risks in drinking water
- Chloroform – side effects
- Dichloroacetic acid
- Haloacetic acids – chlorination byproduct*
- Hexavalent chromium – health effects
- Total trihalomethanes – byproduct of chlorination*
*Chlorination is an effective method of disinfecting/treating drinking water. You can then use a water filter to reduce the effects of chlorination byproducts to get the safest, cleanest water possible.
In Your Community:
Contact your local government officials and put pressure on them to invest in cleaner waterways and upgraded city water filtration and treatment.
Go to: https://www.cityofvancouver.us/ to find contact information for your local officials.
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.BME File Extension
What is a BME file?
Song file used by BeatMania, a rhythm video game that uses a DJ interface as the controller; similar to a .BMS file, but designed for BeatMania controllers with 7 keys rather than 5 keys.
BME files are saved in a text format and are referenced during the playback of song. They contain the song title, artist name, genre, BPM, number of players, note positions, references to sound effect files, and other information.
Like BMS files, BME files are native to BeatMania, a console-based video game. However, they can be opened on a PC with StepMania.
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While the ideal situation would be to take your pet and all that you love with you wherever you go. Sometimes this is just not possible and your beloved pet has to be left behind for a period of time. We understand the difficulty that can be when your pet is in Phoenix or Gilbert area and you are in another state or city. Anasazi Animal Clinic want to be your local pet clinic that helps you work through the best ways to board your pet and prepare them for that process. We know how hard it can be, but let us not only help with all the pet health needs, but also their emotional health.
Whether we want this to be true or not, life transitions. All the time. Whether it is for the good or the bad, it changes nonetheless. Circumstances can be exciting for job promotions, moving to a better home, family coming into town, or vacations. Those are all amazing and exciting things, but still changes. Unfortunately there are also unhappy circumstances that arise such as relationships ending, losing jobs, or change of a roommate. All circumstances can cause stress, whether good or bad, and everyone in the household can feel it, including your pet. It is wise to consider how stress may affect your pet and what you can do to help them if possible. Boarding them for a time during massive transition or vacationing may be best for them.
Tips to Ease Boarding Stress
Creating a safe place for your beloved pet, no matter what life circumstances are happening can be helpful. It will ease your mind to know they are well taken care of, and give you one less thing to worry about. Here are some tips to help lessen the stress for your pet during boarding:
- Talk with Anasazi Animal Clinic to help with your pet boarding needs, ensure their health and shots are up to date and ensure they can handle the stress of transition.
- Make boarding reservations well in advance after you have visited and feel peaceful about having your pet stay there.
- Ensure you have your pet’s ID and collar on them.
- Make sure you send along your pet’s favorite toys or blankets with them so they have something familiar with them.
- Do not make any dietary changes for your pet during the transition so as not to give them an upset stomach.
- Give your pet extra love when you see them so they know everything is ok.
There are several tips to help prepare your pet for boarding and for a time they can have some fun while you are figuring out transition or vacationing yourself. It is good to be aware that animals can feel the stress in transition as well.
Anasazi Animal Clinic knows the difficulties and excitement around boarding your pet during vacations or life transitions. We are here to help make it a smooth easy transition as much as possible.
Images used under creative commons license – commercial use (7//2017) Crystal Rolfe (Flickr)
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1. Guard against lost: Dial the regulation and control button of the receiver to maximum reception range, dial the power swithch to "anti-lost N-ON", the cue tone "tick" of staring up will be sent out, subsequently the receiver will send out the cue tone"tick.....tick...." of waiting studying, now dial the sender supply switch to ON, and then the signal light of the sender will flicker and proceed to send signal, after the receiver receives signals from the sender, it will send out two cue tones"tick....tick..." to indicate successful study, and the signa light flickers to indicate successful studying of code.
Note: if the receiver boots and sends out cue tones "tick....tick..." to indicate successful study(while now the sender exists in closedown state), please check whether there is any other sender in use,
Afer the sender starts up, if the receiver still sends out the cue tone "tick....tick..."of waiting for the study, in this case it indicates the receiver hasn't receive signals from the sender.
Please check whether you dial the regulation and control button to correct direction, whether the sender is in normal operation!
2. After successful study of the code, push the regulation and control button of distance to set the desirable distance of the protected object, generally the distance of articles such as luggage and wallets is set about 3 meters, the distance of kids or pets is relatively farther, please set according to your own desire.
3. when the protected object walk out of the setting distance, the receiver alarms with one warning cue tone of the product, products with vibrating mark will vibrate as well as alarms.
4. Searching function Dial power switch to "search S-ON", then the receiver will send out cue tone "tick....tick..." of waiting for study, When the receiver receives the signals from sender, it sends out the cue tones "tick..." to indicate approaching and vibrates (products with vibration function), it is convenient to find the protected object, if you walk out of the reception range, the receiver signal light will be on but no warning tone.
5. The sender should be put on the protected object, the receiver should be carried be carried with yourself or the hots.
Anti lost product HM-L01-002 protect your treasure, cell phone, wallet, kids, pets, keys
- Product Code: HM-L01-002
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Children and their families are at the center of all we do.
PLEASE NOTE: Because the health and safety of our patients, families, visitors and staff is of utmost importance to us and to prevent the spread of the virus causing COVID19 illness, new visitation restrictions are now in effect.
Learn about the new policy
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
225 E. Chicago Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60611
Research at Lurie Children’s is conducted through Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute. We focus on improving child health, transforming pediatric medicine and ensuring healthier futures.
Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute has moved onto the campus of its medical partners creating the promise of greater impact for pediatric research
⚠ COVID-19 INFORMATION: Resources, Vaccine Information
We take specialized and evidence-based approaches to diagnosing and treating children’s conditions requiring surgery. The following is a list of conditions we treat and procedures we perform.
A congenital defect in a baby's abdominal wall that allows the infant's intestines to protrude into the amniotic sac, causing them to cease their normal movement.
During fetal development, a sac surrounding an infant's normally descending sexual organs does not close, allowing the intestine to bulge through the opening, or fluid build-up.
A congenital defect in which a part of the intestines fails to form properly, resulting in an obstruction or blockage.
A congenital defect of the abdominal wall allowing some abdominal organs to protrude through it. A translucent membrane or sac covers the protruding organs.
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* The best stories are the ones you find, not the ones assigned to you. If you can keep yourself busy doing your own story ideas, editors won’t have to assign you stories. …
* … and if you get assigned a story, don’t leave the editor’s desk until you know exactly what she wants. And if the story changes during your reporting, tell the editor.
* If you think you are working hard, you probably aren’t. You’ll know true hard work only when you cover your first major news event, such as a tornado, hurricane, school shooting, 9/11.
* That tragic day will come, so prepare for it.
* Use all the tools in your tool kit: video, audio, text, blogging, social media and whatever new technology that comes along. But remember, those tools are useful only if you have a story worth telling.
* If you aren’t getting the attention you think you deserve, ask a colleague or an editor to critique your work. Don’t be offended if the criticism is pointed. That’s how you learn.
* Find a mentor. Editor’s Desk – Journal Star – Peoria, IL
Episcopal bishop on President Trump: ‘Everything he has said and done is to inflame violen...
Witness Accounts in Midtown Hammer Attack Show the Power of False Memory
KTVU Buries News of Asiana Airlines Lawsuit over Fake Pilot Names
How Humans Respond to Robots
Results of the 18th Annual Interactive Fiction Competition
My Review of the Charlottesville Tryout of "A Few Good Men" 30 Years Ago
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At their annual meeting March 22, Vernon Electric Cooperative announced that they will be building the state’s first community solar project.
“It is very encouraging that the first community solar project in our state is being built in western Wisconsin,” said state Sen. Jennifer Shilling (D-La Crosse). “Our strong entrepreneurial spirit and abundance of natural resources has propelled our region to the forefront of homegrown renewable energy production. Renewable energy projects like wind and solar not only improve the health and sustainability of our communities, but these energy projects have the added benefit of creating local jobs and boosting our regional economy.”
In partnership with the Clean Energy Collective, a national community solar developer, the Vernon Electric Cooperative plans to host a 305 kW community solar array adjacent to a 520 kW solar array being built simultaneously by Dairyland Power. It is expected that a total of 825 kW of solar capacity will be up and running by early summer. Through the Clean Energy Collective model, any member in Vernon Electric Cooperative’s service territory can purchase panels from the shared farm and the energy generated will be credited to the individual or business’s monthly utility bills.
To learn more, individuals can visit the Vernon Electric Cooperative website at: www.vernonelectric.org.
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Under new food traceability regulations, it has been officially announced in Taiwan that, for the first time, if eggs are produced in conventional cages, this system of production must be disclosed on the packaging.
Under the new regulations, a letter of the alphabet denoting the housing system the egg was laid in will be stamped on eggshell exteriors as part of a 2-line traceability code. Taiwan’s labelling regulations already require free-range, barn, and enriched cage eggs to label the housing system on their packaging. However, eggs from conventional cages have, until now, been exempt from such labelling requirements.
These new measures will initially apply to all washed eggs sold by convenience stores, supermarkets, hypermarkets, warehouse retailers, e-commerce platforms and other channels before expanding to cover all eggs.
Laying hen welfare guidelines upgraded in Taiwan
Taiwan has revised its official guidelines for laying hen welfare for the first time since they were introduced in 2015, delivering significant welfare improvements for laying hens raised in free-range, barn, or enriched systems. Read more…
“The new stamping regulations are a win for consumers and will make it easier for shoppers to confirm that the eggs they are buying are truly cage-free,” said Yu-Min Chen, deputy CE of the Environment & Animal Society of Taiwan (EAST), adding, “We congratulate the government on empowering consumers to make conscious purchasing positions and increasing transparency about where our food comes from.”
From 1 January 2022, consumers will be able to identify the housing system by looking at the final digit of the traceability code according to the following:
– O: Organic
– F: Free-range
– B: Barn farms that allow hens to engage in natural behaviours like nesting, dust bathing, and perching.
– C: Conventional cage
– E: Enriched cage
Taiwan is following the footsteps of South Korea and the EU, which both include housing systems in their eggshell stamping requirements.
The move is the latest in a series of measures by Taiwan’s government that point to an increasingly cage-free future, including strengthening laying hen welfare regulations, reducing the interest rate for low-interest government loans, and launching a policy evaluation to explore the impact of phasing out conventional battery cages.
The stamping scheme was first trialled in school lunches from September 2019. In addition to the housing system, the traceability code will also feature the identification numbers of farm and egg washing facilities, as well as the date of packing.
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During the early years of my childhood we had no radio or TV or movies. To celebrate the town fiesta, which was held on Washington’s Birthday, February 20th, the townsfolk of the eastside area of Bangued (TAGADAYDAYA) organized a colorful, action-packed show called MORO MORO (ISLAM-ISLAM).
It is a program that lasted a week, every night of which the people, especially young kids like me, enjoyed very much. The show featured the constant war between the Christians and the Moslems called MORO in the Philippines.
A script writer of the show was the late grandpa of a Fina family called Anckuan BA (Juengay) because he spoke and acted like a woman (bakla).
The rehearsal for the program held at night lasted for a month. It was held near our house in a vacant lot close to Pat’s house. We did not miss the rehearsals, which were often very funny and amusing for new actors being trained to act and speak like officers, soldiers, kings, queens, princes, and princesses, and the fully applauded BOLBOL LAGOO, or clown!
Rich people in the province provided the colorful costumes of the actors and actresses, donating money for musicians, lights, and decorations. The rich families of Abra were the VALERA families, PAREDES families, BAÑES families, Purugganan families, Villamos families, Pe Benito families, Borbon families, Banla families, and Benedito families.
Bleachers made of bamboo were erected in the plaza around the Kioske. Men, women, and children attended the show up to midnight.
Whenever my brother and I wanted to join our father and mother in the crowd, we just waited for the loud, familiar cough of Father, EHEM! EHEM!, booming out from the noise of the place. Then we could easily locate the place where he and Mother were watching the show.
Most of the participants were the young men and women of the East, including the old folks who acted as kings and emperors, queens and empresses. It was a great honor to be a part of the show.
When Jojo became Miss Red Feather Philippines in 1970, two original Princesses who became Catholic nuns, Mg. Ipang and Mg. Jacios Bayaboa, relatives of ours, visited us in Manila after their vacation in Bangued. They made this remark: MAKITAM, TAGA DAYDAYA LAENG TI CANAYON NGA MANGITANTAN-0C TI ABRA. (“You are, always the eastern people are, the ones who bring pride to Abra), recalling the days when they were the PRINCESA and MORA characters of our moro moro.
They were our Catholic teachers in Catechism during summer vacations. Yet when I showed them the part of the Bible which says that effeminates can’t enter the kingdom of heaven, they were greatly surprised and confessed they never realized that, which shows their ignorance about the Bible.
It was only the priests who owned or could read a Bible then, up to my graduation from high school in 1935. I only found out in 1942 when I read a Bible as a Prisoner of War in Capas Concentration Camp that Proverbs were a part of the Bible.
I used to clip verses of Proverbs from a HINIGAYNON newsletter thrown into the waste basket, without being read, by Gen. Pandino Santos, and posted the clippings on the pages of a notebook. That was ‘way back in 1936 when I was a Private, P.C.
Going back to Moro-Moro show, it always ended with the victory of Christians over Moslems by means of a miracle; either by an angel, or a superman, or with lions and tigers helping the Christians defeat the arrogant, aggressive, proud Moros.
The most exciting part of the show was when the two forces fought each other with swords and spears. We would be cheering the Christians as they gradually overcame the initially more powerful moros.
That part was called IMBAJADA or invasion by the moros of a Christian country, as Espania by moros from Turkia.
Everybody was observing as the fighting went on with flashing swords and spears.
I noticed the coughing of my father, EHEM, EHEM, more often as the excitement heightened!
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Chennai Egmore, formerly known as Madras Egmore, also known as Chennai Elumbur (station code: MS), is a railway station in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Situated in the neighborhood of Egmore, it is one of the four intercity railway terminals in the city; the other three are Chennai Central railway station, Tambaram railway station and Chennai Beach railway station. The station was built in 1906–1908 as the terminus of the South Indian Railway Company. The building built in Gothic style is one of the prominent landmarks of Chennai. The main entrance to the station is situated on Gandhi-Irwin Road and the rear entrance on Poonamallee High Road.
|Indian Railways and Chennai Suburban Railway station|
|Other names||Madras Egmore / Madras Elumbur|
|Location||Gandhi-Irwin Road, Egmore, Chennai|
|Owned by||Ministry of Railways, Indian Railways|
|Structure type||Standard on-ground station|
|Zone(s)||Southern Railway zone|
|Previous names||South Indian Railway|
|3,00,000 per day|
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400 suburban trains/day
50 DEMU services/day
The station was apparently constructed from 8679 on land purchased from Pulney Andy. The building is built in the Gothic style of architecture with imposing domes and corridors. It is one of the prominent landmarks of the city of Chennai. The recently opened[when?] northern entrance to this railway station is on the arterial Poonamallee High Road in Chennai city.
History says that the station was actually a fort, called the Egmore Redoubt, similar to Leith Castle, which is a part of Santhome. It is said that the station came up in a place that once used to store ammunition for the British.
The station building was constructed on a 2.5 acres (1.0 ha) land, for which 1.8 acres (0.73 ha) was acquired from S. Pulney Andy, an English physician, who, in his letter to the 'Collector of Madras,' initially refused to sell his property owing to the difficulty with which he had purchased and developed the property. However, the South Indian Railway (SIR) Company, which was then operating train services to the south, persuaded him to sell the land, for which Andy claimed ₹1 lakh (US$1,300) as compensation. After acquiring the land, the SIR invited Henry Irwin, CIE (chief engineer), who did much of latter day Indo-Saracenic in Madras, and E. C. Bird, company architect, to design a building to suit the traffic need. After several alterations in the plan, the construction work began in September 1905 and was completed in 1908. It was constructed by contractor T. Samynada Pillai of thirunageswaram near kumbakonnam at a cost of ₹17 lakh (US$21,000). The station was officially opened on 11 June 1908.
There was initially a demand that the station be named after Robert Clive, which was, however, strongly opposed by the public as they wanted to name it Egmore. When the station was opened there was no electricity connection and a generator was used. The station became the major metre-gauge terminal for Chennai after the formation of Southern Railway in 1951 and served as the gateway to the southern Tamil Nadu, chiefly due to its acting as a connecting point for passengers from the south to the Chennai Central for boarding north-, west- and east-bound trains. Irwin and Bird worked on the design of the building, which was sympathetically added to in the 1930s and 1980s. In the 1990s it was converted into a major broad gauge terminal, a role in which it became operational in 1998.
For some time it had been felt that the traffic to be handled in 'Madras' had outgrown the accommodation provided for it at the Egmore station and that something better was required. The old-fashioned, cramped station had done duty for many years as terminus for the South Indian Railway. Hence the move to construct a new station building for Madras.
SIR also claimed during the inauguration of the new building that it had given Madras a building to be proud of, "whose covered platform area is greater than that of Charing Cross Station in London."
The signal cabin at the station was opened in 1935, when the suburban line between Madras Beach and Tambaram was electrified. The signalling of the station is controlled by a Siemens all-electric power frame of 1935.
A new suburban station building was opened in November 2004 when the Tambaram–Beach broad-gauge section became fully operational. With increasing passenger traffic, the entrance on the Gandhi-Irwin Road eventually became insufficient. In 2004, construction of a second entry to the station on the Poonamallee High Road side began at a cost of ₹11.53 crore (US$1.4 million). In June 2006, the second entrance was opened.
Chennai Egmore station lies between two flyovers separated by a distance of about 925 m (3,035 ft), measuring 300 ft × 70 ft (91 m × 21 m) on 2.5 acres (1.0 ha) of land The station is about 750 m (2,460 ft) long and has 11 platforms. Platforms 1, 2 and 3 are on the eastern side. They are relatively short in length. They are used for short trains. Platform 4 is the main platform leading to the portico. Platforms 4, 5, 6 and 7 lie under the dome. These are used for long-distance trains. Platforms 10 and 11 are newly constructed ones that are handling broad-gauge electric multiple units (EMUs or suburban electric trains). Some platforms have escalators.
Chennai Egmore station is not a junction. This can be understood also from its name. It has one line towards Chennai Beach railway station (via Park Town and Fort), while the other is towards Tambaram railway station (via Mambalam).
The total revenue generated by the station during 2012–2013 was ₹287.3 crore (US$36 million), making it the second highest revenue-generating station of the Southern Railway, behind Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central railway station.
The station has been divided into two zones for mechanised cleaning contracts—platforms 1 to 6 fall under zone I and platforms 7 to 11 fall under zone II. In December 2012, Southern Railway awarded contract to a new agency with a 43-member team taking charge of upkeep of zone II. Contracts for cleaning Chennai Egmore station has been awarded for a period of 3 years from 2010 for a value of ₹2.05 crore (US$260,000).
Train care centreEdit
The station has a train care centre named Egmore Railway Yard(GSN Yard – Gopal Samy Nagar), where the trains arriving at the station are prepared for departure. However, the centre is soiled and grimy due to lack of maintenance.
There are 14-bedded air-conditioned dormitories and 16 retiring rooms on the first floor of the station. Three new waiting halls were added to the prepaid AC hall and second call hall. In 2019–2020, platforms 5, 7, 8, and 9 were extended to accommodate locomotives.
The station has two entrance, viz. the main southern entrance on the Gandhi–Irwin Road and the secondary northern entrance on the Poonamallee High Road. Both the entrances has MTC bus routes passing through them and have pre-paid taxi and autorickshaw counters. While the southern entrance has a bus shelter, the northern entrance has a two-storey parking lot and a bus terminus. The station is also connected to the Chennai Metro Rail Line 2, serving as an underground station.
In April 2012, the Government Railway Police (GRP) and the Railway Protection Force (RPF) together launched a helpline known as Kaakum karangal (literally meaning 'Protecting hands') in the terminus. This involved dividing the terminus into three sectors and deploying 18 police personnel for security.
The main station has CCTV cameras installed. The suburban platforms are covered by the ₹40 crore (US$5.0 million) Integrated Security Surveillance System (ISSS) project implemented in 2012. The project, implemented jointly by the Southern Railways and HCL Infosystems, includes installation of CCTV cameras that would record visuals around the clock and store the data for 30 days, with the footage transmitted and stored using an Internet Protocol system.
As the growth potential at Chennai Egmore station is limited due to space constraint, the railway is planning to originate or terminate some of the additional trains to be introduced in future at Tambaram railway station. However, the station will remain a hub of train services and there is no proposal to shift all the services to Tambaram.
In February 2013, as part of a national initiative to eliminate ballast tracks at major stations, washable aprons—ballastless tracks or tracks on a concrete bed—were laid along the entire length of track of platform 2 at the terminus.
Though several changes were made to the station, the letters "SIR" emblazoned on its bas relief crest still remains, though the middle letter 'I' was painted out a few years ago to read "SR" (meaning Southern Railway).
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Whenever residing abroad, among the best approaches to feel the tradition and language is always to produce friendships and relationships with individuals who possess resided there their whole everyday lives. Needless to say, having a connection takes the closeness and time invested together to a different degree, so that you are going to run into lots and lots of distinctions and similarities on the way.
Kate, a Brit who had been learning in Japan, experienced just this. She discovered that there have been some shocks whenever she had been dating her boyfriend that is japanese we asked her to share with you her experiences, and exactly exactly what shocked her not merely about dating, but about guys’s attitudes in Japan too.
(the next is based regarding the individual views of these interviewed.)
Assumptions about Westerners: simply because I’m Western doesn’t suggest i love PDA.
Westerners tend to be seen to become more physical and open in relationships than individuals in Japan. Nevertheless, simply because a country is viewed as “Western” doesn’t suggest it offers the exact same tradition or traditions as other Western nations. Kate notes the differences between America additionally the British as one example.
“Generally talking, individuals in britain don’t like unneeded contact that is physical. So placing your supply around somebody’s arms, or sitting extremely near them may make a Brit feel uncomfortable. If you have just known them for the days that are few they would often choose a little bit of courteous distance until such time you get acquainted with one another.”
Great britain and Japan do not really vary hugely on this time. Countless hugging and real connection with somebody you have simply met is not the norm in a choice of country. But it appears that the presumption westerners like real contact was a lot more of an issue right right right here.
Party pets: guys in Japan get crazy once they drink!
In the united kingdom you will find bars all around us, and drinking culture is obviously no tiny thing. Nevertheless the method in which males get drunk in the united kingdom plus in Japan arrived as a shock to Kate.
“Of course you will find people in the united kingdom whom drink a whole lot to get drunk. But I happened to be surprised viewing perhaps the peaceful dudes in Japan transform into complete pets at get-togethers. There were individuals passed away down in the roads, and individuals way that is singing loudly.”
Though there is a assumption that folks in Japan work tirelessly and scarcely ever take in, it is quite contrary ( at least the ingesting component). In Japan, also the quietest of males can change into celebration pets whenever drunk. In addition to that, Japan’s after-work ingesting culture means it is not only the teenagers whom head out for rowdy evenings! Nonetheless it needs to be stated, pretty much anywhere you get within the globe probably will have amount of alcohol-loving celebration pets.
First Dates: Numerous concerns! I simply desire to talk
“On very first times with Japanese guys, they frequently asked me personally lots of questions regarding my character. They asked information on where we was raised, my family that is extended my moms and dads made cash. It had been a little much. I mightn’t carry on a date that is second all that!”
You have in common bi sexual dating site although you of course want to get to know each other, in the UK a first date is a good way to make conversation and see what. Asking lot of concerns can feel similar to an interrogation or meeting, causing you to feel more stressed in the place of relaxing in to the movement.
In Japan, it really is normal to speak about your life that is personal as type of self-introduction to get to understand one another. However in this full situation it seemed a little much for Kate.
Courtesy and Manners: how come therefore men that are many from the elevator first?
How come therefore a lot of men get from the elevator first?
“Whenever we utilized a good start, i might be astonished by exactly just just exactly how men that are many down before females. When you look at the UK, men will usually allow females off first before leaving on their own.”
This 1 is interesting, because although Japanese individuals are generally speaking extremely courteous, and something individual will usually keep the elevator home open until everybody else has exited, Kate had been more amazed by your order individuals exited.
Even though it’s maybe outdated to say “ladies first”, it generally does not mean that striding out without thinking about other people could be the way that is best round it.
Too Clingy: My ex would not keep me personally alone!
Kate reveals up a shocking memory about her Japanese ex-boyfriend.
“He wouldn’t keep me personally alone, not really soon after we separated. Also I received loads of persistent messages after I went back home to the UK. “How’s the UK?” you.“ We skip” ended up being he actually hoping to get right right straight straight back together though I had already come home with me even? Or had been he exactly that bad at shifting?”
Within the UK, remaining buddies with some body once you have split up is certainly not unusual, but someone that is continually messagingWe skip you” is a no-go. Needless to say, in britain there are both women and men that do this anyhow, however the very first time Kate experienced it had been having A japanese ex.
Being employed to some other tradition is obviously hard, and that’s just heightened whenever you completely immerse your self in a relationship. A bit much although there are a few similarities, Kate found the differences.
Dating depends highly regarding the specific, and you may have some fun experiencing one another’s tradition. But, physically, there is certainly a very important factor I wish to state: do not harass your ex partner after you split up!
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Ali Motahari, the former vice-speaker of the Iranian parliament, says the results of US elections won’t impact Iran’s pursuit of its “strategic policies” and won’t change the Islamic Republic’s long-term goals, but they will definitely influence Iran’s domestic politics and certain short-term policies.
“If Donald Trump is elected, things will get more difficult [for Iran]; but if Biden wins the US elections, the atmosphere will change to some extent,” Motahari said in an interview with reformist daily newspaper Shargh.
“Of course Biden will face numerous obstacles for removal of the sanctions imposed by Trump, because Trump has put many of the US sanctions against Iran under the categories of human rights and fight against terrorism, the lifting of which would require the Congress approval. Without that, it will be impossible to remove them,” he noted.
“If Biden’s decision is to return the US to the JCPOA (2015 nuclear deal), Iran’s initial condition is the removal of all those sanctions, for which he’ll be faced with such obstacles,” Motahari noted.
However, he added, if Biden wins, there will be openings for Iran naturally and because of psychological reasons.
“If Trump is elected and he’d maintain his current policies and the problems continue to exist, the cold political atmosphere will remain in place, and people will once again show little turnout in the 2021 elections,” he said.
But with Biden’s victory, he added, the relative improvement of Iran’s economic problems will make people hopeful about their livelihood, and there will be bigger turnout in the elections.
“In case of a big turnout … hardliners will naturally fail to win the elections, and a moderate will [once again] become the president.”
Motahari said there is no problem with bilateral negotiations between Tehran and Washington on regional issues or Iran’s missile program if the latter removes all the sanctions.
“Iran’s stances on the region include the liberation of Palestine and the withdrawal of US troops from the region, and this stance will never change. Relying on such a principle, I believe there is no problem talking about issues like Syria, Iraq, and Yemen. But all these depend on the entire Establishment’s decision,” he added.
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Do working moms have to work in tech to Lean In?
Recent headlines from Silicon Valley show how tech companies are creating generous family leave policies for their employees.
In early August, streaming video provider Netflix (NFLX) said employees who are new parents of a biological or adopted child can take up to a year of unlimited leave with full pay. Days later, software maker Adobe (ADBE) doubled the amount of paid leave available to new parents to 26 weeks for new mothers and 16 weeks for primary caregivers and new parents.
Apple (AAPL) already provides up to four paid weeks pre-delivery and 14 weeks after for new mothers, while Google (GOOG) gives birth mothers 18 weeks of paid leave. Facebook (FB) has a liberal paid-leave policy of four months for all new parents, with an additional $4,000 in “baby cash.”
In her 2013 bestseller, Lean In, Facebook chief operating officer Sheryl Sandberg encouraged working mothers across the nation to “lean in” to their careers and “take a seat at the table” instead of stepping back from it.
Outside of the Valley, however, that’s not so easy to do. Caroline Fredrickson, president of the American Constitution Society for Law and Policy and author of Under the Bus: How Working Women Are Being Run Over, says only 11% of U.S. workers have any paid leave. The other 89% have unpaid leave or no leave at all. According to the UN’s International Labour Organization, of the 185 countries with available data, only two provide no cash benefits in their general provisions for maternity leave: Papua New Guinea and the U.S.
“Even among the developing countries, almost all provide some form of paid maternity leave. Honestly, you think we could do better than that,” says Frederickson. “Those are poor countries; we are a relatively wealthy one. We seem to think we have made some advances in terms of gender equity, but in reconciling work and family this is a glaring omission.”
The U.S. is the only industrialized nation with no national policy on paid maternity leave. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) from 1993 entitles birth or adoptive parents 12 weeks of leave—however, that leave is unpaid. Furthermore, the law only covers less than two-thirds of American workers due to exemptions specified in the legislation.
The Obama Administration wants to modernize the FMLA, even including a line item of $50 million to a State Paid Leave Fund in the 2015 Budget to help states establish paid leave funds for state employees. In his 2009 statement on the creation of the White House Council on Women and Girls, the President called out paid family leave as one of the areas showing “whether we are truly fulfilling the promise of our democracy for all our people.” However, no legislation has passed to support Obama’s initiative, and his last attempt was defeated by Congress in 2013.
So when will the U.S. join the rest of the industrialized world and recognize new parents need paid family leave? Fredrickson says it can’t be soon enough.
“This is an area of almost more importance than any other because it not only affects how parents can combine their families with their work, but it also has significant consequences for our nation’s future,” she explains. “A poorly educated or untended to group of children are not going to be the leaders we are looking for in the future.”
The weeks after a baby is born are challenging on so many levels. From learning to feed and care for a newborn to recovering from childbirth to managing the stress of expenses pouring in from recent hospital stays, the first 12 weeks for a new mother are a blur. This is hardly the time to take away a huge chunk of a family’s income.
But with few companies providing important tools like paid family leave for the vast majority of American women, “leaning in” remains a concept available only to the most highly paid and privileged—and those who work in tech.
The message that no paid leave sends to most working women is this: Have a baby if you want, but you will do it without pay when you do. And if you don’t like it, then good luck finding a job in Silicon Valley.
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The Energy Futures Youth Seed Fund, thanks to Prairies Economic Development Canada, was implemented to provide Albertans aged 18-30 access to low-barrier financial support for projects or initiatives that help accelerate the transition to the energy system the future requires of us.
With $50,000 in total eligible grants, our goal with this program was to support projects initiated, led, and organized by young people. Selected by our Review Committee, we are extremely proud to share the winning applications below that received funding through this program.
Energy transition is about more than just reaching net-zero emissions targets. While enabling a low-emissions future is critical, we must also consider how people from across all demographics will fit into the new systems we’re working to create.
The Government of Canada defines just transition as an approach to economic, environmental and social policy that aims to create an equitable and prosperous future for workers and communities as the world builds a low-carbon economy.
Meanwhile, the Energy Futures Lab considers a sustainable transition to be one that aligns with The Four System Conditions of a Sustainable Society.
A just and sustainable energy transition, therefore, focuses on people, economy and climate.
The Energy Futures Youth Seed Fund supported applications that met the following criteria:
Our goal is to enable an AI-powered energy future. We have developed technology that allows to extract and fairly distribute significantly more value from distributed energy resources than currently existing approaches.
As our vision of the company is taking an increasingly concrete shape, we need to rework our web presence. As a young startup, it is crucial for us to project a fitting ‘first click’ impression to potential hires, investors, clients, and other connections. With the Energy Futures Youth Seed Fund grant, the founding team (Peter, Steven, and Daniel) will draft text, refine the text with the help of a professional copywriter, redesign the website and social media to adequately present the content with a professional web designer and social media expert. The goal is to tangibly increase search engine rankings, clickthrough rate, and clarity of content.
Learn more about TREX-Ai and the team at trex-ai.ca
Our organization addresses the challenge of energy conservation by focusing on sustainable development, with an emphasis on solar energy. The team’s long term vision is to lead the community in the pursuit of sustainable technology that is efficient, innovative and inspirational. To achieve that goal, we design, build, and race practical solar cars that engage the public and encourage the growth of student leaders.
The team is an interdisciplinary group of undergraduate students from various faculties including business, engineering, and science, who work together to achieve renewable innovation. Composed of two main teams, and six sub-teams, students learn to work collaboratively and communicate effectively within our fast-paced and creative setting.
One of the main purposes of the Solar Car Team is to educate the Albertan community about the feasibility of solar powered vehicles as sustainable means of transport. We strongly believe that people will drive that change, more specifically, the generations that will come after us. Therefore, we spend resources (in terms of time and expenses) to be able to attend various events and presentations at middle schools and high schools across Alberta and also provide training and experiential learning opportunities to the upcoming workforce of our province (University students).
Check out this video for more information on what this team is up to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xow7_XdIwIc
The joint project between Expedition Air and Savick will offer sweaters made from recycled materials and each purchase will fund 500 kg to 1 tonne of carbon emissions reductions through Savick’s solar array installation for a community non-profit carbon offset project in Leduc, AB.
This project aims to address an unjust energy transition, a lack of captured carbon alternatives, and unsustainable fashion. A consumer product brand from NRG COSIA Carbon XPRIZE X-Factor Winner, Carbon Upcycling Technologies, Expedition Air produces advanced solid additives derived from greenhouse emissions and cheaply available solids for use in the consumer products industry. Savick brings expertise in the carbon offset industry and will be working directly with the The Leduc & District Food Bank Association on installing the solar arrays and monitoring the success of the project.
Consumers drive the demand for the materials that go into their products but there are few opportunities for consumers to access products manufactured with captured carbon, recycled materials, or renewable energy. This project will fund both renewable energy and carbon tech in Alberta. Savick is an offset provider and leads a project in Leduc, AB to install a solar array on The Leduc & District Food Bank Association. By providing tangible products made from captured carbon emissions, Expedition Air educates consumers while providing them an opportunity to express their buyer power.
Our NAIT Pilot Ventures project is the first stage in building out and implementing the Student Energy Ventures program, which aims to facilitate the transfer of knowledge, systems, and funding that results to 10,000 youth-led clean energy projects by 2030.
The NAIT – Student Energy Pilot project is focused on developing the first set of technical documents required to execute an on-campus solar PV Guided Ventures project, along with the execution of a real world demonstration solar project at NAIT designed and led by youth. The resulting technical & project document templates will be referenced by other young people in Canada and globally, while executing the solar PV demo project inside the campus will ensure that students get the full learning and practical experience in managing a renewable energy project.
Find out more at studentenergy.org
Our team is made up mostly of students in Grades 10-12 at Strathmore High School. Our goal is to create a community greenhouse using green energy sources, and be completely off grid.
We are proposing the construction of an Arctic Acres Geodesic Greenhouse at Strathmore High School. We envision this greenhouse as a true community greenhouse and something that would impact all members in our community. This space could be accessed by various schools and community groups and used to promote sustainable food production, sustainable energy practices, and science education. The benefit of a Geodesic Greenhouse is the ability to operate the greenhouse year round ‘off the grid’. The greenhouse would be able to be accessed in the colder months and would require no extra cost to heat during these times. We plan to provide food to the overnight shelter in Strathmore, other community organizations, as well as within our school.
Follow what they are up to at @awkwardaquaponics on YouTube and tiktok channels
Reducing your energy consumption helps save the planet. As the world’s middle class expands so does the demand for energy, if we can curtail their energy load and keep them as comfortable as possible, we will have achieved the best of both worlds. Desmond and Ciaran Morris are working to reduce the energy load that is typically associated with heating and cooling our homes.
Growing demand for air conditioners is one of the most critical blind spots in today’s energy debate. Energy demand due to air conditioning is expected to triple by 2050, reaching 6,205 TWh. With our ever-expanding middle class, we move from a global society struggling to put food on the table, to one that has income to spend on comfort. Now 6.6 billion people have access to electricity. Poorly built homes are difficult to regulate and can be too hot or cold, this will lead to significant electricity usage to combat these conditions. We have a solution to help called Heir Bedding. This device heats or cools the sliver where we spend 1/3rd of our lives for a fraction of the cost of conditioning the room and the Energy Futures Youth Seed Funding helps us develop our prototype design.
Find out more at www.facebook.com/RheaBuildingLogic/
AI Shading is striving to build a smart shade that is capable of using machine learning to choose the optimal time to open or close the shades based on the current weather conditions leading to reduction in energy expenditure for heating/cooling the indoor living space.
The main objectives of the product are to reduce energy consumption, increase room occupant comfort by facilitating good indoor lighting and to work synchronously with a group of shades to achieve a multifold effect. We have currently deployed our pilot project at SAIT green building technologies building.
AI Shading wishes to see a world where everybody gets fair access to energy at a very insignificant price. Currently, the world relies heavily on fossil fuels which are not a renewable source and contribute heavily towards global pollution. One way to reduce the reliance on these fuel sources and reducing the overall cost for energy consumption is to reduce your energy consumption at the source.
Find out more at aishading.com
Global Shapers YYC is hosting a podcast and panel session titled Energy Justified: The Just Energy Transition. The podcast will feature interviews with experts at the leading edge of their fields, who will shed a light on the value, challenges and opportunities of achieving a just energy transition in Alberta.
The energy transition is a major challenge and opportunity facing Albertans. With 20 global leaders vowing at COP26 to end funding fossil fuel projects abroad, the momentum for the transition is growing. Alberta can harness this challenge as an opportunity to be at the forefront of a just energy transition, one where all can benefit and no one is left behind. This initiative looks to raise awareness among youth about the opportunities for change in Alberta.
With the grant from the Energy Futures Youth Seed Fund, the podcast will serve as an opportunity to shed light on the progressive work being done in Alberta, and to ensure that Alberta remains a leader on the international energy stage. By raising awareness of the just energy transition, we hope to help shape this perspective in the young progressive thinkers and future policy-makers of our province.
Check out the podcast here https://www.yycshapers.org/projects-6
Poorly insulated homes require additional energy to heat and cool. Not only is this damaging to the climate, it directly contributes to Energy Poverty; an issue that afflicts 1 in 6 Albertans. Samuel is developing Climate Resilient Building Materials™ to improve the accessibility and effectiveness of green building technologies that have been traditionally limited to individuals with significant financial means.
What if tomorrow’s buildings could be a carbon sink, and not a source? To do so, Climate Resilient Building Materials is combining natural materials with modern building science. This project centers upon the processing and testing of a refined wheat straw insulation material. Project activities as a result of the Energy Futures Youth Seed Funding will include the continued development of material handling equipment, completing material testing, and demonstration of the insulation material in sample building assemblies.
This project’s website and social media is currently being created, with an expected launch at the end of March 2022. For updates, you can follow Samuel’s company, Savick, on Linkedin or its website, www.savick.ca
Many indigenous peoples’ ‘way of knowing’ is to respect and honor our land while leaving a prosperous life for our children. iDIG will be indigenous owned and indigenous operated while allowing our ‘way of knowing’ to guide our directives and goals. iDIG is in the process of creating partnerships and hiring VOG App Developers to bring the vision to life.
iDIG’s main objective is to create a solution for clean energy while increasing socio-economic security for urban and rural indigenous communities and groups. iDIG is a web based platform that allows project managers to easily connect with indigenous urban and rural communities to access available equipment rentals and transportation services. Using this platform, the customer demographic can quickly compare equipment prices and locations in conjunction to the project location. Furthermore, iDIG calculates the carbon’s saved by using local resources rather than hauling their own equipment to the project site. Through these calculations, iDIG creates a carbon savings report for project companies to upload to their personal data.
While project’s are doing everything they can to reduce their carbon footprint, projects utilizing iDIG are also bringing socio-economic wealth to rural indigenous communities. As leaders it’s a priority to leave a legacy that enriches our youth with opportunity, compassion and dedication to our environmental future; simply using the iDIG platform, we are making an impact on generations to come.
Selishia is seeking connections and support to continue to build momentum on this project. If you, or others you know are interested in connected with her, please let Kelley at email@example.com know!
Howl is an experiential learning pathway for youth. We are a non-profit educational initiative designed with the understanding that not all pathways in life are linear. Happening May 6-15, 2022, Howl’s “Transition” Pilot Program will be a 10-day field-study adventure for 25 youth participants ages 18-25 through the Canadian Rockies and surrounding areas.
Offering an experiential learning opportunity that helps youth to create community projects and explore education and career pathways, the program will be built around the four sustainability principles and enable them to contribute to a sustainable society that focuses on people, economy and climate. The Program will be led by five of Howl’s educators.
Howl’s “Transition” Pilot program will create an experiential space for youth to build an understanding of the transitioning energy industry and its many implications in the realms of mining, agriculture, land use, Indigenous Reconciliation, economic policy, climate, reclamation, equity and community development. Youth participants will also gain an understanding of education, career, and community action pathways toward contributing to this sustainable society; building the ability to identify current gaps and create pathways to a more just society and a fulfilling role within it.
Check out the program at https://www.experiencehowl.com
Sustainability is a key part of our business at Ruth. The problem that we face not only by our company but the mass in general is that there is very little education regarding menstruation, which also means that there is very little education regarding the waste associated with menstruation. We aim to shed some light on the sustainability in the period care industry to help create a just and equitable energy transition in Alberta.
There has been such a huge shift towards making sustainability a priority not only on a consumer-level but on a much bigger scale in the government and private sectors. The Just and Sustainable Energy Transition in Alberta is already happening with companies like ours. It’s time we bring everyone together and talk optimistically about where our province is headed and how we can help alleviate some challenges that our nature is facing. Our team is on a mission to make sustainable periods easy not only for those who can afford our products but also provide access to those in need. With this project, we aim to also encourage our attendees to help us donate menstrual products to our donation partners. Through the funding that we will receive from Energy Futures Lab, we would like to match the number of pads donated by attendees to support our partner organizations. We truly believe that period products need to be more accessible for consumers and to the communities who may not be able to afford it.
Our goal is to target 100 attendees for this event and we aim to host this through a webinar. Our target date for the webinar is around Earth Day which is on April 22, 2022.
Find out more at www.getruth.ca
Our goal is to create a collective summit of young Albertan voices, who use varying artistic practices to mobilize different perspectives. By sharing our differences, this project uses a peer-driven approach that is co-design and co-created through the art of storytelling.
A youth-driven one-day event for any and all Albertans taking place in Edmonton (and live streamed on zoom) on June 26th, 2022, the symposium will feature artists from different disciplines who will present or perform their work exploring the theme of what a “Just and Sustainable Energy Transition in Alberta”. This will be followed by a panel discussion, then a Q&A and a voluntary audience-engagement activity involving the creation of a real-time word cloud and “visioning map”. These take-home resources will be distributed to participants after the symposium along with a post-event follow-up survey.
Whether it be a movie, podcast, play, or painting, art has the power to make people care about issues such as sustainability, that can otherwise feel confusing or overwhelming. Platforms to amplify the voices and work of artists and cultural workers who are tackling these issues will help shift public consciousness and bring equity into climate-related conversations by addressing issues on an accessible, intuitive, emotional level.
To advance clean energy initiatives at the University of Calgary, the Emerging Leaders for Clean Energy (ELCE) club is planning to build an outdoor solar charging hub on campus. The charging hub will allow individuals to sit in the hub while charging their personal devices outdoors.
ELCE UCalgary is looking to expand its positive impact and implement accessible clean energy options for students at the University of Calgary and in the community. The Outdoor Solar Charging Hub project aims to display the viability of small-scale off-grid solar energy on campus. This project also aims to educate the general student population about solar energy and its feasibility as an energy source. The hub is designed by the ELCE club members who will also manage the construction of the structure on campus in consultation with the project stakeholders. With increased energy literacy and hands-on experience relating to solar energy, more students will be supportive of future projects and developments in solar power which will further contribute to a just and sustainable energy transition in Alberta.
Follow and find out more at www.facebook.com/elceucalgary/
By leveraging the proven technology of anaerobic digestion, we will deploy a prototype ranch-scale Stirred Tank Reactor (STR) capable of producing sufficient methane on a continuous basis to heat a barn, shop, or residential home.
Our project helps achieve people reducing their own carbon footprint while reducing emissions and waste products at the source by creating a solution where all people can feel empowered and successful in doing this for themselves. Albertans will be familiar with the odour of sulfurous compounds emanating from farmers’ fields at certain times of the year. These smells are an indicator of the methanogenic process taking place in the open air and dispersing the harmful gasses directly to the atmosphere. Our project would seek to provide a sustainable and profitable use for the manure waste produced by cattle ranching while simultaneously capturing the methane emissions and converting them into a useful energy product.
This grant will be used to fund the establishment of the business entity and website, and to partially offset the cost of materials and tools used to develop and install a single prototype STR on the property of a participating rancher. Beyond the scope of this grant, we hope to produce a retail model of this reactor for sale to first ranchers, then others who deal with large quantities of biological waste products.
Please reach out to Kelley at firstname.lastname@example.org if you can offer support or assistance for this project.
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IN REVERSE CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER… starting with our most recent show
ANNUAL GREEN MUSIC FESTIVAL 2013 Alex spins up 14 of the best enviro songs for the year. Everything from anti-fracking songs to climate music, radiation, etc. Meant for musical activism and enjoyment! Radio Ecoshock 131225 1 hour in CD Quality or Lo-Fi Show blog with playlist here.
WHY IS THE WEATHER SO CRAZY? Climate scientist Paul Beckwith explains weather distortion & spurt of Arctic methane. NOAA’s Dr. Richard Feely on threat of ocean acidification. Radio Ecoshock 131218 1 hour in CD Quality or Lo-Fi. Show blog with all links here.
UGLY TIMES FOR UGLY MINES Alex on crazy plan to dump all Fukushima radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean. Then correspondent Gerri Williams interviews enviro laywer Paula Maccabee from waterlegacy.org about proposed Polymet mine in N. Minnesota. Plus Bill Carter, author of “Boom, Bust Boom” on damaging mines around the world. Radio Ecoshock 131211 1 hour in CD Quality or Lo-Fi. Show blog here.
YOU HAVE NOT BEEN TOLD THE TRUTH ABOUT GLOBAL WARMING Official figures greatly underestimate global heating. Robert Way explains groundbreaking new paper. The EPA likewise low-balled methane emissions in the U.S. by half. Harvard’s Scot Miller on new science. UK photojournalist Robert Leslie on “Stormbelt” – the decline of the southern states. Radio Ecoshock 131204 1 hour in CD Quality or Lo-Fi. Show blog with all links here.
COOL SOLUTIONS FOR A HOT PLANET It’s a quick one-two punch this week. Later we’ll hear from the and only Albert Bates on the wonder of biochar and how it might save the world climate. But first, an Australian expert, Dr. Elizabeth Hanna explains how humans die off in a hotter world. Radio Ecoshock 131127 1 hour in CD Quality 56 MB or Lo-Fi 14 MB Show blog with all the links here.
DIRTY ACTIVISM What happens when millions of urban Americans decide to grow food? Soil activist Nance Klehm on “dirty activism” – reclaiming a city waste stream to make new gardens. Why is it illegal? Plus: Fukushima update from Alex & stimulating new green music. Radio Ecoshock 131120 1 hour in CD Quality 56 MB or Lo-Fi 14 MB Show blog with all the links here.
SHOPPING THE PLANET TO DEATH A Growthbusters producer Dave Gardner on municipal growth ponzi schemes. Plus hot green “sermon” on direct action vs consumer stupor by Reverend Billy Talen of the Church of Stop Shopping. Radio Ecoshock 131113 1 hour in CD Quality 56 MB or Lo-Fi 14 MB Show blog with all the links here.
DESPERATELY SEEKING SOLUTIONS A medley of ways. From New Zealand, green alternative economy with Laurence Boomert. Dr. Sharon Gourdji, U of Fla. on crops & climate. Josh Fox (Gasland) riff on fracking. Pacific growing expert Lorene Edwards Forkner. Radio Ecoshock 131030 1 hour in CD Quality 56 MB or Lo-Fi 14 MB Show blog with all the links here.
CLIMATE CATASTROPHE PAST AND FUTURE Dr. Peter Ward, author of 14 books, on 4 past extinctions from global warming. Dr. Morgan Schaller of Rutgers on sudden heating 55 million years ago: Earth warmed 5 degrees C. in 13 years. Could it happen again? Plus Stephanie Goodwin of Greenpeace, “Arctic 30” protesters held for months in a Russian prison. Radio Ecoshock 131023 1 hour in CD Quality 56 MB or Lo-Fi 14 MB Show blog with all the links here.
I HAVE A CONFESSION TO MAKE Emerging threats analyst and author Robert Marston Fanney on new frontiers of climate change. Dr. Alex Rogers of Oxford: State of the Oceans 2013.131016 1 hour in CD Quality 56 MB or Lo-Fi 14 MB Show blog with all the links here. Popular program, heavily downloaded.
CARRY ON THROUGH THE CRASH Economy and energy blogger Nicole Foss from The Automatic Earth; J.B. MacKinnon co-author of the 100-Mile diet: what nature was, is now, and will be. South Dakota youth organizer Jenna Grey Eagle looks for a Power Shift. Radio Ecoshock 131009 1 hour in CD Quality 56 MB or Lo-Fi 14 MB Show blog with all the links here.
POWER DOWN OR POWER SHIFT Energy guru Richard Heinberg on his new book “Snake oil, How Fracking’s False Promise of Plenty Imperils Our Future.” Plus Powershift 2013 youth activists Adam Hall from coal country, and DC’s Brian Menifee on Ecojustice. Radio Ecoshock 131002 1 hour in CD Quality 56 MB or Lo-Fi 14 MB Show blog with all the links here.
COLORADO FLOODS & CLIMATE COLLAPSE The biggest climate-driven extreme weather event since Katrina – Boulder’s Carolyn Baker reports on fracking leaks, climate, economic hit. Plus Calif. songwriter Dan Imhoff on new album “Agraria”. Radio Ecoshock 130925 1 hour in CD Quality 56 MB or Lo-Fi 14 MB
CAN WE ESCAPE? From U of Arizona, Gary Nabhan growing in hotter, drier times. Ecoshock D.C. correspondent Gerri Williams on getting out of town. From Boulder, Carolyn Baker on the flash floods. Radio Ecoshock 130918 1 hour in CD Quality 56 MB or Lo-Fi 14 MB Show blog with all the links here.
CLIMATE & FUKUSHIMA: WHERE ARE WE NOW? Radio Ecoshock returns. Analysis of climate by Paul Beckwith, U of Ottawa. Arnie Gundersen updates Fukushima leaks and radioactive plume in the Pacific. Radio Ecoshock 130911 1 hour in CD Quality 56 MB or Lo-Fi 14 MB Show blog with all the links here.
GLOBAL HEAT EMERGENCY. Special podcast only (not broadcast on radio). Record heat is encircling the Northern Hemisphere, from Japan through North America to Europe. The long climate emergency begins now. Details on thousands dying, in this special appeal by Alex Smith to friends and supporters of the program, issued July 19, 2013. 20 minutes in CD quality. Blog with links here.
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RISING HEAT RISING SEAS State of climate science notes (Richard Alley); feature on rising seas – Francesca Rheannon of “Writer’s Voice” interviews Brian Fagan, author of “The Attacking Ocean.” Plus Alison Martin from the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy on endangered farm animals. Radio Ecoshock 130717 1 hour in CD Quality or Lo-Fi. More links in show blog here.
IN THESE LATTER DAYS Leave fossil fuels in the ground or roast. But how? Carbon expert Mike Berners-Lee interviewed on his new book “The Burning Question. We Can’t Burn Half the World’s Oil, Coal and Gas. So How Do We Quit? Guest host Greg Moffitt of legalise-freedom.com Radio Ecoshock 130710 1 hour CD Quality (56 MB) or Lo-Fi (14 MB). More in show blog here.
PREPARING PERSONAL SOLUTIONS Are your clothes safe? Alina Bartell, owner of The Natural Clothing Company advises on fabrics, chemicals, and organic clothes. Dr. Joe Alton, MD on learning emergency medicine “when help doesn’t come”. Woody Tasch helps develop local food with “slow money“. Radio Ecoshock 130703 1 hour CD Quality or Lo-Fi. More in show blog here.
START SOMETHING TO LIVE FOR American author of Aquaponic Gardening Sylvia Bernstein on union of fish and veggies. Publisher of Mother Earth News Bryan Welch‘s optimism of doing. Canada’s oil capital shut down by climate change. Radio Ecoshock 130626 1 hour CD Quality 56 MB or Lo-Fi 14 MB Show blog here.
GROWING THE LIFE YOU WANT TO LIVE From the Mother Earth News Fair, we hear about Life on the “Farmstead.” Lisa Kivirist turning your dreams of small scale food into a living in Wisconsin. Lisa has tips for us all. Then we go solar with author & speaker Dan Chiras, plus solar electrician Brad Burkhartzmeyer– the questions you would ask are answered. Radio Ecoshock 130619 1 hour CD Quality 56 MB or Lo-Fi 14 MB Show blog here. Full 18 minute Burhartzmeyer on solar interview here.
CIVILIZATION: CHANGE IT OR LEAVE IT Can we return to the primitive? Miles Olson on personal rewilding. Asoka Bandarage on “middle way” out of collapse. Organic grow and cook w. Barbara Damrosch of Four Season Farm. Radio Ecoshock 130612 1 hour CD Quality 56 MB or Lo-Fi 14 MB Show blog here.
WILL HUMANS GO EXTINCT SOON? Investigating claims of near-term extinction for humans. Clips from Guy McPherson, John D. Cox, Dr. David Archer. Interview w. John Michael Greer. Analysis of predictions by Malcolm Light formerly with the Arctic Methane Emergency Group (AMEG). Radio Ecoshock 130605 1 hour CD Quality 56 MB or Lo-Fi 14 MB Show blog here.
WILD HUMANS (Doing Wild Things) National Geographic reporter Scott Wallace on trips to deep Amazon for his book “The Unconquered”. How oil, gold, and illegal logging chase the last uncontacted tribes. Plus reports on Canadian Boreal failure (Nicole Rycroft of Canopy), serial climate hacker Russ George, and shaping Nature in the city. Radio Ecoshock 130529 1 hour in CD Quality 56 MB or Lo-Fi 14 MB Show blog here.
WHO WILL CONTROL THE CLIMATE OF THE WORLD? Australian author Clive Hamilton on geoengineering & his new book “Earthmasters“. Plots by big oil, Bill Gates & nuke scientists. Shocking new science shows Arctic could melt at current carbon levels. Plus world-wide growth of bike sharing with Janet Larsen of Earth-Policy Institute. Radio Ecoshock 130522 1 hour CD Quality 56 MB or Lo-Fi 14 MB Show blog here.
UNBURNABLE: RISKY FOSSIL FUEL INVESTMENTS VS. CLIMATE CRISIS. Two new reports say climate change could cause the next financial crisis? From London, Bob Ward, LSE lead author of “Unburnable: Carbon 2013: Wasted capital and stranded assets.” From Australia’s Climate Institute, John Connor on coal’s risky future. Plus Nancy LaPlaca: why does Arizona burn so much coal? Radio Ecoshock 130515 1 hour CD Quality 56 MB or Lo-Fi 14 MB Show blog here.
FRACKING: SACRIFICE ZONES OF THE AMERICAN WEST Four voices from the Bakken shale lands. Polluting oil & gas extraction impacts in Colorado, Wyoming, Montana & North Dakota. The dark side of the fracking boom. Radio Ecoshock 130508 CD Quality 56 MB or Lo-Fi 14 MB Show blog here.
THE NEW AGE OF SUPER FIRES Silviculturalist John Betts explains strange unstoppable forest fires. Then Nicole Rycroft, Exec Dir of enviro group “Canopy”. Why they quit talks with industry, as logging ravages the Canadian Boreal forest. Plus MD Donald B. Louria says loss of faith in the future can kill. Radio Ecoshock 130501 CD Quality 56 MB or Lo-Fi 14 MB Show blog here. Youtube video of Betts interview here, or Rycroft here.
BURYING THE FUTURE: TAR SANDS, PIPELINES & MELTING ARCTIC Canadian scientist Paul Beckwith explains how the Arctic warming emergency is changing your weather. But first, the story of an anti-pipeline media warrior, John Bolenbaugh in his own words. The leaks, scandals and deaths behind Tar Sands pipelines. Radio Ecoshock 130424 1 hour. CD Quality 56 MB or Lo-Fi 14 MB Show blog here.
COPING: CLIMATE ANXIETY. PREPARING: FOOD DEHYDRATION How to cope with climate despair. UK psychotherapist & co-founder of Carbon Conversations, Rosemary Randall. Then a practical alternative to industrial food: learn to dehydrate in season with traditional cooking expert Wardeh Harmon. Radio Ecoshock 130417 1 hour CD Quality 56 MB or Lo-Fi 14 MB Show blog here.
GREEN SEAS, GOOD FOOD, BAD NUMBERS. Serial climate hacker Russ George’s office raided. Nick Saul takes food banks to a whole new level – feeding citizens during tough times. UC Berkeley political scientist Dr. Martha Campbell – how economists & women’s advocates helped enable the next population explosion. Radio Ecoshock 130410 1 hour. CD Quality 56 MB or Lo-Fi 14 MB Show blog here.
GREEN MEDLEY: CLIMATE, POPULATION, OFF-GRID American scientist Virginia Burkett: violent weather could damage the fossil fuel infrastructure we currently count on. Activist Dave Foreman speaks out: human overpopulation versus the wild. Sheri Koones on her book “Prefabulous & Almost Off the Grid”. Radio Ecoshock 130403 1 hour CD Quality 56 MB or Lo-Fi 14 MB Show blog here.
FROM GROWING GREENS TO FUKUSHIMA Expert urban gardening tips from John Kohler, host of popular “Growing Your Greens” channel on You tube. Then speech by Dr. Helen Caldicott March 12, 2013 on medical and ecological consequences of the Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan. Radio Ecoshock 130327 1 hour CD Quality 56 MB or Lo-Fi 14 MB Show blog here.
DANGEROUS MYTHS OF FUKUSHIMA It isn’t over. Danger to women, children, wildlife. Selections from symposium “The Medical and Ecological Consequences of the Fukushima Nuclear Accident” New York March 11-12 by Helen Caldicott Foundation & Physicians for Social Responsibility. Radio Ecoshock 130320 1 hour CD Quality 56 MB or Lo-Fi 14 MB
CITIZENS LOBBY WITH LIFE ON THE BRINK As emissions hit new record, Citizens Climate Lobby Exec. Dir. Mark Reynolds teaches people to lobby the government for sane policy, like Hansen’s “Tax and Dividend”. Philip Cafaro on new book “Life on the Brink: Environmentalists Confront Overpopulation.” Radio Ecoshock 130313 1 hour CD Quality 56 MB or Lo-Fi 14 MB Show blog here.
SPECIAL NEWS BRIEFING: POISONED FLAG Two U.S. sailors tell their stories of being poisoned with radioactivity aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan during the Fukushima nuclear accident in Japan. From NYC conference March 11, 2013 “The Medical and Ecological Consequences of the Fukushima Nuclear Accident” by Helen Caldicott Foundation and Physicians for Social Responsiblity. Podcast only. Press briefing 28 minutes in CD Quality or Lo-Fi.
GROWING INDOORS UNDER LIGHTS From herbs to food under new high tech, low-energy lighting. Inventor Philip Be’er (interview 34 min). We can lower emissions by growing our own. Plus small scale farmer, author & anthropologist Walter Haugen (interview 11 min). Song by Australian band Pagan Love Cult. Radio Ecoshock 130306 1 hour CD Quality 56 MB or Lo-Fi 14 MB Blog here.
HOW WILL WE POWER THE FUTURE? In-depth interview with Nobel Laureate Robert B. Laughlin on his book “Powering the Future: How We Will Eventually Solve the Energy Crisis and Fuel the Civilization of Tomorrow.” Dr. Rose M. Cory‘s new science on positive feedback loop discovered in the melting Arctic. Plus song “No Such Thing As Waste” by Australia’s Formidable Vegetable Sound System. Radio Ecoshock 130227 CD Quality 56 MB or Lo-Fi 14 MB Blog here.
SURVIVOR SOUL FOOD African American culinary historian Michael W. Twitty interviewed by Gerri Williams on black crops, climate change, & safe seeds. K. Rashid Nuri from Truly Living Well urban farm in Atlanta, Georgia. Music by Mavis Staples (“Down in Mississippi”) & Memphis Gold (“Mississippi Flatlands”). Radio Ecoshock 1 hour 130220 CD Quality 56 MB or Lo-Fi 14 MB Show blog here.
LIVING ON THE EDGE Dr. Thomas Lovejoy, is the father of “biodiversity”.visits Radio Ecoshock. Then science vs. spirituality with Dr. Carolyn Baker She says: go positive in a negative world. Alex investigates why millions of people can’t come up with $500. Song “Mother Nature” by Kukulcan. Radio Ecoshock 130213 CD Quality 56 MB or Lo-Fi 14 MB show blog here.
IS THE WORLD GOING CRAZY, OR IS IT JUST ME? Journalist and scientist Andrew Freedman from Climate Central what new science is saying about freaky 2013 weather. Plus Dr. Kathy McMahon “the Peak Oil Shrink” Kathy tells us about Nicole Foss, “sucky collapse”, and a surprising turn in her own life. Radio Ecoshock 130206 CD Quality 56 MB or Lo-Fi 14 MB
A WARNING FROM THE FUTURE Scientist Dr. David Karoly says record heat & fires in Australia are a warning to the world. “The bug guy” U. of Maryland’s Dr. Michael Raupp on insects in a warming world. Steven Davis explains why climate solutions advanced just 9 years ago are no longer possible. Radio Ecoshock 130130 CD Quality 56 MB or Lo-Fi 14 MB Show blog here.
CAN WE AVOID COLLAPSE? “Population Bomb” author & Stanford University biologist Paul Ehrlich on his Royal Society Paper “Can a collapse of global civilization be avoided?” From Tasmania, forest expert Dr. David Bowman: wild fires drive more global warming. Economist John Talberth suing the U.S. Government over risky ocean oil leases in the Arctic. Three interviews from a world of trouble. Radio Ecoshock 130123 CD Quality 56 MB or Lo-Fi 14 MB Show blog here.
WHY IS THE ECONOMY SHRINKING? The spiral of climate change, peak energy, and economic crisis, with author Richard Heinberg. Fresh interview on giant new book “Energy: Overdevelopment and the Delusion of Endless Growth”. Followed by speech to Chicago Bioneers “Life After Growth: Why the Economy Is Shrinking and What to Do About It”. Radio Ecoshock 130116 1 hour. CD Quality 56 MB or Lo-Fi Show blog here. You tube video of interview with book samples Part 1 and Part 2
BURNING THE FUTURE Fires in Tasmania, typhoons in the Philippines, Mexican coal criminals – another work week for Radio Ecoshock. Environmental journalist for the Nation, Mark Hertsgaard on book “Hot: Living Through the Next Fifty Years on Earth”. Robert M. Hirsch of U.S. Geological Survey on real cause of floods. Radio Ecoshock 130109 1 hour CD Quality or Lo-Fi (14 MB) Show blog here.
DRAGGING HOPE FROM THE MESS After a look at weird weather around the world, passionate pleas from people victimized by nuke waste & plutonium. Recorded at NIRS Conference Chicago 121201. Then “Your Environmental Road Trip” film director Ben Evans on great solutions found at the grass roots. Radio Ecoshock 130102 1 hour CD Quality 56 MB or Lo-Fi Blog with playlist, sources and song notes here.
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Children Are a Gift from the Lord
I. Human life is precious to God. (Genesis 1:27)
II. Unborn babies are unique, precious human beings. (Mark 1:1-6; Luke 1:15; 26-43; Judges 13:3-7)
III. Science confirms the humanity of unborn babies
IV. Abortion contradicts God’s plans and commands. (Psalm 127:3; 139:13-14; Matthew 22:37-40; John 15:13)
V. Abortion has had terrible consequences. (Isaiah 49:1,5; Ephesians 2:10)
VI. Steps we can take.
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New York City has opened two temporary truck parking facilities in response to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak that has turned the metropolitan area into the epicenter of the pandemic.
One is located on Staten Island at the Global Container Terminal and the other in the Bronx at the Hunt’s Point Food Distribution Center. These are strategic freight hubs for the city.
Each area will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for rest periods during the day or overnight, with bathrooms, mobile lights, trash cans, and security patrol. Drivers should keep their vehicles secure, as the City is not responsible for any stolen items, according to a statement from the city government.
The opening of the parking areas is part of a broader plan to ensure city residents have access to food during the pandemic.
For any questions on these rest areas: firstname.lastname@example.org
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Paycheck financial institutions are about in to the future beneath the microscope.
Brand-new guidelines targeted at minimizing predatory lending grab impact recently, meaning pay day and vehicle subject debt organizations must be accredited because of the state and article an agenda of prices in a visible environment, very similar to the expense selection observed in ready made meals diners.
Advocates of latest regulations died by lawmakers via 2011 program state these people’re demanded as the application of supplying brief, high-interest financial loans to users offers brought numerous Texans into an interval of credit and addiction. Lawmakers seen horror stories about users getting charged percentage of interest more than their particular first financial loans.
Missing these regulations, the amount of payday loan online corporations in Tx features significantly more than doubled, from 1,279 subscribed places in 2006 to above 3,500 this season. Enemies state this market possess expand as a result of a 1997 rules designed to bring corporations versatility to help men and women heal less than perfect credit. A loophole permitted payday financial institutions to qualify, going for the freedom to work without limits on interest levels.
Although the newer law obtained impact Jan. 1, county regulators being being employed by months to wrap up the language of the formula, and businesses are undergoing coming into compliance. Eventually, financial institutions is going to be essential to expose more info their users before credit is created, like the price the deal, the actual way it comes even close to other sorts of lending products and focus rates if your fee just isn’t paid-in full.
Rob Norcross, a spokesman for the market provider association of Arizona, which symbolize the pay check and auto name loan providers, believed his own discipline embraces same day cash loans online the increased look, regardless of whether it indicates some corporations may well not qualify to be available.
“You decide people to satisfy certain specifications to operate these firms,” Norcross claimed. “creating regularity and clearness in price disclosure might be perfect for competition, that are best for clients.”
From the termination of 2011, Norcross mentioned that about 3,000 people had registered papers for certification. Some have already been sanctioned; other folks needs a few more months to process. The program rate per venue try $800, and regulators conduct criminal background checks and demand monetary reliability, including about $25,000 in net assets.
A portion of the charge spent with the say is expected to fund a financial literacy investment for people.
Buyers and faith-based communities declare payday creditors bring operate amok because of their promises of promoting hopeless Texans with fast revenue. (the two started the website Lone-star state Faith for reasonable credit to boost understanding in regards to the condition.) Amid the legislation argument when you look at the Nevada Legislature, Bishop Joe Vasquez regarding the Roman Chatolic Diocese of Austin made evident that virtually 20 percent of individuals the diocese am aiding got described using pay day and car headings money — understanding that financial obligation had been the primary reason they searched help from the church.
“If payday financial institutions weren’t earning profits from these homes to range unique pouches, maybe these people won’t require charitable and open solutions these people get,” Vasquez said within the January 2011 reading. “They are ashamed to declare the two looked for that loan without understanding the rates included. We are now worried our altruistic bucks are actually money the gains of payday loan providers without improving the bad obtain self sufficiency.”
For the present economic situation plus the lot of impoverished home buyers in Florida, the market for temporary, high-interest personal loans is not likely to drop. Craig Grey, the manager of government affair for Austin-based loan company EZCORP, believed his own organization’s divisions statewide want to collect registered as they are in the process of obliging making use of latest disclosure specifications. This includes obtaining even more exercise for employees.
This individual is aware the industry try frowned-upon for tactics lots of regard as being predatory, but he says every thing comes from use of loan — hence several Texans all parts of society find themselves fighting at some time to spend the expenses.
“currently financial products to people with riskier assets, and there’s a cost to achieve that,” they explained. “we feel the state managed to do a pretty good work in managing the financial effects among these newer regulation making use of goals belonging to the market to ensure the buyers has actually right security and supervision.”
This might be only the start of requirements for pay day and car concept finance sector in Nevada. Bee Moorhead, the executive movie director of Colorado Impact, a faith-based team concentrated on social justice problem, mentioned lawmakers did not go a 3rd charges previous appointment which would need stopped payday lenders from getting exorbitant interest rates, occasionally up to 500 per cent.
“If these people were preparing to produce a predatory loan to you previously, they are able to still start — but they’ll be more within the focus if they exercise,” she believed.
Moorhead explained the key currently is putting into action another the main licensing rules that needs people add reports to the believe that will observe their own companies.
“At the end of the biennium, we need to finish up with a much better thought of that lending this cash and under precisely what circumstance — and what occurs once they carry out — to choose if way more must be complete,” Moorhead stated.
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[LETTERS to the editor]Wrong place for English to be criticizedI must take issue with the editorial that appeared in the JoongAng Daily on Oct. 9, 2006, “Upholding Korean language.” The article contends that foreign languages, namely English, and thus foreign influence (i.e., the West) is slowly destroying the beauty and cultural relevance of both the Korean alphabet and the Korean language. This is an idea more apt for the Korea of 1906 than the Korea of 2006. Lambasting the youth for enjoying a foreign language (the same language that this very newspaper is written in and thus also helping to promote) is a farcical irony for a newspaper published in English, whose main readers are Korean.
Undoubtedly, King Sejong was a man of innovation and foresight, as his invention of the Korean alphabet proves. At the very core of his alphabet was the spirit of breaking from the norm, of embracing the new, of creation. These are the very same qualities which the youth of today implement in creating their own mode of communication. Of course, this alienates some (the old-fashioned) just as I’m sure King Sejong’s initial implementation of the new alphabet incensed some during his time.
I’ve found that many young Koreans have great reverence for King Sejong, and they fully realize that all thanks are due to him for the continued protection of Korean culture. However, they are also living in the modern world and they have taken his lesson to heart. Innovation, creation and the courage to break from the past are the very embodiment of King Sejong. King Sejong would surely have realized this, even if the editor of the JoongAng Daily doesn’t.
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Nucleotides are micro nutrients that form the foundation of the body's RNA and DNA. Nucleotides are found in some form in every cell in your body; your overall health relies on the intake of nucleotides from food.
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Please respond to the 2 discussion the discussion must be 300 words each. Scholarly sources only with in the last 5 years 2017-2022. in-text citations no direct quotes. 1-2 references.
For this week’s discussion, we will be looking at local or national response protocols that were initiated during a critical incident, and you will choose your topic!
Search reputable local and national media for a man-made disaster to discuss.
Search for critical instances such as: hostage situations, mass shootings, multiple-vehicle or mass transit accidents with multiple critical injuries, and disease outbreaks.
In your initial post, describe the incident and address the following:
- Determine the incident type and explain your reasoning.
- What resources were deployed for this incident?
- What protocols were implemented successfully, and which were unsuccessful?
- Discuss way to improve the response to this type of incident in the future.
- Support your answer with evidence. Please provide a working link to your story source.
Review the article below and discuss barriers to Evidence-Based Practice. What can a nurse contribute or change to promote EBP in their practice?
Tacia, L., Biskupski, K., Pheley (Links to an external site.), A., & Lehto (Links to an external site.), R. (2015). Identifying barriers to evidence-based practice adoption: A focus group study. Clinical Nursing Studies, 3(2):90–96. https://doi.org/10.5430/cns.v3n2p90
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>'I don't like calling it a toy.'
Polar, as the wonder pen is called, is a writing implement made of 12 neodymium magnets. But according to Andrew Gardner, the man behind the design, distraction was never the goal. "It wasn't intended to be something to fiddle with," he says. "I don't like calling it a toy." Indeed, the unique design does offer some functional benefits. It allows for a stylus tip to be hidden in the body itself, for one thing. It also lets the owner customize the implement to his or her desired size. The pen, which can be preordered for about $40, was intended to be a "modular platform where you can add new tips and new cartridges," Gardner explains. It's "a really organic platform for creativity."
But you have to imagine that the 8,000-some backers who have already pledged over a half a million dollars to the project saw something else when they looked at Polar. They had to have watched the clip showing all the things it can do–seeing all the mesmerizing magnetic structures it can transform into–and come to the obvious conclusion: This thing the Sistine Chapel of time wasting.
Gardner, who works as Indiedesign in Waterloo, Ontario, has been fascinated with magnets since a young age. He's been an avid disassembler of pens for just as long. When those two passions converged earlier this year, he knew he was onto something right away. "You'd think it was more of a progression, but it wasn't actually," he says. He found it to be an elegant solution even before he figured out all of its, erm, extracurricular potential; the magnets hold everything together, so it requires no screws and no glue. "When I first came up with the design," Gardner explains, "I actually did a lot of looking around, like, 'how has nobody ever done something like this. This has to be done by somebody, so I better go do it.'"
Polar's fantastic crowd-funded success has come with its drawbacks. There are already a slew of magnet-pen copycats rushing to market, and some have tried to peg Polar as a health hazard, throwing it in with other controversial small magnet products like BuckyBalls, whose fun was matched only by their swallowability. And then, of course, there's the lingering concern that always comes with carrying a stack of magnets in your pocket: that you run the risk of messing up some other thing, either wiping the magnetic data off your credit card or somehow turning your smartphone into an expensive paper weight. Gardner says been carrying one around himself, though, and has no ill effects to report with his electronics or his credit cards. He has, however, found that Polar is strong enough to wipe flimsier transportation cards clean, a fact that's left him trapped behind the turnstile on more than one occasion. Still, that's a small price to pay, especially considering that he had the perfect thing to keep him busy until he managed to flag down some help.
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Calculation of coal production in Queensland Local Government Areas, 1996-2010
Gross raw output of coal produced from surface coal mining per Local Government Areas in Queensland, across the period 1996-2010.
The owner of this data collection reserves the right to provide access to the data. Please contact the data owner to indicate your intended use of the data and for access to the data.
Geographical area of data collection
139.051267,-10.857447 154.607908,-10.857447 154.607908,-28.557866 139.051267,-28.557866 139.051267,-10.857447
Environmental Risk Factors
Cite this collection
Cortes-Ramirez, Javier; (2021): Calculation of coal production in Queensland Local Government Areas, 1996-2010. Queensland University of Technology. (Dataset) https://doi.org/10.25912/RDF_1638409070916
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Spreadsheet (.csv); Shapefile.
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From 1986-0-01 to 2010-12-31
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Name: Dr Javier Cortes-Ramirez
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Eye conditions like cataract, glaucoma, detached retina or myopia all come from weakness and swelling in the tissues that compose and surround the eye. Most health professionals don’t genuinely know what to say to you how to boost your eye health. They never know how you can fortify and defend your eyes from turning out to be a condition or if you have an eye disorder how to strengthen your ailment.
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The working day I went to the eye expert in Palo Alto to see why element of my vision was darkish, I failed to go home for 3 times. The extremely instant the medical professional take a look at my eyes, he mentioned: “You have to have to go to the medical center proper now and have surgical procedures tonight.” Was I terrified? Definitely!
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Overall, I appreciate (that is, I like) the author’s overall goal of encouraging people to be more creative. This graphic though seems to suggest that an artist’s creative process involves a lot of consideration for the “rules” of art, and then decisions as to whether or not to follow them: “risk taking,” “innovation,” etc. This also suggests that an artist is very concious of where his or her artwork fits in the big scheme things.
And I don’t necessarily disagree with any of that, if that’s what the artist wants to think about. (Though I do think an artist can think he knows more about the role of his and other artists’ work in the big scheme of things than he is actually capable of knowing. Things like influence are like stock market prices; they’re chaotic systems. They are not linearly-defined cause-and-effect patterns, even though they can be simplified to look like that, and we humans tend to simplify things into cause-and-effect patterns quite naturally. Nassim Nicholas Taleb, anyone?)
I don’t think any art is created in a vacuum. An artist is going to be influenced by all the artwork he’s seen before, especially work that really resonates with him.
But I don’t think there’s anything wrong with an artist’s creative process not involving consideration for “rules” (which often aren’t really “rules” in the first place, so I don’t know why people keep calling them that), or consideration for how “innovative” they think they’re being. After all, one can only judge “innovation” based on what one’s seen before, thus it is a subjective property, a matter of opinion, not objective academic analysis (though such analysis might be interesting for the sake of getting new ideas). Innovation for the sake of innovation is, of course, worthless. It’s kind of annoying how many music composers out there could, for example, spend their time trying to create something “new” despite sensing any beauty, hoping the beauty will be found by future generations. The point of creation is then a hope for later fame, later recognition for being the first, even though they claim to be entirely unselfish in their creative act. But I guess that’s all beside the point…
I don’t really understand the concepts of “safety” and “bravery” in relation to artistic creation, so it will be interesting to see those concepts expanded upon. Perhaps it has to do with an artist asking “will this creation of mine work for others?” If the answer is: “Gee wiz, I just don’t know! But I believe in it!” then the artist is brave. If the answer is: “Yes! I have followed all the rules!” then the artist is being safe. Or perhaps it has to do whether or not the artist even cares what other people think. If the artist thinks: “I’m going to do what I wish to do and I shall not compromise for the sake of the masses!” then he is brave. If the artist thinks: “Well, gee wiz, I sure don’t want to confuse anyone and I hope everyone likes me!” then he is being safe.
Again, though, I don’t think this necessarily has to be a conscious decision, or even a decision at all. If an artist is just trying please himself, then “safety vs. bravery” just doesn’t apply. It’s not like you can be “brave” to yourself; you’re never going to do anything outside of what you would do. To me, “brave” seems to mean you have something to fear, but do something despite that fear. If you’re not afraid of anything, then you cannot be brave. And maybe I’d go so far as to say that a fearful artist is a stupid artist, and therefore no good artist can be brave. After all, if you’re truly fearing something, then your creative priorities are probably wrong.
So, overall, I don’t think this diagram describes a lot of people’s “creative process” and I don’t think that’s bad. I think it’s a lot more automatic for most people. It basically goes: What would I like to see exist? –> Create it. That simple. No thinking about innovation, rules and rule-breaking, being brave or safe, studying long artistic histories, etc. Just creating for the joy of it.
Perhaps I will at some point launch my own site dedicated to encouraging creativity… but first I will have to study whether or not such a project will be innovative enough…
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The Sustainable Wetlands Adaptation and Mitigation Program (SWAMP) is a collaborative effort by the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR), the USDA Forest Service (USFS) and Oregon State University with support from the US Agency for International Development (USAID). SWAMP evolved from a multi-stakeholder exercise called the Tropical Wetlands Initiative for Climate Adaptation and Mitigation (TWINCAM), when the group was called to respond to a variety of challenges requested by stakeholders, ranging from local to global imperatives of sustainable wetlands management.
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The 25 Muslim Brothers had been locked inside the mosque for five hours, but the protesters couldn't agree about what to do with them. Some simply wanted to swap them for demonstrators captured and beaten by the Muslim Brotherhood itself. "Our religion is about forgiveness," said one protester, speaking through a window to the Brothers inside. "We won't hurt you."
But other protesters disagreed. "They are infidels," screamed a man repeatedly. "Let them die inside."
The date was Friday 22 March, and the rest of Cairo was dulled by a pale fog of dust. It was the first of the khamseen, a dust-filled wind that sweeps in from the Sahara each spring, blurring the streets and skies into a single ochre smudge. But high up in Moqattam – a vast hump of rock that rises from the slums in the east of the city, and houses the headquarters of the Muslim Brotherhood – the air was clogged with something more menacing.
In the streets near the Brotherhood's compound, there were molotovs and rocks, birdshot and teargas. Elsewhere, black smoke billowed skywards as protesters burned posters of Mohamed Morsi – onetime Brotherhood stalwart and president of Egypt. What had begun as a protest against Morsi and his alleged deference to Brotherhood interests was now a full-scale street battle between Brotherhood loyalists and opposition demonstrators.
Where the fighting happened on Friday was as significant as how it did. Since the 2011 uprising that ousted former dictator Hosni Mubarak, protesters have usually focused their attention on institutions of the state, with Brotherhood offices generally attacked as part of wider violence. But last month, protests exclusively targeted the headquarters of the Brotherhood. The implication was clear. For its opponents, the Muslim Brotherhood is now as much an enemy of the revolution's goals as the police, the army – even Mubarak. "Hosni is Morsi," summarised Maha Hatab, who had travelled to the protest from a town 10 miles west of Cairo. "It's the same revolution."
The charge sheet against the Ikhwan – as the organisation is known in Arabic – is long. But if it was melted down to a single criticism, it might be this: democracy does not end at the ballot box – and yet the Brotherhood and its affiliates behave as if it does.
In particular, the opposition is furious at how – in an act seen as that of a dictator – Morsi awarded himself sweeping powers in November to ram through a deeply controversial new constitution. The document had been drawn up by a committee dominated by allies of the Brotherhood. It is felt to be ambiguous about free speech, women's rights, and minorities, while paving the way for an Islamic state.
At a time when a polarised Egypt urgently needs to build political consensus, Morsi has also been criticised for appointing allies to key positions within the Egyptian administrative hierarchy. "The general concern," explains Khaled Fahmy, head of history at the American University in Cairo, "is about the Ikhwanisation of the state."
More specific concerns include the police – whose brutality Morsi is felt to have made little attempt to reform – as well as outbursts of extraordinary misogyny. Last month, a Brotherhood statement claimed that if women were allowed to work without their husband's permission, it would lead to the "complete disintegration of society". The Brotherhood's supporters hope it will usher in a moderate Islamist state in the mould of Turkey. But statements such as this add grist to the view that – though no worse on gender equality than the Mubarak regime – it is in fact the harbinger of a second Iran.
For its part, the Brotherhood can barely see itself in these accusations. In its eyes, its is a long-suffering movement with a strong support-base and a rich history of grassroots social work that is doing its best in trying economic circumstances to hold the country together. Anger at the government and at the Brotherhood may be rising across all echelons of Egyptian society, as unemployment rises along with the cost of living. But the Brotherhood feel it still has a mandate to govern, especially as the Freedom and Justice party (FJP), its political wing, has won every election since 2011. And it considers critics members of a metropolitan elite out of touch with the feelings of ordinary Egyptians.
"It's scary for them to believe that that amount of people believe the same things and support the same guy," Gehad al-Haddad, a Brotherhood spokesman, told the Guardian earlier this year. "In reality," he added, "the Muslim Brotherhood is probably the most mature, non-violent political [movement] in the Middle East."
Back in early 2011, some would have been surprised by the Brotherhood's current prominence. As one dictator after another was toppled in the Middle East, it seemed – from a distance – that they would be replaced by a generation of young westernised tweeters, well versed in liberalism and iPhones. Brotherhood members played a sizeable role in Tahrir – but at the time, even Morsi claimed the group had little interest in power. "We don't wish to lead [the revolution]," he said, "but we want to be part of it." The Brotherhood even sacked a leading member for announcing plans to run for president. Instead, liberal leaders such as Mohamed ElBaradei, a former UN diplomat, were touted by some as Egypt's likely new head of state.
But ElBaradei never even ran for office. Two years on, the power vacuum left in two of the countries most associated with the Arab Spring – Tunisia and Egypt – has instead been filled by incarnations of the Muslim Brotherhood. In Tunisia, the wellspring of the 2011 uprisings, the ruling party is Ennahda – a movement regarded as the Tunisian manifestation of the Brotherhood that, before the revolution, was practically in exile. In Egypt, the Brotherhood's political wing controlled 2012's short-lived parliament, while Morsi, once one of its senior officials, became Egypt's first elected president last June (before resigning from the movement in a gesture of independence). In Libya, the Brotherhood's political offshoot did not do as well as expected in last year's elections – but still came second. Meanwhile, its Syrian branch plays a significant (and, some argue, obstreperous) role in the country's ongoing civil war. "The Brotherhood," concludes Alison Pargeter in the new edition of her eponymous biography of the movement, "has shifted from semi-clandestine opponent to legitimate political power almost overnight."
It is quite some change. For much of its history, the Brotherhood's main managerial experience lay in its grassroots social work: clinics, classes and food-handouts in some of Egypt's poorest areas. And yet it is this work that explains both its continued popularity among many Egyptians – as well as its ability to mobilise so quickly after the fall of Mubarak. "They were very organised," says John McHugo, author of The Concise History of the Arabs. "They basically had an electoral organisation throughout Egypt at a time when very few other people did."
The organisation extends beyond Egypt, too – with branches in Syria, Jordan, Kuwait and Libya. Brotherhood members founded Hamas in Gaza, while Tunisia's ruling party, Ennahda, was set up by admirers of the movement. "There's always been a sense that Ennahda was from the same school of thought as the Brotherhood. All of them were. All of them were effectively descendants or affiliates of the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood," explains Shadi Hamid, an expert on political Islam, and director of research at the Brookings Doha Center. "The Egyptian Brotherhood was the mother of all Islamist movements."
And it has been a long time coming. Eighty-five years last Saturday, in fact: the Brotherhood was born in Egypt in March 1928 – founded by a teacher called Hassan al-Banna. Fed up with colonialism, and the westernisation of Egyptian life, al-Banna saw a need for a group that would promote traditional Islamic values. Twenty years later, the Brotherhood had an estimated 500,000 members; today, it claims to number over a million – whose rank-and-file are said to be lower-middle-class, but whose leaders are often doctors and businessmen. Each pays a portion of their income to help fund the movement.
Members take orders from a Guidance Office of around 20 elders – nominally headed by the supreme guide, Murshid Mohamed Badie, but dominated by one of his deputies, businessman Khairat el-Shater. "The Murshid is not in charge," says one middle-ranking Brother. "If we want to arrange a demonstration, Khairat el-Shater does it … He has a really strong personality. He knows how to make people follow him."
Al-Banna had a reputation for being all things to all men. Contemporaries report that he would happily change from a suit to a traditional jalabiya and back again to appeal to his different audiences. He was pragmatic and versatile almost to the point of paradox – characteristics that could also collectively describe his successors, who include thinkers as diverse as the gradualist Hassan al-Hodeibi and the fundamentalist Sayyid Qutb.
Yet the Brotherhood is not so versatile as to be a cohesive international force. Despite attempts in the 80s to bring its various wings closer together, the Brotherhood's international committee "doesn't really have binding control over the constituent branches," says Hamid. "Yes, there is consultation and some degree of coordination but it's not as if there's some Brotherhood international that is overseeing some mass regional conspiracy. There's really nothing of the sort."
Following disagreements within the movement, the Brotherhood's one-time branches in Iraq and Algeria are no longer part of the parent organisation – though ties between most other affiliates remain cordial.
"They have warm, friendly relationships and many of them lived together in exile – in London for example," says Hamid. "So when you see them at conferences they hug and they're happy to see each other because they do recognise that they're all sharing in a similar project … even though some of them might have gone in slightly different directions over the last few decades."
Tunisia's Ennahda is a case in point. Its founder, Rachid Ghannouchi, studied in Cairo – where he was heavily inspired by the Egyptian Brotherhood – before founding Ennahda in the 1970s. But, says Ghannouchi's daughter Yusra, a spokesperson for Ennahda: "The two movements are not identical. They share a lot in common, but they do have differences."
For instance: either through belief or pragmatism, Rachid Ghannouchi and parts of Ennahda seem more disposed to a pluralist society than their counterparts in Egypt. In March last year, Ghannouchi gave a lecture in which he appeared to suggest that secularism does not conflict with the principles of Islam. "The primary orbit for religion is not the state's apparatuses," he said, "but rather personal, individual convictions."
So while Ennahda and the Egyptian Brotherhood may have the same broad aims, they operate within different political environments, and behave accordingly. From the early 90s, Ennahda was brutally repressed by the former Tunisian dictatorship, which meant that by the time of the revolution, the group had a very weak organisational structure. Many of its most senior figures had been in exile for many years, and "were essentially being introduced to a society they don't really know any more," says Hamid.
Since 2011 Ennahda has therefore had to rebuild itself virtually from scratch. Significantly, it has also had to do so within a political environment that is more secular in outlook than its equivalent in Egypt. "In Tunisia, there have always been indigenous Islamist and secular parties," says Yusra Ghannouchi, "and I think that diversity will always be there."
By contrast, Egypt's Brotherhood has had 40 years to set down organisational roots, and the 2011 uprising occurred within a society that was already more influenced by grassroots Islamic trends. The Brotherhood may have remained an illegal organisation under Mubarak, but from the 70s onwards, the Egyptian authorities tacitly allowed it to develop its community programmes. By 2005, its members also formed the largest opposition grouping in parliament. Hopeless as its current actions may sometimes seem, the Brotherhood's years in opposition have left it with considerably more organisational know-how than most of its new secular rivals.
To the Brotherhood, last November's decision to fast-track the new constitution would be an example of this maturity. In its rhetoric, a new constitution was urgently needed to ensure the maintenance of Egypt's democratic transition. Had Morsi not used his powers to push it through, goes its argument, the constitution risked being derailed by judges loyal to the old regime – prolonging Egypt's post-2011 limbo. Even if the move seemed dictatorial in the short term, it served to enshrine a constitution that in the long-term actually curtails Morsi's power – which to the Brotherhood makes his actions well-intentioned, if clumsy.
But were they? For those filling the streets of Moqattam, or the hundreds recreating the Harlem Shake in the same place last month, or the thousands who embarked on a campaign of civil disobedience in Port Said, the idea is laughable. To its critics, the Brotherhood's years in opposition have arguably left its members defensive and paranoid, and therefore culturally incapable of running a democracy worthy of the name. Since its founding, many of its leaders – including Morsi – have been locked up, and some executed. For several decades, it was also a banned group. In order to survive, the movement became reliant on secrecy and a strict hierarchy. "The Brotherhood historically is not an organisation known for transparency or democracy," says McHugo. "If you are loyal and you follow all your instructions," adds one Cairo-based Brother, "then you can get a higher rank." Morsi is a prime example.
Morsi may have been elected by a clear majority, his critics admit. But they feel that support was grudgingly given. Last June, many did not vote for Morsi because they strongly believed in political Islam, but because Morsi was marginally preferable to Ahmed Shafik – his opponent in the election run-off, and a holdover from the Mubarak era. In fact, in the first round of last year's presidential elections, most voters (55.7%) actually opted for non-Islamist candidates.
When Morsi first came to power, he appeared to accept this, promising to govern in the name "of all Egyptians". But critics say he and his colleagues have since only had the Brotherhood's interests at heart. They cite the constitution debacle, the so-called Ikhwanisation, and claim that draft electoral legislation drawn up by FJP politicians will allow the FJP to gerrymander upcoming parliamentary elections.
The Brotherhood denies the claim. "We won the elections at the last parliament [but] the prime minister is not from our party," says Walid al-Haddad, a spokesman for the FJP. "We have a maximum of six-to-eight ministers in cabinet."
Still, the perception remains that many ministers – prime minister Hisham Qandil included – are at the very least Brotherhood-sympathisers. Former Brotherhood members also allege that the FJP – which is nominally independent of the movement – in fact still takes its orders from the Ikhwan. Morsi's opponents also claim that the president, who resigned from the Brotherhood to highlight his autonomy, remains a front for El-Shater and the Brotherhood's Guidance Council.
Naturally, the FJP denies this too. "It's a big lie," says a former member of the party's election team. "He listens to them. Every day he listens to them. Every hour even. But he doesn't follow their advice. He doesn't follow everything … It's really normal. It's sharing ideas. It doesn't mean he has to do everything they suggest."
"We are a civil party built on an Islamic background," Al-Haddad. "We are not for the Muslim Brotherhood only." But even if it was, he adds, it would be legitimate for them to use their power to appoint allies to key positions: "In England, the ruling party implements their programme."
Besides, the Brotherhood argues it is nearly impossible to implement any such programme, let alone an Ikhwanised one, within such a sclerotic state apparatus as Egypt's. The police force is a case in point, it argues. Many Egyptians would like to see a reformation of the security sector, whose brutality was a major cause of the 2011 uprising, and whose malpractice remains unchecked by Morsi. But his allies say his best intentions are thwarted by a police hierarchy controlled by Mubarak-era holdovers. Still, respond rights campaigners, reform is not even a priority for a Muslim Brother schooled in authoritarianism.
"It's not just that he hasn't delivered on any changes," says Heba Morayef, the head of Human Rights Watch in Egypt, "it's that he hasn't publicly acknowledged that there is a serious problem of police abuse."
Rumours also abound of Brotherhood militias, set up to bypass the police. The Brotherhood strongly rejects this: "there are no Muslim Brotherhood militias," says Al-Haddad. It can also point to equivalent behaviour from its opponents, who beat and dragged lone Brothers down the sandy slopes of Moqattam on Friday, and set on fire at least one Brotherhood member. But the opposition would argue that what happened last week is just a belated retaliation for what happened outside the presidential palace last December, when Ikhwan members allegedly led a torture campaign against demonstrators.
Others can't stand the Ikhwan's religious posturing. Religiosity is high among Egyptians of all political stripes – but many of the most devout wish the Brotherhood (as well as the ultra-orthodox Salafist groups to their right) would leave people to interpret religion in their own way. "It is only a misinterpretation of Islam that creates these kinds of statements," argues Soad Shalaby, a spokeswoman for Egypt's National Council of Women, of last month's outburst against women, which the Brotherhood made in the name of Islam. "Islam is not the Muslim Brotherhood," agreed Maha Hatab, wearing a headscarf at Moqattam. "Before 2011, we thought that the Brotherhood were real Muslims. Now we know that they are not."
It's commentssuch as Hatab's that skewer the greatest longterm challenge facing the Brotherhood. Analysts argue that, before 2011, the Brotherhood's appeal lay in its ability to transcend the dirty game of secular politics – both through its connection to ordinary Egyptians, and through its offer of a redeeming and untried alternative: Islamism. But as Hatab shows, Islamism has lost some of this innocence since coming to power – dislocated from its social work, and tarnished by the failures of government. "There was a time when you could have been part of the Muslim Brotherhood but you didn't really care about politics," says Hamid. "It was about teaching, it was about education, it was about social services. But now the Brotherhood is so much about politics that it has consumed the organisation."
So could power be the Brotherhood's undoing? For Pargeter the answer is no – or at least, not yet: "The movement can still rely upon a core base who will vote for them because of what they stand for as much as for what they do or achieve politically." It is, she says, "likely to still be able to connect with people in a way that [its] non-Islamist political rivals cannot."
But according to Hamid, it is not necessarily the non-Islamists who pose the biggest electoral threat – but other Islamist groups such as the centrist Strong Egypt party, or one of the Salafi groups. "If you're a young religious Egyptian and you want to be part of a movement, you may have wanted to join the Brotherhood 10 years ago," says Hamid. "But now the Brotherhood is so controversial in government, you may feel: well, they're too political, maybe I should consider a Salafi group that is less directly involved in politics."
It is this kind of conundrum, Hamid argues, that foregrounds the biggest challenge facing the Brotherhood: "How do you balance the demands of a religious movement with specific political objectives?" For the 25 Brothers trapped inside a mosque high above Cairo last month, the answer must have seemed painfully clear. With difficulty.
Inside the Muslim Brotherhood
The Brotherhood is a strictly hierarchical organisation that rewards obedience. "If you are loyal and you follow all your instructions," says one of the Brotherhood's 1 million estimated members, "then you can get a higher rank."
Nominally, the movement is led by the Murshid or supreme guide, Mohamed Badie. But according to insiders, the real power is held by one of his deputies, Khairat el-Shater. A supermarket mogul with a big beard, el‑Shater has allegedly pulled the strings since the start of the millennium – even when he was in prison.
"The Murshid is just a guy," explains a middle-ranking Brother who says Badie's responsibilities are religious rather than political. "Khairat el-Shater has been in charge for 12 years." Part of el‑Shater's influence comes from his wealth, which helps to bankroll the party – giving rise to his nickname inside the movement: minister for finance.
El-Shater is one of 20 deputies drawn from a larger, 180-strong Consultative Council – whose members set the Brotherhood's agenda. Academic pedigree is regarded as a plus for those seeking Council membership. Those with degrees and foreign languages are looked on more favourably.
Beneath the council, there are several rungs – ranging from regional chiefs to those in charge of urban districts, or even small neighbourhoods. Each local division meets once a week, with regional discussions occurring every three months, and a national conference every six – "depending on Khairat el Shater's time".
Rising stars are encouraged to expand their reading. "Every week they give me a book," says one, currently making his way through an analysis of the Koran. "And then they discuss this book with me."
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The Prime Minister of Japan, one of the most industrialized nations in the world, actually defended the Japanese practice of Dolphin hunting since it was “deeply rooted in their culture.”
What a lame excuse!
The Korowai tribe of south-eastern Papua is thought to be one of the last surviving tribes in the world engaging in cannibalism. Obviously, cannibalism is deeply rooted in their culture. Do we therefore allow it to happen?
The Mayans, just a few centuries ago, made human sacrifices to their gods. They tore the beating hearts of their victims out of their chests, before they decapitated them. This practice was deeply rooted in their culture. Would it therefore be acceptable to let it continue today?
Early Christians stoned female adulterers to death if they got caught. Being passed down from the Old Testament, this law was deeply rooted in the Christian culture. Do we stone adulterers today?
I think the Japanese Prime Minister should have more sense in 2014 and set an example that his nation can be proud of.
The Japanese should stop hunting dolphins and whales.
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Dir.: Ingmar Bergman; Cast: Bibi Andersson, Liv Ullmann, Margaretha Krook, Gunnar Björnstrand; Sweden, 83′.
Silence has always played a big part in Ingmar Bergman’s oeuvre – his 1963 feature The Silence being a perfect example of his near obsession with the theme. In The Silence it was God who was the un-communicative element. In Persona an actress uses silence as a way of protecting herself in a loosely structured philosophical discourse exploring the wider meaning of the word ‘persona’.
During her performance of Electra on stage, the actress Elisabeth Vogler (Ullmann) suddenly stops reciting her words, as if making a conscious decision not to utter another line during the play. After a medical examination a doctor (Krook) diagnoses her physically and psychologically sane, and she is sent with nurse Alma (Andersson) to a remote seaside retreat to recover. Alma tries to help Elisabeth, opening up to her, and sharing intimate secrets in the hope of bonding with her patient. To no avail. When Alma later discovers that Elisabeth has denigrated her in a letter to her doctor, Alma. is naturally discouraged and disillusioned. The two women engage in a psychological battle, but the result is a merging of their psyches as they gradually become more like each other: in the end, Vogler’s husband (Björnstrand), visiting the two, talks to Alma, mistaking her for his wife.
Freud compared dreams to an archaic language whose interpretation could be contradictory. Delving deeper, he examined the work of the linguist K. Abel, to find out about the opposite meaning, or antonyms, to certain words whose lexicography or roots appear to contradict their contemporary meanings. The word ‘person’ means a man or woman in possession of all faculties. But the French word ‘personne’ can mean someone or no-one depending on the context in a sentence. In PERSONA Bergman, examines the double meaning of the word ‘mask’: is the actress, in this case Elisabeth, using the mask, on stage, to hide her face, to deliver the text faithfully, or to cover up her deepest feelings. Littre wrote that mask means “wrong face, painted on”, and therefore de-masking allows the true meaning of the person’s intentions to be disclosed. By confessing her own deeper self, Alma (meaning: the giver of good) offers up her own confessions.
According to Greek mythology, Electra saved her little brother and disobeys her stepfather’s orders so as to save her real father. In the same way, Elisabeth uses her silence to ‘disobey’ society. But when Alma discovers what Elisabeth really thinks about her, she loses her own identity: instead of giving, ie. healing, Elisabeth’s unkind words diminish her. But at the same time, Elisabeth has destroyed their complicity: her mask has dropped, destroying their relationship. In de-masking her, Alma becomes Elisabeth: the nurse had undergone an abortion, and Elisabeth had also harboured murderous feelings towards her own child.
The brilliance of Sven Nykist’s compositions almost eclipse Alma’s monologue, as we are mesmerised by the poetic ebb and flow of the characters’ faces, melting into the landscape. As ever, Bergman is relentless: Mallarme wrote about the rich, decoded postulates, but Bergman proves that he only deals in delusions.
PERSONA HEADLINES A SEASON OF INGMAR BERGMAN’S FILMS DURING JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2018 | BFI SOUTHBANK, LONDON
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Many, if not most, PF bloggers consider net worth to be the most important financial measurement. It certainly is the most common. This makes sense because it is pretty easy to figure. Just subtract your liabilities from your assets and you have your net worth. For the most part it is probably a pretty accurate measure of one’s financial status. However, there are plenty of situations where it is not a meaningful measure of indicating one’s financial status.
My net worth is roughly -$65,000 and it will get worse before it gets better. It is negative because of the loans I’ve taken out for law school. My net worth doesn’t reflect any value I’m receiving from going to law school. If I don’t complete law school there won’t be any value so maybe that is accurate. Right now though I have a lower net worth than the homeless guy begging for money on the street corner. Few people would think he is better off than me financially though. It will be a long time before my net worth is positive even after I finish law school and get a job. That makes net worth not a meaningful financial measurement for me. I’m not sure what measurement would be the most meaningful to me but I’m going to be focusing on what percentage of my income I’m dedicating to savings and debt repayment. That should give me a good idea of what progress I’m making.
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Calculus is a good place to start. It's based on infinitesimals, so the original meaning of the word calculus - a little pebble used for counting - kind of makes sense. Calculus itself is a diminutive of calx, a more general term used to refer to limestone, chalk or occasionally other stone. It's quite strange that this one word gives us calcium and calcify on the one hand, then the mathematical calculus and calculate on the other.
Another Latin diminutive I've been using today is modulus. from modus (measure, manner).Modulus literally means "little measure" - I'm not sure why the little bit is necessary.Modus also gives us mode, both in the mathematical (average) sense and the more general sense, where it still preserves its original meaning, manner.
There's a huge list of other -us words in maths, and plenty of them are Latin. Here's a few I've found:
- Radius - staff or rod, but more usually spoke (such as in a chariot wheel), which gives an obvious link to radius as the measurement from the centre to the circumference.
- Annulus - another diminutive, this time meaning little ring. Used mathematically to refer to the area made between two concentric circles, but also used in relation to our yearly calendar (annular) and crops up when we do compound interest (per annum).
- Torus - swelling, bulge or cushion. Make the annulus into a 3 dimensional donut shape and you get a torus.
- Locus - place, spot or position. It's easy to see the connection to the mathematical topic about possible point positions - and the origin of the word location.
- Plus - more or in greater number, but interestingly not used originally to indicate addition.
- Rhombus - the Romans pinched this from Greek, where it meant spinning top, from a root verb that meant turn or twist. I like this one a lot - a rhombus is pretty much a square that's been "twisted" out of shape.
Have I missed any -us mathematical words? Drop me a comment below if you can think of any more.
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The profile (or section) of the inflatable seals are custom designed according to the size of the seats in which the seals must be housed and according to the space they must “cover” during the activation phase.
The inflation and deflation, which correspond respectively to the activation and deactivation phases, take place through the vulcanized valve directly in the profile. The types of seals that can be designed are almost infinite according to the innumerable combinations of profile / profile development / design and possible valve position.
The technology developed by the R&D technicians has also led to the creation of inflatable seals resistant up to 10 bar of operating pressure, thanks to special internal reinforcements.
Compliance with Regulation EN45545: 2015
Over 40 years of experience in the railway sector have allowed ATP to study and test a special joint, capable of withstanding over 300 thousands of inflation and deflation cycles. In particular, this gasket, tested and installed on trains currently in circulation, complies with EN45545: 2015, Requirements R22-23, HL1, HL2, HL3, relating to the behavior to fire and to smoke emissions.
A solution Appliable in other Sectors
From consolidated experience in the railway sector and thanks to the development of inflatable seals with or without internal reinforcement, ATP is applying this solution also in other sectors including the food, pharmaceutical and naval sectors.
Contact one of our technicians to find out more!
Leonardo Carretta – +39 342 3385889
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Oelsnitz city in Germany. Geo-Coordinates
Oelsnitz are around 50° 43' North Latitude and 12° 44' East Longitude.
The city is one of the city in Saxony region.
Presently the clock shows Friday, August 12, 2022 5:13:08 PM which is having an offset of about UTC/GMT +1:00:00 hour(s) with respect to Universal Coordinated Time / Greenwich Mean Time.
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If you have ever had the pleasure of tasting Turkish cuisine, or strolling through a spice bazaar, then you will be well aware that when it comes to seasonings, flavours and ingredients, the people of Turkey certainly know their stuff.
As Turkey is located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, its historical trading routes mean that the country is well acquainted with the exotic spices and goods that travelled westward, on the camel caravans of the Silk Road from places like the Middle East and beyond. Inevitably, the flavours of modern-day Turkish cuisine reflect the centuries of experience.
In order to get familiar with the vast array of seasonings, spices and other types of food that you will come across in Turkish recipes, we have put together a simple A to Z of some of the most well-known Turkish ingredients along with their names in Turkish.
Allspice Yenibahar – A fragrant spice mix used to add a burst of flavour to köfte (meatballs) and the fragrant rice filling for stuffed vine leaves, eggplants or peppers, known as dolma.
Bulgur Wheat Bulgur tahılı – Cracked bulgur wheat is a staple in Turkish food, often consumed as an alternative to rice. It can also be kneaded into köfte.
Cumin Kimyon – A commonly used spice which can be used to flavour soups and season grilled meats as a garnish.
Cinnamon Tarçın – This aromatic spice is made from peeled, dried tree bark and used to flavour desserts, puddings and pastries. It can be purchased in a stick or powder form, the latter of which when sprinkled on top of the Turkish hot drink known as Salep, gives it an exciting kick.
Dill Dereotu – A herb with a mild flavour, commonly used in salads, mezes and to flavour casseroles.
Eggplant / Aubergine Patlıcan – Eggplant dishes are highly popular in Turkey, you can eat them grilled, stewed, stuffed or even as a jam.
Fenugreek Çemen Otu – Fenugreek leaves and seeds are frequently used in pickle recipes. They can also be used to flavour sauces and stews, a powdered form is also available. Fenugreek has a very distinctive, pungent aroma.
Green Pepper Yeşil Biber – Spices are an integral part of Turkish cuisine and powdered green pepper is just one of the treats you can find in heaped mounds at the spice bazaars of Istanbul and yonder. Like red, black and white peppers, each has its own distinct aroma and flavour.
Hazelnut fındık – About 75% of the world’s hazelnuts are produced from Turkey. Needless to say that being so readily available, hazelnuts are a ubiquitous ingredient in many varieties of Turkish Delight Lokum and baklava. Another popular nut used throughout Turkish cookery is the pistachio or fıstık.
Honey Bal – Turkey is the second-largest producer of honey in the world. It is an essential part of many Turkish recipes and its delicious varieties are highly sought after.
Isot Pepper Isot Biberi – Smoked Chilli flakes that have a unique fruity yet smoky taste with a gentle level of heat. It’s wondrous fragrance and distinctive dark colouring makes it an eye-catching garnish as well as to flavour grilled kebabs and sauces. Isot pepper is also known as Urfa pepper.
Juniper Ardıç – Juniper berries can be dried, powdered and added to spice blends or simply rehydrated during cooking. They have a fruity taste and go well in meat stews.
Köfte Spice (Meatball Spice Mix) Köftebaharı – An all-purpose spice mix which can be used to give an authentic Turkish flavour to kebab mixes as well as being rubbed directly onto lamb or even used in vegetable dishes.
Lemon Limon – Lemons are used in all sorts of Turkish recipes, their juice is used in salads and homemade lemonade, but you can also find dried and even pickled lemons to suit your culinary requirements.
Mint Nane – Mint is commonly used in Turkish cooking and this versatile herb can be used either fresh or dried and is an important ingredient for the Turkish yoghurt based accompaniment, known as Cacik. Mint is also very refreshing when added to tea and salads.
Nigella Seeds Çörek Otu – Little black spicy seeds that add bursts of flavour into each bite of the Turkish savoury bread specialities such as poğaça, which are often eaten in a traditional Turkish breakfast. Nigella seeds are also used in Turkish pastries.
Olive Oil Zeytin Yağı – Good quality olive oil complements many types of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cooking, and the culinary delights of Turkey are no exception. Using a large part of the country for the cultivation of olive trees, Turkey is one of the largest producers in the world, alongside countries like Spain, Italy and Tunisia. Therefore olives are also used in abundance when it comes to Turkish gastronomy.
Oregano Kekik – Dried oregano is a popular dried herb for adding to meat and chicken dishes, as well as salads and soups. Whereas the fresh oregano leaves work really well when infused with olive oil for dipping bread or drizzling over salads. It is also known as Wild Thyme.
Parsley Maydonoz – Flat leaf parsley goes brilliantly well in Turkish salads, combined with finely sliced onions, lemon juice, olive oil, sumac and lashings of pomegranate molasses; incidentally another ingredient that starts with the letter P.
Pomegranate Molasses Nar Ekşisi – Not only excellent as a salad dressing, pomegranate molasses also adds its wonderfully rich and tangy flavour to dips, casseroles and even desserts. In fact, pomegranates, or nar, are an essential part of many Turkish treats from fresh juice and tea to one of the most popular flavours of lokum.
Quince Ayva – The key ingredient to making the delicious Turkish quince dessert, known as Ayva Tatlısı. Quinces are seasonal fruits which are available from October to January.
Red Pepper Paste Biber Salcası – Available in hot acı or sweet tatlı varieties, both of these concentrated pastes, made from sun-dried red peppers, are used in savoury Turkish recipes for adding depth of flavour and richness to sauces and bases for dressings and marinades.
Sesame seeds Susam taneleri – Another popular type of seed which really adds excitement to a range of Turkish bread, including simit which is a baked ring of bread, covered in sesame seeds which is generally eaten in breakfast. Sesame seeds are also used to make savoury pastes such as tahini and sweet halva.
Sumac – The dried and powdered fruit from small Anatolian trees. It’s commonly used for its tangy flavour in salads and grilled meats to give that authentic Turkish taste.
Turmeric Zerdeçal – A root that is commonly used in powdered form for its vibrant golden colour, which is also beneficial for health due to its anti-inflammatory properties.
Urfa Chilli Urfa Biber – Another name for Isot pepper, which is well-known for its sweet and smoky flavour as well as its dark reddish black colour.
Vine Leaves Asma yaprağı – Grapevine leaves are commonly used for wrapping around delicious fillings of rice, minced meat, herbs and flavoured with lemon juice, which is known as Dolma; any vegetable stuffed with a rice-based mixture.
White Beans Kuru Fasülye – A staple in Turkish households, white beans make a delicious, heart-warming stew or a refreshing salad, therefore, they can be enjoyed in all seasons.
White Cheese Beyaz Peynir – A popular cheese made from cow, sheep or goat milk. Similar to Feta cheese but less salty and often used in salads and as a filling for pastries such as börek and Gözleme, which is a Turkish flatbread. Cheese is also an important part of a Turkish breakfast.
Yoghurt Yoğurt – The key ingredient to Ayran, a traditional salty Turkish yoghurt drink. It is also used in many dips and mezes. Yoghurt has been consumed by nomadic tribes as a staple throughout history and was linked with longevity. It is still an important part of the modern Turkish diet.
Zucchini / Courgette Kabak – Grilled, roasted or in a stew, zucchinis are a frequently used vegetable in Turkish cooking.
Zatar Zahtar – A unique spice blend made often from a popularly grown herb in the south of Turkey. Traditionally mixed with olive oil for dipping bread in; Zatar, which is often dried, crushed and mixed with sesame seeds, sea salt and other exciting herbs, has a pungent aroma and a nutty taste that will whisk you off to spice bazaars of Istanbul in a single bite.
Now we have mentioned a wealth of amazing Turkish ingredients, we hope that you will consider adding them to your shopping list and trying out some amazing new recipes.
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by LawInc Staff
November 22, 2021
When you form an S corporation, in California, it is critical that every step is carefully completed to ensure maximum liability protection and tax issues, in case of an IRS or California Franchise Tax Board audit.
Don’t risk your assets.
Accordingly, consider the following if you would like to form an S corporation in California.
Form an S Corporation in California With an Attorney
Many take the inexpensive route when incorporating.
This can be very costly in the long run.
It is essential that you consult with an attorney, before starting the incorporation process for multiple reasons.
Timing, liability issues, tax questions, formalities and more, are important issues to discuss when starting an S corporation in California.
If you would like a California licensed attorney to properly form your California S corporation, simply use our secure online portal or call us at (310) 765-2525.
Determine Whether You Should Form a C or S Corporation
Before incorporating, determine whether it is better to be taxed as a C or S corporation.
The first, and default, tax status is taxation as a C corporation.
C corporations are treated as separate entities for tax purposes.
This means that the corporation files its own tax return and pays its own taxes. In turn, the medical corporation’s owners file their own and separate tax returns in an individual capacity.
This results in what is commonly referred to as “double taxation.”
While not necessary problematic under all circumstance, most business owners prefer to avoid this tax status and opt to be taxed as an S corporation.
The “S” refers to a specific section of the internal revenue code which dictates how the corporation is taxed (26 U.S. Code Subchapter S).
S corporations are also referred to as “small business corporations.”
It is important to consider the benefits of an S corporation.
The main benefit is that you avoid the double taxation associated with C corporations. This is referred to as “pass-through” taxation.
When forming a California S corporation it is important to ensure that you meet the eligibility requirements.
Here are some of the applicable restrictions:
No More Than 100 Shareholders
S Corporations cannot have more than 100 shareholders (a husband and wife qualify as one shareholder);
Make Sure all Shareholders are US Citizens or Residents When You Form an S Corporation in California
All shareholders must be citizens or residents of the United States. Non-resident aliens may not hold shares.
All shareholders must be individuals and not other corporations or LLCs (estates, some exempt organizations and certain trusts qualify as shareholders).
One Class of Stock
Only one class of stock is permitted (differences in voting rights are allowed);
The company making the election cannot be a bank or thrift institution, an insurance company, or a domestic international sales corporation;
Each shareholder must consent to the S corporation tax status; and
No more than 25% the company’s gross corporate can come from from passive investment activities.
If You Form an S Corporation in California With More Than One Owner You Should Prepare a Buy-Sell Agreement
An often critical mistake when forming an S corporation, with more than one owner, is failing to account for what happens to the corporation if one of the shareholders/owners dies, becomes incapacitated, gets a divorce or wants to sell his/her ownership interest to a third party.
Without a buy-sell agreement (also known as a shareholder agreement) such circumstances will not be accounted for.
That is, by default, there are no provisions governing what happens to the corporation, and its stockholders, under such situations.
During the formation process,most shareholders get along great.
However, circumstances often change in the future and there must be an agreement, in place, which dictates what happens when unforeseen circumstances arise.
Be sure to consult with your attorney about a buy-sell agreement.
Naming an S Corporation in California
Make sure that your name choice is available with the CA Sec of State.
Also take trademark law into consideration and make sure the name you would like to use is not already registered as a trademark.
Determine Who Will Serve as Agent of Service of Process
S Corporations in California are required to have an agent of service of process (also known as a registered agent).
The registered agent is responsible for receiving official documents on behalf of the entity and must be available from 9-5, daily, at a California physical address.
Failure to be present during regular business hours can result in a default judgement in case of a lawsuit.
Accordingly, it is critical that you designate someone who is available during during the required times.
The corporation’s shareholder, directors, or anyone else can serve as agent, as long as they meet the requirements.
You can also delegate responsibility to a an authorized company.
File Articles of Incorporation
Filing Articles of Incorporation with the California Secretary of State is the official first step in forming an S corporation in California.
The articles should include the name of the corporation, the business address, the agent of service of process name and address, number of shares and purpose of the corporation.
Prepare Organizational Corporate Minutes
Organizational corporate minutes document the officers and directors of the corporation and lay out other important corporation information.
It is important for S corporations to have organizational minutes in case of an audit or lawsuit.
Corporate minutes should also be prepared on an annual basis.
The operating procedures and rules of the corporation are referred to as bylaws and are created by the corporation’s directors.
Bylaws establish the corporation office location, how the corporation is operated, the time, place and manner of stockholder meetings, stock issuance, director powers, numbers, elections and indemnification, officer types, duties and meetings, record keeping and other general matters.
Bylaws are an integral part of the corporate records and should be available for review in case of a lawsuit or audit.
Failure to prepare bylaws can be used as one of many factors to “pierce the corporation veil.” This is a legal concept dictating when the corporation’s protection are disregarded and the corporation’s owners are held personally responsible for business debts and liabilities.
Issue Shares to the Shareholder(s)
Ownership should be documented by shares of stock.
Stock certificates should reference the name of the corporation, number of shares authorized, number of shares issued, shareholder name, date of issuance and should be signed by the president and secretary of the corporation.
Issuance of stock is an often overlooked and very important part of the corporation formation process.
Prepare a Stock Ledger
A stock ledger documents issuance of the S corporation’s stock.
Specifically, the ledger should enumerate the name of each stockholder, the number of shares held, how much was paid for the stock and whether any stock transfers transpire.
Obtain a Tax ID Number (TIN)
A Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), which is also known as an Employer Identification Number (EIN) is an identifying number issued by the Internal Revenue Service for newly created corporations. An EIN can be likened to a Social Security Number (SSN) for a business.
You will need an EIN when opening your corporate bank account and filing taxes.
File IRS Form 2553
IRS Form 2553, also known as an S corporation election, needs to be filed with the IRS if you would like the corporation to be taxed as an S corporation.
The Form requires the name of the corporation, address, date of formation, EIN, representative and stockholders.
Since California is a community property state, stockholder spouse should be included on IRS Form 2553.
The filing deadline is within 75 days of incorporation.
For FAQs, see Form 2553 instructions.
File a Statement of Information
Within 90 days of formation, a Statement of Information should be filed with the California Sec. of State.
The Statement of Information should include the S corporation’s name, California Secretary of State entity number, business address, mailing address (if different), directors, officers, registered agent and type of business.
File a Limited Offering Exemption Notice
If the value of stock is less than $25,000, the filing fee is $25.
Be sure to file on time since a penalty may be assessed for late filing.
The exemption serves basically let the government know that you are not selling shares to third parties and to exempt you from further securities filings.
Open a Bank Account for the California S Corporation
Be sure you open a business bank account for the S corporation shortly after incorporation. The amount deposited in the account should be referenced on the stock ledger and organizational minutes.
Only this account should be all future financial transactions associated with the S corporation. Never use personal funds or accounts for anything related to the corporation. Doing so can create liability issues.
Obtain a Local Business License
Some cities in California require you to obtain a local business license for the purpose of paying local taxes.
Visit the CAlGold website to help determine what licenses and permits may be required for your business.
Notify Third Parties When You Form an S Corporation in California
Ensure that anyone the business deals with knows that an S corporation has been formed.
This will prevent an argument that they did know you had a corporation. In order to be afforded the protections of a corporation, everyone you deal with needs to know you are incorporated.
All documents and contracts should bear the corporation name and should be signed by an officer or director.
Consult With Your CPA
Taxes are very important when forming a new entity. Work with your accountant ensure you stay on top of all tax filing and payment deadlines.
The California Franchise Tax Board will not remind you about the $800 minimum tax payment, which starts the second calendar year of existence.
Accordingly, it important to be working with a good accountant that can keep you on top of such requirements.
Tax delinquencies can result in corporation invalidation in case of a lawsuit.
The accountant can also help with setting up payroll and registering with the California Employment Development Division (EDD).
So be sure to hire a qualified CPA shortly after the S corporation formation process is completed.
The entity must act like a corporation in order to be afforded the protection and tax savings of a corporation.
This entails submitting all annual filings on a timely basis, preparing annual minutes, filing taxes, paying taxes and more.
Make sure you file the corporation’s Statement of Information, with the California Secretary of State on an annual basis.
Remain compliant and mark your calendar.
Failure to remain compliant can lead to corporate suspension and penalties.
Comply with the Corporate Transparency Act When You Form an S Corporation in California
A historic new federal law called the Corporate Transparency Act is going into effect, sometime in 2022, which requires that corporation ownership be disclosed to the Dept. of Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Unit (FinCEN).
The goal of the law is to curtail tax evasion, money laundering, cyber crime, terrorism and other illegal acts facilitated by corporations and LLCs.
Violations of the Corporate Transparency Act can result in penalties that are characterized as willful are subject to a $500 per day (up to $10,000) and even prison time.
Stay tuned for updates and ensure your comply with this new law.
If you would like us to assist with formation of your S corporation, call (310) 765-2525 for a free attorney consultation or simply click here to securely get the process started.
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In the south this weekend high temperatures, even very high temperatures are set. The latest models bring low boiling air over France, which makes it possible to avoid the heat wave.
After a cold break in the middle of the week, a counter-rotation ridge between the Azores and Central Europe will be rebuilt as the cold front passes across the country. Warmer winds will rise in the south of France from the Mediterranean and Spain.
Extreme heat to very high temperature: up to 37 C
Heat is expected to intensify from the south this Saturday afternoon. Values in the entire south often exceed 30 C. 34-37 செல் C peaks are possible in the Toulouse and Provence plains. In the north, the average temperature is between 21 and 28 degrees Celsius. On Sunday, higher temperatures will more or less affect the same areas and a 38 ° C peak is possible south of the Rh பள்ளne Valley.
The more protracted heat chapter in the Southeast
Under the influence of the Iberian Depression, the weather can quickly change from southwest to storm. In this case, even if we stay in the warm air, higher temperatures will return to the southwest, except near the Mediterranean. So the strongest to strongest heat will last from the south of the Rhne Valley to the Provencal interior. We observe that the heat wave limits are higher in these Mediterranean areas. We remind you that you need to cross the night and day limits for at least 3 days to trigger a heat wave alert. Limits in these regions range from a minimum of 22 to 24 degrees Celsius and a maximum of 31 to 35 degrees Celsius.
France will avoid strength # Heat Next week! We can thank the Atlantic Anticyclone for maintaining warm air around the Mediterranean. The southeastern region will still be affected from Saturday to Tuesday pic.twitter.com/rOrlgu9LQT
– Weather Channel (lachainemeteo) June 29, 2022
So the heat will return on the first weekend of July. This may be appropriate for some of you going on vacation. So plan for the hottest, hottest weather to reach your vacation spot. However, under the influence of light winds coming from the Northeast, the values will be more breathable in the North.
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Plants and architecture: two seemingly opposite elements. How can we combine them to plan future cities that are closer to nature? What synergies can we explore? Hortitecture seeks to discover the creative and construction potentials of vital plant material, and explores its applications in ecosystem services and urban food production.
Through research at the intersections of architecture, biology, and technology, IDAS (Institute for Design and Architectural Strategies) explores this topic with the aim of transferring the knowledge gained to the design of buildings. This book documents the projects, ideas, and experiences shared by thirty-three international experts at symposia held at TU Braunschweig. Their critical reflections advance the awareness and expertise needed to develop a nature-based urban architecture.
With contributions by Stefano Boeri, Thomas Corbasson, Richard Hassell and Wong Mun Summ, Christoph Ingenhoven, Vo Trong Nghia, Elisabeth Kather, Klaus K. Loenhart, Ferdinand Ludwig and Daniel Schönle, Fuensanta Nieto, Chris Precht, Jacob van Rijs, Tomás Saraceno, Diana Scherer, Dan Wood, Ken Yeang, and others
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- 1 What are the threats to civil aviation?
- 2 What is the greatest threat to civil aviation security?
- 3 Which of the following is an emerging threat to civil aviation?
- 4 What are aviation threats?
- 5 What is the biggest threat to aviation?
- 6 Why is civil aviation an attractive target?
- 7 What are the 3 major threats in air transport?
- 8 What challenges do airlines face when addressing security threats?
- 9 How many levels of threats are there Aviation?
- 10 What does Aviation Security do?
- 11 What are the greatest challenges facing the aviation industry?
- 12 What do you think are the most important issues concerning aviation safety today?
- 13 What is the TEM model?
What are the threats to civil aviation?
Challenges include: inadequate enforcement powers allocated to the designated Appropriate Authority for security; inadequate or inefficient infrastructure and services; insufficient funds, and; lack of coordination, and duplication of capacity-building efforts.
What is the greatest threat to civil aviation security?
The greatest threat to civil aviation security is: heavy reliance on other types of infrastructure.
Which of the following is an emerging threat to civil aviation?
Human trafficking, inadequately documented travellers, narcotics smuggling, endangered species, and contraband are other causes for concern.
What are aviation threats?
Exploitation, tampering, fraud, espionage, theft, and sabotage are only a few things insider threats are capable of. Insider Threat Blog. Aircraft Hijack: Although hijackings do not occur as frequently as they once did, the threat still exists.
What is the biggest threat to aviation?
Current global security threats, uncertainty of fuel prices, cyclical trends of the economy, ‘supply & demand’, geo-political tensions such as ‘Brexit’, and of course, not forgetting, Covid-19, are all impacting aviation.
Why is civil aviation an attractive target?
Despite enhancements to the security system, terrorists continue to view civil aviation as an attractive target and continue to exploit real or perceived vulnerabilities in the international civil aviation system, with the aim of causing substantial loss of life, economic damage and disruption to connectivity and trade
What are the 3 major threats in air transport?
The air cargo system is vulnerable to several security threats including potential plots to place explosives aboard aircraft; illegal shipments of hazardous materials; criminal activities such as smuggling and theft; and potential hijackings and sabotage by persons with access to aircraft.
What challenges do airlines face when addressing security threats?
Four Challenges Facing Aviation Security
- Airports as cities. Traditional city problems are finding their way into airports—the homeless, the mentally ill, drug abuse, petty and complex crime, and civil disobedience.
- International terrorism.
- In-flight disruptions.
- Insider threat.
How many levels of threats are there Aviation?
Levels of Threat Level 1 — Disruptive behavior (verbal); Level 2 — Physically abusive behavior; Level 3 — Life-threatening behavior (or display of a weapon); Level 4 — Attempted or actual breach of the flight crew compartment.
What does Aviation Security do?
Aviation security is the protection of civil aviation against acts of unlawful interference. This objective is achieved through a combination of measures and resources both human and material, aimed for the safety of passengers, crew, ground personnel, and the general public.
What are the greatest challenges facing the aviation industry?
Challenges For The Airline Industry
- Competitiveness. Any change in the GDP is often reflected in airline usage and the fuel also costs almost 50% more in just 5 years.
- The Fuel Factor. Fuel price remains to be the biggest concern faced by the airline industry in the modern world.
- Labor Unrest.
- The Emergence of Low-Cost Carriers.
What do you think are the most important issues concerning aviation safety today?
Other issues on the list include runway safety — during approach and landing and also in the face of conflicts on the ground with other aircraft or vehicles — as well as fatal accidents related to sabotage and other intentional acts, midair collisions, cabin safety, fatigue and emerging external threats.
What is the TEM model?
The Threat and Error Management ( TEM ) model is a conceptual framework that assists in understanding, from an operational perspective, the inter-relationship between safety and human performance in dynamic and challenging operational contexts.
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The tailor can make the shirt a little smaller in fit, but it won’t be perfect. For instance, the tailor can make the shirt length shorter and he can make it fit a little tighter around your chest. The tailor cannot do anything for the shoulders though.
Can a tailor make a shirt a size smaller?
The length of your shirt can be easily shortened by a few inches for a better fit. A dress shirt should fit your torso properly without being tight, or without taking on the billowy shape of a light summer dress. Ask your tailor to take in the shirt for a slim, narrow, and modern fit.
Can a tailor make something smaller?
Shortening may be possible, but there will not be enough seam allowance to lengthen. ✶ Repair a hole by stitching it closed. Avoid a lumpy outcome and ask for a recommendation for a reweaving service.
How do you tighten a loose fitting shirt?
Five Last-Minute Tips Improve the Fit of a Baggy Shirt
- Use a military tuck to tighten excess fabric and create a slimmer fit.
- Roll up the sleeves to trim too long or loose fitting fabric.
- Open the first two buttons for a more casual look (this makes a looser fitting shirt look less disheveled.)
Can you make an XL shirt smaller?
For a large t-shirt, you can simply cut away the sleeves and hem. … For t-shirt sleeves, use the smaller shirt as a pattern again and cut the big sleeves down to the same size. If possible, leave the hem in place, so you don’t have to resew it later! Use a stretch stitch to sew the sleeve back to the armhole.
How do you make an oversized shirt fit?
These are the key difference between feeling like a frumpy versus stylish mom.
- #1 Do a Front Tuck (aka: Partial Tuck, French Tuck, Half Tuck)
- #2 Tie a Knot.
- #3 Make a Twist Knot.
- #4 Make the Shirt or Dress Tighter Using the Coin Trick to Cinch or Create “Buttons”
- #5 Roll Up the T-Shirt Sleeves If They’re Too Long.
Can any clothing be altered?
But with the magic of a good tailor, anything is possible. Well, almost anything. Here, six next-level alterations any tailor worth her salt can do, and a few things even the pros can’t fix.
Can you get clothes tailored smaller?
Shrinking Loose Items. A tailor can also make a too-big sleeve, pants leg, or shirt “shrink” by taking it in. Alterations typically can’t add more fabric to something too small. But if you have an item that’s a bit too big, chances are good your tailor can help.
Can a tailor make at shirt bigger?
Can a Tailor Make a Shirt Bigger? Tailors probably cannot make a dress shirt bigger. Tailors can usually enlarge pants by one or even two sizes since some pants are made with extra material sewn into their seams. However, coats and shirts usually do not have any extra material in their seams.
How do I make my shirts tighter in the back?
Tie the back of the shirt in a knot.
Create a tighter fitting shirt by tying the back of the shirt into a knot. Pull the fabric together behind your back. Twist the bottom of the shirt. Tie a knot at the bottom of the shirt.
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February 18, 2015
Communications and Media Relations Coordinator
Planetarium Presents Hubble Vision Feb. 27
VALDOSTA — The Valdosta State University Planetarium will celebrate the Hubble Space Telescope’s 25th year in space at 7 p.m., 8 p.m., and 9 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 27. The presentation is free of charge and open to the public.
“Launched in April 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope has broadened our knowledge of the universe in countless ways,” shared Dr. Kenneth Rumstay, a professor in the Department of Physics, Astronomy, and Geosciences.
Guests will enjoy a brief overview of the Hubble Space Telescope’s history, followed by a tour of the late winter sky.
“Dominating the heavens all night will be the gibbous moon and the giant planet Jupiter,” Rumstay continued. “Venus, blazing in the West after sunset, will dip below the horizon at 8:46 pm, followed by the much dimmer Mars. Deep-sky objects will include the Pleiades star cluster and the Orion Nebula.”
The presentation will conclude with HUBBLE Vision 2, a full-dome tour of the cosmos produced by Loch Ness Productions.
“In this film, we’ll experience new views of the planets, peek into stellar nurseries, explore star clusters and galaxies, and view the universe when the earliest galaxies were first coming into being,” Rumstay added.
Seating for each of the three presentations is limited to 47 guests. Free admission tickets will be distributed beginning at 6 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis at the VSU Planetarium and are limited to seven per person.
The rooftop observatory will be open from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., weather permitting, allowing guests the opportunity to view the wonders of the heavens.
Located on the third floor of Nevins Hall, the VSU Planetarium underwent extensive renovations during the summer of 2011 and now includes a Digitarium Kappa digital projector, which can reproduce the night sky as seen from anywhere on Earth or from the surface of any object in the solar system, at any time in history, past or future. This technology is the first of its kind in the world.
Limited parking will be available in front of Nevins Hall and across Patterson Street.
Planetarium public outreach shows are appropriate for children ages 5 and up.
Contact VSU’s Department of Physics, Astronomy, and Geosciences at (229) 333-5752 for more information.
On the Web:
Valdosta State University’s 2013-2019 Strategic Plan represents a renewal of energy and commitment to the foundational principles for comprehensive institutions.
Implementation of the plan’s five goals, along with their accompanying objectives and strategies, supports VSU’s institutional mission and the University System of Georgia’s mission for comprehensive universities.
The story above demonstrates VSU's commitment to meeting the following goals:
Goal 1: Recruit, retain, and graduate a quality, diverse student population and prepare students for roles as leaders in a global society.
Goal 3: Promote student, employee, alumni, retiree, and community engagement in our mission.
Goal 4: Foster an environment of creativity and scholarship.
Visit http://www.valdosta.edu/administration/planning/strategic-plan.php to learn more.
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The cultural valuation of biodiversity has taken on renewed importance over the last two decades as ecosystem services frameworks have become widely adopted, with the most influential and well-known being presented in the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (MEA 2005). Conservation initiatives increasingly use ecosystem service frameworks to render tropical forest landscapes and their peoples legible to market-oriented schemes such as REDD+, PES, and biodiversity offsetting in terms of the provisioning, e.g., food and water; regulating, e.g., climate and disease; supporting, e.g., nutrient cycling and pollination; and cultural, e.g., spiritual and recreational, benefits they confer to society (Costanza et al. 1997, MEA 2005, Armsworth et al. 2007, Naidoo et al. 2008, Corbera 2012). Ecosystem service approaches have been widely criticized by scholars in the social sciences and humanities, however, for their narrow focus on a small number of easily quantifiable and marketable services and a reductionist and sometimes simplistic approach to culture (Robertson 2011, Dempsey and Robertson 2012, Kirchhoff 2012, McAfee 2012, Pröpper and Haupts 2014, Schnegg et al. 2014, Winthrop 2014, Plieninger et al. 2015). A major problem is the assumption that cultural services can be quantified, and then be correlated to ecological structures and functions (Daniel et al. 2012, Russell et al. 2013). Although this permits integration with ecological data, it misses the vital point that important dimensions of cultural valuation, e.g., the religious or the sacred, cannot be reduced to ecological objects, empirically observable through positivist methods. More profoundly, the conception of culture as a category of value that is completely separate from the material values of other ecosystem services is a Western, post-Enlightenment, Cartesian phenomenon (Kirchhoff 2012, Pröpper and Haupts 2014). Non-Western peoples often do not separate nature and culture as does the Western lay and scientific thinking behind ecosystem services frameworks (Ingold 2000, Latour 2009, Viveiros de Castro 2012, Descola 2013). Forms of cultural valuation can be fundamentally different to economic valuation, more of a “processual activity of meaning-making” rather than something commensurable to a market assigned monetary value (Pröpper and Haupts 2014, Winthrop 2014, Schnegg et al. 2014). It is now recognized in the conservation literature that understanding the cultural valuation of biodiversity requires interpretivist as well as positivist social science theory and methods (Adams 2007, Sandbrook et al. 2013, Moon and Blackman 2014). Understanding the biocultural relationships through which cultural values shape tropical forest diversity is now increasingly recognized as important for the conservation of both biodiversity and (tangible and intangible) cultural heritage (Gavin et al. 2015). This means investigating the full range of cultural values, from, for example, more utilitarian (Ickowitz et al. 2014) to more symbolic (Dold and Cocks 2012, Cocks and Wiersum 2014). In trying to understand this diversity of cultural valuation, we attempt to overcome problems raised by Kirchhoff (2012) and Turnhout et al. (2013) associated with conflating economic and cultural valuation by combining methods from each of the “three cultures” of natural science, quantitative social science, and qualitative social science/humanities (Castree 2015). In this paper, we follow Turnhout et al. (2013)’s suggestion that the reductive quantification of cultural values should be accompanied by a broader qualitative contextual investigation of how people “live with” biodiversity in the sense of the role biodiversity plays in society through the meaning(s) that are attributed to it (e.g., Gould et al. 2014, von Heland and Folke 2014, Fraser et al. 2015). We combine transects, an index of cultural valuation of different species, and qualitative data collected using various methods including participant observation and semistructured interviews to examine cultural valuation in relation to biodiversity conservation through a case study of sacred agroforests in the Upper Guinea forest of West Africa.
Over time, forms of cultural valuation have shaped a greater abundance of certain species in tropical forests, either through direct propagation or because human activity favors disturbance-adapted species (van Gemerden et al. 2003). The significance of local cultures in shaping the composition and conservation of Africa’s tropical rainforests is now well recognized by conservationists, although debates around the scale of historical anthropic influence remain unresolved (Fairhead and Leach 1998, White and Oates 1999, van Gemerden et al. 2003, Bayon et al. 2012, Oslisly et al. 2013, Engone Obiang et al. 2014, Tovar et al. 2014, Vleminckx et al. 2014). In the Upper Guinea forest region of West Africa, identified as a global biodiversity hotspot (Poorter et al. 2004), rapid land-use change driven by logging, rubber plantations, and industrial agriculture has become the biggest threat to the continuing existence of rainforests (Norris et al. 2010). Since the beginning of the 19th century, up to 470,000 km² of tropical forest has been cleared (Sayer et al. 1992, Poorter et al. 2004). Liberia has the greatest area coverage of Upper Guinea forest, with some 41,238 km² or 37.7% of historic forest cover still remaining (Poorter et al. 2004).
Despite deforestation now being a major threat, much of northwestern (hereafter, NW) Liberia’s tropical forest biodiversity appears to have been shaped by long-term anthropogenic influences—indigenous peoples have historically been “builders of forests” (Fairhead and Leach 1996, 1998, Kandeh and Richards 1996)—through biocultural relations with different species entailing forms of cultural valuation. In many localities of NW Liberia, it is not unusual for the only exemplars of mature or primary rainforest species to be found in anthropogenic forest islands around towns, along paths, or at the sites of old towns. Hence, apparently natural forest landscape is often composed of old fallow, historically disturbed through shifting cultivation but with largely unmanaged succession (Fairhead and Leach 1998). One striking feature of such landscapes are “sacred groves.” Found on all habitable continents, sacred groves are of ritual and religious importance to particular cultures that in turn confer protection to the culturally valuable tree species they harbor (Gadgil and Vartak 1974, Lebbie and Guries 1995, Byers et al. 2001, Chouin 2002, 2009, Campbell 2005, Bhagwat and Rutte 2006, Sheridan and Nyamweru 2008).
The research presented in this paper focuses on a regionally specific example of this phenomenon, which we term “sacred agroforests” (SA), in the Upper Guinea forest of West Africa. SA are located at the sites of ruined towns belonging to Mande macro-language speaking groups who have occupied the region for more than 500 years (Brooks 1989). Owing to considerable cultural continuity in the region, despite historic and recent wars, current populations are normally descendants of the historical occupants of these towns, and are conferred tenurial rights by ritualized relationships with their ancestors (Fraser et al. 2015). We focus on one group in particular, the Loma. For the Loma, like other Mande speakers and many other societies of sub-Saharan Africa (Fortes 1965, Calhoun 1980), ancestors are present and have social roles in the world of the living. This reflects the wider tendency in sub-Saharan Africa for the religious and the social to be fundamentally intertwined (Bloch 2008). It is through relationships with ancestors that Loma descendants can access land through status and tenurial rights. These sites are both ritually and symbolically associated with ancestors through graves and certain trees. Ownership normally lies with the male head of a single family within the population of descendants. SA are sometimes used by gender-specific initiation societies (Poro for men, Sande for women), and for ritual and religious activities including divinations and sacrifice to protect individuals and groups (Little 1965, 1966, Leopold 1991, Hojberg 2007, McGovern 2012). These factors mean that clear cutting and burning these sites is strictly forbidden in customary law, thereby conserving plants and trees growing on them. By contrast, the surrounding natural old fallows are not preserved by any cultural laws and may be cut for shifting cultivation or logging.
Although the sacredness of SA is related to the symbolic presence of ancestors, their use as agroforests is related to material practices of ancestors. The activities of ancestors transformed the soil through deposition of charred and fresh organic materials at loci of domestic and food processing. These actions created, over time, anthropogenic soils called “African dark earth” (AfDE) that have double to triple the amount of organic carbon, significantly higher pH, cation exchange capacity, and more plant-available nutrients when compared with background Oxisols (Solomon et al. 2016). SA feature a canopy of culturally significant mature rainforest tree species, and a midstory of cocoa (Theobroma cacao), kola (Cola nitida), and various native and exotic fruit trees. AfDE is attractive for planting cocoa in Liberia because upland soils are extremely infertile; this tree crop normally only grows well in this country on fertile but limited lowland soils. Conversely, Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana have a much more diverse mix of upland soils (Jones et al. 2013), making cocoa cultivation much more viable on upland soils in these countries.
The historical-ecological phenomenon of SA in NW Liberia therefore provides an interesting and hitherto unexplored arena within which to examine the role of cultural valuation in shaping and conserving biodiversity. Studies of sacred forests in West Africa have tended to focus on cultural dimensions with less attention to ecological processes (Fairhead and Leach 1994, Chouin 2009). Studies of agroforests in West Africa tend to be purely ecological and lack recognition of the legacy effects of historical human agency on current species abundance (Oke and Odebiyi 2007, Sonwa et al. 2007, Bisseleua and Vidal 2008, Correia et al. 2010), despite the fact that the distribution of several species found in the agroforests reported in these studies is heavily influenced by historical cultural practices. Forests on anthropogenic soils in Africa, meanwhile, have not been described, and only a handful of studies describe such phenomena in South America (Paz-Rivera and Putz 2009, Junqueira et al. 2010, Fraser et al. 2011a,b, Quintero-Vallejo et al. 2015).
This article and the research it draws on aim to understand the relationship of cultural valuation to biodiversity conservation in the context of SA. First, we carried out a regional survey to determine the extent and typology of SA in NW Liberia. Second, we conducted a case study drawing on participant observation and open interviews to investigate how the cultural values as processes shape natural resource management practice. Third, we compared the ecological characteristics of the vegetation (density of individuals, basal area, species richness, floristic composition) of SA with unmanaged 45-65-year-old fallows (OF). We use OF as a baseline for our comparisons because although they are anthropogenic forests to some degree, they are more similar to natural old-growth forests because they are largely unmanaged. Fourth, we employ an index of cultural valuation to quantify utilitarian and symbolic cultural valuation of different species. Based on a prior literature review and initial observations, we formulated the following research questions:
To assess the frequency and distribution of SA we conducted an initial regional survey in four counties of NW Liberia: Gbarpolu, Bong, Lofa, and Nimba (Fig. 1, Appendix 1). We selected these counties and the areas visited within them based on descriptions of regions that were heavily populated during the 19th century (Fairhead et al. 2003) that we assumed would have the most prevalent anthropic influence and therefore the greatest area coverage of SA. During our regional survey we asked community leaders how many SA there were in the vicinity of their town or village, and visited the most easily accessible one at each community. In total we visited 83 different localities and at 51 of them we found at least one SA, 94 in total (Appendix 1). It emerged that the local term for SA is “old town spot,” confirming that locals are well aware of the anthropogenic origins of these spaces.
Following the initial survey, Wenwuta, a Loma settlement in the southern Zorzor district of Lofa County, NW Liberia (Fig. 1), and its surrounding landscape, were selected for an in-depth case study because this relatively remote area is characterized by a high degree of cultural continuity when compared with other regions of NW Liberia. We sought such an area because we wanted to investigate the relationship of cultural valuation to biodiversity conservation away from areas of rapid land use change closer to urban centers. The region has an average rainfall of 2900 mm (majority of rainfall occurs between July and November) and is capable of supporting wet evergreen forest (Poorter et al. 2004), although today there is no true old-growth forest in a landscape long dominated by rice fields, fallows, and anthropogenic forests (M. Diabaté, personal observation). The geomorphology of the landscape is characterized by low rolling hills that form a hill to valley continuum, within which three major physio-hydrographic positions are distinguished by their soil and the source of water for cultivation. These are pluvial (hilltop, cultivation reliant on precipitation), phreatic (hillside, groundwater from high water table), and fluvial (valley bottom water from surface flow, i.e., run-on and flooding by streams). Natural soils at the top of the toposequence are typically infertile and highly leached Oxisols or Ultisols, whereas those toward the bottom are more fertile Inceptisols and Entisols (Andriesse and Fresco 1991). Wenwuta is a settlement of ~250 people and around 2.5 ha in size. C14 dating shows the town was founded between 1670 and 1682 (Solomon et al. 2016). To estimate the extent of SA around the settlement, in collaboration with locals we GPS-mapped all SA within a 3-km radius of Wenwuta (Fig. 1), which was the area that they knew best and we had easiest logistical access to. This encompasses the entire Wenwuta territory and extends into that of neighboring settlements.
Based on the participatory mapping in collaboration with locals, we chose nine patches of SA and four patches of OF to establish transects for forest inventories (Appendix 2). In each SA, we established between one and five “variable area” transects following Sheil et al. (2003), depending on the size of the patch, resulting in a total of 28 transects. In OF, we established between three and seven transects per patch, in total 21 transects. (Fig. 1, Appendix 2). We did more transects in SA than OF for two reasons: first, owing to the difficulty of finding OF within the area of study, and second, because SA were the focus of study, and their biodiversity is less well understood than that of OF in the region. Transects were based on a 40-m transect line, along which four cells with a length of 10 m and a variable width were delimited on both sides and perpendicular to the line (eight cells thus making up a sample-plot). Three size-classes of trees were sampled:
• large trees (DBH > 20cm; Lmax 20 meters, Lmin 15 meters),
• medium trees (DBH > 5, < 20 cm; Lmax 15 meters, Lmin 10 meters),
• tree seedlings (DBH < 5 cm; Lmax 5 meters, Lmin 2.5 meters)
In each cell, for each size class, the five trees closest to the transect line were recorded. If no tree was encountered up to a fixed minimal distance (Lmin), the cell was tallied as empty and structural parameters (tree density and basal area) for this cell were counted as zero; if less than five trees were encountered up to the maximal distance (Lmax), the sampling stopped and density was estimated from the number of trees recorded and the maximal distance; if five trees were encountered before the maximal distance, the distance to the line of the fifth tree was recorded and used to estimate tree density (Sheil et al. 2003). For each size-class, a maximum of 40 sampled trees per plot could thus be obtained. Because the number of sample trees per plot varied, to make data on species richness comparable between transects we calculated a species richness index provided by Z=log(species counts)/log(stem counts), following Sheil et al. (2003).
To characterize the soil under SA, we took one soil sample at 0 - 15cm depth from each of the eight cells in each transect. These were then mixed to create a single composite sample for each transect in the SA. Samples were taken to Cornell Nutrient Analysis Laboratory, and were analyzed for chemical properties (aluminium, phosphorous, copper, zinc, manganese, calcium, lead, potassium, sulphur, iron), organic matter content and pH (Appendix 3). A separate study showed that the upland soils in the region were uniformly Oxisols (Solomon et al. 2016). Although we did not collect soil samples under OF, we examined in situ a sample taken in each transect to confirm that the OF were located on yellowish/red Oxisols.
To understand the processes by which the Loma value, interact with, and conceive of their environment we used unstructured and semistructured interviews and oral histories (n = 64), focus group discussions, participant observation, and transect walks (Cotton 1996) during nine months of fieldwork in Liberia. These methods were contextualized within in-depth ethnography during five months’ residence in Wenwuta. In all types of interviews we sought to balance numbers of male and female, youth and elder informants.
To quantify the cultural values associated with species in SA and OF, we used a freelisting technique (a type of cultural domain analysis, see Bernard 2011). We interviewed 116 randomly selected individuals at Wenwuta, surrounding villages, and at the town of Borkeza (Fig. 1). These other locations were selected because of the presence of SA and communities with long histories of interaction with them. We asked each individual the following questions: (1) Which trees can you see when you are in an old town spot (SA)?; (2) Which trees can you see when you are in an OF? We then used the Cognitive Salience Index, proposed by Sutrop (2001) to measure species’ cultural salience, which we used as an index of cultural valuation. This index uses free-listing data to elicit and rank the members of a certain cultural domain (in our case: SA and OF). The general idea is that terms (i.e., ethnospecies, that is, different kinds of plants and trees as perceived by locals) that are mentioned more frequently (i.e., in more interviews) and earlier (i.e., among the first terms to be mentioned in each interview) are more “culturally salient” (Quinlan 2005) and therefore have a higher value for the index. Our cultural salience index includes both utilitarian (since most useful plants tend to be mentioned more frequently,) and spiritual/symbolic (since some plants that are culturally salient might not have a high utilitarian value) values (Reyes-García et al. 2006). It provides a means to quantify cultural valuation that provides reliable data whilst being relatively quick and easy to conduct interviews (Quinlan 2005).
Local names for the trees were linked with their scientific equivalents by regional expert botanists Diabaté, Beavogui, and Guilavogui. We then calculated a cultural salience index (adopted from Sutrop 2001) of each tree species using this formula:
CS = F / (N*mP)
where: CS = cultural salience index, F = frequency (# of people who cited the species), N = number of people interviewed, mP = mean order in which the species was mentioned in the lists (or mean “rank” of the species; Sutrop 2001). Using the data obtained in the floristic inventories, we then calculated the average cultural value per tree in each transect and per transect, which were compared between SA and OF.
To compare SA and OF in terms of vegetation structure (density of individuals, basal area), species richness, and cultural valuation index, we used analyses of variance (ANOVA). To visualize differences between SA and OF with regard to their floristic composition, we used an ordination technique (nonmetric multidimensional scaling - NMDS) based on the Bray-Curtis dissimilarity. To test the statistical significance of the difference in species composition between SA and OF, we used a nonparametric multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) with 1000 permutations. All statistical analyses were performed with the R statistical software using the vegan package (Jari Oksanen et al. 2016).
Open interviews and oral histories conducted during the initial survey indicate that SA exhibit the same fundamental characteristics (that we describe at length below) among Kpelle, Mano, and other speakers of languages belonging to the same Mande macro family as the Loma, all of whom share similar cultural and ritual practices. Clearing and burning these spaces is forbidden under customary law because these sites feature ancestors’ graves and certain trees tied to living individuals, neither of which may be disturbed. At the site of old towns, this sacredness allows the continuing existence of mature trees within these spaces while allowing the planting of shade-tolerant economic tree crops such as kola, native to West Africa (Ford 1992), cocoa, native to South America and cultivated in West Africa from the 40s and 50s (Westphal 1987), and coffee (Coffea canephora), native to West Africa. Our participatory GPS mapping within a 3-km radius of Wenwuta (~2827 ha; Fig. 1) shows that SA cover 18.6 ha of the landscape surrounding the settlement. Given the wide historical distribution of Mande speaking peoples, it seems reasonable to conclude that SA are widespread throughout the Upper Guinea forest of NW Liberia and southern Guinea (Fairhead and Leach 1994, Fairhead et al. 2003), and Sierra Leone as well (Leach 1994, Frausin et al. 2014).
Our interviews and oral histories at Wenwuta and during the wider regional survey revealed that SA are cultural spaces located on the sites of old towns (Appendices 1 and 2), characterized by the presence of ancestors and graves. Ancestors, supernatural beings, and ritual artefacts such as shrines, masks, divinatory media, fetish objects, and herbal medicine are expressed in the concept of salɛ (expressed in Liberian English as “medicine”; Hojberg 2007, McGovern 2012). We found that that in SA, ancestors and some trees are seen as being endowed with this metaphysical power. The head of the Wenwuta Poro society informed us that certain trees are salɛ, although one must be familiar with particular salɛ properties or powers associated with different trees to exploit them for ritual purposes. The Loma explained that the presence of ancestors is manifest in gravestones and also in individual trees that are linked to the living and the dead. Kola trees at SA are often related to living individuals, i.e., they were planted to commemorate the birth of an individual, or other significant events (Ford 1992). One local man explained, “our forefathers moved and planted tree crops for memory. Nobody can make farm on old spots [SA], they still bury people there. When a child is born a kola tree is planted, which is then protected. These are still planted in old town spots or adjacent to them.” Cotton (Ceiba pentandra) trees at these sites are also protected. They are said by elders to have once been planted in lieu of gravestones. This in turn imbues mature Ceiba with an ancestral significance.
Owing to this cultural valuation of SA, the cutting and burning of trees is forbidden, but these areas are still used for the cultivation of tree crop species, which can be done without disturbing large, mature emergent rainforest species, and without the need for burning. The Loma recognize that the AfDE that is associated with SA permits cocoa and kola cultivation on upland soils, which is otherwise difficult on highly infertile yellowish red Oxisols that dominate in Liberia. A local chief explained, “I brought cacao here in 1964... when we arrived we tried planting cacao everywhere but it did not grow. I planted cacao in the red soil, after 20 years it did not bear fruit. It only grows in the lowland, on old town spots, and around the town... Kola also needs good soils to produce well, so it is good to plant it in the old town spot [SA].”
We found that the settled life of Loma and by extension other Mande groups over time results in a mosaic of SA. A female elder explained, “we plant trees around villages and towns, cocoa; coffee; kola and cotton trees on graves, but after time they get big and the place gets cold and dark. We are prevented by our customary law from cutting the kola and cotton trees, so people decide to move. The town space is then planted with cocoa, kola and other trees, and it becomes an old spot, where people still come for meetings, to gather crops and to bury our dead.” Therefore, the physical production or “domestication” of space by the Loma, follows an arc through time from the initial clearance of forest and establishment of the town-space, decades or even centuries of daily domestic activities, and the spatial and temporal dynamics of the planting and management of tree crops and other trees, forest regrowth, and the eventual abandonment of spaces as a living area (Fraser et al. 2014). In this final stage, the surrounding forest island makes the town “too cold,” referring to a phenomenon where forest growth over time makes the town “colder,” which is associated with a growing power of ancestors and also malevolent spirits, leading to the need to establish a new town in a safer space (McGovern 2012). The abandoned town-space then becomes protected precisely because of the traces of the former settlement, the presence of graves, cotton trees and kola linked to the living. Over the long term therefore, inhabitation of the Upper Guinea forest by Mande speaking peoples creates culturally valuable areas of anthropogenic forest.
This system, however, is under threat from a generational shift in cultural valuation. Youth across NW Liberia participated in the recent (1990-2005) war, which accelerated already existing processes of change wherein youth begin to challenge various aspects of the Loma worldview, including the sacredness of SA, i.e., that they should not be cleared for annual crop production (Fraser et al. 2015). This is demonstrated in our survey that found that when SA were slashed, it was often by youth in violation of their elders’ wishes. This was particularly acute in Nimba County, the cradle of the war, where youth had greatest participation in armed conflict (Appendix 1).
Sacred agroforests and old fallows differed in several of the vegetation parameters that we analyzed (Fig. 2, Table 1). The species richness index tended to be lower in SA than in OF for all strata, but this difference was statistically significant only for the middle strata (Table 1, Fig. 3). The greater disturbance and management intensity to which SA have historically been subject may reduce the number of species in the community, favoring a limited number of species of particular cultural value. This is clearly seen in cacao, for example, a species highly valued and intensively managed that dominates the understory in many patches of SA, particularly at the middle strata. Despite this more intensive management, however, our results show that the upper strata and the seedling strata of SA can maintain a comparable number of species with OF. The density of seedlings was significantly higher on OF than on SA, while the density of trees in middle strata was higher in SA than in OF (Table 1, Fig. 2). Similar to the pattern observed for species richness, the lower density of seedlings in SA can be due to the removal of seedlings from nonuseful species, but once these species are favored, they can occur in high densities at the middle and upper strata.
Our index of cultural valuation showed that SA are of higher overall cultural (utilitarian and symbolic) value to the Loma than OF. This is supported by our finding that the average cultural valuation indices per individual and per hectare were significantly higher in SA for trees in the middle and upper strata, when compared to OF. For seedlings, however, it was higher only when calculated per individual (and not per hectare; Table 1, Fig. 3). This shows that the historical and current management of SA favors the occurrence of species that are of high cultural importance to local people. The lack of difference for seedlings is probably the result of the regeneration of these useful species together with species that regenerate naturally during secondary succession. We found that basal area was more heterogeneous and significantly higher in SA than in OF in the middle strata, but in the upper strata it was slightly higher in OF than in SA (although not statistically significant; Table 1, Fig. 3). This is likely the result of the occurrence of useful species in high densities in SA, particularly in the middle strata. The large variation in basal area in SA is likely due to a more heterogeneous land-use history of these areas when compared with OF. These results indicate that SA can have biomass values comparable to those of OF.
The floristic composition was clearly different between SA and OF for seedlings (NPMANOVA F = 16.08; p = 0.001), for trees in the middle strata (F = 48.09; p = 0.001), and for trees in the upper strata (F = 14.13; p = 0.001; Fig. 3). The NMDS ordination also shows that the difference in floristic composition between SA and OF tends to be larger for trees than for seedlings (Fig. 2). This indicates that species that occur in OF regenerate in the understory of SA but do not reach maturity, either because they are not adapted to that specific environment or because they are removed through management. Figure 2 also shows that in OF the difference between the composition of seedlings and trees is greater than in SA. This shows that, although species composition will likely change with time in both environments, future composition on SA will tend to stay closer to the current composition than will OF.
The relationship of cultural valuation to biodiversity conservation is often examined through single disciplinary lenses, leading to partial views and incommensurability between them. We have attempted to overcome these shortcomings by combining methods from each of the three cultures of natural science, quantitative social science, and qualitative social science/humanities to show the distribution and cultural valuation of SA, their relationship to OF, and the ways in which social institutions mediate the management of these spaces. In this concluding section, we reflect on how successful our combination of different methods and data sets was in addressing our research questions, and their broader utility in exploring the relationship between cultural valuation and biodiversity conservation.
Our first research question sought to establish the extent of the hitherto undescribed phenomenon of SA in NW Liberia. This was the most straightforward in terms of the question and methods, i.e., oral histories and GPS points, yet the most time consuming owing to difficulty of travel both by car and on foot. Our regional survey, interpreted in the light of 19th and 20th century historical descriptions, found that SA are common features of the landscape in northwestern Liberia. Because it relied on local knowledge of old town spots (the local term for SA) we consider the findings to be reliable and the sample size to be big enough to support the finding that SA are widespread in the Upper Guinea forest and therefore potentially providing an important role in biodiversity conservation, along with tangible and intangible cultural heritage values. In Madagascar, for example, culturally protected small islands of forest have been shown to be essential for maintaining ecosystem services (Bodin et al. 2006). We found locals to be well aware that the fertility of AfDE permits and/or improves the production of tree crops, particularly cocoa, which, during our regional survey, we did not observe growing outside patches of AfDE or naturally fertile lowland soils.
Our second research question sought to examine and explain the role of social or religious institutions in conserving SA. We drew on a range of ethnographic methods from qualitative social science and humanities. This revealed the cultural processes through which both SA as places and individual species within them are valued and how this valuation shapes their conservation. We found that SA were valued as places for initiation society activities and as sites of fertile soil suitable for farming cocoa. In addition, the presence of ancestors in SA, and their manifestation in graves, trees, and belief in salɛ, is the cultural value of these places that contributes to their conservation. This cultural valuation of place in terms of the presence of ancestors, is significant in legitimating current inhabitants’ claims to land tenure. This important form of cultural valuation cannot be captured by quantitative approaches (natural or social), and underlines the importance of qualitative investigation. Moreover, some individual plants and trees in these places were valued both for their utilitarian affordances, while others were symbolically valued because they were seen to be imbued with the metaphysical power salɛ, while yet others were valued because they were understood to be linked to the living people and the dead ancestors.
Our third research question compared species composition and cultural valuation of SA to that of OF. This question was addressed using quantitative methods from natural science and quantitative social science, strictly oriented toward species and ethnospecies respectively, but not toward these spaces as places, as question two did. We found that although SA have biodiversity and biomass comparable to OF, they have a different species composition, not only adding biodiversity to the landscape, but also conserving forest species that are common in SA but rare (or lacking) in OF. Our index of cultural valuation showed that species within SA are of significantly higher cultural value for the Loma when compared to those of OF. Our index did not differentiate utilitarian and symbolic dimensions of cultural valuation; salience may reflect either or both of symbolic and utilitarian values, and the distinction between these kinds of cultural valuation is better explored through qualitative methods, which we attempted to address in question two.
Our approach was successful to the extent that it used methods from each of the three cultures of science in addressing research questions. However, as with most mixed methods research, it did not integrate the methods as such, rather, they remained separate. The first two research questions were addressed through an interpretivist lens using qualitative methods (GPS points aside) with the underlying assumption of a processual or relational world, whereas the final question was addressed by way of a positivist approach using quantitative methods which, although belonging to different disciplinary groupings (natural science and quantitative social science), are similar in terms of underlying assumptions of a world that can be split up and understood in terms of constituent parts.
This brings us to the question of whether a deeper integration of methods from the three cultures of science is a feasible way to advance ecosystem services frameworks. Our conclusion is that, although the two cultures of natural science and quantitative social science are readily compatible, given their shared underlying positivism, it is a much greater challenge to incorporate methods from qualitative social science and the humanities, given their underlying interpretivism. We are hesitant to suggest that, for example, forms of cultural valuation such as salɛ, or belief in the presence of ancestors, can be incorporated into ecosystem services approaches without losing their fundamental nature. This is because they are part of indigenous ontologies that are radically different to the Western scientific framing that underlies the ecosystem services framework. The issue is that these two ontologies are incommensurate; the incorporation of salɛ and/or ancestors on their own terms would undermine the positivist assumptions of the ecosystem services framework. Conversely, were these concepts to be incorporated into the ecosystem services framework on its terms they would lose their situated meaning vis-à-vis the lived experience or “lifeworld(s)” of local people(s). Nevertheless, mixed methods approaches do hold potential for cross-fertilization; the use of each distinct approach can potentially improve interpretations of the other, which can foster a more holistic understanding overall.
We started from the idea that studies combining methods from each of the three cultures of science are likely to provide a more multidimensional understanding of tropical forest landscapes. This approach generates more holistic knowledge that takes into account other values in addition to ecological and economic ones. We advocate the use of methods from the three cultures of science to advance discussion on how to better align and design conservation policies with a diversity of cultural values. However, we suggest that it is unlikely that this would be possible within a singular ecosystem services framework. A more realistic alternative would be to continue to situate methods from the two positivist cultures of natural science and quantitative social science within the ecosystem services framework, with the third interpretivist culture of qualitative social science and humanities located within a suitable alternative theoretical framing such as, for example, phenomenology (e.g., Ingold 2000, Willerslev 2004, Harris 2005, Roth 2009, Jackson 2012, Fraser et al. 2014). Therefore, we recommend that the three cultures of science should be used to consider ecosystem services from different positions (see Williams 2014), rather than attempting to integrate these positions and associated methods into a unified framework, because there are limits to the extent that different approaches can be integrated without one or another losing its essence.
In conclusion, we recommend that given the widespread occurrence of SA in the Upper Guinea forest, these cultural forests should be subject to dedicated conservation policies in West African countries, and policies should be sensitive to the cultural values that we have shown to be related to both the formation and conservation of these sites. With regard to cultural valuation, we note that the utilitarian and symbolic cultural values of SA that we revealed can be expressed through ideas of tangible and intangible cultural heritage, which can be used to articulate cultural valuation and biodiversity conservation to a wider audience. Conservation policies should incorporate intangible cultural heritage or symbolic cultural values into their conceptualization of local cultural valuation, along with better known tangible cultural heritage or utilitarian cultural values.
Rainfall may also be a factor in the infertility of Liberian soils. The country has one of the heaviest annual rainfalls in all of Africa. In the Upper Guinea forest, rainfall decreases from east to west (see Fig. 2 in Bongers et al. 1999), meaning that over millennia the soils have become significantly much more heavily leached than comparative soils in Ghana, where cocoa cultivation is widely practiced on upland soils.
We thank the ESRC for funding (RES-062-23-2310). We thank other members of the collaborative research program from which the research reported in this article derives, including anthropologists James Fairhead and Melissa Leach at the University of Sussex, UK, Kojo Amanor at the University of Legon in Ghana, and Dominique Millimouno at Cabinet Universitaire de Recherches-Actions, Kissidougou, Republic of Guinea, and soil scientists Johannes Lehmann and Dawit Solomon at Cornell University, Søren M. Kristiansen at Aarhus University, Denmark. Our joint work is cited. We thank Jeanette Carter of the University of Liberia for facilitating our research project and officials of the government of Liberia for granting permission to conduct research. We thank Gayflor Kesselie for assistance in fieldwork. We thank Victoria Frausin for assistance with figures. Any errors of fact and judgment rest with the authors.
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Google’s search quality raters guidelines are freshly updated. The search engine refined its YMYL content and added extra clarifications on low-quality pages, among other things, Search Engine Land reports.
Here’s what’s new:
- Updated language to align with the newly published Search Quality Rater Guidelines: An Overview
- A refined YMYL that focuses on topics requiring extra accuracy to prevent harm
- Low and Lowest Page Quality sections are more clear now and emphasize that E-A-T types and levels depend on the page’s purpose
- The language used in the document is more applicable for all device types (new screenshots, updated examples, etc.)
What is YMYL short for? The acronym stands for ‘Your Money, Your Life’ and is a description of a specific kind of content. This refers to content that can persuade a reader to decide something related to their money – or their life. It means that that particular content can harm someone. For example, content about what to do during an earthquake, vaccines, etc.
In the previous document, Google had these topics broken down into seven categories. Now – there are no such categories. Instead, the Quality Rater Guidelines now define YMYL by what harm can it cause to the reader and others around him.
These topics can impact health, financial stability, the safety of people or the well-being of society. As Google states, that can happen because:
The topic is harmful or dangerous (criminal acts, violent extremism, etc)
The topic can cause harm because it’s not trustworthy and accurate (health, investing money, voting rights, etc.)
Also, Google added a new table of fresh examples that clarify this more:
Low-Quality Pages, E-A-T & YMYL
How do you know if your page is labelled as ‘low quality? According to the new document, you get a low rating if a page has one or more of these:
- An inadequate level of E-A-T (expertise, authoritativeness, trustworthiness) for the purpose of the page
- The quality of the main content is low for the purpose of the page.
- There is an unsatisfying amount of helpful MC (main content) for the purpose of the page.
- The title of the MC is exaggerated or shocking – so no clickbait!
- The Ads distract from the MC or interferes with it
- Not enough information about the creator of the main content for the purpose of the page – no good reason for anonymity
- Negative reputation of the website or MC creators
A lack of E-A-T could potentially mean a low-quality rating, and that low-quality and harmful pages can happen on any type of website. That’s why more information about the creator is a good thing, especially for YMYL content where E-A-T is critical.
I believe E-A-T has significance, in that it tells us the direction Google wants SEO and content to go in…
but it stops there.
If you are strictly looking for E-A-T to rank and ignoring that Google is still in fact and algorithm, you will lose in the SEO game.
— Marvin Dominguez (@MarvDominguez) July 28, 2022
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In 1897 Gugliemo Marconi was the first to demonstrate that it was possible to establish a continuous communication stream with the ships that were sailing in the English Channel, by means of radio waves. Since then, the wireless technologies that make “on-the-move” communication possible for us have evolved remarkably. Today, facilitated by RF circuit fabrication and digital switching techniques, affordable high speed telecommunication has been largely deployed across the world.
We know, communication means transfer of information from source to recipient. In traditional telephony, when source and recipient were located in long distance, this transfer used to happen by connecting source and recipient physically through conducting wires, which would carry information in the form of electrical signals.
Now, what is Wireless Communication?
Any transfer of information between points that do not have a physical connection, like wire or cable connection, would be WIRELESS COMMUNICATION. Therefore, when you talk to your friend sitting beside you, technically wouldn’t you be communicating wirelessly? But since we are Engineers, let us leave aside such naive cases and have some qualitative examples of wireless communication systems.
Examples of wireless communication:
- Short Distance - TV controlled by remote
- Long Distance - Space Radio Communication
Components of a Communication System
The source is the originating point of the information that is to be conveyed. This information could be voice, text, picture, packet data etc. Usually, this message is encoded upon a carrier or a medium called the Baseband signal. The baseband signal carries no information on its own, but before reaching the transmitter, the information to be sent is added to it. The transmitter then sends out the message into the communication channel.
The channel is a medium through which the transmitter output is sent to the recipient. This in the wired system could be a wire, a coaxial cable, or an optical fiber. In wireless systems these are generally waves like IR or radio. At the other end of the channel would be the receiver. It would extract the information from the incoming signal received, by subtracting the baseband signal from it. The receiver output is the information that had come from the source, and this can be directed to the recipient.
Cellular Mobile Communication systems are wireless systems that divide a given geographical area into cells and use a large number of transmitters to communicate wirelessly within those cells. They provide mobility to the user within the cell, and when he/she moves from one cell to another, a ‘hand-off’ mechanism takes care of continuous connectivity. Therefore cellular communication ensures connectivity with a single network over a large geographical area.
Evolution of Cellular Radio Communication
Over the years, we have seen remarkable growth of cellular communication over radio. With ever increasing subscriber base and limited radio resource, providing quality telecom services became difficult. These issues led mobile service providers to research into technologies and improve the quality of service and be able to support more users in their systems. Therefore Cellular communication has been continuously evolving into newer forms. Here’s a brief look into its journey from 1G to LTE.
North American Cellular
- Developed in the 1970’s, deployed in the early 1980’s
- Initially operated in 800 MHz frequency range, then in 1900 MHz range
- Newer than North American Cellular
- All Digital Standard recommended by ETSI for Europe.
- Adapted in other countries.
- Operates in 900 MHz range
- Is a packet based data service for mobile phones
- 56-114 kbps
- 3GPP standards
- Data rates starts from 384 kbps and runs into Mbps based on the technology
- Based on an all-IP packet switched network.
- Peak data rates of up to approximately 100 Mbps
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Social and economic data of Xinjiang (prefecture, city, county) in 2012 and 2013, including statistical data of economy and population of the whole region and all regions, counties (cities). The data include 12 types of statistical data: basic situation of rural areas, population and employment, comprehensive economy, agriculture, industry and construction industry, transportation, post and Telecommunications energy, foreign trade and tourism, investment in fixed assets, education, science, technology, culture and health, people's life, social security, resource environment and sustainable development, There are 119 indicators in total, some of which are from sample survey data.
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This data is compiled from the county indicators in the statistical yearbook of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region from 2012 to 2013
The data recorded in the electronic Yearbook shall be collated strictly.
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Do you require a professional dental cleaning service in Dubai? Are you having stained teeth, plaque and tartar build-up in your mouth? Getting a professional dental cleaning session at least twice a year is recommended, even if you’re brushing or flossing daily.
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UNESCO is more understanding: Hakan Kıran, the architect of the Golden Horn Metro Bridge, who has created a debate, said that a new era has been entered into with UNESCO and said, pr UNESCO is looking at new buildings more comprehensively. UN
Halic Metro Bridge opened in February, 15 opened a year ago. The bridge had been the subject of serious objections and controversies since the date of the 2005 project. UNESCO Turkey at the regular meeting in 2009, date arrangements will be made on the peninsula, especially Haliç Metro region is not made necessary revisions relating Bridge; 'Endangered World Heritage' has warned that received the list of municipal plans was forced to revise. However, the construction of the bridge on UNESCO's re-warning was stopped between 2010-2011. In the 2012 and 2013 reports on the UNESCO historical peninsula, the concerns that the bridge would have a negative impact on the historical peninsula were emphasized. The 2014 report was never mentioned. The historic peninsula will be on the agenda again at a meeting of UNESCO's World Heritage Committee in Bonn, Germany in June this year. One of the most curious questions in this context is how UNESCO will take on the Golden Horn Metro Bridge.
'We no longer want to live in the museum city'
During the visit of the Director-General of UNESCO, Irina Bokova, to Istanbul in early last month, the üs Haliç Metro Bridge Project Ir was revised with the warnings of the UNESCO to prevent the impact of the historical peninsula. The administration is open to dialogue in remarks that relations with UNESCO are improving. Hakan Kıran, the architect of the bridge, stated that the relations with UNESCO were sitting in a much more scientific framework in the new period and said: arı Now the system is working. Bridge discussions were also references to contemporary buildings in other cities. Dresden, London St. Petersburg and Bordeaux are having the same debate as us. 'No longer want to live in the museum city' understanding emerged. This view has been activated through the bridge discussions we have. UNESCO has begun to see new structures more comprehensively. UN
'PROBLEM IS NOT THE ARCHITECT OF THE BRIDGE'
Kıran, who said that UNESCO's objections were not related to the design of the bridge, continued as follows: My design was approved by the Protection Board at 1985. Then the objections began to come. The main problem was not the architecture of the bridge, but the fulfillment of the obligations of the agreement we signed with UNESCO. The bridge was supposed to be examined and they were right to be mad. Finally, the construction was stopped for a year. We completed the construction of an independent delegation established by UNESCO. Thus, the work of UNESCO consultants has ended. Böylece
But will the improvement of relations with UNESCO change people's perception of the bridge? Cek One-way informed people may have the opportunity to look at it again, son he replied. Ilı Then they will see a structure that represents the 21 century. Understanding the bridge may take time. The sense of protectionism is changing. Paris, for example, is one of the most developed cities. When the Louvre Museum's famous pyramid was built in time, protests were held. Now they don't want to share their pyramids with anyone. These processes are happening everywhere. Bu
Why did he raise controversy?
The bridge project was approved by the Protection Board at the July 2005. However, experts opposed the design of the bridge because the towers of the bridge overshadowed the Süleymaniye Mosque and disrupted the silhouette of the historical peninsula. In March 2012, the Istanbul SOS Initiative sent the petitions to the Municipality and the Presidency, signed by the 4 thousand people, including Orhan Pamuk, Cemal Kafadar, Ara Güler and Serra Yılmaz.
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Diagnosis is defined as the outcome or expected course of the disease AIDS Prognosis. It comes from an ancient Greek word meaning ‘to know in advance’.
There is presently no solution for AIDS and it is lethal without treatment. However, it takes a long time for HIV infection to completely transform into AIDS. The virus begins to replicate inside CD4 cells in the body and begins to weaken the immune system.
The time it takes for HIV infection to develop AIDS can range from 6 months (very short) to 15 years. The average life span of AIDS from early HIV infection in the UK is around 12 years.
Delaying the onset of AIDS
Beginning antiretroviral treatment subsequent to distinguishing HIV positive status can assist with deferring the beginning of AIDS and related conditions.These drugs prevent viral transmission and do not actually cure the disease.
In the United States, most patients survive for many years after diagnosis because of the availability of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). HAART has dramatically increased the survival time of people living with HIV.
What affects the prognosis of HIV/AIDS?
Factors that affect the outcome of people with HIV include:
- CD4 cell count. Lower counts indicate a poor immunity and chances of getting infections that may often turn life-threatening.
- Viral load in blood. High number of viable viral RNA in blood is another indicator of poorer prognosis.
- Age of the patient. Infants and elderly are more at risk of a poorer outcome and rapid progress of the disease.
- Those who have developed a serious HIV related condition before starting the anti-HIV medication are also at a high risk of early AIDS progression and death.
- Concomitant infections with hepatitis B or C virus
- Injectable drug abusers
- Those with heart disease or liver disease often have a poor prognosis as well.
HIV vaccine development
An effective vaccine against HIV has been researched over the last three decades. To date, no effective vaccine has been found against the disease. Research is underway on drug treatment and vaccine development.
HIV status in developing countries
HIV drugs are not always available in the developing world, where most outbreaks occur.
Factors that have improved prognosis of HIV infection in developed countries like US and UK
The most important factor is the availability of HIV drugs. Since a powerful combination of anti-HIV drugs became available in 1996, the number of HIV-related illnesses and deaths has dropped dramatically. In addition, routine testing and early detection have facilitated early introduction of antiretroviral therapy and improved diagnosis.
Regular check-ups at HIV clinics, taking regular HIV medications and other medications, not smoking, eating a healthy balanced diet and exercising regularly can also lead to a longer and healthier life. It is also important to maintain a healthy mental state.
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The Gospel Seed Always Brings a Harvest – by Milton Hook
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Jun 8, 2015 1870
The Areopagus in Athens is a large sandstone outcrop where, in ancient times, the judiciary would hold court and the intelligentsia would idle their time away in philosophical discussion. It’s rough and rocky nature doesn’t have much ambience and I would certainly take a cushion for my derriere if I planned to sit there for more than five minutes.
When the Athenian intelligentsia heard that “Paul was preaching the good news about Jesus and the resurrection” they agreed to lend an ear (Acts 17).
Paul attracted his listeners on side by mentioning their shrine to An Unknown God (Gk. agnosto theo). The Athenians did not tolerate atheism but they did allow for agnosticism. That is, they believed there were many gods but their unknown god was not accessible to their senses. So Paul set out to demonstrate that his God was accessible to the senses —- sight, hearing and touch. This God, he argued, is the creator and “He is not far from each one of us,” in fact, “in Him we live and move and have our being.” The last phrase was a quotation from Epimenides, a poet from Paul’s homeland of Cilicia. Then he quoted from a poet of nearby Crete, saying, “We are his offspring,” hoping to further persuade his listeners. Undoubtedly, we do not have the full transcript of Paul’s sermon but we get the gist. Paul’s God, Jesus, had been seen, heard and touched. He was the creator and sustainer. It is around Him that our lives revolve. It is possible to know Him. He is most accessible, unlike the Athenian’s unknown god.
Paul then moved on to talk about His God as the Judge of mankind. The two concepts, creator and judge, were not alien to the Greek’s ideas about their gods. And they would have been aware that the Jews also believed that their Jehovah was both creator and judge of all. But as soon as Paul introduced the distinctive of Christianity, the resurrection of Jesus, it lit his listener’s fuse. The thought sparked and hissed and crackled and finally exploded in disbelief, except for a few.
Had Paul wasted his time? No, by no means! It was probably a relatively small gathering of intellectuals and passers-by. To persuade just one about the resurrection of Jesus would have made it all worthwhile. Luke records that a tiny group accepted the gospel that day, including Dionysius and a woman called Damaris.
The gospel seed always brings a harvest, even if you can only count them on one hand.
– Milton Hook
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Editor’s note: This article appeared Tuesday on thehill.com
In Michigan, thousands of state residents have signed a petition that would establish education savings accounts for students. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vetoed similar legislation last year, but if the petition makes it to the state ballot and passes this fall (and it’s looking like it will), it would create one of the largest school choice programs in the country by commanding as much as $500 million in annual funding to provide flexible spending accounts for low-income and special needs students.
Under the proposal, students could access $7,830 each year to pay for private school tuition and other customizable services such as tutoring or transportation.
But Michigan’s program wouldn’t just serve students who decide to leave their public school to homeschool or attend a private school; it would also make $500 available annually to qualifying students who remain in public schools and provide $1,100 annually for public school students with disabilities.
While those amounts are only a fraction of the funds that would be available to students who withdraw from public school, it would be the first time a school choice proposal puts education dollars directly in the hands of students who remain in public schools.
This is a big deal, because granting the option of small-scale customization to families who are happy with their public schools may be exactly the reform strategy the school choice movement has needed for decades.
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In a rather important development, the immigration ministers from throughout Canada reportedly congregated in Winnipeg recently even as they talked about the different matters concerning the Canadian immigration. On the list of items were the growth and extension of the Provincial Nominee Programmes (PNPs) and the Immigrant settlement assistance, refugee programmes.
At the meeting, John McCallum--the in-office Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship for Canada--declared that by November 1 this year the federal administration would make public the goal for new refugee intake levels for the period 2017 to 2018.
The minister reportedly met with his provincial equivalents to talk about the management of the nation’s refugee intake. From November 15, 2015 to October 2, 2016, the Maple Leaf Country gave a red carpet welcome to over 31,919 refugees from Syria even while the administration is carrying on processing over 20,000 petitions.
At the meeting the provincial ministers, from across the nation, urged for the expansion of the levels of the PNP intake. For instance, Ian Wishart--the incumbent Minister of Education and Training for Manitoba, who manages immigration and visa process in the province--urged for an end to the upper limit on the figure of petitions that could be sent under the Manitoba PNP.
The various ministers also reportedly discussed improving the existing settlement schemes, to help immigrants upon landing in the nation. These ministers particularly discussed the value of recognizing overseas qualifications.
They also had the same opinion on the issue of boosting information and statistics sharing on successful integration attempts, with a view to study and make settlement plans for the new entrants better.
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How to be a DIY investor and take control of your money to build a richer future
DIY investing: There has never been a better time to take control of your investments and build your fortune.
Whether you are starting from scratch, or want to make more of money you’ve already put aside, there has never been a better time to become a DIY investor.
From things to invest in, to ways to do it, the wealth of opportunities on offer to personal investors make it simple and cost-effective to take control of your money.
Yet many of those who already have plenty of rainy day savings built up still shy away from investing.
Ask why and the two main reasons will typically be that either investing is too complicated, or the risk of losing money is too great.
Certainly, it is true that investing does require a little work.
It is also absolutely vital that investors understand that in return for the reward of higher potential returns than you can get with cash savings, they must take the risk of a fall in the value of their investments.
But if you are willing to accept this and think long-term, then investing can be a very rewarding endeavour, with the potential to grow your wealth substantially.
We explain how to be a DIY investor and get started on a road that will hopefully take you to riches.
The first thing to remember about investing is that it needs to be a long-term game. Over time a wisely-picked investment should deliver good returns, but its value can fall as well as rise. To put it bluntly, you need to be aware that you can lose money.
The way to think of investing is not as a get-rich-quick operation – that’s trading, which is a completely different ball game - but as a way of making your money work harder over time.
The often-cited Barclays Equity Gilt Study shows that £100 invested into shares in 1945, with dividend income reinvested, would be worth £131,469 in 2010. Salted away as cash with interest reinvested it would be worth £61,195.
This is not to suggest you should pile all-in to the stock market right now, but there are plenty of people who should probably be making their money work harder, so it at least pays to find out more.
It is also the case that if you are not one of the generation that will benefit from final salary-style defined contribution pensions, your retirement fund will most likely be riding on investments.
When should you start investing?
There is an old adage that says ‘never invest money that you can’t afford to lose’. Working on that basis is a little misleading, however, as most of us wouldn’t say that we can afford to lose any money at all.
A better rule is not to invest money that you may need quick access to for essentials or a minor emergency
The rule of thumb is that you should have at least three to six months’ worth of your post-tax income in an easily accessible savings pot. It may be not be earning you a great rate of interest, but it will be there to pay the bills if you lose your job or the boiler conks out.
When opting to invest, it is also always worth evaluating whether the potential return you will get from it is worth the extra risk that you are taking over putting it in a savings account (use these correctly and your cash in there is fully protected.)
You also need to think about what you are investing or saving for. If you are looking to hit a set goal over the short term, such as a house deposit or wedding, risking your precious funds may be unwise.
No one wants to put their hard-won cash into a fund and then lose 10 or 20 per cent, and the fear of losing money always looms large when investing. Drip feeding a lump sum in and regular investing are ways to try and weather the storms while still reaping rewards when the sun shines, but whatever you do, investing will always involve some risk.
Why be a DIY investor?
DIY investing: could you get on the road to riches?
Personal investors are currently blessed with greater options on how and where to invest than ever before.
The crucial driving force behind this has been the emergence of execution-only DIY investing platforms. These mean that investors no longer need to call a broker or financial adviser to buy and sell. Instead they can delve into the wealth of information, research and charts available and do it themselves for lower fees.
The rise of the DIY investing platform allows investors to access funds, shares, investment trusts, exchange traded funds (ETFs) and bonds from the comfort of their computer, or even smartphone now in some cases.
Competition has driven investing costs down at the same time as it has driven the quality of services being offered up.
In the meantime, a shake-up of the financial advice market means advisers must now charge fees rather than earn money through commission.
There is still, of course, a vital place for financial advice for those who are unsure about what they are doing or do not want to take on the responsibility of choosing where to invest themselves.
But with advisers quoting rates running into hundreds of pounds per hour or per item, those happy to use the wealth of information out there to pick their own investments can do it themselves easily and cheaply.
Read more about what the fees shake-up means for your money
The power of regular investing
When it comes to building your fortune, regular saving or investing can deliver handsome returns.
The simple act of getting some spare cash out of your bank account each month and into your nest egg can work wonders for the pot.
One of the advantages of investing this way is that it removes the temptation to try and time the market, something that is notoriously difficult to do and that most professionals fall short on.
Setting up a direct debit for just after payday gets the sum that you are salting away out of your clutches before you can spend it, and you can also benefit from many DIY investing platforms’ lower costs for regular investments.
The advantage of continuing to invest small amounts regularly, even when the market is down, is that these are the times when you are buying in cheaply. The idea is that as long as you are picking quality investments, when prices rise again you will be up. It may sound counter intuitive to buy when the market is depressed, but the simplest rule of how to make money is to buy low and sell high.
A caveat to this, of course, is that you are buying a quality investment and not just ploughing money into a firm that is slowly going down the tubes – this is somewhere that spreading risk through a fund or investment trust can pay off.
Read more about how to divide investments so your eggs aren't all in one basket
How to invest
When it comes to investing, middleman can be your friends. The best bet for a DIY investor is one of the many investing platforms available, ranging from those that offer funds only, to those that allow you to invest across shares, funds, investment trusts, bonds and more.
These will allow you to set up an account online and then pay in a lump sum to invest how you choose, or sign up for regular direct debit monthly payments into a selection of investments - or do both.
Most platforms are very simple to use and easy to get used to. They will offer varying degrees of tips, analysis, tools and service.
The competitive market for DIY investing platforms has driven down costs and improved service. Some charge an administration fee and fees for buying and selling, while others opt to earn their money from fund commission and offer ‘free’ dealing. Many sit somewhere in between these two models.
What is a stocks and shares Isa?
What are they?
A tax-efficient way of holding cash, shares, bonds and collective funds such as unit trusts, Oeics, investment trusts and ETFs.
What can you pay in?
Everyone has an Isa allowance that can be used each year.
In the 2015/16 tax year the Isa allowance is £15,240, which can be spread across cash and stocks and shares Isas.
Before deciding on your investing Isa or platform, it is worth considering why your choice matters.
Making the most of investing is not just about picking investments wisely, it's also important to make sure you hold them in the best place because this cuts the fees and charges that eat into your hard-won returns.
That difficulty in choosing comes in part from some good news.
Platform providers now offer to return some or all of the annual commission to fund investors, which is a great sign. Isa charges in many cases are also now broadly similar to standard investing platform charges.
However, a more complex factor, is that DIY investors can hold a variety of assets in their Isa - not just one fund or a handful of them.
Charges vary for those Isa investors choosing to hold investment trusts, ETFs, shares and directly traded corporate bonds, alongside traditional managed funds in the form of OEICs and unit trusts.
For a full rundown of what this means for you and a pick of some of This is Money’s favourites, read our How to choose the best DIY investing Isa guide.
How to invest: learn more about DIY share dealing
Investing in funds, investment trusts or shares
Investing in shares directly has long been a popular option and can be very rewarding, but is a path laid with traps.
If you do decide to pick individual shares then make sure you research companies very carefully, learn to understand how to read their balance sheets and financial statistics and don’t just get swept along by what the hot tips of the moment are.
The classic share investor’s mistake is to buy too few different companies. A report by specialist magazine Investors Chronicle says the ideal number of shares for a portfolio is 15, spread across different sectors.
In reality, many investors hold less and end up far too concentrated on one particular sector or market.
Funds and investment trusts
A simple way around this is to invest in either active funds or investment trusts, where a fund manager chooses a basket of shares for you, or in passive tracker funds or exchange traded funds, which follow an index up or down.
Fund managers will tell you that the advantage of an active fund is their expertise but you actually have to choose the right manager to benefit from this. Many consistently fail to beat their benchmark and still levy their fees - a handful do actually outperform year after year. [Read our guide to low-cost index tracker funds and the cheapest around]
Funds are also a popular way to invest in bonds. These are essentially IOUs issued by companies and governments to borrow money from investors over a period of time in return for a set repayment each year and their money back at the end of the bonds life. Picking individual bonds is possible, but once again investors need to be careful to spread their risk. [Read more about investing in bonds here.]
Investment trusts vs funds
The crucial difference between investment trusts and funds is that investment trusts are listed companies with shares that trade on the stockmarket, while funds simply rise or fall in value in line with the assets they hold.
Trusts invest in the shares of other companies and are known as closed end, meaning the number of shares or units the trust's portfolio is divided into is limited. Investors can buy or sell these units to join or leave, but new money outside this pool cannot be raised without formally issuing new shares.
Investment trusts can be riskier than unit trusts because their shares can trade at a premium or discount to the value of the assets they hold, known as the net asset value.
For example, a trust's price can fall below the total value of its holdings, if it is unpopular and people do not want to invest but do want to sell, thus pushing down demand and driving up the supply of its units for sale. This gives new investors the opportunity to buy in at a discount, but means existing investors holdings are worth less than they should be.
Investment trusts tend to be a lower cost option than funds, with no initial charge and lower annual fees. However, buying incurs share-dealing charges, and again a good DIY investment platform will cut these.
The Investment Management Association website can help with information on funds.
A good place to find out more about investment trusts is the Association of Investment Companies (AIC) website.
Why invest through an Isa?
Investing in an Isa is one of the few opportunities we have for making money with very little tax .But it doesn't offer complete tax-free status.
Any gains within an Isa are free from capital gains tax. Everyone has a CGT allowance, currently £11,000 per year, and many may feel they are unlikely to ever make more than this in profit each year from selling their assets.
However, those who invest consistently over time may one day be surprised at how much those investments are worth - and realise that holding them in a tax-free wrapper makes sense.
Income from investments is also treated in a tax-friendly way in an Isa. Corporate bonds and gilts income is tax-free. Dividends and shares income are still taxed at 10 per cent before they are received, so basic rate taxpayers will not gain any extra benefit, but higher rate taxpayers do not have to pay any extra tax.
And if you are a basic rate taxpayer you may hope to be a higher rate taxpayer one day, so putting your investments in a tax-free wrapper is a sound tactic.
Isa investing also removes the headache of tax returns.
It used to be that investing in an Isa was not always worthwhile, as charges were higher. In most cases charges are now exactly the same as for normal investing, so using the Isa wrapper makes sense.
Should you invest in an Isa, a pension, or both? Read more here
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From the corporate blog Virtual Iron management officially take distances from paravirtualization technology.
Just few months ago Virtual Iron announced the new 3.0 version, expected this month in its first beta, would be based on the Xen hypervisor, open source project and maximum example of paravirtualization.
Is this a paradox? Not really.
Virtual Iron will be based on Xen as announced but will completely depend on AMD and Intel hardware aid to virtualize guest operating systems.
The reason why Virtual Iron decided to skip paravirtualization is clearly stated in the blog post, which also reports some raw benchmark comparisons:
Paravirtualization requires substantial engineering efforts in modifying and maintaining an operating system. However, these heroic efforts are inevitably losing the battle against Moore’s Law and hardware advances being made in the x86 space. By the time the first product with paravirtualization appears on the market, more than 80% of the shipping x86 server processors from Intel and AMD will have hardware-based virtualization acceleration integrated into the chips (Intel-VT and AMD-V or “Rev-F”). This hardware-based acceleration is designed to optimize pure virtualization performance, primarily the virtualization of CPU, and it renders OS paravirtualization efforts as completely unnecessary and behind the technology curve.
The current batch of chips offering hardware-based virtualization acceleration from Intel and AMD, primarily helps with virtualization of CPUs and very little for virtualizing an I/O subsystem. To improve the I/O performance of unmodified guest OSs, we are developing accelerated drivers. The early performance numbers are encouraging. Some numbers are many times faster than emulated I/O and close to native hardware performance numbers.
Just to give people a flavor of the performance numbers that we are getting, below are some preliminary results on Intel Woodcrest (51xx series) with a Gigabit network, SAN storage and all of the VMs at 1 CPU. These numbers are very early. Disk performance is very good and we are just beginning to tune performance.
Native VI-accel Bonnie-SAN (bigger is better) Write, KB/sec 52,106 49,500 Read, KB/sec 59,392 57,186 netperf (bigger is better) tcp req/resp (t/sec) 6,831 5,648 SPECjbb2000 (bigger is better) JRockit JVM thruput 43,061 40,364
I strongly agree with this vision: the big problem of paravirtualization is that achieved performances are not a desirable benefit when you have to trade off them with kernel modification of your guest operating system.
Hardly software house would agree to support their applications on a paravirtualized OS, for the simple reason the environment is not controlled anymore. Reliability, security, compatibility have to be proved again in such scenario e no vendor would be able to grant same level of testing as one happened during original operating system development. Not in a decent amount of time.
Also, the biggest trade off point is that paravirtualization doesn’t permit to run Microsoft Windows and, as I said many times, this is a limit big enough to prevent the technology from entering in the largest part of the market: the SMB segment. The exact reason why Xen itself will eventually go the same path of Virtual Iron.
How much good paravirtualization performances have to be to suffer all of this?
Also: is it simpler to replace hardware (when new virtualization improvements becomes available in new CPUs) or to replace operating system (when a new paravirtualized OS becomes available)?
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Bluey-green, white and transparent squares with a few odd bits of
shapes around the perimeter. But, how many squares are there of
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For a majority of traders, establishing a business is the realization of their dreams. This is because, running your own successful business involves numerous upsides; For instance, you are able to select preferable working hours and also do not have to share profits with anyone.
However, you are also likely to shoulder the burden of operating the business on your own. To make it easier for you, ensure you obtain an insurance cover. While getting trader insurance will increase your expenses, it can be a lifesaver for your business.
Let’s look at different types of insurance policies that a trader should have and why they are important.
Public liability insurance
Public liability policy is one of the essential business coverage as it will protect you in case a client or a public member sues you due to the injury suffered at your workplace. The policy will assist you to cater for the expenses of any compensation that must be paid to the plaintiffand will pay for the legal process.
Professional indemnity insurance
This is useful to people who are in the service industry or those who offer services like consultancy. The policy helps you cover the claims by a customer who has experienced a financial loss because of your work. For instance, a customer might claim he got a misleading advice from a financial advisor concerning investments and as a result, incurred some losses.
Accident insurance for traders
For the majority of traders, time is money. So the longer you work, the higher you earn. Therefore, if you get into an accident and you’re out of work for a certain period, the personalaccident insurance will assist you cover the lost income.
Worker’s liability insurance
As a trader, you might be required to employ one or two workers to help you run the business. In this case, you need to get a worker’s liability since it’s a requirement by law. Thepolicy will protect you and your company against claims presented by your workers in case they are injured, or get sick while doing their duties.
Building and contents insurance
As a business owner, you need to get a building and content policy to cover any emergency that might interfere with the smooth operation of your business. Content insurance will cover fittings and fixtures and you might get an extra cover for office properties like computers and money kept in your office. Content insurance will also cover things such as mobiles, laptops, and office tablets.
Note that your regular vehicle insurance might not offer enough coverage for your van if it is involved in the daily running of the business. Therefore, it’s important to check the terms of your insurance policy to find out if you want to shift to a suitable type of coverage.
Since the tools and equipment used to run most business tend to be costly, it’s worth getting an extra coverage to over protection against theft, damage or loss.
Educating yourself about different types of insurance is important as you will have an idea of what you need. Ask your insurance agent what is included in the policy and what is excluded.Don’t wait for them to tell you everything.
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SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Korea Bizwire) — The number of high-ranking female public servants in central government agencies surpassed 100 for the first time last year, government data showed Wednesday.
The number of women in senior government roles reached 102 last year, accounting for 6.7 percent of the total ranking central government officials, according to the Ministry of Personnel Management.
It was the first time the number had broken the three-digit mark. The proportion of such public servants has been on a steady rise since reaching 4.2 percent in 2012.
The data reflects the trend of a growing number of women breaking the glass ceiling in South Korea’s male-dominated society.
The ratio of female director-level officials in central government reached a record high of 17.5 percent in 2018, up 2.7 percentage points from the previous year.
As for provincial governments, the portion of female officials at the director level gained 1.7 percentage points to stand at 15.6 percent.
The employment rate for disabled people reached 3.43 percent at the central government level and 3.95 percent in provincial governments.
Government agencies are supposed to ensure physically challenged people make up at least 3.2 percent of their total workforce.
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Publication Language: Ukrainian
Publisher: PH “Akademperiodyka”
Place Published: Kyiv
The main stages of life, scientific, scientific-organizational, diplomatic and public-political activities of the famous scientist, Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor, laureate of the State Prize of Ukraine in the Field of Science and Technology, the M.I. Tugan-Baranovsky Prize of NAS of Ukraine, Honored Worker of Science and Technology of Ukraine, Vice-President of NAS of Ukraine, Academician of NAS of Ukraine S.I. Pyrozhkov. The scientific interests of the scientist cover various issues of socio-humanistics and demography, creation of a system of strategic analysis and scientific principles of national security of the state, a wide range of problems of international relations and conflict science. The scientist has made a significant contribution in substantiating the civilization development of independent Ukraine.
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Video Screening Viesturs Kairiss and Ilmars Blumbergs: Magic Flute
This exhibition incorporates two short films revealing various facets of Riga, the capital city of Latvia.
For the film Magic Flute, director Viesturs Kairiss and stage designer Ilmars Blumbergs adopted elements from their joint production of Mozart’s The Magic Flute at the Latvian National Opera. Laila Pakalnina’s black-and-white documentary film Papagena depicts the citizens of Riga listening to Mozart’s music (some, apparently for the first time) in the outskirts of Riga. These films were commissioned by the curator Helena Demakova for the 2001 Venice Biennale to provide a sober contrast to Riga’s 800-year anniversary celebrations.
The List Visual Arts Center’s programs are generously supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, and the Council for the Arts at MIT.
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The beautiful valley of Kylemore, whose Gaelic name -Coil Mor- means "large wood", is dominated by a neo-Gothic building, known throughout the world as Kylemore Abbey. The construction was carried out between 1864 and 1871 by Mitchell Henry, a wealthy English merchant, who built it as a token of love for his wife Margaret, who had prematurely died.
In 1920 the building became a Benedictine abbey. It is not possible to visit the Abbey, but the chapel and Victorian walled gardens are open to the public (as well as the inevitable Visitor Centre, the Pottery Studio, the craft shop and a self-service restaurant).
The area is extremely suggestive in June, during the flowering of wild rhododendrons; it is possible to take beautiful snapshots along the road that runs beside the lake, but mind the traffic, as there isn't a lay-by where to stop the car.
It is also possible to enjoy a gorgeous view of the Abbey and the lake from the top of the Diamond Hill, in Connemara National Park.
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A Washington state lawmaker looking to ease traffic congestion for several Puget Sound-area communities near Seattle has proposed building an eye-catching new toll bridge made from retired Navy aircraft carriers.
Republican Representative Jesse Young has been gathering support among colleagues and the public for the planned span, which would link Bremerton and Port Orchard on the Kitsap Peninsula, spokesman Kevin Shutty said on Friday.
“It’s a bottleneck area and for a number of years people have been looking for some solutions,” Shutty said.
“This would definitely be a unique way to tackle some of those problems, but at the same time it would serve as a floating memorial to veterans and the sacrifice they have given to our country.”
The area near where the proposed bridge would be built includes a U.S. Navy base and naval hospital, and it is home to many retired veterans from all arms of the military.
Young’s plan, in its early phases, proposes laying end-to-end at least two retired aircraft carriers moored at the naval shipyard in Bremerton, Shutty said.
Chris Johnson, a spokesman for Naval Sea Systems Command in Washington D.C., said the plan was a longshot because neither of those ships were available, and all such ships decommissioned in the future are scheduled to be scrapped.
Shutty acknowledged there were hurdles, but said the feasibility study would determine whether the project was a real possibility.
“It’s a novel concept,” he said. “I think there’s a lot of public support at least for exploring the idea.”
The state Senate is expected to vote on funding the feasibility study in the next two weeks, he said.
(Reporting by Victoria Cavaliere; Editing by Daniel Wallis and David Gregorio)
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India and Japan are complementary economies where Japan has already achieved the peak of economic development and social progress while India seeks to move towards it. Japan is a $5T stagnating economy due to a declining and ageing population. It currently has 1.66 million foreign workers, which accounts for 2.5% of the total working population.
China and Vietnam account for more than 50% of the foreign workers in Japan while India does not figure even in the top the 20. This is now destined to change in this very decade.
Japan, till 2015 used to have very stringent norms for foreign workers but due to a high shortage of labor and technical workforce, it has now made a lot of relaxations. Many opportunities exist in the manufacturing sector, especially automobiles and electronics, health care, IT, hospitality, and agriculture.
Japan also provides students an opportunity to come to Japan through language schools and explore world-class technical, college, or university education. It also provides a MEXT scholarship for deserving students for higher education.
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Valentine’s Day is an odd day. A special day to show you love someone? Surely every day should be thus! We do not love our partner any more on Valentine’s, so why would it be necessary to show them that love more than usual? It is possible that in your hectic life you aren’t spending enough time showing that love? If it is then it is understandable. We are all often very busy. We take things for granted. That is why Valentine’s Day is so important – to remind those that we love that we do love them. And I have an idea of the perfect gift for them: your attention.Continue reading “Give the gift of attention this Valentine’s Day”
A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees.
Perhaps a cornerstone of this website and the theme of its writings is that one should always be a good person. Rarely is there a time to act otherwise. I believe that by being good people and doing good unto others, we can find fulfilment and, indeed, enlightenment – if you’re into that kind of thing. Let’s take a closer look at the second part: being good to other people and spreading positivity and happiness!Continue reading “Spreading positivity and happiness”
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Development of the Slave Trade
As European countries expanded overseas, the African slave trade increased exponentially. There was a shortage in Native American laborers as well as a decline in indentured servants working on plantations in the Americas. An increased and unmet demand in plantation workers meant that more slaves had to be imported.
Africans who were sold into slavery had been enslaved by their captors during internal conflicts in Africa. In exchange for finished goods like guns, pottery, and food, Africans would trade their captured slaves to European slave traders to be sold off in the Americas. In other words, some Africans began to sell their own people for these finished goods and for protection.
The first slaves arrived in North America in 1619, but slaves had been sold in the West Indies and Brazil long before this. There was always a high demand for laborers on sugar plantations as well as for tobacco farming, coffee farming and gold mining.
Due to the extreme living and working conditions they were subjected to, African slaves had a higher mortality rate in the Americas. This led to more and more slaves being imported from Africa to continuously sustain the need for a large workforce.
Image Courtesy of Britannica
The voyage (The Middle Passage) from Africa to the Americas was one of the most deadly aspects of the slave trade. Slaves were kept in extremely close quarters, given little food, and were subject to diseases on the ships. If they survived, their lives on the plantations were harsh as well. The practice of “seasoning” slaves was common; slaves were trained in new skills, given new names, and learned the basics of the English language to show they were no longer free.
Slaves were seen as property and in effect, had no legal rights. Masters were permitted to whip their slaves, many slaves were not allowed to gather in large groups, and slave marriages were not recognized by law.
Slaves also converted to Christianity, preaching that they should accept their slavery and their place under their masters. This was also another example of Europeans imposing their culture and beliefs on those who they conquer.
Image Courtesy of Middle Passage Weebly
Towards the End
The slave trade continued until the 1800s, with England ending the slave trade in 1807. However, slavery continued in the United States and South America until the late 1800s. The United States ended slavery in the South during the Civil War in 1863 and Brazil ended slavery in 1888. The repercussions of the slave trade and the racism that stemmed from it continue to be seen today.
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Are you looking for a job in a healthcare work but don’t have the proper qualifications? Most of us don’t have the required education to hold a job that requires specialized training. You might consider taking expert programs, courses expert.
The fact is that we now have many possibilities to take classes in professional form which is available to you. There are lots of examples of programs you could choose from, some you can find on your own plus some on the internet conveniently. One of the most popular is training or internal training.
A training or internal training is actually an intensive training course that prepares you for the work you want. At 1st you will just work with a team of nurses, doctors and other professionals initially but as your knowledge and experience boosts you’ll be able to work independently aswell. The reason you choose this type of training is certainly that it usually gives you one to three years to apply your abilities before you’re ready to work full time.
There are many universities and training institutions offering internal training programs. They focus on using the best methods of training. What they’ll do is provide you with the proper instructions and present you all of the tools needed to excel in your career. You can also contact a lifetime career center at a local university or specialized college and you’ll get information on what career you should go after and what classes you need to take.
You may think that you would have to have all of the same credentials as somebody in the non-public health care market. However, the fact is that a lot of job opportunities in the health care market require a different kind of education and learning. You need to be certified in order to use patients which are at the highest threat of experiencing complications.
These certifications will help you to secure employment in the health care market. These courses have become special due to the knowledge they impart to you. It is important that you take a course that addresses a wide variety of fields as you never know what might come up when you begin your new career.
In medical accreditation courses, you learn to manage individuals’ professional medical histories and present health conditions. Additionally you learn about the anatomy of the body and how to properly treat a patient. These courses could also be used as a basis for other work in the healthcare industry.
Medical certification programs for nurses are very popular as many folks in the medical related field like to have nurses who can really empathize with their patients. Many private hospitals and clinics have large waiting around lists and you might not be able to protected the position you want until you are usually trained. Getting these classes will prepare one to get into that field and you will be able to begin your job search sooner than it may seem.
Nowadays many colleges and universities offer more programs in this industry than previously. They are usually offered with the convenience of a coursework plan or even at the neighborhood community university. The courses which you take will help you get ready for a lifetime career in this industry and the opportunities to progress to a new level of work are numerous.
If you choose to take a profession counseling course, you shall get the chance to understand about your unique profession goals. You will be helped by These courses create a specific course of action to take on your job route. It is possible to decide what areas of medicine you want to specialize in or what certain requirements are for the various forms of jobs you want to have.
No issue which kind of career you intend to pursue, you’ll find a course that will prepare you for it. Some of the courses you can take include nourishment, occupational therapy, bodily therapy, nutrition and much more. You can check out which classes are available and connect with these with the career centers which are located in the schools.
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Long-distance migratory birds are in decline, especially species breeding in agricultural landscapes. The intensification of agriculture has been shown to be the main cause of the dramatic decline of farmland birds in Europe. However, species that depend on agricultural landscapes also during their overwintering stay in Africa are in double jeopardy because rapid and dramatic land use changes degrade and destroy their wintering habitats. In this thesis, I describe the annual movements and habitat use of Montagu’s Harriers tracked with GPS-trackers. Harriers winter in the Sahel where they apparently lead an easy life compared to the breeding season: they spend less time in flight compared to other annual cycle phases. However, at the end of the winter, harriers work harder to sustain themselves and prepare for migration. Our fieldwork in Africa showed that their main food becomes scarce at the end of the winter. Individuals wintering under harsh conditions depart later for spring migration, with possible knock-on effects for reproduction. In addition, more direct effects of adverse wintering conditions may exist, since mortality at the end of the winter and during spring migration has increased in recent years. In the Dutch breeding areas, Montagu’s Harriers seem to be food-limited and have to work hard to raise their young in the intensified agricultural landscape. Fortunately, our results indicate that increasing high-quality foraging habitat by implementing agri-environment schemes such as Birdfields, might help harriers.
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